Live Wild

Love, dating and relationships touch every part of our lives, yet so many of us are navigating them without a map. In this episode of Live Wild, relationship coach Frances Kelleher joins Hilary Rose for an honest, insightful and deeply practical conversation about modern dating, loneliness, self-worth and what actually makes relationships last.Frances shares how early love stories shaped by fairy tales and Hollywood can quietly influence our expectations, why loneliness has become a global health issue, and how confidence, not perfection, is often the missing piece in dating. Together, they unpack common dating myths, red flags, love bombing, boundaries, and the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced, app-driven world. This episode offers reassurance, clarity and real tools for anyone who has ever felt stuck, discouraged or confused when it comes to love.Key topics we discuss:How early love stories and fairy tales shape our expectations of relationshipsThe modern loneliness epidemic and why connection matters more than everConfidence, self-worth and why dating can quietly challenge bothFeeling “behind” in love and the pressure of missed milestonesWhy loneliness can exist even within relationshipsDating myths, red flags and love bombing in modern dating cultureSlowing down, boundaries and protecting your nervous system while datingCommunication, consistency and why actions matter more than wordsWhat actually makes relationships last, friendship, chemistry and shared valuesYou can find Frances here: Website | Instagram | Facebook ____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseYou can contact Hilary on LinkedIn hereFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx

From early mornings on national television to navigating public opinion, social media and the pressure, Muireann O’Connell joins Hilary Rose for a candid, funny and deeply thoughtful conversation. Best known for her work across radio and TV, Muireann shares what she’s learned about broadcasting, confidence, boundaries and staying curious in a rapidly changing media landscape.In this episode, Muireann reflects on why asking questions is never something to apologise for, how ego can quietly derail good conversations, and why empathy and discernment matter more than ever in a world shaped by algorithms, outrage and misinformation. Key topics we discuss:Muireann’s journey through radio, television and broadcastingWhy asking questions is a strength, not a weaknessThe moment she stopped feeling embarrassed for having a different opinionEarly mornings, sleep struggles and nervous system regulationFashion, confidence and showing up comfortably on cameraSocial media, misinformation and the loss of fact-checkingHow algorithms shape what we see and what they hideEmpathy, ego and the rise of “main character energy”Why broadcasting should never be about the presenterAdvice for aspiring presenters and creativesYou can find Muireann here: Instagram____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseYou can contact Hilary on LinkedIn hereFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx

From construction sites to crystal bowls and sound baths, Audrey O’Connor’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when the body is ignored for too long and what becomes possible when we finally listen. In this episode, Audrey shares her path from a high-achieving career driven by security and external validation to discovering sound healing, Reiki and a slower, more embodied way of living.This is a grounded, compassionate conversation about nervous system regulation, intuition, and learning to feel again in a culture that rewards disconnection.Key topics we discuss:Growing up in Dingle and the quiet mysticism of the landscapeBurnout, survival mode and the body saying “no” Living for external validation and the pressure to appear successfulEmotional dysregulation, numbness and not knowing what happiness feels likeWhy sound works for busy minds that struggle with silenceThe science behind sound healing, vibration and cymaticsHow sound waves affect the body on a cellular levelWhy healing doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with youMorning routines, phone habits and setting the tone for the dayGratitude as a felt experience, not a checklistYou can find Audrey here: Website | Instagram | CoreState IG ____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseYou can contact Hilary on LinkedIn hereFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx

This special episode of Live Wild turns its attention to the podcast’s YouTube community. Hosted by Hilary Rose, this episode reflects on the five most watched moments on the Live Wild YouTube channel in 2025 – the conversations that viewers returned to, shared, and sat with again and again.From shadow work and somatic healing to intuition, spirituality and deeply human humour, these moments stood out not because of numbers alone, but because of depth. They capture curiosity, vulnerability, laughter, and the kind of conversations that stay with you long after the screen goes dark. This episode is both a thank you and a reflection – a reminder of the power of slowing down and really listening.The Top 5 Moments of 20255. Pat Divilly – Authenticity, Presence & Living From the Heart4. India Rakusen – Everyday Magic, Intuition & Spirituality3. Charlie Goldsmith – Integration, Presence & Emotional Healing2. Hamilton Souther – Consciousness, Ceremony & Awakening1. I’m Grand Mam – Humour, Queerness & Everyday JoyThis episode is a celebration of curiosity, honesty and the conversations you chose to spend time with. Live Wild exists because of this community and these moments are a reflection of what resonated most.Thank you for watching, listening, sharing and supporting the show.____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can contact Hilary on LinkedIn hereThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx

As a new year begins, this special episode of Live Wild takes a moment to pause, breathe and reflect. Hosted by Hilary Rose, this end-of-year episode revisits the ten most listened-to conversations of 2025 - moments that challenged beliefs, cracked hearts open, invited rest, sparked courage and stayed with listeners long after the microphones were turned off.Rather than rushing into resolutions or what’s next, this episode honours what has already been lived. Across wellness, mental health, relationships, identity, embodiment and meaning, these ten moments capture what it means to be human in a modern world, and why slowing down to reflect is sometimes the most powerful place to begin.Whether you’ve been part of the Live Wild community from the start or you’re just discovering the podcast now, this episode is an invitation to revisit the conversations that shaped the year and resonated most deeply with listeners.The Top 10 Moments of 202510. Yvonne O’Shaughnessy – Stress, Hormones & Burnout9. Jason Byrne – Comedy, Fathers & Letting Go of Worry8. India Rakusen – Finding Meaning in the Everyday7. Sinéad Brady – Unpaid Labour, Work & Redefining Balance6. Pat Lordan – Romance Fraud & Online Scams5. Joanne McNally – Performance Anxiety, Fame & Being Human4. Robert Sheehan – Fame, Meditation & Self-Compassion3. Karen Egan – Embodied Consent & Listening to the Body2. PJ Gallagher – Mental Health, Survival & Speaking Out1. Pat Divilly – Authenticity, Presence & Living From the HeartThis episode is a reflection, a thank you, and a reminder that growth doesn’t always come from pushing forward, sometimes it comes from looking back and honouring what shaped us.If you’d like to hear any of these moments in full, all episode links are available in the show notes, or you can search the Live Wild podcast to dive deeper.Thank you for listening, for supporting the show, and for being part of the Live Wild community____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx

In this powerful solo episode, Hilary Rose shares The Rest Manifesto, a deeply personal reflection on healing, nervous system recovery and reclaiming rest in a world that rewards exhaustion. This episode is not about laziness or giving up, but about rehabilitation after years of surviving, bracing and pushing through. It’s an invitation to soften, slow down and listen to the body’s wisdom.Through poetic language and honest truth, Hilary reframes fatigue as evidence of resilience, rest as an act of courage, and softness as survival reimagined. The Rest Manifesto speaks to anyone who has lived in fight-or-flight, mistaken productivity for worth, or felt disconnected from their own needs. It is a reminder that healing happens at the pace of trust, and that rest is not something to earn, but something to honour.Thank you for listening to this episode. If The Rest Manifesto resonated, you’re invited to sit with it, return to it, and take what you need from it, gently.____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasis that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx