Siobhán O'Hagan : Solo Motherhood

Siobhán O'Hagan : Solo Motherhood

June 4, 2026 · 1h 9m

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Siobhán O'Hagan discusses her journey as a solo mother through IVF, her career in fitness, and the importance of freedom and family support.

​Topics covered : Building a career in the fitness industry​, solo travel and the search for freedom​, holotropic breathwork​, solo motherhood through IVF​, ​pregnancy and preparing for baby number two​, navigating criticism and online trolling​, the importance of family support​ and creating a life on your own terms​. A quick note : If you're considering fertility treatment or have any questions about your own circumstances, please speak with your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional. This week on Ready to be Real, I'm joined by online fitness coach and content creator Siobh​án O'Hagan. For more than a decade, Siobh​án has worked in the fitness industry, building a successful online coaching business and sharing her life with a large audience online. But this conversation goes far beyond fitness. S​he speaks openly about her love of travel and adventure, living in places like Thailand​ and Bali and the importance of freedom and independence in her life. She reflects on discovering she was pregnant with her daughter Cadhla, becoming a single mother, and more recently making the decision to have a second child through IVF as a solo parent. At the time of recording…

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Host: Síle Seoige

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