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Every life is also a story, and sharing our story can be a pathway to real freedom.
On this podcast, we hear from industry experts, experienced practitioners, and those with lived experience. We speak with people who have navigated deep challenges themselves, as well as those who dedicate their lives to helping others overcome difficulties.
We have asked them to share their insights and their experiences so that we can all learn how to better navigate our own struggles and find a way to mind ourselves.
Siobhain Rushe Gibbons, owner of Aibhilin Consulting, shares her journey through grief, redundancy, motherhood, identity and starting again. After losing her sister and later experiencing redundancy following maternity leave, Siobhain found herself questioning not only her career, but the identity she had built around it. She opens up about what it feels like when life doesn’t follow the plan you had imagined and how those unexpected chapters can ultimately create space for something new.
We talk about the different forms of grief, rebuilding confidence, balancing motherhood and career, taking the leap into business, and the pressure we put on ourselves to have everything figured out.
Siobhain also shares the importance of self-compassion, recognising that some days are about achieving and others are simply about getting through. A conversation about loss, resilience, identity, hope and the courage to begin again.
3 Oct 2026
The Rock and Soul Sisters
What happens when creativity becomes a lifeline?
In this episode of Mind Your Self, we sit down with Rebecca Griffin and Sophia Whelan, founders of Rock & Soul Sisters, to explore loneliness, friendship, grief and the healing power of creativity.
Together, they discuss why making friends as adults can feel so difficult, how creative spaces foster genuine connection, and why community has never been more important. Whether you've ever felt isolated, struggled to find your people, or simply need reminding that you're not alone, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful.
29 Sept 2026
The Waiting Game
Episode 35 The Waiting Game In this episode of Mind Your Self, we speak with Deirdre McKenny, GP Liaison Manager with Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group's Cross Border Healthcare Pathways, about the emotional impact of long healthcare waiting times. Drawing from her own experience of cancer, career change, and recovery, Deirdre shares why knowing your options, advocating for yourself, and accessing timely care can make all the difference. A powerful conversation about hope, resilience, and taking back control. This episode of Mind Your Self is proudly sponsored by Kingsbridge Healthcare Group.
Kingsbridge is one of Northern Ireland’s largest private healthcare providers, offering consultations, diagnostics, treatments and surgery across a wide range of specialities.
People living in the Republic of Ireland may be able to access treatment through private health insurance, self-pay options or the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme, with eligible patients able to apply for HSE reimbursement.
With hospitals in Belfast and Newry, specialist private healthcare could be closer than you think. Some things are worth talking about.
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