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Your Time With James SweetmanYour Time With James SweetmanEpisode 190 Soulful living & self-worth with wellness coach Sharon FitzmauriceThis week, I’m joined by Holistic Wellness Coach and author Sharon Fitzmaurice. Our heartfelt conversation is a fitting way to close this series of episodes. We explore the power of surrender, the wisdom of the inner child, and how healing often begins by simply allowing ourselves to feel worthy. Sharon shares insights from her own journey of overcoming trauma, as well as practical tools for reconnecting with presence, intention, and inner peace. It's a nourishing, soulful exchange, one that reminds us that transformation doesn’t come from striving, but from softening. 2025-05-211h 12The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastNourish your mind and body during Perimenopause with Jennifer WoodwardEpisode 101 and my wonderful guest is Jennifer Woodward who holds a Masters of Science in Integrated Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, She is also a board certified Functional Wellness Coach. Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals, where She is mentored by Reed Davis - another of my former guests. Jennifer is the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business School and She loves helping new FDNs thrive professionally. She also completed a 3 month long internship with Dr. Kryin Dunston getting hands on training...2023-07-1354 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastHow to work with your dreams to achieve your life vision with Machiel KlerkEpisode 99 and my guest today is Machiel Klerk, author of Dream Guidance, connecting to the soul through dream incubation. Machiel is the founder of the organisation Jung Platform which focuses on providing quality programs for personal development from a soul-centred perspective. He is an internationally recognised and gifted dream-worker and also a mental health therapist, speaker and author. You can check out more of Machiel's work through his website www.machielklerk.com In this episode we spoke about Learning from local cultures and traditions Our dream world is just as important as our waking world We all have gifts to...2023-06-2950 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastHolding a mirror up to the parts of ourselves we have become so good at hiding with Rob DudgeonEpisode 96 and my guest this week is Rob Dudgeon. A personal trainer, mental health and wellbeing coach living in Dublin but haling from Galway. His passion for wellbeing stemmed from his own painful struggles and adversity for over 3 decades. His purpose is now to use his experiences and education to help others. In this episode we spoke about Childhood experiences & learned behaviours Struggling with life Being a product of your environment The simple goals can still be hard when struggling with anxiety New love and old patterns Self-Reflection and Choices No-one is coming to save you Holding a mirror up...2023-05-2551 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastMy mental health & MeThis is a recording of a live talk I did online as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2023-05-0338 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastCreating opportunities with Damien QuinnEpisode 93 and my guest this week is Damien Quinn -founder of Speire Nua which means New Horizon. It was a college idea that challenged a personal problem area for Damien as he had struggled with addiction issues and criminality which led to imprisonment. Most people see prison as a really tough time but Damien saw it as an opportunity to reassess his life, to set goals, get educated and job ready. On his release Damien found that all his effort to change went largely invalidated and the historical convictions outweighed all of the progress he had made. Damien is now...2023-04-1946 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastLiving & Thriving with a learning disability with Michelle SteinerEpisode 92 and my guest this week is Michelle Steiner from Pennsylvania who lives with an invisible disability. She is a published author, a paraeducator working with school kids with disabilities, she is married and has two cats. Her articles are published in The Mighty, Project Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Imagine the World as One magazine and Word Gathering, She is also a fabulous photographer and her photos are featured in Word Gathering and Independent and Work Ready. In this episode we spoke about Explaining Dyscalculia How we and others view our differences Being diagnosed and receiving support Social acceptance...2023-04-1344 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastRestoring Soul HarmonyEpisode 91 and my guest this week is Clare Mansfield who currently works as a Primary School Principal & Teacher. She is passionate about writing, teaching and helping others. Her first book " Away with the Fairies - A Fairy's Guide to True Love" was published by Seaburn Books in October 2013 Forthcoming publication this year "Flowering" and She is currently working on "Revelations - How to Receive the Gift of Life" - her purpose & vision for this book is that it helps, encourages, supports and inspires those on difficult path of infertility towards a new path fresh with new possibilities and ideas. She...2023-04-061h 05The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastSmall changes create huge benefits with Janine van Someren PhDEpisode 90 and my guest this week is Janine van Someren a rest, resilience and energy specialist and founder of The Wellbeing Advantage. As a professional accredited transformational coach with a PhD in life story research, Janine founded the The Wellbeing Advantage to combine a passion for wellbeing with the skills of high-performance physiological testing to illustrate the path to a healthier lifestyle. She lives in Sligo with her husband Ken and two boys after living in London for over 25 years. In this episode we spoke about Following your passion Wellbeing issues trigger life transformations The body's warning signs Restorative states...2023-03-3054 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastRe-training your focus with Lynn MonaghanEpisode 89 and my guest this week is Lynn Monaghan, owner and founder of Mind Mastery Academy. Lynn has worked for years as a clinical nurse specialist in primary and forensic care in the mental health sector. Lynn helps people to construct new patterns of behaving and thinking, thus empowering them to happier and healthier living. She trained as a psychotherapist and also as a health and well-being consultant with the Proctor Gallagher institute and is a magnetic mind coach. She offers elite personal transformation coaching workshops and seminars and individual sessions. In this episode we spoke about What's missing in...2023-03-231h 00The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastBuilding a future to be proud of with Katie Graden SpenceEpisode 88 and my guest this week may be only 22 years old, but Katie Graden Spence shares an amazing story of resilience and overcoming adversity in her young life. Growing up her foundation was shaky and through the belief of being abandoned by her birth Dad, she took on the belief that it was her fault. This led to severe anxiety and in turn attempting to take her own life. Katie's story is very powerful in that She is the voice of many young people and how they sometimes feel they have to live up to the expectations not just of...2023-03-1650 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFind yourself, find your purpose with Serena FosterEpisode 87 and my guest this week is Serena Foster is the CEO and founder of Goddess International, a company that empowers women to find the true power within themselves.  After being a VP in the corporate world for over 10 years, Serena realised She had lost herself in the process of this little thing called life. Following a long journey of self-discovery, She realised she was incredibly passionate about helping others who feel just as lost as She was.  When She is not playing CEO you can find her somewhere out in nature with her two incredible boys, creating some kind of...2023-03-0954 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastCharge yourself up with Doug GordonEpisode 86 and my guest this week is Doug Gordon a 5x award winning international speaker, coach, consultant, trainer, radio presenter, healer, author and Tedx  speaker. Doug spent 21 years in the investment world as an investment sales head for some of the largest fund managers in the world. in 2008 when markets fell, Doug suffered from stress and at the end of 2009 he had two surgical operations that went wrong, after 3 years of chronic pain, he got Nora virus and was rushed to hospital and had a near death experience, since then he has become a master teacher of Reiki, Seichem, Bio e...2023-03-0253 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastHelping your child through life's ups and downs with Niamh DoyleMy guest this week is Niamh Doyle, a primary school teacher, author & parent.  Through her own parenting journey Niamh has become more aware of her own mindset and in turn has learned, studied and developed a wellbeing practice to help herself, her own children and now shares it in her new book Mighty Mindsets - how mindsets can help your child with life's ups and downs - published by Little Island, which will be released on April 20th 2023 and launched in Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway city on May 5th at 6pm. Niamh offers wellbeing workshops online and in person, c...2023-02-2359 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastA light in the dark with Jenn CroleEpisode 84 and my guest this week is Jenn Crole. From an early age Jenn recalls communing with nature, the elements, The Unicorn and Faery realms. She has also experienced a few visitations with Jesus. At 8 years old her Papa passed away. She began to communicate with him right after his transition, this led the way to today where Jenn as a Psychic-Medium connects with loved ones in spirit and channels through guidance and messages for her clients. Psychic Starlite was born after years of dealing with depression from her bed which she most often retreated to, wanting to disappear from...2023-02-161h 00The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFinding your Path with Tony ChristieEpisode 83 and my guest this week is Tony Christie who is an author, artist, inspirational speaker, spiritual healer, labyrinth designer, consultant and workshop facilitator from Co. Cork in Ireland. Tony has been working with the labyrinth for over 12 years and teaches how it is a symbol of oneness, interconnectedness of all existence and as a symbol of each of us. He works with the labyrinth as a healing tool and a safe space to explore your journey in life.  In this episode we spoke about What is a labyrinth? Connecting to your own centre Creativity and insights into where you a...2023-02-0959 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastSoul Vibrations with Zachariah GraceEpisode 82 and my guest this week is Zachariah Grace - a musician, sound healer and Reiki Master/Teacher from Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is the founder and owner of Southwest School of Reiki and has also been practising massage therapy since 2012 and now teaches it.  Zachariah is also a recording artist, sharing his album Walking Home, his 30 minute EP single -Sacred Waters and single Shaman with the world through all major streaming platforms. He does sound healing events with his Reiki infused flute sounds all over the US and has become known all over the world for this.  Yo...2023-02-021h 00The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastRebuilding your life with Helen KellyHelen Kelly is an African Reflexologist living in Roscam, Galway in the West of Ireland. She is many things in life, including being a mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, grand aunt, dog and horse lover. She is genuine, practical, down to earth, empathic, friendly, funny, kind and sometimes a bit mad! She describes her life so far using the analogy of the ‘Game of Jenga’, which involves building a tower from wooden bricks. The object of the game is to take away one brick at a time, trying to avoid the tower collapsing. She says the tower - her life, had...2023-01-261h 01The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Shaman's Journey with Aldo JordanAldo Jordan is the founder of the Irish School of Shamanic Studies and works as the main teacher with the school. With many years of practicing Shamanism, Aldo carries out one to one Shamanic healing sessions, land healing, sacred site Spiritual tours and talks on Shamanic practices. In this episode we spoke about  What is a Shaman? Ancient sites and their significance Our connection to ourselves and our environment Grounding & its benefits Losing parts of ourselves through trauma Addiction & Near Death Experiences Aldo is a Brazilian Guarani healing teacher through the Ama Deus healing traditions of the Amazon and a 3r...2023-01-1955 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastGrowing with Grief with Jessica KennyJessica is the proud owner of two successful businesses - as a beauty therapist and most recently as a wellness coach. In August 2020, Jessica's partner of 7 years died suddenly in a workplace accident turning her world upside down. Since then she has overcame many obstacles and now uses those lessons to help others. Acceptance and awareness are now a part of her everyday life and she endeavours to use their shared memories to fuel her future. We spoke about  Grief & Life After Loss Healing & Coping Methods Self-Awareness, Peace & Acceptance Signs & Connection with our loved ones in Spirit Reiki & Bio-energy therapy  So...2023-01-121h 02The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastAsking for what you need with Suzanne CulbergSuzanne's passion for helping women is fuelled by her own experiences of over giving. She is on a mission to help women set boundaries for themselves but also to make boundaries normal.  We speak about how communicating our needs clearly can help to set clear and defined boundaries for yourself and others. How you can be pro-active in your own life and stop living up to the expectations of others.  Suzanne Culberg is a coach and author who helps over-givers and people pleasers learn to set boundaries and say NO in a way that feels good. Through her signature online pr...2022-12-0859 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastLife after Loss with Donna KendrickIt's something we all have to face, but don't want to think about, don't mind have to navigate. My guest today Donna Kendrick had to face the loss of her husband Greg in November 2015 leaving her as a single parent. During her time grieving, Donna had to take control of her family's finances in order to keep life consistent for her and her kids. As a result, Donna found a new passion and has made it her life's work to help other widows and widowers navigate the first days, weeks and months of widowhood. We talk about how a sudden...2022-11-2447 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastConscious Emotional Transformation with Dr. Lisa TurnerEpisode 76 and my guest Dr. Lisa Turner shares with us her story of gaining her freedom after being groomed, enchanted and manipulated by her coercive teacher when She was only 12 years old. After breaking free from the grips of her abuser, Lisa reclaimed her life mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  LIsa created a powerful healing technology called Conscious Emotional Transformation or CET that unites science and spirituality.  A 5-time author, one of which 'I loved a paedophile' is currently being adapted for film. Her book CET yourself free is an international bestseller and she even has another new book coming soon!  Lis...2022-11-091h 03The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWhat makes your heart sing?My heart certainly was singing today as I listened to Elen, she is the most beautiful soul. Her eloquent and graceful voice captured my imagination in this week's episode with her quirkiness and openness to how She views the world.  Elen is deeply connected to nature and a best-selling author with 12 books published, three of which are best-sellers. She is a qualified transpersonal psychotherapist who helps clients put the soul back into their businesses and become their true selves, rewild their hearts and find what makes their hearts sing. Elen lives in the Welsh marshes with her h...2022-10-2657 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastListen to your own truthMy guest today is Timothy Stuetz, he has an amazing story of resilience and re-awakening to his true potential as a spiritual being having a human experience with all the highs and lows that come with it. Timothy went from being a certified public accountant to travelling the world as a Master Teacher of ancient arts and sciences.  Timothy shares with us how his life started out and where the many twists, turns and choices led him to being curious about different practises such as meditation, T'ai Chi, chanting and yoga and how they weren't always easy! We speak about s...2022-10-061h 00The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWe are only as sick as our secretsMy guest today is Concepta McNamara, Irish born and now living in the U.S.  Concepta shares with us some of her own story, a young girl's experience growing up in abject poverty, her move to America, her journey through intensive therapy, self-discovery, forgiveness and ultimately finding freedom she fought so hard for.  We talk about shame, guilt, vulnerability, abandonment issues, finding a space to breathe and developing relationships.  Her book Freedom/Saoirse is a true account of abuse, addiction and victory. I read Concepta's story and felt every word touch my heart, this little girl wanted nothing more than to...2022-09-0756 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastSlowing down with SharonHello again to my wonderful listeners, so happy to be back again and I look forward to sharing some amazing guests stories and inspirations with you in the coming weeks. For today's episode, it is all about slowing down and I will share with you a beautiful poem by Jennifer Healey of www.healingbrave.com whom inspired my podcast this week and also my monthly newsletter. If you haven't subscribed yet, hop on to my website and sign up for FREE. www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2022-08-2922 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastLiberating yourself with Saralee CassidyEpisode 71 and my guest Saralee Cassidy shares with us how her own journey led her to rebel against societal beliefs and liberated herself by being true to herself. She now works with clients and groups to help give them the freedom to be their most authentic selves.  A beautiful lady and a beautiful conversation.  Saralee Cassidy has been practicing and teaching Seiki-soho (Japanese breathing awareness) through yearly events and gatherings since 2011. She has ongoing connections with the international Seiki community, and wishes to bring Japan to Ireland. She says, ‘Japanese healing has the power to re-connect Ireland to its authentic natu...2022-07-0749 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastReconnecting to your inner child - Guided Mediation with SharonFor Julys meditation & newsletter I am going to focus on our Inner Child. In this gentle guided mediation, it gives you an opportunity to reconnect and strengthen your ability to listen and be present, to validate the feelings of your inner child and help them feel safe and secure.  Inner child work is not just about healing past trauma, it is also about rekindling our joy.  I hope you enjoy. Love Sharon  Check out my website  Join me on Instagram & Facebook  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2022-07-0129 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastBreaking free from limiting beliefs with Pauline RohdichEpisode 69 and my beautiful guest this week is Pauline Rohdich - founder of Phenomenal Results Ltd known as The Mindset Detective, She combines her expertise as a mindset specialist and her investigative skills, which She honed during her time as a guard in Ireland.  Pauline coaches awakening, ambitious women to investigate what is holding them back, so they can unlock the power of their minds, and the wisdom of their hearts and start getting what they want.  Pauline is married to Declan and lives in Co. Galway with their beloved son Finn and their dog Luna.  Her new book 'Ju...2022-06-2248 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastSoul Nudges with Sheila LanganSheila Langan is a Breakthrough Life Coach who loves guiding her clients to live their biggest life and for it to feel spacious and delicious. In this episode, Sheila shares so much of her personal story,  as a single Mother, she was coping with her daughter's eating disorder and the anguish they both faced.  Sheila knew She needed to help her daughter, but little did She realise at the time that it was actually the start of helping herself too and they both started a deeply healing journey that created a whole new life. This change brought them across the wo...2022-06-1058 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWho has the microphone in your head?My guest today is Genèvieve Pépin - an accredited life coach, certified mindset specialist, productivity and leadership coach (Fortune 500 companies), improv facilitator and host of the Mint Green Ukulele Podcast. Her main focus is less stress and more joy.  In this podcast episode, Genèvieve shares with us how She went from burnout to building a successful business. Once She finalised realised that She wasn't living life on her own terms and faced the challenges of anxiety and an eating disorder, she finally SAW herself and made the choice to change her self-talk and become more aware of the...2022-06-0346 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastExpanding into JOY - Guided MeditationA 20 minute guided meditation to relax your mind and body as we expand our awareness beyond the physical, letting go of control and giving ourselves space and freedom to let all life flow within us and all around us.  Mediation allows us the space to become more self-aware without judgement and expanding on that awareness, we are raising our vibration and allowing joy to flow.  I hope you enjoy.  Sharing the joy is greatly appreciated, please feel free to share this meditation with all your friends and families.  Love Sharon  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2022-05-3020 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastHeal from the Inside Out with Karen MaloneyEpisode 65 and my guest this week is Karen Maloney, an INSIDE OUT Coach, Silent Counselling Practitioner & Energy Therapist. She is also the Founder & Host of the Curiosity & Consciousness podcast. Karen is a champion of ‘soul living’ and she’s passionate about helping people to believe in themselves & manifest their desires. She helps clients to uncover the subconscious beliefs that are holding them back and transform them. She believes the relationship we have with ourselves, is to key everything. When we shift this on the inside, the outside follows. From her own journey, Karen knows what’s possible for us when we do th...2022-05-2754 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFinding Gratitude in a crisis with SharonHi Everyone, I know it has been awhile since I recorded a podcast episode, but in listening I will explain all. This time has taught me a lot! Again it is all about self-awareness and finding the gratitude in everything, even the chaos of life! I have included a short guided gratitude practise at the end of the podcast for you all.  I hope you enjoy and would love your feedback on my social media accounts.  Instagram Facebook  With love and blessings to you all  Shar...2022-05-0345 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastListening to Angels with Michael Andre FordMy guest Michael is an American Angel Intuitive who helps people meet, hear and see Angels, Guides, even passed over relations and pets.  Michael pulls back the veil so you can chat with Angels to get the help you need in your life.  You can check out Michael on his website www.MichaelAndreFord.com or find his book Listening to Angels on Amazon  Contact Sharon Fitzmaurice  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2022-03-101h 09The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastYou are the miracle -Guided Meditation with SharonWe sometimes forget that we ourselves are the greatest miracles of life, I hope you enjoy this short meditation on reconnecting to the miracle that you are.  Love & Blessings  Sharon  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2022-03-0721 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWhat ignites the fire in your belly with Sinead LisantriA powerful conversation with Sinead Carr- Lisantri this week - Episode 60 Sinead shares her journey of transformation through trauma and finding her true self under all the layers of conditioning and how we define ourselves by our past stories.  We discuss how She found Shamanism and how it led her to her authentic self and living her truth. Sinead has also trained as Fire walk Instructor and tells me about how this amazing experience lit a fire in her belly. I could have chatted to Sinead all day as we share so many common interests and of course are fascinated b...2022-03-0157 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastAiming for Authenticity with Ali RyanEpisode 59 and my guest this week is Ali Ryan, a 24 year old journalism student from Clondalkin in Dublin. Ali struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues from her teens and attempted to take her own life in February 2021. Ali had availed of the services available to all young people, but guilt, shame and trying to escape from the way She was feeling brought her on a downward spiral even though She had a loving and supportive family. The pressure of trying to fit in with her peers and wanting to be included led her to make choices that She...2022-02-2357 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWell-being for our future generations with Fiona FormanEpisode 58 and my guest this week is Fiona Forman, author, speaker, facilitator and trainer in the area of well-being and positive psychology in education and parenting. The mother of 2 young adults and having spent over 30 years as a teacher, Fiona is passionate about placing well-being at the heart of school and family life, she has seen first hand the many benefits this brings to both children and adults alike.  In this episode we discuss the impact that screen time has on our young children and adults alike,  and how we as parents need to have more awareness on...2022-02-1759 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastYou are love with Sharon FitzmauriceA short guided meditation allowing you space and time to reconnect with the love within and all around you. To surrender and release judgements and that which no longer serves you. To let new love flow. Enjoy. Love Sharon ❤ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2022-02-1216 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastTake back your controlReed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine.  He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.  He lives in the US...2022-02-0850 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFinding Hope with Mary KeoghThis week my guest is Mary Keogh, a native of Dublin now living in Toronto, Canada with her husband Dave and her two children.  Mary moved to Canada in her 20s and worked as a nanny, She went onto to work in the corporate world in the Human Resources field.  In building relationships with her clients and colleagues, Mary felt the need to work on a deeper and more authentic level with people, so in her 40's,  She returned to full-time education to complete a Master's level in psychotherapy and went on to set up her own practise in 2018.   2022-02-011h 05The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastLife is an Adventure with Robert FarrellyEpisode 54 and my guest today is Robert Farrelly - one of life's great adventurers in every aspect of the word. I met Robert on one of my Camino trips years ago and we have met along many a trail since then. His laid back attitude to life and sense of humour is what draws people to him and I am so delighted to share some of his story with you today.  Not only has he started his own podcast - Mountain to Glen in the last year, this year he is embarking on climbing all of the highest points in I...2022-01-2656 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFinding your buzz with Jennifer MaherEpisode 53 and my wonderful guest this week is Jennifer Maher of Co. Wicklow. After listening to Jennifer's inspiring TEDx Talk where She shared her story of losing a baby and how this traumatic event created a change not only in her life, but within her mindset, it made me want to chat to her on a deeper level.  I really enjoyed learning how She navigated being a young Mum and setting up her own business which led her to finding a work/life balance.  Jennifer went on to train as an executive coach and pursued her dreams, all whilst being a...2022-01-1954 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastMaking Moments Matter with Orla GibneySo delighted to have Orla Gibney back on my podcast again. As some of you may remember, Orla was my first every podcast guest!  In that episode She shared how being a Mum of a child with profound deafness affected her life, in this episode we talk about Eoghan's progression and how her and her family have had to endure many more challenges along the way.  Orla speaks about her husband Shane's cancer diagnosis, how losing her Mom & Dad helped her to be a better carer, wife and mother whilst allowing space to enjoy the joyful moments of their lives. It...2022-01-1257 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFocus on your inner light MeditationHappy New Year to you all,  Part of my giving back and supporting others is to record a guided meditation each month and share with you all, I hope you enjoy this. I felt so drawn to work with the Violet Flame of transmutation and transformation as we move into 2022, helping us to dissolve all the fears and negativity from last year, so that we move into a place of hope and trust in ourselves and in the world.  Please do FOLLOW my podcast to receive updates with new episodes. Thank you for your support.  With love to you always Sha...2022-01-0519 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastChristmas SpecialWhat a year it has been and for my last podcast of 2021, I have invited on 3 very special people in my life....my siblings!  I have shared many parts of my life and in this episode I share some of my family and how proud I am of each of them for their creativity, courage, humour, talents and gifts. They share so much of themselves with the world and are always giving back in some shape or form, you will even hear some of their own songs.  Thank you to Andrea Kelly, Simon K and Ca...2021-12-212h 05The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastHealing the Family Tree - Guided MeditationWithin each of us is a place of love and compassion which resides in our hearts. If we channel this energy, me will be able to feel more at peace within ourselves and our surroundings.  In this guided mediation Sharon Fitzmaurice brings you on a journey of deep healing, firstly into your chakras to make space to radiate more love and then to connect to your loved ones present and that have passed on.  It is an opportunity to bring peace and healing into your life and the lives of your family going back 7 generations as sometimes we are holding on...2021-12-2029 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastNew Horizons with Shauna MoranEpisode 48 and my guest today is Shauna Moran, an Irish native who has travelled across the world and set up a new life in Vancouver, Canada.  I met Shauna over 7 years ago when She attended my mediation classes in Galway and we have stay connected, I have watched her journey develop over this time and she has gone from strength to strength,- not only in developing a European award winning leadership development & coaching business - OPERATE REMOTE, but in her own personal awareness.  It wasn't all plain sailing as She embarked on her new life in Canada,  lockdown had beg...2021-11-171h 02The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastManifesting your authentic selfWhat an episode! Such an exciting day 11.11 and my episode 47 adds up to 11 so it is divine timing to have this conversation with you all today.  Thank you to my guest Joanna Hennon for your time, energy and enthusiasm. I could have talked to you all day long. An incredible insight into how we think of manifesting our dreams and goals and in doing so re-inventing the way we shift our reality from looking too far ahead and allowing ourselves to bring that version of ourselves into this moment whilst embracing the opportunities available to us right now! I give s...2021-11-111h 00The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastStanding StillEpisode 46 and this is me sharing my vulnerable self today, even now as I type this description, there is a little bit of my stomach turning over and I speak gently to it and say "it's okay, you are safe". I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings with you all today as I believe it is so important to be authentic and let you all know that I do not have it all worked out, I too have days that I feel lost and isolated within myself - there is no particular reason, but I am okay with...2021-11-0147 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastGrowing your business on social media with Karen McCarthyEpisode 45 and my guest this week is the creative goddess Karen McCarthy, a ball of energy and enthusiasm. In 2015 everything changed for Karen when She let her passion for writing steer her in a completely different direction, she is now helping small business owners grow their business by simplifying social media and helping us navigate the best ways to utilise our time and content. I know I have learned loads from Karen and am taking notes on everything she posts on Instagram and building them in practical ways on my own page.  We spoke about starting simply, what to post, w...2021-10-2158 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastBeing Emotionally Resilient with Josh ConnollyEpisode 44 and my guest this week is resilience coach Josh Connolly from the UK but can also boast that he has Irish connections! A wonderful and eloquent speaker, Josh has come through his own traumas from a very young age in watching his Father pass away and dealing with the lack of emotional support he had growing up. Now in his thirties Josh has been working to change how we can learn to become more emotional aware and in that awareness, be more available -not only to ourselves but to others, in particular our children.  W...2021-10-0757 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastCreating happy habits with Mads FriisEpisode 42 and my guest this week is Mads Friis from Denmark who is the founder of Growth Island Podcast on health, performance, business and life's bigger mysteries. Covering more than 90 episodes to date with global experts, one of his biggest passions is building health-related impact ventures and during the past number of years, Mads has built 3 successful start-ups with KRING - making a positive impact, pushing boundaries and learning along the way.  Mads has created The Growth Island Toolbox - a collection of tools and practises to help people live happy, healthy and meaningful lives.  On this week's show we ch...2021-09-2949 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastAnswering the call of your soul - Guided Meditation with SharonWelcome to this wonderful new month ahead and all that it has to offer us. I have felt guided over the past few weeks to help guide others to connect to their true authentic selves on a deeper level through meditation and a spiritual circle I am starting on 6th October.  This is an opportunity to connect, embrace, love and discover our true potential.  This guided meditation helps you to connect to your soul and expand your energy into the awareness that you can do anything you set your mind to, first you must know wh...2021-09-2817 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastDriving Change with Kayla CooleyEpisode 41 and my guest today is Kayla Cooley, a social worker and postgraduate researcher in Limerick Institute of Technology under The Loss & Grief Research group. Kayla's research focuses on suicide and the internet, pro-suicide websites and what we in the helping spaces may be able to learn from them. I learned so much from this conversation with Kayla and how She is empowering others with knowledge and understanding.  Most people in Ireland have been touched by suicide in some way, someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds.  We don't hold back in this conversation, I talk ab...2021-09-081h 28The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastExpressions of the SoulFinbar McHugh is an artist and meditator from Galway, Ireland. He believes that art can transform how we feel in a space while also allowing us to become present, reflect and let go. For Finbar, art is his form of meditation and this can be felt in everything he creates. His studio work is a colourful, emotive and personal experience which breathes and transforms in natural light, bringing with it new avenues for understanding. A beautiful insight into the life and work of Finbar as he shares the healing he had to go through and how he is sharing that...2021-09-041h 02The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastHeart Chakra MeditationWith each new month and my newsletter being published, I am going to add a monthly guided meditation to my podcast series also. It is my way of saying Thank You for listening and sharing.  In this guided meditation we journey with a smile into the heart centre and greet whatever stands before us, whether that be anger, sadness or anxiety, we see it as a teacher into what needs healing in that moment. Just like little children, we sometimes do not have the words to express what we feel, but just holding them with love and c...2021-08-3118 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastRamblings of a menopausal womanToday I am by myself and reflecting on the ever changing parts of my own life. After a conversation with my friend this morning and comparing our 'symptoms' it was so lovely to speak so openly and honestly and have a good laugh about it too.  I am learning and growing into this phase of my life and allowing myself to be kinder and more compassionate to my body.  I feel this is a very sacred and special time and I am open to all the new inspirations and wisdom that comes my way.   I...2021-08-2627 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastRise & Thrive with Rosie McMahonIn this week's episode I chat with Rosie McMahon a transformational coach from Ballynacally in Co. Clare. Her mission is to help women transform and step into their own power as She has done for over 20 years now. From a young age, Rosie had listened to the inner critic and it led her to a period of isolation and negativity.  Her adventurous and free spirit, or boldness as her Mother would call it,  shone through and helped Rosie to build on going out to explore the world and finding the joy and freedom her soul knew was waiting for he...2021-08-181h 00The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastHaving faith in yourself with Verna HaywoodEpisode 32 and my guest today is Verna Haywood who fled an abusive relationship in Trinidad with just 100 pounds and a suitcase and came to the UK in 1997, She is now determined to be the voice for women in similar situations who have yet to find their own strength.  Verna is the founder of health & wellness business 'La Vie' and focuses on the three R's - to enable women to live a life of wholeness. Verna combines a holistic approach to re-establish harmony between body, mind and soul. It draws on the principles She learned growing up on the island of G...2021-08-1754 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe truth of my journey with Peter KellyAn amazing in depth conversation with Peter Kelly, a native of Waterford Ireland, who has worked through the chaos of his life to find clarity, peace and self-acceptance. He shares this in his work as a poet, writer, teacher and guide. An explorer of the untouched regions of the subconscious mind, Peter writes about his journey from darkness into light in his new poetry book 'The Phoenix Birth'.  Having experienced many difficulties throughout his life including falling into drug and alcohol addiction and a spiralling depression, Peter began writing again while serving a prison sentence for drug c...2021-08-111h 09The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastConnecting to your Future Self - Guided Meditation with Sharon FitzmauriceHappy 1st August Everyone, As an add on to my monthly newsletter, I always do a free guided meditation for my subscribers and I thought I would share it with on my podcast  too!  This month I wrote about how we can use affirmations to reframe out thoughts and how we can make daily choices that will create the future we want to see for ourselves, this meditation is a visualisation of your future self. Have a read of it here and join up to receive one every month! Hope you enjoy.  Lo...2021-07-3119 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastLiving my best life with Andrea SplendoriMy wonderful guest in Episode 34 is Andrea Splendori who left Rome at the age of 23 and is now part of the landscape of Greystones with his wife and two kids. A morning swimmer, jogger and well known member of their community, he is also well known in the online community of mental health advocates and podcast lovers. Andrea has a lot of notches to his talented belt in that he works as a career & corporate wellbeing coach, broadcaster on radio, host of two podcasts, head of partnerships with A Lust for Life in which he has been...2021-07-2158 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastReclaim your Fertility with Denise ChristieEpisode 33 and my guest this week is the amazing Denise Christie - based in Loughrea, Co. Galway. Denise works as a Fertility Coach, Acupuncturist, Holistic Therapist, Author & Radio Presenter.  Denise shares with us how problems in her first labour and 8 miscarriages later led her down the holistic path.  After 20 years as a legal executive, she changed careers and moved to Ireland. She is an expert in her field and wants to share her knowledge, expertise and training to help others.  She now works with individuals and couples who are on their own fertility journey and sha...2021-07-151h 01The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastAsk yourself powerful questions and you will have a powerful life with Chris DelaneyEpisode 31 - This week my guest is the wonderful Chris Delaney - hypnotherapist, careers advisor, NLP Life Coach and the founder of the Employment King. He prides himself on supporting people to achieve all their life and career goals.  Author of 3 books - Evolve the Mind, Influencing the Interview and most recent What is your Interview Identity. Chris lives in Manchester, UK and works with clients all over the world.  Chris shares with us how being dyslexic and having a lisp brought him the wrong attention at school and left him feeling isolated, he left school with no qualifications but fo...2021-06-281h 07The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastManifesting the life you want with Fiona O'BrienEpisode 30 and my guest this week is Fiona O'Brien - creator of the Ultimate Visualisation Programme, author of the gratitude & success journal and now offering one to one coaching and networking workshops to help promote other amazing ladies with their wellness businesses. Fiona is married to Liam and has two beautiful children Michael 8 and Hannah 7, living in Edenderry Co. Offaly Fiona shares her background in going to college in her late twenties and finding a 'job', She realised back then that there must be more to life than working 9 to 5 and that only when we start to...2021-06-1653 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFinding a balance with Bill FitzgeraldEpisode 29 and this week my guest is Bill Fitzgerald who works as a Senior IT Engineer, Personal and Business Coach, Competent Communicator with Toastmasters and also a Reiki Practitioner.  Bill shares with us some of his story as a child and the lead up to his diagnosis with Bipolar 1 in 1997. We discuss how more awareness in children's behaviours could help alleviate issues in their adolescent years or beyond and how labels can have a detrimental affect on young people.  Bill shares with us the balance between holistic and biomedical therapy and how we can all be...2021-06-101h 03The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastBreaking the Silence with Emma MurphyEpisode 28 and my guest is Emma Murphy who many may recognise from her video that went viral in 2015 for all the wrong reasons. In the video Emma sits on the stairs, tears streaming down her face, her young kids in the background as She shares on social media that no man should ever hit a woman as her left eye shows the bruise left from a punch in the face from her boyfriend. She wants it to stop and to make us all aware that only when we speak up can we end the stigma around all issues of...2021-06-0252 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastLife and Death with Ruth McGillEpisode 27 and my guest this week is the beautiful Ruth McGill, an acclaimed actress, classically trained singer, vocal and singing coach and a death doula. Combining these skills and attributes to alchemise vocal embodiment and healing. She is also the Mum to 11 year old Charlie.  A beautiful conversation with Ruth about finding her joy in life as a child and facing the inner critic, both lessons to be remembered in adulthood when faced with making decisions that would affect the course of your life. Listening to the people that love and encourage you to go for what feeds your j...2021-05-261h 24The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWhen you know better, you feel better with Yvonne Duffy O' ShaughnessyEpisode 26 and my guest this week is Yvonne Duffy O'Shaughnessy, the health and nutrition coach based in Galway. Yvonne has been in business for over 10 years and is a natural health specialist as seen on The Today Show, RSVP live & RSVP Magazine. Yvonne specialises in Food Intolerance testing & Nutrition - guiding others to strategic eating (not dieting) without counting calories. This is a simple test that can be ordered online from Yvonne and done at home. It will help you understand what foods that are not working for your body and with alternative options in the list o...2021-05-191h 09The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastLiving my life with purpose with Marie CronnellyEpisode 25 and my guest this week is Marie Cronnelly from Athenry in Co. Galway. Marie works as a mindfulness and meditation practitioner for adults and children online and in person, but more importantly is the Mum to her 10 year old son Riley.   We spoke about being the only young female boxer in her local club and later on doing some modelling and becoming more aware of herself and her insecurities. Returning to education as a mature student was a dream fulfilled for Maire whilst She faced the inner critic head on. Marie shares how she had a g...2021-05-131h 13The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastDarkness into Light Reflection 2021We may not be walking together,  but you are not alone. I recorded this short reflection to honour those that have gone before us and we that hold in our hearts.  Together we are beacons of light and hope for each other.  To help Pieta House to continue their work in supporting those that are affected by suicide and self-harm please Donate what you can  Music by Liborio Conti Image by Warren Wong  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2021-05-0708 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastMental health, Music & Me with Damien GormleyEpisode 23 and my guest this week is Damien Gormley, a singer/songwriter, musician and mental health advocate from Clarecastle in Co. Clare.  Damien 'The Young Rambler' Gormley will share with us how publicly posting about his discharge from HSE Mental Health Services on Social Media in April 2021 brought about a huge response from the public in helping to end the stigma of mental health issues in Ireland. Damien wants to share his story with others so that they know that they are loved and they do deserve to live and be supported,  there is help out there.  Damien struggled wit...2021-05-061h 01The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFinding your strengths with Natasha PickupEpisode 22 and my guest is Natasha Pickup who is the queen of the squiggly career, a former marketer and teacher, turned mindset and positive psychology coach with a diploma in coaching from University of Warwick.  Natasha shares with us how her life changed when she worked with a mindset coach who helped her identify her beliefs and strengths , discovering these led her to study positive psychology and become a coach herself, utilising her number one strength which is love.  Today Natasha helps female entrepreneurs to stop feeling as lost as She did by helping them create aligned businesses that ar...2021-04-2952 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastTruly seeing myself with Stephanie Dowling-FolanMy guest today is Stephanie Dowling-Folan, a Galway native, wife, Mom, a lover of animals and the incredibly proud founder and owner of Galway Holistic. A capped Irish International Rugby player, physical therapist and expert in sporting injuries, Stephanie is a multi-talented lady with an amazing story to share.  Stephanie will share with us that in 2006 when She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, it changed her whole life. Through this change, She learned about the mind-body connection and it led her on a path of discovery, learning and healing. I love Stephanie's authentic and honest approach t...2021-04-2255 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastChange is Possible with Brian PennieAlways love chatting to Brian Pennie, he is one of the most passionate people I know and he exudes joy in every word, his smile and the energy he radiates helps others to connect with him on every level. Brian chats to me about the trauma he experienced from birth and how it had a physical and psychological effect on his life. Years of anxiety led Brian to become a chronic heroin addict for 15 years but a second chance at life gave him the drive to succeed in all that he has done to date,  Brian shares his daily r...2021-04-151h 08The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastFinding my Voice with Laura McDonaldThis week my guest is Laura McDonald - A clinical hypnotherapist, Brain Working Recursive Therapy Practitioner, Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Mum of 4 and one of the 14 therapists that contributed a chapter to newly published book Awaken Your Wellbeing.  In this episode Laura shares with us the patterns and beliefs that affected her younger life and how tried to find a sense of self after being diagnosed with depression at 17.  Getting pregnant at a young age whilst doing her degree, Laura learned that once you take your power back and take responsibility for your own life, you can ac...2021-04-081h 07The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastYou can have more than one dream with Jason MitchellThis week my guest is Jason Mitchell from Galway - a personal trainer for the past 5 years who specialises in personal training, coaching, online programs and fun boot camp classes.  It was a pleasure to chat with Jason this week and I am so grateful for his honesty in sharing his story of how he struggled with an eating disorder in his teens, which led him to stop living his dream of playing rugby, but led him on to finding a new dream, a passion in helping himself and now his clients. A wonderful person who has real compassion for o...2021-04-0148 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastBreathing life into me with Suzanne ClarkeThis week my guest Suzanne Clarke shares with us how losing her 2nd baby Lucy and hearing of a friend's sudden stroke brought her to a standstill in her mind as She thought about her own life and what she needed to change.  Suzanne also contributed a chapter to newly published book Awaken Your Wellbeing in which She shares her personal story and tools and techniques She used to help her overcome her challenges and loss and how She is now helping others.  After a 15 year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Suzanne transitioned into becoming a yoga, mediation teacher, a...2021-03-251h 06The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Burnout Solution with Siobhán MurrayMy guest this week is Siobhán Murray a motivational speaker, global thought leader on burnout, best selling author of The Burnout Solution, a resilience coach, psychotherapist and a single Mum to two teenage boys.  A wonderful lady that is so open, I was delighted to finally speak to Siobhán and learn from her amazing insight both professionally and personally.  In this episode Siobhán shares with us what it is and has been like to work from home during the pandemic, being a parent and learning to stop juggling so many balls in the air. She shares with us wh...2021-03-1849 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastMy Breakdown was my breakthrough with Marian TrenchMy guest this week is Marian Trench, a bio-energy, reiki, hidden mind and corrective sound therapist based in Co. Roscommon. I have known Marian for years and am so blessed to have her as one of my closest friends and also my 'go-to' person for my own self-care needs. I met Marian over 13 years ago at a time in her life that she was experiencing huge anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder, I believe the Universe aligned our paths so we could meet up and connect that day and it was a soul connection that both of us would...2021-03-1156 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastA moment for me with Niamh BrowneThis week my guest is Niamh Browne creator of A moment for Me, a trained graphic designer from the University of Limerick, Niamh went on to start her own brand and design company Designer's Ink in which she ran for over 20 years. Through a serious of health issues since She was 10 years old, Niamh developed a huge resilience to help her in the coming years in the many struggles she faced in her life. A wonderful Mother to Luke & Fay, she now works as brand & design manager with University of Limerick and balances her time between family, work and...2021-03-041h 08The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastMy journey to healing with Norah CoyneIn this week's episode I am joined by Norah Coyne, an intuitive energy, sound and massage therapist based in Connemara, Co. Galway. Norah was one of the 14 therapists that shared her story in our book Awaken Your Wellbeing which was published in November 2020 in which we each share a chapter about our own struggles and challenges and how we found ways to help ourselves heal and now through our different therapies are helping others. All proceeds from the book go direct to Galway Simon Community to prevent homelessness.  Norah shares with us how her struggles led her on a path t...2021-02-2653 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastCompassion starts with ourselves with Dr. Malie CoyneDelighted to have Dr. Malie Coyne as my guest this week. Malie is a clinical psychologist, author , lecturer in NUIG and an active member of the Mental Health Advisory Panel for A Lust for Life charity. She is very passionate about promoting well-being and increasing awareness of mental health issues, which She achieves through her advocacy work, public speaking and print, radio and TV contributions. In this episode Malie shares with us how She herself manages to juggle life, work and parenting whilst allowing her vulnerability to shine through and saying we are good enough. Malie like me, brings h...2021-02-131h 06The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastConnecting in this world or the next with Bronia WestIn this week's episode I chat to the lovely Bronia West, a spiritual psychic medium, tarot consultant and crystal healer all the way from the UK. Bronia shares with us her first experience of connecting with her own grandmother in spirit and how it led her on a path of learning and discovery. She has since become a wonderful working medium, teacher and trainer all over Europe and is always greeted with such warmth as this is the energy she exudes in everything she does. I have been blessed to work alongside Bronia and she always gives so much encouragement a...2021-02-041h 05The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Meaning of Life with Sharon FitzmauriceToday it is just me exploring that age old topic of what is the meaning of life, who am I and what is our purpose?  Is there more than our existence in the physical world, does our consciousness survive after physical death?  How we can become more aware of the energy around us and open up to the wonders of the universe.  This is part 1 of this conversation, I hope you enjoy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2021-01-2837 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWe are all in this together with Dr. Meg van DeusenMy guest today is Dr. Meg van Deusen a clinical psychologist and mindfulness practitioner in private practise since 1994.  Meg has a passion for attachment theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, sleep and dreams which informs her belief that meaningful connection with ourselves and others help us handle stress.  In a time of great stress and disconnection, Meg offers insights and solutions to help us reconnect and live healthier lives.  Meg shares with us how her first realisation of a national- if not a global shift in our secure attachment was 9/11,  when the Twin Towers were attacked and our sense of safety was...2021-01-1959 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastNurturing Mum with Irene LowryMy guest today is Irene Lowry, a humanistic counsellor from Rush in Co. Dublin who established Nurture Health Ireland - a nationwide counselling and training support service to support women and their partners struggling with mental health issues around conception, pregnancy and childbirth health related issues.  Nurture Health currently has 28 trained humanistic counsellors all over Ireland and provide wellness programmes for women returning to work after maternity leave as well as a closed women's forum.  Nurture health are now offering an online course 'Understanding Postnatal Depression' for health professionals accredited to IACP.  Irene set up thi...2021-01-1352 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastNever Give Up with Matt BurkeToday's guest is Matt Burke, I loved this chat! Matt is a real heart to heart person and it was like sitting down with a old friend and having one of those deep conversations that you learn so much from and more about the person that what you see on a screen.  Matt is a lifelong resident of the Liberties in Dublin, founder of the Magic Minds Podcast and Magic Minds Foundation. He is also a Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher, accomplished Public Speaker, Author & Poet. Matt is also a Training facilitator in brain injury rehabilitation.  He is doing amazing work with so...2020-12-291h 23The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastEmbracing Life with Cathy DunleavyToday's guest is Cathy Dunleavy from Co. Galway, who shares the many struggles she has had in her life personally and professionally.  This year she left her 14  year career as a nurse to pursue her passion for helping others to feel healthier and happier in her new coaching business.  We speak about how the nursing profession has changed over the years and how Cathy wants to help people more on a one to one level.  In her personal life, Cathy so openly and beautifully shares how a pregnancy scan at 16 weeks revealed her baby girl would not survive outside the...2020-12-1658 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastVital Signs with Nicola HeneghanToday's guest is Nicola Heneghan - a Mom and pharmacist with a huge passion for holistic health and wellbeing. This passion led Nicola to train in additional complementary therapies such as dietary counselling, nutrition, reiki energy therapy and yoga. Nicola firmly believes that it is the integration of our nutritional, physical, emotional and mental health that leads to vitality and wellness. This has stood to Nicola personally in the last year in particular as She underwent surgery for stage 4 endometriosis.  Nicola shares with us how knowing your own body leads to greater awareness and doing your own research will lead y...2020-12-0950 minCollective Whisper podcastCollective Whisper podcastGets to know.....Sharon FitzmauriceIn this weeks episode Simon K talks to Sharon Fitzmaurice. Sharon is a holistic wellness therapist,book author,public speaker and podcaster. She tells us about her life so far and talks about how she turned her struggles into helping other people. Web,books and podcast https://linktr.ee/SharonFitzmaurice   Support us!2020-12-041h 56The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastWandering Soul returns home with Philip WalshMy guest today is Philip Walsh who shares with us his struggles to fit into mainstream society at times, he wants to live in a world full of good food, nature and healing. After leaving home and travelling around the world, it brought him on a journey of self-discovery which led him back home to Ireland where he opened up a men's circle to help and encourage others to share and feel supported. Philip has created a space for men of all ages and backgrounds, to come together in an open and non-judgemental way, exploring topics that they can learn...2020-12-011h 03The Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastMy Brother's Keeper with Freya O' HoroToday's guest is Freya O' Horo, a 21 year old social care practitioner student from Co. Mayo. Freya shares with us the challenges it brought to her family when her brother Dian was diagnosed with Autism.  As his sibling, Freya shares the ways in which she learned to help and support Dian, and in doing so started to raise awareness in Autism Siblings Ireland which is now celebrating its fifth year.  Freya has created a blog in which She shares how Dian's autism has helped her become more patient and understanding, life skills that will stand to her in all areas of...2020-11-2733 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastYour Story Matters with Lucie KavanaghThis week's guest is Lucie Kavanagh from Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. Lucie will share with us how mental health difficulties brought her role as a social care worker to an end and how this affected her whole life.  Lucie is so very open and honest in how She felt at the time of her diagnosis and realised she needed support.  It takes great courage to speak so openly about your own struggles in life, but in doing so she may help someone listening to know that they are not alone and there is a way forward.  Lucie now boards dogs at Mai...2020-11-2053 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast (Trailer)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharonfitzmaurice/message2020-11-1300 minThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastThe Sharon Fitzmaurice PodcastOur Own Journey with Orla GibneyIn this episode I chat to Orla Gibney about the unexpected part of her journey, when her third baby Eoghan was born profoundly deaf in November 2014 and how she found her passion in advocating for Deaf Awareness and Irish Sign Language. Orla started keeping a journal when he was 2 years old and created a beautiful blog called Our Own Journey which can be found on facebook and also on Instagram.  Her blog has evolved over time and is intended to help and support parents of not only deaf children, but anyone that has received a child diagnosis. ...2020-11-1334 minCuriosity & Consciousness PodcastCuriosity & Consciousness PodcastFinding that Light Within with Sharon FitzmauriceSharon Fitzmaurice joins me this week on the Curiosity & Consciousness podcast. Sharon is a holistic wellness coach, best selling author and speaker. She specialises in empowering others to help themselves through meditation, mindfulness, Reiki energy therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, self-awareness and personal development. Sharon works with individuals and groups since 2008 and has facilitated workshops, training and retreats that help participants awaken their potential. After years of learning tools and techniques to help Sharon in her own healing and personal development, she wrote and published two books in 2018. In the first book 'Someone please help me, So I did' S...2019-08-2254 min