greener fields

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with MaryRose Shanahan from Leap in West Cork — a Pilates teacher and the founder of Wild Atlantic Recovery, a mobile sports recovery business.After finishing she made the decision to move to Dubai, navigating a breakup and life away from home for the first time. That choice sparked three years of travel, during which she lived in seven countries, including Bali, Australia, France, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Dubai.In this episode she reflects on recognising when her life no longer felt aligned, the lessons she learned through self-development, completing her yoga teacher training in Thailand, and working as a recovery coach across Southeast Asia. She also opens up about injury, the challenge of knowing when it was time to come home, and the pull that eventually brought her back to West Cork.Now home MaryRose shares how cold water swimming — especially in Lough Hyne helped her reconnect with herself and how founding Wild Atlantic Recovery allowed her to bring everything she learned on her travels into meaningful work. Another special conversation so make sure to check it out.Instagram: @greenerfieldss @Maryroseshanahan_ @wildatlanticrecovery

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Máire Nixon from Co. Mayo, who now calls Perth home.Growing up in Westport, Máire went on to complete both her undergrad and Masters in Galway. In this episode, she talks through the moment she decided to move to Australia — a simple “now or never” decision that set everything in motion. She shares the reality of those early months: doing farm work in Orange on her own, adjusting to a completely new environment, and eventually moving to Perth where she began to find her feet and build a life.Máire also reflects on home — what it’s like to live so far from Ireland, how distance has shifted her perspective, and the balancing act of creating a new life while staying connected to where you’re from. She speaks openly about the lessons she’s picked up along the way, from trusting her own judgment to adapting when things don’t go to plan and so much more.Another beautiful conversation, so make sure to check it out!Instagram: @greenerfields @hannahnash01 @mairenixon

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with 26 year old Josh Proper from Waterford now living in Wicklow, who is now two years into his recovery journey.In this beautifully honest conversation, Josh speaks about his childhood and shares his lived experience with addiction — describing how it began, how he spent years functioning on the surface, and how distractions kept him from facing what was really going on.After reaching the point he describes as “giving up on himself,” Josh talks about finding Tiglin, what those early days of recovery were like, and how community became the turning point he didn’t know he needed. From joining Inner Fight and meeting friends who have become family, to discovering purpose in endurance running and routine, Josh shares how connection helped rebuild his life.Throughout the episode Josh reflects on the power of communication, the importance of honesty and the quiet work of figuring yourself out with no shortcuts. His message is simple but strong: be you, and own it. This really is a special conversation — so make sure to check it out this week.TW: Topics of addiction, mental health & suicide are discussed.Instagram: @josh999_ @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Niamh Hogan from County Clare. In this beautiful conversation Niamh opens up about growing up in Clare, her journey into nursing, her experience of what it’s been like living and working in both London and Dublin while she also shares how music has always been a guiding force in her life.Along the way, Niamh talks about navigating decision-making in her 20s, the value of putting yourself out there even when it feels uncomfortable, and the lessons she’s learned from her time abroad. She reflects on the importance of caring for your health — both physically and mentally — and embracing the moments that make life meaningful.This episode is an uplifting reminder to trust your gut, challenge comparison, and live every day to the fullest, so make sure to check it out this week.Instagram: @niamhannhogan @niamhhoganmusic @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

In this week’s episode, Hannah sits down with Jess Murray to chat about growing up in the Gaeltacht, life in London as well as her passion for exploring the world.Throughout this heartfelt conversation, Jess reflects on her college years in Dublin, discovering her passion for travel and adventure, and speaks about her reality of London life. Jess also speaks about trusting your instincts when it’s time for change, the story behind creating Jet Off with Jess, and her inspiring goal to visit 25 countries in 2025 while she shares the emotions behind her decision to move back home, a journey many listeners will likely deeply relate to.This is a beautiful, honest discussion about navigating life as a young adult, learning from the people and places that shape you, and trusting that life will unfold exactly as it should.Instagram: @jetoffwithjess @hannahnash01 @greenerfields