Full Of It Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/full-of-it Welcome to the 'Full of It' podcast. Before you make any assumptions, and guess that this podcast is just two cocky birds talking, I want to tell you what this pod is really about. 'Full of it' is an honest collection of conversations based around psychology, human behaviour, and the ups and downs of life. With over 50 years of experience working in the health (physical and mental) industry between us, we share our honest reflections on every day issues, as well as offering some different perspectives on some of the barriers that come up in the ups and downs of life. 2025 Fiona O'Donnell Ltd 41b58754-edcf-5158-9f26-3bc2da903153 no Introduction - Welcome to the Full Of It Podcast! en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:36:14 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:38:15 +0000 https://img.transistor.fm/K767HYvojkxXuC3kkJeGQ77StDaSxaTjKLozYrBUecA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MThl/YWFmYjQwNjVhNjI3/OTIxYWQwN2U0NDgy/ZTA5Ni5QTkc.jpg Full Of It episodic Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Welcome to the 'Full of It' podcast. Before you make any assumptions, and guess that this podcast is just two cocky birds talking, I want to tell you what this pod is really about. 'Full of it' is an honest collection of conversations based around psychology, human behaviour, and the ups and downs of life. With over 50 years of experience working in the health (physical and mental) industry between us, we share our honest reflections on every day issues, as well as offering some different perspectives on some of the barriers that come up in the ups and downs of life. Welcome to the 'Full of It' podcast. honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting Fiona O'Donnell Ber Downey info@fionaodonnell.ie No No Anxiety & Orgasms - A deep dive on breath work 2 2 Anxiety & Orgasms - A deep dive on breath work full e744676f-f3e0-466a-a87a-6556c8318ead https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4885a19 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2820 honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Stress, Anxiety and The Pineapple 2 2 Stress, Anxiety and The Pineapple full 25092df3-fafd-4a2e-898e-9327d8588963 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35aefa95 This weeks episode starts with the first in our series on stress and anxiety. When we put out a request for questions a few weeks ago, many of you messaged regarding stress or anxiety in leaving cert teenagers. Some of you asked for strategies in dealing with your own personal stress levels and many more of you spoke about anxiety 'coming out of nowhere' and stopping you from doing every day things like socialising. So, we have decided to do a series and hopefully help to satisfy your curiosity about the differences between stress and anxiety and share some of the strategies we have used. 

]]> This weeks episode starts with the first in our series on stress and anxiety. When we put out a request for questions a few weeks ago, many of you messaged regarding stress or anxiety in leaving cert teenagers. Some of you asked for strategies in dealing with your own personal stress levels and many more of you spoke about anxiety 'coming out of nowhere' and stopping you from doing every day things like socialising. So, we have decided to do a series and hopefully help to satisfy your curiosity about the differences between stress and anxiety and share some of the strategies we have used. 

]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:10:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2341 This weeks episode starts with the first in our series on stress and anxiety. When we put out a request for questions a few weeks ago, many of you messaged regarding stress or anxiety in leaving cert teenagers. Some of you asked for strategies in dealing with your own personal stress levels and many more of you spoke about anxiety 'coming out of nowhere' and stopping you from doing every day things like socialising. So, we have decided to do a series and hopefully help to satisfy your curiosity about the differences between stress and anxiety and share some of the strategies we have used. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No AMA: Ask Me Anything - A review of episodes shared to date 2 2 AMA: Ask Me Anything - A review of episodes shared to date full 5f9a4295-d3b1-45de-8955-01c2a247c707 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b27991c This week, we sent a question box out to our listeners via social media and asked for questions. A large proportion of those questions related to episodes we have recorded so we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the topics we have covered already. Have a listen, let us know which was your favourite episode and what stood out to you - next week, we are going to be discussing anxiety. 

]]> This week, we sent a question box out to our listeners via social media and asked for questions. A large proportion of those questions related to episodes we have recorded so we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the topics we have covered already. Have a listen, let us know which was your favourite episode and what stood out to you - next week, we are going to be discussing anxiety. 

]]> Sat, 31 May 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 1268 This week, we sent a question box out to our listeners via social media and asked for questions. A large proportion of those questions related to episodes we have recorded so we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the topics we have covered already. Have a listen, let us know which was your favourite episode and what stood out to you - next week, we are going to be discussing anxiety. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No When's the last time you tried something new? 2 2 When's the last time you tried something new? full 28137e96-e2da-42ed-a68c-5b2058d0dd0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a34b4e5 If you have been feeling stuck, then this episode is for you. Trying new things, exploring and curating a life aligned with our values (a big one being adventure) is all part of the master plan.  Fiona and Ber talk about some of the new things they have done within the last year. They discuss the benefits of exploring things that they are not good at, being curious and allowing for adventure and play in their lives. 

]]> If you have been feeling stuck, then this episode is for you. Trying new things, exploring and curating a life aligned with our values (a big one being adventure) is all part of the master plan.  Fiona and Ber talk about some of the new things they have done within the last year. They discuss the benefits of exploring things that they are not good at, being curious and allowing for adventure and play in their lives. 

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 07:53:24 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3101 If you have been feeling stuck, then this episode is for you. Trying new things, exploring and curating a life aligned with our values (a big one being adventure) is all part of the master plan.  Fiona and Ber talk about some of the new things they have done within the last year. They discuss the benefits of exploring things that they are not good at, being curious and allowing for adventure and play in their lives. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Resilience - 2 2 Resilience - full fda67c6a-d756-48d4-92ee-754f27b4d3a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e42ccf96 Today, Ber & Fiona have a very honest and vulnerable conversation about some very challenging life experiences and how they navigated them. 
Trigger warning - Fiona discusses a near death experience with sepsis and Ber talks about grief at losing family members and her cancer diagnosis. 

]]> Today, Ber & Fiona have a very honest and vulnerable conversation about some very challenging life experiences and how they navigated them. 
Trigger warning - Fiona discusses a near death experience with sepsis and Ber talks about grief at losing family members and her cancer diagnosis. 

]]> Sat, 17 May 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3870 Today, Ber & Fiona have a very honest and vulnerable conversation about some very challenging life experiences and how they navigated them. 
Trigger warning - Fiona discusses a near death experience with sepsis and Ber talks about grief at losing family members and her cancer diagnosis. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Self Compassion - not self pity! 1 1 Self Compassion - not self pity! full 5fbd7059-7f82-4199-ab0b-55a96db83495 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7eadab18 What a great conversation about self compassion - how we have integrated self compassion as a practice and what the research tells us on how self compassion practice can be of benefit. If you would like to try some of these practices, go to www.self-compassion.org and give them a go. 

]]> What a great conversation about self compassion - how we have integrated self compassion as a practice and what the research tells us on how self compassion practice can be of benefit. If you would like to try some of these practices, go to www.self-compassion.org and give them a go. 

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2704 What a great conversation about self compassion - how we have integrated self compassion as a practice and what the research tells us on how self compassion practice can be of benefit. If you would like to try some of these practices, go to www.self-compassion.org and give them a go. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Cold Water Immersion - Friend or Foe 1 1 Cold Water Immersion - Friend or Foe full 9bbea92c-1e7c-47cc-8e16-cee76a0d2f11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83ef6d82 There is lots on social media about whether we should or shouldn't be dipping.....but how does it work for you..thats the real question. Lets chat about the real benefits and then where the evidence gets a little shady....

]]> There is lots on social media about whether we should or shouldn't be dipping.....but how does it work for you..thats the real question. Lets chat about the real benefits and then where the evidence gets a little shady....

]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:10:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2014 There is lots on social media about whether we should or shouldn't be dipping.....but how does it work for you..thats the real question. Lets chat about the real benefits and then where the evidence gets a little shady....

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No What Exactly Is Emotional Eating? 1 1 What Exactly Is Emotional Eating? full 55e1934e-3344-40b5-9750-108fb9fc1c20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cbfbf79 This week, we go back to chatting about food and more specifically, emotional eating. T

]]> This week, we go back to chatting about food and more specifically, emotional eating. T

]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:04:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3457 This week, we go back to chatting about food and more specifically, emotional eating. T

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Is Loneliness Killing Us? 1 1 Is Loneliness Killing Us? full 43ca2e06-714b-4f0c-a1b0-f90b9ddbb15f https://share.transistor.fm/s/91bc74d3 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3075 honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Is Comparison the Thief of Joy? 1 1 Is Comparison the Thief of Joy? full 8a8c70d3-9855-472f-8575-a301b8eaeb16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b672a0c8 This week, following on from last weeks conversation about criticism, we are talking about comparison. Is it really the thief of joy or do we need a reframe? If you would like to have a go at the 'Wheel of Life' exercise we speak about in today's episode, head to Fullofit.ie and click on the link in today's episode. 
https://app.coachpodium.com/fiona-odonnell/assessment/well-being-wheel

]]> This week, following on from last weeks conversation about criticism, we are talking about comparison. Is it really the thief of joy or do we need a reframe? If you would like to have a go at the 'Wheel of Life' exercise we speak about in today's episode, head to Fullofit.ie and click on the link in today's episode. 
https://app.coachpodium.com/fiona-odonnell/assessment/well-being-wheel

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3025 This week, following on from last weeks conversation about criticism, we are talking about comparison. Is it really the thief of joy or do we need a reframe? If you would like to have a go at the 'Wheel of Life' exercise we speak about in today's episode, head to Fullofit.ie and click on the link in today's episode. 
https://app.coachpodium.com/fiona-odonnell/assessment/well-being-wheel

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Criticism Unravelled 1 1 Criticism Unravelled full 2e550bfa-a7a0-4588-bd6b-3fe912a549ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/554b9066 We have had lots of requests for this topic over the last few weeks - you've been sharing your stories with us and in different ways, we have seen this behaviour at play. Known as 'tall poppy' syndrome or 'lobster pot' behaviour - why is it that when we are doing well, people sometimes seek to pull us back down? 

]]> We have had lots of requests for this topic over the last few weeks - you've been sharing your stories with us and in different ways, we have seen this behaviour at play. Known as 'tall poppy' syndrome or 'lobster pot' behaviour - why is it that when we are doing well, people sometimes seek to pull us back down? 

]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3144 We have had lots of requests for this topic over the last few weeks - you've been sharing your stories with us and in different ways, we have seen this behaviour at play. Known as 'tall poppy' syndrome or 'lobster pot' behaviour - why is it that when we are doing well, people sometimes seek to pull us back down? 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Dating: Now & Then 1 1 Dating: Now & Then full 4ffa5355-12c4-4544-8f89-e0fd8a585654 https://share.transistor.fm/s/340b6e17 In today's episode, we laugh about the updated definitions of terms like 'hooking up' and a new one to us...'situationship!!! We are learning lots from our teenagers and we have a chat today about how times have changed from 'way back when'. 

]]> In today's episode, we laugh about the updated definitions of terms like 'hooking up' and a new one to us...'situationship!!! We are learning lots from our teenagers and we have a chat today about how times have changed from 'way back when'. 

]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2736 In today's episode, we laugh about the updated definitions of terms like 'hooking up' and a new one to us...'situationship!!! We are learning lots from our teenagers and we have a chat today about how times have changed from 'way back when'. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Does Self Care Require Batteries? 1 1 Does Self Care Require Batteries? full 5a43c144-fa41-4afe-85fe-6c67ef18533e https://share.transistor.fm/s/35d6cde2 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2973 honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Eating Behaviours: Fuelling for performance - In all its forms 1 1 Eating Behaviours: Fuelling for performance - In all its forms full 5ed7b32d-6ec0-426b-8c5a-847ca57e8830 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38404ddd Many people engage in exercise to manage body weight. However, because we are often encouraged to use exercise solely for weight loss, we are rarely taught about food and exercise through a lens of fuelling and performance. Today, we will discuss the common errors we see people making with fuelling for performance and discuss how you might recognise when what you're eating simply isn't enough. 

Again, if any part of our conversation today stood out to you and you feel you need more support, contact www.bodywhys.ie for information. 

]]> Many people engage in exercise to manage body weight. However, because we are often encouraged to use exercise solely for weight loss, we are rarely taught about food and exercise through a lens of fuelling and performance. Today, we will discuss the common errors we see people making with fuelling for performance and discuss how you might recognise when what you're eating simply isn't enough. 

Again, if any part of our conversation today stood out to you and you feel you need more support, contact www.bodywhys.ie for information. 

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2649 Many people engage in exercise to manage body weight. However, because we are often encouraged to use exercise solely for weight loss, we are rarely taught about food and exercise through a lens of fuelling and performance. Today, we will discuss the common errors we see people making with fuelling for performance and discuss how you might recognise when what you're eating simply isn't enough. 

Again, if any part of our conversation today stood out to you and you feel you need more support, contact www.bodywhys.ie for information. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Lessons Learned: 10 things we wish our mothers had told us! 1 1 Lessons Learned: 10 things we wish our mothers had told us! full 28073e79-495b-45c8-bac7-53440843b115 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d50ffaee From intimacy to parenting, being ghosted to learning how to manage 'meanness' - it all comes out in the wash today. Which topics stand out to you? Can you relate to anything we are speaking about? Share with us some of the things you wish you had known earlier!
This episode may not be appropriate for small ears - so mums and dads, if you listen in the car, be sure to have noise cancelling headphones on the nippers! 

]]> From intimacy to parenting, being ghosted to learning how to manage 'meanness' - it all comes out in the wash today. Which topics stand out to you? Can you relate to anything we are speaking about? Share with us some of the things you wish you had known earlier!
This episode may not be appropriate for small ears - so mums and dads, if you listen in the car, be sure to have noise cancelling headphones on the nippers! 

]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2996 From intimacy to parenting, being ghosted to learning how to manage 'meanness' - it all comes out in the wash today. Which topics stand out to you? Can you relate to anything we are speaking about? Share with us some of the things you wish you had known earlier!
This episode may not be appropriate for small ears - so mums and dads, if you listen in the car, be sure to have noise cancelling headphones on the nippers! 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders - Part 1 1 1 Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders - Part 1 full 57c82810-0c10-462c-b902-f33e98127778 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b38c8768 This is a huge topic to navigate, and as such, it is impossible to cover every nuance within an hour. So, the aim of today's episode is to increase awareness of disordered eating behaviours and the most prevalent eating disorders. As a nutritionist, Fiona has observed some of these behaviours in prospective clients but it is important to note that it is outside her professional scope of practice and so clients with eating disorders will always be referred to clinical specialists. In her role within mental health, Ber has worked with patients suffering with eating disorders and highlights some of the disordered behaviours that, if left untreated, may develop into eating disorders. We will follow up this conversation with part II next week where we will delve further into this topic. 

If you have been impacted by any of the content we have discussed today or if you are recognising some of these behaviours in your own life, you can contact www.bodywhys.ie for information on how to get more help & support in this space. 

]]> This is a huge topic to navigate, and as such, it is impossible to cover every nuance within an hour. So, the aim of today's episode is to increase awareness of disordered eating behaviours and the most prevalent eating disorders. As a nutritionist, Fiona has observed some of these behaviours in prospective clients but it is important to note that it is outside her professional scope of practice and so clients with eating disorders will always be referred to clinical specialists. In her role within mental health, Ber has worked with patients suffering with eating disorders and highlights some of the disordered behaviours that, if left untreated, may develop into eating disorders. We will follow up this conversation with part II next week where we will delve further into this topic. 

If you have been impacted by any of the content we have discussed today or if you are recognising some of these behaviours in your own life, you can contact www.bodywhys.ie for information on how to get more help & support in this space. 

]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3592 This is a huge topic to navigate, and as such, it is impossible to cover every nuance within an hour. So, the aim of today's episode is to increase awareness of disordered eating behaviours and the most prevalent eating disorders. As a nutritionist, Fiona has observed some of these behaviours in prospective clients but it is important to note that it is outside her professional scope of practice and so clients with eating disorders will always be referred to clinical specialists. In her role within mental health, Ber has worked with patients suffering with eating disorders and highlights some of the disordered behaviours that, if left untreated, may develop into eating disorders. We will follow up this conversation with part II next week where we will delve further into this topic. 

If you have been impacted by any of the content we have discussed today or if you are recognising some of these behaviours in your own life, you can contact www.bodywhys.ie for information on how to get more help & support in this space. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No What Does Gratitude Practice Actually Do For Us? 1 1 What Does Gratitude Practice Actually Do For Us? full bdb88d43-c9ae-4041-b156-5d8803cbce71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/801241a2 This week, we are discussing gratitude - now before you roll your eyes, myself and Ber want to share how gratitude has been an incredibly powerful force in our lives. We will walk you through what gratitude practice is....and what it isn't ... And we will share some of the ways you can't begin to incorporate it into your daily practice.

We refer to 'research' a bit in this episode. And while many of you might not be interested in the behind the scenes reading on this topic, I'm guessing that some of you are as nerdy as we are. So follow the links below if you would like to see some of the research we looked through ahead of today's episode.

For more information on 'Gratitude' from the perspective of positive psychology (and a little easier to read compared to a research paper) head to Positive Psychology .com https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

The Cultivation of pure altruism via gratitude: A functional MRI study of change with gratitude practice. Karns et al, 2017.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00599/full?trk=public_post_comment-text

The effects of gratitude expression on neural expression. Kini et al, 2016.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1053811915011532

]]> This week, we are discussing gratitude - now before you roll your eyes, myself and Ber want to share how gratitude has been an incredibly powerful force in our lives. We will walk you through what gratitude practice is....and what it isn't ... And we will share some of the ways you can't begin to incorporate it into your daily practice.

We refer to 'research' a bit in this episode. And while many of you might not be interested in the behind the scenes reading on this topic, I'm guessing that some of you are as nerdy as we are. So follow the links below if you would like to see some of the research we looked through ahead of today's episode.

For more information on 'Gratitude' from the perspective of positive psychology (and a little easier to read compared to a research paper) head to Positive Psychology .com https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

The Cultivation of pure altruism via gratitude: A functional MRI study of change with gratitude practice. Karns et al, 2017.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00599/full?trk=public_post_comment-text

The effects of gratitude expression on neural expression. Kini et al, 2016.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1053811915011532

]]> Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3344 This week, we are discussing gratitude - now before you roll your eyes, myself and Ber want to share how gratitude has been an incredibly powerful force in our lives. We will walk you through what gratitude practice is....and what it isn't ... And we will share some of the ways you can't begin to incorporate it into your daily practice.

We refer to 'research' a bit in this episode. And while many of you might not be interested in the behind the scenes reading on this topic, I'm guessing that some of you are as nerdy as we are. So follow the links below if you would like to see some of the research we looked through ahead of today's episode.

For more information on 'Gratitude' from the perspective of positive psychology (and a little easier to read compared to a research paper) head to Positive Psychology .com https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

The Cultivation of pure altruism via gratitude: A functional MRI study of change with gratitude practice. Karns et al, 2017.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00599/full?trk=public_post_comment-text

The effects of gratitude expression on neural expression. Kini et al, 2016.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1053811915011532

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No The Slippery Slope From Busy To Overwhelm 1 1 The Slippery Slope From Busy To Overwhelm full e1749c10-663b-41c9-8ccd-9c8afde34dfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/11273812 This week, we have a conversation about what happens in our nervous system when our alarm systems are telling us that we are overwhelmed. We speak about the layers of cognitive, physical and emotional business and how they can build to make us feel stressed and overwhelmed. 

]]> This week, we have a conversation about what happens in our nervous system when our alarm systems are telling us that we are overwhelmed. We speak about the layers of cognitive, physical and emotional business and how they can build to make us feel stressed and overwhelmed. 

]]> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3189 This week, we have a conversation about what happens in our nervous system when our alarm systems are telling us that we are overwhelmed. We speak about the layers of cognitive, physical and emotional business and how they can build to make us feel stressed and overwhelmed. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Exploring the power of honesty 1 1 Exploring the power of honesty full 1fd5be46-bbc2-4c98-b42f-f45907c6241b https://share.transistor.fm/s/daedec80 In this weeks episode, we explore the idea that not speaking our minds can actually contribute to us feeling stuck. Growth comes through being honest, most of all, with ourselves - we discuss what that may look like and how have we learned to navigate it without fear of conflict. 

]]> In this weeks episode, we explore the idea that not speaking our minds can actually contribute to us feeling stuck. Growth comes through being honest, most of all, with ourselves - we discuss what that may look like and how have we learned to navigate it without fear of conflict. 

]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 3032 In this weeks episode, we explore the idea that not speaking our minds can actually contribute to us feeling stuck. Growth comes through being honest, most of all, with ourselves - we discuss what that may look like and how have we learned to navigate it without fear of conflict. 

]]> honest, psychology, mental health, physical health, women's health, menopause, parenting No Do we really need a NEW ME for the NEW YEAR 1 1 Do we really need a NEW ME for the NEW YEAR full 1330d8aa-ca80-4078-bfcf-ccc6a2024432 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa68e09c Welcome to the 'Full of it' Podcast - It's a little tongue in cheek, but for those of you who know us, you'll know the name is appropriate. In this first episode of the podcast, we discuss real change. What does it actually look like? Does it fit with the 'New Year/New Me' vibes...or is that just setting us up for failure. Instead, we take a closer look at the steps you might consider being curious about if you feel change is on the cards for you. 

]]> Welcome to the 'Full of it' Podcast - It's a little tongue in cheek, but for those of you who know us, you'll know the name is appropriate. In this first episode of the podcast, we discuss real change. What does it actually look like? Does it fit with the 'New Year/New Me' vibes...or is that just setting us up for failure. Instead, we take a closer look at the steps you might consider being curious about if you feel change is on the cards for you. 

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:10:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 2704 Welcome to the 'Full of it' Podcast - It's a little tongue in cheek, but for those of you who know us, you'll know the name is appropriate. In this first episode of the podcast, we discuss real change. What does it actually look like? Does it fit with the 'New Year/New Me' vibes...or is that just setting us up for failure. Instead, we take a closer look at the steps you might consider being curious about if you feel change is on the cards for you. 

]]> Plans goals new year No Introduction - Welcome to the Full Of It Podcast! 1 1 Introduction - Welcome to the Full Of It Podcast! trailer 7398a53a-a028-4d7a-80f1-8e07c05170c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a7e0f1f Welcome to the 'Full of It' Podcast. In 2024, Ber Downey undertook a massive cycle across a country from Paris to Nice and in doing so, raised over €12,000 for the Irish Kidney Association. More importantly, Ber & Fiona began a campaign of sharing information about live kidney donation and the life changing impact it could have on thousands of people living with kidney failure. 
As a part of that campaign, Ber and Fiona had a series of radio interviews and even made it to the couch on Virgin Media's "Ireland AM". Following a very successful effort to raise awareness for live donation, Ber and Fiona decided that there were many other topics that they could shed the light on. Social media is drowned with advice givers, and it's difficult to find the grains of truth in this age of information. This is where the 'Full of It' Podcast was born. 
Both Ber & Fiona have in excess of 40 years of professional experience working with clients - Ber in the mental health field, and Fiona in physical health and fitness. Together, they want to bring to you practical, relatable conversations so that you can continue to grow, and flourish and look at the challenges we all face with a new perspective. 
Our episodes will be released each Saturday, and we would love to hear your feedback, your ideas and your weekly wins. 
Our first episode, out this Saturday, is based around the New Year changes that we all feel under pressure to make. 

 Is starting your year with a New Years Resolution really ideal? We know that most people 'fail' with resolutions....but WHY? And how could we approach the new year in a way that will actually be productive. In this podcast, Fiona & Ber bring their experience of working with clients to you, the listener. The aim of this episode is to offer a different perspective and provide another option that doesn't pressure us into change before we are ready for it. 

]]> Welcome to the 'Full of It' Podcast. In 2024, Ber Downey undertook a massive cycle across a country from Paris to Nice and in doing so, raised over €12,000 for the Irish Kidney Association. More importantly, Ber & Fiona began a campaign of sharing information about live kidney donation and the life changing impact it could have on thousands of people living with kidney failure. 
As a part of that campaign, Ber and Fiona had a series of radio interviews and even made it to the couch on Virgin Media's "Ireland AM". Following a very successful effort to raise awareness for live donation, Ber and Fiona decided that there were many other topics that they could shed the light on. Social media is drowned with advice givers, and it's difficult to find the grains of truth in this age of information. This is where the 'Full of It' Podcast was born. 
Both Ber & Fiona have in excess of 40 years of professional experience working with clients - Ber in the mental health field, and Fiona in physical health and fitness. Together, they want to bring to you practical, relatable conversations so that you can continue to grow, and flourish and look at the challenges we all face with a new perspective. 
Our episodes will be released each Saturday, and we would love to hear your feedback, your ideas and your weekly wins. 
Our first episode, out this Saturday, is based around the New Year changes that we all feel under pressure to make. 

 Is starting your year with a New Years Resolution really ideal? We know that most people 'fail' with resolutions....but WHY? And how could we approach the new year in a way that will actually be productive. In this podcast, Fiona & Ber bring their experience of working with clients to you, the listener. The aim of this episode is to offer a different perspective and provide another option that doesn't pressure us into change before we are ready for it. 

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:05:00 +0000 Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey Fiona O'Donnell & Ber Downey 143 Welcome to the 'Full of It' Podcast. In 2024, Ber Downey undertook a massive cycle across a country from Paris to Nice and in doing so, raised over €12,000 for the Irish Kidney Association. More importantly, Ber & Fiona began a campaign of sharing information about live kidney donation and the life changing impact it could have on thousands of people living with kidney failure. 
As a part of that campaign, Ber and Fiona had a series of radio interviews and even made it to the couch on Virgin Media's "Ireland AM". Following a very successful effort to raise awareness for live donation, Ber and Fiona decided that there were many other topics that they could shed the light on. Social media is drowned with advice givers, and it's difficult to find the grains of truth in this age of information. This is where the 'Full of It' Podcast was born. 
Both Ber & Fiona have in excess of 40 years of professional experience working with clients - Ber in the mental health field, and Fiona in physical health and fitness. Together, they want to bring to you practical, relatable conversations so that you can continue to grow, and flourish and look at the challenges we all face with a new perspective. 
Our episodes will be released each Saturday, and we would love to hear your feedback, your ideas and your weekly wins. 
Our first episode, out this Saturday, is based around the New Year changes that we all feel under pressure to make. 

 Is starting your year with a New Years Resolution really ideal? We know that most people 'fail' with resolutions....but WHY? And how could we approach the new year in a way that will actually be productive. In this podcast, Fiona & Ber bring their experience of working with clients to you, the listener. The aim of this episode is to offer a different perspective and provide another option that doesn't pressure us into change before we are ready for it. 

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