Live Wild

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of depression, grief and suicide.Words have the power to heal, connect and help us make sense of emotions we often struggle to name. In this episode of Live Wild, writer and spoken word artist Daragh Fleming joins Hilary Rose for a thoughtful and deeply honest conversation about creativity, vulnerability and modern life.Daragh shares how writing first became part of his life through reading as a child and later through journaling while navigating depression in his late teens and early twenties. What began as a private way to process emotions gradually evolved into poetry that resonates with thousands of people online and on stage.Together, Hilary and Daragh explore the role creativity plays in healing, the emotional courage it takes to share personal work publicly, and why every human being is creative.The episode also includes a powerful live performance of Daragh’s poem If I Ever Have Girls, a reflection on raising strong daughters in today’s world.Key topics we discuss:Using writing and journaling to process mental healthWhy feeling emotions - even difficult ones - is part of healingCreativity as a tool for wellbeing and self-expressionIrish identity, storytelling and creative communityThe myth of the “tortured artist”Sharing personal stories while protecting loved onesDaragh’s upcoming poetry collection and novel exploring grief and masculinityYou can find Daragh here: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support & helplines:If anything in this episode brings up difficult feelings, please consider reaching out for support.Pieta House:  1800 247 247Crisis Helpline: Text ‘HELP’ to 50808Samaritans: 116 123Aware: 1800 80 48 48Parentline: 1890 92 72 77____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

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take one small step forward.In this solo episode, Hilary Rose reflects on the seasonal shift from winter into spring - a reminder that life, like nature, moves in cycles. After periods of rest or reflection, there often comes a quiet moment when something inside us feels ready to move again.Showing up doesn’t have to mean dramatic change. It might simply be sending the email, opening the notebook, making the call or beginning the idea that has been quietly waiting.Spring doesn’t ask us to bloom instantly. It simply invites us to begin.Key topics we discuss:The seasonal nature of energy, rest and growthLetting go of pressure to reinvent yourself overnightThe power of small steps forwardRebuilding trust in yourselfAsking: what is one small way I can show up for myself this week?____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

When the world feels unsteady, the scared part of you gets louder.This solo episode is a voice note - to Hilary’s inner child, and maybe to yours too. A gentle reminder that anxiety in uncertain times isn’t weakness, it’s a nervous system doing its job.You don’t need to fix anything. You don’t need to be braver, stronger or more positive. You just need reassurance.This episode is about staying with yourself when things feel overwhelming. About becoming the calm, steady presence you once needed.You don’t have to feel better after listening. You just have to know you’re not alone.Key topics we discuss:Why uncertainty activates the nervous systemAnxiety as a biological response, not a personal failureInner child reassurance and self-soothingBecoming your own steady presenceStaying grounded when life feels chaotic____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

You can be doing everything right… and still feel completely disconnected.In this solo episode, Hilary Rose explores why being busy and productive isn’t the same as being present. When your nervous system is in survival mode, clarity, creativity and connection are hard to access.This is a gentle invitation to stop overriding your body and start listening to it. If showing up feels difficult, it’s not a failure – it’s information.Through the simple idea of giving yourself 1% of your day, just 14.4 minutes, Hilary encourages you to pause, notice what’s happening internally, and begin rebuilding self-trust through small, honest choices.Showing up isn’t about productivity. It’s about presence.Key topics we discuss:Why you can’t show up when your nervous system is in survival modeThe difference between being physically present and truly thereOverriding the body and calling depletion “normal”1% of your day - why 14.4 minutes mattersSlowing down and noticing physical cues in the bodySelf-trust as small, honest course correctionsAsking better questions: What do I need? Where is my body saying no?Choosing how you want your life to feel, not just how it looksCreating space and safety instead of forcing productivity____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

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