On today's episode I have special guest Fiona Lennon (Instagram @this_is_fi) who hails from Mullingar and commonly goes by Fí, her artist name and project she has been developing over the last few years. Coming from a musical town, she began writing music at 18 and has since accumulated hundreds of songs and many great experiences (working with Grammy nominated songwriters, being played on national radio, and playing big stages like Electric Picnic, Whelans, and Cyprus Avenue) As well as this, Fiona worked as a primary school teacher for four years. She went on a solo trip to Los Ang ..read more

Unresolved abandonment wounds can be the underlying cause for many of your relationship issues: insecurities, challenges around saying "good-bye" or being separated for too long, anxiety, obsessive behaviours, low energy levels, feeling like you are unlovable, unwanted and simply "not good enough". And yet, many people who have this wound cannot verbalise what it is that they are going through - my past self included. Many people who have this wound have grown up in homes where caregivers were absent or neglectful of the child's needs, where the caregiver was addicted or dependent on some sort ..read more

Welcome back to the next episode of the Self Explained Podcast! This episode dives into the feeling of loneliness and the ways in which you can experience it in any kind of a relationship.  Tune in to hear why things like sarcasm and criticism give rise to disconnection in a relationship, how self-abandoning and being that "good child" or "good partner" are actually forms of control to ensure you get your need for connection met, to hear about my experiences along the way and to get some tips on how to feel less lonely and more connected - to yourself, to others, and to your local communi ..read more

Healthy relationships are built on safety, acceptance and trust. So, what do you do when you find out your partner has been watching porn? And how much is "too much"? Moreover, what should you do if you feel like it has been affecting your sex life? In this episode I speak with Dimitri Douchin, PhD who is a psychotherapist specialised in recovery from sexual addictions and trauma reprocessing. Dimitri’s training was first in science. After obtaining his PhD, he left academia and started working as a psychosexual therapist. Meanwhile Dimitri battled his addictions until, after 17 years, he over ..read more

On the final episode of Season Two, I have my last guest of the season, the amazing Anna Groniecka (Instagram: @annagroniecka ) on to talk about everything from her personal life story - being a photographer, parenting, understanding boundaries, and strengthening the relationship with yourself - to how she got to be where she is today in terms of her career and navigating life's rollercoaster journey.  With over 10 years of experience across commercial and fashion, weddings, corporate headshots and portraits, Anna also has her own boutique studio in the Green Dot shop, Clonakilty Co. Cork ..read more

Are you someone who blames other's for the way you are in life? Do you blame your moods on other people? Do you blame other's for your performance, or lack of, in a match, work, or exam perhaps? Do you avoid taking responsibility in your life because it's easier to do than to hold your hands up and say "this is actually my fault, these are the choices I have made and I need to live with them"?  Maybe you're someone who has been blamed for other people's actions, moods or ways of being? Maybe you're someone who accepts blame for things that are actually not your fault but you've lost your ..read more

How many times have you told someone "I'm okay" when your reality has been the opposite? How many times have you told others that "Things are going great" when really, your life was falling apart? Maybe...you've done neither?  Maybe, you're someone who minimises? Maybe, you're someone who tells yourself "Things aren't that bad! I need to grow up and get over it"?! Everyone has lied at some point in their life - to themselves, or to other people. But why do we do it? And what is the cost when we choose not to be honest? In this episode, I walk you through the different lies we tend to fall ..read more

Jessica Banaghan (Instagram: @jess_selffit) is an Online Fitness & Lifestyle Coach, helping people worldwide to achieve a better mindset and lifestyle through nutrition, exercise, habits and more! After years of suffering with low self esteem and feeling low in her body, she took a small step in July 2019 where she began her own fitness journey. In the last two years, Jess has left her marketing career to pursue online coaching, started her online coaching business and competed in her first bodybuilding competition in July 2021. In this episode we go deep into Jess's story from her so ..read more

In this episode, I explore the impact of toxic relationships on your self-image and emotional well-being. I share personal insights, discuss warning signs, and offer practical tips to empower you to break free from toxic dynamics. Discover how to reclaim your self-worth and happiness as we navigate the path to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.   Here are some key takeaways from the episode: ?Identifying unsafe people in your life who may hold unrealistic expectations, use guilt and shame, criticize, stonewall, lie, gaslight, maintain a negative outlook, show apathy, or display err ..read more

Kara Olivia Eden (Instagram: @karaoliviabeauty) is a blogger with a prime focus on skin positivity! Kara has been an online friend of mine and is an incredibly inspiring woman who regularly blogs on her various social media platforms. On today's episode she shares her ups and downs when it comes to acne, self confidence and body issues in hopes that it can inspire and help others to feel seen and promote self love! Like this episode? Be sure to give Kara a tag on Instagram or follow her journey on social media! Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com whe ..read more