“This is the boldest thing I’ve ever done .” 

This week, I’m joined by Laura O’Mahony - and this conversation felt like sitting down with someone who tells the truth about life exactly as it is.

Laura is an actor, comedian, writer, and the host of the award-winning Red Raw Podcast. You might know her from The Young Offenders, Bridget and Eamonn, Republic of Telly, or her regular appearances on RTÉ’s Today - but behind the humour is someone with a huge amount of emotional depth, honesty, and self-awareness.

In this episode, we talk about everything from feeling out of place in college, navigating the entertainment industry, and becoming a mother, to burnout, identity shifts, people pleasing, and the pressure women feel to constantly “do it all.”

Laura speaks so openly about motherhood and how it changed her priorities, her relationship with herself, and even her definition of success. We also talk about social media, loneliness, creativity, ambition, and why learning how to slow down can sometimes be the hardest thing of all.

This conversation is funny, chaotic, vulnerable, and deeply relatable in all the best ways.

✨ In this episode:

• Growing up in Cork and always feeling creative
• Studying drama and feeling out of place in college
• Comedy, acting & finding confidence through performance
• Difficult experiences in theatre training
• The entertainment industry and rejection
• Becoming a mother and identity changes
• Burnout, overwhelm & trying to do everything
• Starting Instagram during motherhood & loneliness
• Social media, connection & community
• Learning to slow down and let go of perfectionism
• Parenting, pressure & finding joy in ordinary moments
• The success of the Red Raw Podcast
• Why humour can be both coping mechanism and connection

You can find Laura here: Red Raw Podcast IG | Instagram 

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.

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“We all want somebody who sees us and loves us.”

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of alcoholism and eating disorders

This week’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that sometimes the people who bring the most joy into the world have had to fight very hard to find it themselves.

I’m joined by Edgar Kirby, and from the moment we sat down, I knew this conversation was going to stay with me.

Edgar opens up about growing up with parents who struggled with alcoholism, and being raised by his older sister from the age of four. 

We talk about dance, creativity, food, binge eating disorder, body image, and the pressure so many people feel to constantly “keep going.” Edgar also shares how losing his dance studio during Covid unexpectedly became the beginning of a completely new chapter - one that led him into coaching, social media, and helping thousands of people change their relationship with food and themselves.

What I loved most about this conversation is Edgar’s honesty. He speaks with so much warmth, emotional intelligence, and compassion - not just for others, but finally for himself too.

✨ In this episode:

• Being raised by his older sister from age four
• Hyper independence and feeling “different” growing up
• Finding confidence through dance
• Building his own dance school
• Covid, losing his studio & starting over
• Gaining over 8 stone and struggling with binge eating disorder
• Food noise, emotional eating & body image
• Why weight struggles are never “just about food”
• Social media, coaching & helping others heal
• Building a career rooted in purpose and helping people
• Burnout, balance & learning to slow down
• Why success means nothing without peace

You can find Edgar here: Instagram | TikTok | K30 Programme | Edgar’s Real Life Recipes

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I wasn’t prepared for what happened… no one tells you what it’s really like.”

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage, baby loss, trauma, and mental health. 

This week I'm joined by Lorna Cronin, known online as @lorzylovey and while you might know her for her humour and relatability, this episode shares the story behind the laughter.

Lorna opens up about her experience of multiple miscarriages, including one deeply traumatic loss that changed everything for her. She speaks so honestly about the loneliness, the shock, and the reality of what women go through, often in silence.

We also talk about her journey with weight, body image, and her experience using GLP-1 medication, and how it’s impacted not just her body, but her mind.

What I loved most about this conversation is Lorna’s ability to hold both truth and humour at the same time, and how she uses comedy not to hide, but to cope.

This episode is raw, real, and incredibly important.

✨ In this episode:

• Growing up in Cork and feeling shy as a child
• ADHD and understanding herself later in life
• Early career, moving to London & homesickness
• Meeting her husband and building a life together
• Miscarriages and the emotional toll of loss
• The trauma of hospital experience 
• Loneliness, grief, and not feeling understood
• Using humour as a coping mechanism
• The pressure to “just get on with it”
• Her weight journey and body image struggles
• GLP-1 and how it changed her mindset
• Food noise, emotional eating & breaking patterns
• The stigma around weight loss medication
• Setting boundaries and starting to put herself first
• Social media, community & finding connection online
• Confidence vs courage and learning to back herself

You can find Lorna here: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok 

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.

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Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who had no choice but to be. 

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, miscarriage, and loss of a parent.

This week, I’m joined by Geraldine Jones, founder and CEO of Skin Formulas, but more importantly, a woman whose story is rooted in resilience, courage, and backing herself every step of the way.

From growing up on a dairy farm in Tipperary to losing her mum at just 15, Geraldine shares the life experiences that shaped her work ethic, her drive, and her ability to keep going, even in the hardest moments.

We talk about building a business from the ground up, trusting your instincts, and navigating grief while still showing up. Geraldine also opens up about miscarriage, the pressure of holding everything together, and what it really takes to grow something meaningful – in business and in life.

This conversation is about more than success – it’s about strength, self-belief, and learning how to look after yourself along the way.

✨ In this episode:

• Growing up in Tipperary and learning the value of hard work
• Losing her mum at 15 and growing up quickly
• Finding purpose in making people feel good through beauty
• Starting her career early and building confidence
• Taking the leap into business and opening her first clinic
• Creating Skin Formulas from real client needs
• Backing yourself and trusting your instincts in business
• The reality of COVID - miscarriage, motherhood & pressure
• Pivoting her business and showing up online every day
• Building a brand with purpose, values, and community
• Why resilience is her greatest strength
• Learning to prioritise herself after
• Rediscovering joy, fun, and balance

You can find Geraldine here: Instagram |  Website | Skin Formulas Instagram 

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of addiction, substance abuse, overdose, and mental health struggles.

“I promise you… I’ll make the mother of all comebacks.”

This week’s episode is one I won’t forget.

I sit down with Brenda Dennehy, known to many as Brenda’s Bits, for a conversation that is raw, honest, and deeply powerful. Brenda is a broadcaster, podcaster, and storyteller who has worked with Sky News, BBC, and ITV, building a career around sharing real-life stories with honesty, humour, and heart. But behind that career was a very different reality.

In this episode, she opens up about her journey through addiction, the moments that nearly broke her, and what it really took to come back from it all. What struck me most is how she owns every part of her story. The shame, the setbacks, the rock bottoms, and the decision to rebuild anyway.

Now almost seven years sober, Brenda is using her voice in a completely different way, through her podcast The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy and her work as a coach, helping others feel seen, supported, and less alone.

✨ In this episode:

• Growing up in Cork and early dreams of working in media
• The moment alcohol first “worked” 
• Functioning addiction and hiding it from those closest to her
• Rehab at 25 and the first turning point
• The reality of Xanax addiction and mixing substances
• Overdose, hospitalisation, and a second chance
• Losing her job and identity, and starting again
• “The mother of all comebacks” mindset
• Rebuilding her career and moving to London
• The power of storytelling and sharing real experiences
• Creating The Comeback podcast and helping others heal

You can find Brenda here: Instagram | The Comeback Podcast Instagram | YouTube

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of chronic illness, grief, loss, and disordered eating.

Sometimes life doesn’t just change - it asks you to become someone new.

In this episode, I sit down (again) with Annmarie O'Connor, someone who first joined me back in 2019, and whose life has transformed in ways neither of us could have imagined.

Since we last spoke, Annmarie has been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. What follows is one of the most honest, raw, and deeply human conversations we’ve had on BeBelle. From the diagnosis, to finding purpose again through storytelling, she shares it all with such courage and clarity.

This is a conversation about illness, but more than that, it’s about resilience, identity, and what it means to truly live when everything changes.

✨ In this episode:

• Annmarie’s early symptoms and the long road to diagnosis
• What Parkinson’s actually is and why it’s often misunderstood
• Living with a progressive condition and the unpredictability it brings
• The reality of pain, fatigue, and managing symptoms day to day
• Writing her book Twitch and turning pain into purpose
• Disordered eating, body image, and facing old patterns
• Grief, not just for others, but for past versions of yourself
• The power of visibility and breaking stigma around illness
• What her friend’s passing taught her about life, friendship, and time
• Why “we all have a twitch” and how our stories connect us

You can find Annmarie here: Linktr.ee | Instagram | Website | TikTok

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been saying the same thing about myself for years. It’s time I stop.

In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Miriam Hussey - speaker, author, co-founder of Soul Space, and someone I’ve admired for years.

Miriam’s new book Light Up is out now and after our chat, I walked away with more than a reading list. What really stuck with me was how she speaks about the mind, body, and soul as a circle and how most of us are only feeding two of the three.

This episode is about changing the way we speak to ourselves, about ourselves. I’ve always said “I’ve been big my whole life” - but Miriam made me question why I keep saying it, and how that language shapes how I feel. So, I’m tracking my words. And I’m trying to speak with more care.

✨ In this episode:

• The moment Miriam changed my mindset about the soul
• Food, self-image & what GLP-1 showed me
• The problem with saying “I’ve always been like this”
• How we teach children to internalise fear and shame
• The impact of early language on lifelong identity
• Setting small goals for mind, body and soul
• Why joy is a better compass than discipline

You can find Miriam here: Light Up Book | Light Up Retreat |  Website | Instagram 

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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Some people just make you want to be better. Grandad Billy is one of them.

In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Billy Kennedy - also known to many as Grandad Billy, and grandfather to Aine, the founder of The Smooth Company.

I don’t say this lightly: this episode is one of my favourites. Billy’s stories about chasing his future wife down O’Connell Street, raising six children, and finding deep meaning in love and family reminded me of what truly matters.

He may not look like your typical insurance man, but his gift for storytelling, kindness, and listening is something we can all learn from - in life, in business, and in how we show up for others.

This one will make you smile. It might make you cry. But most of all, I hope it leaves you feeling grateful - just like it did for me.

✨ In this episode:

• The story of how he met (and won over) the love of his life
• Why his marriage was the best time of his life
• Raising a big family and leaving a quiet legacy
• Reflections on kindness, mechanics, insurance and storytelling
• What we can learn from people who really listen
• Why I believe apprenticeship trades matter more than ever
• My thoughts on having him join a wellness retreat (!)

You can find The Smooth Company here: Website | Instagram | TikTok 

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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Some people bury their pain. Feebee Foran planted hers and something beautiful grew from it.

This week, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Feebee Foran, the heart behind Forager - a brand built from grief, grounded in nature, and rooted in joy.

We talked about so much: her childhood, her relationship with the earth, the loss of her father, and how digging into the soil helped her find her way again. It brought up memories of my own grief, and how movement and joy helped me heal in ways I never expected.

This minisode is about grief, yes - but also about grounding, growth, and going back to the things that made us feel alive when we were little. Whether that’s dancing, foraging, or just taking your shoes off in the grass.

✨ In this episode:

• How Feebee turned grief into creativity
• The grounding power of nature (and going barefoot!)
• What I’ve learned from movement, dance and joy
• How your childhood can point you back to purpose
• Naming Forager and building a business from the soul
• Why I believe the best businesses are born from healing

You can find Feebee here: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Website

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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Some people are quietly brilliant - Jenny Johnston O’Neill is one of them.

In this minisode, I’m reflecting on my conversation with Jenny Johnston O’Neill - CEO of Azure, a marketing visionary, and someone I’ve admired from the moment I met her.

Jenny’s story is full of the kind of moments we don’t always celebrate enough - dancing at Julian Benson’s classes, working behind the scenes in agencies, seeing things differently. Her career path is proof that you don’t have to follow a traditional route to lead with impact. Her joy, her creativity, and her approach to business are magnetic - and I truly believe this is only the beginning.

We talk about marketing, making things famous, and why being “good at school” doesn’t define your success. Jenny reminded me that some of the most powerful women I know didn’t shout their way to the top - they just did the work with heart.

✨ In this episode:

• The moment I knew Jenny was going to be someone to watch
• Growing up in dance and finding confidence outside the classroom
• Her marketing mindset: “How do we make it famous?”
• Loving business, without losing yourself
• The connection between purpose and performance
• Why I believe this is just the start for her

You can find Jenny here: LinkedIn | Instagram Azure Communications: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube

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