This week's episode is a solo episode where Molly discusses things she is leaving behind in 2025 and things she is bringing into 2026. Molly shares a very exciting opportunity for her listeners, her new legacy service, Capsule Conversations. Capsule Conversations is a guided legacy service that gently records the voice, stories, and memories of someone you love, or of yourself. Through a professionally held conversation, we create an audio time capsule that families can return to for years to come — a voice preserved, a presence kept close. This is not a rushed recording or a scripted interview.

It’s a calm, thoughtful conversation, held with care, emotional intelligence, and deep respect for the person sharing their story.

Each Capsule Conversation is delivered as a beautifully packaged keepsake.

This work is especially for families with older or unwell loved ones — but it’s also for anyone who values memory, connection, and legacy.

Capsule Conversations is launching in Ireland in 2026. Follow on Instagram for updates.

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This week, Molly is joined by the gorgeous Stephen (aka Annie Queeries / Mannie Queeries) for a deeply moving, funny, and heart-opening conversation. Stephen is a drag performer, podcaster, content creator, and all-round angel.

Together, they explore what it’s like to grow up outside of the narrow “box” men are expected to fit into, and the profound impact of being rejected by society for simply being yourself. Stephen shares honestly about his formative years, homophobia, identity, and the long-term effects of emotional disconnection.

This episode also tenderly holds space for grief, as Stephen speaks about the very recent passing of his mam, how giving up alcohol changed his life, and what healthy love looks like when you finally believe you deserve it.

You are going to laugh, cry, and feel so seen listening to this one, gals.

Topics We Cover

• Stephen’s hilarious TikTok videos
• Growing up queer and experiencing homophobia
• Reclaiming and unpacking “the F word”
• Exploring identity outside rigid gender norms
• The impact of societal rejection on self-worth
• The magic of female friendships
• Alok Vaid-Menon and gender expansiveness
• The conditioning men receive under patriarchy
• How emotional disconnection leads to long-term health issues
• Finding sexuality confusing and unsafe in a rigid world
• The powerful “I deserve” tool
• Giving up alcohol and choosing self-respect
• Changing career paths later in life
• Redefining healthy love
• Losing a mam to cancer
• Grief, funerals, and honouring life after loss

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Season 5, Episode 8 – VALUES; Don’t Betray Yourself features gorgeous conversation between Molly and Katelyn Divilly, the only female Traitor from The Traitors Ireland Season One. Katelyn is an Organisational Development Consultant who works closely with teams to improve leadership, culture, and performance. In this episode, she brings both her professional insight and personal experience to a deep, honest exploration of values — how to identify them, live by them, and what happens when we betray them. At the very start of the episode, Molly also shares grounded, compassionate tips for navigating the Christmas season when you’re surrounded by dysfunctional family dynamics.

Together, Molly and Katelyn unpack why values are foundational to living a good life, making aligned decisions, and maintaining self-trust — especially in environments shaped by misogyny, poor leadership, or limiting beliefs. Drawing on psychology, real-life examples, and moments of humour and reflection, the conversation moves through identity, rest, nature, and relationships, asking what it really means to perform well as an individual and as part of a team. They also explore whether shared values are essential in romantic partnerships, how bad management can erode personal integrity, and why slowing down — through rest, walking, or even the Camino — is not optional but essential.

Topics covered:

• Tips for surviving the Christmas season with dysfunctional family members
• Having “special energy” and protecting it
• The Aileen Wuornos serial killer documentary on Netflix
• Misogyny and its impact on women
• The Traitors Ireland: impact and lived experience
• Limiting beliefs and negative vs positive self-talk
• We are nature, not separate from it
• VALUES: how to identify them and why they matter
• The Peter Principle in leadership
• Martin Seligman and Values in Action
• Meeting a partner: do they need the same values as you?
• Core values vs secondary values
• Bad managers and managers who compromise your values
• Tattoos as identity and meaning
• This Is Not a Self-Help Book, But It Might Just Help You by Mark Mehigan
• Rest as essential
• Walking the Camino and slowing down.

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In this episode, Molly sits down with Lorraine Hogan, founder of Festival Mná.

Lorraine shares her personal journey to creating Festival Mná and the vision behind a space devoted to celebrating women in all stages of life.

✨ Topics Covered:

• Lorraine’s path to creating Festival Mná
• Perimenopause & menopause as rites of passage
• Women as a collective and the power of gathering
• What to expect from Festival Mná
• The 2025 theme: REBIRTH
• Remembering how special women truly are
• What holds women back from stepping fully into themselves
• Self-advocacy: where to start and how to grow

For more information go to festival mná go to @festivalmná on all socials, visit https://festivalmna.com/ or go to https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/festival-mna-2026-tickets-1401554630629 for tickets.

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In this important and necessary episode of Healing Gals Podcast, Molly sits down with well-known Irish solicitor Terry Gorry to discuss how women are impacted by and navigate the Irish justice system after experiencing abuse. This conversation offers both legal insight and cultural context, shedding light on the realities women face when seeking safety, protection, and justice.

Terry explains the different legal protections available to women, including barring orders, protection orders and safety orders, outlining what each means and when they may apply. He speaks openly about the challenges women encounter when engaging with the courts and the emotional and practical barriers that often exist when attempting to leave abusive situations.

The conversation also explores wider societal issues, including the rise of the manosphere and increasing male violence, and how these cultural shifts are influencing attitudes towards women. Terry reflects on how becoming a father to daughters deepened his awareness of women’s lived experiences and shaped his understanding of gendered harm.

Molly and Terry discuss sexual harassment, including harassment in the workplace, and Terry shares his experience taking cases on behalf of women who have been sexually harassed. They also delve into divorce and separation, highlighting what women need to consider, how the courts approach access, the reality of so-called deadbeat dads, maintenance obligations, and whether men can be legally compelled to pay maintenance. The episode also touches on Jenny’s Law and the case of Jason Poole, and why these issues matter for women’s safety and legal reform in Ireland.

Following the interview, Molly reflects on how the government’s current housing policies are keeping women trapped in unsafe and abusive situations, challenging the narrative that women can simply leave. She highlights how lack of housing options continues to force women to choose between homelessness and harm, and why systemic change is urgently needed.

This episode is essential listening for women navigating abuse, separation, or the Irish legal system, and for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how patriarchy, policy and justice intersect in women’s lives.

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In this powerful and surprisingly hilarious episode of Healing Gals Podcast, host Molly Smyth sits down with breakup coach, retreat facilitator, women’s circle leader, and celebrant Kelly Hunt. Together, they explore what it really looks like to reclaim yourself after heartbreak, betrayal, or the quiet unraveling of a relationship that was never aligned with your soul.

Kelly opens up about her own divorce journey—including why she threw a divorce party to celebrate closing a chapter that no longer served her and stepping boldly into the life she was meant to live. She shares how her personal healing led her to her purpose: guiding women through breakups, transitions, and deep self-rediscovery.

And then… things take a turn in the best way.

Molly revisits emails sent by a former boyfriend—the same boyfriend whose cheating she unpacked in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Shame”). With new clarity and a lot more humor, Molly and Kelly break down the manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional gymnastics hiding in plain sight within those old messages. What once felt confusing or painful is now unmistakable—and honestly, pretty funny—when viewed through a healed lens.

This episode is equal parts empowerment, catharsis, sisterhood, and comedic relief. If you’ve ever doubted your intuition, ignored red flags, or felt ashamed for trusting the wrong person… this one is for you.

Topics covered:

• Kelly’s divorce journey and why she chose to celebrate it
• How she became a breakup coach, retreat facilitator, and celebrant
• The power of community, women’s circles, and ritual during life transitions
• What healing looks like when you finally choose you
• Molly’s past experience with infidelity and the emotional chaos of not knowing
• Live reactions to real emails from Molly’s ex—featuring gaslighting, manipulation, and accidental comedy
• How hindsight turns pain into clarity… and sometimes into laughter
• Reframing shame after being cheated on
• Why reclaiming your story is one of the most liberating parts of healing

 If You Enjoyed This Episode…

Please follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps the Healing Gals community grow and supports conversations that help women reconnect to who they were before the world got its hands on them.

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S5 Ep4: Is My Parent A Narcissist? with Accredited Psychotherapist Kaite McKenna

In this powerful episode of Healing Gals Podcast, I’m joined by accredited psychotherapist, podcaster, and author Katie McKenna—host of the acclaimed podcast Beyond Survival and co-author of International Best Selling book You’re Not the Problem.

Together, we dive deep into the complex dynamics of growing up with a narcissistic parent and how this differs from being raised by an emotionally immature parent. Katie breaks down the core traits of narcissistic parenting and the subtle—but profoundly damaging—patterns that can show up in families affected by this dynamic.

We explore:

• What truly defines a narcissistic parent
• How narcissism differs from emotional immaturity
• The impact this parenting style has on the entire family system
• The roles siblings often fall into—and why they compete, clash, or disconnect
• Common dysfunctional family behaviours that keep the cycle going
• The roles children adopt to survive: the hero, the scapegoat, the lost child, the peacemaker, and more

Katie shares countless real-life examples throughout our conversation, making it easier for listeners to identify if they have experienced—or are currently experiencing—these patterns in their own families.

This episode is validating, eye-opening, and deeply empowering for anyone on a healing journey from childhood dysfunction.

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S5 Episode 3: Dance Yourself Free with Bonnie Boux

This week on the Healing Gals Podcast, Molly is joined by the radiant force that is Miss Burlesque Ireland, Bonnie Boux — a woman who has burst onto the burlesque stage with a hypnotic blend of classic burlesque glamour, hip-hop energy, and a comedic spark that is utterly unmatched.

Known offstage as Sinead Gould, Bonnie is not only a celebrated performer but also a choreographer, international dancer, breathwork instructor, celebrant (“The Irish Soul Celebrant”), MC/presenter, event organiser, community curator, and energy healer. With a résumé as diverse as her artistry, Bonnie embodies what it means to live boldly and unapologetically.

At the heart of her work is her personal mantra: “Dance Yourself Free.”

It’s a philosophy that has empowered her students, clients, and audiences to embrace self-love, confidence, and authentic expression — and it’s exactly the energy she brings to this conversation.

In This Episode, Bonnie & Molly Dive Into:

✨ Self-expression as a path to healing

✨ Letting go of shame and reclaiming our voices

✨ Burlesque and the power of women owning their sexuality

✨ Dance as medicine for the mind, body, and soul

✨ How to nourish yourself in a chaotic, busy world

✨ Designing a life that feels true to you

✨ What it means to be a celebrant and hold space for others

✨ Living freely, boldly, and with radical confidence

If you’re craving inspiration from a woman who embodies freedom and encourages everyone she meets to shine brighter, you’re in for a treat.

Enjoy, gals — and get ready to Dance Yourself Free! 💃✨

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S5 Ep2 Breaking Patterns, Rebuilding Sisterhood (Part Two)

In this week's episode, Molly briefly discusses WhatsApp groups and boundaries with our phones and notifications on.

Molly continues her conversation with her lovely sister, Tan Lynch. They discuss how they repaired their broken sisterhood and how they plan to maintain their relationship from now on.

Molly opens up about one of her most difficult traumas (trigger warning: serious assault discussed). Although Molly and Tan have lived through this situation, they have never discussed that day with each other until now.

Tan shares how Molly has supported her in a difficult time in Tan's relationship with her son.

They also discuss how their values have kept them on a course they are both proud of.

The book discussed is called "How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole Le Pera

How to Do the Work — Nicole LePera

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S5 Ep 1 Our Broken Sisterhood — A Conversation with Tan Lynch (Part One)

In this long-overdue and deeply honest conversation, Molly sits down with her sister, Tan Lynch, to explore how their once-close sisterhood became fractured over the years.

Together, they unpack:

✨ How Tan, as the eldest, was parentified from a young age, shaping their dynamic into one of “sister/parent” rather than equals.

✨ How Molly’s rejection of Tan through the years reflected their unspoken pain and survival patterns.

✨ How, as both became independent parents, they needed each other deeply—but often couldn’t stand each other.

✨ How their relationship became transactional, and what it takes to begin finding their way back to true sisterhood.

This is Part One of a two-part conversation, filled with tenderness, truth, and the kind of messy healing that only family can bring.

Part Two will be released next week 🫶🏽

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Daragh Fleming (author of Lonely Boy and A Brief Inhalation) is a writer from Cork, Ireland. He has work appearing in several literary magazines including Southword, Crannóg, Stand, Gutter, and more. He was highly commended for both the Patrick Kavanagh Award and the Fool For Poetry Prize in 2023, and shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize in 2024. He won the From The Well Competition in 2021 and the Ducairn Flash Competition in 2024. Daragh was also recently shortlisted for two Mental Health Media Award for his TEDx Talk on using creativity to enhance and maintain our mental health.

Daragh sits with Molly to have a discussion about how good men can make the world better for women. And Daragh's perspective might surprise you. Topics covered:

• Chloe Koyce incident
• Good men helping women/advocating for women's safety
• How we socialise boys
• Men not being able to cry
• Blindboy's episode How to speak to men who have an unhelpful view of masculinity
• evolutionary psychology
• Daragh's friend who died by suicide
• Grief
• Emotional Anadonia
• Daragh's Ted X Talk
• Advice for men
• Creativity
• Natasha O'Brien and Aisling Murphy
• The Patriarchy
• Study on male health gave us the figures of perpetrators of male violence;
• https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/03/one-in-three-australian-men-say-they-have-committed-intimate-partner-violence-world-first-research-finds

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland 

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S4 Ep 12 Beyond Surviving with Ciara Mangan. In the intro, Molly discusses travelling on her own for the first time ever to see BEYONCÉ! and what she learned from that experience. Molly also has a chat about good men and not settling for people who don't share your values. Now let's get to the episode.....

Ciara Mangan is the founder of Beyond Surviving, a survivor-led charity organisation dedicated to connecting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and supporting their healing, wellbeing, and growth—beyond surviving.

Ciara is also a survivor of rape and workplace victim abuse and harassment. Having navigated the criminal justice system for over eight years, she is a formidable advocate for fellow survivors and for herself. Fueled by a relentless drive to speak up for what victims need and deserve as they navigate the road to justice in Ireland, Ciara challenges the judiciary system—raising awareness of its failures and the treatment of those at its core: victims. Her lived experience, and work with fellow survivors, underpins her commitment to systemic change and the urgent need for a victim-centred approach—one that treats victims with the dignity, respect, and consideration they deserve and demand (or in other words, the bare minimum).

Molly discusses all of the above with Ciara. Ciara shares the story of her assault and the extremely difficult process of navigating our judicial system as a victim of crime. Ciara's story has so many lessons for all of us, it was a privilege to have Ciara Mangan on Healing Gals Podcast. I hope this discussion inspires you to discuss safety and spiking with the ones you love.

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland 

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In the intro, Molly discusses the Natasha O'Brien documentary, which aired last week on RTE (available on the RTE Player). Molly chats about the importance of advocacy.

Michaela from Rooted Feminine Wellness speaks about Whole Woman Care. Michaela is passionate about bringing ancient practices back to women, giving us practices that promote regenerative health.

Topics covered:

• Travelling and learning regenerative medicine practices and whole woman care
• Stigma on women's bodies
• Nature
• Losing identity/colonialism
• Living in seasons not calendars
• Regenerative medicine
• Making time to care for and nourish ourselves
• Whole Woman Care
• Vulva Mapping
• De-sexualising women's bodies
• The mother wound
• Magdalene trauma
• Virginity
• Religion used to shame

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland 

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The Wild Geeze are a burlesque and comedy duo. Laura Lavelle and Breda Larkin entertain crowds all over the country with their unique, hilariously entertaining shows. Molly is a big fan and was thrilled to get a chance to have them on Healing Gals Podcast to discuss all things self-expression, grief, and growth. This is a special episode, enjoy!

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland 

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This episode is about generational trauma turned into generational gifts. Mary had some difficult experiences growing up which also gave her the skills she has now to be a medical advocate. She speak frankly about her self-worth being tied up in how well she could meet other people's needs. And how she saw herself as someone who didn't have needs or didn't have to be cared for, even as a child. She speaks about discovering her needs as a human/child/woman, and family member and becoming ill as a result of neglecting those needs. Mary speaks about her life and the lessons she has learned along the way. Mary is now a qualified nurse and medical advocate. She is using her life experience to support those navigating the medical system. Molly and Mary also discuss friendship breakdowns, burnout etc. Lots of lessons to explore!

Mary speaks about a self-development programme she is a part of, from Empowerment Specialist, Nicola Connelly Byrne. You can see more about this on www.nicolaconnollybyrne.com

Molly discusses a show called Couples Therapy with Dr. Orna Guralnik. 

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland 

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Jane Casey is a Dublin-based history content creator passionate about Ireland’s past and storytelling. Her motto, “Be curious about everything around us,” drives her engaging and accessible work. She’s also deeply interested in self-development and therapy.

Topics discussed:

• Return to irish heritage/culture
• Grief- Jane's mother passed away when she was two years old.
• Losing same sex parent
• Breaking cycles
• Therapy is for everyone, healing is possible for everyone.
• Medical advocacy- the well women's clinic
• Transgenderism
• Underrepresented communities
• Therapy lessons

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland

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Badger (Mark) is a Storyteller, Educator and Creator who believes healing and progress comes from finding your voice and engaging in meaningful conversation. He uses traditional storytelling to teach people to connect with themselves, shape their stories, and effect change. Molly has a discussion with Mark with the intention of being an example of how men and women can come together to prevent gender based violence. 

Topics discussed:

Women's Aid

Self expression

Critical thinking

How Mark is affected by the patriarchy

Deconditioning the patriarchy

Emotional education

Objectification

How good men can support women

Organised religion and it's impact (patriarchy).

Molly recommends an inner child workshop with Gemma McHugh and Rosaleen Dunphy. You can find more info on this on Instagram; @gmchugh1 and @rosaleendunphy.

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland 

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This week Molly sits down with two members of the Biokinesiologists Association of Ireland, Gena Smyth and Catriona Kelly. Caitríona Kelly is the founder of Blueberry Holistics and Chairperson of the BioKinesiology Association of Ireland. With a Master’s in Biomedical Science and a background in the medical device industry, she brings a unique blend of science and holistic healing to her work. Caitríona specialises in supporting clients with gut health, hormone support, stress, and immune health through BioKinesiology, Reflexology, and Sound Healing. Based in Wexford, she offers in-person and online sessions, creating a compassionate space for deep, personalised healing. 

Gena Smyth is passionate about combining natural and medical health solutions to provide truly holistic care. She is the founder of The Holistic Nurse and serves as the Secretary of the Biokinesiology Association of Ireland (BKAI). After earning a degree in psychiatric nursing and a master’s in Mental Health: she has spent 11 years working with vulnerable adults and young people, gaining deep insight into the limitations of conventional healthcare.

In 2018, she completed her Master’s in Mental Health: Psychosocial Interventions, which deepened her commitment to holistic healing and furthered her knowledge of therapeutic approaches to mental health. In addition, she also undertook intensive yoga teacher training in rural India, where she learned powerful tools like mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and stress management. In 2022, following her sister’s battle with cervical cancer and a period of profound personal loss, Gena opened her wellness practice in Wicklow, offering natural, root-cause-focused healing. She is currently expanding her therapeutic toolkit with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training to support clients navigating trauma and deep-rooted stress.

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @Lashdolls_Ireland 

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Molly and regular contributor, Aisling Power, discuss some dilemmas sent in by listeners. Trigger warning: domestic abuse is discussed.

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link for a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women, and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills-based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @ Lashdolls_Ireland 

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Molly continues the incredible discussion with psychotherapist, Bairbre Kelly. Bairbre is a mental health advocate, women's rights advocate, facilitator and Counselling Psychotherapist who runs her own private practice in Drogheda, Co Louth. She explains her unconventional approach to counselling as a reflection of her “outside of the box” neurodivergent perspective, having received an ADHD and dyslexia diagnosis at the age of 47.

Topics covered:

• Being a cycle breaker
• Keeping your relationship with your kids while navigating phones
• Much more

Healing Gals podcast is not a replacement for therapy, this show is for entertainment purposes only. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode please access support services in your local area. Click this link a list of support services that may be of use to you:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/

Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. Lashdolls Academy of Beauty is Ireland's leading provider of beauty courses. Karen Grehan, CEO, is a huge champion of women and one of her main goals is to support women in achieving financial independence through skills based learning, which is why she is such a good fit as the main sponsor of Healing Gals Podcast. You can get the list of courses on www.lashdolls.ie or follow on Instagram @ Lashdolls_Ireland 

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