This week I’m joined by Jack Squibb, Sports Communications Officer with Irish Wheelchair Association.

We talk about the power of para-sport, the community behind it, and how it can nurture belonging, identity and confidence.

Jack shares insight into what real acceptance and visibility looks like and we chat about what a “level playing field” actually means in practice.

It’s a conversation about representation, access, and why inclusive sport matters for Ireland.

Socials:

@jacksquibb on Instagram

@jacksquibb on X

Recommendations:

[Website] IWA.ie

[Website] IWA.ie/sport

[Website] Paralympics Ireland https://paralympics.ie/

[nstagram] @iwa_sport

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This week I’m joined by Shani, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Donegal.

We talk about what it’s like to lose confidence in your creativity, step away from music, and slowly find your way back to it. Shani shares how her relationship with music has changed over time, from pressure and expectation to something more honest and personal.

We also get into the impact of social media on artists today, sober curiosity, and how friendships evolve as you grow into yourself.

A conversation about identity, self-trust, and what happens when you stop performing and lean into authenticity.

Socials:

@shanigeevz on instagram

@shanigeevz on TikTok

Recommendations:

[Spotify] Shani Artist Page https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AyzCkx44Rg7Y5EHrhkFG0

[Values Questionnaire] VIA character strengths 

https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register

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For our second episode, I sat down with Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin (more affectionately known as The Kerry Cowboy!) 

We talk about what the modern community really looks like in rural Ireland today, how it is changing, and what is at risk of being lost. We discuss the revival of the Irish language, the renewed pride many people feel, and the very real challenges that still exist in rural Gaeltacht areas.

Séaghan shares his perspective on what may be contributing to the male loneliness epidemic, particularly in rural settings, and how culture, connection and place intersect in powerful ways.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about heritage and what it means to belong in a changing Ireland.

Socials:

@kerry.cowboy on instagram

@kerrycowboy on TikTok

Recommendations:

[Community] Farming Organisation for people aged 17 - 40: Macre na Feirme https://macra.ie/

[Community] Irish Language Speaking Group: Caint & Comhrá https://sceal.ie/en/caint/

Other Communities:

Talamh Beo

Irish Rural Link

FarmConnect (MensNetwork.ie)

Gael Linn

Glór na nGael

Conradh na Gaeilge

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Welcome to the first full episode of A Place In The World!

In this episode, I chat to Molly Smyth from Healing Gals podcast. We explore systemic challenges facing community life in Ireland, unpack elements of the patriarchy and reflect on female empowerment. We also share our deep grá for Catherine Connolly and what she represents.

We don’t have all the answers (or always get everything right) but are willing to have the conversation anyway, to question our own thinking and to stay in an important conversation even when it feels imperfect.

Please note, this episode includes references to abuse and violence against women. Nothing explicit is discussed, but these themes are acknowledged as part of the wider societal context.

This was my first recorded episode (and first released!) I am getting better at time-keeping and will try to keep them more brief where I can, but this conversation had depth and breadth and deserved the space it took.

Socials:

@healinggalspodcast on Instagram

Healing Gals Podcast wherever you get your podcasts

Recommendations:

[Substack] Nobody Hates Women Like Women https://plumpits.substack.com/p/no-one-hates-women-like-women

Jason Poole’s Instagram is private but there is media documenting some of his work you can find on google. See also ‘Jennie’s Law’.

[ Instagram] @gordzcallingitout

[Instagram] @_whatmakesaman_

[Instagram] @lewiswedlock

[Book] How to Do The Work - Dr Nicole LePera

[Book] Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men - Caroline Criado Perez

[Academic Resource] SCARF Model, David Rock https://schoolguide.casel.org/uploads/sites/2/2018/12/SCARF-NeuroleadershipArticle.pdf

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Welcome listeners! I wanted to introduce myself and the aim of the podcast in a short introduction episode.

In this episode, I talk a little about myself and the motivations behind the podcast.

Ireland is the loneliest country in Europe (2022 European Commission Joint Research Centre study) and I am on a mission to hear people’s takes on what it’s going to take to return to the village!

Podcast themes will cover community, connection, belonging, loneliness, identity, love in modern times, happiness and all things adjacent.

Each week I will be joined by guests who bring their own perspectives on what it means to find your place in the world. If this resonates, please like, subscribe and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow us on instagram @aplaceintheworldpodcast or email us at [email protected]

Credits:

Host and Co-Producer: Katelyn Divilly

Editor and Co-Producer: Seán Lyons

Music: Jake Morgan

Photography: Kenny Gaughan

Recorded at: CREW Digital

References:

https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/projects-and-activities/survey-methods-and-analysis-centre/loneliness/loneliness-prevalence-eu_en

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