In this empowering solo episode of Still I Rise, host Orla McKeating 🌿 opens up about her personal journey through burnout 😓, motherhood 🤱, and perimenopause 🌸 while balancing the demands of career 💼 and family life ❤️. 

Set against the busy back-to-school season 🎒, Orla shares the realities of supporting a teenager’s education 📚 while prioritizing her own mental health 🧘‍♀️ and wellbeing.

She reflects on the importance of community 🤝, resilience 💪, and sustainable activism 🌍, drawing on her work with Still I Rise workshops that champion diversity ✨, inclusion 🌈, and amplifying underrepresented voices 🗣️. 

With honesty and warmth, Orla explores meaningful conversations on;
✊🏾 racial justice
📖 anti-racism training , and 
🧩 building supportive networks  in today’s complex social climate!

This episode offers:
💭 Heartfelt stories  of motherhood, identity, and navigating change
🪷 Practical self-care tips  for managing burnout and perimenopause
🎓 Insights into inclusive education and anti-racist practices 
🌱 A powerful reminder of resilience, belonging , and collective growth 

🎧 Tune in if you’re seeking inspiration ✨, solidarity 💜, and strategies for thriving through life’s challenge