Beyond the Norm

Beyond the Norm

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Beyond the Norm episodes

  • Menopause Special with Dr Genevieve Ferraris - What is it and How can I support myself? - Beyond the Norm Podcast
    Having gone into sudden surgical menopause in 2022 Norma was eager to share an expert view of what the menopause is and how it can impact women.
    Dr Genevieve Ferraris is a GP in the Menopause Hub, Dublin and shares her own background and working in women's health in Ireland vs South Africa.
    Genevieve discusses and shares her expertise on:
    The difference between peri menopause and menopause.
    What age it can begin and end
    What are the symptoms
    How you support your self through all the different interventions from medical through to alternative
    Norma also shares her experience of both endometriosis and her hysterectomy which caused her to go into sudden menopause at 44.
    Genevieve is found at the Menopause Hub and takes clients online and in person throughout Ireland
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-ferraris-35451b1b9/
    https://www.themenopausehub.ie/
    Other supports Norma mentioned that support her:
    https://www.amandanordell.com/ - Accupuncture
    https://www.theamatsuclinic.ie/
    https://bevporrino.simplybook.it/v2/#
    50 min
  • Childless by Circumstance - Not a Mother - Beyond the Norm Podcast
    A recent post on instagram around World Childless Week triggered a huge response from many of my followers and felt called to highlight your unique feelings and experiences on this topic.
    More info on World Childless Week here : https://worldchildlessweek.net/press-release
    I identify with many terms around this, in the past I have said out loud;
    'I couldnt' have children'
    'I don't have children but would have wanted them'
    'I am not a mother and will never be a mother'
    This episode covers this normally taboo topic and unique stories of two women in particular.
    I am really grateful for Eimear Byrne of https://momentsofsparkle.ie/ and Clare Kelly of https://inscentions.com/ for sharing both their unique stories on this topic.
    Eimear, has used mindfulness and self-compassion to support her experience as an IVF survivor and now shares this with other women who have been through or going through the same.
    Clare reflects on where she now finds herself as not a mother by circumstance and how her dreams are becoming fainter as the time passes.
    Both are humble, vulnerable and reflective of their situations and I feel you will all find something they say that resonates.
    I also share the perspective of my followers on instagram who kindly shared their views and experience on the topic.
    Clare and I mention Ruby Warrington and this interview: HERE and her site which mentions her book: https://www.rubywarrington.com/books/women-without-kids/
    If anyone would like to share their stories with me publicly or anonymously please do get in touch via insta @normaokelly or email [email protected]
    I am so grateful to Eimear and Clare and also my tribe who encourage me to be brave and inspire me by their lives each day! Thank you x
    1 hr 22 min
  • Beyond the Norm -Mary Jennings - Forget the Gym Interview
    This is a really special interview with the wonderful Mary Jennings of Forget the Gym, RTE Ray D'arcy Show, Brendan O'Connor Show and Irish Times and published author.
    Mary is someone I greatly admire, who is humble and courageous in all she has achieved and all she has done for so many women and men both in Ireland and also for the Irish diaspora Internationally!
    Mary has dared 1000s of people to get into the fresh air, move, run and achieve things they felt were impossible. She is the truest definition of coach and guide. I was one of the lucky ones to be trained by Mary back when she started her business and we became friends and although I don't run anymore I love watching her business and her runners and community thrive. This conversation shares her evolution in business and stories of the people she has guided! Truly inspiring!
    Originally from Dunboyne in Co Meath, she set up Forget The Gym and started coaching running classes in 2007.
    It’s a pretty simple concept, according to the website: “We love running, fresh air, feeling good and having fun. We coach everyone from complete beginners right up to marathon runners.”
    Check her out!
    https://www.forgetthegym.ie/
    Mary's Irish times column; https://www.irishtimes.com/author/mary-jennings/
    Mary's book - 'Get Running' :
    https://www.easons.com/get-running-mary-jennings-9780717183760?gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9mYQyrkNWPAyDSVM2ghbkhTmNKmm8FzD11Lpg6m2379B3VEbu1on1xoCHcoQAvD_BwE
    1 hr
  • Beyond the Norm - My Camino Adventure April 2023
    Here I share my before during and after Camino experience. I started the Camino Frances 8 years ago.
    This trip will be my 5th in 2023 and I’m starting back where I finished 4 years ago in Leon.
    Come with me as I share my highs and lows of Camino life walking over 100km in 5 days. ❤️🥾🚶🏽‍♀️
    What is the Camino Frances?: https://followthecamino.com/en/camino-tours/camino-frances/
    If I wanted to travel the organised way or with a group ;
    https://caminoways.com/
    Best backpack for women: https://www.deuter.com/ie-en/shop/c27778-backpacks
    Useful Guidebook:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/PilgrimS-Guide-Camino-Santiago-14th/dp/1912216000
    Useful Smartphone App for planning:
    Wisepilgrim on Apple or Spotify.
    43 min
  • Beyond the Norm- Marta Vera & The Wim Hof Method - Part 2

    Marta Vera is a new qualified Wim Hof method instructor, From Poland originally she now lives in Dublin with her husband and is a proud mama of two boys and a personal trainer! Marta lives and breathes mindfulness, breathing exercises, and personal growth - these things are essential for your overall well-being.

    Marta shares her story here and also how she got into Wim Hof method. She also shares her grief journey in relation to the cold and how its supported her.
    Marta's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marta_vera_bodyandmind/
    Marta's Wim Hof method page: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/instructors/marta-vera-1
    NĂ­all's 10 day breathing course; https://www.breathewithniall.com/wim-hof-method-blog/2021/3/9/10-days-of-breathing
    Book Journey of The Souls by Michael Newton: HERE

    NĂ­all's book: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Blissful-Breath-Niall-O-Murchu/9781784885304?redirected=true&selectCurrency=EUR&w=AFFPAU96857M1FA8YC1Y&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ie_shopping_performance_max&utm_content=ie&gclid=CjwKCAjw5dqgBhBNEiwA7PryaPyGlzKWXAoadfY_BsK02AT6AE9fNFQlxm16gHLo3Oj5vEmn0YT-ChoCxC0QAvD_BwE


    58 min
  • Beyond the Norm - Me & The Cold ❄️ Part 1 - features interview with NĂ­all O'Murchu (Instructor) and Aoife Little (Hoffer)
    This episode I get to share my story with the cold and in particular my grief journey how it brought me to the Wim Hof method and how it has changed and enhanced my life over the last 4 years!
    This episode features an interview with Níall O Murchu Wim Hof’s most distinguished Wim Hof method trainer from Oct ‘21 I also share my experience of being on a deep immersive retreat in Cliffs of Moher retreat in Co. Clare Ireland back then also.
    In addition I also share the perspective from Aoife Little’s a fellow Woman of the Wim Hof Method and tribe member. She eloquently shares her journey and how the method and cold has helped her with her anxiety and grief.
    I hope you really enjoy Part 1 of this episode and stay tuned for Part 2 interview with Marta Vera and her Wim Hof method journey as a new Wim Hof method trainer.
    The Wim Hof Method website ;https://www.wimhofmethod.com/practice-the-method
    NĂ­all's website; https://www.breathewithniall.com/
    Cliffs of Moher retreat: https://www.cliffsofmoherretreat.com/
    https://www.cliffsofmoherretreat.com/teacher/niall-o-murchu-michelle-moroney/
    55 min
  • Beyond the Norm - Body scan Meditation - from Sunday night series March 2023

    Welcome to a gentle body scan, body sensations and body sweep. 

    In this podcast I gently guide you through any pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral sensations that may arise in the body.

    With each breath a chance to let go and sink deeper into relaxation. 

    I hope you can find a safe and quiet space to savour in this meditation. It may help you sleep if you are restless or find yourself too heady and want to connect in with your body. 

    Let me know what you think or share with a friend who may benefit from it also. 

    Thanks for tuning in, always appreciate all your listens and support 

    Norma x 

    22 min
  • Beyond the Norm - Sunday Night -Meditation of the Breath - S3 - Episode 6

    As part of my meditation teacher training I wanted to share a basic grounding and calming meditation to help people ease themselves into a new week. 

    This one would be great to bring yourself back to your breath, find your calm and also set an intention for a new week. 

    Let me know if you are first time meditator and need any guidance. 

    Enjoy


    Namste Norma x 



    21 min
  • Beyond the Norm Interview with Anne Tannam & Liz Barron of Murmurate
    This week's guest are Anne Tannam & Liz Barron of Murmurate. 
    Liz and Anne first met during coach training in 2008 and instantly 'clicked'. The trained with the Irish Life Coach institute. (Same as Norma)Though from different professional backgrounds, they shared a common love of collaboration, learning, creativity, fun and of course, coaching!
    Fast forward fourteen years and while they both run our own successful coaching practices, Realize Coaching and Creative Coaching, they regularly collaborate to design and deliver programmes and courses on team coaching and training.
    Anne brings her experience in education, literary arts and focus on language and communication - Liz's background is in financial services, project and change management consulting. Working as a team and with their clients, they’ve developed practical experience of the conditions required for collaboration, and how it contributes not just to innovation, creative thinking and problem solving, but to happier, more productive teams who are focused on a shared purpose and vision. So obvious they love working together and their collaboration gives them both the support and challenge they need to move beyond what we are capable of separately. And there's a lot more laughing too! 
    Website:https://www.murmurate.ie/ 
    LinkedIn Personal Pages:
    Liz:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbarron/ 
    Anne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-tannam/ 
    Linkedin Murmurate: https://www.linkedin.com/company/murmurate/
    1 hr 15 min
  • Beyond the Norm Interview with Lorraine Demetriou

    This week's interview is with the fabulous Lorraine Demetriou who is a Naturopathic Nutrition Therapist, Intuitive Chef & Yoga Teacher and has been a kind friend and huge support in my healing over the past few years.  Lorraine Demetriou is the co-founder of Thrive Café  & Founder of Thrive with Lorraine – a Holistic Health based in Co.Carlow, she is specialist for those lost in the symptoms of their digestive discomfort & illness.  Lorraine is passionate about teaching her clients how to navigate their symptoms while reducing overwhelm in the kitchen, helping her clients to fall in love with food again. Her toolkit is much more than cooking, she is passionate about nourishing your entire body, inviting you to journey through your digestive health from within, encompassing the vital nervous system & its impact on your gut health,  mental health & wellbeing. She has combined over fifteen years as a Naturopathic Nutritionist with her Intuitive Cooking background & yoga teacher journey to create her innovative trainings Gut Instincts – (12 week Holistic Gut-health program), Time to Thrive Membership and upcoming Thrive Wellness Hub – fusing Nutrition Science, ancient Eastern Medicine practices, yoga, meditation, neuroscience, psychology, & Intuitive Cooking through the senses. She teaches evidence-based tools & techniques inside the kitchen, on the yoga mat & in life to help clients take a step-by-step approach to their digestive health.  Lorraine's Website: http://thrivewithlorraine.ie/ Lorraine on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithlorraine/ Lorraine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithlorraine

    Lorraine's January Reset program; http://thrivewithlorraine.ie/mindful-reset/

    1 hr 1 min

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