The podcast for people ready to create a life they love. The Dare to Thrive podcast is all about being bold enough to thrive. We dive deep into everything from self-development, lifestyle, wellness and so much more! From unfiltered conversations with guests who've navigated both the messy middle and the mountain top, actionable tools you can use to chase your dreams and building the confidence to step into your power and claim the life you are capable of, right through to the pep-talk you sometimes need to get off the sidelines and into your life. Join me fortnightly as we Dare to Thrive.
Redefining Discipline: Building a Nourished Life with Olivia Judd-Smith
This week I'm joined by Olivia Judd-Smith - a holistic nutritionist and women’s mentor who blends nourishment, strength training, and cycle awareness to help women feel lean, confident, and fully nourished in body and spirit.
Together we dive into:
Why hustle culture and diet culture disconnect us from what truly feels good
Liv’s personal wake-up calls and how she rebuilt her health from burnout
Creating flexible morning routines that energise rather than drain you
Practical tools for stress, nervous system regulation, and grounding
How to tell if your workouts are helping or harming your body
Why Liv believes we need to reframe discipline into devotion - and how that simple shift can transform your health and your life
Using practical tools like grounding and breathwork to stay present and regulate your nervous system
The worst wellness advice Liv's been given
This is an empowering, eye-opening conversation for anyone ready to stop ticking boxes and start building a life that feels nourishing, joyful, and good at the core.
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20 Aug 2025
Stress Hacks: From Basic to Bougie
In this episode I’m sharing the real-life things I’ve changed to manage stress and nervous system dysregulation - from the super simple basics to the slightly bougie upgrades.
We get into:
The simple change I made to "to-do" lists to help with overwhelm, feeling like I failed and stress levels
Sleep - how I couldn't sleep and turned it around: we talk before bed hacks, the essential oil I use everyday and the tool I didn't think would help but did
Why mouth taping freaked me out at first (and why I finally gave it a go and haven't looked back)
The reframe around exercise that's helped with consistency & motivation dips
Cold plunge & sauna - how I actually use them and why they've changed the game for me
The simple daily mantra that keeps me grounded and in full trust
The “little luxuries” that make a big difference in managing stress & properly leaning into self-care
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, low-energy, or like your mind won’t switch off, this episode gives you a mix of practical tips and fun experiments you can try right away both the tangible, the mindset and the extra
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13 Aug 2025
“Girls Can't Do That”: Breaking Mental Barriers & Choosing Hard Things with Megan Hamill (@soulfullyginger)
On today’s episode Em sits down with Megan Hamill aka @soulfullyginger to chat all things pushing comfort zones, building resilience and proving to yourself you can do hard things.
In 2022, Megan taught herself to swim using YouTube and set out to complete a 70.3 Half Ironman. After that race, a chance conversation with a local family sparked a fire in her belly when a dad said, “You’d have to change your gender to do a full Ironman.”
Megan took that challenge head-on - not only finishing a full Ironman but also qualifying for the World Championships in Hawaii!
Since then, Megan has kept pushing boundaries: she’s pushed her dad in his wheelchair around the Dublin Marathon, completed multiple half and full marathons, and is now training for a 113km race (talk about a go-getter)
But this episode isn’t just about running or triathlons - it’s about mindset.
We dive deep into the mantras that keep Megan going and why she actively does hard things.
She shares the story of her bike seat falling off mid-Ironman and how she refused an ambulance, wanting a mechanic instead.
We talk about why she doesn’t celebrate finish lines the way you might expect, and how holding too tightly to wins can make losses feel heavier.
Megan’s journey is a masterclass in building resilience, pushing comfort zones, and creating a personal bank of proof that you are capable of so much more than you think.
If you’re ready to break mental barriers, challenge your limits, and dare to thrive, this episode is for you.
We chat about:
Teaching yourself a new skill (like swimming) from scratch
Turning doubt and dismissive comments into unstoppable motivation
The grit it takes to push through unexpected challenges (hello, broken bike seat!)
Why celebrating wins - and losses - differently can change your mindset
The power of consistent small wins to build unshakable belief
Coaching, community, and inspiring others to push their own limits
Building resilience, pushing comfort zones and self-trust
Links:
Follow Megan on Instagram: @soulfullyginger (https://www.instagram.com/soulfullyginger/)
Follow Em on Instagram: @saltandwhistle (https://www.instagram.com/saltandwhistle)
Follow the podcast: @daretothrivepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/daretothrivepodcast/)
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