Explore every episode of the podcast Hiberno Stories
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| Transculture, Meningitis and Embracing the Feminine with Maria-Gabriele Doublesin | 16 sept. 2025 | 01:34:03 | |
This week, I speak with Maria-Gabriele about her experiences with healing her body and mind after a close call with meningitis, what transculture means and why it's more important than ever, how to embrace all of your inner feminine aspects, and lots more. Try Gaby's Assessments: Home - Intercultural Consultancy & Training - Intercultural Consultancy & Training Maria-Gabriele Doublesin is a multi-award-winning intercultural consultant, diagnostic tool developer, and leadership facilitator with over two decades of international experience helping organisations bridge cultural divides and unlock high-performance, inclusive workplaces. She holds a first-class dual master’s degree in Transcultural Community Counselling and Counselling Psychology from the University of Malta and the University of Maryland, College Park. Throughout her career, Maria-Gabriele has advised entrepreneurs, senior executives, NGOs, and civil society leaders across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond—bringing nuanced understanding to culturally complex environments. Her work is rooted in systems thinking and behavioural insight, with a sharp focus on the hidden dynamics that affect inclusion, collaboration, and operational efficiency in diverse teams. Known for transforming theory into actionable strategies, she equips leaders with reflective, practical tools to navigate difference confidently and ethically. Maria-Gabriele is the creator of several original, copyrighted and trademarked diagnostic tools, including:
Her tools and frameworks are used in onboarding programmes, leadership development, HR audits, and DEI initiatives across both public and private sectors. Maria-Gabriele has received the Best Business Woman Lifetime Achievement Award and the Best Social and Business Care Award, the latter in recognition of her exceptional contribution to setting organisational standards for excellence and delivering measurable impact across social and business domains. Whether delivering keynotes, facilitating strategy sessions, or licensing her frameworks globally, Maria-Gabriele brings a distinctive blend of academic excellence, cross-sector experience, and cultural intelligence to every engagement. Contact me: hibernostories@outlook.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Return of the Osprey | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:59:26 | |
This week, I talk a bit about folk medicine, cures for asthma in Ireland, and the return of the Osprey bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Defining Narcissism | 01 sept. 2025 | 01:26:34 | |
A roam around some unknown roads exploring narcissism, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, the narcissistic stages of abuse (love-bombing, idealisation, devaluation, discard, hoovering), Psychological FOG(S), triggers and switches - with some tips on how to spot narcissistic abuse and what can switch off a victim's brain so that they stay for longer than they want to.
Substack still not fixed after being hacked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Do we create our pain? | 25 août 2025 | 01:53:01 | |
This week, I talk about pain - Perception of pain, how the brain creates pain, my experiences of pain (and a jellyfish sting), some of the psychology and neuroscience on pain, a full-on technology hack, how the body and mind gets hacked, and a few exercises to help you unf*ck your body and mind. Still working on it. Let me know if you'd like a PDF download of the template I mention. Substack to come when it's fixed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Angel Investor - Ray McLennan | 16 août 2025 | 01:18:12 | |
This week, I chinwag with Ray McLennan, angel investor, finance mentor, mortgage "fraud" mentor, public speaking World Record holder, dad, and generally sound fella. https://www.creditoracademy.co.uk/ http://substack.com/@hibernostories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Famine Times and The Irish Storytelling Wheel | 08 août 2025 | 00:41:33 | |
A story about the Irish Famine (or genocide) whichever term you want to give it, the introduction to the Irish storytelling wheel, and a few comments about narcissistic abuse and walking the Camino de Santiago. https://substack.com/@hibernostories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| David Keohan, The Tailteann Games and The Birth of Lú | 01 août 2025 | 01:08:00 | |
This week is a mish mash of magic! I birth my new podcast name - Hiberno Stories, and share the story of The Birth of Lú, Ireland's God of Light as mí na Lúnasa comes to a close. I also had the wonderful honour of speaking to David Keohan, better known by his Instagram handle, Indiana Stones - Ireland's first stone lifter in 60-odd years. We chat about the revival of the Tailteann Games at September Equinox (which I called Solstice), the ancient practice of Stone Lifting in Ireland, the Basque region, Iceland, and Scotland, and how a story by Flann O'Brien led David to discover an Irish tradition that might have completely died out if he had not gone stone searching on the islands off Ireland's West Atlantic Way. Oh, and my Substack is ready. Click the link below to access the story script and a glossary of the terms used in Lugh's story. https://www.tailteanngames.ie/ https://substack.com/@hibernostories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who Was Sam Maguire? | 27 juil. 2025 | 00:39:43 | |
As the Kerry team win yet another GAA All Ireland final, beating champions over Meath, Donegal, on the weekend of the Lughnasa festival in Cloghane and Brandon, I share the story of Sam Maguire and the contribution he made to Ireland's 1916 Rising and ultimate semi-independence, his relationship with the "Big Fella" Michael Collins, and why Ireland's most prestigious Gaelic football trophy is named in his honour, despite his home county of Cork not winning it the year it was first presented. I also share a connection I made between Saint James, or Santiago de Compostela, the landing zone of Camino de Santiago pilgrims, Ireland's God of Light Lú, Croagh Patrick, and the Catholic Church. Substack coming soon. Stay tuned. Credits: https://crokepark.ie/tours/gaa-museum/exhibitions/sam-maguire https://www.westkerrylive.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sandra Dee Robinson - The Power of Words and Silent Horses | 18 juil. 2025 | 01:03:25 | |
This week, I speak to Sandra Dee Robinson. Her bio speaks for itself. Much to her surprise, the media has labeled Sandra Dee Robinson as the “Charisma Coach.” After years of working with business owners, experts and celebrities to perfect their presentation and on-camera skills, I guess the title fits! But, so does: actress, author, TV host, podcast host, international speaker, trainer and dog & horse fanatic. Oh, and add: wife to a renown Hollywood stuntman. (Yup, never a dull moment)
As a teen, she left her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA and headed to New York to begin several decades of a successful career in Television. She became established with major roles on Another World, Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay and guest starred on many prime time shows and films, like CSI Miami, Criminal Minds and Two and a Half Men… among others.
Sandra Dee founded Charisma on Camera Performance Coaching in 2010 and integrated her Horsepowered Personal Leadership Programs and Retreats in 2020. These nature-based trainings pair leaders with horses so that they reach a level of communication and clarity to be the most effective modern leader they can be.
She is trainer certified in NLP, Hypnosis, Stage mastery as well as certified in Natural Lifemanship, trained in EAGALA, she is a Blue Ribbon Ambassador, Joyely Coach and is a Certified Success and Soul Business Coach Her mission is to illuminate the path for leaders to fully express all they are Designed to be. Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| In the Realm of Silent Ghosts - Ireland's EIRE Signs | 11 juil. 2025 | 00:54:19 | |
A story, a historical snapshot of Ireland's EIRE signs and LOPs (Lookout Posts) from World War 2, a poem, and a chat about sleep paralysis and hearing voices in our heads. Not for the faint minded. Links mentioned will be added soon. The Voices in My Head - Eleanor Longden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Romance of Mís and Dubh Ruis | 04 juil. 2025 | 00:43:53 | |
This week, I tell you about an ancient site near Dingle in Co. Kerry named Loch a'Dúin and share the story of The Romance of Mís and Dubh Ruis. If you want the list of Hiberno English words, find me on Instagram and I'll send you a link.
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| The Lady of Luck | 26 juin 2025 | 00:36:45 | |
This week, I share the story of the Lady of Luck - who gave us the 4-leafed clover, a story and a poem about the Goddess Danu and the shamrock. Check back in for a Substack link.
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| Some Craic - An Irish French Wedding | 22 juin 2025 | 00:34:23 | |
A Hiberno English (Irish English) story about the recent wedding of my sister to her lovely French beau, Tom. Download the glossary of terms below and follow along.
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| Menopause - What Doctors Don't Know with Dr. Beran Parry | 12 juin 2025 | 00:55:36 | |
I talk to Dr. Beran Parry, a celebrated authority on women's hormones, menopause and functional nutritional medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| No Time Like the Present | 05 juin 2025 | 00:46:27 | |
An episode about time, how the future "tense" is used in English, future concepts from research and a poem.
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| An Ode to Anna and a Theory on Intrusive Thoughts | 28 mai 2025 | 00:44:32 | |
In the wake of my Grandmother's passing, I consider an alternative perspective on hormonal shifts, intrusive thoughts, and dealing with life changes after age 40.
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| Your First Conversation Upon Landing in Ireland | 21 mai 2025 | 00:28:06 | |
This episode offers a sample conversation you may have with an Irish customs officer upon landing in Ireland, using Hiberno English. I explain the meaning of the words, how you can use them, and share three of my favourite places to go in Ireland. I also teach you three Irish curse words and how to, or not, to use them.
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| Gemma Lea Edelman - Woman, Coach, 90s Music Dancer | 14 mai 2025 | 01:15:18 | |
This week, I chat to Gemma about coaching, therapy, life being a woman entrepreneur and the impact doing too much can have on our bodies.
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| A Snapshot of English Education in Ireland - ELT | 07 mai 2025 | 01:04:09 | |
A snapshot of the English Language Teaching (ELT) Industry in Ireland for international sales agents, business development managers and school sales teams.
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| The First Ever Woman to Train an All-Male Saudi Arabian Graduate Group | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:31:25 | |
This week, I talk about my experience as the first ever female trainer of a group of Saudi male graduates, Saudi "Qahwa" (قهوة) or "Gahwa" (قهوة), do a short comparison of Saudi Arabian and Irish culture based on Erin Meyer's Culture Map, and share my dos and don'ts for females going to work in Saudi Arabia. Exceed Custom Learning Solutions
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| Andrew Morris - The Michelin Star of Multilingualism | 19 avr. 2025 | 01:07:57 | |
This week, I chatted to Andrew Morris, polyglot and creator of Oli Lingo, the MIchelin Star of Multilingualism. Connect with Andrew.
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| The Medicinal Magic of Cow Dung | 08 avr. 2025 | 00:54:21 | |
The historical uses of cow dung for healing, practices to revere and protect the cow in Ireland, how animals protect themselves, and shielding ourselves from the threat of the tariff trade war that's been thrown upon the world.
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| Mew Mew I'm Feeling Sigma | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:54:33 | |
A chat about Adolescence, the Manosphere, red, blue, purple and black pills; the 80/20 principle (not Pareto), Alpha, Beta and Sigma males, mewing - and a Hiberno English story between a young boy and his grandfather.
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| Garron or McGregor for President? | 25 mars 2025 | 01:02:17 | |
An analysis of Garron Noone and Conor McGregor's commentary about immigration in Ireland through the lens of System 1 and System 2 thinking. And, a wonderful poem, written and performed by Natasha Kerry Smith in Hiberno English. https://www.linkedin.com/in/xsbabble/
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| St. Patrick's Wife Sheila and Her Brush | 20 mars 2025 | 00:44:32 | |
This week, I explore the story of St. Patrick's apparent wife Síle (or Sheila), what Newfoundlanders call Sheila's Brush, another story of Síle na-Gig, and share a message from the Vulva in Hiberno English.
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| Triple Lock Threatens Irish Neutrality | 11 mars 2025 | 00:47:15 | |
This week, I share the sad story of Molly Bán (Bawn) through Hiberno English, and chat about Ireland's neutrality, the Triple Lock change, underwater cable attacks, social engineering and who decides whether Ireland should go to war or not. JOIN the workshop. Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who was the Woman that Trained Cúchulainn? | 04 mars 2025 | 00:43:48 | |
Is Donald Trump a feminism sympathiser? Do you have a dream like Paulo Coelho's merchant to go to Mecca or someplace else? Will you reflect on realising that dream during Lent or Ramadan? - What does all of this have to do with the woman who trained Ireland's strongest and most feared warrior, Cúchulainn? Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram Opening reading: The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho, page 57. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Under a Harvest Moon in Ireland | 25 févr. 2025 | 00:44:29 | |
This week, I'm sharing another Hiberno (Irish) English story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Women Don't Exist | 18 févr. 2025 | 00:46:13 | |
Someone told me Trump said "Women don't Exist" recently, which angered me. This episode explores the historical suppression and abuse of women, back to the Aztecs and Incas, right up to the 90s in the Catholic Church. I also share a Hiberno English story (English from Ireland), teach you the vocabulary and give you some practice questions to use with friends or send me answers to on Instagram or LinkedIn. Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Essence of The Ancients - A Transgender Question | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:56:23 | |
I got sent a question about transgender rights, choice and a St. Brigid's parade, so I explored gender identity, America cancelling DEI training, gender dysmorphia, teaching about gender, and the essence of Brigid. I also finish the Cuchulainn story from last week, and bitch a little about Valentine's Day. Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Disney Princess or Mythical Irish Mermaid? | 04 févr. 2025 | 01:06:57 | |
An exploration of how 2nd generation Disney princesses from the 80s and 90s influenced my generation; mythical Irish Goddesses and creatures (Lí Ban and The Little Mermaid, Ariel); what ifs; rumination, and how to flip your script. Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brigid - Goddess, Woman or Saint? | 28 janv. 2025 | 01:24:13 | |
Many stories of Ireland's Brigid: the Woman, the Goddess, the...is she really a Saint? Connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ask for Forgiveness, Not for Permission | 21 janv. 2025 | 00:56:34 | |
This week, I share a poem and a perspective on forgiveness. Connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ode to Avicii | 14 janv. 2025 | 01:11:14 | |
This week, I explore Avicii's passing through the lens of immigrant entrepreneurship in Ireland. PIeta House: https://www.pieta.ie/ Migrant Rights Centre: https://www.mrci.ie/ Jigsaw (Youth Mental Health): https://jigsaw.ie/ Mental Health Links: https://bit.ly/MentalHealthLinksJoeie Share your thoughts on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Carrots and Communication | 07 janv. 2025 | 01:21:24 | |
This week, I explore how a World War II propaganda story about carrots is relevant to modern-day communication, Neurolanguage, Neuroleadership, international culture, self-care, storytelling and career development. Connect with me on Instagram or LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why do we Kiss on New Year's Eve? | 31 déc. 2024 | 00:58:30 | |
It's New Year's Eve, so I decided to talk about the uniqueness of our tongues while exploring the relationship between Traditional Chinese Medicine and AI along the journey towards understanding why we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve. Connect with me on Instagram or LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Psychedelic Santa and the Syncretised Saint | 24 déc. 2024 | 01:11:14 | |
'Tis the night before Christmas, so I'm sharing with you the psychedelic history of Santa Claus and the syncretised saint he may have come from, how Coca-Cola helped make him famous, why the voices in our heads aren't always negative hallucinations, how we can learn to trust them, a few Christmas folklore stories and a poem. If you're on your own this Christmas and not looking forward to it, this episode is dedicated to you. Connect with me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gangsta's Bells - The Stolen Christmas Carol | 17 déc. 2024 | 01:15:08 | |
A brief history of Christmas carols and a surprising discovery - from ancient pagan Yuletide traditions to Winter Solstice at Newgrange, onto wassailing, Waits and Good King Wenceslas, we find our way to a surprising discovery that will jingle your bells and leave you passing time in wonder. Share your thoughts on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Alliteration Hot - How to Be a More Engaging Speaker | 09 déc. 2024 | 01:20:25 | |
It starts with W.B. Yeats. This week, using word p0rn, I teach you how to train your ear to the sounds around you, how to use consonance, assonance, alliteration and onomatopoeia to sexify your speaking and writing, and I give you a mini-masterclass on pitch techniques in English. If you are are developing your English proficiency, or helping people to do so; if you are a public speaker, want to improve your public speaking or presentation skills, or become a better poet or writer, this episode is for you. Share your thoughts on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pitch Perfect | 03 déc. 2024 | 01:06:38 | |
On this week's episode, I explore current research on vocal pitch - why we change our voices for babies, pitch across cultures, Japanese-speaking women vs English-speaking women, pitch in the brain, pitch in neurodivergence and what happens to our pitch as we age. If you're a voice coach, English language teacher, public speaking trainer or simply have a curious mind (neurodivergent or not), there'll be some interesting curiosities in here for you. Share your thoughts on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Unconventional Irish Cures | 26 nov. 2024 | 01:25:28 | |
This week, I talk about the perception of pain and pleasure, cures in Irish folklore like the "lick," a cure for asthma, a cure for shingles and styes. I also share the story of Ireland's Healing Goddess, Airmed. Easily split into two for your journey to and from work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why are Potatoes Called Pomme de Terre? | 19 nov. 2024 | 00:59:12 | |
This week, on foot of a conversation I had with my sister about the French term for potatoes, I've explored the evolution of the words fruit, apple and potato. From French to Farsi, Russian to Zulu, Spanish to Slovakian, Lithuanian to Italian - and German, Austrian, Irish, Spanish, Swiss, Polish, and Portuguese, no plate has been left empty after harvest season. Dig in and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Pursuit of Happiness | 12 nov. 2024 | 01:22:39 | |
This week, I explore overwhelming joy, pursuing happiness, finding contentment, herons and wasps. I also read a short piece from my book - Healing on the Camino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Paradox of Que Sera Sera | 05 nov. 2024 | 01:36:48 | |
An exploration of battle, prophecy, the WWF's impact on America, the concept of que sera, sera, the ancient Greek concept of teleology, future proofing vs living in the moment - and the story of the Irish Crow Goddess, The Morrigan at Samhain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tlachtga - The Fire Goddess of Samhain | 29 oct. 2024 | 00:41:38 | |
What's the difference between Samhain and Halloween? When does Samhain really fall? What were the rituals? Where did Halloween, or Samhain, in Ireland really start? Who was Tlachtga and what does she have to do with the Halloween, or Samhain Fire Festival? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Drowning of Boann - Ireland's River Goddess | 22 oct. 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
This week, I talk about water, and tell you the story of Boann, Ireland's river Goddess who created the River Boyne which nurtures the land around the site of the Battle of the Boyne, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Síle na Gig: Irish Fertility Goddess | 15 oct. 2024 | 01:28:40 | |
This week, I was in a quandary about quail eggs, inspired by Gisele Pelicot, and annoyed by the suppression of the Irish Goddess of Sexuality and Fertility (Síle na Gig), so that's what I talked about. I've also given ye a wee recipe for a natural face cleanser and mask - because you're worth it! It's one for a long walk during which you can talk out loud back to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is it Ireland or Éire? | 08 oct. 2024 | 01:01:59 | |
This week, I share the story of how Ireland came to be called Ierne, Hibernia, and Éire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Irish Crocodile - Dobhar Chu | 01 oct. 2024 | 00:36:49 | |
In this week's episode, I talk about a recent sighting of the Loch Ness Monster and how it might be connected to Lake Erie's Bessie, and the Irish Crocodile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| American Wakes & Wolves in Ireland | 23 sept. 2024 | 01:14:22 | |
In the first episode back after summer, Christine talks about the history and legends of wolves in Ireland, American and Irish wakes, Autumn Equinox and the Harvest Moon. She also reads one of her new stories about love, companionship and death, wolves, crab apple trees and Irish graveyards. Disfruta. Pauline McLynn: http://paulinemclynn.com/books Read the Story: https://www.languagecouragecoaching.com/blog/the-tree-of-love-and-death-crab-apple Christine Mullaney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||