S10 Ep10: The Good Glow with Sarah Grace
Sarah Grace was attacked in her own home by a stranger as she slept in 2019. This man had broken into her home and was jailed for 10 years for the attack. Sarah bravely decided to share her story in order to call for change in the Irish courts system so she could help future survivors. Sarah speaks to me today about the impact that night had on her life and how she rebuilt her life. She is SO I...
56m Nov 28, 2021
56m
S10 Ep9: The Good Glow with Dave Gilna
Dave Gilna was on his J1 in Boston, when he was struck by lightening in a bolt from the blue. This is when a lightening bolt comes from a clear sky. It was a sunny, clear day in Boston when Dave’s life changed forever. Today he brings us on that journey.  His heart stopped for over two minutes that day, and he talks about the madness that unfolded in that American hospital. Now a successful pl...
53m Nov 21, 2021
53m
S10 Ep8: The Good Glow with Mel Robbins
Mel Robbins, one of the most booked speakers in the world, joins me on The Good Glow. Mel changed her life in her 40s by changing her habits and her mission is to teach us, how to do the same.  She struggled with anxiety, panic attacks and the impact of untreated childhood trauma for 35 years. For decades, she trash talked and shamed herself. She let perfectionism , anxiety and people pleasing ...
47m Nov 14, 2021
47m
S10 Ep7: The Good Glow with Carly Wallace
Carly Sweeney was sitting in car surrounded by her nephews when she got a call from America that changed her life forever. With no notice at all, she was told herself and her husband Brendan had been matched with twins. This story will have you on the edge of your seat. This podcast is brought to you with thanks to L'Oreal Paris. Shop L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Pure Retinol Night Serum HERE (htt...
42m Nov 07, 2021
42m
S10 Ep6: The Good Glow with Dr Libby Weaver
She is hugely successful and is often referred to as a 'woman whisperer'. On this podcast she explains why we should care more about ourselves, how we can quieten down that inner voice that is tearing us down, that voice that's terrible for our self confidence, telling us we are not doing enough, we are not good enough. I was stressed for 12 years before I got sick, I pushed myself day in day o...
40m Oct 30, 2021
40m
S10 Ep5: The Good Glow with Rory's Stories
I am so honoured to be chatting to Rory’s Stories. Rory has been on quite the journey over the last few years. He captured the nation’s hearts while appearing on RTE’s Hell Week. His openness about his mental health and his work to help others is so inspiring. This weekend, he reveals something quite personal that happened as the final show was being aired, how his true purpose in life is to he...
55m Oct 23, 2021
55m
S10 Ep4: The Good Glow - Together We Thrive
I'm joined by two very special guests Emma Cassidy and Martine Dines as they take us through their breast cancer diagnosis. Emma was diagnosed just before me and has since become one of my best friends. Today she’ll tell me about how she dealt with being told she had the BRCA gene and how the most unexpected miracle took place when she least expected it. Martine was 29 when she was diagnosed th...
1hr 8m Oct 16, 2021
1hr 8m
S10 Ep3: Dominique Nugent - Better Than Ever
After calling off her wedding in 2020, Dominique Nugent's world fell apart. She was left devastated by the events and after a lot of soul searching, she found a way to start piecing her world back together. Dominique tells me how bad things really got for her during that time, how support got her through it and how she found love again. If you are affected by the content in this podcast and ne...
51m Oct 09, 2021
51m
S10 Ep2: Debs Walker - Finding Isaiah
Debs Walker, originally from Dublin, tells me about finding a baby boy in a parking lot in Texas. Debs, her husband Josh and their three kids moved to Texas 16 years ago. After being diagnosed with post-natal depression, Debs wanted a fresh start, and so they ended up in Texas excited about their next chapter. Just a few weeks later, Debs noticed a little bundle on the other side of a car park....
58m Oct 02, 2021
58m
S10 Ep1: The Good Glow with Caggie Dunlop
Caggie Dunlop opens season 10 of The Good Glow podcast. She speaks to me about becoming sober curious, how we can be our authentic self, find our tribe and the ups and downs of the last 10 years. Caggie has achieved so much since her time on Made in Chelsea and I loved her openness and knowledge in the area of wellness and self-care. This podcast is brought to you with thanks to Vichy. For a 2...
48m Sep 25, 2021
48m
S9 Ep12: The Good Glow with Dan Buettner
My guest this week is Dan Buettner (https://thegoodglow.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bbc6fd022df5c74aec8a3735d&id=5259c76584&e=343c1efe3a) . He’s a New York Times best-selling author and founder of The Blue Zones. Dan discovered the five places in the world, called blue zones hotspots, where people live the longest, healthiest lives. They are the Barbagia region of Sardinia, Ikaria in Gree...
42m Aug 14, 2021
42m
S9 Ep11: The Good Glow with Lotte Bowser
Lotte Bowser (https://www.instagram.com/lottebowser/?hl=en) speaks to me about her fiancé Ben Kouijzer, who died in a Mexican hospital after contracting Covid 19, in 2020. Ben, who had a successful career as a music agent, had been diagnosed with cancer in 2019. His diagnosis came as a complete shock and Lotte did everything in her power to keep Ben here. They travelled to Mexico to get treatme...
52m Aug 07, 2021
52m
S9 Ep10: Starting Over with Niamh Cullen
Niamh Cullen speaks to me today about friendship, love and starting afresh. Niamh is a fitness instructor and started her business Monday Club in 2019. She speaks to me today about moving on from a past relationship and starting over. Niamh has been very open about struggling at times with her mental health and having up and down days. Today, she goes into detail about what those days look like...
53m Jul 31, 2021
53m
S9 Ep9: Anna Lee Dowling On Being Found At A Train Station In China
Where do I start with the beautiful Anna Lee Dowling. I first came across Anna Lee after a tweet she posted went viral, earlier this year. She tweeted that she was found in a train station in China, and went on to be adopted by Irish parents. I was beyond excited when I reached out and she agreed to be a guest on The Good Glow. Today, Anna Lee tells me how she ended up with the most loving pare...
39m Jul 24, 2021
39m
S9 Ep8: What Does Mount Everest Sound Like?
Damian Browne (https://thegoodglow.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bbc6fd022df5c74aec8a3735d&id=3ad35a25bd&e=343c1efe3a) is a former professional rugby player and adventurer from Galway. Damian has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and completed many more challenges. This year, climbing Mount Everest was top of his list. A couple of months ago, I started to follow his journey and listen to his ...
39m Jul 17, 2021
39m
S9 Ep7: The Good Glow with Louise Thompson
Louise Thompson is my guest on the podcast this week. Wow. Where do I begin? I had no idea what to expect from this conversation. Just after I asked her team if she’d consider speaking to me she announced her pregnancy. Her announcement was so real and so refreshing. She said it wasn’t an easy journey for her, that she was scared, unsure and felt vulnerable. What I got from Louise during this c...
52m Jul 10, 2021
52m
S9 Ep6: First, Be Your Own Best Friend with Claire Solan
How can we be our own best friend? How can we love ourselves unconditionally and trust in all that is happening? My friend, Claire Solan, speaks to me today, about being single at 40, how she recognises and deals with bad thoughts and feelings and how she never stops believing that the universe has her back. Claire Solan is the friend we all need in our life. She brings so much positivity to th...
51m Jul 03, 2021
51m
S9 Ep5: Take Yourself To The Next Level with Emma Waldron
This is a seriously inspiring podcast that will give you motivation and inspiration to follow your dreams. Emma Waldron is a former Miss Ireland who has since become founder and CEO of WiLDE, a platform that empowers creators to do what they love. After spending 5 years in New York, Emma has now relocated to the tech capital of the world San Francisco, as she takes Wilde to the next level. She’...
52m Jun 26, 2021
52m
S9 Ep4: The Good Glow with Leah Jones
Live life as if everyday is a miracle. This story by Leah Jones will have you hanging on her every word. This is a story about a mother's unconditional love and a fight for survival. Leah speaks about her baby Hunter being put on life support after he was born, how her husband Danny physically carried her into the hospital to be by his side and how she never gave up hope. I promise you this sto...
1hr 12m Jun 19, 2021
1hr 12m
S9 Ep3: Eve McDowell's Stalking Experience
This week I am joined by Eve McDowell. In 2019, Eve became a victim of stalking. Her stalker was jailed after months of following her and breaking into her home. Eve speaks to me about what she went through, how she rebuilt her life and how it’s taken her on a new path.  In her recovery Eve was shocked to discover that there is no specific law against stalking in Ireland and could find very li...
51m Jun 12, 2021
51m
S9 Ep2: The Good Glow with Guy O'Leary
Guy O'Leary was diagnosed with bowel cancer in November 2017, after making a recovery he found out that his cancer had spread to his liver and was subsequently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 3 months later. Today, Guy will tell me one of the most inspiring stories ever heard on The Good Glow. How he went from this awful time, to being cancer free and swimming 31 miles just 6 months later. This i...
1hr Jun 05, 2021
1hr
S9 Ep1: The Good Glow with Vogue Williams
This week I'm joined by the gorgeous Vogue Williams. Over the past few years, it's been brilliant to watch her career go from strength to strength and watch her family grow. She has always stayed very true to her roots and I hope you enjoy our conversation today about landing her biggest TV show to date, which she’ll be filming in Ireland over the next while, how she deals with her anxiety and ...
34m May 29, 2021
34m
S8 Ep12: The Next Chapter, Surrogacy & Hong Kong Quarantine
Hello, I am flying solo for a portion of the podcast today. I wanted to give you some life updates. We are so thrilled to announce something really exciting today and also to answer some of your questions on our surrogacy journey. I am also joined today by my friend Claire Moore. Claire is a dear friend of mine and appeared on The Good Glow before to speak about her brain tumour and the long ro...
41m Apr 10, 2021
41m
S8 Ep11: The Good Glow with Jodie Wood
Jodie Wood gave birth to her first baby boy Milo when she was 33 weeks pregnant. Her husband Will was in France at the time on a charity walk and tried desperately to make it home for the birth. Jodie welcomed Milo to the world with her mum by her side and Milo spent 3 weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Rotunda Hospital. This is a gorgeous story of love, family and strength. Jodi...
49m Apr 03, 2021
49m
S8 Ep10: The Good Glow with Natasha Murtagh
Natasha Murtagh has always had a love of travel. She packed her bags when she finished college and set off to adventure the world alone. But, she never felt alone as she shared fascinating experiences with people she met along the way However, one night in Panama in Central America, Natasha was attacked by the driver of a water taxi as she made her way home. Terrified that she would be raped or...
43m Mar 28, 2021
43m
S8 Ep9: Ciara O'Malley - Part 2 - Searching For David
This week on The Good Glow podcast I continue my conversation with Ciara O'Malley. This is a 2 part episode. Last week Ciara spoke to me about her boyfriend David Gavin. They moved to Canada in 2017 and were settling into their new life in Vancouver. They made lots of friends and David joined a local GAA club. On the weekend of Ciara's birthday David travelled to a game and on the way the team ...
43m Mar 21, 2021
43m
S8 Ep8: The Good Glow with Ciara O'Malley
This week I speak to Ciara O'Malley. Ciara and her boyfriend David Gavin moved to Canada from Mayo in 2017. They were childhood sweethearts, madly in love and excited to start a new adventure together. A few months after settling into their new lives, David travelled to a GAA match with his teammates. They stopped at a lake to cool down but tragedy struck when David was pulled under the water a...
45m Mar 14, 2021
45m
S8 Ep7: The Good Glow with Jess Redden
This week, I'm joined by Jess Redden. After packing her bags and moving to Australia with her fiancé Rob Kearney, Jess speaks to me about spending two weeks in a hotel room in quarantine and everything that came with it. Jess is studying to be a pharmacist and speaks to me about finishing her studies and her dream of maybe opening a pharmacy in Australia some day. Jess opens up about the death ...
45m Mar 07, 2021
45m
S8 Ep6: The Good Glow with Rachel Drury
I speak to Rachel Drury on The Good Glow podcast this week.  I don't want to say too much about this episode. I'd like you to go on a journey with Rachel and she tells us a gorgeous love story. She has so much to say about life, never giving up and most importantly the power of self love and forgiveness. I just know you will love everything Rachel has to say This podcast is brought to you wit...
43m Feb 28, 2021
43m
S8 Ep5: The Good Glow with Nicola Lavin
This week I’m joined by Nicola Lavin. 15 years after getting bitten by a tick on her J1 and 15 tough years of being really sick, Nicola was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.  Yolanda Hadid first brought my attention to this disease on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as she fought to be taken seriously. Nicola suffered for 15 years and was finally diagnosed. She underwent a stem cell procedure ...
50m Feb 21, 2021
50m
S8 Ep4: New beginnings with Dominique Nugent
This week I speak to Dominique Nugent. Last summer, Dominique shared something extremely personal. That she had decided to call off her wedding. Since then, she has been on a journey of growth and today she tells me about the ups and downs of putting her life back together.  Dominique is the girl next door, she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She has been through it, b...
53m Feb 14, 2021
53m
S8 Ep3: Gerry Hussey - The Soul Coach
I’ve been waiting a long time to have Gerry Hussey on my podcast and I really believe in timing. I think this conversation is so needed this week as we all continue on this rollercoaster of emotions. Also known as The Soul Coach, Gerry talks to me today about love, fear, anxiety. How we can change the narrative in our head, how to connect with what’s really important, how we can grow and learn,...
49m Feb 07, 2021
49m
S8 Ep2: The Good Glow with Dara Quilty
This week I speak to Dara Quilty. This is a really important episode about asking for help. And to know that there is always help and support available, no matter what you are going through. I've never touched on the topic of having a sick parent on The Good Glow before but it's something I know so many of my listeners are going through. My good friend Dara has released an album with his band ...
1hr 12m Jan 31, 2021
1hr 12m
S8 Ep1: The Good Glow with Shannen Joyce (Big C and Me)
This week I speak to Shannen Joyce. Also known as The Big C And Me, Shannen has been through so much over the past 7 years. She was diagnosed with Lymphoma when she was 19. She's 26 now and has just finished treatment for her 3rd diagnosis of cancer. Over the last couple of weeks, she thought she had relapsed for a fourth time after finding a lump. Luckily, this lump was not cancerous and she h...
50m Jan 24, 2021
50m
S7 Ep12: The Good Glow with Liz Costigan Fleury
Liz Costigan Fleury tells me one amazing story on this week's episode. She speaks about how she felt when she was told she was having twins, why she had to move into the hospital after her waters broke at 23 weeks, how happy she was when her two little boys made it safely into the world and how crazy that journey was for her. It’s an incredible story of love, hope, the fear of the unknown, the...
56m Dec 20, 2020
56m
S7 Ep11: The Good Glow with Roseanna Ruane (Saoirse and Mamma)
This week on The Good Glow podcast I speak to Roseanna Ruane. Roseanna and her daughter Saoirse captured the nation's heart when they appeared on The Late Late Toy Show this year. After being diagnosed with cancer when she was just 7 years old, Saoirse and her family have been on a very difficult journey over the past year. Not only having to endure 9 months of chemotherapy, Saoirse had to hav...
1hr 5m Dec 13, 2020
1hr 5m
S7 Ep10: The Good Glow with Rosie Connolly Quinn
This week on The Good Glow podcast I speak to Rosie Connolly. It's been quite the few weeks for Rosie after she found a lump in her breast in October. Rosie's mind went to the worst place as her mum and nana both had breast cancer. After an agonising couple of weeks waiting for the results, she was told that her lump was not cancerous. Rosie used her platform to encourage women to check themsel...
47m Dec 06, 2020
47m
S7 Ep9: The Good Glow with Michaela O'Shaughnessy (Life of a Lady Bear)
I'm so excited to speak to Michaela O'Shaughnessy this week. You may know her as Life Of A Lady Bear on Instagram. Michaela is from Galway and moved to New York 6 years ago.  A real Irish success story, Michaela has worked for MTV. Teen Vogue, Glamour and now Instagram.  I really wanted to do a podcast this week that reflected how Irish people abroad may be feeling right now, missing home and...
48m Nov 29, 2020
48m
S7 Ep8: The Good Glow with Brian Dowling
Brian Dowling joins me this week. Host of Death Becomes Him, Brian opened his heart after the death of his mum, Rosie. Brian was in LA when he found out his mum had passed away and had to make the long trip home. He was in complete shock but has slowly processed what happened and decided to start a podcast about grief. Today we take a trip down memory lane to his Big Brother days, speak about...
42m Nov 22, 2020
42m
S7 Ep7: The Good Glow with Holly Ryan
Holly Ryan and I have gotten to know each other over the past year. She shared her story with me and feels ready to now share it further.  When she was 18, Holly was attacked as she made her way home. She was so close to her house that her mum woke up to her screams.  Thankfully Holly's mum and dad and a passer by stopped the attack and Holly was taken home. Today she takes me through the imp...
55m Nov 15, 2020
55m
S7 Ep6: The Good Glow with Wim Hof
Wim Hof is known all over the world as the Iceman and is followed by millions of people. He created The Wim Hof Method which is a simple, yet powerful method, based on Breathing, Cold Therapy and Commitment. In his book, The Wim Hof Method, Activate Your Full Human Potential he explains how we can heal our body, reach optimal performance and reconnect with nature. I was honoured to talk to Wi...
41m Nov 08, 2020
41m
S7 Ep5: Donal Skehan - A Year Of Change
It's been quite the year for Donal and his family after packing up their life in LA and moving home during a global pandemic. Today, I speak to him about that decision, why he feels like this is the right time for them to be here and how he loves the sense of community and the Irish ways. He opens up that crazy trip home and saying goodbye to LA. What 2020 has taught him from living in the no...
47m Nov 01, 2020
47m
S7 Ep4: The Good Glow with Claire Balding
Claire Balding hit rock bottom after losing her hair to alopecia. She speaks to me today about surrendering, the realities of motherhood and why she always speaks her truth. Claire keeps us laughing through lockdown but also shows such compassion for vulnerable people in our society by reminding us to check in on our neighbours, wear masks and keep a safe distance.  Claire always looks on the...
44m Oct 24, 2020
44m
S7 Ep3: The Good Glow with Julie Ledwidge
Julie Ledwidge has an amazing story of inner strength, the importance of checking in with yourself and a lesson for us all on how looking out for a loved one could their life.  Today, she tells me about being diagnosed with sepsis just days after having her first baby Max. She brought Max home from hospital on Christmas week and was looking forward to a cozy Christmas at home, but days later h...
52m Oct 17, 2020
52m
S7 Ep2: How To Live Well With Amanda Byram
Amanda Byram is one of Ireland's most loved TV presenters and wellness advocates. Today, she talks to me about how we can live well.  With Covid taking a toll on us, Amanda speaks about mental health, physical health and health for your soul. Her new book The Switch guides us through little steps we can take to make our life a happier place. She speaks about how we can change the negatives voi...
41m Oct 10, 2020
41m
S7 Ep1: The Good Glow with Audrey Hamilton
This week I'm joined by Audrey Hamilton. Audrey is my best friend and moved to LA in her 20s to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. We speak about her landing her dream role only for that dream to be shattered a couple of days later, why she and Jack decided they just had to come home to Ireland, how she's become one of Ireland's most successful pop artists and what it's like when your bes...
42m Oct 03, 2020
42m
S6 Ep13: The Good Glow Special Announcement & Danny O'Reilly
This week on the podcast I have a special announcement to share with my followers. There is a short Q&A plus I speak to The Corona's frontman Danny O'Reilly about things happening for a reason, life on the road and Dave leaving the band. I hope you enjoy this episode. Let me know what you think of the announcement! 
1hr 3m Aug 09, 2020
1hr 3m
S6 Ep12: The Good Glow with Rosanna Davison
Today I speak to Rosanna Davison. Rosanna found out she was expecting twin boys during lockdown after being told she would probably never be able to carry her own baby after being diagnosed with an immune system issue.  Rosanna and her husband Wes welcomed daughter Sophia to the world by a gestational surrogate in November 2019. Rosanna speaks to me about processing the news of her pregnancy,...
48m Aug 02, 2020
48m
S6 Ep11: The Good Glow with Rachel Gorry
This week I speak to Rachel Gorry. Rachel is a young mum with three beautiful daughters. Her husband Daniel was diagnosed with cancer when he was 27 and died just 18 months later in April.  Rachel has documented their journey and has been so open and honest about the realities of grieving a soul mate.  Her reality now is something she never imagined was waiting for her, but Rachel gets up and...
50m Jul 26, 2020
50m
S6 Ep10: The Good Glow with Melanie Murphy
This week I speak to the incredible Melaine Murphy. From cancelling her big wedding day to expecting a baby during a global pandemic, this has been quite the year for Melaine. She speaks to me about the Youtube video that changed her life forever, why she moved back to Ireland after following her dreams to LA and how she managed the disappointment of cancelling her dream wedding. There are so m...
47m Jul 19, 2020
47m