The Are Ya Well Podcast

S2 Ep 2: Rhona Cullinan. "If I didn't lose weight, I was going to die"

This week, I am joined by Rhona Cullinan, the owner of thriving CBD business Focus by Rhona. Rhona has been on quite a journey over the last few years. She has navigated challenges such as dealing with narcissistic abuse and repetitive toxic relationships, raising her three beautiful children, each with special needs, undergoing gastric bypass surgery twice, and successfully establishing her thriving company.
Rhona is a powerhouse and a real example of strength, determination and happiness.  I loved Rhona's positive and kind energy and I can see her going from strength to strength.  I am most definitely #teamrhona 
Rhonas Instagram 
It's My Time Facebook Group - Join 
Focus by Rhonas Website 
 
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S2: Ep 3: Shane Walsh: Silent Struggles: Men's Mental Health

This week, I am joined by Shane Walsh, also known as Shane Walsh Fitness. Shane is an online coach offering personalized fitness programs and nutritional guidance to female clients. His approach is often described as holistic, focusing not just on physical training but also on mental well-being and sustainable lifestyle changes.
Shane shares his personal journey with mental health on today's podcast. We discuss his experiences, from being bullied in his younger years to facing significant mental health challenges in his twenties. He then made the decision to give up alcohol and went on to establish a successful business. I admire Shane's honesty in addressing a topic that is often overlooked: men's mental health.
PS: Send this episode to someone who might be struggling. 
 
Find Shane:
Website:  http://Www.shanewalshfitness.com
Instagram: @shanewalshfitness 
Podcast: The Shane Walsh Podcast
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S2 EP 4: Tara Thompson: One in Four.

This week, I am joined by Tara Thompson. Tara is a trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher and a soon-to-be book author. Her upcoming book is titled The Quest: A Healing Journey from Trauma. In this episode, Tara gives us a deep dive into her life—from the corporate hustle to a string of failed relationships to a hectic social life. Tara delved into the world of mindfulness & meditation during lockdown, and it was then that she realized something terrible had happened to her in childhood. Tara discusses this on the podcast today.
This is ultimately a story of healing and redemption, and Tara exemplifies the hero's journey
Trigger warning: We discuss abuse and childhood trauma.
Find Tara:
Instagram: The Quest Yoga
Tara's classes and retreats: https://bookwhen.com/thequestyoga
Tara has some wonderful retreats happening on August, 31st, September, 14th and September, 22nd.  Click the link above to learn more.
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S2 EP 5: Brigid O'Hora: The Down-to-Earth Sommelier

For those of you the follow Brigid O'Hara aka bridey_wine_chats, I can attest to the fact that she is the nicest, friendliest most down to earth woman. It was such a pleasure to speak to her in her hometown of Achill Island. 
Brigid O'Hora has spent over twenty years working in the wine industry. She began her training in Australia and since then has been a wine studies lecturer, held several posts as sommelier at prestigious restaurants in Paris, Boston, Sydney, Dublin and Clare and set up her own wine tasting business which she ran for three years.
Nowadays, between raising her triplet children on the beautiful island of Achill off the west coast of Ireland, Brigid works as a Business Development Manager for Classic Drinks, an Irish wine company. And her passion remains spreading the joy of wine in a non-fussy, heartfelt manner, through food, joy and connection.
Brigids honesty is refreshing and of course we get honest about what it has been like for her raising triplets.
Brigid has a book due out in October, titled The Home Sommelier: Your down-to-earth guide to choosing good wine.  I honestly cannot wait to get my hands on it. I think its a great gift or stocking filler. 
You can pre-order here:
Easons - be in with a chance to win a wine hamper 
Amazon 
Dubray 
You can follow Brigid here on Instagram 
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S2 EP 6: Dez's Advice will change your life!!

Dez McMahon is back for season 2! Last season everyone was talking about dez's episode and I know you are going to love this episode even more. Dez is a medium, actor, voice-over artist and public speaker. 
For those of you who haven’t listened to my episode with Dez in season 1, you are in for a treat.  Dez is a special human and his wisdom knows no bounds.  This episode will nourish your soul. 
In this episode, we delve into the profound and trans formative power of love and connection. Dez gives us his unique perspective on the afterlife, grief, soulmates, attachment theory, love and friendship. 
We discuss the importance of self-discovery, the impact of positive energy, and the drive to make a difference in the world.   Plus, Dez offers valuable insights on protecting your energy and staying true to yourself amidst challenges.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation filled with hope, inspiration, and a call to action for a better future.
Tune in now and be inspired!
Find Dez:
Instagram 
Services:
1:1 readings and sessions
Corporate talks on confidence and motivation 
Acting & Voice Over 
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S2 EP7: Laura Farrington; The 5 Practices That Transformed My Life

It's me, hi! I'm back with a solo episode. Honestly, I've been wanting to do a solo episode for ages, but I've had such an incredible lineup of guests and stories that I put it on the back-burner but it's here now!
This week, I want to share five exercises that have significantly helped me on my personal journey—and continue to do so to this day. I truly believe that if I'd known about these exercises sooner, I could have avoided a lot of stress and anxiety in my life. So, I'm sharing them with you in the hope that all of them—or even just one—will help you too.
Episode Breakdown:9:10 – Manifestation21:00 – Meditation32:00 – Taking a Break from Alcohol40:00 – Affirmations50:00 – Gratitude
Share this episode with a friend or family member who needs to hear it and please let me know what has helped you on your healing journey—I love hearing from you! 
This episode is brought to you by my 21-day meditation course at www.meditatewithlaura.ie.Start your healing journey today and get lifetime access. It's so easy, only 10 minutes in the morning for a better day. 

S2 EP8: Clare Mansfield: Eggs of Hope: The Journey of Donation. Part 1

This week I am joined by the wonderful Clare Mansfield.   Clare takes us through her incredible journey to parenthood—from trying to conceive for four years, navigating IVF, to exploring egg donation, and everything in between. While it was not an easy path, Clare's storytelling makes it feel almost effortless. Her positive outlook on the struggles she faced is truly inspiring; she has transformed her pain into passion by helping others with their own fertility challenges.
Did you know that around 1 in 6 couples experience delays in getting pregnant? This statistic is on the rise, and we all know someone who may be struggling on their journey to parenthood. I encourage you to share this episode with them—they need to hear Clare's story.
 
Find Clare:
Website: https://floweringwithclare.com/
Retreats: www.fertilitysupportretreats.com
use code laura10 for 10% off your first retreat
LinkedIn: Flowering with Clare
Facebook: Clare Mansfield 
Offerings: 
1:1 consults 
Retreats - day events in 2024 in Dublin, Cork, Belfast & Carlow use code laura10 for 10% off your first retreat
Fertility Support Retreats - 3 day, 2 nights all-inclusive - coming soon in 2025!!
Email: floweringwithclare@gmail.com
Part two is out on Monday at 8AM so don't forget to set up your automatic downloads or follow me on your favorite streaming platform and get notified.
Please let me or Clare know what you thought of the episode, I love to hear your feedback! 
 
This episode was brought to you by www.meditatewithlaura.ie my 21 Day meditation course.  The classes are only 10mins every day and there is a range of meditations from breath-work to manifestation to gratitude.  This course will keep your vibration high throughout those winter months. 
 

S2 EP9: Egg Donation. Clare's Story Part 2

I’m back this week with the wonderful Clare as we conclude the story of her journey to building her beautiful family. Clare shares the unexpected double surprise that changed everything, followed by another natural surprise two years later. What began as a story of hardship turned into one of the most heartwarming and happiest endings imaginable
Clare turned her heartache into her passion and now helps parents who are enduring their own fertility struggles.  Details below. 
Find Clare:
Website: https://floweringwithclare.com/
Retreats: www.fertilitysupportretreats.com
use code laura10 for 10% off your first retreat
LinkedIn: Flowering with Clare
Facebook: Clare Mansfield 
Offerings: 
1:1 consults 
Retreats - day events in 2024 in Dublin, Cork, Belfast & Carlow use code laura10 for 10% off your first retreat
Fertility Support Retreats - 3 day, 2 nights all-inclusive - coming soon in 2025!!
Email: floweringwithclare@gmail.com
Please let me or Clare know what you thought of the episode, I love to hear your feedback! 
 
This episode was brought to you by www.meditatewithlaura.ie my 21 Day meditation course.  The classes are only 10mins every day and there is a range of meditations from breath-work to manifestation to gratitude.  This course will keep your vibration high throughout those winter months. 

S2:EP10: The Diddy Saga Unveiled: Lies, Cover-Ups, and Conspiracy

Hello friends,
This week, I’m diving deep into my obsession: the Diddy scandal. Since November 2023—when Cassie Ventura’s shocking accusations of abuse surfaced—I’ve been conducting my own research into everything Diddy and boy, is it grimey....
But here’s the thing: this scandal goes far beyond Diddy himself. The real question is, who else is involved in this alleged racketeering and sex trafficking conspiracy? The answer: many. Some of the names being uncovered are truly unexpected, and it’s been tough for me to see people I’ve admired in the industry in such a different light. 
In this 30-minute episode, I give you an overview of everything that’s unfolded so far—who’s being implicated, what’s being covered up, and how deep this conspiracy may run. And trust me, I’ve got plenty more research to share if you want me to dive even deeper!
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics including child sexual abuse (CSA), violence, drugs, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
Everything in this episode is alleged, but it’ll definitely make you think twice about some of your favorite celebrities.
I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you’re craving more, let me know—I’ve got a ton more to uncover!
 
Sources: 
The Sean Combs Indictment 
Katt Williams Interview on Club Shay Shay 
Jaguar Wright Diddy Do It
People Magazine - A timeline of sexual assault allegations against Diddy, including details on his legal battles: People.com article on Diddy​(
In-depth coverage of the racketeering and sex trafficking charges: AOL News article​
 Detailed reporting on the federal indictment and other accusations: TheGrio article

Bonus Episode: Paul Stenson on Achill Island – Finding Calm Amid Chaos

This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Paul Stenson. Paul was an absolute gentleman, and it was a true pleasure to sit down and hear his incredible story. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from battling addiction in the fast-paced streets of Dublin to finding peace and contentment on the tranquil shores of Achill Island.
We dive into Paul’s personal transformation, discussing how he left behind not just a bustling city, but an entire way of life. He opens up about the challenges he faced during his recovery, the pivotal moments that inspired change, and why he’s so much happier living in harmony with the serene beauty of Achill.
This episode is full of heartfelt stories, profound insights, and inspiring reflections on the power of change, self-discovery, and finding calm amidst life’s chaos. Whether you're seeking inspiration, a sense of peace, or just a good story, Paul’s journey is one you won’t want to miss.
Find Paul
Instagram 
Sabhna Saunas 
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