In this, the very first episode of High Performance Woman, Mary Hulgraine, the Kildare goalkeeper, Two Time All Ireland winner and All-Star speaks openly and authentically to Joanne about her inspiring journey of overcoming her struggles of mental health and addiction. Mary is a certified Personal Trainer and Life Coach and works as a group facilitator in an addiction treatment center. Her inspirational videos on social media and appearances on TV shows such as The Late Late Show and Ireland AM have garnered widespread praise. Mary discusses her childhood into her teenage years and early twenties, and also where she was caught in the depths of drug and alcohol addiction whilst also performing at the top level in ladies GAA. Discussing candidly how she turned her life around, she shares her life lessons to inspire others and allow others to learn from her experience. Mary is a true inspiration and her story highlights the parallels between addiction and high performance behaviours, showcasing her as a beacon of hope and empowerment. What a way to kick off the High Performance Woman Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.