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In the first episode of Series 4, I’m joined by the wonderful Dr Doireann O’Leary for a deeply honest conversation about loss, love, motherhood, resilience and finding your way back to yourself. Doireann opens up about losing her beloved sister Elaine, losing her dad to cancer, and then facing her own cancer diagnosis just weeks later. We talk about grief, rebuilding your life after unimaginable loss, becoming a mum and that feeling of “Who the heck am I anymore?” But perhaps most importantly, we talk about how moving forward doesn’t mean leaving the people we’ve lost behind. We remember them. We carry them with us. And we keep living. 💗 A really special conversation about Resilience • Rebuilding • Remembering — and finding your pink again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 4 of Finding Your Pink with me Emma Ledden This podcast is about rediscovering your colour and spark and this new season is all  about choosing life. Choosing joy after grief. Choosing courage after fear. And Choosing to believe your story isn't over yet. Every guest you'll hear has faced moments they never expected. But instead of letting those moments define them, they chose to write another chapter. Season 4 of Finding Your Pink begins September 21st and I can't wait to share these conversations with you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that… Season 3 comes to a close 🦩 This final episode is a chance to pause, reflect and say thank you for all the conversations, vulnerability, honesty and connection shared throughout this season of Finding Your Pink. We talk about confidence, boundaries, reinvention, identity and what it really means to slowly return to yourself — in your own time. Thank you for listening, sharing, supporting and finding your pink alongside me. The final episode of Season 3 is out now 🎙️✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply powerful episode of Finding Your Pink, I sit down with Emer O’Neill—author, educator, broadcaster, and activist—to explore the lived reality of being Black and Irish. From her early days as a teacher to becoming a familiar face on RTÉ, Emer shares how one honest video about her experiences changed the course of her life—and led her into activism. But with that visibility came a heavy cost. Emer speaks openly about the weight of using your voice to challenge bias, the backlash she has faced, and the emotional toll of standing up for what is right. She shares heartbreaking moments from her childhood, the reality of navigating the world on guard, and the everyday experiences—from hair touching to being asked “where are you really from?”—that highlight the deeper issues of race and belonging. This conversation is not about blame—it’s about awareness. About learning to sit with discomfort, to question what we think we know, and to grow. At its core, this episode is about humanity. About seeing each other. And about finding compassion in the conversations that matter most. Emer's Book - https://www.amazon.ie/Same-but-Different-Emer-ONeill/dp/0717192857/ref=sr_1_1?crid=243SCYUIHKGB7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.noOCqCQNrTPeB6ahIuGCDYanIADzQWSmi58bwt8HlLHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.jJz-mpOdaet0wEzQQTB4GWJ60YxFTyGsMYHNeCSuIXs&dib_tag=se&keywords=emer+o+neill&qid=1776505503&sprefix=emer+o+neill+%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Finding Your Pink, I’m joined by an Irish woman who followed her dream all the way to the top of the fashion world. Kristine Kilty is a fashion stylist, creative director and entrepreneur who has spent more than two decades working at the highest level of the industry — styling celebrities, collaborating with global brands and working alongside iconic names like Vivienne Westwood, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Chanel and Dior. But Kristine’s story isn’t just about fashion and success. In this conversation, she shares the reality behind the glamour of the fashion industry — the long hours, the relentless pace and the surprising moments of solitude that come with a career in the spotlight. Kristine also opens up about a life-changing brain injury that forced her to slow down, reassess her life and rediscover what truly mattered. What followed was not just recovery, but reinvention. Together we talk about ambition, resilience, alignment, and the courage it takes to evolve — even when others don’t understand your path. And of course, we talk about what it really means to find your pink. Kristine’s Debut Book is available here - https://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Stylist-Banging-Portfolio-Powerful-ebook/dp/B0GMK839C1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S4HGMFXOS8YP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cF9G0zYEesNjOyJakfhidRHU26YS1oP2x7FOHV6o4ZBZD5QjFsNaNvHj6l5gX9uS.o_heR1-X27PpdWrO5HNHnoeWvCe9x53lYz3mDiEbuNA&dib_tag=se&keywords=fashion+stylist+kristine+kilty&qid=1773497261&sprefix=fashion+stylist+kristine+kilty%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1 Kristine also has a Jewellery brand and you can find it here - https://frequencyparisibiza.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorJCAFUFPp0-Bthgxxm9MWVr_roHrkIwz7kJyfPRRwJkXwvntlA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Finding Your Pink, I’m joined by the incredible Miriam Hussey — integrative lifestyle pharmacist, co-founder of Soul Space, bestselling author, and a woman who truly embodies light. Miriam shares what it really means to “find your light” — and why so many of us have unknowingly dimmed it. From childhood conditioning and subconscious programming, to burnout, motherhood depletion, and modern-day busyness, we explore how our light becomes blocked… and how to gently reconnect with it. We talk about the concept of a “soul script,” the importance of pressing pause, and the courage it takes to align with those quiet inner whispers. Miriam also shares her own experience of reaching a depleted, broken place in motherhood — and how learning to move from head to heart became the turning point. This is a conversation about choosing your hard, regulating your nervous system, and remembering that even when life feels heavy, your light is never gone — it’s just waiting to be reignited. ✨ Be brave. Be beautiful. Be you. Miriam and Gerry are running an event in Dublin on Sunday April 12th called Soul Sunday -Tickets available here https://ti.to/soul-space-the-experience/soul-sunday-talbot-hotel?source=instagram_bio&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnRJIPwOeqCY51_KPhgUaQSkdZenG6fDV9PnraEca5yi74Xhd2GMNr0UrigME_aem_10WUZWUCSOvuhYTnc_MvOg 📚 Miriam’s book: Light Up - https://www.amazon.ie/Light-Up-Energise-supercharge-SHORTLISTED/dp/0717197190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QMM73P1NIPU4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lSxCDNnSZIzXQd2getAhNw.4bhZLsPZufykzwBG12pDm9Iurk1TtZ7D8r17DDR3uYI&dib_tag=se&keywords=light+up+miriam+hussey&qid=1772022185&sprefix=miriam++light+up%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content note: This episode discusses infertility and pregnancy loss- Please listen with care. Today on Finding Your Pink, I’m joined by my dear friend Julie Wells — a woman with a remarkable career in marketing who has also faced some of the most difficult personal challenges imaginable. Julie shares her experience of undergoing nine rounds of IVF, multiple miscarriages, and the emotional, physical, and financial toll infertility took on her body, her marriage, and her life. From navigating daily scans and injections while holding down a demanding career, to the devastating language used around pregnancy loss, this conversation is raw, honest, and deeply important. Julie also speaks about the impact infertility has on relationships, including the often-unspoken experience of partners and husbands, and the guilt that can follow even after becoming a parent. This is a conversation about grief, resilience, identity, and what it really means to “find your pink” after years of survival. Julie's main goal in telling her story is to help others. Please find the resources she mentioned below. Helena Tubridy - https://helenatubridy.com/ National Infertility Support and Information Group - https://nisig.com/ The Fertility Detective - https://www.jessicabourke.com/ Connect with Julie - https://www.instagram.com/jguckian/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this brand new episode we’re talking about a topic that can still feel uncomfortable — even in 2026 — sex. So many of us grow up without the language, confidence, or education to talk about our bodies, pleasure, or intimacy without shame. And yet, these conversations matter — because understanding our sexuality is part of understanding ourselves and finding our pink. My guest today knows this deeply. Grace Alice O’Shea is a sex educator and author. Her work supports women to unlearn shame, reconnect with their bodies, and approach sex with curiosity, compassion, and confidence. In this open, honest, and deeply validating conversation, Grace and I talk about sex — without pressure, performance, or judgement. Grace explains why low libido is the number one reason people come to see her — and why, most of the time, it makes complete sense. We explore how desire is shaped by exhaustion, emotional labour, relationships, and the ways sex is often framed around pleasing others rather than comfort, consent, or pleasure. We also talk about vaginismus — a common but rarely discussed condition — and why so many women feel disconnected from sex, unsure of what they like, or quietly carrying shame about their bodies. In this episode, we explore: Why there is no “normal” or golden number for sexWhy pleasure matters more than orgasmsFaking orgasms and the pressure to performHow small moments of connection build intimacyLosing yourself in an emotionally abusive relationshipWhat it means to lose — and find — your pinkLeaving a PhD after panic attacksAnd Grace’s late autism diagnosis after a lifetime of being told she was “just anxious” 🎧 A powerful listen for anyone navigating intimacy, identity, and self-trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Finding Your Pink in this deeply honest and moving conversation, I’m joined by Dr Clodagh Campbell — psychologist, author, and mum — to explore the layers of identity, motherhood, love, loss, and healing. Adopted as a newborn, Clodagh grew up in a loving and secure home, yet carried a deep sense of anxiety and fear of abandonment from a very young age. As an adult — and now as a psychologist who has done extensive personal therapy — she reflects on how early separation from her birth mother shaped her nervous system, her relationships, and her sense of safety in the world. Clodagh also opens up about motherhood, including suffering from hyperemesis during all three pregnancies — an experience that left her physically depleted and emotionally stretched. She speaks candidly about the exhaustion of early motherhood, the reality of going from one child to three, and how losing her pink happened when she was at the height of her career success. 🎧 A must-listen for anyone navigating motherhood, adoption, anxiety, or the quiet work of becoming whole. You can get a copy of Clodagh's book The Steps here - https://www.amazon.ie/Steps-lessons-therapy-healing-creating/dp/1804580864/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZN45LYYSPW12&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-1z_tsQpPCfW1JYTNCGMcQ.PMjH5TaD8r7-Wb42smDRrL8_nZhbqyNkIbVuFHGKsfA&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+steps+by+clodagh+campbell&qid=1772215823&sprefix=the+steps+clo%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful new episode of Finding Your Pink, I sit down with a former colleague of mine, broadcaster and DJ Nikki Hayes for an honest conversation about addiction, identity, motherhood, and starting again. Behind the public persona was a woman quietly struggling — with anxiety, low self-worth, addiction, the breakdown of her marriage, and ultimately losing custody of her daughter. Nikki shares what it’s really like to rebuild a life after rock bottom, one sober day at a time. But this is not a story about alcohol. It’s a story about losing yourself — and finding your way back. About rebuilding trust slowly. About learning to live with regret without being defined by it. And about discovering that real acceptance comes from within. Now over two years sober, Nikki speaks with courage and honesty about the hardest parts of recovery, the long road to forgiveness, and why becoming a mother her daughter can be proud of is her definition of pink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by comedian, businesswoman, wife, mother — and the creative force behind some of TikTok’s most loved characters — Julie Burke. From growing up in a house full of girls in the 80s, trying to stand out while staying true to herself, Julie shares her journey through motherhood, business, and the moment she decided it was time to pour back into herself. As her children got older, the space for creativity grew — and with a little encouragement from a friend, Julie took a leap into comedy on social media. While Instagram’s polished, picture-perfect culture never quite fit, Julie found her people on TikTok — with her very first video going viral. From there, she made a conscious decision to create comedy that was kind, clean, and something she could truly stand behind. Julie opens up about: Creating comedy without cruelty or cursingWhy validation is nice — but never necessaryManaging trolls with humour, perspective, and confidenceHer three pillars for content: educate, entertain, upliftWhy creativity can be an act of self-careAnd how staying true to yourself is the real successWith honesty, humour, and a brilliant cheese analogy you won’t forget, Julie reminds us that not everyone has to like you — and that’s not only okay, it’s wonderful. This episode is a refreshing, empowering conversation about confidence, creativity, boundaries, and being proud of who you see when you look in the mirror. ✨ Funny, thoughtful, and deeply relatable — this one will leave you smiling and inspired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Finding Your Pink. In this powerful and reassuring conversation, Nicole Howes joins us to talk honestly about the reality of raising teens in a digital world, navigating big emotions (theirs and ours), and finding your way back to yourself as a parent. As Nicole beautifully explains, your teenager is learning how to be a teenager at the same time as you are learning how to parent one. There will be flare-ups, missteps, and moments where things don’t go the way you hoped — but if you know they’re a good person, you will find your way through it together. In this episode, we explore:The reality of online safety, including early exposure to porn and why parents need to stay informedWhy the pressure isn’t just on parents — and how tech companies and systems play a huge roleThe rise of misogynistic content being pushed to young boys onlineThe impact of social media on teenage girls’ body imageHow to talk openly about skincare, makeup, and self-image without shame or fearNicole’s personal journey through burnout, invisibility, and rediscovering her sense of purpose Nicole also shares the moment she realised she needed something that was just hers. A reminder we all need purpose, creativity, and something we can say, “I did that.” This episode is thoughtful, grounding, and full of perspective for parents who are trying their best in a world that feels louder and more complex than ever. 🎧 If you’re parenting teens — or heading that way — this is an episode you’ll want to listen to, save, and come back to again. Nicole's book - Not A Survival Guide is available on Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m so excited to welcome you to Season 3 of Finding Your Pink, launching January 19th 2026 Finding Your Pink is inspired by the flamingo — a symbol of how women often lose their colour while nurturing others, and how, over time, they find their way back to themselves. Every two weeks, an extraordinary woman joins me to share the moment she felt lost and the journey she took to reclaim her confidence, calm, and colour again. This season, we’re diving even deeper into the real, complicated, beautiful — and sometimes painful — parts of life. We’ll be talking about mothering teenagers, addiction, adoption, racism, fertility, brain injury, sex, and so much more. These are big topics, but the stories are honest, hopeful, and deeply uplifting. To those who’ve been with me since Season 1 — thank you for being part of this community. And if you’re new here, you’re so welcome. You can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 anytime, with some truly powerful conversations waiting for you. Join the conversation on Instagram or TikTok, and until Season 3 begins… stay pink. 🦩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 was a season of connection, creativity, and courage. These episodes were so much more than interviews—they became lessons, reminders, and invitations to find our own pink, in whatever way that shows up in our lives. Every guest brought wisdom, every conversation stretched us, and every story reminded us of what it means to be human. As we wrap this season and take a short pause, we’re getting ready to step into Season 3—a season built on depth, truth, and the conversations we need to have, but often don’t know how to start. Season 3 will explore real, raw, and transformative topics with incredible women, including: mothering teenagersaddictionadoptionracismfertilitybrain injurysexThese are conversations that matter, and I can’t wait to bring them to you. Before we close out Season 2, I want to say a massive thank you—for listening, for growing with me, for supporting this podcast, and for helping shape this community into what it is becoming. Season 3 arrives January 2026. Until then, stay pink. 💗 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, for the final episode of Season 2, I sit down with Suzanne Kane — a lifelong radio lover, self-confessed audio anorak, and one of Ireland’s most genuine voices both on and off the airwaves. Suzanne’s story began in a shed at 14 years old broadcasting as Sue Jackson. From driving promo vans to becoming Spin FM’s very first Spinny, she built her career from the ground up — nothing was handed to her. In this episode we talk about: 🎧 Her deep love of radio as a place of true connection 💬 How being told “women don’t like women on air” shaped her — and how she’s rewriting that story 🌿 The reality of leaving a long-term show and navigating what she calls “the in-between” — the lonely, quiet space between endings and new beginnings 💖 Her commitment to kindness, even in difficult spaces, and the incredible wave of support she’s received from women saying, “We see you, we miss you and we know" Suzanne opens up about the cost of toxic work environments, the courage it takes to walk away, and the rediscovery that follows when you finally say enough is enough. This conversation is raw, real, and filled with heart — a reminder that sometimes the most powerful chapters are the ones that come after we stop performing and start reconnecting with who we truly are. Find Suzanne on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/suzanne.fm/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.