Scratching The Surface

I chat with my teacher pals Fran and MaryJane about the reality of teaching in these uncertain times. We discuss the pros and cons of the recent lockdown(s!!!) We address the impact the pandemic has had on education and the mental health of our tiny loved ones. We share our vision of a better society for all children (the adults of tomorrow)!

Welcome to the first episode in my Holistic Healing series, which I will be releasing alongside my conversations on all things real and current. I think it is so necessary right now as we slowly come out of lockdown. I chat with Christine Russell from @essentialsisters, my doTERRA essential oil mentor, all about why and how these oils really are the best! We scratch the surface of our individual holistic wellbeing journeys in the hope that others will gain some insight and be inspired to try something new and empowering themselves. These essential oils are my daily tool in combating brain cancer, anxiety, hormones (etc etc etc) which Christine helps to break down the science of.

I talk with Julie Mulvaney, Master of History, all things real about our past, our ancestors, and the troubles that they faced (no pun intended). Julie, founder of @helpfulhistories gives us an insight to the reality of mental health throughout history, the common beliefs that were held, and gruesome treatments that were carried out until not that long ago! We discuss Royals; the treatment of women; and The Troubles here in Northern Ireland; making the connection to inter-generational mental health, that is so prevalent today. Julie shares her story and personal experiences, and I just know that for anyone who may be struggling right now she will be the voice of reason and acceptance you have needed to hear.

I chat with Jack Sheehan, an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist about the reality of lockdown and isolation, which we all know too well. Jack gives good insight into the psychology of our fluctuating moods in these uncertain times, and shares tips that listeners can start to implement in their daily lives today!

It's been a while in the making, as I am very much still recovering from Brain Cancer and all the nasties that come with that diagnosis. Be prepared to be shocked, maybe cry, hopefully laugh, and the main thing open up your mind and learn something new. This is an introduction to me, my crazy life journey so far, and scratching the surface of all the things I'm truly passionate about.