Mariona Gasull Soler grew up in Girona, Spain, and moved to Galway, Ireland in 2006, where she now lives with her husband and their two young daughters.Her passion for holistic healing began over 20 years ago with Bach Flower Remedies and later deepened through her own experience with anxiety, which led her to homeopathy.Mariona trained for four years at the Irish School of Homeopathy and continued her studies at the Other Song Academy in Mumbai. She is a qualified, licensed homeopath and has been a registered member of the Irish Society of Homeopaths since 2016.She is also a Bach Flower practitioner, trained at the Bach Centre, and offers a holistic approach that supports physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Mariona works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, children’s health, and digestive, skin, respiratory, and joint issues.She offers both online consultations and in-person sessions in Galway and Clarenbridge. Mariona is also one of the co-authors of Awaken Your Wellbeing published in 2020 where She shares her own story in more detail, along with 13 other therapists on what has helped them in their own journey. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Your-Wellbeing-Transformational-Stories-ebook/dp/B08KGTJ158Online Bach Flowers workshop for stress and anxiety on the 15th of June @ 7pm GMT https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/andrea-uloth-mariona-gasull-soler-27331239757Connect to Mariona on:https://www.instagram.com/holistic_health_mariona/https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthmarionaTo connect with your host and find out more about Sharon's next retreat please go to: https://linktr.ee/SharonFitzmaurice

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Janis King, a tarot master, author and educator with over 20 years of experience.In this deeply moving conversation, Janis shares not only what tarot is, its history, and how it has evolved, but also her own personal journey with it. She speaks openly about a time in her life when everything had fallen apart - her marriage, her home, and her finances, and how she found herself searching for answers.When Janis went for her first tarot reading, it wasn’t what she wanted to hear. Yet, in hindsight, it became the turning point that led her onto a path of curiosity, learning, and profound personal growth. What began as a search for answers unfolded into a journey that opened her life in the most beautiful and unexpected ways.As Janis so beautifully says, “Tarot connects us to life, and life expresses itself through us.” This perspective offers a powerful understanding of how tarot can support both personal and professional transformation, helping to build a strong foundation for growth.Her passion and enthusiasm are truly inspiring as she shares her mission to guide others in reaching their full potential- supporting them in identifying and moving through blocks in life, business, and relationshipsJanis is the author of three books, including her most recent work, Tarot - The Life Code; A Fool, A Magician and The Secret of Life, and the creator of the award winning The Life Code Tarot Deck. You can find out more about Janis and her work through: https://janisking.uk/Connect to her on:https://www.instagram.com/janiskingtarot/https://www.facebook.com/janistarotlondonTo connect with your host Sharon: https://linktr.ee/SharonFitzmaurice

My guest this week is Kate Saint Clair - human intuition expert, psychic medium, and intuitive advocate devoted to helping people remember and trust the wisdom already living within them. Born highly intuitive, Kate found strength through her challenging childhood with her connection to the Spiritual world. She has been guiding individuals since 2007 to reconnect with their natural abilities, not as something mystical or exclusive, but as a practical embodied skill meant to support every day life. Through her book Be Guided and Be Great, live programs and ongoing communities, Kate creates grounded, validating spaces where intuition can be explored safely and confidently. Her approach blends spiritual depth with real-world integration, helping people recognise how intuition shows up through the Clairs - clear knowing, feeling, seeing, hearing and sensing. Connect with Kate : https://katesaintclair.comhttps://www.instagram.com/katesaintclair/https://www.facebook.com/KateSaintClairhttps://www.tiktok/katesaintclair

Special Episode✨This week’s podcast episode is a truly heartfelt one, as I’m joined by my dear friend, Camino walking companion, and all-round incredible human being, Joanne Williams.Joanne was part of a beautiful group of 22 souls who walked the Camino with me last week. In this conversation, we reflect on what that journey meant to us - not just the physical path, but the deeper inner journey it invited within each of us. The Camino has a way of holding a mirror up to life itself… and this episode gently explores that.Joanne lives with ongoing health challenges, and her experience on the Camino became a powerful journey of acceptance - learning to move at her own pace, to honour her body, and to trust herself every step of the way. Along the path, she shares how connection, laughter, and meaningful conversations can carry us through the tougher moments - both on the Camino and in everyday life.We also explore how her studies in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Rebirthing Breathwork support her in managing anxiety and pain, while deepening her ability to stay present, listen inwardly, and respond to what she truly needs.I feel so grateful to have shared this journey with Joanne, and for all the beautiful connections that continue to weave our paths together.If you’ve ever walked the Camino, are curious about it, or simply feel called to reflect on your own life journey, this conversation will speak to your heart 💛🎧 Listen now and join us on this soulful walk of life.So grateful to https://intothewestadventures.com/ for guiding me and my groups on another wonderful journey.

About your host: Sharon Fitzmaurice is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Clinical Hypnotherapist, author, and podcast host dedicated to supporting others on their journey of healing and self-discovery. Through her work, she empowers people to reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and awaken a deeper sense of wellbeing.

As the host of The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast, she shares inspiring stories that celebrate the strength of the human spirit. Sharon is also the author of Someone Please Help Me, So I Did and Awaken Your Wellbeing, where she openly shares her own journey to inspire hope and transformation in others.

A passionate speaker and advocate for mental health awareness and survivors of childhood abuse, Sharon brings compassion, authenticity, and a holistic approach to everything she does. She is also the founder of the Soulful Journeys Online Community, creating spaces for connection, growth, and healing.

Julie Wright Halbert is a death doula, end-of-life educator and leading national voice for grief literacy. Her work is grounded in decades of public service and shaped by the sudden loss of her husband Jim. After his death, her work shifted from institutional advocacy to accompanying individuals and families through end-of-life transitions and early grief. She speaks and writes on death literacy, ethical presence, identity after loss, and what it means to live and die awake., consciously choosing intention and meaning in each moment. Julie is also the founder of Rising Phoenix LIFE and author of her forthcoming book Divine Ashes Ascending - The Journey of Dying and Living with Grace. Connect to Julie:https://risingphoenix.life/

In this episode, I speak with Bonnie Buckner, PhD, dream expert, founder of the International Institute of Dreaming and Imagery, and author of The Secret Mind. Bonnie works with individuals, leads workshops, and coaches company executives and teams on how to use dreams as powerful tools for insight, creativity, and problem-solving in both life and work.Bonnie shares remarkable stories of how dreams have transformed lives—including her own—and explains how our dreams can offer valuable guidance when we learn how to listen to them.In our conversation, we explore how dreams often reflect aspects of ourselves, acting as a mirror that can reveal hidden emotions, insights, and possibilities. Bonnie also explains how dreams can show us where we may feel blocked and how they can help guide us toward growth, healing, and a deeper sense of purpose.In this episode, we discuss:✨ The different types of dreams we experience✨ How to understand what is happening while we are dreaming✨ Ways to interact with and learn from your dreams✨ How dreams can support personal and professional development✨ The healing power of dreams and the wisdom they holdBonnie also shares simple ways to start building a relationship with your dreams, so you can begin to access their guidance and unlock your fullest potential.Our dreams can be a lens of possibility, offering insights that help us better understand ourselves and navigate life with greater awareness.If you have ever wondered what your dreams might be trying to tell you, this conversation will open a new way of looking at the powerful messages that emerge while we sleep. You can find out more about Bonnie's work and book through: https://www.the-secret-mind.com https://www.instagram.com/bonniebucknerdotcom/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniebuckner/https://www.facebook.com/institutefordreamingandimageryTo connect with your host Sharon - https://www.linktr.ee/SharonFitzmaurice

In this episode of The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast, I sit down with Patrick Dempsey, a truly inspiring soul whose life journey is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and the power of the human spirit.Born with cystic fibrosis, Patrick faced life-threatening challenges from an early age. At just 10 years old he experienced the heart-breaking loss of his brother to the same illness. Years later, Patrick himself spent four long years waiting for a life-saving double lung transplant.In 2012, that miracle arrived — a precious gift of life made possible through organ donation.Patrick shares openly about what it means to receive a second chance at life and the many challenges that still followed, including the breakdown of his marriage, a battle with skin cancer, and the decision to walk away from corporate life to explore a deeper path of healing and spiritual awakening.Known on social media as The Peaceful Spiritual Warrior, Patrick now walks a path of service and transformation as a spiritual alchemist, shamanic practitioner, intuitive medium, and Rahanni Celestial Healing teacher.In this heartfelt conversation we explore:• Living with cystic fibrosis• The emotional journey of grief• The incredible gift of organ donation• Turning pain into purpose• Spiritual awakening and healing• Gratitude, resilience and hopePatrick also shares his inspiring goal to rebuild his strength and compete in the Transplant Games — a beautiful celebration of life after transplantation.This episode is a powerful reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments, the human spirit has an incredible capacity to heal, transform, and rise.If Patrick’s story touches your heart, please consider learning more about organ donation and carrying a donor card. One simple decision can offer someone the gift of life.Thank you for listening and for being part of a community that celebrates courage, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit.Connect with Patrick https://www.instagram.com/thepeacefulspiritualwarrior/https://www.facebook.com/the.peaceful.spiritual.warriorhttps://www.tiktok.com/the.peaceful.spiritual.warrior

The Peaceful Spiritual Warrior - YouTubeSharon Fitzmaurice is a Holistic Wellness Coach based in the West of Ireland, dedicated to empowering clients worldwide to reconnect with their own inner strength and resilience. Since 2008, she has guided individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery, drawing on her personal experiences and deep understanding of emotional and mental well-being. Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Sharon continues to inspire others to embrace healing and self-compassion. Her mission is to offer a compassionate space where clients feel supported and empowered on their journey to well-being. https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Janine Van Someren, wellbeing coach, speaker and author of The Well-being Advantage. Janine helps busy professionals rebuild energy and resilience through small, sustainable habits that fit into real life.Janine’s work is grounded in 25 years of experience across high-performance sport, academia and corporate consulting, and is deeply shaped by her own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery. The result is a compassionate, practical approach that focuses on what genuinely helps when life feels pressured, heavy or out of sync.During our conversation, Janine shares how her experience with panic attacks became a turning point that led her to seek support and rethink her relationship with wellbeing. She speaks about the importance of becoming your own best friend, and how wellbeing isn’t about adding more to an already full to-do list. Instead, it begins with pausing, noticing where stress shows up in your life, and taking small supportive actions that create meaningful change over time.We explore how to:✨ Recognise stress and energy drains in your daily life✨ Build small habits that support resilience and wellbeing✨ Improve work-life balance, sleep, and connection✨ Turn research into practical steps you can actually stick withJanine shares simple ways to build wellbeing into your day so that it supports you rather than overwhelms you.Her new book, The Well-being Advantage: 7 Transformative Habits to Thrive in Work and Life, launches on 6 April. It is a practical guide for busy professionals who appear to be doing everything right on paper but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or close to running on empty.The book introduces seven simple, science-backed habits designed to help you feel more energised, focused and in control—without overhauling your life.Inside the book, you will learn how to:• Identify stress triggers and energy drains through guided reflection• Choose the habit that will make the biggest difference for you• Maximise rest and recovery to protect your capacity and reduce burnout• Manage pressure with practical strategies that fit real life• Build energy and resilience through small changes that create lasting results• Understand wearable data about stress and recovery without feeling judgedAs Janine explains, small habits repeated often can change our health and wellbeing—and the Well-being Advantage shows you how.Special e-book offer for for 24 hours on the 6th April at 10am through amazon -you can read instantly on the free kindle app on iphone android, iPad, laptop or in a web browser - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wellbeing-Advantage-transformative-habits-thrive/dp/1788608844Connect with Janine through:

https://thewellbeingadvantage.com/

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My guest this week is Tim Sharp, a global corporate veteran turned courageous truth-teller.After nearly 30 years in high-pressure leadership roles across industries, including tech, tobacco, pharma, and global sports, Tim has stepped forward with a message he believes the world urgently needs to hear.In his debut book, Tim chooses not to market under his own name—not out of fear, but because he wants the message to take centre stage. For him, this isn’t about building a personal brand; it’s about starting a global conversation about what’s broken in corporate culture and what’s possible when we confront the truth.Tim exposes the hidden mental health costs of modern corporate life and the cracks in workplace culture that quietly erode purpose, well-being, and integrity. He isn’t building a brand; he’s sparking a movement.The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Modern Corporate LifeWhy he Chose to Publish a Book Without Branding MyselfHow Corporations Are Failing Their People—and How We Can Fix ItAddiction, Ambition & Awakening: A Corporate Story from the InsideTruth-Telling as a Tool for Change in BusinessFind out more about Tim's book: https://bustingbusinessbullshit.com/Your host Sharon Fitzmaurice https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Andy Steele, whose life journey is a profound testament to resilience, self-healing, and transformation.Andy’s career began in the late 1980s with the British Parachute Regiment, where he developed discipline, strength, and leadership while serving during the conflict in Northern Ireland. After leaving the military, he went on to serve his community for 16 years with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service. Throughout both careers, Andy was repeatedly exposed to traumatic incidents that ultimately led to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Behind the uniform, however, was a much earlier story of trauma. Andy shares, with courage and honesty, his first childhood memory of being beaten by his father — a moment that marked the beginning of years of physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. At just 14 years of age, Andy ran away from home and later joined the paratroopers, driven by a deep need to prove his worth and finally gain his father’s approval — recognition that never came.For much of his life, Andy was focused on rescuing others. It wasn’t until PTSD brought him to a breaking point that he realised he needed to rescue himself.His healing journey introduced him to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Hypnotherapy, and the Kinetic Shift Technique — modalities that helped him rebuild his sense of safety, self-worth, and inner peace. Inspired by his own recovery, Andy retrained as a qualified practitioner and went on to run a successful full-time practice, supporting others through anxiety, stress, and trauma.Today, Andy delivers talks and workshops rooted in compassion, empowerment, and hope — helping other people evolve. He speaks openly about what it means to feel safe within yourself, to show up fully in your own life, and to break generational cycles of trauma — not only for yourself, but for your children.This conversation offers insight, hope, and reassurance to veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, and anyone walking their own healing path.💛 If this episode resonates, please like, subscribe, and share — you never know who might need to hear this story.Connect with Andy on:https://www.instagram.com/steele_andy_/https://www.facebook.com/Andy.Steele.phoenixhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-steele-5412a718a/To connect to your host Sharon please go to: https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com