The Raw Reality of Grief : Tara Rafter

​Topics covered : Rest, nervous system regulation, connection, guilt, awareness, balance, parenting, burnout, self compassion​.For my final episode before the summer break, I'm joined by chartered cli...

30 Jul 50min

In this week's Real Take, I'm sharing a short snippet from my conversation with professional home organiser and founder of The Home Reset, Hazel Burton.Hazel explains why asking simple questions can b...

27 Jul 10min

Topics covered: Career change, decluttering, guilt, shame, organisation, consumerism, sustainability, sentimental items, children's toys, labelling, habits, letting go, mental wellbeing, calmer homes....

24 Jul 1h

Topics covered : Tragic death, complex grief, severe injuries, PTSD.This is my conversation with the incredible Zoe Holohan from March 2021.On the 23rd of July 2018, Zoe and her husband Brian were on ...

20 Jul 1h 17min

​Topics covered : Vulnerability, heritage, organic farming, biodiversity, food waste, value, climate, connection.This week's guest is Kenneth Keavey, co-founder of Green Earth Organics, one of Ireland...

17 Jul 49min

No electricity. No hot water. The best sleep of her life.In this week's Real Take, taken from my recent conversation with public historian and author Lesley Bond, we explore what it was really like to...

13 Jul 14min

Topics covered: island life, ​living without modern comforts, heritage, community, ​postnatal depression, writing and healing.This week, I’m joined by public historian and author Lesley Bond.In 2019, ...

9 Jul 1h 18min

​Topics covered : her upbringing, her late husband, grief, mourning, rebuilding her life, fostering, community, belonging and public service. This week, I'm joined by Helen Ogbu​ - Labour councillor, ...

2 Jul 56min