Welcome to Healing Gals, the podcast where we reconnect to who were were before society got its hands on us! Each episode is a conversation about healing with women who are brave enough to be vulnerable and share the lessons they learned on their individual healing journey. We have a bit of craic along the way and we know we are never finished learning or healing. We cover topics such as feminism and the patriarchy, boundaries, gender based violence, self-love, being a single gal, being a mam, shame and listening to our bodies. We talk about all of these things through the lens of growth, learning and healing. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Healing Gals
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Welcome to Healing Gals, the podcast where we reconnect to who were were before society got its hands on us! Each episode is a conversation about healing with women who are brave enough to be vulnerable and share the lessons they learned on their individual healing journey. We have a bit of craic along the way and we know we are never finished learning or healing. We cover topics such as feminism and the patriarchy, boundaries, gender based violence, self-love, being a single gal, being a mam, shame and listening to our bodies. We talk about all of these things through the lens of growth, learning and healing. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 8, 2026
Karen Sugrue on Trans Rights, Reproductive Rights and Feminism
<p>In this powerful episode of Healing Gals Podcast, I’m joined by psychotherapist, sociology lecturer, and accidental activist <strong>Karen Sugrue</strong> for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, feminism, activism, and the urgent fight for trans rights and reproductive justice in Ireland.</p><p>Karen shares her experience as co-chair of <strong>Mammies for Trans Rights</strong> alongside Claire Flynn, speaking candidly about the fears many parents carry when raising trans children, the harmful pressures around “passing,” and why protecting trans lives and dignity matters now more than ever.</p><p>We also talk about Karen’s activism in the fight for reproductive rights through <strong>Together for Safety</strong>, and the campaign for safe access zones with voices like Evie Murphy, Jan O’Sullivan, and Annie Hoey helping to push this work forward.</p><p>This conversation goes far beyond policy. We explore the emotional and social realities women are carrying right now — from the devastating impact of Covid, to the unequal burden of care placed on women, to the importance of honouring our bodies, trusting ourselves, and believing other women.</p><p>We also unpack the rise of the far right, the power of speaking up, and why, as Karen says, <strong>the act of complaining can be an act of power</strong>.</p><p>We touch on the work and writing of feminist thinkers including Mona Eltahawy, Kimberlé Crenshaw, bell hooks, and Sarah Ahmed, and discuss the links between misogyny, racism, dehumanisation, and the violence women continue to face online and offline.</p><p>This is a conversation about courage, care, resistance, and what it means to keep showing up for each other.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Karen’s work as a psychotherapist, sociology lecturer, and activist</p></li><li><p>Parenting, fear, and advocacy when your child is trans</p></li><li><p>Mammies for Trans Rights and the fight for trans safety and dignity</p></li><li><p>The pressure and politics of “passing”</p></li><li><p>The rise of far-right narratives and anti-trans rhetoric</p></li><li><p>Reproductive rights activism and the campaign for safe access zones</p></li><li><p>The unequal burden women carried during Covid</p></li><li><p>Care work, emotional labour, and honouring our bodies</p></li><li><p>Believing ourselves and believing other women</p></li><li><p>Feminist texts and thinkers shaping this work</p></li><li><p>Racism, dehumanisation, and violence against women in digital spaces</p></li></ul><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it, rate the podcast, and send it to someone who needs to hear it.</p><p>Season 6 of the Healing Gals Podcast is proudly sponsored byDARA Mats — luxury yoga mats designed to support your wellness journey both onand off the mat. You can explore the full collection at <a href="http://www.daramats.com/">www.daramats.com</a>and follow along on Instagram at @daramats for wellness inspiration, newlaunches, and more. There’s also a special discount code exclusively forHealing Gals listeners shared at the end of Episode 1.</p><p>Healing Gals Podcast is intended for entertainment andinformational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medicaladvice, diagnosis, therapy, or mental health support. If this episode brings upanything difficult for you, please reach out to a qualified healthcareprofessional or trusted support service.</p><p>Ireland Support Services: • Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7support) • Pieta – Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 • Text About It –Free text HELLO to 50808 • HSE Mental Health Supports: <a href="https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">HSEMental Health Services</a></p><p>Remember, you are good enough exactly as you are.</p><p></p>
July 1, 2026
Behind The Glitter: The Truth About Stripping, Burlesque & Shame
<p><strong>What is it really like to work as a stripper? And how do you let go of the shame society places on women who own their sexuality?</strong></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Healing Gals Podcast</strong>, I sit down with <strong>Daria Decollette</strong>—former stripper, burlesque performer, and founder of All That Glitters—to talk about her journey from dancer to stripping, and ultimately finding purpose, confidence, and creative freedom through burlesque.</p><p>Daria shares the realities of working in the stripping industry, including financial exploitation, the lack of protections for sex workers, and the stigma that often follows women long after they leave the industry. She also opens up about body confidence, embracing her sexuality without shame, and how being rejected from her dream opportunities ultimately led her to a life that felt far more aligned.</p><p>This is an honest conversation about resilience, self-acceptance, healing, and learning that sometimes life's biggest setbacks become our greatest redirections.</p><p>✨ <strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>From dancer to stripper to burlesque performer</li><li>Body confidence and self-acceptance</li><li>Owning your sexuality without shame</li><li>The realities of stripping and sex work</li><li>Financial exploitation and lack of workplace protections</li><li>Releasing shame from your past</li><li>Rejection as redirection</li><li>Finding purpose through unexpected opportunities</li><li>Building All That Glitters, a burlesque cabaret in Drogheda</li></ul><p>If this conversation resonates with you, don't forget to <strong>like, subscribe, and share</strong> with someone who needs this reminder: your past doesn't define your future.</p><p>💛 Subscribe for more conversations on healing, authenticity, and reconnecting with the woman beneath society's conditioning.</p><p><br></p><p>Season 6 of the Healing Gals Podcast is proudly sponsored byDARA Mats — luxury yoga mats designed to support your wellness journey both onand off the mat. You can explore the full collection at <a href="http://www.daramats.com/">www.daramats.com</a>and follow along on Instagram at @daramats for wellness inspiration, newlaunches, and more. There’s also a special discount code exclusively forHealing Gals listeners shared at the end of Episode 1.</p><p>Healing Gals Podcast is intended for entertainment andinformational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medicaladvice, diagnosis, therapy, or mental health support. If this episode brings upanything difficult for you, please reach out to a qualified healthcareprofessional or trusted support service.</p><p>Ireland Support Services: • Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7support) • Pieta – Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 • Text About It –Free text HELLO to 50808 • HSE Mental Health Supports: <a href="https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">HSEMental Health Services</a></p><p>Remember, you are good enough exactly as you are.</p><p></p><p>#HealingGalsPodcast #BodyConfidence #Burlesque #SelfAcceptance #SexWork #HealingJourney #FemaleEmpowerment #Confidence #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #WomenSupportingWomen #Authenticity</p>
June 24, 2026
S6 Ep 3: Festival Mná, Blended Families, What's online? and Healthy Anger
<p>Molly chats about her experience of Festival Mná and why every woman in Ireland could go there and enjoy such a powerful, special day! </p><p>In honor of Father's Day, Molly discusses blending families and how she navigated this. </p><p>Molly introduces a new segment called "What's Online?", where she discusses some reels/TikToks she has seen online that raise important points for the gals.</p><p>Then Molly explores how one of the Love Island contestants seems to be suppressing healthy anger. Molly talks about how she manages her anger and ensures she expresses it and takes care of her health in this regard.</p><p><br /></p><p>Season 6 of the Healing Gals Podcast is proudly sponsored byDARA Mats — luxury yoga mats designed to support your wellness journey both on and off the mat. You can explore the full collection at <a href="http://www.daramats.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.daramats.com</a> and follow along on Instagram at @daramats for wellness inspiration, newlaunches, and more. There’s also a special discount code exclusively for Healing Gals listeners shared at the end of Episode 1.</p><p>Healing Gals Podcast is intended for entertainment andinformational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, therapy, or mental health support. If this episode brings upanything difficult for you, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional or trusted support service.</p><p>Ireland Support Services: • Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7support) • Pieta – Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 • Text About It –Free text HELLO to 50808 • HSE Mental Health Supports: <a href="https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HSEMental Health Services</a></p><p>Remember, you are good enough exactly as you are.</p><p></p>
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