Self Explained

In this episode, I explore the impact of toxic relationships on your self-image and emotional well-being. I share personal insights, discuss warning signs, and offer practical tips to empower you to break free from toxic dynamics. Discover how to reclaim your self-worth and happiness as we navigate the path to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.   Here are some key takeaways from the episode:

Are you ready for a new perspective on relationships? Join me in this thought-provoking episode as I explore the impact of saying "my other half" or "my better half." If you're someone who has become accustomed to using these phrases in your relationship, it's time to rethink your choices. In this episode, we'll cover:

Outward love isn't always readily available - you won't always have people giving you the reassurance you crave or the nurturance you need during times of stress. So, what then?! The truth is...only YOU can take care of yourself and give yourself the love that you truly desire anytime.anywhere. But it's hard for many people to do because people don't actively learn how to love themselves and there are very few role models out there showing us what to do, or how to do it. In this episode I speak with Nardia who is the founder of NardiaJoy - a transformational leadership company that teaches founders and leaders in start-ups how to lead authentically, in a way that brings out the best in them and their teams. She transforms the way that leaders think and feel and supports them to gain a deep understanding of why they do what they do and assists them to become self-aware and how to take ownership of their impact. Nardia is also radicalising self-love through her community Love Queens, as she believes that self-love is the single most important lesson that we need to learn. When we know how to truly love ourselves, just as we are, then we can live the life we desire. Love is always the answer. Tune in to hear about Nardia's journey talking all about domestic violence, motherhood, narcissism and finding love within! Find Nardia on the following: https://www.nardiajoy.com/ Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

Healthy relationships are built on safety, acceptance and trust. So, what do you do when you find out your partner has been watching porn? And how much is "too much"? Moreover, what should you do if you feel like it has been affecting your sex life? In this episode I speak with Dimitri Douchin, PhD who is a psychotherapist specialised in recovery from sexual addictions and trauma reprocessing. Dimitri's training was first in science. After obtaining his PhD, he left academia and started working as a psychosexual therapist. Meanwhile Dimitri battled his addictions until, after 17 years, he overcame his own addictions to sex and pornography. Focusing on releasing trauma and repressed emotions with inner child work, Dimitri has been helping thousands of men working on their sexuality and emotional wounds - a mission that he embodies today in his new platform dedicated to a holistic psychological treatment of pornography addiction, www.unhooked.care . Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

Organised religion isn't for everyone and that's okay but what about other forms of spirituality? Everyone needs some sort of spiritual practice. Something that enables them to feel whole, balanced, and connected to their inner self or inner energy. In this episode, I speak with Nick ( Instagram @malakhim_tarot ) about all things related to Tarot Cards, Psychology and the Sufi Healing Order. Nick combines his knowledge on psychology with the symbolism of the Tarot to help clients find clarity and awareness. He has been interested in Tarot for close to 20 years and draws on work he has done with elemental energies, Sufism, studies of Kabbalah and in depth work with the I Ching. For close to a decade, he has also been on the Sufi path and is an ordained healing conductor in the Sufi Healing Order. Listen now to hear more about this alternative healing journey today! Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

There's a lot of talk about "Toxic exes", "Toxic bosses", or "Toxic people" in general these days but can we really say people are toxic? Or is it just that they have toxic patterns of relating deeply ingrained within them? Toxic patterns that have been passed down from one generation to the next... In this episode, I talk about 6 of the most toxic patterns that people can have within them. Toxic patterns that create dysfunctional, disconnected and sometimes, dangerous relationships. If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

How many times have you told someone "I'm okay" when your reality has been the opposite? How many times have you told others that "Things are going great" when really, your life was falling apart? Maybe...you've done neither? Maybe, you're someone who minimises? Maybe, you're someone who tells yourself "Things aren't that bad! I need to grow up and get over it"?! Everyone has lied at some point in their life - to themselves, or to other people. But why do we do it? And what is the cost when we choose not to be honest? In this episode, I walk you through the different lies we tend to fall into and how to start flexing your honesty muscle today with some key steps so grab a journal and pen - this one is a juicy one! If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Or submit an enquiry for bookings on: https://katieodonoghue.com/contact Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

There are many things that will affect your healing journey but how much of it might actually come down to your beliefs, your self-talk, or your attachment style? In this episode I talk about my personal resistances to doing the work and what my journey looked like at the start, reasons as to why you may self-sabotage on your journey and becoming aware of some unhelpful patterns that will keep you stuck, plus things to be mindful of when seeking out a practitioner be it a counsellor, a coach, a psychologist or other. *Please note this episode contains a trigger warning. If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Or submit an enquiry for bookings on: https://katieodonoghue.com/contact Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

We all make assumptions in our relationships. We naturally fill in the gaps where we are missing pieces of information so we can make sense of our world - and of our relationship. But whenever we make an assumption, we have an impact on our experience and on someone else's. And the trouble truly arises when our assumptions are predominantly negative, creating conflict and disconnection, fuelling blame and doubt. In this episode, I'm talking about assumptions - what they are, how they may show up, what they teach you about yourself and how to start taking some key steps to stop assumption making in your relationship today! If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

Sometimes, all people want is for someone to finally "choose them". In other words, they want someone to stick around and be with them instead of what they fear: being abandoned, or forgotten about. Many people want to feel lovable, desirable and like they're "worth" being with...yet, the reality is that people can feel the opposite when, at times, they are left ghosted, in silence, alone, or simply not chosen by their love interest (and in some cases, their life long partner when things like an infidelity or relationship breakdown occurs). In this final part of a three part series, I'm talking about the desire to be chosen and what it truly means - and why waiting for someone to choose you is detrimental to your happiness, and to your sense of self. *Insights from work refers to a mix of sources such as personal experience, research & studies primarily - experiences talked about in any of the episodes are usually generalised & likely to be a common experience for the many, rather than one individuals experience. BONUS: if you're someone who currently struggles with anxiety, or those typical "what if" thoughts in your relationship with self or romantic partners, then you may want to consider grabbing yourself a FREE 27 page ebook on the link below: https://katieodonoghue.com/transform-your-relationship-with-anxiety If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

Following on from the last episode, I'm diving into how The Fear Of Abandonment shows up in your love life including how it can cause you to self-sabotage your most intimate relationships. In this episode you can expect: - To hear about the patterns in another that may activate or trigger this fear & guidance on how to spot your own during emotionally challenging moments. - Anxiety & how it can be an indication that your fear is currently present. - Past relationship trauma & how that informs your present relationship. - Forms of self-sabotage & what is needed during emotionally overwhelming moments. ...plus journaling prompts to help you understand yourself that bit more. Be sure to hit the 'subscribe' or 'follow' button because there may be a part 3 to this just yet! BONUS: if you're someone who currently struggles with anxiety, or those typical "what if" thoughts in your relationship with self or romantic partners, then you may want to consider grabbing yourself a FREE 27 page ebook on the link below: https://katieodonoghue.com/transform-your-relationship-with-anxiety If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

Unresolved abandonment wounds can be the underlying cause for many of your relationship issues: insecurities, challenges around saying "good-bye" or being separated for too long, anxiety, obsessive behaviours, low energy levels, feeling like you are unlovable, unwanted and simply "not good enough". And yet, many people who have this wound cannot verbalise what it is that they are going through - my past self included. Many people who have this wound have grown up in homes where caregivers were absent or neglectful of the child's needs, where the caregiver was addicted or dependent on some sort of substance, or where they went through some sort of impactful moment in school just as their sense of self was developing. Without awareness of why you feel the way you do and how it connects back to your childhood, this wound will continue to hum around in the background affecting the way you relate in your relationships in adulthood - especially your romantic ones. Part One dives into The Abandonment Wound and Manifestations of Survival Strategies. In this episode you'll get some journaling prompts to help you uncover your own insights into why you relate in the way that you do as an adult. Part Two will build on this and teach you how this fear could cause you to self-sabotage in your love life so be sure to hit the "follow" or "subscribe" button. BONUS: if you're someone who currently struggles with anxiety, or those typical "what if" thoughts in your relationship with self or romantic partners, then you may want to consider grabbing yourself a FREE 27 page ebook on the link below: https://katieodonoghue.com/transform-your-relationship-with-anxiety If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

Welcome back to the next episode of the Self Explained Podcast! This episode dives into the feeling of loneliness and the ways in which you can experience it in any kind of a relationship. Tune in to hear why things like sarcasm and criticism give rise to disconnection in a relationship, how self-abandoning and being that "good child" or "good partner" are actually forms of control to ensure you get your need for connection met, to hear about my experiences along the way and to get some tips on how to feel less lonely and more connected - to yourself, to others, and to your local community! BONUS: if you're someone who currently struggles with anxiety, or those typical "what if" thoughts in your relationship with self or romantic partners, then you may want to consider grabbing yourself a FREE 27 page ebook on the link below: https://katieodonoghue.com/transform-your-relationship-with-anxiety If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3 of the Self Explained Podcast! This episode is centred around the question 'Why you don't love yourself?' In it I'll explore where you may have learned that pattern of self-rejection, self-criticism, or self-loathing. And because a lot of my coaching is based off 'Inner Child Therapy', expect to hear me talk a lot about what you were exposed to and what you learned about self-love from the people and world around you as you grew up. Tune in to find out how you may have learned this pattern, to hear about my journey and to get some tips on how to begin shifting your pattern from self-hate to self-love today. As an added extra: if you're someone who currently struggles with anxiety, or those typical "what if" thoughts in your relationship with self or romantic partners, then you may want to consider grabbing yourself a FREE 27 page ebook on the link below: https://katieodonoghue.com/transform-your-relationship-with-anxiety If you want to start your coaching journey today, visit the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/11-coaching Please read all disclaimers, terms and conditions on https://katieodonoghue.com when consuming content from this platform, or other social media channels that are connected.

On the final episode of Season Two, I have my last guest of the season, the amazing Anna Groniecka (Instagram: @annagroniecka ) on to talk about everything from her personal life story - being a photographer, parenting, understanding boundaries, and strengthening the relationship with yourself - to how she got to be where she is today in terms of her career and navigating life's rollercoaster journey. With over 10 years of experience across commercial and fashion, weddings, corporate headshots and portraits, Anna also has her own boutique studio in the Green Dot shop, Clonakilty Co. Cork. Photography has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. Her father, who was a miner, used their tiny bathroom as a darkroom to develop his old style, yellow-tinged photographs. Through the years Anna has achieved many successes including being the 2019 Finalist in Best New Emerging Business in West Cork and 2020 Finalist in Businesswoman of the Year in Creative and Power Within Categories. Some of her clients include, but are not limited to, RSVP magazine, Image Magazine and Best selling international author Louise O'Neill. As a mother of two, and constantly meeting new people through her work, Anna has a wealth of knowledge and brings many of her life lessons to today's episode! Like this episode? Why not share it on your social media platforms and give Anna a tag to let her know what you loved about her story!

On today's episode I have special guest Zoe Dunlea (@zoe_dunlea_life_coaching) on to talk about everything from her personal story and stepping away from old identities to manifesting your dream life with a special guidance on how to do it! Zoe is an acc accredited life coach from the coach training academy and she now focuses on helping people unlock their full potential, figure out next steps in their life and their career, and then actually make it happen. She believes that your dreams are possible, and through her own unique mindful mindset method, she coaches people on how to start to live life on their own terms. Like this episode? Leave a review or give Zoe a tag on Instagram!

Jessica Banaghan (Instagram: @jess_selffit) is an Online Fitness & Lifestyle Coach, helping people worldwide to achieve a better mindset and lifestyle through nutrition, exercise, habits and more! After years of suffering with low self esteem and feeling low in her body, she took a small step in July 2019 where she began her own fitness journey. In the last two years, Jess has left her marketing career to pursue online coaching, started her online coaching business and competed in her first bodybuilding competition in July 2021. In this episode we go deep into Jess's story from her solo trip abroad in Australia to taking the leap when it came to her career, female jealousy in school, competitions and more, plus navigating and enjoying the journey as it all unfolds. Like this episode? Why not give Jess a tag on socials or follow her journey online!

Kara Olivia Eden (Instagram: @karaoliviabeauty) is a blogger with a prime focus on skin positivity! Kara has been an online friend of mine and is an incredibly inspiring woman who regularly blogs on her various social media platforms. On today's episode she shares her ups and downs when it comes to acne, self confidence and body issues in hopes that it can inspire and help others to feel seen and promote self love! Like this episode? Be sure to give Kara a tag on Instagram or follow her journey on social media!

Tracey Collopy (Instagram: @traytraycolcol) is an online coach who specialises in female fat loss and body recomposition. Her goal is to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible for you to reach your goals, with a non-restrictive diet approach and to give you the tools for long term success. In this episode, we go deep into how she created her career and the challenges - especially if you are someone who is learning how to manage your inner world through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship - and talk about balancing a relationship, solo trips abroad and trusting yourself through it all to chase your dreams even if your dreams are outside of the normal 9-5 job! Like this episode? Be sure to give Tracey a tag on Instagram or follow her journey on social media!

On today's episode I have special guest Kate London (Instagram: katelondon01) on to talk about her personal experience as the other woman in a long-term affair. We dive deep into realising your worth through the experience to listening to your body to point you in the right direction. If you're seeking a powerful coach for affair recovery look no further. Kate has built a solid foundation in human psychology that brings her clients incomparable transformations. She has invested over $100,000 to get trained from 2 of the most renowned international expert coaches. Kate has also had the privileged of travelling the world alongside Tony Robbins learning from the best in human psychology. These experiences equipped Kate with world class coaching and psychology techniques, that have her clients achieving massive breakthroughs and momentum in their life. Like this episode? Why not leave a review or give Kate a tag on Instagram!

When it comes to individuals feeling their full range of feelings - we must refuse to let others feel our feelings for us and refuse to let us feel others feelings for them too. We must stop being over-functioning and take responsibility for our own inner world and acknowledge that others have that same responsibility too without expecting someone to make us happy or blame them for making us sad in any given moment. Society needs to stop expecting women to do all of the emotional labour too, there needs to be a balance between ALL humans when it comes to the management of emotions. Moreover, it's time to stop labelling people as “sensitive”, “dramatic”, “crazy”, “bossy”, “moody” and so on for expressing an emotion that isn't yet fully normalised in the eyes of society and regardless of one's identity or sex - we are all human beings, living a human experience and our emotions are there to teach us and guide us along the way. To read more about this topic, see the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/theself/feelyourfullrangeoffeelings

At one point in time there may have been a primary caregiver who reacted to you in ways that caused you to change, to minimise or even hide parts of yourself. The reaction causes you to develop certain survival strategies that ultimately meant in your mind that being yourself and expressing individuality was “dangerous" or "unsafe”. Your authentic self - your needs, values and desires - were perhaps, at times, seen as a threat and a form of betrayal in some ways. You may have carried this learnt behaviour and harmful beliefs that developed as a result into your adulthood life where you feel the need to change or hide who you are in order to survive - to receive love, to be accepted and to ensure that you would not be left on your own. To read more about the False Self, see the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/theself/thefalseself

On today's episode I have special guest Georgia Goodhew (@thepuss.ycoach) on to talk about everything from her personal journey to breath orgasms and reclaiming the lost parts of yourself to truly step into your power as a woman. Georgia has a fountain of knowledge and wisdom and I am so excited for you to listen today. Georgia formerly known as The Pussy Coach, helps women turn their lives the F*ck On! She is a deeply feminine creator who uses her Pussy Power to heal sexual trauma, integrate her shadow self and find deep connection to her body. If you like this episode, be sure to give Georgia a tag on Instagram! Want to find out more? Visit https://katieodonoghue.com for the latest program release, to join the monthly membership 'Alchemy of Self' or claim your free ebook.

As a young child, you depended on your caregivers to teach you about things like boundaries, love, and individuality. You were vulnerable, dependent, and open - always learning new ways to survive and to ensure that you would not be abandoned, or rejected. You would have learned certain survival mechanisms and to some degree, you would have experienced trauma. Trauma being an emotional response to an event or person like an argument, a breakup, a form of abuse, or accident perhaps. And this is completely unavoidable - you are living a human experience where things won't always run smoothly. In this episode, I discuss how trauma can provide you with life lessons and the importance of exploring your trauma when it comes to unlearning survival mechanisms that are no longer serving you in your adulthood life as they would have in childhood. This is about getting back to the real you - beneath the trauma and roles that were so successfully forced upon you. To dive deeper, you can find a supporting blog post on the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/theself/healing-trauma

Did you ever feel like you were expected to be the adult in situations as a child? Did you feel like you absorbed a lot of responsibilities? Did you feel like you had to raise a younger sibling? Do you feel like you matured quite quickly and missed out on the childlike things through the years? If you're similar to me in terms of background, you likely had to grow up fast and take on more responsibilities - you lost your chance to be a child and do the things that children do. Perhaps you were expected to be the emotional caretaker of your primary caregiver (mother or father) too? All of which sets you up for low self-worth, feeling like a failure, co-dependent relationships, little to no boundaries and a lost sense of self. If you want to read a little more on this topic, you can find the blog post to support this episode on the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/theself/theparentifieddaughter

On today's episode I have special guest Fiona Lennon (Instagram @this_is_fi) who hails from Mullingar and commonly goes by Fí, her artist name and project she has been developing over the last few years. Coming from a musical town, she began writing music at 18 and has since accumulated hundreds of songs and many great experiences (working with Grammy nominated songwriters, being played on national radio, and playing big stages like Electric Picnic, Whelans, and Cyprus Avenue) As well as this, Fiona worked as a primary school teacher for four years. She went on a solo trip to Los Angeles which made her realise that she wanted to go into something different when she returned home and in this episode we discuss her journey - her experience with anorexia from a young age, pivoting in her career, dealing with friendship groups, trusting your gut feeling and so much more! Her life has been coloured by many different experiences which have taught her to go with the ebbs and flow of life, to relax on expectations, and to trust her instinct to guide her on her own path of self-discovery.

Do you remember being rewarded or praised for being a “good girl” when you were younger? Our primary caregivers would not have been aware of the meaning that we would have added to this simple phrase but the covert message that is conveyed through it? You don't deserve to be yourself, you are expected to be good all the time, to not express the full range of your emotions and to not do as you please but to be compliant, to give or help out when asked, and do not say no because that's rude and impolite…Do as you're told, fit into the mould of being a “good girl” and don't cause any trouble. You'll carry this way of being into your adulthood life if you leave it unexplored and the knock-on effect? Catastrophic if you're anything like me... If you want to learn more about this dilemma, you can check out the blog post to accompany this episode on the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/theself/thegoodgirldilemma

There is so much to say about having boundaries but are we ever really taught how to set them or what they truly mean in terms of protecting your sense of self? Who remembers having conversations about boundaries in detail? In this episode I explore boundaries but if you'd like to dive a little deeper you can check out the supporting blog post on the following link: https://katieodonoghue.com/theself/setting-boundaries

On today's show I have special guest Sana Govender (Instagram: @sana_govender) on to discuss his personal journey and finding his inner peace. Sana is a Behavioural Psychologist and Performance Coach, who is obsessed with human potential and the capacity we have as human beings to achieve great things. As far back as he can remember he has had a deep interest in understanding how people work and why they do what they do. Thus, leading him down the path of psychology. After years of studying and broadening his knowledge within the areas of Organisational Psychology, Coaching/Positive Psychology and Sports Psychology he realised that his core driver was 'Human Performance and Growth'. Whether that be at an individual, team or group level, he has an intricate way of understanding how to help guide others to achieve and grow in whatever area they need. Done so through a mixed methodology of various psychological areas and experience using these skills in various life settings such as business, academics and currently in a sports setting. Helping individuals and teams develop by focusing on values, culture, goal attainment, self management, self regulation, mental skills, positive psychology and regulation strategies/interventions. With a strong ethos centred around the growth mindset coupled with his experience, knowledge and abilities within the psychology codes, Sana will definitely be able to help you better understand yourself, the way you work, the way you think and how to improve the quality of your life in those areas.

Let's face it we've all been there at some point in time... Excluded from group chats? Rejected from someone you were dating? Missed out on a job promotion? Didn't get accepted into a college course? A friend didn't answer your call or reply to your text? Rejection can hurt BUT how you choose to respond to rejection is key in any situation.

Are you someone who recites positive affirmations daily? Are they working for you? In this episode I dive into why your affirmations alone will not change your life and how there is actually a step by step method behind it all. visit www.katieodonoghue.com to claim your FREE self love guide or for more information on how you can be coached by me.

Welcome to episode 8! There is a lot to say about starting your inward journey but at times, it means shedding old versions of yourself and with that can come some relationship breakdowns - familial, platonic or romantic - as you step into your power and connect with your true self. In this episode, it's more of a casual chat about my journey and accepting the loss of people in your life but how your journey can also create space for existing relationships and new relationships to become that bit more meaningful and connected on a deeper level, even if it is only you doing "the work" at times.

Doing "the work" will be key to having healthy relationships, including having a healthy relationship with yourself but it will also be key to ensuring that you don't project onto others your own inner struggles. Accepting what is, is the first step in your healing journey. www.katieodonoghue.com for 1:1 coaching - limited spaces are now available and open for the month of June.

We've all watched fairytales and rom coms growing up but how helpful have they been when it comes to our love life and relationships? If you're someone who is caught up on "the one"... If you're someone who is easily caught up in "potential"... If you're someone who has never explored your perception of relationships or love... This episode is for you. Want to be coached by me? visit www.katieodonoghue.com for more information.

On today's show I have the first of my guest speakers, and one of my best friends, Sarah Lumbroso on to discuss the power of gratitude and how transformative it can be in your life! Sarah is a huge lover of practicing gratitude and all the perks that come with it. She is a college student from Ireland who is invested in her personal growth and mindset journey. If you are curious to see how gratitude can transform your life - this episode is for you! If you are unsure as to how to start your practice - this episode is for you! If you want a casual and fun conversation - this episode is for you! And if you like this episode, why not share it with a friend or someone that you know. Grab your FREE Self Love guide on www.katieodonoghue.com now (available for a limited time only).

The master controller, the manipulator, the abuser - time to break free from the gaslighter and educate yourself on the qualities of a gaslighter and how to identify them in your life. They will seem 'normal' but there are many warning signs to look out for, do not ignore these red flags. Find yourself in a toxic relationship? Want to learn more? Find me on instagram @selfcarecoach_ The Alchemy of Self: a monthly membership plan for women looking to personally develop themselves and grow their spirituality is now live on www.katieodonoghue.com - get coached by me for as little as €49 a month.

Are you struggling to move on from your breakup? Are you feeling lost since you became single, like you don't know what your life plan is? Are you finding it hard to resist obsessing over his socials, his texts, your photos together and pretty much everything about him? It's time for a heart to heart with me, let me coach you through this breakup and help you understand the ins and outs of what is actually going on at this stage of your life. If you like this episode - give me a tag on Instagram @selfcarecoach_ or send me a DM - I would love to connect with you! If you want to be coached by me, check out my website www.katieodonoghue.com for options.

Are you someone who blames other's for the way you are in life? Do you blame your moods on other people? Do you blame other's for your performance, or lack of, in a match, work, or exam perhaps? Do you avoid taking responsibility in your life because it's easier to do than to hold your hands up and say "this is actually my fault, these are the choices I have made and I need to live with them"? Maybe you're someone who has been blamed for other people's actions, moods or ways of being? Maybe you're someone who accepts blame for things that are actually not your fault but you've lost your voice and have forgotten how to stand up for what you believe in? Maybe you're someone who is living in fear and that's why you accept blame because it's easier than choosing to challenge someone and speak up? Whatever it is for you, this is an episode that everyone needs to hear!

Welcome to season two! I am kicking off this season by diving deep into what it means to be your true self, your authentic self - the you without a mask, the you that feels free, feels confident, feels at peace, feels no shame, and feels unconditional love for who you really are - the good, the bad, the ugly - all of the parts of you that make you, you. In this season, I will be opening up a lot more about my life experiences with the hopes of helping you increase your self-awareness, heal parts of your life, and avoid the same mistakes that I made. Expect a lot of questions, a lot of raw and honest conversations, and a lot of choices for you to make.

Welcome to episode 21! Joining me on today's episode is Jasmine Zahner (@jasmine.zahner.sexologist) aissm.com.au . In this episode we discuss all things related to sexual health and well-being from orgasms to breaking the stigma around having the conversation more openly without judgement or fear. If you like this episode, please share it with a friend or someone that you know. Thank you to everyone that has tuned in for 2020 and that has supported the journey of this podcast - 2021 will be bringing you more raw, relatable and relevant stories with the hopes of helping you transform your mindset and become a better version of yourself!

Welcome to episode 20! In today's episode I talk about the lessons I've learned this year as 2020 comes to a close and the importance of growing as a result of those lessons. There is less than three weeks to 2021, what are you going to do in the next year? What can you do to personally develop yourself? For all the women out there, I am running a Women's Week of Well-being Challenge starting Monday 14th December 2020. I will be giving away prizes daily some of which include: 2 Prizes x from https://vadgeofhonourshop.com 1 X Prize from https://www.sraideoinhouse.com/online-shop 1 x Self-care book 1 x Female Empowerment Book 1 x framed and mounted photograph of Irish Scenery by https://annagroniecka.com 1 x mini 1:1 coaching package with me https://katieodonoghue.com To sign up to the challenge, DM me your email address via Instagram OR sign up on the link on my website homepage before end of day Monday 9pm GMT. If you like this episode please share it with a friend. If you want to hear more from me over the Christmas holidays find me @selfcarecoach_

Welcome to episode 19! Joining me on today's episode is my godmother Myra O'Donoghue who works in Global Talent Management and Diversity & Inclusion with a company in the US. She has so kindly joined me on today's show to talk about the importance of being diverse and inclusive both in the workforce and in society. Like this episode? Please share it with someone that you know! Want to be on the show? Reach out to me @selfcarecoach_ on Instagram - I would love to connect with you!

Welcome to episode 18! In today's episode, I discuss all things related to people pleasing and I even give you some tips on how to say NO with ease and set boundaries so that you can say YES to the things that will truly serve and align with you. Like this episode? Please share it with someone that you know! Want to be on the show? Reach out to me @selfcarecoach_ - I would love to connect with you!

Welcome to episode 17! Joining me on today's show is Rebecca Hanley (@rebeccaalana_) who is a teacher and former pageant queen. In this episode we discuss all things related to her life in Mexico teaching, the stigma around being a pageant queen and more. If you like this episode, hit the download button or please share it with someone that you know!

Welcome to episode sixteen! In today's episode I talk about all things related to your self-image. This is something that I struggled with for SO long and partially because of the modelling industry. It was made ten times worse when I had my accident in 2017 which gave me terrible anxiety. So how healthy is your self-image? Or, have you ever thought about it? If this is something that you struggle with then join my Facebook Group: Self-care & Mindset for Women where I will be diving into this in my weekly live's held every Wednesday!

Welcome to episode fifteen! Joining me on today's show is Georgia Goodhew (@goingmenstrual) who is a life coach focusing on helping female entrepreneurs experiencing burnout plan their schedule by aligning with their menstrual cycle. In this episode we discuss all things related to menstruation including the shame element and lack of education when it comes to a woman's body and her cycle. The more we normalise the conversation, the less women will feel like they have to hide or feel embarrassed about their periods. So why not support today's episode by giving Georgia a tag and encouraging the conversation online, or better yet - hit the download button to boost the visibility!

Have you ever wondered what it is that makes some people happy and others not so much? Have you ever wanted to figure out how you could simply just FEEl better? FEEL happy? In today's episode I talk about the power of your mind over your emotions and how you can simply feel better right now. Like this episode? Please hit the download button to boost the visibility! Want to be on the show or know someone who does? Reach out to me on Instagram - I would love to connect with you.

Welcome to episode thirteen! Joining me on today's show is Maria Lucey (@marialuceyrd) - a registered Dietitian who is passionate about supporting others to lead healthier and happier lives. In this episode we discuss all things related to food from fad diets to emotional eating and why it is important that you are mindful at meal times. Everyone has their own challenges when it comes to their relationship with food (myself included) so have a listen - you never know what you might learn! Like this episode? Please share it with a friend or someone that you know. And if you really like it, hit the download button so we can beat the algorithms and get the episode some more visibility online!

Welcome to episode twelve! In this episode I talk about the importance of narrowing the gap between your identity and your authentic self. You may hear of people experiencing an identity crisis, quarter life crisis or mid life crisis and wondered what it is that causes just that? Well, I dive deep into this and nail down one of the reasons why someone may experience such a crisis in their life - myself included! *Special Announcement* I have opened my books for 1:1 clients - places are limited - but if you want to work with me, book your FREE coaching call to see if I can help you transform your mindset and your life! https://katieodonoghue.com/workwithme

Welcome to episode eleven! Joining me on today's show is Doug Leddin (@dougleddin) from Dublin, Ireland. In this episode we discuss all things related to Mental Health with a particular focus on Men's Mental Health and the importance of speaking out, the importance of normalising the conversation. If you or someone you know is in need of support: Mental Health Ireland: 116 123 Pieta House Ireland: 1800 247 247 Aware Ireland: 1800 80 48 48 Beyond Blue Australia: 1300 22 4636 Lifeline Australia: 131 114 Mindspot Australia: 1800 61 44 34 Like this episode? Please share it with a friend or someone that you know! Want to be on the show? Reach out to me on Instagram, I am always looking for guest speakers whether it is people sharing their own stories or those looking to help change the way people think about a particular topic. I would love to connect with you!

Welcome to episode ten! In this episode I talk about the importance of Mental Health, the importance of strengthening your mind, proper self-care and ensuring that you cultivate a positive mindset moving forwards. I've had my own struggles over the years, some of which I plan to talk about in more detail as my story unfolds - this is just the tip of the iceberg as they say so have a listen! Let me know what you think on Instagram, give me a tag!