Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige Síle Seoige

Topics covered : Authenticity, people pleasing, boundaries, compromise, visualisation, freedom.

In this episode I speak to New York Times best-selling author, Sarah Knight.
With more than 3 million copies in print, Sarah Knight’s ‘No Fucks Given’ guides have been published in thirty-one languages worldwide and her TEDx Talk on "The Magic of Not Giving a Fuck" has over 10 million views.
In this conversation she talks us through how best to live an authentic and fulfilling life by embracing the power of saying NO and having boundaries.
And as is often the case with Ready to be Real chats, the language in this episode as you’d imagine, isn’t always suitable for young or sensitive ears so please be mindful as you listen.

* Her new book ‘Grow the F*ck Up: How to be an adult and get treated like one’ is out on the 4th of April.

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Topics covered : Patrick, historic and legendary; the myth of Síle and Sheela na Gigs.  
Shelly Mooney is a historian and artist who lives in County Wexford with her husband Kev, their baby Ferdia and Lola their dog and she runs the brilliant Instagram page ‘Tales from the Wood’ which explores the history and mythology of Ireland.
And in this conversation she talks to us about St. Patrick, the man he was before the title of Saint was bestowed upon him.
But even more interesting than that, she talks to us about Síle and her connection to Patrick and the often misunderstood symbol of ‘Sheela na Gig’.
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Topics covered : Fertility, IVF, love, abnormalities, law in Ireland, disappointment, dilemma, termination, impact of covid restrictions, grief, loss, trauma, compassion, support, healing, acceptance. 
In this episode I speak to salon owner and entrepreneur Anna Hosty.
Anna is married to Dave and they live in Galway with their daughter Henrietta who is 6 next month and their dog Ozzie.
She’s also the co-owner of hairdressing group ‘Yourells’ and co-founder of the hair supplement for Mums called ‘The Hair Vitamin Company’.
And as you’ll hear at the beginning of our chat, I have known Anna for a long time but what I didn’t know until recently was what she had been through personally.
In this conversation she shares her experience of fertility and motherhood which includes the IVF process; joy, loss and trauma.
She is a brave and wonderful person and I am so grateful that she trusted me to help her tell her story.
It's an episode that will challenge some of you and I ask you to park your judgement and open your heart and mind to what you’re about to hear as unless you’ve experienced the same, you have no idea how you’d respond.
I am so grateful to Anna for speaking so honestly about her experience and I know it’ll help a lot of you who listen.
Resources :
If you need to talk to someone, you can contact a Samaritan on Freephone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie
Or go to…
Mental health - HSE.ie
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Topics covered : Motherhood, loss of identity, finding yourself again, modelling, eating disorder, social media.
In this episode I speak to online sensation Louise Boyce, better known as Mama Still Got It.
Louise is a Mum of 3 who’s online content on motherhood is hilarious and her book Mama Still Got It is coming out on the 8th of June.
During our conversation we naturally speak about motherhood, the loss of identity that can often happen when becoming a mother…and finding yourself again, but we also talk about modelling, her struggles with an eating disorder early in her career, social media and her closeness to her sister.
Enjoy and let me know what you think, thanks!
Resources : Bodywhys | The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
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Topics covered : her childhood, the power of journaling, self-worth, being wronged, sitting with pain, authenticity, gaslighting, boundaries, growth, inner child, healing.  
In this episode I speak to Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker, activist and educator, the incredible Najwa Zebian.
Najwa being a guest on ‘Ready to be Real’ is a dream come true for me as she is someone I have long admired.
She grew up in a conservative Muslim household and writing helped her process and heal from past pain.
Her voice is incredibly soothing, and she has a wonderful way of simplifying complex topics.
In this conversation she speaks about being ‘wronged’ and how best to manage it, self-worth, gaslighting, the importance of boundaries and how to heal.
And at the end of the conversation, I ask her a question that has a profound impact on both of us.
This was without a doubt one of the most powerful conversations that I’ve ever had and you can find Najwa’s latest book ‘Trust Your Heart’ online and in audio form on her website Najwa Zebian | Author. Speaker. Creator | Author. Speaker. Creator
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Topics covered : Fertility, miscarriage, IVF process, fear, the power of words, motherhood, parental anxiety, shift in perspective, stage of life, acting, integrity. 
In this episode I speak to actor and mother Caroline Morahan.
Caroline lives in LA with her husband Dáithí 0r Doc as he’s better known and their 2 kids, Rowan who’s 3 and Ava who’s 2.
They moved to LA 15 years ago and at the time she left a very successful TV in Ireland to pursue acting.
Last month when she was back in Dublin, we sat down and spoke about her path to motherhood, being a Mom, her career to date, her love of acting, the sage advice given to her by her own mother and how baby brain is real!
** This episode does not feature any medical guidance so please consult your doctor if you are looking for fertility advice.
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