Thrive for Life

I recently had the honour and privilege to sit down with the world renowned specialist in human behaviour, Dr. John Demartini, to talk about values, visualisation, the power of gratitude and much more. Dr. John is considered one of the worlds leading authorities in the area of human behaviour and his work has greatly shaped & influenced my life. He is a researcher, author and global educator with an incredible story of overcoming personal challenges and difficulties. Dr. John has developed a curriculum of personal development programmes. Some of the areas addressed in the programmes include understanding human behaviour and human values, clarifying purpose and vision, goal setting, relationship empowerment, leadership development, financial empowerment, dealing with emotions and much more. Dr. John has also appeared in many films and documentaries including “The Secret”. I attended The Breakthrough Experience last May in Dublin, a 2 day programme run by Dr. John, which helps individuals of all ages and from all walks of life to establish what is really important to them, to change perceptions and dissolve emotions that run their lives and to break through the barriers that prevent them from living an inspired, purposeful and fulfilling life. I can wholeheartedly say that this programme did exactly that for me. It’s an intense 2 day workshop that I have no doubt will impact on me for the rest of my life. The Breakthrough Experience returns to Dublin on 22nd and 23rd February 2020 and further information can be found on www.drdemartini.com (click on Events).

Today (10th October 2019) is World Mental Health Day and the theme for this year is Suicide Prevention. In order to raise awareness about suicide, I’m joined on this episode by Killaloe based wedding photographer Ciara McCullough who shares her mental health journey. Ciara lost her father to suicide when she was just 1 year old and had three failed suicide attempts in her late teens and early 20s. She sought help after her third failed suicide attempt and discovered through psychotherapy and counselling that she didn’t have to believe every negative thought that she had. She also gained a set of tools and strategies through these sessions that she could resort to during her darker moments. Ciara bravely shares her story in an attempt to encourage others who may be struggling to realise that there is hope, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that help and support is there if you are willing to open up, ask for help and talk. You can find Ciara on Instagram @pushedbeyonddefeat or @tiltedtripodweddings. If you are struggling and need someone to talk to there are many Irish helplines which provide a listening service and confidential, non-judgemental support. These include Samaritans 116 123, Aware 1800 80 48 48 and Pieta House 1800 247 247.

In this episode I share the tips & strategies I use for setting & achieving goals. If you would like to get in touch drop me an email to [email protected] or connect with me on Instagram @thriveforlife.aislingdaly.

Not every case of breast cancer begins with the detection of a lump as Mandy Gabriel discovered. In December 2017, Mandy was diagnosed with breast cancer after visiting her GP as she had noticed that one breast had changed shape. At the time of her diagnosis, Mandy was feeling healthy and her two children were aged just 3 and 1 so her diagnosis came as a huge shock. Treatment began immediately & Mandy’s world was turned upside down. In this episode we discuss Mandy’s diagnosis, treatment and the aftermath of cancer as well as the perspective that she has gained from her battle with cancer. You can follow Mandy on Instagram @mywonkyboob or check out her blog at www.mywonkyboob.ie. If you’d like to get in touch with me drop me a DM on Instagram @thriveforlife.aislingdaly or and email to [email protected].

In this weeks episode I chat with Graham McCormack, The Real World Buddhist, who shares in an open and honest way his battles with anxiety & depression, dealing with a personality disorder, and dealing with the aftermath of attempted suicide. Graham, who is a former MMA fighter, now works as a corporate coach, speaker & workshop facilitator. His willingness to be vulnerable is a real strength. His story is raw & gripping & through sharing his story so openly he is helping to break the stigma & open up dialogue surrounding the growing issue of mental health in Ireland. You can find Graham on Instagram @therealworldbuddhist. If you wish to get in touch you can find me on Instagram also @thriveforlife.aislingdaly or drop me an email to [email protected]. If you have been affected by any of the issues on today’s episode, please call the Samaritans helpline on 116 123, The Aware helpline on 1800 80 48 48 or Pieta House on 1800 247 247.

If, like me, you sometimes find that the only thing holding you back from taking action in an area of your life is your own mind, you’ll get so much value from this episode. I chat to best selling author of the book “You vs You: 12 Ways to Kick Your Own Ass”, Todd Cahill, about how to get out of your own way and take action. We discuss the biggest blocks and excuses that prevent people from becoming who they really want to become along with tools and strategies for overcoming fear and taking action. You can find Todd on Instagram @toddmcahill or check out his website www.youvsyoubook.com. I love connecting with my listeners so feel free to connect with me on Instagram @thriveforlife.aislingdaly or drop me an email to [email protected].

In this episode I chat to Sian Horn, CEO of Elite Pilates & Be Belle, about empowering women through movement & community. Sian has found immense benefit in her own life from movement, in particular from reformer pilates, and from feeling a sense of belonging & being part of a community. She now helps other women to experience the benefits of both of these things through her companies Elite Pilates Studios Cork & Be Belle. Sian’s passion for life, enthusiasm & positive outlook are completely infectious. Although she’s had some major setbacks in her life, which she discusses in this episode, Sian’s resilience & ability to bounce back after difficult times is truly inspirational. You’ll find Sian on Instagram @sian_horn. Follow Elite Pilates Studios @elitepilatesstudios & Be Belle @bebelle_tribe.

Emotional resilience can be described as how able we are to deal with the stresses, difficulties and traumas that we face in our lives. It’s essentially our ability to bounce back after adversity. Sonia Q Casey, Life & Executive Coach, shares some insights into why it’s so important now more than ever to work on building resilience as well as some practical tips and strategies to help us to become more resilient, and because stress and change are a part of life, there are always opportunities to practice resilience. Sonia also discusses the importance of younger people in society working on developing their resilience and the study she is currently undertaking in that field. You can follow Sonia on Instagram @thelittlehumancoach . If you would like to get in touch with me, please drop me a DM on Instagram @thriveforlife.aislingdaly or email [email protected].

When you’re feeling stuck in a rut it can be difficult to see a way forward or to get unstuck. In this episode I chat with Rachael Smith, Life Coach, about some of the tools and strategies that can be helpful if we find ourselves stuck. You can follow Rachael on Instagram @rachaelsmithcoaching or check out her website www.rachaelsmithcoaching.com .

In this episode, I answer some of the questions that came in via Instagram. The questions are mostly relating to mindset and some relating to diet and healthy habits. I’ll be back with guest interviews again from the next episode onwards. If you’d like to get in touch can follow me on Instagram @thriveforlife.aislingdaly or drop me an email [email protected].