The Resonate Podcast with Aideen

What would happen if you turned love into a song—and dared to sing it out loud?
In this moving episode, Aideen shares the story of Caryn, who—at nearly 60 and new to singing—decided to record a love song for her wedding. Inspired by an Instagram clip of a groom hearing his bride’s voice for the first time, Caryn set out to learn, record, and reveal her heart through music in just two months.

Together, we explore how she moved from perfectionism to presence, finding her voice not just in melody but in life. You’ll hear:

🎵 How to choose a song that fits your story (and your range!)
🎵 Why the right emotion matters more than hitting every note
🎵 How regular lessons and practice create confidence
🎵 The emotional shift from “Am I good enough?” to “This is my truth”

Caryn’s story is a reminder that meaning beats mastery and brave beats perfect. Her voice became a mirror for courage, reshaping how she shows up in love, family, and work.

If you’ve ever felt it’s too late to start something new, this conversation will remind you: it’s never too late to free your voice and follow your heart.

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What if the rules you’ve been following are the bars of an invisible cage? In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Aideen sits down with empowerment coach and writer Julie Vander Muelen to unpack Good Girl Syndrome - the quiet conditioning that keeps women overgiving, overworking, and chasing approval long after they’ve already proven themselves.

Julie shares her journey, from living by social norm that didn’t fit, to finally understanding the pattern. And how trading “being good” for “being free” transformed everything from her career to her relationships. 

Explore:

* Awareness practices that help you catch the “Good Girl” voice before it takes the mic
* Simple boundary tools—like the power of “Let me think about it” and a clean, confident “No”
* How laughter, joy, and creativity reconnect you to desire without guilt
* The hidden cost of invisible labor and how to reclaim your time, worth, and voice

This episode is an invitation to stop earning your 'enoughness' and start trusting your own authority. Julie’s message is both grounding and liberating: You are already worthy. From that truth, desire becomes a compass not a crime.

Stay connected with Julie on LinkedIn and sign up for her free Sunday Sanctuary newsletter for reflective prompts and soulful stories that inspire courageous change. 

Connect with Julie

Instagram: @juvdmeul

LinkedIn: @julie-vander-meulen-the-empowerment-coach    

Website: www.ownyourlife.academy

Newletter: Free Own Your Life Newsletter     

Quiz: Good Girl Syndrome Quiz

Articles: My articles on Good Girl Syndrome 

Booking Page: Work with Julie

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Grief can shrink the world and silence the parts of ourselves we most need to hear. In this episode, we sit down with somatic grief therapist Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki to explore how simple, body-based practices—breath, movement, sleep, and nutrition—can calm your nervous system and help you carry loss with steadiness and resilience.

Jason shares his personal journey after losing his sister in 1998, revealing why talk therapy alone couldn’t shift his pain—and how pairing insight with practical physical rituals changed everything. You’ll discover:

• A clear, two-minute breathing drill to reset your nervous system
• The surprising role of sleep, omega-3s, and “quality” nutrition in emotional repair
• How tiny, consistent daily rituals—morning mindset, push-ups, meditation, and cold exposure—compound into real transformation
• Ways to reclaim your identity and purpose while carrying grief, from community advocacy to small daily actions that restore choice

This conversation is a compassionate guide for anyone navigating loss, showing that grief doesn’t have to erase joy—and that small, doable practices can free your voice, body, and spirit.

Connect with Jason

LinkedIn: @jason-wendroff-rawnicki

Face Book: @Somatic-Grief-Therapy/100087242064447/

Instagram: @somaticgrieftherapy

TikTok: @somaticgrieftherapy

YouTube: @SomaticGriefTherapy

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Irish actress Geraldine Plunkett shares her remarkable journey from school plays to becoming one of Ireland's most beloved performers across stage and screen. She reflects on her surprise entry into acting, her experiences with the Abbey Theatre, and her current role in Sheila Forsey's new play "The Memory Room."

• Started acting after being discovered by Abbey Theatre director Frank Dermody during a school production of Hamlet
• Learned acting by working alongside legendary Abbey Theatre performers like Harry Brogan and Eileen Crowe
• Found fame on television in Glenroe, written by Wesley Burrows, which came at the perfect time as her children were growing up
• Performed in numerous acclaimed theater productions including Juno and the Paycock and works by Beckett, Murphy, and McGuinness
• Currently starring as Eileen in The Memory Room, a play about secrets, memory, truth and family
• Drawn to the play's poetic language and the way it explores how past secrets might be handled differently today

Join us for The Memory Room at the St. Michael's Theatre in New Ross – a gripping new play with a wonderful script, director, and cast that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

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In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Áine Gleeson, founder of WowWe, shares how reconnecting with her singing voice transformed her confidence, leadership, and sense of self. She reflects on the role music played in her childhood, the rejection at age fourteen that silenced her voice for decades, and the small but brave steps that helped her reclaim it later in life.

Áine opens up about joining a local music group as an adult, learning to focus on connection rather than judgment, and how singing at her son’s wedding became a deeply emotional moment that touched everyone present. As her voice grew stronger, so did her leadership. She shares how finding confidence in self-expression reshaped the culture at WowWe, creating space where different communication styles are valued and every voice matters.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t arrive all at once. It’s built through small, courageous choices to express yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Key Takeaways

 • How early experiences with singing can shape confidence and self-expression later in life
 • Why rejection can silence your voice and how to gently reclaim it
 • How focusing on connection instead of judgment builds confidence
 • The link between self-expression and authentic leadership
 • How singing can strengthen communication and presence at work
 • Why inclusive leadership starts with valuing different voices
 • How small steps toward self-expression create meaningful ripple effects

Don’t wait to be chosen, choose yourself. Small steps matter more than you think, and today is always a good day to begin.

Connect with Áine 

Facebook: @WowWee.ie
Instagram: @wowwee.ie
X: @WowWee
Linked In: @wowwee

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Alyse Bacine shares her groundbreaking approach to trauma healing and the profound impact it has on authentic self-expression. She explains how childhood experiences create limiting beliefs that prevent us from expressing our true selves and offers practical methods for releasing these blocks.

• Trauma isn't always a catastrophic event—often it's subtle childhood experiences that create lasting programming
• Small experiences can create beliefs that stop us from accessing our authentic selves
• Fear of criticism often stems from feeling unseen or unacknowledged in childhood
• People-pleasing is a coping mechanism developed to feel safe and get needs met
• The Metamorphosis Method addresses core wounds without requiring endless excavation of the past
• Healing must be paired with action for lasting transformation
• Inner child work creates safety for making behavioral changes
• Confidence emerges naturally when internal blocks are removed
• All roads to success require working through uncomfortable emotions and limiting beliefs
• The only way entrepreneurs truly fail is by stopping before breakthrough

Ready to explore these concepts further? Visit Alice's private podcast "The Core Wound Solution" or try one of her transformative breathwork sessions through the links in our show notes.

Connect with Alyse

Facebook: @alyse.levy

Instagram: @alyse_breathes

LinkedIn: @alysebreathes

Podcast: The Core Wound Solution 

Website: www.alysebreathes.com

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What happens when the very thing that once terrifies you becomes the place where you feel most fulfilled?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Stacy Simon shares her powerful journey from being paralysed by speaking anxiety to becoming a confident trainer with the US Air Force.

For years, Stacy avoided visibility—her voice would shake, anxiety would take over, and traditional public speaking courses like Toastmasters never reached the root of the issue. Everything began to change when she discovered spiritual practices like mantras and breathwork, tools that helped her calm her nervous system and reconnect with her authentic voice.

In our conversation, Stacy reflects on the courage it took to stop compartmentalising her passion for holistic therapies and bring her whole self into her military career. What she feared would lead to rejection instead opened new doors—earning trust, creating opportunities, and stepping into leadership as head trainer.

This is a story about reclaiming your voice, integrating who you truly are, and discovering that confidence doesn’t come from performing—but from alignment. If you’ve ever felt held back by fear, anxiety, or the pressure to hide parts of yourself, this episode will remind you what’s possible when you speak from truth.

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What if confidence isn’t something you build by pushing harder—but something that emerges when you expand your energy?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by transformational coach Danita Young, who shares the insight that changed everything for her: when we make decisions from a contracted energetic state, shaped by fear, limiting beliefs, and generational patterns... we recreate the same outcomes, again and again.

Danita reflects on her transition from women’s fitness to transformational coaching and the unexpected birth of The Align Method, which emerged through her own healing journey. Together, we explore how finding your voice is often the first step toward real confidence, why challenging seasons can become catalysts for growth, and how honoring life’s natural rhythms prevents burnout.

This conversation invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make choices from an expanded state rather than survival. As Danita reminds us, “We are all energy—match the frequency of the reality you want.” If you’ve been stuck in familiar patterns or forcing forward momentum, this episode offers a gentler, more powerful way forward.

Danita also shares a free opportunity to experience The Align Method through a 20-minute assessment to help you understand your current energetic state. 

Visit callwithdanita.com to schedule your session.

Connect with Danita

Website: alignwithdanita.com

Instagram: @danitayoung

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What if your brand didn’t start with a strategy—but with a feeling?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by intuitive branding and website designer Liz Ellery for a grounded, inspiring conversation about creating a business that truly reflects who you are.

Liz shares how intuition can be a powerful guide in both design and decision-making, and why your body is often the first place misalignment shows up. We explore how personal development and professional expression are deeply connected—and how small, intentional choices can quietly reshape your confidence, clarity, and visibility.

From trusting your gut instead of following rigid formulas, to creating brand visuals that capture genuine energy, this episode is a reminder that authenticity isn’t built overnight—it’s cultivated through self-compassion, gratitude, and daily alignment. Even the simplest shifts, like upgrading something you’ve been postponing, can become symbolic acts of stepping into who you’re becoming.

If you’ve been struggling with your business identity or personal brand, this conversation offers a refreshing, human approach—one that invites you to slow down, listen inward, and let your brand grow from the inside out.

Connect with Liz

Website: elizabethellery.com

Website2: shessointentional.com

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What if you could understand what people are really saying—without a single word being spoken?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by internationally renowned facial profiling and body language expert Joseph McGuire for a fascinating exploration of nonverbal communication, intuition, and ancient Chinese face reading.

Joseph shares how a lifelong fascination with observing people led him to the subtle art of reading intention, emotion, and truth through the face and body. Drawing on Chinese face reading, he explains how the face acts as a living map of the mind and body—offering insight into character, energy, and life patterns.

We dive into practical, eye-opening guidance: why the eyes reveal more than words, how liars often use eye contact strategically, and the red flags that can help you navigate relationships with greater clarity and self-trust. Joseph also shares why vulnerability and genuine presence create deeper connection, and how even small, well-timed words can leave a lasting impact.

This episode is an invitation to trust your instincts, listen to your body, and communicate from a place of authenticity—whether you’re leading, dating, presenting, or simply wanting to understand people more deeply.

Connect with Joseph

LinkedIn: @joseph-mcguire-face-facts 

Website: www.clearsightcommunications.com

YouTube: @ClearsightJ  

Twitter: @clearsightj 

YouTube Testimonial:  Mike Harsanyi Testimonial for Joseph

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