IT IS WHAT IT IS!
Podcast

IT IS WHAT IT IS!

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31 episodes

IT IS WHAT IT IS! is hosted by radio presenter Katie Sheehan and Aisling Unfiltered. Katie is a radio presenter known for honest, straight talking conversations about real life as it actually happens. Aisling is a well known TikTok creator with over 120,000 followers, recognised for saying what others are thinking and refusing to sugar coat lived experience. This podcast is about real life as it really is. The messy bits. The hard lessons. The things you only learn by going through it. They talk openly about what they have lived through, what has worked for them, what has not, and what they wish they knew sooner. They also sit down with real people to talk about real experiences, without filters or pretending. Nothing is off limits. No stone is left unturned. If people are living it, we are talking about it. Because sometimes the only honest thing you can say is it is what it is.

What this show covers

friendship chatfamily changespersonal growthfriendshipself-worthmean girlsmental healthdepressionfamily impactrecoverycommunity workfamilyJoanne Duffysocial mediapersonal stories

What listeners will find here

Mean girls, adult friendships, and finding peace as life changes
Mean girls are the focus as Aisling and Katie unpack why support can turn into put-downs in adult friendships. They also catch up on becoming a nana, big recent life changes, and the relief of feeling more at peace in themselves.
Brian Hayes on depression, lost time, and rebuilding a life
Brian Hayes talks about the depths of depression, how it affected his speech, sleep, and family life, and what it took to find his way back. The episode also explores the signs he and Katie now recognize, and how helping others became part of his recovery.
Joanne Duffy gets candid about social media, family, and the side people rarely see
Joanne Duffy joins Katie and Aisling for a funny, more personal conversation that goes back to her first video and sudden exposure online. Alongside the laughs, she opens up about negativity, childhood, life before Thomas, and why family comes first.
Katie and Aisling swap roles for an off-limits-free studio catch-up
Katie and Aisling are back together in the studio before Katie heads to Ibiza. With Aisling taking the lead and nothing off limits, the episode promises laughs, personal questions, unexpected truths, and a candid chat about living a champagne lifestyle on a Coca Cola budget.
Why changing your body often doesn’t change how you feel about it
Body image expert Aoife O’Brien joins Katie to unpack why dissatisfaction with our bodies can persist even after physical changes. They explore body dysmorphia, emotional eating, binge eating, restriction, and the deeper roots of body image struggles through both expert insight and personal experience.

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