My Mindful Map: Journeys to Well-being

Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 25 Out Next Friday 29th May

> “Why am I rushing? Why am I still go, go, go?” In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Dargan of The Saucy Soul Coaching Studio [https://www.instagram.com/thesaucysoul_coachingstudio/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] — a somatic breathwork facilitator, meditation teacher, neuroscience mindset coach, and trauma-informed coach. Maria is also co-owner of The Yoga Yard and Root & Rise Events. Together, we explore the journey from high-pressure factory and corporate environments into more aligned, heart-led work — and the courage it takes to trust yourself, follow intuition, and create a life that supports wellbeing, presence, and authenticity. We also dive into nervous system awareness, people-pleasing, motherhood, burnout culture, and the importance of slowing down in a world that constantly tells us to speed up.  We Talk About: 🌿 Maria’s transition from factory life into wellness work and entrepreneurship 🌿 The impact of chronic stress and “go-go-go” culture on the nervous system 🌿 Motherhood, business ownership, and trying to balance both worlds 🌿 Somatic breathwork, nervous system regulation, and healing through the body 🌿 People-pleasing, self-trust, and overcoming fear of judgement 🌿 The “myth of normal” and how modern lifestyles disconnect us from ourselves 🌿 The role intuition and inner knowing can play in life decisions 🌿 Why slowing down can feel uncomfortable — but deeply healing Maria shares openly about the leap from a secure factory job into creating a more aligned and meaningful life through wellness work. She speaks beautifully about following the pull toward breathwork and creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves in a more grounded and compassionate way. 🔗 Connect with Maria Instagram: @thesaucysoul_coachingstudio [https://www.instagram.com/thesaucysoul_coachingstudio?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Instagram: @rootandrise_events [https://www.instagram.com/rootandrise_events?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Instagram: @the.yoga.yard [https://www.instagram.com/the.yoga.yard?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]   🎧 Listen & Watch 🎥 Watch video version on Patreon  [https://www.patreon.com/collection/1671356] 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify 🌐 Connect with Me Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie [http://www.eilisogrady.ie/] Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady [https://www.instagram.com/eilisogrady/] for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration. 💞 Support the Podcast If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫 Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing. 👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady [https://www.patreon.com/eilisogrady] ❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Breathwork #SomaticHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #TraumaInformed #WellbeingPodcast #HealingJourney #TheSaucySoul #RootAndRise #MindBodyConnection #FromBurnoutToBliss

🎙️ Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 24

> “There’s no transformation in life without a transaction”… invest in yourself! So advises Breda Birmingham, who is “sensational” at 60. In this episode, I’m joined by Breda Birmingham — a former public health nurse and midwife, now working as a menopause educator, workplace wellbeing consultant, and author of Midlife Women Rock – A Menopause Story for a New Generation. Breda brings a wealth of lived experience and professional insight to the conversation, and together we explore what it really means to navigate midlife as a woman today — from physical health and menopause to identity, purpose, and the opportunity for growth in this stage of life. We Talk About: 🌿 Breda’s journey from nursing into menopause education and advocacy 🌿 Why menopause has historically been a silent or taboo topic — and why that’s changing 🌿 The Arctic Challenge experience and raising awareness for women’s heart health 🌿 The importance of movement, exercise, and lifestyle in midlife wellbeing 🌿 Reframing midlife as a time of opportunity, growth, and rediscovery 🌿 The role of mindset, stepping outside comfort zones, and building resilience 🌿 Practical “small steps” for improving health — from walking and stretching to cold water immersion 🌿 The concept of the “100-year life” and redefining ageing in today’s world Breda shares insights from her work in the menopause space, highlighting how this life stage offers a powerful opportunity to reset habits and build a strong foundation for long-term health. She also speaks about her recent experience completing the Irish Heart Foundation Arctic Challenge — raising over €100,000 for women’s heart health — and why awareness, regular health checks, and education are so important for women over 40. 🔗 Connect with Breeda * Instagram: @midlifewomenrock [https://www.instagram.com/midlifewomenrock/] * Book: "Midlife Women Rock" - A Menopause Story for a New Generation [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09JMB34ZK?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnDYts4pCSt3Ywtnk9GdQKM94YGRUsQOEiVNAhnKrmjsc7V0czhrvlYqFw58I_aem_mWHjPmk5GZnwFm9D_79Bow] * Artic Challenge 2026: Irish Heart Foundation [https://fundraise.irishheart.ie/fundraisers/breedabermingham/arctic-challenge]  📚 Breeda’s Other Book Recommendations * “Your Joyful Years” by Prof Joyce Harper * “How to Age” by Liz Earle * “The 100-Year Life” by Lynda Gratton & Andrew J. Scott 🎧 Listen & Watch 🎥 Watch video version on Patreon  [https://www.patreon.com/collection/1671356] 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify 🌐 Connect with Me Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie [http://www.eilisogrady.ie/] Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady [https://www.instagram.com/eilisogrady/] for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration. 💞 Support the Podcast If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫 Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing. 👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady [https://www.patreon.com/eilisogrady] ❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. #JourneysToWellbeing #MidlifeWomen #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #HealthyAgeing #Mindfulness #Wellbeing

Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 24 Out Next Friday 15th May

> “There’s no transformation in life without a transaction”… invest in yourself! So advises Breda Birmingham, who is “sensational” at 60. In this episode, I’m joined by Breda Birmingham — a former public health nurse and midwife, now working as a menopause educator, workplace wellbeing consultant, and author of Midlife Women Rock – A Menopause Story for a New Generation. Breda brings a wealth of lived experience and professional insight to the conversation, and together we explore what it really means to navigate midlife as a woman today — from physical health and menopause to identity, purpose, and the opportunity for growth in this stage of life. We Talk About: 🌿 Breda’s journey from nursing into menopause education and advocacy 🌿 Why menopause has historically been a silent or taboo topic — and why that’s changing 🌿 The Arctic Challenge experience and raising awareness for women’s heart health 🌿 The importance of movement, exercise, and lifestyle in midlife wellbeing 🌿 Reframing midlife as a time of opportunity, growth, and rediscovery 🌿 The role of mindset, stepping outside comfort zones, and building resilience 🌿 Practical “small steps” for improving health — from walking and stretching to cold water immersion 🌿 The concept of the “100-year life” and redefining ageing in today’s world Breda shares insights from her work in the menopause space, highlighting how this life stage offers a powerful opportunity to reset habits and build a strong foundation for long-term health. She also speaks about her recent experience completing the Irish Heart Foundation Arctic Challenge — raising over €100,000 for women’s heart health — and why awareness, regular health checks, and education are so important for women over 40. 🔗 Connect with Breeda * Instagram: @midlifewomenrock [https://www.instagram.com/midlifewomenrock/] * Book: "Midlife Women Rock" - A Menopause Story for a New Generation [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09JMB34ZK?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnDYts4pCSt3Ywtnk9GdQKM94YGRUsQOEiVNAhnKrmjsc7V0czhrvlYqFw58I_aem_mWHjPmk5GZnwFm9D_79Bow] * Artic Challenge 2026: Irish Heart Foundation [https://fundraise.irishheart.ie/fundraisers/breedabermingham/arctic-challenge]  📚 Breeda’s Other Book Recommendations * “Your Joyful Years” by Prof Joyce Harper * “How to Age” by Liz Earle * “The 100-Year Life” by Lynda Gratton & Andrew J. Scott 🎧 Listen & Watch 🎥 Watch video version on Patreon  [https://www.patreon.com/collection/1671356] 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify 🌐 Connect with Me Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie [http://www.eilisogrady.ie/] Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady [https://www.instagram.com/eilisogrady/] for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration. 💞 Support the Podcast If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫 Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing. 👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady [https://www.patreon.com/eilisogrady] ❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. #JourneysToWellbeing #MidlifeWomen #MenopauseAwareness #WomensHealth #HealthyAgeing #Mindfulness #Wellbeing

🎙️ Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 23

> “What’s my inner sage trying to tell me?” > > We’ve been taught to look outside ourselves for answers… when everything is already inside. In this episode, I’m joined by Alice Murphy, founder of Yoga Wellness with Alice. With a background as a nurse tutor, Alice now works across yoga and Reiki, with a particular focus on menstrual wisdom and cyclical living. In our conversation, we explore what it truly means to reconnect with the body—not just through science or information, but through lived, embodied awareness. Together, we reflect on the journey from disconnection to trust, and the powerful wisdom that can be accessed when we begin to listen inwardly. We Talk About: 🌿 Alice’s journey from nursing into yoga, Reiki, and holistic wellbeing 🌿 The concept of cyclical living, the inner seasons and reconnecting with the body’s natural rhythms 🌿 The difference between intellectual understanding and embodied awareness 🌿 The impact of silence and shame around menstrual health growing up 🌿 Learning to trust the body instead of outsourcing health and wellbeing 🌿 The role of feminine and masculine energies within us all 🌿 Coming off hormonal contraception and returning to the natural cycle 🌿 Healing the “younger self” through awareness and self-compassion 🌿 Why this work is not linear — but a continuous unfolding of growth and learning 🌿 The importance of normalising conversations around the menstrual cycle for younger generations Alice shares deeply about her work supporting women to reconnect with their bodies through cyclical awareness, movement, and energy practices. She speaks to the importance of understanding your own unique rhythm, building trust in your body, and embracing all parts of yourself — particularly those that may have been silenced or misunderstood in earlier years. Her work invites a more compassionate, intuitive, and embodied way of living. 🔗 Connect with Alice Instagram: @yogawellnesswithalice [https://www.instagram.com/yogawellnesswithalice?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Tel: +353 85 184 8216 Email: abmurphy27@gmail.com [abmurphy27@gmail.com] Eventbrite: Reclaim Your Cycle - A Journey Home [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/reclaim-your-cycle-a-journey-home-tickets-1985596432380?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*h7jphw*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODc2NDU3NzQzLjE3NzY3ODU2OTQ.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzY3ODU2OTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzY3ODU2OTMkajYwJGwwJGgw] 🎧 Watch or listen: Watch video version on Patreon  [https://www.patreon.com/collection/1671356] or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify 🌐 Connect with me: Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie [http://www.eilisogrady.ie/] Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady [https://www.instagram.com/eilisogrady/] for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration. 💞 Support the podcast: If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫 Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing. 👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady [https://www.patreon.com/eilisogrady] ❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #CyclicalLiving #WomensWellbeing #BodyWisdom #MenstrualAwareness

Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 23 Out Next Friday 1st May

> “What’s my inner sage trying to tell me?” > > We’ve been taught to look outside ourselves for answers… when everything is already inside. In this episode, I’m joined by Alice Murphy, founder of Yoga Wellness with Alice. With a background as a nurse tutor, Alice now works across yoga and Reiki, with a particular focus on menstrual wisdom and cyclical living. In our conversation, we explore what it truly means to reconnect with the body—not just through science or information, but through lived, embodied awareness. Together, we reflect on the journey from disconnection to trust, and the powerful wisdom that can be accessed when we begin to listen inwardly. We Talk About: 🌿 Alice’s journey from nursing into yoga, Reiki, and holistic wellbeing 🌿 The concept of cyclical living, the inner seasons and reconnecting with the body’s natural rhythms 🌿 The difference between intellectual understanding and embodied awareness 🌿 The impact of silence and shame around menstrual health growing up 🌿 Learning to trust the body instead of outsourcing health and wellbeing 🌿 The role of feminine and masculine energies within us all 🌿 Coming off hormonal contraception and returning to the natural cycle 🌿 Healing the “younger self” through awareness and self-compassion 🌿 Why this work is not linear — but a continuous unfolding of growth and learning 🌿 The importance of normalising conversations around the menstrual cycle for younger generations Alice shares deeply about her work supporting women to reconnect with their bodies through cyclical awareness, movement, and energy practices. She speaks to the importance of understanding your own unique rhythm, building trust in your body, and embracing all parts of yourself — particularly those that may have been silenced or misunderstood in earlier years. Her work invites a more compassionate, intuitive, and embodied way of living. 🔗 Connect with Alice Instagram: @yogawellnesswithalice [https://www.instagram.com/yogawellnesswithalice?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Tel: +353 85 184 8216 Email: abmurphy27@gmail.com [abmurphy27@gmail.com] Eventbrite: Reclaim Your Cycle - A Journey Home [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/reclaim-your-cycle-a-journey-home-tickets-1985596432380?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*h7jphw*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODc2NDU3NzQzLjE3NzY3ODU2OTQ.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzY3ODU2OTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzY3ODU2OTMkajYwJGwwJGgw] 🎧 Watch or listen: Watch video version on Patreon  [https://www.patreon.com/collection/1671356] or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify 🌐 Connect with me: Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie [http://www.eilisogrady.ie/] Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady [https://www.instagram.com/eilisogrady/] for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration. 💞 Support the podcast: If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫 Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing. 👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady [https://www.patreon.com/eilisogrady] ❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #CyclicalLiving #WomensWellbeing #BodyWisdom #MenstrualAwareness