A Good Kind of Scary Saoirse Rafferty

Welcome back! After a bit of time away from podcasting, I explore the difference between expressing from a place of creativity & authenticity vs sharing for validation and a need to fit in. I also talk about a range of random stuff in between.
Enjoy!
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In this week's episode, I talk about how meditating regularly has transformed my life. I give different examples of what meditation means to me and discuss the benefits of it. I compare what we believe meditation should be VS what it actually is. 
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This week's episode is all about being brave. I take a look at what many of us are raised to believe 'bravery' is and how some beliefs can be toxic/unhelpful. I explain my own personal defintion of bravery while examining others'. I also question if we ever really 'overcome' fears and I talk about why feeling nervous can be a good thing.
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. No pressure as you are already doing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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In today's episode, we are talking about love. Not just romantic love, but how you can let yourself feel more love in your everyday life. Last weekend was super sunny and I find the Irish are great at soaking in the good weather when it's here - the shift in mood is very obvious and understandable! But I also discuss ways we can find more sunshine in our life without just relying on the weather.  I also talk about birthdays (considering mine has just passed), my experience at the 'Where Is My Mind' live podcast, & the power of letting go.
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In today's episode, I am joined by Ciara Meere, the founder of SAOR. SAOR is a wellness community that creates a space for people to feel free within themselves. Ciara and I discuss anything and everything including:
- What it's like to create a new community
- The low points on the road to success and why it's important to speak about setbacks when trying new things
- Pushing past the need to be liked and learning to show up as your authentic self instead
- The benefits of sea swimming
- Setting boundaries as a people pleaser
- Overcoming the fear of failure by embracing risk-taking!
- The September SAOR weekend retreat that I'll be taking part in
Check out @saor_free to hear more from Ciara, upcoming saor events or to book onto the September retreat!
 
**Note: apologies that my sound system isn't up to scratch. My usual high quality microphone wasn't working, but you will be able to hear Ciara's lovely voice clearly! Promise it's worth sticking with.
 

In this episode, I share some challenges that have come up while adjusting back home to Ireland after living abroad and how I have faced them. I also chat about the pressure to be constantly living it up in this fast-paced yolo world & why it's okay to feel this and not follow what everyone else is doing. We may feel a need to be doing more with our lives than what we already are, but sometimes just being here is enough.
If you enjoyed today's episode, you can support the show through buying a cup of coffee here. Never any pressure as you are already doing a lot by listening 🌻 Thank you!
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