Healing Gals Podcast

Molly Smyth
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Welcome to Healing Gals, the podcast where we reconnect to who were were before society got its hands on us! Each episode is a conversation about healing with women who are brave enough to be vulnerable and share the lessons they learned on their individual healing journey. We have a bit of craic along the way and we know we are never finished learning or healing. We cover topics such as feminism and the patriarchy, boundaries, gender based violence, self-love, being a single gal, being a mam, shame and listening to our bodies. We talk about all of these things through the lens of growth, learning and healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    S6 Ep 2: Healing Our Politics with Dee Makofane

    Molly sits down with political commentator, podcaster andqueen, Dee Makofane. Dee has her own podcast about the Irish Political system and her insights and commentary are super! Topics covered: How the Irish political system works Impact of Trump on Irish/world politics Irish parties (left and right) Feminism &Intersectional Feminism Saying "I don't know" when you don't know! Who benefits from the current policies made by IrishGovernment Living at home as adults Out of Touch politicians Ruth Coppinger Zohran Mamdani Catch Up with Louise McSharry Holly Cairns Getting into Politics Season 6 of the Healing Gals Podcast is proudly sponsored byDARA Mats — luxury yoga mats designed to support your wellness journey both onand off the mat. You can explore the full collection at ⁠⁠www.daramats.com⁠⁠and follow along on Instagram at @daramats for wellness inspiration, newlaunches, and more. There’s also a special discount code exclusively forHealing Gals listeners shared at the end of Episode 1. Healing Gals Podcast is intended for entertainment andinformational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medicaladvice, diagnosis, therapy, or mental health support. If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, please reach out to a qualified healthcareprofessional or trusted support service. Ireland Support Services: • Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7support) • Pieta – Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 • Text About It –Free text HELLO to 50808 • HSE Mental Health Supports: ⁠⁠HSEMental Health Services⁠⁠ Remember, you are good enough exactly as you are.

    1h 48m
  2. S6 Ep1: From Garda to Grounded: Leaving Burnout Behind

    Jun 10

    S6 Ep1: From Garda to Grounded: Leaving Burnout Behind

    Welcome back to Season 6 of Healing Gals Podcast! In this episode, Molly discusses perimenopause and her new business, Evertold (which may include a discount for Healing Gals Podcast listeners). Molly then sits down with Laura Martyn, founder of DARA MATS to discuss: -Sponsoring Healing Gals Podcast -Her career in An Garda Siochana and her reasons for leaving. -Her experiences as a member of An Garda Siochana and how difficult it was at times working for that organisation. -Laura shares her experience of overcoming burnout and creating a new career for herself. -How DARA MATS was born and why she chose to make luxury yoga mats that you will not find anywhere else. -The process of design and business building. Season 6 of the Healing Gals Podcast is proudly sponsored by DARA Mats — luxury yoga mats designed to support your wellness journey both on and off the mat. You can explore the full collection at www.daramats.com and follow along on Instagram at @daramats for wellness inspiration, new launches, and more. There’s also a special discount code exclusively for Healing Gals listeners shared at the end of Episode 1. Healing Gals Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, therapy, or mental health support. If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional or trusted support service. Ireland Support Services:• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7 support)• Pieta – Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444• Text About It – Free text HELLO to 50808• HSE Mental Health Supports: HSE Mental Health Services Remember, you are good enough exactly as you are.

    1h 40m

  3. Apr 6

    Bonus Episode: Let's Talk about What I Got Wrong

    In preparation for season 6, Molly sits down in her first-ever video podcast to discuss the things she got wrong. Which includes but is not limited to: -Recommending Dax Shepard and his podcast Armchair Expert -Being controlling about her then boyfriend, now husband, keeping in touch on nights out -Expecting perfect behaviour from hurt people -Thinking men doing therapy is enough, it's not -Saying "I don't expect a Matriarchy", spoiler alert, she does! -Thinking she will have to settle for a mediocre man This list is not exhaustive, although it can be exhausting lol! If you enjoy the episode and want to support Molly to keep bringing these episodes, you can buy her a coffee on the link below: buymeacoffee.com/Healinggalspodcast Just a little reminder—this podcast is here to share stories, perspectives, and experiences, not to replace therapy or professional advice You can find a list of support services in Ireland on the following website: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/#:~:text=Pieta,Website:%20textaboutit.ie

    57 min
  4. S5 Ep11 The Gals, The Patriarchy, & The Dilemma

    Jan 14

    S5 Ep11 The Gals, The Patriarchy, & The Dilemma

    S5 Ep11 — The Gals, The Patriarchy, & The DilemmaFor the Season 5 finale, Molly sits down with Aisling for an honest, wide-ranging end-of-season chat. From the small things that quietly improve our lives to the big systems that shape us, this episode blends humour, vulnerability, and reflection in true Healing Gals style. Topics CoveredSmall changes that improved our livesGubby Soap Company (Discount code: HEALING15)Aisling’s experience of harassmentDinner with the EnemyGrowing up in strict religionPatriarchy & religionThe male loneliness epidemicIncreasing fruit intakeLily’s album & book + a new take on David HarbourListener’s DilemmaA thoughtful, funny, and heartfelt conversation to close out Season 5. Support the PodcastThe Healing Gals Podcast is a one-woman show. If this episode resonated, support the podcast by buying Molly a coffee:  buymeacoffee.com/Healinggalspodcast ConnectHave a dilemma or topic you’d like discussed?  healinggalspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 43m
  5. S5 Ep 10 What We Are Bringing into 2026, Capsule Conversations

    Jan 7

    S5 Ep 10 What We Are Bringing into 2026, Capsule Conversations

    This week's episode is a solo episode where Molly discusses things she is leaving behind in 2025 and things she is bringing into 2026. Molly shares a very exciting opportunity for her listeners, her new legacy service, Capsule Conversations. Capsule Conversations is a guided legacy service that gently records the voice, stories, and memories of someone you love, or of yourself. Through a professionally held conversation, we create an audio time capsule that families can return to for years to come — a voice preserved, a presence kept close. This is not a rushed recording or a scripted interview. It’s a calm, thoughtful conversation, held with care, emotional intelligence, and deep respect for the person sharing their story. Each Capsule Conversation is delivered as a beautifully packaged keepsake. This work is especially for families with older or unwell loved ones — but it’s also for anyone who values memory, connection, and legacy. Capsule Conversations is launching in Ireland in 2026. Follow on Instagram for updates.  Support the PodcastThe Healing Gals Podcast is a one-woman show — Molly records, edits, and promotes every episode herself.If you’ve received something meaningful from this conversation, consider supporting the show by buying Molly a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HealinggalspodcastYour support helps keep these heartfelt, healing conversations coming. Connect with MollyHave a dilemma or topic you’d love to hear discussed on the podcast?Email Molly at healinggalspodcast@gmail.com — she’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  6. S5 Ep9 Reconnecting to Myself, Giving up Alcohol, Grief.

    12/31/2025

    S5 Ep9 Reconnecting to Myself, Giving up Alcohol, Grief.

    This week, Molly is joined by the gorgeous Stephen (aka Annie Queeries / Mannie Queeries) for a deeply moving, funny, and heart-opening conversation. Stephen is a drag performer, podcaster, content creator, and all-round angel. Together, they explore what it’s like to grow up outside of the narrow “box” men are expected to fit into, and the profound impact of being rejected by society for simply being yourself. Stephen shares honestly about his formative years, homophobia, identity, and the long-term effects of emotional disconnection. This episode also tenderly holds space for grief, as Stephen speaks about the very recent passing of his mam, how giving up alcohol changed his life, and what healthy love looks like when you finally believe you deserve it. You are going to laugh, cry, and feel so seen listening to this one, gals. Topics We CoverStephen’s hilarious TikTok videosGrowing up queer and experiencing homophobiaReclaiming and unpacking “the F word”Exploring identity outside rigid gender normsThe impact of societal rejection on self-worthThe magic of female friendshipsAlok Vaid-Menon and gender expansivenessThe conditioning men receive under patriarchyHow emotional disconnection leads to long-term health issuesFinding sexuality confusing and unsafe in a rigid worldThe powerful “I deserve” toolGiving up alcohol and choosing self-respectChanging career paths later in lifeRedefining healthy loveLosing a mam to cancerGrief, funerals, and honouring life after loss  Support the PodcastThe Healing Gals Podcast is a one-woman show — Molly records, edits, and promotes every episode herself.If you’ve received something meaningful from this conversation, consider supporting the show by buying Molly a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HealinggalspodcastYour support helps keep these heartfelt, healing conversations coming. Connect with MollyHave a dilemma or topic you’d love to hear discussed on the podcast?Email Molly at healinggalspodcast@gmail.com — she’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 4m
  7. S5 Ep 8: VALUES; Don't Betray Yourself

    12/24/2025

    S5 Ep 8: VALUES; Don't Betray Yourself

    Season 5, Episode 8 – VALUES; Don’t Betray Yourself features gorgeous conversation between Molly and Katelyn Divilly, the only female Traitor from The Traitors Ireland Season One. Katelyn is an Organisational Development Consultant who works closely with teams to improve leadership, culture, and performance. In this episode, she brings both her professional insight and personal experience to a deep, honest exploration of values — how to identify them, live by them, and what happens when we betray them. At the very start of the episode, Molly also shares grounded, compassionate tips for navigating the Christmas season when you’re surrounded by dysfunctional family dynamics. Together, Molly and Katelyn unpack why values are foundational to living a good life, making aligned decisions, and maintaining self-trust — especially in environments shaped by misogyny, poor leadership, or limiting beliefs. Drawing on psychology, real-life examples, and moments of humour and reflection, the conversation moves through identity, rest, nature, and relationships, asking what it really means to perform well as an individual and as part of a team. They also explore whether shared values are essential in romantic partnerships, how bad management can erode personal integrity, and why slowing down — through rest, walking, or even the Camino — is not optional but essential. Topics covered: Tips for surviving the Christmas season with dysfunctional family membersHaving “special energy” and protecting itThe Aileen Wuornos serial killer documentary on NetflixMisogyny and its impact on womenThe Traitors Ireland: impact and lived experienceLimiting beliefs and negative vs positive self-talkWe are nature, not separate from itVALUES: how to identify them and why they matterThe Peter Principle in leadershipMartin Seligman and Values in ActionMeeting a partner: do they need the same values as you?Core values vs secondary valuesBad managers and managers who compromise your valuesTattoos as identity and meaningThis Is Not a Self-Help Book, But It Might Just Help You by Mark MehiganRest as essentialWalking the Camino and slowing down.  Support the PodcastThe Healing Gals Podcast is a one-woman show — Molly records, edits, and promotes every episode herself.If you’ve received something meaningful from this conversation, consider supporting the show by buying Molly a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HealinggalspodcastYour support helps keep these heartfelt, healing conversations coming. Connect with MollyHave a dilemma or topic you’d love to hear discussed on the podcast?Email Molly at healinggalspodcast@gmail.com — she’d love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 44m
  8. BONUS EPISODE with Festival Mná Founder Lorraine Hogan

    12/19/2025

    BONUS EPISODE with Festival Mná Founder Lorraine Hogan

    In this episode, Molly sits down with Lorraine Hogan, founder of Festival Mná. Lorraine shares her personal journey to creating Festival Mná and the vision behind a space devoted to celebrating women in all stages of life. ✨ Topics Covered:Lorraine’s path to creating Festival MnáPerimenopause & menopause as rites of passageWomen as a collective and the power of gatheringWhat to expect from Festival MnáThe 2025 theme: REBIRTHRemembering how special women truly areWhat holds women back from stepping fully into themselvesSelf-advocacy: where to start and how to grow For more information go to festival mná go to @festivalmná on all socials, visit https://festivalmna.com/ or go to https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/festival-mna-2026-tickets-1401554630629 for tickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
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Welcome to Healing Gals, the podcast where we reconnect to who were were before society got its hands on us! Each episode is a conversation about healing with women who are brave enough to be vulnerable and share the lessons they learned on their individual healing journey. We have a bit of craic along the way and we know we are never finished learning or healing. We cover topics such as feminism and the patriarchy, boundaries, gender based violence, self-love, being a single gal, being a mam, shame and listening to our bodies. We talk about all of these things through the lens of growth, learning and healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Molly Smyth
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Molly Smyth
  • Show Website
    Healing Gals Podcast

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