The Sinead Says Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome back to a new season of the Sinead Says Podcast. So much has changed, and today I’m finally sharing my full engagement story!

It still FEELS wild saying that. I never thought I’d be this girl: engaged, pregnant, and actually excited to plan a wedding!!

In this episode, I talk about:

✨ How therapy helped me heal my fear of commitment

✨ Why I used to believe I’d never get married

✨ How Sam proposed (spoiler: I definitely didn’t expect it)

✨ What healing an avoidant attachment style really looks like

✨ The wild engagement story—from Miami sunsets to tears on a boat

If you’ve ever struggled with letting yourself fully love someone, or you’re scared of commitment, I get it. I used to run from love because vulnerability terrified me. This story is proof that when you heal, love finds you in the most unexpected way.

Grab your tea, settle in, and let’s dive into the engagement story you’ve all been waiting for.

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast

Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussion around miscarriage and fertility.

In this very special episode of Sinead Says, Sinead is joined by her partner Sam to share the heartfelt journey of their pregnancy, from fertility fears and endometriosis to a heartbreaking miscarriage and, finally, their amazing pregnancy announcement 💖

They open up about:

• How Sinead’s diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis shaped her motherhood journey 
  
  
  
• The emotional aftermath and healing process after miscarriage
  
  
  
• Sam’s honest reaction to Sinead’s baby plans on their very first date
  
  
  
• The detailed steps Sinead took to prepare her body to conceive naturally
  
  
  
• The moment they found out they were expecting (again!) and how different it felt the second time
  
  
  
• Navigating pregnancy after loss, plus Sinead’s beautiful poem that will move you to tears
  
  
  
• Their take on finding out the baby’s gender, early pregnancy symptoms, and first-trimester struggles
  
  
  
• Hope and encouragement for anyone navigating fertility challenges
  
  
  

If you’re trying to conceive, dealing with endometriosis, or simply love raw, real conversations, this episode is for you. It's a love story, a survival story, and a celebration of new beginnings.

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Brian Pennie shares his journey from a 15-year heroin addiction to becoming a neuroscientist and speaker. He explains how childhood trauma, particularly an unmedicated surgery as an infant, played a role in his struggles with anxiety and addiction. Through deep self-awareness, acceptance, and resilience, he was able to break free from his addiction and dedicate his life to studying neuroscience and helping others.

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00:00:20 - Growing Up in a Tough NeighboUrhood
00:01:37 - First Encounter with Drugs
00:02:22 - Falling into Addiction
00:03:56 - Living as a Functional Addict
00:10:38 - The Deception of Addiction
00:12:40 - The Power of Acceptance
00:14:01 - Realisation and Acceptance
00:16:59 - Previous Attempts to Change
00:17:52 - The Turning Point
00:19:02 - Finding a New Direction
00:20:28 - Discovering Spirituality
00:21:48 - The Power of Belief and Support
00:23:02 - Journey into Neuroscience
00:24:29 - Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience
00:24:51 - Changing the System
00:30:00 - The Power of Breathwork
00:32:42 - The Need for Meditation and Breathwork in Schools
00:37:23 - Understanding and Regulating Emotions
00:37:58 - The Importance of Action and Practice
00:45:03 - The Power of Self-Talk
00:45:44 - Understanding Self-Talk and Inner Critic
00:47:09 - Challenging Negative Self-Talk and Limiting Beliefs
00:49:20 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Imperfection
00:55:00 - The Impact of Mindfulness and Meditation
00:55:48 - Different Approaches to Mindfulness and Meditation
00:56:34 - The Role of Trauma in Meditation Practice
00:59:50 - The Power of Mindfulness and Breath work
01:00:57 - Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation
01:01:01 - Returning to Spirituality and Mindfulness
01:02:05 - Future Projects and Where to Find Brian

Links & Resources Mentioned
 • “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk (mentioned at [00:02:52]) – A book explaining how trauma affects the body and mind.

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This week I invited nutritionist Aisling Okelly onto the podcast. 

Aisling, also known as AOK Nutrition on Instagram, is a nutritional therapist, naturopath and owner of AOK Nutrition clinic.

Aisling's area of expertise is in female hormones, health, and wellbeing. In this episode, we cover all of these topics & more! Aisling uncovers truths about contraceptives and answers the most popular questions you, the audience asked!

You can find Aisling on Instagram @aoknutrition and visit her website HERE where you can book a consultation and shop for supplements. 

Books Mentioned:

• The Period Manual

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This week's episode guest is Lynsey Bennett. Lynsey shares her story after being diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 25. 

Lynsey wrote a letter to the government on behalf of all the children who have been and will be affected by the early loss of their mothers due to the cervical check scandal. You can watch this video HERE.

You can follow Lynsey's journey on Instagram @cancerwithgratitude

This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can get 10% OFF your first month with BetterHelp using the link, HERE #ad

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In this week's episode, I chat with my agent Siobhan about Influencer marketing,  using my platform to promote small, local businesses and working with big brands!

Siobhan shares what it's like to work with influencers, how to get the best brand deals, and what it is like running a successful business whilst being a first-time mum.

You can find Siobhan @23theagency and check out her agency website HERE.

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On this week's episode of The Sinead Says Podcast, I am joined by the amazing Claire Fealy. Claire is a mindset coach who has recently moved to Portugal to live her dream life!

Claire and I dive straight into the topic of self-worth, judgement from yourself and others & the importance of having compassion for yourself.

I really enjoyed this chat with Claire, you can find her on Instagram @clairefealymindsetcoach and check out her website HERE.

Books Mentioned:

• Judgement Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life By Gabrielle Bernstein

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This week's episode is all about finding yourself. I share my story on how I found purpose in my life, what you can do to help you find yours, and looking at who you were as a child. 

I go through the tools that you can use to discover your purpose and uniqueness & why you should say YES to everything!!

Books Mentioned:

• The Laws of Human Nature By Robert Greene 
• 101 essays that change the way you think By Brianna Wiest

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• Relationships Ebook
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In this week's episode, I am joined with Gemma Kennedy, one of my best friends who is currently living in Australia. 

Gemma is known for her fun, loving attitude to life and has recently started her own events in Sydney called ‘hidden gems’  where she brings together groups of like-minded people for fun trips and adventures!

In this podcast Gemma and I have all the chats about relationships, traveling, moving abroad as well as answering some of the questions you asked!

We hope you enjoy this chat, as we certainly did!

You can find Gemma on Instagram @gemken_ and check out the presets on her website HERE.

Books Mentioned:

• The Joy of Being Selfish By Michelle Elman

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This week I was joined by best-selling Author, foodie & a great friend of mine, Lucy Lord! You may know her for her famous banana bread recipe or love of plants!

In this episode, Lucy shares her story, recently going from being in full-time employment in Australia, to following her purpose back in the UK. Lucy explains how meditation has changed her life and helps her deal with anxiety and negative self-talk.

You can find lucy on Instagram @lordlucy and check out her website HERE.

If you would like to receive new (incredible) recipes in your inbox every Friday, along with some brain food and any musings from Lucys week, Sign up for her free newsletter HERE.

​Enjoy!

Books Mentioned:

• Food For The Soul by Lucy Lord

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• Relationships Ebook
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