Today Clodagh is joined by Emma Kehoe who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Emma’s story centres around her finding out her partner of nine years was having an affair, something that completely blind sided her and caught her off guard. Emma speaks today about navigating the heartbreak and shock of something she never saw coming; surviving life in the aftermath; and the beauty and healing that comes from our biggest challenges. 

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Today Clodagh is joined by Kate who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Kate speaks about yearning with all her heart to become a mother and how arduous and heart-breaking this journey was for her. Kate’s story is a very special one, and one we know will captivate your heart just as it did ours. 

Follow Kate on Instagram @dustyboydesigns

Resources:

Kate found huge hope, solace, and comfort in listening to meditations by Dr Wayne Dyer and Dr Joe Dispenza about calling in your future. I hope you find them as beneficial as she did.

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Today Clodagh is joined by Dominique Nugent who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us, something that is extremely personal and incredibly unspoken. Dominique's story begins in the aftermath of a very stressful period of her life, and she speaks to Clodagh today about the impact her Unspoken had on her life; her conviction that she was seriously ill and that this was a worst case scenario kind of situation; and the huge secret she kept to herself for over two years.

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Today Clodagh is joined by Amanda who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Amanda's story centres around her struggle with depression, anxiety & low self-esteem throughout her teens and 20s; building up the strength and courage to leave her marriage; and her near death experience aged 32, where her car plummeted 300ft down a mountain which resulted in her having no pulse when the emergency services arrived. Throughout today's episode Amanda speaks about fighting to live, and vowing to be brave, to stop playing small & to make her life count. 

Follow Amanda on Instagram @acreatedlife_coach 

Resources:

Books by Brene Brown:

Braving the Wilderness

Rising Strong

I thought it was just me

www.womensaid.ie

www.samaritans

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Today Clodagh is joined by Sandra who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Sandra’s story centres around her lifelong struggle of feeling like she was never reaching her full potential and being so self critical and disappointed in herself because of this; her difficulty in forming meaningful relationships with people, which usually led to her giving up and moving on; and the earth shifting moment she experienced, when, as her daughter was undergoing an ADHD assessment, everything suddenly made sense for her. Sandra speaks so passionately about her experience and that of her daughter, and today’s episode is a must listen for us all. 

Follow Sandra on Instagram @sandra_kelly_art 

Resources:

Books: 

Scattered Minds (Dr Gabor Mate)

The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done (Terry Matlen)

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD (Lidia Zylowska)

Website: ADHDireland.ie

App: The Adult ADHD App (search Google Play or on the App Store)

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Today Clodagh is joined by Rachael who has very bravely agreed to share her Unspoken with us. Rachael’s Unspoken centres around her brother Alan, who very sadly died by suicide in early 2017 while Rachel was seven months pregnant with her third child. Rachael speaks about what it was like to lose her much loved brother in such a traumatic way, the what if questions that come with losing someone to suicide, and the grief that absolutely consumed her in the aftermath of his death. Rachael is a joy to listen to and shares so much wisdom throughout our conversation, so much so, that you will leave today’s episode with hope in your heart.  

Follow Rachael on Instagram @rachaelsmithcoaching 

Resources:

Samaritans Ireland: 116 123

www.pietahouse.ie

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention 

This website shares really helpful information like, warning signs to looks out for, suicide risk factors, how to keep someone safe if they are feeling suicidal and treatment options. 

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This week on Unspoken Clodagh is joined by Hannah Saunders who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Hannah’s story centres around her experience of being sexually abused as a child, and she speaks to Clodagh today about navigating life following the trauma she endured; learning she was not alone in her suffering; and her journey to healing, and to becoming the strong, resilient and inspiring woman she is today. This is an incredibly powerful conversation about overcoming and shining a light for others. You will be amazed as Hannah's strength. Stay tuned to the end of the episode where Clodagh shares her expert advice for others who have experienced trauma. 

Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahcjsaunders

Resources:

Book Recommendation:

Above Water by Trish Kearney

Support Services:

One in Four |oneinfour.ie

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre | drcc.ie

24-Hour Freephone National Helpline | 1800 77 8888

Rape Crisis Network Ireland | rcni.ie

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This week on Unspoken Clodagh is joined by Sarah who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Sarah was adopted from Romania at the age of two and a half and brought home to Ireland. Today she shares this beautiful story with Clodagh and speaks too about the life-long impact adoption has had on her self identity, her self worth and her sense of safety in relationships. 

Stay tuned to the end of today's episode where Clodagh shares her expert advice on the often misunderstood complexity of adoption, as well as a beautiful self worth meditation.

Follow Sarah on Instagram @thespeakeasytherapist_

Resources:

Book

The Primal Wound (Nancy Newton Verrier)

Podcast

The Good Glow with Clodagh Campbell

Articles

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This week on Unspoken Clodagh is joined by Roberta who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Roberta's story focuses on her all consuming eating disorder and how, when she hit rock bottom, her courage to ask for help led to her journey to recovery.

Stay tuned to the end of today's episode where Clodagh shares her expert advice on how those listening can take care of, comfort, and soothe themselves when experiencing distress. 

Follow Roberta on Instagram @bobbybyrobertaharr 

If you've been affected by the content of today's episode I urge you to visit www.bodywhys.ie or to contact their supportline on 01-2107906. Sending you love.

Resources:

www.bodywhys.ie

Books:

Life Hurts: A Doctor's Personal Journey Through Anorexia (Dr Elizabeth McNaught)

Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa & Binge Eating (Peter Cooper)

Getting Better Bit(e) by (Bit)e (Schmidt & Treasure)

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This week on Unspoken Clodagh is joined by Olivia who very bravely shares her Unspoken with us. Olivia's story focuses on her problematic drinking and the impact it had on her life, on her relationships and on the way she viewed herself.  

Stay tuned to the end of today's episode where Clodagh shares her expert advice on how those who are engaging in behaviours they would like to change can begin doing so. 

Follow Olivia on Instagram @greyareadrinker

Resources: 

https://www.dryyapp.com

https://www.sassysobermum.com/thrive

https://grayareadrinkers.com

Instagram:

@greyareadrinker

Books:

The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Catherine Grey

Glorious Rock Bottom by Bryony Gordon

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

Podcasts:

Sober Stories from everyday people

Over the influence

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