BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast Follow Sian: ​@sian_horn | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. S7 E1 - Early Onset Parkinson’s, Body Image & Turning Pain Into Purpose with Annmarie O'Connor

    EPISODE 1

    S7 E1 - Early Onset Parkinson’s, Body Image & Turning Pain Into Purpose with Annmarie O'Connor

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of chronic illness, grief, loss, and disordered eating. Sometimes life doesn’t just change - it asks you to become someone new. In this episode, I sit down (again) with Annmarie O'Connor, someone who first joined me back in 2019, and whose life has transformed in ways neither of us could have imagined. Since we last spoke, Annmarie has been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. What follows is one of the most honest, raw, and deeply human conversations we’ve had on BeBelle. From the diagnosis, to finding purpose again through storytelling, she shares it all with such courage and clarity. This is a conversation about illness, but more than that, it’s about resilience, identity, and what it means to truly live when everything changes. ✨ In this episode: Annmarie’s early symptoms and the long road to diagnosisWhat Parkinson’s actually is and why it’s often misunderstoodLiving with a progressive condition and the unpredictability it bringsThe reality of pain, fatigue, and managing symptoms day to dayWriting her book Twitch and turning pain into purposeDisordered eating, body image, and facing old patternsGrief, not just for others, but for past versions of yourselfThe power of visibility and breaking stigma around illnessWhat her friend’s passing taught her about life, friendship, and timeWhy “we all have a twitch” and how our stories connect us You can find Annmarie here: Linktr.ee | Instagram | Website | TikTok ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.  Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  2. S7 E2 - From Addiction to “The Mother of All Comebacks”: Brenda Dennehy on Sobriety, Identity & Rebuilding Her Life

    EPISODE 2

    S7 E2 - From Addiction to “The Mother of All Comebacks”: Brenda Dennehy on Sobriety, Identity & Rebuilding Her Life

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of addiction, substance abuse, overdose, and mental health struggles. “I promise you… I’ll make the mother of all comebacks.” This week’s episode is one I won’t forget. I sit down with Brenda Dennehy, known to many as Brenda’s Bits, for a conversation that is raw, honest, and deeply powerful. Brenda is a broadcaster, podcaster, and storyteller who has worked with Sky News, BBC, and ITV, building a career around sharing real-life stories with honesty, humour, and heart. But behind that career was a very different reality. In this episode, she opens up about her journey through addiction, the moments that nearly broke her, and what it really took to come back from it all. What struck me most is how she owns every part of her story. The shame, the setbacks, the rock bottoms, and the decision to rebuild anyway. Now almost seven years sober, Brenda is using her voice in a completely different way, through her podcast The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy and her work as a coach, helping others feel seen, supported, and less alone. ✨ In this episode: Growing up in Cork and early dreams of working in mediaThe moment alcohol first “worked” Functioning addiction and hiding it from those closest to herRehab at 25 and the first turning pointThe reality of Xanax addiction and mixing substancesOverdose, hospitalisation, and a second chanceLosing her job and identity, and starting again“The mother of all comebacks” mindsetRebuilding her career and moving to LondonThe power of storytelling and sharing real experiencesCreating The Comeback podcast and helping others heal You can find Brenda here: Instagram | The Comeback Podcast Instagram | YouTube ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.  Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  3. S7 E3 - Being Brave & Backing Yourself: Geraldine Jones on Loss, Resilience & Building a Brand from the Ground Up

    EPISODE 3

    S7 E3 - Being Brave & Backing Yourself: Geraldine Jones on Loss, Resilience & Building a Brand from the Ground Up

    Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who had no choice but to be.  Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, miscarriage, and loss of a parent. This week, I’m joined by Geraldine Jones, founder and CEO of Skin Formulas, but more importantly, a woman whose story is rooted in resilience, courage, and backing herself every step of the way. From growing up on a dairy farm in Tipperary to losing her mum at just 15, Geraldine shares the life experiences that shaped her work ethic, her drive, and her ability to keep going, even in the hardest moments. We talk about building a business from the ground up, trusting your instincts, and navigating grief while still showing up. Geraldine also opens up about miscarriage, the pressure of holding everything together, and what it really takes to grow something meaningful – in business and in life. This conversation is about more than success – it’s about strength, self-belief, and learning how to look after yourself along the way. ✨ In this episode: Growing up in Tipperary and learning the value of hard workLosing her mum at 15 and growing up quicklyFinding purpose in making people feel good through beautyStarting her career early and building confidenceTaking the leap into business and opening her first clinicCreating Skin Formulas from real client needsBacking yourself and trusting your instincts in businessThe reality of COVID - miscarriage, motherhood & pressurePivoting her business and showing up online every dayBuilding a brand with purpose, values, and communityWhy resilience is her greatest strengthLearning to prioritise herself afterRediscovering joy, fun, and balance You can find Geraldine here: Instagram |  Website | Skin Formulas Instagram  ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.  Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. S7 E4 - Finding Humour in the Hardest Moments: Lorna Cronin on Miscarriage, Weight Loss & GLP-1

    EPISODE 4

    S7 E4 - Finding Humour in the Hardest Moments: Lorna Cronin on Miscarriage, Weight Loss & GLP-1

    “I wasn’t prepared for what happened… no one tells you what it’s really like.” Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage, baby loss, trauma, and mental health.  This week I'm joined by Lorna Cronin, known online as @lorzylovey and while you might know her for her humour and relatability, this episode shares the story behind the laughter. Lorna opens up about her experience of multiple miscarriages, including one deeply traumatic loss that changed everything for her. She speaks so honestly about the loneliness, the shock, and the reality of what women go through, often in silence. We also talk about her journey with weight, body image, and her experience using GLP-1 medication, and how it’s impacted not just her body, but her mind. What I loved most about this conversation is Lorna’s ability to hold both truth and humour at the same time, and how she uses comedy not to hide, but to cope. This episode is raw, real, and incredibly important. ✨ In this episode: Growing up in Cork and feeling shy as a childADHD and understanding herself later in lifeEarly career, moving to London & homesicknessMeeting her husband and building a life togetherMiscarriages and the emotional toll of lossThe trauma of hospital experience Loneliness, grief, and not feeling understoodUsing humour as a coping mechanismThe pressure to “just get on with it”Her weight journey and body image strugglesGLP-1 and how it changed her mindsetFood noise, emotional eating & breaking patternsThe stigma around weight loss medicationSetting boundaries and starting to put herself firstSocial media, community & finding connection onlineConfidence vs courage and learning to back herself You can find Lorna here: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok  ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.  Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  5. S7 E5 - Creating Your Own Pathway: Edgar Kirby on Family Trauma, Food Noise & Finding Peace

    EPISODE 5

    S7 E5 - Creating Your Own Pathway: Edgar Kirby on Family Trauma, Food Noise & Finding Peace

    “We all want somebody who sees us and loves us.” Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of alcoholism and eating disorders This week’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that sometimes the people who bring the most joy into the world have had to fight very hard to find it themselves. I’m joined by Edgar Kirby, and from the moment we sat down, I knew this conversation was going to stay with me. Edgar opens up about growing up with parents who struggled with alcoholism, and being raised by his older sister from the age of four.  We talk about dance, creativity, food, binge eating disorder, body image, and the pressure so many people feel to constantly “keep going.” Edgar also shares how losing his dance studio during Covid unexpectedly became the beginning of a completely new chapter - one that led him into coaching, social media, and helping thousands of people change their relationship with food and themselves. What I loved most about this conversation is Edgar’s honesty. He speaks with so much warmth, emotional intelligence, and compassion - not just for others, but finally for himself too. ✨ In this episode: Being raised by his older sister from age fourHyper independence and feeling “different” growing upFinding confidence through danceBuilding his own dance schoolCovid, losing his studio & starting overGaining over 8 stone and struggling with binge eating disorderFood noise, emotional eating & body imageWhy weight struggles are never “just about food”Social media, coaching & helping others healBuilding a career rooted in purpose and helping peopleBurnout, balance & learning to slow downWhy success means nothing without peace You can find Edgar here: Instagram | TikTok | K30 Programme | Edgar’s Real Life Recipes ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.  Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  6. S7 E6 - “The Boldest Thing I’ve Ever Done”: Laura O’Mahony on Motherhood, Finding Her Voice & Redefining Success

    EPISODE 6

    S7 E6 - “The Boldest Thing I’ve Ever Done”: Laura O’Mahony on Motherhood, Finding Her Voice & Redefining Success

    “This is the boldest thing I’ve ever done .”  This week, I’m joined by Laura O’Mahony - and this conversation felt like sitting down with someone who tells the truth about life exactly as it is. Laura is an actor, comedian, writer, and the host of the award-winning Red Raw Podcast. You might know her from The Young Offenders, Bridget and Eamonn, Republic of Telly, or her regular appearances on RTÉ’s Today - but behind the humour is someone with a huge amount of emotional depth, honesty, and self-awareness. In this episode, we talk about everything from feeling out of place in college, navigating the entertainment industry, and becoming a mother, to burnout, identity shifts, people pleasing, and the pressure women feel to constantly “do it all.” Laura speaks so openly about motherhood and how it changed her priorities, her relationship with herself, and even her definition of success. We also talk about social media, loneliness, creativity, ambition, and why learning how to slow down can sometimes be the hardest thing of all. This conversation is funny, chaotic, vulnerable, and deeply relatable in all the best ways. ✨ In this episode: Growing up in Cork and always feeling creativeStudying drama and feeling out of place in collegeComedy, acting & finding confidence through performanceDifficult experiences in theatre trainingThe entertainment industry and rejectionBecoming a mother and identity changesBurnout, overwhelm & trying to do everythingStarting Instagram during motherhood & lonelinessSocial media, connection & communityLearning to slow down and let go of perfectionismParenting, pressure & finding joy in ordinary momentsThe success of the Red Raw PodcastWhy humour can be both coping mechanism and connection You can find Laura here: Red Raw Podcast IG | Instagram  ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.  Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m
  7. S7 E7 - “What’s the Worst That Can Happen?”: Siobhan Lam on Entrepreneurship, Loss & Building a Home That Feels Like You

    EPISODE 7

    S7 E7 - “What’s the Worst That Can Happen?”: Siobhan Lam on Entrepreneurship, Loss & Building a Home That Feels Like You

    “I was like, I’ll just start it. Why not?” This week, I’m joined by Siobhan Lam - founder of April and the Bear and judge on RTÉ’s Home of the Year - for a conversation about creativity, business, motherhood and trusting yourself enough to take the leap. Siobhan opens up about growing up between London and Kildare, feeling different as a mixed-race child in Ireland, meeting her husband at 17, leaving a banking job she hated, trying acting in London, and eventually building one of Ireland’s most-loved interiors brands after renovating their first fixer-upper home. We also chat about entrepreneurship, perfectionism, juggling motherhood and business, Home of the Year, remembering Hugh Wallace, and why your home should reflect you - not trends or other people’s opinions. This conversation is warm, honest, funny and deeply inspiring. ✨ In this episode: Growing up between London and KildareFeeling different as a mixed-race child in IrelandLeaving a banking career that didn’t feel rightTrying acting in LondonWorking in fashion buying at ArnottsRenovating their first homeStarting April and the BearMotherhood and entrepreneurshipJoining Home of the YearWhy your home should feel like you“What’s the worst that can happen?” You can find Siobhan here: Website | Instagram | April and the Bear IG ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.  Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast Follow Sian: ​@sian_horn | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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