A Little Birdie Told Me
Kids & Family
About
A Little Birdie Told Me is a family and parenting podcast and every episode we’ll be bringing you insights, advice and our own personal experiences, along with some great guests. Brought to you by Rebecca Horan and Rollercoaster.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- #112 Sarah Catterson On Helping Women Live Their Best Lives
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Sarah Catterson, a leading female voice in Ireland on fitness, nutrition, and health, discusses her journey with weight and how she now helps others achieve their best shape through strength trai…
- #111 Debbie Dwan Opens Up About Divorce, Remarrying And Raising 4 Children In A Blended Family
On A Little Birdie Told Me, Debbie Dwan shares her experiences with divorce in her thirties with three young children, including the emotional and financial impact. She also discusses finding a second chance at love and her passion for int…
- #110 Model Sarah Morrissey On Saying Goodbye To Her Mother During Covid And The Most Important Role Of Her Life
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca Horan interviews model and content creator Sarah Morrissey. They discuss Sarah's childhood, her family, her career in modeling, and personal challenges, including her mother's passin…
- #109 Arlene Costello On Perimenopause, Pregnancy Loss And The Lonely Road Of TTC
On "A Little Birdie Told Me," host Rebecca Horan interviews Arlene Costello. Arlene shares her experiences with perimenopause, pregnancy loss, and her fertility journey while trying to conceive her third child.
- #108 Caoimhe McGinley From The Big Hill House Opens Up About Parenting Through The Hardest Times
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Caoimhe McGinley shares her experiences with the breakdown of her marriage, raising her four children, and the things that bring her joy. She also discusses her journey as a content creator and h…
- #107 Susan Collins On Facing Down Stage 4 Bowel Cancer While Parenting Three Children
In the final episode of season 9 of A Little Birdie Told Me, Susan Collins discusses her diagnosis and ongoing treatment for stage 4 bowel cancer. She also shares her experience with a gastric bypass and the support of her family throughou…
- #106 Sinead Kavanagh On Overcoming The Worst Of Times To Live A Beautiful Life
Host Rebecca Horan interviews content creator and teacher Sinead Kavanagh about her life experiences. Kavanagh discusses her journey with cancer, the loss of her father, and navigating challenges in her 30s.
- #105 Alana Murrin On Finding Her Stage After Becoming A Mother
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca Horan interviews Saint Studio co-founder Alana Murrin. Murrin shares her career journey from dancing in London to opening a fitness studio in Dublin and reflects on how motherhood ha…
- #104 Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw On Open Heart Surgery, Raising Four Boys And Using Comedy To Get Through The Tough Times
Host Rebecca Horan interviews Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw about her experiences with open heart surgery, living in New York, and raising four children. They discuss her journey through various life challenges and how she uses comedy to share her…
- #103 Charlene Flanagan On Building A Beauty Empire While Building A Family
Host Rebecca Horan interviews Charlene Flanagan, co-founder of the Irish beauty brand Ella and Jo. During this episode, Flanagan discusses balancing business ownership and motherhood, the risks of entrepreneurship, and working alongside he…
- #102 Leah Jones On Every Mother's Worst Nightmare And Coming Out The Other Side
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca Horan interviews Leah Jones about her son Hunter’s serious heart complications discovered during pregnancy. Leah shares the challenging experience of Hunter's treatment at a children…
- #101 Joanna Cluskey Opens Up About Her Mental Health Struggles And Beautiful Family Life
In this episode, host Rebecca Horan is joined by Irish stylist Joanna Cluskey to discuss her career transition from teaching to styling. Cluskey also opens up about her personal experiences with mental health, family life, and her decision…
- #100 Laura Nolan Horgan On Her Life-Changing Surgery
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Rebecca Horan speaks with Laura Nolan Horgan, founder of LNH Edit. Laura shares her personal experience as a BRCA1 carrier, detailing the preventative hysterectomy and double mastectomy she under…
- #99 Suzanne Kane On Finding Her Voice Off The Airwaves
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, broadcaster and content creator Suzanne Kane discusses her decision to leave her role at 98FM. She shares how this transition allowed her to reconnect with her family, rediscover her passions, an…
- #98 Lisa Shannon On The Tragic Death Of Her Mother And Becoming A Mother Herself
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca Horan interviews makeup artist and Poco Beauty consultant Lisa Shannon. Shannon discusses the loss of her parents, her journey through grief, her career in the beauty industry, and h…
- #97 Danielle Websdale On How A Kiss On A Plane Changed The Course Of Her Life
Host Rebecca Horan interviews content creator and mother of three Danielle Websdale about her life in Ireland and Australia. They discuss the challenges of modern parenting, personal reflections on motherhood, and the story of how she met…
- #96 Orla Hopkins On The Day That Changed Her Life
Host Rebecca Horan interviews Orla Hopkins, a former athlete, speaker, and co-founder of New Dimensions Active, about how fitness helped her navigate grief after a personal tragedy at age 19. They discuss her journey to becoming a business…
- #95 Jenny Lee DIxon Gets Real About Her Fertility Story And Rainbow Babies
In this episode of A Little Birdie, host Rebecca Horan is joined by actress and scientist Jenny Lee Dixon. They discuss her career journey from Dublin to Los Angeles and Fair City, her marriage to Tom Neville, and her personal experience w…
- #94 Eileen Loughlin Tells The Story Of Her Daughter Annabel And Surviving Grief
In this episode, Rebecca Horan speaks with content creator and teacher Eileen Loughlin about the life of her daughter, Annabel, who passed away in a home accident at age three. Eileen also discusses her new book, Annabel's Adventures At th…
- #93 The Glam Shamrock, Laura Drury, Opens Up On The Past Two Years
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Rebecca interviews UK-based Irish content creator Laura Drury, also known as The Glam Shamrock. They discuss Laura's experiences balancing motherhood, marriage, and her career, including her C-Se…
- #92 Laura Cunningham On The Loves Of Her Life
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca Horan interviews content creator and mother Laura Cunningham. Cunningham discusses her career transition from publishing to creative direction, her family life, and her personal jour…
- #91 Blathnaid Treacy On Her Lifechanging Diagnosis As She Heads Into Maternity Leave
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca interviews TV and radio presenter Blathnaid Treacy. They discuss her experience transitioning to having a second child, her recent ADHD diagnosis, and how it has impacted her life an…
- #90 Kelly Horrigan On How She Found Purpose In Her Boys
Host Rebecca Horan interviews content creator and mother Kelly Horrigan about her experiences with motherhood. They discuss breastfeeding, finding purpose through her children, traveling with kids, and gender selection.
- #89 Danielle Garner On How We Can Heal Old Wounds
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Rebecca interviews Danielle Garner about her personal history, career in hair-styling, and experiences with loss and trauma. Danielle discusses her family life, overcoming an abusive relationship…
- #88 Adrienne Murphy On The Rollercoaster Ride To Creating Her Family
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca Horan interviews fitness coach Adrienne Murphy. Murphy discusses her career transition from modelling and marketing to the fitness industry, her move to Portugal, and her personal jo…
- #87 Designer Emma Manley On The Magic In The Chaos Of Raising Boys
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca interviews designer Emma Manley about balancing a fashion business with raising three boys. Topics include managing a busy home life, raising children in the Irish language, and bala…
- #86 Rosanna Davison On The Impact Of Pregnancy Loss And The Miracle Babies That Followed
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, host Rebecca Horan interviews author and model Rosanna Davison about her experiences with pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and motherhood. They also discuss her long-term relationship with her husband…
- #85 Aoife Bermingham On How Grief Forced Her To Change Her Life
In this episode, Aoife Bermingham shares her transition from a career in finance to content creation following the loss of her son. She discusses her grief journey, her family's lifestyle changes, and her experiences as an Irish parenting…
- #84 Katriona O'Sullivan On Poor, Privilege And Paying It Back
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Rebecca interviews author and academic Katriona O'Sullivan about her book, Poor. O'Sullivan discusses her upbringing in poverty, her career path, and the importance of using one's privilege for t…
- #83 Kate O’Driscoll On Why A Home Doesn’t Make A Family
Rebecca interviews Kate O’Driscoll (VictorianRathmines) about her transition from a corporate career to home renovation after winning Home of the Year. Kate discusses her upbringing, her DIY approach, and her perspective on the meaning of…
- #82 Justine King On Her Home Birth And Finding Her Style After Babies
Stylist Justine King joins Rebecca to discuss her experiences with pregnancy, her home birth, and advice for new mothers on navigating personal style. They explore the challenges of maintaining one's identity after having children.
- #81 Clare McKenna From Burnout In Motherhood To The Best Of Days
Broadcaster and health coach Clare McKenna joins Rebecca to discuss navigating burnout during motherhood, setting professional boundaries as a freelancer, and parenting teenagers. They also reflect on working together in radio and managing…
- #80 Harrison Gardner On Changing The World With His Ballerina Builders
Rebecca interviews builder, author, and presenter Harrison Gardner about his background, his passion for self-building, and his life in Ireland with his family. They discuss his upbringing, his journey to Ireland, and his efforts to teach…
- #79 Dr Aoife Durcan On Helping Our Sensitive Children Thrive
In this episode, Rebecca speaks with Senior Counselling Psychologist Dr. Aoife Durcan about her book, Your Highly Sensitive Child. They discuss how to support highly sensitive children so they can thrive in today's environment.
- #78 Georgie Crawford On Leaving The Last Decade Behind Her
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Rebecca interviews wellness coach and podcast host Georgie Crawford. They discuss Georgie's journey through her thirties, including surviving cancer, building The Good Glow, and her experience wi…
- #77 Laura Farrington Gives A Grief Masterclass
In the final episode of season 6, host Rebecca speaks with life coach and podcaster Laura Farrington about her personal journey with grief, overcoming the loss of her parents, and navigating post-partum depression. Farrington shares how sh…
- #76 Gracie Cahill On Swapping The Rat Race For A Successful Life
In this episode, Rebecca interviews Gracie Cahill about leaving her career as a fashion stylist and writer to launch her own business. They discuss setting boundaries, raising a daughter, and Cahill's current project in Puglia.
- #75 Jarlath Regan On Finding Comedy In The Darkest Parts Of Parenting
Comedian Jarlath Regan joins Rebecca to discuss his journey into a comedy career, his childhood, and his approach to raising his son with his wife, Tina. The conversation also highlights his experiences with his popular Mammy reels.
- #74 Lorna Weightman On The Moment That Changed Her Life
Stylist and content creator Lorna Weightman discusses her career transition from finance to fashion, managing anxiety, and her experiences with pregnancy and motherhood with host Rebecca.
- #73 Anne Laird On Living With Stage 4 Cancer
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, Anne Laird speaks with Rebecca about her experience living with stage 4 cancer. She discusses her treatment journey, parenting, her marriage, and her hopes for the future.
- #72 Tara Makeup On Embracing The Calm In The Chaos
Rebecca interviews makeup artist and influencer Tara Farrell about balancing motherhood, her career, and overcoming personal health challenges. They also discuss Tara's past as a singer and her approach to managing anxiety.
- #71 Beatrice Caffrey On Surviving The Unimaginable And Living A Beautiful Life
In this episode, nutritionist and fitness coach Beatrice Caffrey joins the podcast to discuss her personal journey. She shares her experience with the loss of her son and how she processed her grief while helping women lead healthier lives.
- #70 Sile Seoige On Trusting Her Instincts And Keeping It Real
Broadcaster Síle Seoige discusses her personal and professional life with host Rebecca, covering her journey to Ireland's west coast, her cancer experience, her podcasting career, and her perspective on current events.
- #69 Daniella Moyles On Her Journey To A More Meaningful Life
In this episode of A Little Birdie Told Me, psychotherapist Daniella Moyles discusses her path from burnout in the media industry to a more meaningful life in Wicklow. She shares her experiences with career changes, travel, and her journey…
- #68 Alison Curtis On Her Triangle Family After The Loss Of Her Parents
Broadcaster Alison Curtis joins Rebecca to discuss her childhood in Canada, the loss of her parents, and her career at Today FM. They also discuss her life with her partner and daughter, including her experience during childbirth and her p…
- #67 Sophie Morris On Feeding Your Family Well
Nutrition coach and cook Sophie Morris joins Rebecca to discuss label reading, making healthy food swaps, and the impact of overprocessed foods. They also explore cooking tips for picky eaters and Morris's perspective on parenting.
- #66 John Belton On How We Can Change Our Lives
High-performance coach John Belton discusses his career, personal life, and values with host Rebecca on A Little Birdie Told Me. He shares insights on his journey, his approach to wellness, and how fatherhood and personal experiences have…
- #65 Julie Millen On Mending Her Heart After Abuse And Loss
In the season finale of A Little Birdie Told Me, wellness coach Julie Millen discusses her journey of healing after experiencing a brutal attack, personal loss, and trauma. She shares how she rebuilt her life, learned to trust again, and f…
- #64 Chupi On Her Unique Childhood Making Her The Woman She is Today
In this episode, Chupi Sweetman discusses her childhood, upbringing, and the influence of her mother. She also shares personal experiences regarding her relationship, her journey through IVF, and her career as the founder of Chupi.
- #63 Niamh De Brun On Family First And Future Ambitions
Host Rebecca interviews content creator and corporate professional Niamh de Brun about balancing her career and family life. They discuss her marriage to TJ Reid, raising their daughter, maintaining privacy, and her approach to social medi…