Explore every episode of the podcast The Health Hun Podcast
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| 48. Is the Feminine under attack? | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:34:30 | |
In this episode I reflect on the current common fear-based experience & suppression of women & feminine energy due to Patriarchal structures, misogyny, s3xual violence. | |||
| 47. The Health Hun 2.0 - we're back baby | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:38:44 | |
After a year-long break, Orla is back sharing the lessons learned from a year of challenges and unexpected turns. Ever wondered what it's like to uproot your life from Bali to Australia and then end up in Dubai? This episode promises an honest recount of how geographical and spiritual shifts have sculpted my identity and purpose, offering you insights into embracing change and chasing dreams, no matter where they lead. | |||
| Episode 38: Mental Health and Self Maintenance Vs Self Care Laura O'Rourke | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:47:29 | |
I'm so excited to have Laura O'Rourke on The Health Hun Podcast finally! Laura is a NLP, Mindset and Business Coach, Sports Therapist and Hypnotherapist and in this episode, we chat about; the conscious and subconscious minds, the effects of subliminal messaging and how they differ from affirmations, how navigating grief at a young age put her on this career path, her experience with therapy, men’s mental health and what we can do to help, self stigmatising and shame that comes with putting your mental health first and how her career pivoted from physical/sports therapy to therapy for mental health. | |||
| Episode 37: Becoming a Dietician and Discovering Embodied Yoga with Roslyn Grey | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:52:38 | |
This week I have the amazing Roslyn Gray on The Health Hun Podcast. Ros is an incredibly knowledgable disordered eating and binge eating dietitian as well as a yoga teacher. In this episode she delves into her journey to becoming a dietician, the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist, how travelling whilst on a career break changed her perception on her career, restrictions in the industry, an average day working in a clinical setting, how she adds her interest in spirituality into her career, how therapy changed her life, the benefits of yoga and more!
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| Episode 36: Doctors Red Flags | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:59:00 | |
In this episode, I'm ridin' solo and it's a topic I'm really passionate about. I'm tackling the myths that myself, my clients and followers have been told by doctors and other medical professionals. This includes; hormonal contraception, irregular periods, PCOS, acne, hormones, weight, fertility, constipation, mental health, talk therapy, skin issues and more. | |||
| Episode 35: Pre Natal Training, Jiu Jitsu & Travel with Siobhan O'Hagan | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:50:37 | |
I'm so excited to have Siobhan O'Hagan on the podcast finally! We've met up all over the world but we recorded this whilst both back in Ireland before she welcomes her baby! Siobhan talks us through her passion for Jiu Jitsu and it's mindful benefits, her journey from training to compete to now training whilst pregnant, science and spirituality, solo travel and so much more. Everyone will learn something from Siobhan. | |||
| Episode 34: Trauma, Emotions & the Power of the Mind with Nikki Evans | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:10:39 | |
The absolute babe that is Nikki Evans is my guest in this week's episode and I can't wait for you to hear her insane knowledge. Nikki is a NLP, Mindset, Trauma and Life Coach and has an incredible understanding of everything mindset, emotions and all that good stuff! Some topics we discuss in this episode are Nikki’s transition from health coach to trauma coach, conscious, subconscious and unconscious brains, understanding reactions and triggers Vs regulated emotions, our subconscious programming , normalising emotions, insecurities, identity and more. Please listen, rate, subscribe, share and let me know what you think! | |||
| Episode 33: My Experience with Psychedelic Mushrooms | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:47:36 | |
Please do your research and seek support from a professional in the plant medicine industry if you have any questions. This episode is solely my experience for education purposes and not advice. | |||
| Episode 32: Leaving Behind The Suitcase Life | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:51:20 | |
For the season 4 finale, I've recorded a life update and answered all your questions; The truth about living in Bali, why I left Bali and moved to Australia, if I'm settling down, my future plans and more. Please listen, rate, subscribe, share and let me know what you think! | |||
| Episode 31: Corporate Burnout to Spiritual Queen with Liz McCormack | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:01:08 | |
Liz McCormack is a life and spiritual development mentor, yoga teacher, psychic medium, medical reiki master, seicham master and somatic trauma therapist. There's not much she can't do! We can all learn so much from her and I hope you take away some tips from this episode on how to look after yourself 💗 Please listen, rate, subscribe, share and let me know what you think! | |||
| Episode 30: Binge Eating, Period Loss and Recovery with Ciara O'Connor | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:53:27 | |
This week I'm excited to be joined by Ciara O'Connor; an online coach who works primarily with people who want to improve their relationship with food through. She does this through training and nutrition. | |||
| Episode 29: Core Wounds & Creating Safety in Relationships with Olly Sheehan | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:49:55 | |
In this episode, I interview Olly Sheehan, a Codependency and Attachment coach. Literally every sentence that leaves his mouth is a lesson! | |||
| Episode 46: Meditation and Endometriosis with Sinead Hegarty | 20 Nov 2023 | 01:00:30 | |
In this episode, I chat with the amazing Sinead Hegarty. You may know Sinead from her incredible 21 day meditation course: The Brave Way, her life as an Irish gal living in Australia or her own podcast; The Sinead Says Podcast. She is a qualified meditation teacher, a business owner and unfortunately has had a tough journey since discovering she suffers from Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. We discuss all of this in our episode as well as; the benefits and different types of meditation, challenging our thoughts, trusting our intuition, her journey with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis including diagnosis, getting to the problem and treatment plan. | |||
| Episode 28: Is It Fitness, Discipline or an Eating Disorder? with Elin Granstrand | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:55:28 | |
In this week's episode, my guest is the incredible Elin Granstrand; a Binge Eating and Body Image Expert. We met whilst living in Bali and instantly clicked. We have such similar values and careers and have now been on each other's podcasts too! | |||
| Episode 27: Alcohol, Addiction & Affirmations with Kirstie Duggan | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:55:02 | |
In this episode, my guest is the gorgeous Kirstie Duggan; an online coach, PT and mental health advocate with the most interesting and inspiring story.
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| Episode 26: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery with Kathryn Stewart | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:48:39 | |
In this episode, I have the hilarious and ridiculously knowledgeable Kathryn Stewart, talking about all things Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). She kindly explains her own journey from diagnosis through to recovery. The Health Hun's Online Course: How To Heal Your Relationship With Food | |||
| Episode 25: Pregnancy, Hormones, Science & Spirituality with Dr Michelle Hone PhD | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:50:16 | |
What a way to kick off Season 4! I was joined by Dr Michelle Hone PhD from The Fit Clinic. I really hope the knowledge Michelle passes on in this episode helps women feel more confident in their decisions when it comes to their health. The Health Hun's Online Course: How To Heal Your Relationship With Food | |||
| Episode 24: Perfectionism, Veggie Life and Inner Child Healing with Meadhbh McGann | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:53:35 | |
This week I've got my gorgeous gal Meadhbh McGann on the pod and we get deeeeeep. ⚠️ Trigger warning: We discuss Meadhbh's journey with the eating disorders: xcc Orthorexia 'an unhealthy obsession with eating “pure” food.' The Health Hun's Online Course: How To Heal Your Relationship With Food | |||
| Episode 23: Feminine Power, Spirituality and Life Questions with Nicole Doherty | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:55:20 | |
This week I'm joined by Nicole Doherty, a Reiki Practitioner, Meditation Facilitator, Yoga Teacher and a good friend of mine. We covered so much ground and honestly, could talk about any of these topics for hours! I'm excited for you to listen. Some things we discuss in this episode are; Nicole's experience living in Ireland, Ibiza, Australia and Bali, How it's a good thing to question what you're doing with your life, Attending and hosting women's circles, Growing up in a Spiritual home, Masculine and feminine energy. The Health Hun's Online Course: How To Heal Your Relationship With Food | |||
| Episode 22: Self-Worth & Understanding Your Emotions with Claire Fealy | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:06:12 | |
In this episode of The Health Hun Podcast, I am joined by the wonderful Claire Fealy. Claire is a mindset and confidence coach for high achievers, helping her clients take the stress out of success. We chat about self-worth, people-pleasing and the importance of understanding your emotions. The Health Hun's Online Course: How To Heal Your Relationship With Food | |||
| Episode 21: Comfort Zones, Body Image and Identity with Kate Hewitt | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:59:46 | |
In this episode, I've got the beautiful Kate Hewitt, a food/training health coach. What a powerful conversation. I can't wait to hear what you think about this episode. | |||
| Episode 20: Navigating The Chaos At Christmas | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:33:46 | |
I'm back with a solo episode, to speak about a topic that is very close to home. Christmas can be one of the best times of the year, but it can be really triggering for some, so if you're worried you'll lose yourself, I'm here to remind you that you're not alone. | |||
| Episode 19: Sexuality, Authenticity & Fear with Jason Kiely | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:52:11 | |
In this episode I've got Mindset Coach and bestie, Jason Kiely, chatting with me! It was a real eye opener to some challenges I've personally never had to face and I'm proud to highlight his message and experiences on my podcast because it's so f**kin important. Some things we cover are; Getting out of your own way, victim mindset, moving away from home, ego vs fear, accepting yourself and the realities of living in Bali as well as growing up in Ireland. | |||
| Episode 45: All Things Astrology with Sinéad Tormey | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:45:45 | |
In this episode, I have the incredibly knowledgable Sinéad Tormey; a trained and certified Transformational Breathwork and Psychological Astrology queen! We cover all the basics of astrology for beginners including; the difference between your sun, moon and rising signs, a summary of the traits of each star signs, an overview of the Houses in our birth charts, how full moons and new moons align with our menstrual cycle, using the moon cycle as self development and the infamous Saturn return; what is it and how to navigate it. As always, please listen, rate, subscribe, share and let me know what you think! | |||
| Episode 18: Sexual Empowerment, Pleasure & Shame with Jordan Annabel | 05 Dec 2022 | 01:04:10 | |
This episode is a huge tick on The Health Hun Podcast bucket list! I've got the amazing Jordan Annabel on to deep dive into all things female sexual health. It's a real juicy chat where we cover some of the most needed to discuss topics including; suppressed sexual trauma and womb healing, sex addiction, empowerment, orgasm, shame and judgement from society, the importance of self pleasure and relationships. | |||
| Episode 17: Balancing Hormones, Herbs & Science with Aisling Fox | 28 Nov 2022 | 01:00:05 | |
I'm so excited to kick off season 3 with the incredibly knowledgeable Aisling Fox, also known as Aok Nutrition. Aisling is a Nutritionist and Herbalist so we chatted all things health, nutrition, digestive issues, balancing science vs alternative methods such as Chinese medicine, also women's health including periods, contraceptive pill and hormones. This ep is jam packed with topics we really wish were taught in school. Please listen, share and let me know what you think! | |||
| Episode 16: Chronic Stress, Body Appreciation & Trusting Your Intuition with Caoimhe Gibney | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:01:35 | |
It's the season 2 finale! | |||
| Episode 15: Cold Therapy and Ayahuasca for Chronic Fatigue with Becca Gillen | 17 Oct 2022 | 01:01:15 | |
I'm so excited to have health and behaviour change coach, Becca Gillen, on The Health Hun Podcast. Becca unfortunately had a long road to recovery after being diagnosed with Covid and in this episode we discuss how it affected her life and how she healed, physically and mentally. We also hear her experience with Ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic. One word: WILD and we even fit in chat about living a fulfilled life, outside of the norm. | |||
| Episode 14: Chronic Illness to Dating & Healing with Laura Patricia Martin | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:58:49 | |
⚠️ Trigger warning - Laura mentions her past domestic violent relationship and addiction ⚠️ | |||
| Episode 13: Fat Loss, Fad Diets & Friendship with Saz Collopy | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:58:57 | |
In this episode of the podcast I'll be chatting to my good friend Saz about all our tried, tested and failed "Diets", how we can help ourselves when it comes to losing fat with calorie counting vs intuitive eating and a lot of nuggets of wisdom from Saz scattered about! | |||
| Episode 12: The Fertility Episode with Jessica Bourke | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:57:34 | |
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Topics include fertility and pregnancy loss ⚠️ This week's episode is an insightful conversation with Jessica Bourke, also known as The Fertility Detective, including; How she became an expert on fertility, supporting hormones, acupuncture, PCOS, AMH levels, challenging the status quo, improving egg quality, pregnancy loss and supplements. I’d love for you to share this episode with friends/family etc. There are so many important lessons and messages for women of all ages, whether you’re on a fertility journey or not. | |||
| Episode 11: Managing Your Mindset & Emotions With Change with Zoë Dunlea | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:16:25 | |
Mindset coach, Zoë Dunlea and I, discuss toxic positivity, structure vs going with the flow, the damage of suppressing emotions, prioritising and investing in yourself, how alcohol can affect us more than we realise, living for your future self and tackling the Sunday dread. Oh and the hair colours we've had. All the important stuff ;) | |||
| Episode 10: Taking The Leap To Become a Health Coach | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:45:51 | |
In this week's episode I chat about my journey in becoming a Health Coach - how I went from the corporate world of work to becoming a business owner and providing a much needed service to my clients. I bring you along my career to date with unusual jobs & my fair share of successes and failures to give you advice on getting started yourself. | |||
| Episode 9: Breathwork, Spirituality & Alternative Healing Modalities with Kegs | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:00:45 | |
It's a strong start to season 2 with my good friend Kegs. | |||
| Episode 44: Manifesting and Aligning Your Life with Aoife O'Sullivan | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:05:42 | |
Aoife O'Sullivan is a woman's life coach and absolute manifestation queen! I'm sure you're going to learn a few tricks from this episode to level up your life to one you not only desire, but deserve! Some of what we chat about: How Googling ‘how to be happy’ lead Aoife to a life of gratitude and self development, discovering unknown traumas, therapy might not be for everyone. What other avenues are there? Giving yourself permission to feel all the feels, tips to process and release anger healthily, working with your body and not being at war with your body, all things manifestation and how it is possible to make your dream life a reality. | |||
| Episode 8: Relationships | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:38:37 | |
In the session 1 finale, I'm discussing what a healthy and unhealthy relationship looks like, communication, narcissism, gaslighting, attachment style, self worth, masculine and feminine energy and my own journey in romantic relationships as well as friendships. | |||
| Episode 7: All Things Spirituality | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:41:01 | |
This week, it's an unscripted episode, about all things spirituality; how I've become a deeper thinker, connected to my spiritual side, manifestation, the chakras and how I found more meaning and magic in my life.. | |||
| Episode 6: My Mental Health Journey | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:37:32 | |
A vulnerable episode where I speak about my experience with anxiety and depression, my journey of facing my inner demons and looking within to get through.
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| Episode 5: Understanding PCOS | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:35:17 | |
This episode includes my journey with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), the facts and the BS, the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives, how stress affects the body and yes, I quote Mean Girls... | |||
| Episode 4: Body Image Healing & Diet Culture | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:40:08 | |
This week, I'm talking about body image healing and diet culture, health vs weight loss, changing your body but from a place of love, keeping our health at the forefront of our minds, ways we've been conditioned without even realising and reminding you that we don't have to disregard our health in the strive for the 'perfect' body. | |||
| Episode 3: Taking The BS Out Of IBS | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:35:11 | |
In episode 3 of The Health Hun podcast, I discuss all things IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome. | |||
| Episode 2: My Journey With Eating Disorders | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:41:26 | |
*Trigger warning: This podcast discusses eating disorders, body dysmorphia and negative relationship with food* | |||
| Episode 1: Introduction To The Health Hun | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:21:42 | |
Hiya hun! In my first podcast I give an introduction to me, Orla Swan, and why I started my business; The Health Hun. | |||
| Episode 43: Perimenopause - What You Need To Know with Amanda Jackson | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:56:27 | |
I wish every woman could hear this episode. I'm joined by Amanda Jackson, a Nutritionist who is passionate about all things female health. She’s an expert in hormones plus managing perimenopause and in our episode includes; an insight into the symptoms of perimenopause, the pros and cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), having compassion with ourselves during these transitions, insilin resistance and body composition changes, how stress affects perimenopause, the modalities that can support this time, supportive nutrients and so much more. | |||
| Episode 42: Human Design & Dancing To Heal with Alysh Doyle | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:59:50 | |
I'm super excited to have the incredible Alysh Doyle as my guest. We met in Bali and she is one of the most positive people I’ve met in terms of spirituality. Alysh is an expert in Human Design, she is a dance teacher, a yoga teacher, a retreat facilitator and an overall spiritual queen! | |||
| Episode 41: Addiction and Human Connection with Alexandra Bodor | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:54:47 | |
We're back with another episode of The Health Hun Podcast! This week my guest is the amazing Alexandra Bodor. Alex is a qualified yoga teacher and a family project worker who helps those struggling with addiction and/or homelessness. We discuss such a range of topics in this episode, all of which are super important that as many people as possible are educated on. For example; her time volunteering for Jigsaw, a national charity in Ireland, how intention is so important with support, a day in the life of a family support worker, the difference between addictive tendencies and struggling with genuine addiction, the stereotypes and inaccuracies of drug addiction, the importance of human connection for us all, what we mean by ‘can you feel that in your body?’ and what is trauma informed yoga? | |||
| Episode 40: CPTSD and Psychedelic Therapy with Hunter Elyse | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:45:58 | |
To kick off season 6, I have the incredible Hunter Elyse. Hunter is based in Vancouver, is a registered clinical counsellor, an expert in holistic healing and somatics, is a breath work facilitator, holistic psychotherapist counsellor, psychedelic therapist and a complex PTSD survivor. She has a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology and I am in awe of her knowledge and experience. In this episode we discuss; the difference between PTSD and CPTSD, how integrating a range of modalities can be transformational, the journey of using psychedelics for healing, how to deal with overwhelm, how to support yourself somatically, learning that there is no destination when it comes to healing and how healing is an act of love - it shouldn’t be a chore. Please listen, rate, subscribe, share and let me know what you think! | |||
| Episode 39: Burn Out and Working in Healthcare with Robyn Taaffe | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:57:10 | |
I'm so excited to introduce you to Robyn Taaffe, if you don't know her already. Robyn is a Nurse, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher. Please listen, rate, subscribe, share and let me know what you think! | |||
| 51. Dating with Intentional Feminine energy | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:38:33 | |
This episode is centred around all things dating, with the intention of meeting your ideal partner. Many women are currently fed up in dating, experiencing fear, anxiety & low self-worth. This episode helps you shift from that state into your feminine energy & your heart space, so that dating can be a fun experience that keeps you aligned with your higher self & your vision for your love life! | |||
| 50. Discovering AuDHD led to deeper self-acceptance | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:37:29 | |
In this episode I dive deep into how I realised I am part of the Neurospicy gang with AuDHD (ADHD & Autism). It's been a journey over the last 1.5 years with both acknowledging how it has shaped me, and also integrating changes to support myself.
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