Shake The Ground Podcast

Shake The Ground Podcast | S02EP08

This week on Shake the Ground, we are joined by the gorgeous Niamh De Brún for a really lovely, honest and fun conversation about life outside of Instagram, her career, love of fitness, journey into motherhood, and the new chapter that awaits her family.

From building her online following and navigating public attention to her relationship with husband and Kilkenny hurling star TJ Reid, Niamh opens up about finding the balance between family life and her own ambitions.

A little bit of everything in this one, from such a beautiful lady inside & out.

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Shake The Ground Podcast | S02EP07

This week on Shake the Ground Nathalie speaks to Pharmacist Ashley Ó Dubháin about weight-loss injections, skincare, supplements and everything in between. He separates face from fiction to help you be more informed on each topic.

We dive into how weight-loss injections actually work, their potential side effects and whether they’re changing the way we view our bodies. We also get into the world of skincare, from adult acne and tretinoin to eczema, skin barriers and the products actually worth spending your money on.

Ashley shares his thoughts on popular supplements too, so you know what’s worth investing in.

Plus, we chat about his journey into pharmacy, building a platform on social media, dealing with online hate and what’s next for him.

An episode packed with information, honest conversations and plenty of questions you’ve probably wanted to ask a pharmacist yourself!

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Shake The Ground Podcast Special: Aftershocks | S01EP02

Shannon & Nathalie are back with for an Aftershocks special. A reoccurring feature where we deal with listeners dilemmas, debrief on any drama and talk about all the little things that shake up our lives.

The girls are sharing their own takes on some sticky situations and having the kind of honest, girly chats you’d usually save for the group chat.

From relationships and friendships to dating, confidence, awkward situations and everything in between nothing is too serious, too silly or too embarrassing.

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How often do we really think about our bones? And could the choices we make in our 20s and 30s impact our health decades down the line?

In this very special episode of Shake the Ground, proudly sponsored by the National Dairy Council to mark World Osteoporosis Day, Nathalie heads to the Sport Ireland Institute for an eye-opening conversation about bone health, nutrition, female athletes and the importance of looking after our future selves.

Joining Nathalie are two incredible women: Lisa O’Rourke, Irish Olympian, World Champion boxer and European Games gold medallist, and Sharon Madigan, Head of Performance Nutrition at the Sport Ireland Institute.

Together, they explore why bone health deserves our attention, the role of calcium, protein and dairy in supporting strong bones, and how exercise and nutrition work hand in hand to support lifelong health.

From fuelling for performance and the pressures facing female athletes to building healthy habits and understanding our risk of osteoporosis, this conversation is packed with practical advice, personal insights and important reminders for women of all ages.

A huge thank you to the National Dairy Council for supporting this important conversation.

This episode is a paid partnership with the National Dairy Council.

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Shake The Ground Podcast | S02EP05

In this episode of Shake the Ground, we are joined by Gráinne and Oonagh for an incredibly open and honest conversation about psychosis, mental health and recovery.

We explore their personal experiences with psychosis, what it can actually look and feel like, the impact it can have on everyday life and the journey towards finding stability and healing. We also touch on eating disorders, the importance of support, understanding and breaking down stigma.

It’s a conversation that challenges misconceptions, raises awareness and reminds us just how important it is to approach mental health with compassion rather than judgement.

Content note: This episode includes discussions of psychosis, eating disorders and mental health difficulties.

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Shake The Ground Podcast | S02EP04

Can something as simple as changing the way you breathe change the way you handle stress, anxiety, sleep and even the hardest moments of your life?

This week on Shake the Ground, we are joined by Níall Ó Murchú, also known as Breathe With Níall, author of The Blissful Breath and The Power of Cold, and a breathwork and cold-exposure teacher with more than 25 years experience in health and wellness.

We talk about his early basketball days, struggles with asthma, his deep yearn for something more, and how he became an expert in the Wim Hof Method, teaching alongside Wim himself.

Níall breaks down what breathwork can actually do for our nervous system, stress, anxiety and sleep and we even try a breathing exercise together towards the end. We also get into cold exposure, some of the myths within the wellness world, and the simple practices we can use to feel calmer and more connected in everyday life.

A fascinating conversation about the power of the breath, the body and learning how to come back to yourself.

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Shake The Ground Podcast | S02EP03

This week on Shake the Ground, Áine O’Boyle shares a story she has carried privately for years.

While on Erasmus, Áine experienced a sexual assault, an experience that changed her relationship with safety, trust and herself. In this episode, she speaks openly for the first time about what happened, the aftermath of that trauma, and the journey of finding her way back to herself.

We also talk about Áine’s experience with an eating disorder and body image, and what recovery has looked like for her. There is also chat around her current love for runnning & Pilates, with lots of girly giggles between some heavy topics.

But this conversation is also about so much more than what Áine has been through. It’s about healing, rebuilding, learning to trust yourself again, and recognising that the hardest chapters of our lives can shape us without having to define us.

An incredibly honest conversation about trauma, recovery, strength and the woman Áine has become on the other side of it.

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, trauma and eating disorders which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

SUPPORT SERVICES:
If you have been affected by rape, sexual assault or sexual violence:

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre — National 24-Hour Helpline
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Shake The Ground Podcast Special: Aftershocks | S01EP01

This week we kickstart Aftershocks. A new reoccurring feature where we deal with listeners dilemmas, debrief on any drama and talk about all the little things that shake up our lives.

Every couple of weeks, Shannon Redmond joins Nathalie for an unfiltered catch-up, diving into your listener dilemmas, sharing their own takes and having the kind of honest, girly chats you’d usually save for the group chat.

From relationships and friendships to dating, confidence, awkward situations and everything in between nothing is too serious, too silly or too embarrassing.

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Shake The Ground Podcast | S02EP02

This week on Shake The Ground we are joined by Brian O’Loughlin for a conversation about burnout, identity, nervous system regulation and learning how to actually live the life we’ve worked so hard to build.

What if the very things that make us successful; ambition, hard work, responsibility and always pushing forward, are also the things keeping us stuck?

We talk about Brian’s experience of burnout and the uncomfortable realisation that so much of his ambition had become tied to worth, safety and constantly needing to move forward.

We explore what fight-or-flight can look like in a highly functioning person, the limits of “mindset” work, our obsession with self-improvement, and whether we can stay ambitious without constantly being at war with ourselves. We also chat about fatherhood, presence, why rest can feel so uncomfortable, what Brian calls “midlife reorganisation”, and how we can become so good at managing our lives that we forget how to actually live them.

This is a conversation for anyone who has ever looked at their life and thought: everything is good… so why don’t I feel okay?

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Shake The Ground Podcast | S02EP01

This week, Nathalie sits down with Siobhan O’Hagan for an incredibly open conversation about changing your mind, doing life differently and having the courage to build a future on your own terms.

Siobhan spent years building a hugely successful online career in health and fitness, travelling the world and embracing a life centred around freedom and independence. For a long time, she was also certain that having children wasn’t part of her future.

Then she became a mum to her daughter, Cadhla and everything changed.

Now, Siobhan is growing her family again, this time choosing to go through IVF as a solo mum and welcoming her second child.

They talk honestly about wellbeing, fitness, Siobhan’s journey, then into the realities of motherhood, choosing a donor, going through IVF & pregnancy.

At its heart, this is a conversation about giving yourself permission to change your mind, and realising that your happiest life might look nothing like the one you once planned.

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After 17 years in banking, Rachael Uí Bhaoill walked away from the being extremely successful in the corporate world to starting from scratch building something completely her own, after an injury opened her eyes to what needed changing in her life.

In this week’s episode of Shake the Ground, Nathalie chats with Rachael about taking the leap from a high earning financial planner to starting from scratch. Rachael is the founder of Spreag, the renovation strategy business helping people create beautiful homes without losing control of their finances. But this conversation goes far beyond bricks and budgets.

We talk about the career that shaped her, the injury that forced her to slow down and reassess everything, taking the risk of leaving security behind, and why financial clarity is one of the greatest forms of freedom.

We also dive into the power of social media, how Instagram unexpectedly became a huge part of growing her business. If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers, renovating a home, starting something of your own, or simply finding the courage to begin again, this episode is for you.

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At just 22 years old, Adam Sweeney became one of the youngest Irish people to summit Mount Everest & this week he joins Nathalie to talk us through the entire journey.

In this episode, they talk about what it really takes to chase a dream most people would never dare to pursue. From months of preparation and life in the death zone, to fear, resilience and why comfort can be the biggest thing holding us back.

This is a conversation about adventure, mindset and discovering what you’re truly capable of. A story that is truly hard to even comprehend from a young man that already history.

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This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Seán Kinane, founder of Health Matters, where he has spent years helping everyone from elite athletes to everyday people better understand their bodies.

In this episode, Seán breaks down the science behind health and fitness in a way that actually makes sense. From why VO₂ max has become one of the biggest predictors of long-term health, to whether Zone 2 training deserves all the hype, he challenges many of the fitness trends and misconceptions we see online every day.

Together, they explore why getting fitter isn’t just about looking better, the biggest mistakes people make with their training, how to know if you’re actually improving, and why the numbers on your watch don’t always tell the full story.

Whether you’re a runner chasing a PB, someone trying to improve your health, or simply curious about what your body is capable of, this conversation is packed with practical advice that could change the way you train & think about fitness.

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This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by sex therapist Audrey Casey to explore one of the subjects we’re often taught to avoid, but one that affects so many of us.

From body image and confidence to intimacy, communication and the shame that can surround sex, this conversation goes far beyond the bedroom. Audrey shares why so many people struggle to talk openly about sex, the biggest misconceptions she sees in her work, and how building confidence starts with understanding yourself.

Whether you’re single, dating or in a long-term relationship, this episode is packed with honest conversations, practical advice and reassuring reminders that you’re far from alone.

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This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Jason O’Callaghan – psychologist, clinical hypnotherapist, hypnotist and founder of The D4 Clinic.

After beginning his career in journalism, Jason made a huge professional pivot into psychology and hypnotherapy, going on to build one of Ireland’s leading hypnotherapy clinics and help thousands of people create real, lasting change.

In this episode, Jason opens up about his fascinating career journey, the misconceptions around hypnosis, and how much of our confidence, fears and behaviour are shaped by the mind. Expect an eye-opening conversation about reinvention and why changing your thoughts can genuinely change your life.

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This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Louise Cody. A comedic & down to Earth content creator who recently became a Mother, sharing her highs, but also the lows that she experienced along the way.

Louise opens up in such a brave & beautiful way during this conversation, in a way that is bound to help so many mothers to be, new mothers & also partners/friends of new time mothers and how they can support them.

They also speak about much more outside of motherhood, touching on Louise’s mental health journey from when she was younger up until this point & the choices she has made that truly encompass the ethos of Shake The Ground podcast.

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This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Kieran Corrigan – content creator, entrepreneur, husband, father of two, and one of Ireland’s most recognisable social media personalities.

Known for his humour, honesty and down-to-earth storytelling. Behind the laughs, is a story of resilience, personal growth, fatherhood and navigating life in the public eye.

In this episode, Kieran opens up about the experiences that have shaped him, the lessons he’s learned through life’s challenges, and why staying true to yourself matters more than ever. Expect plenty of laughs, meaningful conversations and a few moments that might just make you see things differently.

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This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Laura Young (lauras_views) for a powerful conversation about confidence, mental wellbeing, identity and having the courage to start again.

After spending almost 15 years as a Garda, Laura made the life-changing decision to walk away from a career that had shaped so much of who she was, choosing herself and a completely new path. They talk about the pressure of living up to expectations, the toll of stress and trauma, rebuilding your confidence, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is begin again. They also dive into the influencing world & have plenty of laughs along the way!

This is an honest, fun & inspiring conversation about trusting yourself.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, or afraid to make a change, this episode is for you!

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