In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and she also features topic lead conversations with a particular expert in their field. A skilled interviewer and avid listener, Síle’s warm approach encourages her guests to be as open and honest about their lived experiences as possible. This refreshing approach has made for some truly special conversations that she hopes will at times inspire, challenge, educate, comfort or simply entertain her listener. Please rate, review and subscribe if you like what you hear, thanks so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
mental healthMajella O'DonnelldepressionresiliencepreparednessKyla Cobblerhome organisationdeclutteringhabitspsychiatric careanxietyrecoveryfamilyeveryday systemsself-reliance
What listeners will find here
Majella O'Donnell on depression, hospital care, and the tools that helped
Majella O'Donnell reflects on the ten weeks she spent as an inpatient in St John of God Hospital in 2024 after becoming seriously unwell with depression. She talks about fear, vulnerability, treatment, medication, and the practical strategies she learned to better understand and support herself.
Majella O’Donnell opens up about depression, recovery, and life behind the public image
Majella O’Donnell speaks candidly about depression, psychiatric care, medication, childhood fear, motherhood, and her marriage to Daniel O’Donnell. In her first podcast conversation, she traces how mental illness affected her life and how she found her way back to herself.
When convenience fails, Harrison Gardner argues for a backup plan
Harrison Gardner talks about the everyday systems people depend on, why convenience usually wins, and why backup options matter when those systems stop working as expected. It’s a brief, practical extract centered on preparedness in ordinary life.
How prepared are you when the basics stop working?
Preparedness is the focus here, as eco-builder Harrison Gardner explores shelter, water, food, energy and what happens when everyday systems fail. The conversation connects practical skills with self-sufficiency, security and a greater sense of agency in an uncertain world.
Kyla Cobbler on ageing, hormones, and premenstrual rage
Ageing and premenstrual rage are at the center of this short episode featuring Kyla Cobbler. It points listeners toward a longer conversation, suggesting a candid discussion of hormonal shifts, emotional intensity, and getting older.
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