When you’re at the end of your life, how will you answer these questions… · did you have a good time? · did you follow what called to you? · or will there be too many should haves? In this episode, I’m joined by Susan O’Shea from Clonmel, a meditation and yoga teacher, a Reiki practitioner, and someone whose life journey beautifully reflects courage, curiosity, and continual reinvention. Susan shares her deeply human, non-linear path — from working in kitchens, retail, hairdressing, and running her own bakery, to discovering running, Reiki, yoga, meditation, and later stepping onto a fitness model stage at the age of 48. Together, we explore what it means to listen to inner nudges, face self-doubt, and keep saying yes to growth — even when fear or comparison shows up. This is a heartfelt conversation about identity, resilience, and learning to stay in your own lane — both literally and metaphorically. 🌿 We Talk About: 🌿 Growing up working from a young age and following curiosity rather than a single “career path” 🌿 Opening and closing a bakery — and redefining failure and success 🌿 Motherhood, work, and carrying the mental load quietly in the background 🌿 Discovering running later in life — from lamppost-to-lamppost to completing a marathon 🌿 Reiki, yoga teacher training, and how the fear of being judged and self-doubt can keep dreams “under the rug” 🌿 Entering a fitness model competition at 48 🌿 Finding meditation, finding yourself and reclaiming confidence 🌿 Learning to stop comparing, trust your own pace, and stay in your lane Susan also shares about beginning a new meditation class at Lavish Wellness in Clonmel starting on 17th February, designed especially for people who feel they “can’t meditate” — offering a gentle, welcoming introduction to stillness, presence, and self-trust. 🔗 Connect with Susan: Instagram: @lavishbeauty.ie or @susanleona Lavish Wellness: (052) 6189899 🎧 Watch or listen: Watch video version on Patreon or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify 🌐 Connect with me: Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration. 💞 Support the podcast: If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫 Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing. 👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady ❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. #JourneysToWellbeing #NonLinearPath #MidlifeGrowth #Meditation #Reiki #YogaTeacher #Clonmel #WomenSupportingWomen #FromBurnoutToBliss
