Or So She Says

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In this episode, I share my raw and unscripted birth story, reflecting on the realities of labor.

I discuss the importance of preparing for the unexpected in childbirth and the impact of birth trauma. 

Through my experience, I hope to emphasise the need for open conversations about birth trauma and the importance of mental health in the healing process.

Reliving my birth story wasn’t easy, but it feels important to share—I actually teared up a bit listening back to this. 

This is my full birth story told in true Nerissa fashion—every detail, every emotion, every truth. 

It’s raw, it’s messy, it’s mine.

If you’ve been through it, are preparing for it, or just want to hear a real story without all the BS fluff, this one’s for you.

📲 Connect with Nerissa

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Birth Story

10:39 The Fourth Trimester: A New Reality

11:08 The Start of Labor: Contractions Begin

22:02 Arriving at the Hospital: The Waiting Game

32:08 Labor Progress: The Antenatal Ward Experience

37:17 Facing Induction: Decisions in Labor

39:08 The Intensity of Labor

42:46 Transitioning to Active Labor

45:53 The Induction Experience

51:33 The Epidural Decision

55:31 The C-Section Journey

01:01:10 Postpartum Reflections and Trauma

01:08:22 Healing and Moving Forward

💫 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦… 🦋

I’m 𝗦𝗢 excited to invite you to the magical launch of my very first book! ✨

📍 Fumbally Stables, Dublin🗓 Sunday, 4th May  

⏱️ 12:30pm –2PM 

🎟 Grab your Ticket Here: 

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/metamorphose-a-book-launch-celebration-tickets-1319762588429?aff=oddtdtcreator 

This isn’t just a book launch…

…expect an afternoon filled with inspiration, connection, and meaningful experiences 🎀

💌 Your ticket includes:

📖 A lovingly signed copy of 𝙢𝙮 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠
🎁 A thoughtfully curated goodie bag
☕️ Tea, coffee & delicious treats
💞 Uplifting vibes + 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘴

🌿 Expect soulful book readings, gentle wellness moments, a cosy Q&A, and surprise touches to make your heart glow 💗

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In this episode, myself & Vicky discuss ALL things Female Empowerment & Confidence!

🔗 Connect with Vicky 

Ireland's leading Female Fitness and Personal Branding Photographer

Instagram: @victoria_connery

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Ciara Sexton to discuss her inspiring journey from a successful competitive Irish dancer to performer, educator, choreographer, mother, and now author.

We delve into the world of performance, personal growth, and the challenges dancers face as they transition into different stages of their careers and lives.

We Discuss -

…& So Much More!

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🔗 Connect with Ciara

Instagram: @ciarasextondance

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Ciara Sexton

Purchase her Book: https://shorturl.at/Kqw89

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Facebook: ⁠⁠Nerissa Shea⁠⁠ 

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This week, we’re diving deep into the world of body image—not just what we see in the mirror, but how we think, feel, and act based on our perceptions of our bodies.

In This Episode, I discuss:

• The four dimensions of body image: perceptual, affective, cognitive, and behavioural
• How media, cultural standards, and personal experiences shape our self-perception
• The impact of mental health, trauma, and the menstrual cycle on body image
• How somatic therapy and mindful movement can help shift the focus from appearance to appreciation
• The spiritual aspects of body image and how energetic imbalances (chakras) play a role in self-acceptance
• Practical exercises you can incorporate into your daily routine to foster self-love
  

Mentioned in This Episode:

🎙️ Episode #10: The Menstrual Cycle
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🎙️ Episode #21: Weight Loss vs Fat Loss
▶️ Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Bc97Yi4wODHUT31kaiMuX?si=fdee621fe86e448e

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Are you still relying on the scale to measure your progress?

It might be doing more harm than good! 🚨

In this episode of Or So She Says, we’re diving into:
✅ The key differences between fat loss and weight loss (and why they matter)
✅ Why the scale fluctuates daily (hint: it’s NOT all fat gain!)
✅ How slimming clubs might be sabotaging your results
✅ Better ways to track progress—from waist measurements to confidence boosts 💃
✅ Why ditching the scale could actually speed up your results
✅ PLUS: A sneak peek into my upcoming interactive fat loss course—so you can finally master fat loss without the scale dictating your success!

🎧 Related Episodes You’ll Love:
👉 Episode 4: Fat Loss 101 – The science behind real fat loss
👉 Episode 10: The Menstrual Cycle – How your cycle affects weight & fat loss
👉 Episode 15: My Beef with Slimming Clubs – The dark side of weigh-in culture

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✨ Facebook: Nerissa Shea
✨ Website: https://www.radiantlyempowered.com/

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⭐ If you found this helpful, please rate & review the podcast—it helps more people ditch the scale stress for good!

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! 🎙️💖

Let me know if you have any questions, my DMs are always open! 😊

FREE 7 Day Mindset & Motivation Manifesto 🌟

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P.S: If there are little bits in it you find helpful and you fancy sharing on Social Media, tag me because I would love to reshare your breakthroughs! 💗

Let's Connect 🔗 💌

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Don’t miss my upcoming 8-Week ESP Method Challenge!

This transformational program is designed to align your Energy, Strength, and Power—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Here’s what you’ll achieve:
✅ A deeper mind-body connection
✅ Tools to master mindset, fitness, and nutrition
✅ Sustainable energy, strength, and confidence

This isn’t just another fitness or nutrition plan—it’s a journey of alignment and transformation that works with your body, not against it.

⏳ Spots are limited, and doors are closing soon! 

The challenge kicks off on January 9th, 2025. 

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...to take the first step toward balance, energy, and lasting change.

In this solo episode, I’m getting personal and sharing all about my pregnancy journey so far. 

Now 15 weeks pregnant, I’m diving into the highs, the lows, and everything I’ve learned during the first trimester. 

From the moment we decided to start trying for a baby, to navigating the emotional and physical challenges of early pregnancy, to marvelling at the incredible miracle of the female body—this episode is raw, real, and straight from the heart.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: I’ll be discussing pregnancy, including quick conception and positive experiences. 

If this is a sensitive topic for you, I completely understand if you’d rather skip this one and join me next week.

Here’s what I’m sharing in this episode:

• My week-by-week breakdown of the first trimester.
• The physical and emotional challenges I’ve faced.
• Why pregnancy is both absolutely amazing and totally overwhelming.
• My plans for the second trimester and beyond.

Whether you’re a mom-to-be, someone on a wellness journey, or just curious about the realities of pregnancy, I hope you find this episode inspiring and relatable.

💡 If you enjoy the episode, make sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend! 

In this Episode we Discuss:

Resisting change and going with the flow of life

The importance of physical fitness

The power of listening to your body

The impact of the “big boys don’t cry” movement

The 4 Bodies: Physical, Mental, Emotional & Spiritual

People pleasing and putting yourself first

The impact of suppressed emotions in the body 

What is holistic health? 

How we can scientifically prove our perception creates our reality

The Ancient Mystics & REAL MAGIC

The power of removing labels

Injuries as gateways to growth

The mind-body connection

 What is GOD? 

How Social Media needs to change with the times

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🤝 LETS CONNECT

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Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/nerissa.shea.9/⁠ 

Website: ⁠https://www.radiantlyempowered.com/⁠ 

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🔗 CONNECT WITH GUEST

Instagram: @move2freedom

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0852133818

 🎬 IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

What is Reiki? 

The Benefits of Reiki

How Reiki Works? 

Reiki as a Holistic System & a Complimentary Therapy

The Importance of Energy work alongside Talk Therapy

Energy Blockages - Where do they Come From? 

Fear & the Root Chakra

How Reiki works on treating the CAUSE, NOT the Symptom

Why Some People Do Not Want to Heal - Victim Metality

What are the Chakras?

Working with Our Energy Systems

Grief & the Heart Chakra

The Importance of Listening to our Intuition

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🤝 LETS CONNECT

Instagram: @radiantlyempowered

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nerissa.shea.9/ 

Website: https://www.radiantlyempowered.com/ 

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🔗 CONNECT WITH GUEST

Instagram: @sunrisereikicentre

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healnthrive 

Website: www.sunrisereikicentre.com

 / theheartalchemist  

#17 Danica Milic - ‘The TRUE Power + Essence of Yoga + Meditation & Learning through Duality’ 

IG: @iamdanicamilic

In this Episode we discussed:

✨ Dealing with Hashimoto's Disease

✨ Climbing the corporate ladder + feeling unfulfilled 

✨ Soul searching in India

✨ The meaning of life 

✨ Life in Bali

✨ What is Vipassana?

✨ Her life changing moment at a Vipassana Retreat

✨ Why schools should include Meditation in their curriculum 

✨ The feeling of needing to ‘escape’ our lives

✨ The power of ‘holding space’ 

✨ Embracing discomfort to grow 

✨ Living in the era of distraction 

✨ The power of Active Meditation 

✨ Your mind is a muscle & no one is training us how to use it 

✨ Somatic Therapy & psychoneuroimmunology

✨ Signs from the Universe 

✨ Yoga as a Spiritual Discipline 

✨ The magical philosophy of Yoga

✨ ‘How to reach enlightenment in 8 steps’ 

✨ How everything is truly connected 

✨ Tools for dealing with adversity 

✨ Focusing on what we can control 

✨ Being grateful for the small things 

✨ The power of learning through duality 

✨ Tips for starting out on the Spiritual Path

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Link to Private Podcast; Ditch the 6 Week Shreds & Change Your Life Instead 

https://nerissa-shea.mykajabi.com/ditch-the-6-week-shred-change-your-life-instead 

In this Solo Episode I discuss - 

My own Journey with Tapping into my Inner Wisdom - ALL the Trials & Tribulations

Yoga;

What REALLY is Yoga? 

Benefits of Yoga

The History of Yoga

The importance of the Mind-Body Connection

Is Westernised Yoga just Glorified Stretching? 

Why it can be such a POWERFUL PRACTICE

My CRAZY EXPERIENCE with Kriya Yoga

Somatic Therapy; What is It & How can we use it to Heal? 

What is the Human Energy Field? 

My Personal Journey with Reiki

Reiki;

What is it? 

How does it Work?

What are the Benefits? 

Tips for Emapths - Grounding & Clearing

The Power of Psychedelic Breathwork

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