Laura is joined by Amanda St John - a songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach & TEDx Speaker. She has coached/mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful music career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours, worldwide airplay (including BBC Radio 6 and RTE Radio 1), a major synch in an international advert campaign and she even sang for the US President in Washington DC.

In this episode, we talk about how she only committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams. We also talk about the joys of dating, (especially online) in your 30's and how to manifest the life you want.

Amanda's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/acreatedlife_coach/

https://www.instagram.com/amandastjohnmusic_/

Amanda's Podcast - A Created Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-created-life-with-amanda-st-john/id1636750883

Love Bites Recommends - Diary of a CEO with Ramit Sethi

https://open.spotify.com/episode/66u9QEG5Vt2lSnqDpNRTpU

This episode with Deirdre Maguire is a beautiful, honest, and inspiring one. Deirdre has helped 1000's of people around the world "get happy" as she knows being happy is a skill, and one that we can all hone.

At 67, it hasn't always been this way for Deirdre. She has come through some painfully dark times and it is her life's mission to bestow her knowledge, skills, and wisdom to the rest of the world, so we can fast track our happiness.

Deirdre opens up about her father's struggle with alcohol, eventual suicide and the wider ramifications this had on her and her family.

As always, I ask that you keep an open mind and a loving heart, without judgement. I hope this conversation inspires you and most of all, I hope we keep you company.

Laura x

Shownotes:

AL-ANON:

https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

Love Bites Recommends:

Diary of a CEO E256: The Miracle Doctor: EVERYONE should start Fasting right now! (NEW SCIENCE) Dr. Mindy Pelz

Deirdre's Website: https://www.deirdremaguire.com/

Deirdre's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deirdre.maguire/

Deirdre's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deirdre.maguire2

Love Bites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebitespodcast_/

Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrygirl_belfast/

Thank you, thank you, thank you for tuning into Episode 1, Season 4 of Love Bites. I know this has been long overdue and I genuinely appreciate your patience and all your lovely messages of encouragement- they were the kick up the ass I needed.

It's been a crazy few months and I really needed the break. I talk about this on today's podcast, and I'll elaborate further in the weeks/months to come.

Today I am joined by my great friend Ciara Daly. What a woman she is! We talk about all the things including overcoming fear and procrastination, and the immense power of plant medicines, that have completely changed Ciara's life.

Ciara Daly Website: https://www.ciaradalymakeup.com/

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Bare Palette- Trust me, this is the ONLY eye shadow palette you need: https://www.ciaradalymakeup.com/collections/all/products/bare-palette

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Phoenix Collection - the best eyeshadow brushes - https://www.ciaradalymakeup.com/collections/all

LOVE BITES RECOMMENDS

Feel the fear and do it anyways by Susan Jeffers - one of my all time fav books

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785042653?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzlauraroo-21&creativeASIN=1785042653&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1TTUSND59C5KW&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

On this week’s episode we say goodbye to Fi!

A Message from Fi:

"Hi Everyone,

What a journey this has been, from Mr Handcuff, The Barber, The Photographer, a million life lessons and more!

Now to start a new journey!

Thank you so much to everyone that has stuck by us from day 1, it’s been epic!

Gee ya later!

Fi"

Sponsors

Huge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!

L'Couture Recommends

L'Couture: It Starts with us – Coleen Hoover

Laura: Top Gun Maverick

Fi: Limitless Netflix

What advice would you give your 21 year old self? Being in your 20s is always an interesting time as you’re still getting to know yourself, yet would we still give the same advice in your 70s to your 30 year old self? On this week’s episode we explore the corporate burn out, the effect is has on our relationships and replying to a listener who is 21 and unsure of her life.

Sponsors

Huge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!

L'Couture Recommends

Fi: And Just Like That

Laura: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Otessa Moshfegh

L'Couture: The Watcher

On this week’s episode we have renowned health coach Phil Anthony! We talk through:

• How impactful is stress to our overall health?
• Can stress be the reason why we can’t be arsed to go the gym?
• Is it ok if your priority isn’t the gym right now
• Gut health and the importance of fibre vs probiotics

Sponsors

Huge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!

L'Couture Recommends

Fi – Wild by Tart on Amazon

L'Couture – Goop on Netflix

Phil – Chia seeds

On this week’s episode we have a big announcement to make, but we also talk through:

• Did you know that more women than ever turn 30 without kids?
• Are kids expensive?
• Are we selfish for not wanting to talk about kids with our mum friends?

Sponsors

Huge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!

L'Couture Recommends

L'Couture: Confessions of a 40 year old fuck up by Alexandra Potter 2.0

Laura: Hush, Netflix and Hocus Pocus 2

Fiona: Dharmer, Netflix

On this week’s episode, we welcome back one of our favourite guests, Jo Farrer Fitness! We’re a generation that grew up with Diet Culture, from Slim Fast, to cabbage soup, we discuss all this ridiculous diets and what actually works. We also talk through the impact low impact exercise has on weight loss if that is what you’re trying to achieve. Too many TikToks and that “CrossFit” culture makes us feel like we have to go hard core every day to get the body we want, but we do some myth busting on this week’s episode to show you that you don’t have to kill yourself to lose weight.

Sponsors

Huge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!

L'Couture Recommends

Fi: Stranger in our bed on Amazon prime

Jo: Huberman Lab – What Alcohol Does to Your Body

L'Couture: Ugly Love by Coleen Hoover

Follow Jo Farrer on Instagram HERE.

On this week’s episode we discuss Long Distance relationships:

• Does long distance really work?
• What can we do to overcome the struggles of long distance?
• Our own experiences with long distance

 Sponsors

Huge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!

L'Couture Recommends

Laura: Profilo treatment

Fi: I Came By, Netflix

L'Couture: Confessions of a 40 year old Fuck Up by Alexandra Potter

On this week’s episode we talk all things the bum hole!

• Do you know why we feel like we’re doing a reverse poo during a*nal?
• Have you ever encountered someone who wanted to peg?
• What does pegging involve?
• If you’re feeling like you don’t want to peg, is there something else you can do?
• Is pegging really just pegging the patriarchy?

Sponsors

Huge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!

LC Recommends

Laura: Teacher’s Pet True Crime Podcast

Fi: Feel Better App by Deliciouslly Ella

L'Couture: Co-star Astrology App