Caroline is the founder of The Yoga Barre, a studio that offers a number of classes based on disciplines that she has studied over the years whilst traveling the world. Barre was developed by a ballerina, Lotte Berk, a German dancer living in London. She came up with the idea to combine her dance conditioning routine with rehabilitative therapy after she injured her back. You can find out more about The Yoga Barre on their website and more about Caroline on her Instagram...

This is part two of a live podcast with Dr. Brian Pennie, recorded in the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Ireland. The conversation delved into the importance of human connections, addiction and the neuroscience of it. For more information visit www.socialfabric.ie

This is a recording of a live podcast with Dr Brian Pennie, recorded in the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland. The conversation delved into the importance of human connections, addiction and the neuroscience of it. The Poem "Alone", written by Maya Angelou, was read by Laura Wood, music by Mila Splendori-Bell. For more information visit www.socialfabric.ie

Clare McKenna is a well-known broadcaster and host of the Alive & Kicking show on Newstalk, a programme that looks at ‘health’ in the widest sense of the word. She is also a health coach with a mission to help people find what works for them to live life with more vitality and repair relationships with food and body. In this conversation Clare kindly shared with me some aspects of her life journey that brought her to the world of broadcasting, but also some lovely stories about her...

Stephen Donnelly is currently studying as a psychotherapist and counsellour, he is an artist and works as a freelance creative designer. In this candid conversation Stephen talks about his growing up in Dundalk, Co.Louth, being gay and of his relationship with alchool. Stephen's Music Choice ABBA - Dancing Queen Sexy Boy - Air Heroes - David Bowie (Mackenzie Johnson's Cover) To know more about Stephen check out his LinkedIn page For more information and episodes visit...

Laura is an experienced TV and radio presenter and an award-winning voice-over artist. She has extensive experience as a broadcaster on radio and television, with more than twenty years in the business. She is currently a presenter on East Coast FM’s breakfast show ‘Rob & Laura Show’’ while continuing her work as a freelance voice-over artist. For more about Laura visit her LinkedIn page or East Coast FM Laura's Music Choice Tom Odell - Another love, Hans Zimmer - You’re so cool...

Les is the lead singer and songwriter of the much-loved Dublin band The Wilde Oscars who released an album (Fish) as well as two EPs (Falling Down, Newspaper) during the 1990s, Les subsequently branched out on his own, releasing two solo albums, Breathe in 1999 and Plan B...Again in 2004. 20 Greenlea Road is an album which examines Les’ family history- half Catholic, descended from the great harpist O’Carolyn, and hailing from Kilmainhamwood, while his father’s side were Jewish...

This week my guest is Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians. From household names to unsung heroes around the world each featured story highlights the successes, struggles and social issues that drive the world's most prestigious athletes. Flame Bearers brings these champions' stories to life via podcast, video, and live events. For more information about Flame...

This episode was recorded live at the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Titled "Will the real Dermot Whelan please stand-up" aimed at delving into the many facets of Dermot's career, life and his future project. This is part 1 of 2. You can find out more about ⁠Dermot⁠ on his website or on ⁠Instagram⁠ For more information, please visit ⁠www.socialfabric.ie⁠ Title tune Happy & Shining by the Round.About.Us Photo Eoin O'Mahony

This episode was recorded live at the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Titled "Will the real Dermot Whelan please stand-up" aimed at delving into the many facets of Dermot's career, life and his future project. This is part 1 of 2. You can find out more about Dermot on his website or on Instagram For more information, please visit www.socialfabric.ie Title tune Happy & Shining by the Round.About.Us Photo Eoin O'Mahony

Corrina is a swimming instructor and is currently working with Enable Ireland and children with disability. In September 2023, Corrina became only one in seven Irish women to complete the 35km swim across the North Channel - from Northern Ireland to Scotland - and along the way raising funds for Enable Ireland. Aside from her love for the sea and sports, Corrina is an accomplished photographer. You can find out more about her on her website Corrina's music choice: Hall of Fame - The...

Originally from Germany, Anneli has been in living in Canada for a number of years and that is were she has founded her International Metaphysical Academy Inc. In this conversation we discuss upbringing, travelling, religion, awareness and the metaphysical You can find out more about Anneli on her website or the academy website Anneli Music Choices A Deer’s Cry - Rita Connolly (sings at Powerscourt) Casta Diva – Bellini - sang by Sondra Radvanovsky Das himmliche Leben - Gustav...

Ciaran is an Advisor and Coach with experience in sales and consulting. Worked with large companies and scale-ups. Bi-lingual Italian/English, fluent in Spanish. He has a passion for sports and completed an IRONMAN. A few months ago, following a health scare, Ciaran had to reconsider his views about work, fitness and family. That decision has taken him on a path of self discovery and awareness. For more information about Ciaran visit his ⁠LinkedIn⁠ profile or...

Ciaran is an Advisor and Coach with experience in sales and consulting. Worked with large companies and scale-ups. Bi-lingual Italian/English, fluent in Spanish. He has a passion for sports and completed an IRONMAN. A few months ago, following a health scare, Ciaran had to reconsider his views about work, fitness and family. That decision has taken him on a path of self discovery and awareness. For more information about Ciaran visit his LinkedIn profile or...

Tanya is " a left leg amputee, who lost my leg to cancer almost 5 years ago. I'm also a dancer, singer and trainee pole dancer/aerialist, who has performed with integrated dance group Croi Glan since 2020." This is the message that I receive when she booked the time to record the podcast. She followed it with "I've been a leg amputee since Oct. 2017, so nearly 6 years rather than 5... time flies when you're having fun, or something.", which gives you an idea of her attitude toward her...

On the 12th May 2023, we launched the "It Takes a Village" initiative to address the mental health of our children. The initiative by Greystones & Delgany communities, spearheaded by Rachel Harper, principal of St Patrick's NS, and with the involvement and contribution from the principals of the other seven schools, is already gaining momentum with a decision taken with regards to smartphones in schools and other initiatives that are currently being considered. This is Part 2 and the...

On the 12th May 2023, we launched the "It Takes a Village" initiative to address the mental health of our children. The initiative by Greystones & Delgany communities, spearheaded by Rachel Harper, principal of St Patrick's NS, and with the involvement and contribution from the principals of the other seven schools, is already gaining momentum with a decision taken with regards to smartphones in schools and other initiatives that are currently being considered. This is Part 1 and the...

This is Charlie's second appearance on the show. I wanted to catch up with Charlie as he has been caring for his mother for the past few years but it hasn't stopped him from creating and exploring ways of getting creativity to help him, and hopefully others, deal with the heartache of watching your loved one deteriorating. He is currently working on a documentary about his life experience. The music in this podcast is Love & Healing, by Charlie Ryder. Please subscribe share and...

Recorded Live at the Whale Theatre with two amazing guests: Richael Timothy, Paralympian and Paddy Slattery, Filmmaker. Reframing the way we look and talk about disability. Title tune Happy and Shining by the Round.About.Us

Recorded Live at the Whale Theatre with two amazing guests: Richael Timothy, Paralympian and Paddy Slattery, Filmmaker. Reframing the way we look and talk about disability. Title tune Happy and Shining by the Round.About.Us

Eímear Noone is an Irish conductor and composer, best known for her award-winning work on video game music and movies. She was the first woman to conduct at the Oscars on 9 February 2020, leading the orchestra in excerpts from the five nominated film scores She was also the first woman to conduct at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland.  In this conversation Eímear shares her insights on how she feeds her creativity and curiosity. For more information on Eímear please check out...

In this episode we talk to Sile Walsh, an artist base in Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Sile's passion for the sea, surfing and swimming is reflected in her beautiful art with her signature perspectives and strong lines that make her art unique. She has participated in both Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year (Sky Arts Show) and has had a number of exbhitions to her name. Her next exhibition is a collaboration with other visual artists and will take place in Tramore in...

In this episode Helen tells me about her connection with nature, her deeply felt need for connection with the land and the ancestry. We also touch on forest schools and Astro Cartography. For more information about Helen and her Avondale Retreat, check out her Instagram Helen's music choice: Somhairle by Niteworks  Songbird by Eva Cassidy Rise sister Rise by Jenny Ni Ruséil The title tune is Happy and Shining by the Round.About.Us

This week's guest on the Curiosity didn't kill the Cat podcast is Jen Martin. We explore vulnerability and its role in the creative process. Along the way we discover something about ourselves and we leave with a true sense of wonder... Theme tune "Happy and Shining" by the Round.About.Us