The Resonate Podcast with Aideen

Aideen Ni Riada
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The Resonate Podcast with Aideen - Conversations on confidence, communication, and being fully yourself, hosted by Intuitive Voice Coach Aideen Ni Riada. This podcast is for people who know they have something to offer, but do not always feel confident expressing it. Here, confidence is not about being louder or more polished, it is about feeling grounded, trusting yourself, and showing up as you are, in life and work. Formerly known as Confidence In Singing, the podcast began with a focus on singing as a pathway to confidence and has since expanded to explore confidence, voice, and presence in all areas of life. Aideen interviews singers, creatives, coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual guides who share lived experiences and practical tools for building confidence from the inside out. Expect a blend of real stories, practical techniques, and soulful wisdom to help you:  • stop second guessing yourself and your ideas• feel safer sharing your voice and your work• express what you feel without over explaining or shrinking• take small, aligned steps instead of forcing yourself forward• trust your intuition and follow what feels true to you Your voice matters, and it’s never too late to express it. 🎧 About Your Host Aideen Ni Riada is an Intuitive Voice Coach, Singer, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host from Co. Wexford, Ireland now based near Traverse City, Michigan, working with clients across Ireland, the US, and online. She helps people move from nervous to natural and find confidence in their voice using her Awaken Your Voice Method. Blending psychology, spirituality and voice training, Aideen creates a supportive space where speaking up stops feeling so scary and starts feeling good! 💌 Get a Free Gift! Leave a review of the podcast and get Aideen’s Discover Your True Value eBook plus a 21-Day Self-Love Journal as a full-colour downloadable PDF. Just email a screenshot of your review to: info@confidenceinsinging.com

  1. The Transformational Power of Writing a Book with Rick Killian

    2D AGO

    The Transformational Power of Writing a Book with Rick Killian

    What if the real reward of writing a book isn’t the bestseller badge but the person you become along the way?  In this episode, Aideen sits down with New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and publishing coach Rick Killian to explore how curiosity and storytelling transform scattered ideas into a clear and compelling message. Rick shares how the writing process often reshapes the author as much as the manuscript. Together, they explore the differences between ghostwriting, developmental editing, and coaching, and why authentic voice and lived experience create the kind of connection that turns readers into loyal followers and clients. If you’ve ever felt the pull to write a book but didn’t know where to start, this conversation offers both practical guidance and powerful encouragement to begin. Connect with Rick Website: www.killiancreative.com LinkedIn: @RickKillian Key Takeaways  • First drafts are a tool for discovery, not perfection  • Storytelling helps translate abstract ideas into lessons that truly resonate  • Books can establish credibility and create meaningful connections with future clients  • Turning common client questions into chapters can be a powerful book structure  • The most important step in writing a book is simply beginning If you feel the pull to write a book, consider this your invitation to begin. Start exploring your ideas, follow your curiosity, and reach out to Rick or Aideen if you’d like guidance along the way. Your story may be the message someone else has been waiting to hear. Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    39 min
  2. Finding Courage Through Song with Simona Mango

    FEB 19

    Finding Courage Through Song with Simona Mango

    What if your voice already knows who you are becoming? In this episode, Aideen interviews classical vocal coach and holistic life and health coach Simona Mango to explore how developing the voice can unlock confidence, emotional freedom, and a deeper sense of purpose. Simona shares her journey from a shy, airy tone to a resonant classical instrument, revealing how breath, posture, and mindset shifts transformed not only her singing but her identity. Together, they unpack practical tools for freeing the voice, building belief through supportive feedback, and using sound as a pathway to truth, healing, and self-expression. Key Takeaways • Choosing your path later in life does not limit your potential, commitment creates momentum  • Classical singing technique becomes powerful when explained simply and practically  • Breath and sound can unlock stored emotion, memory, and deeper expression  • Precision combined with curiosity and playfulness builds both skill and confidence  • Your voice reflects your identity, truth, and life direction Simona Mango is a Classical Vocal Coach and Holistic Life and Health Coach who helps singers and seekers alike free the power of their voice, both the physical voice and the voice of the soul, while embracing holistic wellbeing and reclaiming freedom and balance in life. With a background in classical singing and certifications in Holistic Life, Health, and Spirituality Coaching, Simona’s work bridges artistry and inner transformation. She guides her clients to connect deeply with their authentic expression, cultivate vibrant health, and rediscover their sovereignty as whole, creative beings. Please check out Simona’s links and get in touch if you feel called to explore classical voice or holistic coaching. Connect with Simona Instagram: @simona_mango Coaching IG: @simona_lifepurposementor Website: www.simonamango.com Life coaching: simona-lifepurposementor.com Health coaching: holistic-health-with-simona.com 💌 Get a Free Gift! Leave a review of the podcast and get Aideen’s Discover Your True Value eBook plus a 21-Day Self-Love Journal as a full-colour downloadable PDF. Just email a screenshot of your review to: info@confidenceinsinging.com Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    49 min
  3. Mindfulness That Meets You Where You Are with Samantha Gutowski

    FEB 3

    Mindfulness That Meets You Where You Are with Samantha Gutowski

    What if presence was not another thing to master, but the doorway to hearing what your life has been quietly asking for all along? In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen sits down with mindfulness and executive coach Samantha Gutowski to explore how a six-day retreat in Chiang Mai sparked a lasting shift from constant motion to grounded, intentional living.  Sam shares how 5 minute habits like body based check ins, intentional boundaries, and honest self reflection helped her to reshape friendships, deepen her marriage, and reconnect with what truly matters.  Key Takeaways Presence does not require perfect routines, just small, consistent moments of attentionEveryone has a personal access point to presence, such as music, nature, journaling, or breathMindfulness includes staying with grief, anger, and intensity, not bypassing themNaming emotions and letting them move through the body reduces their gripThe way you speak to yourself may be your most powerful mindfulness practiceIf you are curious about practical mindfulness, emotional resilience, and living in alignment with your values rather than other people’s expectations, this conversation offers grounded tools you can begin using today.  Subscribe, share it with someone craving calm, and leave a review to let us know—what is your access point to presence? Connect with Samantha Website: www.beherenowbaby.com Instagram: @beherenowbaby Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    42 min
  4. From Corporate Certainty to Founder Freedom with Fiona Brennan

    JAN 20

    From Corporate Certainty to Founder Freedom with Fiona Brennan

    What happens to your confidence when the job title drops away and it is suddenly all on you? In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen sits down with business success coach and project management expert Fiona Brennan to explore the inner and outer shifts required when you move from corporate structure to founder freedom. Fiona speaks candidly about the early shock of doing every role yourself, the vulnerability of uncertainty, and the moment she realised that building a business is not only a strategic leap but a nervous system one too. At the heart of the conversation is a liberating reframe. You are not your business. Wins and misses reflect timing, messaging, and fit rather than your worth. When you learn to stay connected but not attached to outcomes, your energy stabilises and decision making becomes clearer. Fiona shares practical somatic tools such as breath, movement, and emotional release that help regulate stress so creativity and logic can work together again. We also explore the underestimated power of community. Networking is not just about visibility or sales, it is about being witnessed in the messy middle. Fiona reflects on her kitchen table turning point, her choice to design a flexible life, and the simple but powerful practice of writing a vivid vision without worrying about how. Decide first, she says, and the path reveals itself one step at a time. If you are standing at the edge, questioning identity, income, or how to balance ambition with family and wellbeing, this conversation offers grounded guidance and compassionate clarity. Learn how to separate who you are from what you do, regulate your body under pressure, and align daily action with long term truth. Then ask yourself, what is the one small honest step you will take today? Connect with Fiona Instagram: @fionabrennanpmcoach Facebook: @fiona.brennan.547 LinkedIn Profile: @fibrennan Website: inspireactionsuccess.com Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    38 min
  5. Turning the Lens Inward: Visibility and Becoming with Photographer Michèle Sennesael

    JAN 8

    Turning the Lens Inward: Visibility and Becoming with Photographer Michèle Sennesael

    What if the most powerful pivot in your life begins the moment you admit you don’t know the next step? In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen sits down with photographer, coach, and guide Michèle Sennesael to explore a life shaped not by certainty, but by listening. Michèle shares her journey from the intensity of a prestigious newsroom to a quieter, truer path—one that began with a hunch sparked by the Haiti earthquake and unfolded through surrender, chance encounters, and deep trust in what wanted to emerge next. Through her lens, Michèle learned to see beyond surface stories: the dignity of street children in Nicaragua, the quiet resilience of families, and eventually the raw, life-altering presence of birth itself. Photographing doulas and home births, she realised she wasn’t just capturing moments—she was holding space, reflecting strength, tenderness, and truth back to others. We explore the pivotal moments that reshaped her path: an arrest that stripped away certainty, a season of grounding in nature, and a single question asked by a stranger that reframed everything. These experiences led her from photography into coaching, where she now supports others in navigating visibility, self-worth, and the fear of being truly seen. Michèle shares gentle, practical tools for meeting these edges with compassion—slow breathing to settle the nervous system, honest inquiry to loosen old stories, and small, embodied steps that create safety in authenticity. The invitation running through this conversation is simple and brave: turn the lens inward, focus on what’s true now, and allow the image of your life to develop in its own time. Connect with Michèle Website: www.michelesennesael.com Instagram: @michelesennesael  Facebook: @michele.sennesael LinkedIn: @michèle-sennesael-b5820511 This conversation offers a compassionate map back to yourself. You’ll hear how fear can soften into presence, self-doubt can mature into self-trust, and gentle practices can anchor your attention where it truly belongs.  If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend standing on the edge of a brave change, and leave a review with the belief you’re ready to release. Your next step is enough. What will you choose? Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    39 min
  6. Breaking the Good Girl Spell With Julie Vander Meulen - Part 2

    12/22/2025

    Breaking the Good Girl Spell With Julie Vander Meulen - Part 2

    What happens when you stop trying to be “good” and start listening to your body? In this intimate and eye-opening conversation, Aideen welcomes back empowerment coach Julie Vander Meulen to explore the hidden rules of Good Girl Syndrome—how it frays our nervous systems, shapes our relationships, and quietly erodes our joy. Through real stories and practical, compassionate tools, Julie shares how a single word like“ouch” can soften conflict, why pausing to feel fear can change the entire direction of a conversation, and how circling back later can repair moments where panic once shut everything down. Together, we dig into the deeper roots: why so many of us confuse praise with love, why criticism can feel like exile, and how gentle self-acceptance practices can rebuild inner safety. Julie offers grounded rituals for reclaiming your worth: mirror moments, affectionate self-talk, and giving yourself rest without permission slips. We challenge achievement as the measure of value and offer a truer anchor: your essence is worthy by existing. From that truth, your voice softens, your boundaries strengthen, and connection becomes a place of honesty rather than performance. And then there’s joy. Joy as a practice, not a prize. If happiness feels far away, begin with a memory of laughter and let your body remember. Reclaim small delights you once dismissed as unproductive: music that moves you, simple meals, playful imitation. In a world that hurts, joy isn’t denial—it’s fuel. When we allow ourselves to feel fully and show up fully, we become safer for each other. Connect with Julie Instagram: @juvdmeul LinkedIn: @julie-vander-meulen-the-empowerment-coach     Website: www.ownyourlife.academy Newletter: Free Own Your Life Newsletter      Quiz: Good Girl Syndrome Quiz Articles: My articles on Good Girl Syndrome  Booking Page: Work with Julie If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs permission to be imperfect, and leave a review so more people can find their way back to their own voice. Your voice matters here. Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    52 min
  7. Letting Your Life Fall Apart: How Kanika Reclaimed Her Voice, Boundaries & Wealth

    12/01/2025

    Letting Your Life Fall Apart: How Kanika Reclaimed Her Voice, Boundaries & Wealth

    What happens when the life you built can no longer hold who you’re becoming? In this raw conversation, Aideen sits down with Kanika Vasudeva, energy coach, strategist, and truth-teller, to explore the transformation that began with a private unraveling: a business losing momentum, a marriage dissolving, and the unimaginable grief of stillbirth.  What followed wasn’t a quick reinvention, but a clearing. Years of inner work. Training in energy healing. Leaving misaligned relationships. Rebuilding wealth from resonance, not performance. In this episode, Kanika shares how grief became a doorway to truthful visibility, sovereign boundaries, and pricing that honors your energy. We explore:  • Moving from guilt and grief to guidance, permission, and power  • Leaving misaligned relationships and rebuilding self-trust  • Redefining visibility through self-knowing, energy, and resonance  • Why “pricing as truth-telling” changes client outcomes  • Baby-step leadership: becoming the lighthouse without forcing the tide This episode offers a more human roadmap: begin with your energy, honor what lights you up, and build slowly from inner truth outward. Because wealth, real, soul-aligned wealth, follows resonance, not performance. Connect with Kanika Instagram: @kanikaenergycoach Website: www.artoflifecenter.com LinkedIn: @kanikaenergycoach If this conversation moves you, share it with someone who needs courage today. Follow the show and leave a review to help more listeners find conversations that honor truth, visibility, and aligned success. Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    45 min
  8. The Bride Who Learned to Sing for Her Husband-to-be

    11/16/2025

    The Bride Who Learned to Sing for Her Husband-to-be

    What would happen if you turned love into a song—and dared to sing it out loud? In this moving episode, Aideen shares the story of Caryn, who—at nearly 60 and new to singing—decided to record a love song for her wedding. Inspired by an Instagram clip of a groom hearing his bride’s voice for the first time, Caryn set out to learn, record, and reveal her heart through music in just two months. Together, we explore how she moved from perfectionism to presence, finding her voice not just in melody but in life. You’ll hear: 🎵 How to choose a song that fits your story (and your range!) 🎵 Why the right emotion matters more than hitting every note 🎵 How regular lessons and practice create confidence 🎵 The emotional shift from “Am I good enough?” to “This is my truth” Caryn’s story is a reminder that meaning beats mastery and brave beats perfect. Her voice became a mirror for courage, reshaping how she shows up in love, family, and work. If you’ve ever felt it’s too late to start something new, this conversation will remind you: it’s never too late to free your voice and follow your heart. Support the show Thanks for listening! To book a free consultation with Aideen visit https://www.confidenceinsinging.com/contact/

    35 min
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The Resonate Podcast with Aideen - Conversations on confidence, communication, and being fully yourself, hosted by Intuitive Voice Coach Aideen Ni Riada. This podcast is for people who know they have something to offer, but do not always feel confident expressing it. Here, confidence is not about being louder or more polished, it is about feeling grounded, trusting yourself, and showing up as you are, in life and work. Formerly known as Confidence In Singing, the podcast began with a focus on singing as a pathway to confidence and has since expanded to explore confidence, voice, and presence in all areas of life. Aideen interviews singers, creatives, coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual guides who share lived experiences and practical tools for building confidence from the inside out. Expect a blend of real stories, practical techniques, and soulful wisdom to help you:  • stop second guessing yourself and your ideas• feel safer sharing your voice and your work• express what you feel without over explaining or shrinking• take small, aligned steps instead of forcing yourself forward• trust your intuition and follow what feels true to you Your voice matters, and it’s never too late to express it. 🎧 About Your Host Aideen Ni Riada is an Intuitive Voice Coach, Singer, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host from Co. Wexford, Ireland now based near Traverse City, Michigan, working with clients across Ireland, the US, and online. She helps people move from nervous to natural and find confidence in their voice using her Awaken Your Voice Method. Blending psychology, spirituality and voice training, Aideen creates a supportive space where speaking up stops feeling so scary and starts feeling good! 💌 Get a Free Gift! Leave a review of the podcast and get Aideen’s Discover Your True Value eBook plus a 21-Day Self-Love Journal as a full-colour downloadable PDF. Just email a screenshot of your review to: info@confidenceinsinging.com

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  • Creator
    Aideen Ni Riada
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Resonate Podcast with Aideen
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