Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige

• ​Annmarie O’Connor : Life with Parkinson’s

  Topics covered: Early-onset Parkinson’s disease, symptoms, pain, denial, grief, acceptance, adapting.In this episode, I speak with Irish Examiner fashion editor and author, Annmarie O’Connor, about her experience of living with Parkinson’s disease.The youngest of five girls, Annmarie grew up on Long Island, New York, before moving to Ireland at the age of twelve. With strong family roots here — her mother’s side is from Inishbofin — many of her childhood summers were spent on the island.She went on to build a successful career in fashion styling, working in the industry for almost two decades, and has already published two books: The Happy Closet and The Happy Medium.But in December 2021, her world changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease — a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, mood, motivation, and much more.Her memoir, ​'Twitch – My Life with Parkinson’s​', has just been released, and in this conversation Annmarie speaks openly about the past few years, what the condition has taught her, and the realities of life now.Any mention of medication in this episode is Annmarie’s personal experience only and should not be taken as medical advice.The Michael J. Fox article referenced in our chat can be found here:​'Pity is another form of abuse' - Michael J Fox on Parkinson'sIf you enjoy Ready to be Real, please consider following, rating, and reviewing the podcast — it really makes a difference.And thank you, as always, for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Real Take : Sophie Morris​

  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 ​b​onus episode I speak to health food advocate and Instagram sensation Sophie Morris about food labels and what to be aware of when doing our food shop, health halos and how she deals with criticism.​You can hear the full conversation with Sophie Morris now.​Listen here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sophie Morris : The Sophie effect

  Topics covered : Understanding food labels, ultra processed food, the psychology of supermarket shopping, clever food swaps, health halos and handling criticism. ​Welcome to my first episode back after the summer break, I’m joined by health food advocate and Instagram sensation, Sophie Morris.S​he lives in Greystones, in Wicklow with her husband Robbie and their two boys, Wrio and Max.And over the past year, her following online has skyrocketed thanks to her no-nonsense food videos — breaking down the tricks of the food industry and showing us how to make smarter choices.She learned so much about the business of food when she ran her own cookie-dough company (Kooky Dough) back in 2009, and she’s now channelling all of that experience into her brand-new book 'Sophie’s Swaps' — a must-have for anyone who wants to shop and eat with more awareness.In this conversation, Sophie explains how the food system really works, how we’re being manipulated in the supermarket aisles, what to watch out for on labels, and the clever swaps that can make a big difference​.If you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Update and feedback, míle buíochas

  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 much for your continued support, it means so much to me and thanks also to my amazing guests who made these conversations possible. The past ten months have been intense — full of meaningful work (I've been working on a documentary series) and the juggle of modern life — so I haven’t been as consistent with the pod as I would’ve liked. That said, the episodes I have released have been powerful.With over 200 conversations available, there’s plenty to revisit — from thought-provoking, emotional discussions to unforgettable chats with incredible guests like photographer and activist Misan Harriman and the one and only Dr. Gabor Maté.We’ve tackled everything from grief, addiction, and coercive control, to menopause, adolescence, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.These are honest, human conversations — some might challenge you, and many will stay with you long after you’ve listened to them.If you have any feedback for me, guest suggestions, or topics you'd love me to explore when I'm back, please do get in touch — DM me on Instagram 𝗦í𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗼𝗶𝗴𝗲 (@sileseoige) • Instagram photos and videos or drop an ema​il to [email protected] a lovely summer, and I’ll chat to you again in September — more organised than ever, with weekly episodes you can rely on.And as always...Saoirse don Phalaistín. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• DJ Nikki Hayes : Behind the name

  Topics covered : Identity crisis, bullying, self-worth, addiction, alcohol, drugs, money laundering, court case, self-sabotage, Covid, homelessness, taking responsibility, rebuilding her life. In this episode I sit down with DJ Nikki Hayes — whose real name is Eimear O’Keeffe. Eimear or Nikki as she’s better known, rose to fame as a hugely popular voice on radio stations like 2FM and Spin 1038 but behind the mic, she was struggling. Her battle with addiction, eventually led her to lose everything — her family, her job, her home, and her sense of self. For three harrowing months, she lived on the streets of Dublin, sleeping rough. In this raw and moving episode, she talks openly about hitting rock bottom, facing legal battles, taking ownership of her actions and finding the strength to rebuild her life. Today, she's back doing what she loves, working in radio again on East Coast FM. But most importantly, she’s restoring her life with her daughter Farah who she adores. If you’ve been affected by this conversation, please know that there is help available… Urgent help - HSE.ie Tiglin Challenge Limited If you’re a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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