These podcasters have created go-to safe spaces for advice on health, wellness, love, motherhood, work and more …
The Laura Dowling Experience
Centred around health, pharmacist Laura Dowling’s podcast features interesting interviews with experts on wellness, love, sex and everything in between. They cover topics in great depth, from obesity and bone health to leadership and motherhood, reaching an international audience who listen in for her advice and captivating conversations. @fabulouspharmacist @lauradowlingexperience
Happy Days Podcast
Hosted by Rachel Hennessy, owner of Happy Days Rental, this feel-good podcast celebrates the little moments – no matter how small. Guests from all walks of life share their personal stories, focusing on positivity and the power of connection. Comedian Rachel Galvin, journalist and broadcaster Louise McSharry and fashion guru Zeda featured on season 1, with season 2’s line-up including stylist Isabel Gleeson, journalist and cartoonist Pan Cooke, founders of sustainable period care brand Riley and the founder of Seanchoiche events. Tune in for lots of laughs and an uplifting start to your day or end to your evening. @rachel_hennessy_sheanon @thehappydayspodcast__
Ready To Be Real
In this popular podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people with extraordinary stories – from politicians to activists – and experts on everything from anxiety to menopause. Síle is ready to be real with her guests and listeners, discussing how she has learned to cope with challenges and even providing solo episodes on meditation. Her first guest this year is Dr. Gabor Maté who discusses “finding freedom in ourselves”. @sileseoige
Momfessions
Laura Guckian is an accredited life coach, providing easily accessible advice for mums on your own time and terms. She speaks from her own experience on finding motherhood one of the most challenging things she has ever dealt with. Having overcome her troubles by starting life coaching, she is hugely passionate about women’s mental wellbeing. On her podcast, she normalises all of the challenges mothers experience and gives you the tools you need to navigate them. @mindmommycoaching
The Good Glow
Health coach Georgie Crawford’s podcast is a glowing resource for health and wellness guidance. Georgie speaks to experts and thought leaders including Martha Beck and Dr Shelfali, who share ideas on how to live a more fulfilling life. A candid episode on the topic of abuse will open your eyes to the fact that you can never know what goes on behind closed doors, while also shining a light on the work of services and charities available for survivors, including One in Four. Add this to your must-listen list. @thegoodglow.ie
Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast
Bestselling author Caroline Foran has created a safe space with her podcast. In each episode, Caroline shares her own experience with anxiety and the tips that have helped her overcome it. She gets to the root of what anxiety is, why we feel anxious, and how we can show it who’s boss. Foran also hosts many inspiring guests who share their own journey with anxiety and experts who share techniques on how to combat it. @owningitpodcast
Little Things
Hosted by Laura Douglas, this podcast celebrates the little things that bring us joy, which she believes are in fact are the big things – anything from a walk to coffee with a friend. Through solo episodes, Laura offers her personal advice on coping with grief, love, navigating new starts, creating good habits, and being mindful of yourself and others. She hosts Irish business owners, fitness experts and her own family to share their stories of finding happiness in small ways every day. Some guests include founder of Zo&Co Jewellery Zoe Kennedy, holistic wellness coach Hannah Ennis, breast cancer survivor Lauren Barrett and founder of Solemates run club Aoibhinn Raleigh. With some beauty, fashion and lifestyle for good measure! @lauradouglassxx