Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige

This is The Real Take and in this snippet, Tony O’Reilly — co-author of the bestselling book 'Tony 10: The Astonishing Story of the Postman Who Gambled €10,000,000…and Lost It All' — speaks about the point where his gambling addiction escalated into stealing €1.75 million from An Post while working as a branch manager.It’s a shocking and deeply heartbreaking insight into the reality of gambling addiction and the lengths a person can go to when completely consumed by it.Tony now works as a gambling addiction counsellor and psychotherapist, helping people whose lives have been impacted by gambling harm.​You can connect with him here: Tony O' Reilly - Gambling Addiction Counselling & WorkshopsIreland is in the grip of a gambling crisis that many people still don’t fully recognise.Gambling addiction is insidious because it can remain hidden for years, devastating lives behind closed doors.If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that help is available and you are not alone.Resources & SupportIf you’re concerned about yourself or someone you love, please know that support is available and you are not alone.Support links:Extern Problem Gambling - Free Counselling for Problem GamblingGamblers Anonymous IrelandHome - Cuan MhuireSamaritans Ireland​Ireland helplines and hotlinesFollow the pod on Instagram@readytoberealpodcastTo hear the full two-hour conversation with Tony O’Reilly, listen anytime now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is aimed at parents of young children through to preteens and I’m speaking with child and adolescent psychotherapist Debbie Cullinane.Debbie lives in Mayo with her husband James and their two children, Elsie (10.5) and Freddie (9.5). For context, I have two children as well, Cathal (8.5) and Clíodhna (4), so this conversation felt particularly relevant.Debbie first joined me on the podcast back in March 2024, and that episode resonated deeply, for me personally and for so many listeners. If you haven’t heard it yet, I highly recommend giving it a listen.This is Debbie’s third time on the pod, and in this episode we delve into all things kids and toys. What supports healthy development, the importance of aggressive play in childhood, which toys need clear boundaries around them…and one personal rule she stands firmly by: no unsupervised YouTube.Debbie, along with fellow psychotherapist Hayley Rice, created the F.I.R.M.™ (Firm, Intentional, Regulated, Modelling) Parenting Approach, a therapist-designed, research-driven framework that supports parents in raising emotionally healthy, resilient children.You can join their parenting hub, you’ll find more information on both of their Instagram pages.If you enjoy what I do, please follow, rate and review the podcast in all the usual places.Go raibh míle maith agat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered : Meditation, religion, spirituality, distractions, boredom and creativity, authenticity, discernment, validation, forgiveness, death, living fully, gratitude, compassion. This week I’m delighted to welcome back a ​true friend of the podcast​.Brother Richard​ is a Capuchin Franciscan priest-friar and he first joined me three and a half years ago ​for a conversation that resonated so deeply with a lot of us and if you haven’t heard it yet, I’d highly recommend going back and listening to it.In today’s episode, he shares so much wisdom once again​; from the importance of allowing boredom into our lives in a world that constantly distracts and overstimulates us, especially important for younger people....to what true forgiveness really looks like, and how it can free us in ways we might not expect and the latter part of the conversation will comfort so many of you too.​Check out his latest book 'Calming the Storms - Meditation as a path to inner peace and happiness' and you can also listen to his podcast 'The Daily Meditation', which is really beautiful.If you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real​, tá mé fíor-bhuíoch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​Topics covered : Crimeworld, fraudsters, the Regency Hotel shooting, The Kinahans, Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, being a mother, resilience.​I'm joined by crime journalist, author and podcaster Nicola Tallant.Nicola is a ​Mum of two and has been working in journalism since she was just nineteen and over the years she’s become one of the most respected and trusted voices in Irish crime reporting, as well as the host of the chart topping podcast Crime World.This week marks ten years since the Regency Hotel shooting ​a period that was particularly intense for Nicola​, and in this conversation we reflect on that time, what it was like covering organised crime up close, and the pressure and responsibility that comes with telling these stories.But beyond all of that, what really stood out to me was Nicola herself.She’s relaxed, compassionate​ and great craic.Honestly, the perfect guest​ and I think you’re going to enjoy this one.​Another podcast to listen to (mentioned during the chat) : Ger Redmond : Being a good role model It's a powerful listen about turning your life around.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this snippet I speak to broadcaster and author Clare McKenna about wellness.If you enjoy this and you’d like to hear more, the full conversation with ​Clare is available to listen to anytime now.Announcement : I'm hosting a live podcast show on Saturday 31st of January at 2pm Abbey Presbyterian church as part of Brigit : Dublin City Celebrating Women presented in partnership with Acast and I'm delighted to say that my special guest is poet, activist, and healer Laura Murphy.Our conversation will be rooted in the spirit of Brigid and we'd love to see you so bigí linn!Buy tickets here(Laura featured in RTÉ's documentary Finding Brigid and campaigned successfully to make Brigid’s Day a national holiday.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this snippet comedian Aoife Dunne brings us back to her mothers funeral, 15 years ago.(Her Mum Maria died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2010)If you connect to this moment, I highly recommend you go back and listen to it in full. It's a gorgeous conversation.Also I'm hosting a live podcast show on Saturday 31st of January at 2pm as part of Brigit : Dublin City Celebrating Women presented in partnership with Acast.And I'm delighted to say that my special guest is poet, activist, and healer Laura Murphy.(Laura featured in RTÉ's documentary Finding Brigid and campaigned successfully to make Brigid’s Day a national holiday.)Together, we'll explore themes rooted in the spirit of Brigid...change, inner fire and feminine wisdom.Please join us!Buy tickets here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is The Real Take​, a moment of honesty and wisdom from the heart of Ready to be Real.Content creator and Garda Fiona Morgan Coleman lives with an incurable form of cancer but thankfully she continues to live life fully, due to ongoing treatment.​In this snippet she offers a powerful dose of perspective as we step into a new yearAnd if you’d like to hear more, the full conversation with ​Fiona is available to listen to anytime now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is The Real Take — a glimpse into the honesty and connection at the heart of every episode of Ready to be Real.In this snippet I speak to online sensation Garron Noone who shares powerful insights on how he navigates comments online, both the positive and the negative.We also reflect on the year gone by, look ahead to Christmas, and he offers genuinely solid advice for anyone who might be struggling right now.If you’d like to hear more, the full conversation with Garron is available to listen to anytime now.And I'll be back with brand new episodes on the 9th of January.​Nollaig Shona! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.