Healing Gals Podcast

In this episode, Molly takes Sinead Walsh through the Four Horsemen that Block our Healing i.e. Generational Trauma, Negative Messaging, the Patriarchy and Overstimulation. In exploring the four horsemen that block our healing, Molly and Sinead discuss being stressed, under-resourced independent parents and the effects this has had on themselves but also on their relationship with their daughters. Sinead discussed her recent diagnosis of adult ADHD and tips for managing this.

Molly and Sinead mentioned two documentaries; Beyond Men and Masculinity and Surveillance Capitalism.

Sinead mentioned her upcoming podcast Health and Society, which will be debuted on 30th April 2024.

Enjoy the episode, it's a special one.

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In this episode, Molly has a discussion with Eileen McHugh. Eileen is an amazing woman who shares her story of heroin addiction and recovery to starting an award-winning social enterprise Hair Together. More information on https://hairtogetherclg.com/

Eileen shares her hardest moments and the tools she uses to take care of her mental health. Molly also discusses some tools that support good mental health in young people. Enjoy the episode.

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TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode Molly sits down with Stephanie Healy to discuss miscarriage and stillborn. Stephanie is an incredible woman who is open and honest about what it is like to experience this awful loss. Stephanie speaks openly about the experience itself, as well as all of the complex emotions that go along with such a loss. Stephanie is also absolutely hilarious and her laugh is just gorgeous. We laughed, we cried and we learned a lot, I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Trigger warning: sexual assault discussed. In this episode, Molly sits with Aine to explore the four horsemen that block our healing i.e. Generational Trauma, Negative Messaging, The Patriarchy and Overstimulation. In the course of the conversation, Aine shares her incredible experience of Ayahuasca and discusses her passion for Reiki. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Support services for victims of sexual assault:

• Alliance Victim Support Group – Helps to support those who, as children, were abused in State-run institutions
• Connect – The National Adult Counselling Service for any adult who has experienced, abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood
• Dignity4Patients – to defend and uphold the rights of patients who have experienced trauma, in particular sexual trauma, whilst a patient in any medical or therapeutic setting
• Justice for Magdalenes– Advocating for justice for residents of Magdalene Laundries
• MenEngage– An alliance of NGOs that seek to engage men and boys in effective ways to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men and children
• Men’s Development Network – Works with men towards achievIng beneficial change. Better lives for men. better lives for all.
• One in Four – Support and resources for people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) -US network of rape and incest support centres which provides a national helpline
• The Commission to Enquire into Child Abuse – Established pursuant to the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000
• VAW Net– Online resource for advocates working to end domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violence in the lives of women and their children
• Victim Liaison Service – When victims of crime request, the Prison Service Victim Liaison Officer will enter into direct contact with them to inform them of any significant development in the management of the perpetrator’s sentence as well as any impending release. Such significant developments could include temporary releases, parole board hearings, prison transfers, expected release dates, etc. Please note: victims must request this service through application form available on website here.

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In this episode, Molly and Ash discuss red flags in relationships and also some green flags. Trigger warning; we discuss domestic abuse and some abusive behaviours that may be triggering to some. Mind yourselves gals, you're important.

The following link has a list of support services for domestic abuse across Ireland: https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/

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In this episode, Molly sits down and has a discussion about recovery from addiction with Gemma McHugh. Gemma McHugh is a psychotherapist, therapeutic practitioner and COO of Hair Together Ireland. See more information on Hair Together here: https://hairtogetherclg.com/

Gemma speaks about how she came to realise she was experiencing addiction, her childhood, and her path to healing and recovery.

If you need support with addiction issues, a good place to start is here: https://fasn.ie/

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In this episode, Molly sits down for another chat with Ash. Molly and Ash discuss absent fathers and the impact this has on girls and women. They cover the stigma of having "daddy issues", and the fact that fatherless daughters are 33% more likely to experience sexual assault. Molly asked the question "Why don't we hold men accountable for abandoning children they have helped create?". Molly and Ash discussed the importance of expressing healthy anger and how difficult it is to do this when you have to put your children's needs first. Molly shares her experience of being a fatherless daughter and being an independent parent. Molly also shares some advice for other independent parents.

Some free and low-cost counselling services:

Meath wellness hub https://familysupportmeath.ie/service/meath-partnership-meath-wellness-hub/

SOSAD various locations https://sosadireland.ie/

https://coreireland.ie/

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A healing discussion between Molly and her mam, Grace Smyth.

In this episode, Molly sits down with her mam and explores the four Horsemen that block our healing;

1. Generational Trauma

2. Negative messaging

3. The patriarchy

4. Overstimulation

Grace speaks about the shame she carries, growing up in an abusive household, breaking generational trauma patterns, and some healing tools that have been helpful to her. Grace is honest and open about some difficult life experiences and spills some tea lol. As always, the craic is had.

Molly mentions one of her idols, Iyanla Vanzant, for those who want to google her work or follow her on Insta @iyanlavanzant. Iyanla's podcast The R Spot is also available and is basically free counselling, in Molly's opinion.

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