Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige
Episodes
Deirdre Nicole Hegarty : An adoption story
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Mother and Baby home, adoption, grief, faith, taboo, shedding shame, transgenerational trauma, therapy, holotropic breathwork, m...
Change and answers with Niamh Ennis : Real Take
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this snippet, business mentor and change coach Niamh Ennis speaks about the power of change, whether it arrives suddenly in our lives or is...
Niamh Ennis : How grief changes you
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Pancreatic cancer, grief, sympathy, therapy, good girl conditioning, life changes, intuition, journaling. This week, business...
Sheela's (Síle's) Day and the Divine Feminine : The Real Take
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Real Take, I'm sharing a short snippet of my recent conversation with Celtic wisdom teacher and guide Mari Kennedy.Here she talks to us...
Mari Kennedy : Sovereign Queen
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : The dark feminine/An Chailleach, infertility, grief, good girl conditioning, masculine and feminine forces, patriarchy, menopause, 4 ...
Michael Harding : Real Take
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I'm dipping into the Ready to be Real archive for this week's Real Take.In this snippet, I speak with the wonderfully reflective Michael Harding, as h...
Iza Clarke : Strength training, nutrition and recovery
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by personal trainer and online coach Iza Clarke.Originally from Poland, Iza has been living in Ireland for the past 18 years. She...
Family Dysfunction : Real Take
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : toxic family systems, boundaries, living grief, healing.For this week's Real Take, Josh Connolly talks about the unspoken truth of...
Josh Connolly : Family Dysfunction
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Alcoholism, toxic family systems, boundaries, living grief, compassion, healing.This week I speak to author Josh Connolly about fa...
Tommy Tiernan : The Real Take
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s Real Take, we’re dipping into the archive. Back in May 2020, during the height of COVID restrictions, I recorded a remote conversat...
Toys and Aggressive Play : What's healthy for kids?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is aimed at parents of young children through to preteens and I’m speaking with child and adolescent psychotherapist Debbie Cullinane.D...
The Real Take : Brother Richard on dying
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Real Take, Brother Richard speaks about death in a deeply comforting way, drawn from his years of accompanying people at the end ...
Brother Richard : Calming the Storms
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Meditation, religion, spirituality, distractions, boredom and creativity, authenticity, discernment, validation, forgiveness, death, ...
The Real Take : Nicola Tallant
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Real Take, we step beyond the headlines with crime journalist Nicola Tallant and get a real sense of what makes her tick.If you’re e...
Nicola Tallant : True Crime Insider
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Crimeworld, fraudsters, the Regency Hotel shooting, The Kinahans, Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, being a mother, resilience.I'm joined...
Gavin Meenan : Actions Have Consequences
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered: Addiction, porn, car accident, death, family dynamics, shame, guilt, grief, forgiveness, therapy, support, compassion, healing.In this...
The Real Take : Wellness with Clare McKenna
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this snippet I speak to broadcaster and author Clare McKenna about wellness.If you enjoy this and you’d like to hear more, the full con...
Clare McKenna : What is Wellness?
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Moving house, dementia, grief, diet culture, anxiety, privilege, breathwork.In this episode, I’m joined by broadcaster Clare McKenn...
The Real Take : Aoife Dunne
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this snippet comedian Aoife Dunne brings us back to her mothers funeral, 15 years ago.(Her Mum Maria died suddenly of a heart attack in December 20...
Aoife Dunne : Love, loss and belly laughs!
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Grief, love, sudden death, comedy, trolling, ADHD, childfree by choice. I cannot tell you how much I loved this conversation....
The Real Take : Fiona Morgan Coleman
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take, a moment of honesty and wisdom from the heart of Ready to be Real.Content creator and Garda Fiona Morgan Coleman lives ...
Fiona Morgan Coleman : Life is for living
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Stage 3 aggressive breast cancer diagnosis, mastectomy, axillary clearance, chemotherapy, radiation, recurrence, ovaries and fallopia...
The Real Take : Garron Noone
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse into the honesty and connection at the heart of every episode of Ready to be Real.In this snippet I speak to onlin...
Garron Noone : Delicious
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, family, music, fame. In my final episode of 2025, I’m joined by the one and only Mr. Garr...
The Real Take : Sexual role play
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse into the honesty and connection at the heart of every episode of Ready to be Real.In this snippet I chat to sex ed...
Grace Alice : Sex talk
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : vaginismus, shame, libido, faking orgasm, sexual compatibility, body image, acceptance, masturbation, sexual confidence, sex toys, an...
Real Revisit : Hala Sourani
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Life in Gaza, living under occupation, murder, grief, trauma, injustice.I am revisiting this conversation as the incredible Hala Sour...
The Real Take - Vanessa Ogbonna on racism
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse into the honesty, wisdom and connection at the heart of every episode of Ready to be Real.I’m speaking with V...
Vanessa Ogbonna - The Traitors Ireland
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : The Traitors, growing up in Direct Provision, football career, injury, grief, Lupus diagnosis, faith, 2023 Dublin riots, racism.This ...
Parenting : Regulation is the goal
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Unpacking 'calm' parenting, navigating meltdowns (for adults and kids), the power of play in building connection with ki...
The Real Take - Seán Boylan on The Hill of Tara
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse into the honesty, wisdom and connection at the heart of every episode of Ready to be Real.Today, I’m revisiting ...
Joanne Griffin : AI and humanity
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : AI in today's world, awareness.In this episode, I speak to technology consultant and author Joanne Griffin.She's married to Mark, the...
Laura Murphy : Why blood donors matter
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Leukaemia, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant, pregnancy, birth story, positive mindset, exercise, faith, gratitude...
Bláthnaid Raleigh : Aftermath
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : rape, trauma, living in fear, self harm, PTSD, reclaiming. Bláthnaid Raleigh is from Mullingar, and her world changed forever a...
Real Revisit : Samhain
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Ready to be Real revisit from 2020 — recorded during the height of the Covid restrictions.In it, I speak to folklorist, artist and musicia...
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin: The Cailleach
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered: Gaeilge, music, heritage, culture, shame, colonisation, Irish Americans, Samhain, An Chailleach.In this special Oíche Shamhna epis...
Denise Phillips : Miracles Do Happen (re-release)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Fertility, multiple rounds of IVF, miscarriage, acceptance, magic.This is a re-release of a conversation I recorded with business ...
Denise Gough: Part 2 — Speaking from the scar
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Grooming, childhood sexual abuse, shame, addiction, survival, recovery, therapy, healing, acting, Palestine, censorship, collective c...
The Real Take - Denise Gough on Palestine
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this snippet I...
Denise Gough: Part 1 — Acting, Celebrity Culture and the West Bank
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Acting, celebrity culture, Palestine, grief, Zionism, solidarity.This week, I’m honoured to speak with award-winning Irish actor De...
The Real Take - Dr. Gabor Maté on humanity
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short clip, I revisit the powerful words of Dr. Gabor Maté — words that are resonating so deeply with me right now, especially in light of ...
Laura Dowling : Love your vulva!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Shedding shame, pubic hair, pelvic floor muscles, UTI's, periods, STI's, birth, constipation and the importance of fibre. This w...
The Real Take - Catherine Connolly
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this snippet I speak to Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly about how she feels about politics, what matters to her and what ...
Catherine Connolly — Presidential Hopeful
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a conversation I recorded on the 3rd of September with Independent TD and Presidential candidate, Catherine Connolly.She lives in the Claddagh...
The Real Take - Róisín El Cherif
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom, and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this mini-pod, I revi...
Fintan Drury : Catastrophe : Nakba II
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : a brief history of Palestine, Israeli mindset, racism, dehumanisation, solidarity. I sat down with author and activist Fintan Dr...
The Real Take : Miriam Hussey
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this mini pod&nbs...
Miriam Hussey : True wellness
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Nervous system responses to stress, chakras, spiritual bypassing, self and collective care, motherhood, gratitude. In this episo...
The Real Take : Parkinson's Disease
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered: Early-onset Parkinson’s disease, anger, grief, acceptance, adapting.This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom an...
Annmarie O’Connor : Life with Parkinson’s
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered: Early-onset Parkinson’s disease, symptoms, pain, denial, grief, acceptance, adapting.In this episode, I speak with Irish Examiner fa...
The Real Take : Sophie Morris
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Real Take — a glimpse of the honesty, wisdom and connection you’ll find in every episode of Ready to be Real.In this bonus ...
Sophie Morris : The Sophie effect
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Understanding food labels, ultra processed food, the psychology of supermarket shopping, clever food swaps, health halos and handling...
Update and feedback, míle buíochas
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update about Ready to be Real...I'm taking a break for the summer, but I’ll be back again in the autumn.Thanks so m...
DJ Nikki Hayes : Behind the name
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Identity crisis, bullying, self-worth, addiction, alcohol, drugs, money laundering, court case, self-sabotage, Covid, homelessness, t...
Rosita and Chupi Sweetman : Love, Loss, Liberation
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Activism, social justice, betrayal, family estrangement, patriarchy, responsibility, grief, regrets, forgiveness, love, business...
Kate O'Dwyer : Visibility and why it's important (re-release)
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Imposter syndrome, vulnerability, shedding shame, triggers, self-sabotage, apologising, blocks, boundaries, self-worth, ADHD, conditi...
Rory O'Neill : Shameless (re-release)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Mental health, homophobia, same-sex marriage referendum in Ireland, rejecting shame. This week marks 10 years of the marriage eq...
Joe Canning : Straight shooter
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Hurling career, All Ireland Finals (2017 & 2018), growing up, learning from failure, resilience, criticism, coping with fame, lov...
Charlene Masterson : A Survivors Voice (re-release)
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Sexual abuse, grooming, domestic violence, rape, incest, sexual assault, coercive control, manipulation, gaslighting, guilt, shame, r...
Jack Fitzgerald: One in four
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Childhood sexual abuse, grooming, secrecy, shame, self-harm, intense flashbacks, suicide attempts, therapy, consent.Jack is an extrao...
Richard Hogan : Affairs (re-release)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Betrayal, heartbreak, breakdown, trust, prevention, repair, connection, healing. Originally from Douglas in Cork, psychothe...
Richard Hogan : Adolescence - preteen and teenager
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Connection, communication, boundaries, friendships, modelling, play dates, safety, brain development, true masculinity, the manospher...
Gerry Hussey : Our inner voice
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : the power of the mind, our inner critic, inner coach, affirmations, consistency.Gerry Hussey is a performance psychologist who has be...
Jake Carter and Karen Byrne : Love on the dancefloor (re-release)
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Dancing with the Stars, life during lockdown, their relationship.In this episode I speak to couple Jake Carter and Karen Byrne.They&n...
Pat Divilly : Shadow work
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : self-worth, being authentic, imposter syndrome, grief, plant medicine, healing.This week I speak to Pat Divilly.Originally from Limer...
Alannah Sheehan : A different route
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Cancer, Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), control the controllables, shift in perspective, healthy body and mind, affirmations, positive...
Alana Kirk : Friendships and Fun, why they're important!
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Friendships, fun, rest, boundaries, loneliness, over-thinking.Alana Kirk is a coach, speaker and author who helps women find more bal...
Alana Kirk : The practical, invisible and emotional load
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Overwhelm, ‘good girl’ conditioning, patriarchy, unlearning, importance of rest, empowerment. This week I speak ...
Eating Distress : Recovery is possible (re-release)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning : Disordered eatingA few years ago I spoke to Aoife O’Brien about life with and after an eating disorder. Aoife now lives ...
Mary Kate Slattery (re-release)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Anorexia, grief, shame, perfectionism, recovery, gratitude, the inner critic, CBT, social media, filters, boxing, meditation, feminin...
Sarah Nicole Landry : The Birds Papaya (re-release)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Body acceptance, shedding shame, diet culture, disordered eating, body image, unlearning, motherhood, loss of identity, blended famil...
Ger Redmond : Being a good role model
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Traumatic childhood, abandonment, disappointment, pain, breaking negative cycles, self-worth, sport, faith.Last year I sat down to sp...
Allison Keating : Navigating challenges
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Feeling ignored and unheard, suffering, honouring how you feel, acceptance, expectation, disappointment, judgment, jealousy and envy,...
Brigid : Goddess and Saint (re-release)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Imbolc and the symbolism and significance of Brigid.In this episode, I speak to historian and artist Shelly Mooney who runs the brill...
Raeeka Yassaie : Climate in crisis
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Climate crisis, capitalism, activism, Gaza, LA wildfires, Iran, community care, resistance, joy. Rae...
Dr. Gabor Maté : Finding ourselves and freedom
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Gaza, parenting, co-sleeping, attachment, worthiness, cancer, thyroid, compassion. In my first episode of 2025, my guest is the ...
Hala Sourani : Gaza, forever in my heart
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Life in Gaza, living under occupation, murder, grief, trauma, injustice.In my final episode in 2024, I speak to Palestinian mother Ha...
Jacqueline Kelly : What is Matrescence?
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Motherhood, grief, loss of identity, birth trauma, breastfeeding, shedding shame, celebrity culture, awakening, humanity.In this epis...
Menopause Part 3 : Lifestyle, past traumas and life beyond menopause
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Sleep, food, exercise, connection, sex, health appointments, past traumas.This is the third episode with Menopause coach and author, ...
Menopause Part 2 : HRT & Supplements re-release
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : HRT, early menopause, supplements.This episode was recorded over 3.5 years ago but is still as relevant as ever.I speak to Menopause ...
Menopause Part 1 : Perimenopause re-release
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Anxiety, brain fog, flooding, hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, aches and pains, urinary incontinence, vaginal atrophy, pelvic ...
Gerry Hussey : Questions to ask ourselves
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Purpose, self and collective care, connection, values, non-negotiables, balance, legacy. Gerry Hussey otherwise known as 'The So...
Nicola Hanney : Surviving Coercive Control
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Cancer, red flags, coercive control, faith, resilience.This week I speak to the incredible Nicola Hanney.Nicola lives in Dublin with ...
Allison Keating : Glimmer seeker
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Uncovering blind spots, racism, overwhelm, anxiety, panic attacks, burnout, regulation and dysregulation, consumerism, community and ...
Misan Harriman : Bridge building
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : George Floyd, Black Lives Matter movement, trauma, racism, empathy, capitalism, celebrity culture, social media, privilege, coloniali...
Professor Ian Robertson: Confidence (re-release)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Confidence, courage, anxiety, affirmations, bullshitting, self-talk. In this episode I speak to Professor Ian R...
Dr. Katriona O Sullivan : From extreme poverty to award-winning lecturer (re-release)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Poverty, heroin addiction, neglect, abuse, childhood rape, dysfunction, shame, positive influences, kindness, breaking negative cycle...
Roseanna Ruane : Saoírse's legacy
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Childhood cancer, grief, perspective, gratitude. In this episode I speak to Roseanna Ruane about her wonderful daughter Saoírse...
Farah Nabulsi : Award winning filmmaker
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Resistance, solidarity, grief, finding purpose, empathy and selective empathy, creativity, racism, colonisation, injustice, double st...
Interior Design - Benefits, budgets & trends!
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Interior design, discovering your own style, trends. In this bite-sized episode I chat to interior designer Tiffany Jones of Bea...
Laura Dowling : The fabulous pharmacist!
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Women’s health – sex, miscarriage, perimenopause, incontinence, shedding shame; motherhood and Mum guilt, Gaza and social media c...
Karen Dempsey : The Bald Priestess & Entheos Ireland
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Alopecia Universalas, positive birth story, empowerment, inequality, activism, allyship, grief, miscarriage, still birth, episiotomy,...
Constipation : Why you can’t go and what you can do about it
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Fibre, relaxation, routine, sleep, gut-brain axis, impact of stress, IBS, microbiome, biotics.Registered dietitian Lorraine Cooney ha...
Sarah Durham Wilson : Rebel with a cause
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Palestine, Sinéad O’Connor, patriarchy, patriarchal feminine, family dynamics, wellness industry, grief, activism, midlife, decolo...
Holly Cairns : Politics is Personal
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Politics, Gaza, threat of the Far-right, people power.This week I speak to farmer, scientist, feminist and leader of the Social Democ...
Michael Harding : Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary (re-release)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Failure, faith, religion, awareness, meditation, death, compassion, love. This is a re-release of an episode I recorded wit...
Bealtaine – The Hill of Uisneach, Handfasting and the Hawthorn (re-release)
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shelly Mooney is a historian and artist who lives in County Wexford with her husband Kev, their sonFerdia and Lola their dog and she runs the brillian...
Alana Kirk : Midlife coach
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Illness, grief, miscarriage, motherhood, divorce, diet culture, overcoming challenges, self-regulation, thriving. This wee...
Fiona Brennan - Sleep well
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : the factors that impact our sleep, the benefits of good sleep and how to improve it.This week I speak to clinical hypnotherapist and ...
Róisín El Cherif : Palestinian pride
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics covered : Palestinian heritage, injustice, speaking up, Zionism, artwashing.This week I speak to Irish Palestinian artist, Róisín El Cherif a...