Being Brilliant

Mairead Vaughan
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Being Brilliant

From recovering alcoholics to survivors of childhood bullying to former foster kids, everyone has a story to tell. No one goes through life unscathed and we're all on this planet to learn from each other.Mairead Vaughan is a Family Celebrant and Legal Wedding Solemniser and as part of her job creating and delivering milestone ceremonies, she gets to partake in her favourite pastime; meeting people!She is inspired by changemakers and ordinary people who have faced adversity and are here to impart their wisdom.  Mairead has conversations with people who are rocking it at 'Being Brilliant' and hopes we can all learn from their experience dealing with this life stuff!

Episodes

  1. 11/19/2024

    The Final Curtain

    Send us a textWhy are we so afraid of death? What happens when we die?Is there an afterlife?What is Palliative Care?Is there such a thing as a 'good death'?How do we deal with grief?How do we offer our condolences to the bereaved?"When a robin is here, loved ones are near" - do you believe this?What has dealing with so much death taught you about living?These are some of the many questions I put to Rev Canon Mark Hayden as he writes his book on Death, Funerals and Bereavement. Deca...

    1h 4m

  2. 08/08/2024

    Dreamy Curvy Niki

    Send us a textBuying a Wedding Dress can be difficult and stressful. However, if you're a Curvy Bride and you are lucky enough to have Niki and Sara at Dreamy Curves on the case, you're on to a winner!! In this episode I chat with the lovely Niki, owner of Dreamy Curves Bridal Boutique on Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow. We discuss important tips when buying your Wedding Dress, what you need to consider even before your appointment and how long in advance you need to book your dres...

    33 min

  3. 06/21/2024

    Senator Malcolm Byrne

    Send us a textDid you know that some of the students sitting their Leaving Cert this year will live to see the 22nd Century?! Senator Malcolm Byrne explains what he believes are the biggest issues currently facing Ireland. We talked about his career to date, his home town and why he entered politics.Thanks for listening. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.My Celebrant website is www.yourmilestonemoment.ie

    50 min

  4. 06/11/2024

    Nicola Lindsay

    Send us a textBeautiful author Nicola Lindsay tells me about her process while writing and treats me to a few poem recitals. We look back on her career, time spent in Nigeria, working with Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling and many other adventures along the way.Thanks for listening. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.My Celebrant website is www.yourmilestonemoment.ie

    42 min
  5. The Y in Yoga - Janette McDonald

    04/20/2024

    The Y in Yoga - Janette McDonald

    Send us a textJanette McDonald is passionate about yoga and has been teaching and practicing for decades. I talk to her about why yoga is an important practice as part of our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. We covered asanas (postures), chanting, mudras (hand gestures), meditation, breathwork, chair yoga and body scanning. Thanks for listening. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.My Celebrant website is www.yourmilestonemoment.ie

    46 min

  6. 04/05/2024

    Amazing Grace the Fibro Warrior

    Send us a textGrace O'Reilly just keeps going. She refuses to let anything get in her way. She's going to make the most of this one life despite having to deal with Fibromyalgia, a hidden disability, often misunderstood. Grace is a published author and finds writing to be very therapeutic.Grace bravely recounts the childhood bullying she experienced which led to years of Bulimia, long after the bully and their corrosive actions had moved on.Now, older and wiser, Grace,...

    1h 1m

  7. 03/29/2024

    Sadie and the Hidden World of a Foster-Girl

    Send us a textSadie discusses her new book 'The Hidden World of a Foster-Girl". An open and honest account of growing up in the Irish Foster Care system. She overcame crippling anxiety, mental health issues and dyslexia to become a published author, Special Needs Assistant and pretty cool all-round wife, mother and friend to many.If you're interested in the Irish Foster Care system this is a must-listen. Whether you've been fostered, thinking of becoming a Foster Parent or w...

    55 min
  8. Elizabeth the Blonde Bombshell

    03/29/2024

    Elizabeth the Blonde Bombshell

    Send us a textElizabeth Bolger James is a Changemaker. What's a Changemaker? It's someone who takes creative action to solve a social problem.She has overcome many challenges in her life. She's hear to tell us what she's learnt and her many stories had me rivetted, especially her close encounter with a World War II bomb!When Elizabeth gave up alcohol, she lost many life-long friendships. When the pandemic struck, she realised that a lot of people were lonely and looking for a way ...

    58 min
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About

From recovering alcoholics to survivors of childhood bullying to former foster kids, everyone has a story to tell. No one goes through life unscathed and we're all on this planet to learn from each other.Mairead Vaughan is a Family Celebrant and Legal Wedding Solemniser and as part of her job creating and delivering milestone ceremonies, she gets to partake in her favourite pastime; meeting people!She is inspired by changemakers and ordinary people who have faced adversity and are here to impart their wisdom.  Mairead has conversations with people who are rocking it at 'Being Brilliant' and hopes we can all learn from their experience dealing with this life stuff!

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  • Creator
    Mairead Vaughan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Being Brilliant
  • Show Website
    Being Brilliant

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