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The Narrow Gate PodcastYour Body is A Temple of the Holy Spirit“Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.”1 Corinthians 6:19-20Self-care is honoring God.Jesus practiced rest, solitude, and self-care.You are not being selfish or vain. It’s so you have health to serve others.You can’t pour from an empty cup.Neglect le...2025-07-3018 min
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 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 minAggie AuntsPilotWelcome to the Aggie Aunts podcast!This week the Aggie Aunts discuss incels, defrauding your boss and whether a date in the midst of a lockdown drought is worth risking mouth herpes for.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. 2020-10-1936 min
Irish Left Archive PodcastOrla Egan: Cork LGBT ArchiveIn this episode we are joined by Orla Egan of the Cork LGBT Archive. Orla founded the project in 2015, and has developed it to now encompass a digital archive available at CorkLGBTArchive.com, which is also retained as part of both the Digital Repository of Ireland and Europeana; a physical archive now housed in the Cork City Council Public Museum; a book entitled Queer Republic of Cork; and a number of exhibitions.We talk to Orla about how she developed the archive as a volunteer with limited resources to the multi-format project it now encompasses; the histories...2020-09-211h 02
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.57-Breakups & HeartachesEpisode 57 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I'm talking all about Breakups & Heartache. I recorded this last week while reflecting on life and where I am now as a person. It's quite a personal one and honestly, I drank a glass of wine last night to give me the dutch courage to publish it. Vulnerability is sh*t.
For anyone going through a breakup up, I see you, I feel you, and I PROMISE YOU...You'll be a different person 1 year from now. Much Love, Órla xxx2020-05-2840 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.54 Q&A- The 2 Week Wait, Adrenal Fatigue & CandidaThis weeks episode is another Q&A style episode answering your questions from my Instagram Q&As.
1. Any advice for the 2 week wait? It’s torture.
2. Is Adrenal Fatigue really a thing?
3. Hi Órla, I’ve been told I have Candida, what can I do to help it?
Click the link to have a listen. Happy Weekend & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
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Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.53 Are You Horny? Or Just Lacking Connection?Ep 53. of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and I'm talking all things "frustration". Why you're chronically frustrated? The connection between loneliness and distraction. How we use sex to avoid our actual emotional bodies. And the massive importance of human connection.
To have a listen, click the link in my bio or head on over to iTunes. Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜
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Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.51 Managing Hormones in QuarantineEp.51 Managing Hormones in Quarantine has just gone live. This week I’m giving practical tips on how to manage your stress and reproductive hormones through:
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Happy Friday & Happy Hormones 💜
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Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.50 Sex Talk Part 3: Q&AEp. 50 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live - S.x Q&A. This weeks epidsode was meant to go out last week, but thanks to the C word I put it off for a week. And to be honest, I’m glad to be getting back into normal podacast/life scheduling.
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This week is a Q&A style episode but with the added bonus of some C Word S.x tips. I had to re-do it with some extra topics in the beginning for those of you wondering about quarantine s.x/relationship life.
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Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.49-Practical Tools For Coping With Anxiety/Panic Attacks/Emotional DistressEpisode 49 of Órlas Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This week I did another unscheduled episode. So what was meant to be Part 3 of S.x Talk turned into “Practical tools for coping with anxiety/panic attacks/emotional distress”.
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I’m not a Psychotherapist. I studied it but moved onto Herbal Medicine. But I am someone with a lot of experience with panic attacks & anxiety. With Covid-19, social distancing, self isolation and living in chronic uncertainty, people have been reaching out regards their anxiety and what they can do to help with it. It’s also been an area that has rocked me...2020-03-2651 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 48 Sex Part 2-Conversation, Porn & Sexual TraumaEpisode 48 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week is S.x Talk Part 2. It’s a week late because of the Covid episode going out last week. In it I’m discussing 3 topics around s.x which come from a mix of questions on Instagram/Facebook, discussions with friends, and an area I see a lot of with clients. I want to re-iterate I’m not a s.x therapist or s.x expert. I speak about topics that I have close dealings with and also on areas that I do a lot of research into.
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Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.47 Coronavirus: Fear, Immunity & Taking ControlEpisode 47 of Órlas Happy Hormones has just gone live and this week I’m talking about, yes you guessed it, Coronavirus. It was meant to be part 2 of Sex topics, but with yesterdays announcement from Leo, and the mass panic that seemed to ensue, I decided to do an impromptu episode.
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Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.46 Sex-Libido, Pain & Intimacy, Self LoveEpisode 45 of Órla’s Happy Hormones Podcast just went live and this week I’m talking all things Sex. It’s one of those topics I feel there is still a taboo around, especially for womens sexuality and I get a lot of questions in privately around poor libido, painful sex, lack of intimacy and fear of talking to partners around sex.
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After getting a swift kick up the arse from my 2 closest girls last week, I delved straight into this topic on all platforms for the week ahead. So here is the Podcast Version:
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Adulting With FriendsAdulting with Ali RyanPrior to running her media empire, Ali Ryan was an aspiring X-Factor contestant. Tune in this week for her chats with Orla about career goals, success and family!2019-12-081h 24Adulting With FriendsAdulting with Simone GannonSimone aka @simonescribes is a self proclaimed makeup, skincare and wine enthusiast. This week she and Orla chat about passions, careers and travel.
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Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineMaking your own rules on Instagram, with EJ OsborneThings we talk about in this episode:Old school vs new style InstagramInstagram as therapyHow to know what is or isn't too vulnerable to put onlineEJ's experience of sharing his trans journey on InstagramInstagram's anti-bullying and moderation featuresThe dangers of chasing likesControlling your 'inner toddler' instinctsTaking Instagram breaksHow EJ landed his job as a BBC presenterEJ's reflections on sharing his cancer diagnosisLinks mentioned in this episode:EJ's Instagram - @hatchetandbear/@ej_osbourneEJ's Website - Hatchet And BearEJ's Twitter - @HatchetAndBearEJ's BBC TV work - Money for NothingMy Instagram word block list postMy new 15 Minute Magic P...2019-11-181h 14Adulting With FriendsAdulting with Karen ConstantineThe lovely Karen Constantine joins us this time to reveal her 17-year-old beauty habits, her favourite bits and how different her reaction to seeing All Saints is now. The friends chat about work and careers and how sometimes success is determined by work ethic and creativity rather than a degree.
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Adulting with Friends is produced by Tall Tales Podcasts. For more see TallTales.ie2019-11-161h 20Adulting With FriendsAdulting with Paddy SmythFresh from his recent Circle win, Paddy Smyth joins old pal Orla to reflect on life pre reality TV fame. Orla reveals some of Paddy’s college highlights (from the rare moments they attended) and an upsetting tale of a chinese and white carpet resurfaces.
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Adulting with Friends is produced by Tall Tales Podcasts. For more see TallTales.ie2019-11-161h 12Adulting With FriendsAdulting with Mark RogersMeet our first brave guest Mark Rogers aka @m.rbeauty.
Mark sits down with Orla to chat about his first loves; pernod and black, flares and nights out in The George. Fast forward to now and the friends lol over their different responsibilities, the lessons they learned and how sometimes things don’t change.
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Adulting with Friends is produced by Tall Tales Podcasts. For more see TallTales.ie2019-11-161h 17Adulting With FriendsIntroducing Adulting With FriendsOrla McConnon aka @TheOrlacle brings you weekly chats with her best friends in a quest to understand why adulating is just so hard.
Looking to the past for answers, Orla and her guests reflect on who they were at 17 and where they thought life would take them. The result? A side splitting podcast that proves definitively that life is what you make of it. 2019-11-1201 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online"You Look Okay To Me", with Jameisha PrescodThings we talk about in this episode:Jameisha’s video creation processThe realities of living with a chronic illness, and the importance of awarenessJameisha's experience of getting a diagnosis of LupusThe pros and cons of being your own “google doctor”Racism and conscious/unconscious bias in the health care systemHow colonialism still shapes medical biasHow to advocate for yourself when seeking a diagnosis when you're not being heardThe strength of online support communitiesHow You Look Okay To Me came aboutHow Jameisha stays connected to her drive to create dispute illnessHow chronic illness can shape your career for better and wo...2019-11-1042 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineWhy you're not taking action on your goals - and how to fix itThings I talk about in this episode:Getting stuck in passive action - reading books, buying courses, but never doing the workWhy I made my new 15 Minute Magic programWhy you're not lazy, and procrastination is much more common than we thinkWhy 'willpower' is never enoughHow resistance is always here for a reason, and how to unpick it"You can't change your mind with your own mind"Headings for worksheet: 1. The thing you want to be doing. 2. What's the feeling? (check the graphic). 3. What's the thought? 4. What would you advise to somebody else?Feelings and thoughts disguised as factsWhy...2019-11-0626 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 33 Q&A With The ListenersÓrlas Happy Hormones Podcast Episode 33 has just gone live. This week I'm doing another Q&A style episode. I love these episodes because I get to go more in depth with my answers.
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I'm answering these 3 questions this week:
1. Hi Órla, I suffer with extreme irregular periods, maybe one every 6 months since coming off the pill. I've had bloods taken but all hormone levels are normal. Why is this?
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2. Hey Órla, What herbs would you use for period pains? Neurofen is the only thing that works for me but it kills my stomach. Thanks.
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3. Hi Órla, Myself and my boyfriend haven't had...2019-11-0132 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineWhen your successful business isn't what you want, with Jane LindseyThings we talk about in this episode:How playing the algorithm and customer pleasing game too well can lead us off our true pathBuilding a business with Addisons disease, and working with chronic illnessMaking successful sales through Not On The Highstreet and other third party platformsWhy six figure turnover doesn't always equal high profitsHow to evaluate whether your business is making you happyPivoting your businessWhy Jane is 'anti amazon prime' and encourages slow and mindful salesOffering free shipping, yay or nay?The importance of community, both on and offlineWhy big Instagram numbers don't also equal lots of salesBuilding a...2019-10-2848 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineStaying happy and sane online, with Fiona ThomasThings we talk about in this episode:How Fiona found blogging as a way to improve her mental healthFiona's book and podcastThe positive power of social media for mental helthWhy the friends and communities you make on social media matterWhy diet culture sucksHow to maintain a healthy relationship with the internetWhy your self worth and status should not be defind by your job or levels of productivityHow finding you creative outlet can help your mental healthCreative flow state, and why creativity takes many different formsThe dangers of toxic positivityLinks mentioned in this episode:Fiona's book...2019-10-2149 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineDignity in the doing, with Annabelle HicksonThings we talk about in this episode:Annabelle's journey to becoming an accidental floristThe pitfalls of renovating an old houseThe joy of engaging in the nature around youCreativity and 'dignity in the doing'Finding beauty in the mundaneUsing real life experiences to connect with your audienceAnnabelle's podcast, and the challenges of public speaking when you're really more of a writerBeing a 'webtrovert' (an introvert who blossoms online)Forming real friendships through social mediaManaging self-criticismLinks mentioned in this episode:Annabelle's book - A Tree in the House: Flowers for your home, special occasions and every day*Annabelle...2019-10-1440 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineUsing Instagram to figure out your dreams, with Naomi BulgerThings we talk about in this episode:Naomi's background in media, marketing and journalismNaomi's role in Me & OrlaHow the Insta Retreat helped Naomi grow her Instagram and her businessThe 'Instagram vernacular', and the importance of creating for your audienceWhy it's vital to recognise and acknowledging your dreamsThe importance of leaving scope for your dreams to evolveThe magic of indulging your passions and interestsLinks mentioned in this episode:My next Instagram class, enrolling 1st October 2019Naomi's InstagramNaomi's website My book, Hashtag Authentic* (yes, I'm probably going to link to this in every show notes for the r...2019-09-3038 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineLIVE in Edinburgh, Sara Tasker and Dominique Davis in conversationThings we talk about in this episode:Dominique's journey to 500k + followers.Behind the scenes of All that is SheSetting and following Instagram trendsPlaying the Insta game, and why being authentic is better than following trendsIntroducing 'boy Dom'Juggling a family life whilst running a business from homeMoney shame, and why it's difficult to talk about financial successWhat Dominque's average day looks likeThe real story of how much work a sponsored post takes to createPutting all your eggs in one digital basket/platformHow the algorithm has affected Dominque's accountThe impact of the ASA guidelines on sponsored contentHow Dominque has...2019-09-231h 18
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineLIVE in London, Sara Tasker and Dolly Alderton in conversationMy book, Hashtag Authentic*Dolly's book, Everything I Know About Love*Dolly's new novel, Ghosts - available for preorder hereMy Instagram (@me_and_orla)Dolly's Instagram (@dollyalderton)Dolly's Twitter (@dollyalderton)Brene Brown / vulnerability hangovers* Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine My next Insta Retreat class* Indicates affiliate links Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-231h 06
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.28 Q&A with the listenersÓrla’s Happy Hormones Podcast has just gone live. This weeks episode is a Q&A style episode. I love these podcasts. I get to hear from you the listeners and what it is you want to know more about.
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Question 1: My PMT seems to be worse after insertion of Mirena Coil...Help.
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Question 2: I have large fibroids, any advice for dealing with these?
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Question 3: You always talk about open communication in relationships. I don’t know how to openly talk to my boyfriend about our sex life. Any advice on how to get started?
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Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.15 You're not Crazy...It's Just Your Luteal PhaseThis episode I’m bringing out Órla, the tree hugging Moon Child...kinda. Many women feel like they’re going crazy with PMS Mood Swings. Even me at times. But what is really going on? Here, I talk about physiology changes in the body due to hormone fluctuations, BUT I’m also dipping into the energetics of The Moon & what our Luteal Stage is trying to show us on a personal fulfillment level. How our sub-conscious is really knocking on the the door.
I hope you enjoy. Happy Thursday & Happy Hormones 💜🌸💜2019-05-1631 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp. 0 Introduction to Happy Hormones PodcastHey there, I’m Órla O’Flaherty and I’m a certified Naturopath & Herbalist. I love talking about all things “Women’s Problems” and diving into the world of female health and hormones. Come join me on the roller coaster of Hormone Health 😊💜2019-04-1813 min
Orla’s Happy HormonesEp.9 Endometriosis & My StoryTalking about Endometriosis in all its glory from causes, symptoms (TMI on its way with pain, vomiting, diarrhea, painful sex and feelings of not being a real woman)
What you can do physically and emotionally to help yourself (and I didn’t curse once in this one 🙌🏻🙌🏻)
This was quite a personal episode. I talk about my own fears, feelings and mindset around the unknown for my own childbearing journey.
For anyone that wants to talk further on Endometriosis if I triggered anything in you, feel free to get in touch. For anyone who is interested in my Happy Hormones Course email o...2019-04-0457 minOrla’s Happy HormonesEp.9 Endometriosis & My StoryTalking about Endometriosis in all its glory from causes, symptoms (TMI on its way with pain, vomiting, diarrhea, painful sex and feelings of not being a real woman)
What you can do physically and emotionally to help yourself (and I didn’t curse once in this one 🙌🏻🙌🏻)
This was quite a personal episode. I talk about my own fears, feelings and mindset around the unknown for my own childbearing journey.
For anyone that wants to talk further on Endometriosis if I triggered anything in you, feel free to get in touch. For anyone who is interested in my Happy Hormones Course email o...2019-04-0457 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineLIVE in Manchester, Sara Tasker and Laura Jane Williams in conversationThings we talk about in this episode:Reading from Hashtag Authentic's introductionHow I started out on Instagram by seeking beauty in an uncompromising environmentMy previous job, working in speech therapy for the NHSWhy communication is central in everything I do Why I believe it's ok to create a 'highlight reel'Why visuals are the best communication toolMy chronic illness (dysautonomia), and how this impacts on my workWhat my average day looks likeSpoon theoryMy initial vision in setting up my business, and my career pathThe ne...2019-04-0152 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Juliet ElliottOrla sits down for a chat with YouTube cycling star, Juliet Elliott.
Juliet Elliott is a former pro-snowboarder, Vogue model and bike courier. She's now a multi-discipline bike racer and one of the biggest digital influencers on two-wheels.
In this conversation, we discuss her unconventional route into the world of cycling but also explore broader themes including family life, IVF treatment, and adoption.
Keep up with the latest on twitter and please do leave a review on iTunes!2019-03-0942 min
DEEP SH!TDEEP SH!T - Episode 3 - Johnny RinaldoDEEP SH!T - Episode 3 - Johnny Rinaldo by Orla McKeating2019-02-2500 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Sam QuekWhat does it mean to be a woman in the public eye these days, specifically in sport? It’s a question that’s come up in my chats with the likes of Judy Murray and Dina Asher-Smith in previous episodes.
Sam Quek is someone who has quite a bit to say on the matter. Quek is an Olympic champion hockey player, one of the great success stories in what is a minority, amateur sport.
When her moment came, Sam found the media more ready to talk about her looks rather than what she had achieved on the h...2019-02-2440 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Kelly SothertonWhen Orla Met…Kelly Sotherton is a conversation about the ethical challenges faced by athletes in elite sport.
Sortherton is one of only five women to have won multiple medals in Olympic heptathlon but did not receive the recognition she deserved until after she had retired when Lyudmila Blonska and Tatyana Chernova were disqualified for doping violations.
In this podcast, Kelly talks through her frustrations, doubts, and what it was like to finally be awarded the medals she had trained so hard to achieve. She also discusses her attitudes towards doping today and how she thinks...2019-01-2442 minDEEP SH!TDEEP SH!T - Episode 5 - Gemma Fitzner HuttonDEEP SH!T - Episode 5 - Gemma Fitzner Hutton by Orla McKeating2019-01-1400 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Dina Asher-SmithWhen Orla Met…Dina Asher-Smith is a fascinating insight into the workings of a truly remarkable young woman. A history graduate from King’s College London, a darling of the fashion world who has walked Paris Fashion Week and appeared in British Vogue, and the joint-fastest woman in the world over 100m, Asher-Smith is so much more than ‘just’ a track and field athlete. In this episode, the three-time European champion talks about the lessons of American history, the need for more women in sports journalism, and her desire to break free of any mould that may have been set for...2018-12-2940 minDEEP SH!TDEEP SH!T - Episode 4 - Barbara WheartyDEEP SH!T - Episode 4 - Barbara Whearty by Orla McKeating2018-12-1600 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 2In episode 2 of When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas, the Tour de France winner addresses the bad luck which has seemed to plague him for years, his battle to prove both fans and his own team wrong in proving he could win the Tour de France, and the truth about his relationship with fellow Tour winner and team mate Chris Froome.2018-12-1423 minWhen Orla Met...When Orla Met Geraint Thomas - Part 1When Orla Met...Geraint Thomas is a conversation with the Tour de France champion about how his life has changed since winning the biggest bike race in the world. Thomas talks about his early dreams as a young cyclist, the Olympic disappointment that still haunts him, and the extremes of his personality that drove him to the very peak of his sport.2018-12-1434 minDEEP SH!TDEEP SH!T - Episode 1 - Nuala MurphyDEEP SH!T - Episode 1 - Nuala Murphy by Orla McKeating2018-11-2100 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Jonnie PeacockWhen Orla Met Jonnie Peacock is an insight into one of those rare people in life who genuinely don’t seem to see hardships as obstacles, who simply deals with life as it comes to them, rather than over-thinking, over-worrying, or asking ‘why me?’ As a five-year-old Jonnie lost his leg to meningitis, but rather than allow it to hold him back, he threw himself into all kinds of sport, ignored the bullying that came his way, and started out on the journey that would see him become double Paralympic and World Champion.2018-07-2441 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 2In the second part of When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters the cycling team manager and confessed doper debates the Darwinian urge to gain advantage, the justice of the penalties imposed on Lance Armstrong, and the need for both society and sports teams to believe that sport can be clean.2018-07-1033 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters: Can sport ever be clean, and why does it matter? - Part 1When Orla Met Jonathan Vaughters is a thoughtful discussion with the former professional cyclist, confessed doper, and current cycling manager about the idealism and practicalities of clean sport. Does it exist? Can it exist? And where do we draw the line from eating cheese, to injecting performance enhancing drugs?2018-07-1036 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Mark Cavendish: Chasing Records, Building Lego and Spelling BeesWhen Orla Met Mark Cavendish is a conversation with one of the most successful cyclists of all time, and his mum. Despite his fame and fortune Cavendish still feels most at home on the Isle of Man, where he grew up and where he still has a house opposite his mother. Orla meets both Mark and his mum and chats about his drive as a child, his ongoing need to win, and the challenges of spending so much time away from family and loved ones.2018-06-2645 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Lizzie Deignan: Becoming a mum in professional sport, and the damage of doping smearsWhen Orla Met Lizzie Deignan is a chat with one of the top cyclists in the world about the challenge and excitement of impending motherhood. Lizzie shares her joy at starting a family, and her plans to juggle her new role, with that of being a professional cyclist. She also talks openly about her “horrendous” experience before the Rio Olympics when it was reported that she had missed three anti-doping tests in a year, despite having her name cleared in court, and her disappointment in the UK Anti Doping Agency for their role in the matter.2018-06-1146 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Maggie AlphonsiWhen Orla Met Maggie Alphonsi is an inspirational conversation with the World Cup winning rugby player, who became the face of international women’s rugby. Maggie opens up about her childhood on a council estate in North London, as the daughter of a single-parent mother who sacrificed everything to give her child the best start in life. Born with a physical disability, she talks about the freedom she found in sport, and her good fortune in having a PE teacher who changed her life. Maggie’s is a story of self-improvement, of learning to take the good from the bad...2018-05-2939 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 2In Part 2 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, the mother to two World Number 1 tennis players shares her compelling theory on the power of sport for children, and the need to teach competitiveness from a young age. "I've always felt in life that you learn much more from the defeats, the losses, the disappointments, than you do from the wins". The former Scottish Tennis Coach also has novel theories on how we can encourage more girls into sport, and how she's preparing her "army of women, ready to take over the tennis world."2018-05-1536 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Judy Murray: Not Just a Tennis Mum - Part 1In Part 1 of When Orla Met Judy Murray, Judy lays bare the sacrifices she made to give her Grand Slam winning sons the best start in life, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Judy shares her experience of motherhood, coaching, and teaching her sons to 'love the torture of hard work'. Having been portrayed for years as the pushy, tennis mum, the former Scottish National Coach confesses 'nothing could be further from the truth.'2018-05-1537 min
When Orla Met...When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 2In Part 2 of When Orla Met Pippa York, Pippa reflects on the ongoing lack of openly gay athletes, and the perceived lack of team support for anyone wishing to come out. She talks about the transition of fellow elite athlete Caitlin Jenner, and the implications of the huge amount of media coverage afforded to it, and also shares her thoughts on life back in the public eye, and back in the sport of cycling.2018-05-0135 minWhen Orla Met...When Orla Met Pippa York: Being Transexual in Elite Sport - Part 1When Orla Met Pippa York is a conversation about the difficulties and struggles of living life as a transexual in elite sport. Pippa was, for many years, Robert Millar, the most successful British cyclist in history at the time. From the age of 5 she realised she was different, and in her years standing on the podium of the toughest bike races in the world, she realised what that difference was. Pippa candidly lays bare the "awful situation' of being trans, and the relative ease of her life now, as a woman.2018-05-0130 min