Healing Gals Podcast

This week Molly sits down with two members of the Biokinesiologists Association of Ireland, Gena Smyth and Catriona Kelly. Caitríona Kelly is the founder of Blueberry Holistics and Chairperson of the BioKinesiology Association of Ireland. With a Master’s in Biomedical Science and a background in the medical device industry, she brings a unique blend of science and holistic healing to her work. Caitríona specialises in supporting clients with gut health, hormone support, stress, and immune health through BioKinesiology, Reflexology, and Sound Healing. Based in Wexford, she offers in-person and online sessions, creating a compassionate space for deep, personalised healing. 

Gena Smyth is passionate about combining natural and medical health solutions to provide truly holistic care. She is the founder of The Holistic Nurse and serves as the Secretary of the Biokinesiology Association of Ireland (BKAI). After earning a degree in psychiatric nursing and a master’s in Mental Health: she has spent 11 years working with vulnerable adults and young people, gaining deep insight into the limitations of conventional healthcare.

In 2018, she completed her Master’s in Mental Health: Psychosocial Interventions, which deepened her commitment to holistic healing and furthered her knowledge of therapeutic approaches to mental health. In addition, she also undertook intensive yoga teacher training in rural India, where she learned powerful tools like mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and stress management. In 2022, following her sister’s battle with cervical cancer and a period of profound personal loss, Gena opened her wellness practice in Wicklow, offering natural, root-cause-focused healing. She is currently expanding her therapeutic toolkit with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training to support clients navigating trauma and deep-rooted stress.

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

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Molly and regular contributor, Aisling Power, discuss some dilemmas sent in by listeners. Trigger warning: domestic abuse is discussed.

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

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Molly continues the incredible discussion with psychotherapist, Bairbre Kelly. Bairbre is a mental health advocate, women's rights advocate, facilitator and Counselling Psychotherapist who runs her own private practice in Drogheda, Co Louth. She explains her unconventional approach to counselling as a reflection of her “outside of the box” neurodivergent perspective, having received an ADHD and dyslexia diagnosis at the age of 47.

Topics covered:

• Being a cycle breaker
• Keeping your relationship with your kids while navigating phones
• Much more

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

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Molly discusses a recent dysfunctional family dynamic where she noticed some real growth in herself and shares the tools she learned in counselling to navigate the dysfunctional dynamics that seem to be popping up like whack-a-mole. Molly then interviews psychotherapist, Bairbre Kelly. Bairbre is a mental health advocate, women's rights advocate, facilitator and Counselling Psychotherapist who runs her own private practice in Drogheda, Co Louth. She explains her unconventional approach to counselling as a reflection of her “outside of the box” neurodivergent perspective, having received an ADHD and dyslexia diagnosis at the age of 47.

Topics covered:

• Finding your career later in life
• Anger as a motivator for advocacy
• Neurodivergence
• Late ADHD diagnosis
• childhood experiences and how the messaging of those shapes our beliefs
• raising good men
• Feminism
• Sex education for teens, consent etc.

Tune in for Part Two next week!

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

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Molly sits down with Jason Poole to discuss gender based violence. Jason Poole is the brother of the late Jennifer Poole. Jennifer was murdered by her partner in April 2021 at 24 years of age. Jennifer was a victim of domestic violence and coercive control, which eventually led to her being stabbed to death by her ex-partner. Jason is now a strong advocate for changes in law that will protect women from suffering the same fate. Jason is a secondary school teacher and all-around incredible man that is working tirelessly to get Jennie's Law passed. Jennie's Law would allow for a domestic abuse register for repeat offenders and those with convictions. A Right to Ask policy, so individuals can check if a partner has a history of abuse. A Right to Know system, allowing Gardaí to warn those at risk proactively. Sign the petition here: https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/protect-lives-create-jennie-s-law-a-domestic-abuse-register-for-ireland?source=homepage&utm_medium=promotion&utm_source=homepage

Jason mentions the following important topics that you might want to read about:

- 8 steps to domestic homicide https://www.dvact.org/post/do-you-know-the-8-step-timeline-in-domestic-abuse-homicides

- Valerie's Law "Valerie's Law," proposed in Ireland, aims to address a legal loophole where parents convicted of murdering their partners retain guardianship of their children. This legislation, named after Valerie French, is intended to prevent individuals who have caused a family's trauma from continuing to influence their children's lives. The law seeks to safeguard children by removing the abuser's legal rights, including access to their children's details and the ability to make decisions from prison. 

Triangle of violence: 

Information on the epidemic of gender based violence: https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/preventable-pandemic-sexual-and-gender-based-violence

Netflix documentary My Lover, My Killer Episode 5.

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local are. Click this link a list if support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

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 Season 4 is BACK!

Season 4 Ep 1

Lessons loading... with Aisling Power

Molly is back with a brand new season of Healing Gals Podcast. This week Aisling Power is also back to discuss their updated lessons from living as Healing Gals. 

Topics discussed:

-Increase in racism

-Triangle of Violence against women

-Addressing misogyny

-Protecting our peace at different Healing stages

-Being perfectionistic in our Healing

-Starting a new job and avoiding burnout

-Being free from toxicity for the first time in a decade; nervous system is exhausted

-Difficulty navigating supporting your child through difficult relationships

-Difficulty navigating the court system and getting your child's voice heard

-Gratitude

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Molly chats with Aisling Power about some really important topics at the start of this episode then a fun little chat about all the time Molly and Aisling were Toxic Little Bitches in their time before they knew better lol!

Topics covered:

• ADHD diagnosis as an adult
• Sensory issues
• Getting tasks done
• Medical advocacy
• Women's health specialist
• The "I Deserve" tool
• Toxic behaviours in romantic relationships

Healing Gals Podcast Season 3 is sponsored by Lashdolls Academy of Beauty. Follow them on Instagram @lashdolls_ireland and explore their courses on www.lashdolls.ie

Enjoy the episode!

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Trigger warning for this episode: suicide is discussed in detail. Molly sits down with Kasia, a woman on a serious healing journey. Kasia is brave and vulnerable and was generous enough to share her experiences and lessons. Kasia discusses the following topics with Molly:

- Childhood trauma

- Suicide

- Being parentified

- Relationship breakdown

- Healing the relationship with yourself

- Healing the relationship with your child

- Depression

- Self regulation

Season 3 of Healing Gals is sponsored by Lashdolls Academy of Beauty. For more information on their beauty courses visit www.lashdolls.ie

The apology poem was written by Whitney Hanson. 

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Molly sits down with Rosaleen Dunphy, holistic therapist, and Gemma McHugh, psychotherapist, to discuss the Inner Child. Rosaleen and Gemma are co-facilitators of Inner Child Workshops that support people (men too) in connecting to their inner child, learning about their inner child and healing their inner child. Molly experienced the workshop, which she paid for herself, and subsequently asked Gemma and Rosaleen to come on the podcast to discuss all things Inner Child.

The start of the episode explores Rosaleen and Gemma's path to this work and then further into the episode, we delve into Inner Child work and Molly's experience of the workshop.

You can contact Gemma or Rosaleen on Instagram. Go to the Healing Gals Podcast page and you'll see they are tagged in this week's episode post.

The next Inner Child Workshop will be taking place on Sunday 16th February. Message Gemma or Rosaleen on Instagram to book your place .

Enjoy the episode!

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Karen Grehan, CEO of Lashdolls Academy of Beauty, has a powerful discussion with Molly in which she shares one of the biggest betrayals imaginable: her husband had been having an affair for five years with her friend. Karen shares her story of strength and resilience in the face of such adversity and her advice for women in a similar situation. I'm very grateful for Karen's vulnerability and strength.

Enjoy the episode gals!

Healing Gals Podcast Season 3 is sponsored by Lashdolls Academy of Beauty. Follow them on Instagram @lashdolls_ireland and explore their courses on www.lashdolls.ie

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