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Because I Love Myself FirstWelcome to Because I Love Myself FirstWelcome to Because I Love Myself First - the podcast for real, honest, and empowering conversations to support your healing, growth, and transformation. I’m Orla Foster - coach, guide, and someone who’s walked the path of rebuilding after toxic relationships. Now, I help women like you do the same.This podcast is your safe space. A place to feel seen, understood, and supported as you reconnect with who you truly are - beyond the hurt, beyond the self-doubt.Each week, I’ll dive into powerful topics like bounda...2025-05-1901 min
The Health Hun Podcast48. Is the Feminine under attack?In this episode I reflect on the current common fear-based experience & suppression of women & feminine energy due to Patriarchal structures, misogyny, s3xual violence. *Trigger warning* for this episode due to the sensitive topics including suppression, violence, s3xual assault, abortion, trauma & more.If you are in need of 1-1 support after listening to this episode, you can reach out via Orla@thehealthhun.com.The Health Hun InstagramWork with OrlaThe Health Hun Website2024-11-2534 minThe Health Hun Podcast47. The Health Hun 2.0 - we're back babyAfter a year-long break, Orla is back sharing the lessons learned from a year of challenges and unexpected turns. Ever wondered what it's like to uproot your life from Bali to Australia and then end up in Dubai? This episode promises an honest recount of how geographical and spiritual shifts have sculpted my identity and purpose, offering you insights into embracing change and chasing dreams, no matter where they lead.Navigating through a numerology year four, often tied to hardship and foundation-building, brought struggles that seemed never-ending—until I found the courage to step away and gain cl...2024-11-1838 min
The Growth in Educational Leadership PodcastE8: Engaging Leadership Skills in Your Life and Career for Better Interview AnswersIn this week’s episode of the Growth in Educational Leadership Podcast, we focus on the importance of personal and professional development.Host Orla discusses a busy week, connecting with guest speakers, and the key learnings from her coaching and mentorship work.The episode dives deep into the importance of preparing for leadership roles, especially with so many job postings out there right now.Guest Speakers:Orla has lined up future guest speakers from a mix of educational backgrounds and leadership roles.They will share insights on what job seekers often get right or wr...2024-09-1017 minThe Growth in Educational Leadership PodcastE 7: Guiding Mid-Career-Teachers to Senior Leadership RolesIn this solo episode, I'm focusing on the personal, professional, and emotional development of mid-career teachers aiming for senior leadership roles. I address the common challenges teachers face when they feel they have hit a career ceiling and offer strategies to reframe their approach. New Freebie - How to Create Time to Work on Your Career: https://www.orladempseycoaching.ie/page/569407The episode introduces a new freebie, a 20-minute masterclass designed to help teachers create time for career planning and development. Key Topics For...2024-09-0323 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastLife After Narcissistic Abuse & The 5 Character Traits to Watch Out For So You Don't Fall Prey to Their Tricks Again“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”—John 10:10Welcome to episode # 39 of The Narrow Gate Podcast!Jesus is The Good Shepherd. He cares for us (His sheep).“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”—John 10:14-15In the last few episodes, I talked about N...2024-04-0746 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastOur Redeemer Lives: A Reflection on My Healing JourneyHappy Easter, brothers and sisters! Isn’t the resurrection the most hope-filled story ever?Without Christ, my life would have no meaning or purpose.Welcome to episode # 38 of The Narrow Gate Podcast!These are dark days my friends. Without Jesus, we have nothing and we are nothing. I didn’t get to this understanding overnight. Sadly, I had to suffer a lot before I knew that there was no one I could trust apart from Jesus. I have shared a little about a pain...2024-03-3136 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastNarcissists Are Extremely Aggressive and Want You Dead, But, Of Course, They Must Hide That From YouGreetings from the Emerald Isle!Welcome to Episode # 36 of The Narrow Gate Podcast.Scriptures mentioned in the podcast“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”—1 Peter 5:8“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why t...2024-03-1841 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastHow Christians Can Use Ho'oponopono to Transmute Negative Energy into Love & LightHo’oponopono is a Hawaiian practice of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.The word pono means righteousness - in perfect order.The word has strong cultural and spiritual connotations of a state of harmony or balance.Hooponopono translates as “Correction”— to put right/to make right or good.This is a powerful healing process.Below is the prayer:I love youPlease forgive meI’m sorryThank youThank you for listening!Órla...2024-01-2221 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastA Vietnamese Ex Atheist From Hanoi Shares The Story of Her Conversion to The Christian FaithDear readers, writers, and listeners!Welcome to episode thirty of The Narrow Gate Podcast. I’m excited to introduce you to the lovely, Linh.Linh is 24 years of age.She is from Hanoi.She lived in Canada for three years during Covid. During that time, she experienced severe depression that led her to seek the truth.She’s a bright young woman looking to find her purpose in life.I’m amazed how much she knows and understands about the Bible. Listen...2023-12-081h 04
The Narrow Gate PodcastHow I Overcame Worldly Desires and How I Stay Away from Them TodayPrayer is the answer.I took my sin to the cross and every time I struggled with temptation I prayed for help.The Holy Spirit who lives in me gave me the ability to resist temptation in my life.And that is how I do it today only I tend not to be tempted, but we can never be too careful, so we I stay in constant prayer.Communion with God is the answer to living a holy life.Practical tipsWhat are some of the things...2023-11-2626 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastThe Narrow Gate Newsletter Has Gone Paid, But There Will Still be Some Content for Our Free SubscribersNews for The Narrow Gate readers and followers!Things are changing here as do all things in life.I have set the foundation of this newsletter and feel ready to get into the deeper stuff. For a long time, I have wanted to start walking with people who are committed to the Christian journey. Those who want to grow and know more about the Kingdom of God and where we fit in.I couldn’t do that without first building an archive of content that I could direct you to should yo...2023-10-2417 min
Jornal da Orla65 anos da Bossa Nova | Roteiro Cultural #56Neste episódio, o jornalista Edison Carpentieri recebe o produtor cultural Cássio Laranja, especialista em Bossa Nova e Jazz, para contar a história de um dos principais gêneros musicais do Brasil. Cássio é o organizador de importantes festivais de música, entre eles, o Rio Santos Bossa Fest e o Rio Santos Jazz Fest - este último sendo considerado evento oficial da UNESCO. Ele também está à frente da Radio Jornal da Orla Digital Jazz que oferece boa música, gratuitamente, no site www.jornaldaorla.com.br.
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21 Questions the podcastEP2: 10er for a pregnancy test??????In this week ep we discuss finding out Orla was pregnant at 22&23, how Adam felt about this as being the man in the relationship. Pushed out and not quite understanding but also how Orla was filled with anxiety about the unknown2023-03-0142 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineBeing afraid of NOT doing it, with Lisa Francesca NandThings we talked about:The way multi-faceted careers can feel piecemeal (especially if parenting is added into the mix), or “like I’m doing five different jobs at once”Factoring in time to play as well as workExploring your home town like a holiday destinationTaking things home from real holidays that you might not expect (like appreciating the simple things, family meals, all your possessions in one suitcase)Avoiding habits of consuming everything and creating nothingMaking connections on Twitter (Lisa says, “I engage with people because I love it”)Pondering the idea that the Internet means we don’t get bored...2022-12-121h 06
Irish Left Archive PodcastDiary of An Activist, by Orla Egan and Megan Luddy O'LearyIn this episode we talk to Orla Egan and Megan Luddy O’Leary about their recently published book, Diary of an Activist, an illustrated memoir of social activism in the 1980s and 90s. The book draws on Orla’s experiences “journeying through vegetarianism, anti-nuclear and CND protests, feminist and queer activism, lesbian parties, coming out and becoming a parent”, and aims to bring to light and make accessible the history of activism in Ireland in that period. It is published by Cork City Library, and is available from DiaryOfAnActivist.com.Diary of An Activist, by Orla Egan and Megan Lu...2022-12-121h 03
The Easy Treesie StoryA Week in the Life of Orla FarrellOrla Farrell of Easy Treesie, a Board Member of Crann working on how to meet the challenge to Plant a Million Trees Autumn/Winter 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0515 min
Aggie AuntsS2.E8 'Baby Wants his Milk'Settle down and listen in to the aunties discuss age-gap relationships, an ersatz Gordon Ramsay and the time that Órla turned to another agony aunt podcast for help... Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their aunt-ics.2022-12-0142 minAggie AuntsS2.E6 The Lost TapesThis week, the aunties discuss university smoking etiquette; the latest trend of misogyny and Órla shares how to cover the smell of shit with vape smoke. It's a real mix of high and low culture.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their aunt-ics.2022-11-1738 minAggie AuntsS2.E5 Shitting at Faber & FaberAs hard to shake off as two dingle-berries, the aunties are back to give hot takes on a myriad of topics. Tune in to hear about their experiences of shitting at work; whether your boyfriend should be dumber than you and how many crazies Órla's dated this year so far.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Ag...2022-10-2037 minAggie AuntsS2.E4 "Chode-lets"Órla discovers she is spit sisters with a famous tiktoker, Georgia relives the moment Órla insulted her expensive haircut and the ladies discuss how sluts really do make the world go round.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their antics.2022-05-2640 minAggie AuntsS2.E3 "Don't talk to me, uggo"Don't say the aunties never teach you anything... Órla and Georgia unpack how to contract Gonorrhea and catch you up on their experience with the Thursday app's dating night (those two things aren't strictly related).Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their antics.2022-04-2137 minAggie AuntsS2.E2 We Ride for LynxTune in for possibly the most unhinged, unfiltered episode of the Aggie Aunts podcast yet! Georgia and Órla salivate over the Lynx fragrance collection; berate their listeners and terrorise a potential Hinge date live on air.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their antics.2022-04-0736 min
The Narrow Gate PodcastThe Lord says, Do Not Fear for I Will Help You“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”—Isiah 41:10There are over a hundred verses in the Bible that say fear not or do not be afraid, so why are people so fearful? It comes down to a lack of trust in God. Jesus said we would have troubles, but He also said He would be with us in them. “I have told you th...2022-03-2525 min
Jornal da OrlaBem-vindo (a) ao OrlaPlay, o podcast do Jornal da OrlaO Jornal da Orla também está nas plataformas de streaming de audio. Aqui você acompanha programas, entrevistas e debates sobre os temas mais importantes para você. Aperte o play e venha com a gente!2021-11-2300 min
EQ vs IQEpisode 6 - LomanHi, welcome back to EQ vs IQ with Orla and me Martin. This show starts off differently to normal, as I am only joined by Loman because Orla took a mini hiatus from the show. The show begins with a couple of my favourite sports stories caused by some pretty stupid rules. The movie being discussed in this recording is Super 8. Once again, it is a solo effort by me as Loman and Orla (kindly?) decided to give the movie a miss. Despite this, I still recommend that you give this one a watch....2021-05-2833 minEQ vs IQEpisode 5 - Cian O'CHi welcome back to EQ vs IQ with Orla and me, Martin. On this week's episode we are joined by one of our OGs, Cian. The show starts with Orla and I accidentally working together on this week's interesting topic. We make another attempt at discussing the brain as we dissect one of the craziest theories I've ever heard of.For the movie, Cian has selected Hacksaw Ridge. This week, there's quite the clash of opinion, not just on the movie itself, but about movie genres in general. As always, spoilers lie ahead.2021-04-0249 minEQ vs IQEpisode 4 - AmyHi welcome back to EQ vs IQ with Orla and me, Martin. On this week's episode we have another psychologist joining the show in Amy. Orla follows up on last week's promise by going through one of the most famous unsolved cases of all time. And yes, it's another serial killer.Amy, Orla and I then try to tackle this week's movie which is Donny Darko. Join us as we struggle to piece together exactly what happened in this brain-melter of a movie. However, I'm making no guarantees that you'll actually be any wiser as...2021-03-1938 minEQ vs IQEpisode 3 - LomanHi, welcome back to EQ vs IQ with Orla and me, Martin. Our guest for this recording is Loman, a fellow Engineer whose true nerdy passions lie in music. The show starts with me deciding to pay respect to some interesting words in the English language that you can use to spice up everyday conversation. Orla then gives us some *FUN* facts about serial killers.For the movie, Loman has picked Whiplash. We pay tribute to our favourite scenes, pick apart some the logistics and discuss the extent of the characters' devotion to succeeding a...2021-03-0536 minEQ vs IQEpisode 2 - Cian CHi, welcome back to EQ vs IQ with Orla and me, Martin. On this week's recording we welcome our friend Cian aka Cider aka Sean the Pint. We decided to have a slight theme for this show of 'Diseases'. I start us off by talking about the strange phenomenon that is Cordyceps. We follow this up by having the least intelligent conversation of all time about the brain.Our movie for the week is I Am Legend where we discuss the plot, the unfortunate endings and those pesky mannequins. This section f...2021-02-2641 minEQ vs IQEpisode 1 - AaronHi welcome back to EQ vs IQ with Orla and me, Martin. This is the earliest recording we have of one of our shows. To start the show Orla tells us about some of the not-so-great ethics in past psychology experiments. I follow this up by simulating a vampire apocalypse using a calculator I found online.We are then joined by our guest, Aaron as we discuss our movie for the week, Fight Club. Obviously I will be spoiling the entire thing without prior warning, so if you haven't seen it you may want...2021-02-1142 minEQ vs IQEpisode 0.5 - ShaunaThis recording is a slightly different one to the rest that we'll post. Originally we had our friend Shauna on the show, but because of some technical difficulties, somebody (me) managed to take us off air and delete our recording. Thankfully, an extra slot opened up last minute at DCUfm and we got to do an extra show with Shauna.On this episode, I decided to celebrate 30 years since the fall of the Berlin wall by telling the stories of people successfully crossing the border before its collapse.Unfortunately...2021-02-0455 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineTiktok, Reels and 4 million views in a year With Ida @toeverymomLinks mentioned in this episode:Ida on TikTok Ida on Instagram Ida on YoutubeIda’s lumberjack TikTok Clubhouse My Instagram Class, The Insta Retreat Me on Instagram – @me_and_orlaTimes for our Clubhouse chat16:00 GMT11:00 AM EST08:00 AM PST04:00 AM Sydney Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe2021-01-261h 03Aggie AuntsEpisode 10In the series finale, Georgia and Órla dissect the cultural phenomenon that is Bagpuss; what to do when your flatmate is a basic bitch and Órla exposes her most savage roasting yet on Hinge.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their antics.2020-12-2440 minAggie AuntsEpisode 9This week the Aggie Aunts talk about being too emotionally numb to be bothered by f*** boys; Georgia berates Órla for her unprofessionalism and they discuss if moving to the Isle of Skye would be the Scottish version of Mamma Mia. Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their an...2020-12-1743 minAggie AuntsEpisode 8This week is made possible by the sugar daddy who kindly gifted Órla and Georgia a £3 headphone splitter! They discuss what happens when you've already unwittingly hooked up with your friend's boyfriend, how unattractive men become after the age of 26 and scold a listener who thinks she's too cool for her own friends...Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.2020-12-1031 minAggie AuntsEpisode 7This week the Aggie Aunts try to see if they can exploit some sugar daddies to pay for a pair of headphone splitters; Órla has a breakdown upon realising the extent of her narcissism and a previous bit of advice comes back to haunt them when they see they instilled too much confidence in a listener's work crush...Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you da...2020-12-0337 minAggie AuntsEpisode 6This week the Aggie Aunts discuss their hatred of each other, only being offered J20 at the work party and overly-eager hinge boys from Hertfordshire. Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in. Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their antics.2020-11-2638 minAggie AuntsEpisode 5This week the Aggie Aunts dissect whether you can beg your mum to be added to her group chat; if you should save or snake a friend's job application and how to stop boys lying about their heights on their dating profiles.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of t...2020-11-1837 minAggie AuntsEpisode 4This week the Aggie Aunts come to you in special lockdown circumstances to discuss how to kiss your date with a face mask in the way; cockiness in women and the horrific quarantining fences erected at the University of Manchester. We apologise for the low sound quality this week while we adjust to recording remotely. Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to...2020-11-1234 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineFood from the heart, with Skye McAlpineThings We Talk About In This Episode:The world changed between the time Skye wrote this book and when it was published. We talk about how she faced the challenge of publishing a book about feeding the people you love, when you’re not allowed to be with them. (Spoiler alert: being apart from the people we love makes us value those times we do have together, even more)The creative ways we have responded to lockdown, finding unique (safe) ways to gather, and cooking with limited ingredientsHow lockdown is impacting our children, but not necessarily in the sa...2020-11-0943 minAggie AuntsEpisode 3This week the Aggie Aunts are asked for tips on being first-rate misandrists and discuss the politics of work-place under arm hair.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their antics.2020-11-0532 minAggie AuntsEpisode 2This week the Aggie Aunts discuss sk8er bois, being caught out bitching about your boss and what songs make them feel like the 'main characters' they truly believe themselves to be.Borne of the hit Fuse FM radio show, Georgia and Órla are back to answer their devoted fans' burning questions. These aren't just your typical agony aunts though - be prepared for some serious sarcasm and sass if you dare to write in.Follow the Aggie Aunts instagram account @aggieauntspodcast for more of their antics.2020-10-2730 min