The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast

Sharon Fitzmaurice

The human spirit continually demonstrates its incredible strength and resilience. The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast delves into the stories of extraordinary people who have overcome adversity to help others heal and thrive. Each episode explores how they found their way, using their personal experiences to support and guide others on their journeys to well-being just as Sharon did in her own life and now in her work. Thank you for joining me on this journey of growth, healing, and empowerment. Please follow and share for more insightful stories. https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

  1. Veteran’s PTSD Recovery

    5D AGO

    Veteran’s PTSD Recovery

    In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Andy Steele, whose life journey is a profound testament to resilience, self-healing, and transformation.Andy’s career began in the late 1980s with the British Parachute Regiment, where he developed discipline, strength, and leadership while serving during the conflict in Northern Ireland. After leaving the military, he went on to serve his community for 16 years with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service. Throughout both careers, Andy was repeatedly exposed to traumatic incidents that ultimately led to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Behind the uniform, however, was a much earlier story of trauma. Andy shares, with courage and honesty, his first childhood memory of being beaten by his father — a moment that marked the beginning of years of physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. At just 14 years of age, Andy ran away from home and later joined the paratroopers, driven by a deep need to prove his worth and finally gain his father’s approval — recognition that never came.For much of his life, Andy was focused on rescuing others. It wasn’t until PTSD brought him to a breaking point that he realised he needed to rescue himself.His healing journey introduced him to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Hypnotherapy, and the Kinetic Shift Technique — modalities that helped him rebuild his sense of safety, self-worth, and inner peace. Inspired by his own recovery, Andy retrained as a qualified practitioner and went on to run a successful full-time practice, supporting others through anxiety, stress, and trauma.Today, Andy delivers talks and workshops rooted in compassion, empowerment, and hope — helping other people evolve. He speaks openly about what it means to feel safe within yourself, to show up fully in your own life, and to break generational cycles of trauma — not only for yourself, but for your children.This conversation offers insight, hope, and reassurance to veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, and anyone walking their own healing path.💛 If this episode resonates, please like, subscribe, and share — you never know who might need to hear this story.Connect with Andy on:https://www.instagram.com/steele_andy_/https://www.facebook.com/Andy.Steele.phoenixhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-steele-5412a718a/To connect to your host Sharon please go to: https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    58 min
  2. Worm Moon Guided Meditation

    6D AGO

    Worm Moon Guided Meditation

    Welcome to this Worm Moon Meditation with Reiki Healing, a gentle journey designed to support deep relaxation, subconscious renewal, and energetic balance.The Worm Moon marks a powerful seasonal shift, a time when the earth begins to soften and life quietly stirs beneath the surface. Just as nature awakens slowly and naturally, this meditation invites you to release what no longer serves you and allow gentle growth to unfold in its own perfect timing.This meditation weaves together:✨ Relaxation for deep subconscious work✨ Reiki healing energy for balance and renewal✨ Lunar wisdom to support emotional and energetic awakening✨ Grounding and integration for everyday lifeYou may experience a sense of calm, emotional release, insight, or deep rest. Each experience is unique - trust whatever unfolds for you.🎧 Best experienced with headphones🕯️ Find a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed🌿 Allow yourself to fully relax and receivePlease do not listen while driving or operating machinery.If you enjoy this meditation, you are warmly invited to:🌙 Like the video🌙 Subscribe to the channel🌙 Share it with someone who may benefitThank you for being here and for honouring your own healing journey.To find out more about my work or join my online community please visit my website: https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.comWith love,Sharon ✨ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    42 min
  3. The Voice of Children

    FEB 26

    The Voice of Children

    My guest this week is Dr Siobhan Keenan Fitzgerald - Mother of four and TEDx Speaker, Dr. Siobhán Keenan Fitzgerald has been working in the field ofeducation for 33 years. She is currently Teaching Principal of DCU Changemaker School, English Primary School in Galway, Ireland.Passionate about helping all young people develop their communication and public speaking skills, Siobhán is the Creator of the ‘LET’s Stand’ Public Speaking Programme for young people (aged 5-18).Through enabling and empowering children and teenagers to find and use their own voice, Siobhán’s vision is to empower students from all backgrounds to share their stories, become ‘Changemakers’and the best version of themselves.Siobhán is also author of the book ‘Listen. How Child and Student Voice can change the World’.Siobhán will soon be launching what she describes as “her best work so far”, a series of children’s books on wondrous wellbeing and empowering adventures in the woods. The series is called ‘Adventures in Coill Calm’.As an extremely quiet, shy child, who lost her mother at a young age, Siobhán could scarcely have imagined the adventures that would unfold in her own life.Contact Siobhan on fitzsiobhan@hotmail.com Find her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siobhancgkfitzgerald/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-keenan-fitzgerald-0b763274/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitzsiobhanYour host: https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com Thanks for reading Sharon’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    1 hr
  4. Healing the Inner Child

    FEB 23

    Healing the Inner Child

    This gentle and empowering talk by Sharon Fitzmaurice is an invitation to pause, soften, and turn inward.In this episode, we explore the healing journey through trauma recovery, inner child awareness, and the rebuilding of self-worth. With compassion and reflection, this conversation speaks to the parts of us that learned to survive, adapted to be safe, and quietly waited to be seen, heard, and held.This is a space for anyone on a healing journey — whether you are just beginning or have been walking this path for some time. Together, we gently unravel old patterns, acknowledge the impact of lived experiences, and reconnect with the truth of who you are beneath the wounds.At the end of the talk, you are guided through a grounding and energetic practice designed to help you settle into your body, restore a sense of safety, and integrate the healing on a deeper level. This practice can be returned to whenever you need support, calm, or reconnection.Take what resonates, move at your own pace, and know that your healing is valid, worthy, and unfolding in its own time.Affirm"I am safe in this moment.I honour the parts of me that learned to survive,and I gently welcome the parts of me that are ready to heal.I am allowed to move at my own pace.My feelings matter.My experiences are valid.I choose compassion over criticism,presence over pressure,and connection over fear.I am learning to trust myself again.I am worthy of love, care, and gentleness — exactly as I am.I am healing.I am whole.And I am enough."Sharon - https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    32 min
  5. The Re-Purposed Life

    FEB 19

    The Re-Purposed Life

    My guest today is Jillian Godsil, and when the title says - re-purposed life, it is certainly true for this remarkable lady. Her story has twists and turns that could fill a thousand books and there would still be more. Jillian is a writer, author of 18 books, multi-award winner, journalist, presenter, ran in the European Parliament and has faced huge adversity over the years. Her Spirit and resilience shine through this conversation and it was a pure joy to connect with her on the podcast this week. Jillian was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and still has the dream to win the Booker Prize in the near future, I believe She will. Enjoy this wonderful conversation of real life - home repossession, divorce, debt, love, joy, adventure and curiosity. I can't wait to see what Jillian does next. You can find out more about her through her website: https://jilliangodsil.com/about-jillian-godsil/Find her on: https://www.instagram.com/thejilliangodsil/https://www.facebook.com/JillianGodsilwriterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jilliangodsil/About your host: Sharon Fitzmaurice is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She hosts The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. She is the author of Someone Please Help Me, So I Did and Awaken Your Wellbeing, and founder of the Soulful Journeys Online Community.Sharon’s work centres on supporting others in recovering from trauma, nurturing emotional resilience and reconnecting with their inner wisdom. She believes healing is personal, sacred and possible for everyone, and encourages others to become the most authentic version of themselves. https://sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    50 min
  6. Guided Visualisation with The Fire Horse

    FEB 16

    Guided Visualisation with The Fire Horse

    This guided visualisation invites you into the sacred energy of the Fire Horse, a symbol of courage, transformation, and embodied freedom. Together, we journey through the gentle shedding of what no longer serves you: old identities, heavy expectations, stored emotions, and inner constraints. Like the Fire Horse, you are guided to move from effort into ease, from holding on into letting go, and from motion into grounded stillness. This is not a journey of force, but of remembering.A return to your natural rhythm.A soft reclaiming of freedom, grace, and inner strength. ✨ This visualisation supports you to: * Release emotional and energetic weight * Let go of outdated patterns and beliefs * Feel safe to soften into stillness * Reconnect with your inner power and freedom * Embody grace, presence, and ease You may wish to listen lying down or seated comfortably, allowing your body to fully relax. There is no right or wrong way to experience this, simply allow whatever arises to move through you gently. Come back to this practice whenever you feel the call to shed, reset, and return to yourself. If this journey resonates with you, I invite you to like, subscribe, or share it with someone who may need a moment of grounding and freedom today. With love and presence,Sharon 🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    45 min
  7. The Ache of Belonging

    FEB 12

    The Ache of Belonging

    In this episode Sharon is joined by psychotherapist, author and educator Karl Melvin, who works extensively with adults navigating family struggles and estrangement.Together, they explore what family estrangement truly means beyond the labels- emotionally, relationally, and somatically. Karl brings a clinical yet deeply compassionate lens to family dynamics and how awareness becomes the first step toward healing. This conversation is an invitation: to move away from blame, toward self-connection; away from silence, toward truth; and away from surviving family dynamics, toward choosing yourself with compassion.This conversation gently unpacks:What safety really means and how to begin feeling it in the bodyLearning to listen to our body’s signals and rebuilding trust from withinThe importance of not rejecting ourselves, even when we’ve been rejectedNavigating confrontation and conflict without shame, blame, or self-betrayalClinical insights and research around estrangement and relational traumaWhy being seen and heard is central to healingTaking personal responsibility for our healing without self-blame or judgementFind out more about Karl's work and book: https://www.karlmelvin.com/Your Host : https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com Thanks for reading Sharon’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    1h 6m
  8. Who are you beyond the labels

    FEB 5

    Who are you beyond the labels

    My guest today is Sara Slattery from the West of Ireland, She is a coach and mentor supporting women who are looking to bring deep changes into their lives with energy and impact. Sara has a background in community development, child welfare services, and now private coaching and training. Sara brings deep, real-world experience to the the table. She partners with individuals and organisations to rethink how we approach work and leadership - moving beyond hustle culture towards models that honour both performance and well-being. A wonderful warm and sensitive person, my conversation covers all areas of meeting yourself where you are now. What your core values areHonouring your own rhythm, creativity and intuitionWhat roles you are playing in your lifeFeeling exhausted and unsure who can support youFeeling seen and heardValuing YourselfWhat comes next You can reach out to Sara on https://saraslattery.ie/Find her on:https://www.instagram.com/saraaslattery/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-slattery/About your Host: Sharon Fitzmaurice is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She hosts The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. She is the author of Someone Please Help Me, So I Did and Awaken Your Wellbeing, and founder of the Soulful Journeys Online Community.Sharon’s work centres on supporting others in recovering from trauma, nurturing emotional resilience and reconnecting with their inner wisdom. She believes healing is personal, sacred and possible for everyone, and encourages others to become the most authentic version of themselves https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

    45 min
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The human spirit continually demonstrates its incredible strength and resilience. The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast delves into the stories of extraordinary people who have overcome adversity to help others heal and thrive. Each episode explores how they found their way, using their personal experiences to support and guide others on their journeys to well-being just as Sharon did in her own life and now in her work. Thank you for joining me on this journey of growth, healing, and empowerment. Please follow and share for more insightful stories. https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

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