In the final episode of Season 3 of 'Where Do I Go From Here' with Annmarie and Katie, we sit down with Sorcha and Michael from SIMS IVF. As Season 3 sponsors, it's a fitting conclusion to this part of our podcasting journey. Sorcha's story is one of serendipity and hope. Upon returning to Ireland from Scotland, taking up a job opportunity at SIMS IVF, which aligned perfectly with her lifelong interest in medicine. Join us as Sorcha shares her journey from landing her dream job to...

🎙️ Series 3, Episode 7 of the podcast, Annmarie and Katie, sit down with special guest, writer and mother Niamh Holleran-McGing. Niamh the author of, "The Journey To You — A Love Story Through Infertility," a deeply personal account of her experience navigating the challenging landscape of fertility treatments with her husband, Tommy by her side. In this chat, Niamh opens up about the highs and lows of their fertility journey, including the emotional rollercoaster of four IVF cycles, shedding...

🎙️ Get ready for Episode 6 , Series 3 and yet another insightful conversation from the dynamic duo, therapists Annmarie and Katie, as they welcome a very special guest: the one and only My Crazy Life Caroline. Caroline, known for her authenticity and raw honesty on TikTok, emerges as a beacon of mental health advocacy and genuine connection in the realm of social media. Despite facing her fair share of challenges, Caroline's journey has taken a positive turn, with her days now filled with...

Series 3, Episode 5 🎙️ In this episode Annmarie and Katie delve into the remarkable story of Niamh a courageous young woman who embarked on her fertility journey, challenging traditional norms as a single mother. One March night Niamh unexpectedly ended up in Beaumont Hospital, with a pain in her side, it was no ordinary hospital visit, it was a trip that led to reflections on motherhood and the option of egg freezing. Laura, Niamh's friend and member of the SIMS IVF team, stood by her side...

Series 3, Episode 4. Trigger Warning - This episode contains a conversation about Suicide Katie and Annmarie sat down with Laura O'Rourke and were happy to give her the space to tell her story and what a story. Losing her mother to suicide at a very young age and with her father largely absent, Laura moved from the UK to Ireland to live with family. It's been a long journey for her to reach a point where she can openly share her experiences, which she now does on her platforms to help other...

Series 3, Episode 3. Trigger Warning - This episode contains a conversation about Sexual Assault. In this episode, we have the profound honour of sharing Denise Conway's story—a narrative she courageously chose to tell through us. The term "brave" is frequently used, but it unequivocally applies to Denise in every sense. Her bravery shines through in her decision to report her sexual assault, navigating the deeply challenging process of examinations, inquiries, and a legal trial. It's seen...

Episode 2 of Series 3 and Annmarie and Katie were joined in the studio by Tara Thompson. Tara is a trauma informed yoga & meditation teacher (in training) who recently rediscovered her love of writing and is presently in the middle of editing her memoir, The Quest, A Healing Journey from Trauma. The conversation took our hosts and guest deep into Tara's life, especially the last chapter as she went from 'last one standing' party girl to the much quieter and thoughtful mindfulness...

Greetings to all of our wonderful audience! We're back! We can't believe we've made it to a Season 3. Firstly we'd like to thank our new sponsors Sims IVF. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to partner with Sims IVF as we believe it aligns perfectly with our mission. The podcast aims to break the stigma surrounding various mental health issues and encourages bravery and boldness in discussing challenging topics to alleviate internal struggles. So, we start this season with a very...

On today's episode Annmarie and Katie have the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Ross & Shelly, owners of Industrial Fitness Newbridge to talk all about new year's goals, the pressures and expectations, and how much physical health and fitness can impact our mental health. At this time of year, there is an enormous pressure to set new year's resolutions and get yourself to the gym, but today we talk about how we need to be mindful not to become too overwhelmed with all of this....

On today's episode Annmarie and Katie reflect on the expectations of the Christmas season. Christmas can accelerate a lot of emotions for people, especially grief. It's suppose to be this magical, joyous time, however for lots of people that just is not the case. Both Katie & Annmarie have had years where Christmas wasn't something they looked forward to, and they share that in this episode in the hopes that if you are feeling this way, you may feel less alone. Please remember to be...

Today's episode of Where do I go from here? we have the incredible Anita Meenehan, sharing her truly extraordinary story of how she managed to turn her family’s horrific tragedy into a powerful life philosophy that focuses on helping others. On a morning in April, 1995 Anita was woken up by the smell of smoke. Her house was on fire and in it were her mother, her 4 year old brother, and her babies - one of which was only 12 weeks old at the time. Devastatingly, her mother and brother did not...

Today's episode of Where do I go from here? is with the brave and courageous Priscilla and Ainie Grainger, a Mother and Daughter talking about their journey through domestic abuse. We hear about their individual experiences dealing with an abusive husband and father from the perspectives of both wife and daughter. They have used their experience and expertise in battling the system to help others take their first steps to freedom by writing their book SAFE. SAFE, details their first-hand...

Today's episode of Where do I go from here? is with Broadcaster and former RTÉ 2FM host Keith Walsh. Keith shares his journey with ADHD and Autism and how it was through his son's diagnosis that he gained clarity around the fact that he too was living with undiagnosed ADHD. Keith's decision to start therapy ultimately helped him to understand his ADHD related behaviours, patterns of thinking, childhood experiences and how to cope with his ADHD symptoms. He shares his journey with us today in...

On today's episode of Where do I from here? Katie & Annmarie are chatting with the amazing Loretta Kennedy, an accredited money trauma coach, award winning entrepreneur, a writer and speaker, and a business consultant and mentor to female entrepreneurs. Money can be the root of so many of our issues in todays world, and Loretta helps us to understand the deep rooted causes of our money trauma. People are faced with so many money problems from financial infidelity, to scarcity mindset, or...

Today's episode of Where do I go from here? is with the incredibly knowledgeable and gorgeous Grace Alice O'Shea who is a sex and intimacy specialist. Grace covers so many different areas in this episode such as dismantling shame, addressing the inner child, body image, desire, pleasure, communication, boundaries, kinks, sex toys, spicing up your sex life, and so much more! Annmarie and Katie could have chatted to her for hours! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share...

Today's episode of Where do I go from here? is with the incredible Attracta Gill, a renowned psychotherapist with years of experience in the field of trauma, and in this episode, she opens up about her personal story with childhood trauma. Attracta shares her story of dealing with childhood abuse and how this experience led her to become a psychotherapist who specialises in this area. When we experience traumatic past events, this trauma still lives in our nervous system for years and years...

Today's episode of Where do I go from here? is with Sian Horn, founder of Elite Pilates Cork city, ambassador for Lulu Lemon in Cork city, Founder of The Club Women's Network and business Consult. Sian went through an extremely difficult journey with her fertility, suffering from 7 miscarriages and nearly a decade of trying different methods to try and have a baby with her husband. On this episode, Sian shares her journey with learning about her body and her fertility. They began with IVF,...

We are So excited to be back for the second season of Where do I go from here? This season is shaping up to be an incredible one with lots of inspiring guests lined up! To kick off the season, Katie and Annmarie are chatting with the hilarious Kieran Corrigan! Kieran started gaining a following on social media as he began sharing insights into his life and posting funny content that truly put a smile on all of our faces throughout lockdown! On today's episode, Kieran shares with us how...

Welcome back to the Where Do I Go From Here? Podcast. Hosted by Annmarie Gray and Katie Richardson, two psychotherapists passionate about sharing inspiring stories to help others. After such a successful season 1 of the show, they are so excited to be back with another incredible season! Over the next 10 episodes, you will hear the most inspiring stories from our amazing guests. From grief, to sex & intimacy, from IVF to infidelity, money trauma to disordered eating... Annmarie &...

Welcome back to the final episode of season 1 of Where do I go from here? On today’s episode, Katie and Annmarie reflect back on the incredible season, and how just one idea back in January, became a reality! They look back on the challenges, fears and anxiety of stepping out of their comfort zone to share such personal stories, so publicly. In sharing their vulnerability, they achieved their goal of helping others feel less alone, and this is evident through the wave of inspiring &...

Welcome back to Where do I go from here? On today’s episode, Katie and Annmarie are chatting to Orlagh Reid. Orlagh is a psychosexual therapist who provides confidential, compassionate and integrative counselling & psychotherapy to men, women and couples over 21 years of age. She promotes celebrating individuality, diversity, inclusivity, sexuality, spirituality and disability.Today, Orlagh shares with us some of the most common sex related issues that people are dealing with nowadays,...

Welcome back to Where do I go from here? On today’s episode, Katie and Annmarie are chatting with the incredible Mary Hulgraine. Mary is an all star ladies Kildare footballer, a mental health advocate, a gym owner and an inspiration to many women out there. She shares her inspiring story of battling addiction and showing us that the strongest thing you can do, is ask for help. Mary's addiction to drugs and alcohol was a coping mechanism for dealing with childhood trauma. Although she...

Welcome back to Where do I go from here? On today’s episode, Katie and Annmarie are chatting to Mikey O’Brien.  Mikey is the national director for the SIMS IVF clinic. Mikey shares his experience through helping individuals in their fertility journey which is something that is presenting in society so much nowadays. Mikey also shares his own personal fertility story. He has 2 children with his husband, which wouldn't be possible without fertility experts and treatments.  The fertility...

Welcome back to Where do I go from here? On today’s episode, Katie and Annmarie are talking to Kathleen Chada about her tragic story of losing her two sons Eoghan and Ruairí.  On July 29, 2013, Kathleen’s husband, Sanj murdered their two sons. The boys had been taken from their family home in Carlow. Kathleen waited, and searched, for almost 24 hours before her husband phoned her and told her, 'The boys are dead'. Kathleen has written a book about her experience called ‘Everything’ which...