In this episode of Open Book, Louise Cooney welcomes the inspiring Ellen Keane, Ireland’s youngest Paralympian and a gold medalist. Ellen shares her extraordinary journey from a young swimmer, overcoming insecurities about her disability, to becoming a powerful advocate and author.

Listen as she opens up about her early years, the pressures of elite sports, and her quest for self-acceptance. Ellen reflects on the importance of vulnerability and the power of storytelling, revealing how her experiences can resonate with others facing similar challenges.

In this episode of Open Book, Louise Cooney welcomes the inspiring Ellen Keane, Ireland’s youngest Paralympian and a gold medalist. Ellen shares her extraordinary journey from a young swimmer, overcoming insecurities about her disability, to becoming a powerful advocate and author. Listen as she opens up about her early years, the pressures of elite sports, and her quest for self-acceptance. Ellen reflects on the importance of vulnerability and the power of storytelling, revealing how her experiences can resonate with others facing similar challenges.

Chapter 50: Ellen Keane on gold medals and self-love

Louise Cooney returns with Season 3 of Open Book, bringing a new perspective on life now that she’s a mum and getting ready for a wedding!Prepare to learn, laugh and cry as Louise’s guests open up on everything from trying to get on the housing ladder in Ireland, modern motherhood, female health, surviving and thriving after burnout and so much more.A GoLoud original podcast, new episodes of Louise Cooney’s Open Book come out every Wednesday, as well as a bonus episode each MondayProudly sponsored by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://symprove.ie">symprove.ie</a>

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Louise Cooney returns with Season 3 of Open Book, bringing a new perspective on life now that she’s a mum and getting ready for a wedding! Prepare to learn, laugh and cry as Louise’s guests open up on everything from trying to get on the housing ladder in Ireland, modern motherhood, female health, surviving and thriving after burnout and so much more. A GoLoud original podcast, new episodes of Louise Cooney’s Open Book come out every Wednesday, as well as a bonus episode each Monday Proudly sponsored by symprove.ie

Louise Cooney returns with Season 3 of Open Book, bringing a new perspective on life now that she’s a mum and getting ready for a wedding!Prepare to learn, laugh and cry as Louise’s guests open up on everything from trying to get on the housing ladder in Ireland, modern motherhood, female health, surviving and thriving after burnout and so much more.A GoLoud original podcast, new episodes of Louise Cooney’s Open Book come out every Wednesday, as well as a bonus episode each MondayProudly sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://symprove.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer">symprove.ie</a>

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