Keep Going and Growing

Love languages is a topic I for one am very intrigued by! In this episode I take the infamous love languages test to rank the 5 love languages; physical touch, acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation and gift-giving. I then breakdown what this means for me in my life. I recommend taking the quiz yourself!

This week Viola, also known as @thecrankydamsel on Instagram, comes on the podcast to chat about everything Edinburgh, travel and content creation. Viola is a fellow Edinburgh girlie and so we discuss life in Edinburgh as a student, our favourite local spots and things to do as well as the inspiration and creativity behind Viola’s content creation on Instagram. We also talk about Viola’s travels and her role as editor for a lifestyle magazine. Viola makes the most aesthetic Edinburgh content and reminds me to romanticise the city. The episode is super fun and inspiring and I hope you enjoy listening.

At the start of 2023, one of my favourite podcasts Already Friends (I recommend!) published their '8 Dimensions of Wellness' series. I was inspired by the Already Friends podcast to reflect on the different areas of my life that add up to my overall wellness. My intellectual, financial, physical, social, emotional, environmental, occupational and spiritual wellness. I discuss how I divide my time to make sure I prioritise each area and achieve an overall balance in my life.

This week I have an exciting guest joining me. Lucy Woodward is the host of the podcast Lucy Talks, formerly known as Space to Learn. On her podcast, Lucy shares about her life and interests in a fun, informative and engaging way. In this episode, we discuss uni life, Lucy's experience as a woman in STEM, future careers in sustainability, the importance of creativity and Lucy's feelings about life after uni. I hope you enjoy listening and go check out Lucy's podcast!

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In this episode I go through the popular '36 questions to fall in love'... I mean I don't want to make you all fall in love with me, but I thought it would be fun to go through these deep questions and you can get to know me better and think about your own answers as well as ask your friends or a partner some of these questions. Here's to being honest and open even when it's scary! Lots of love ;) Niamh xxx

It is officially summer and I have been consuming loads of summer content and been channeling the best vibes. I want to share these with you today! All the summer 2023 vibes that I am manifesting for us all. Lots of love, Niamh xxx

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As a natural pessimist, it is important for me to look for the small moments in life which spark joy. This can be anything from a sunset to a good book, and I suggest many more examples in this episode. Let's change our mindset and look for positivity and magic in the everyday and romanticise an ordinary life.

This episode I discuss my recent solo road trip around Scotland and share some tips on solo travel and my reflections after spending so much time on my own. I hope this episode inspires you to get out of your comfort zone and do the dang thing you want to do.

I've been thinking a lot about being in my 20s and how it makes me feel. The pressures and stereotypes can weigh you down but I want to provide you with some reassurance that it's all normal. You're not alone! Comparison is the thief of joy but it doesn't have to win.

Today we are chatting all things books and reading. I am doing Steph Bohrer's book recommendation tag and going through my summer TBR (To Be Read) list. I hope you find some new recommendations! Happy reading and happy listening xxx

You have probably been asked this question a lot - meeting new people, personality tests, weird job surveys etc. and today I thought we should think about what it means to be introverted, extroverted or somewhere in between.

Today we are chatting about what brings joy and energy to recharge me versus what drains me and depletes my energy. I share some (not very unique!) helpful and easy tips for energy givers and give some insight into what I do to keep myself charged up mentally, physically and socially.

Love and soulmates are topics I have been thinking about a lot lately and so I thought it was time to make an episode. I talk about the concept of soulmates and its origins, I give my opinion and also talk about what brings me love in my life.

Lots of love, Niamh xxx

Inspired by a newspaper article I wrote a while ago for my University paper, I decided to share with you some of my tips for self care. I hope this helps you build the ultimate self care schedule for yourself.

This episode is a bit of a brain dump of all the things I have been feeling lately but also reflects the conversations I have been having with friends. I realised I am not the only one experiencing this struggle between trying to push yourself and trying to be kind and gentle with yourself. I try to give some advice and remind you that we are doing this together and there is support out there. I hope this episode brings you some comfort and makes you feel seen and heard.

I have been inspired after writing some of my recent newspaper articles to chat about all things celebrating women and Women's History Month! In this episode I discuss female friendship, TV shows and some ways to celebrate the inspiring women in your life. This is for all listeners - not just women!

This episode is about protecting your peace by getting rid of bad energy and low vibrational things in your life such as horror films and true crime documentaries. I share ways I try to protect my peace and give some ideas for how you can protect yours to have a better day to day experience.

This episode is about the importance of having a hobby and the benefits it can bring. I discuss lots of different types of hobbies and share some of mine with you.

Are you feeling lucky? If you are then you may already understand the magic that comes with lucky girl syndrome but if you're not, then let me introduce you to the life-changing magic of changing your mindset.

Burnout is a very common experience for anyone whether you are a student or work full-time. The sooner you are able to recognise burnout, the sooner you can begin to fight back against it. This episode will help you identify burnout and realise if this is something that you are experiencing and will then give you advice on how to fight back against that burnout. If you are struggling with this then please know that you are not alone and it gets better!

When thinking about Valentine's Day, I realised it could be fun to talk about some of the worst first date stories out there. These are not my stories but ones I found when searching the internet. I hope that this episode makes you laugh out loud and brings you some joy this week. Love, Niamh xxx

Are you toxic? Am I? This week we dive into the topic of toxic people and how to spot one and swiftly avoid them.

If you have ever wondered - what does Niamh like using/doing/eating/listening to? Then this episode will answer that for you. Just kidding, I am sure you don't think about that but here I am giving it to you anyway just in case. Here are some of my current recommendations. I hope you enjoy listening x

It’s not always easy to say no to things even when we really want to. Sometimes we feel a duty or responsibility to do something because we feel it’s the right thing. A lot of us take on too much in our lives and end up getting stressed because we don’t know how to say no to things and we don’t want to let people down. Most of us are people pleasers which makes sense because why would we do something we know will not make the person asking us happy? But at the end of the day it’s about you and your life and you have to do what you feel able to and not take on more than you can handle. Some people can juggle more things than others and you shouldn’t compare yourself to other people but figure out what works for you. Let's chat about setting boundaries and saying NO!

In this episode I share some funny, embarrassing and uncomfortable situations from my life. I also give some advice on how to cope in these situations... I mean they don't get any less embarrassing but you can control how embarrassed it makes you feel! I hope this gives you a laugh but also helps you to cope in those uncomfortable situations should they inevitably happen.

This episode I discuss the idea of having a total life reset which aligns with the notion of 'New Years resolutions'. I try to break resetting down into small and manageable tasks that you can easily do and won't make you feel too overwhelmed. Enjoy x

It's my annual New Year's resolutions episode. I will be sharing my goals for 2023 and hopefully motivate you to have a think about what you want to do this year. You can start a new habit anytime but the new year feels like the perfect opportunity to get started. Happy New Year!

In this episode I reflect on my favourite moments of 2022, share some lessons I have learnt and list the best and worst books I have read. All things 2022 and honestly, it's been a really good year. One of my best so far.

It's time for the Christmas episode! I hope this helps you feel a bit Christmassy. Lots of love and merry Christmas! 

This episode is a fun one where I answer some of Vogue's 73 questions and pretend I am a celebrity. I hope this brings you some joy and you can think about the questions for yourself!

This episode gives some tips on how you can make your life more sustainable if this is something you are interested in. Ultimately, it is up to governments and corporations to make changes that will have a large impact but I am aware that there are people similar to myself who want to do what they can in their own life.

This episode is about romantic relationships. I share about my relationship and give some advice for others who find themselves in long distance relationships and I discuss what it is like to be in a long term relationship in my early 20's.

This weeks episode is focusing on seasonal depression and its effect on me and those around me and how this is stopping me from becoming the best version of myself, aka. entering my slay era.

This episode will discuss my personal experience with becoming vegetarian and how this has impacted me and my lifestyle. I am not making this episode with any intention to make anyone feel guilty for eating meat - there is zero judgement here, I mean I have eaten meat my whole life until now. I am not trying to convince you to become vegetarian but I just wanted to share my experience and maybe inspire those who are looking to make this change.

This episode is about moments of casual magic in everyday life. As we move into autumn I feel I have been noticing more of the small moments of magic in the everyday mundane tasks. Casual magic is the idea that there are small moments of magic in everyday life. I want to encourage you to take note and notice those small moments of magic. Don’t let them pass you by. I will be giving a lot of examples in this episode of moments of casual magic. I hope you enjoy listening and feel inspired and uplifted as well as in a more autumnal cosy mood.

Today we are talking about the fun topics of alcohol, piercings and tattoos. I share my opinions, experiences, plans and ideas. Hopefully this episode will make you laugh and smile and maybe inspire you to get that piercing you've been wanting...

Todays episode is one inspired by the amazing Emma Chamberlain on her podcast Anything Goes which is a favourite of mine. We are going to be talking about all the best things I own, I have ever bought, things I have bought that are worth it etcetera. I share many random items that make my everyday life better.

In this episode I discuss shifting to an abundance mindset which is the idea that you don’t look at what you don’t have but rather remember what you do. I give ideas for how we can try to have an abundance mindset and why its good for us. I hope you feel that this episode helps you to change your mindset and have a greater appreciation of the things in your life. Let’s not live with a scarcity mindset because that’s not fun for anyone. A scarcity mindset is the opposite of an abundance mindset. It is the idea that we never have enough and always want more.

This episode has a deep topic and I will be exploring how I as a woman feel about different societal pressures and how I deal with these. These are pressures such as the need to dress and behave a certain way and to be hairless. I will also be discussing societal taboos such as periods which women are not supposed to talk about. I don't want this to sound like a rant but rather an insight into a 21 year old woman's opinions and experiences with the different pressures women in society face. 

This episode is all about how to have a reset of your habits and routines and getting back on track. A lot of us are starting a new season, whether that's a new year of University or school or a new job, and I want to give some practical tips on how you can have a reset and kickstart those good habits and get back into your routine.

This episode is for those freshers and refreshers like me who are starting or going back to University and perhaps are looking for some advice on how to navigate this new or continued chapter of their life. I hope this is helpful and remember that it is normal to feel lost and overwhelmed at the start but it does get better and more manageable. Sending loads of love!! Message me on Instagram if you have any questions x

Hello and welcome back to the pod, I'm so happy to be back recording and uploading my weekly episodes. I have missed you guys a lot! In this episode I fill you guys in on where I have been and what I have been up to whilst I was taking a months break from the podcast. Stay tuned for lots of travel stories, a birthday haul, book reviews, my current favourites and my thoughts on going back to Uni. 

Lots of love, Niamh xxx

It can be a big adjustment learning to keep on top of life whilst working more than you are used to and so I wanted to talk about this and how I have adjusted. Having a good work-life balance is essential to mitigate against burnout. We have so many different things we have to fit into our lives and make time for such as our hobbies, chores, exercise, socialising, and self-care activities. I hope this episode provides some practical and useful tips to help you learn how to balance your life while working full-time or part-time or however much you work.

I believe we are going to be happier when we are being more true to ourselves and not playing a part but being who we really are. Not who society tells us to be or who we perhaps aspire to be; but truly ourselves. Often, we put our identity in the wrong things which causes us to question who are we really, what do we like, how do we want people to see us, what brings us joy, what do we truly identify with? We lose sight of the real us. We change ourselves in order to fit in with the people around us. We dress a certain way, watch certain things, listen to certain music, we squash any part of us that is not cool or is different. In this episode I will try and help you to rediscover your true self and get to know yourself better so you can be more authentic and true to yourself.

This episode is me sharing my thoughts on the pressure and expectations that society puts on the decade of our 20s. I talk about how that makes me feel and what my thoughts are on the pressure to get married, have babies, buy a house etc.

This episode touches on many different topics; some deep and meaningful and others... not so much! I discuss the answers to random poll questions I put up on my instagram story.

In this episode I discuss why it is important for us to step out of your comfort zone and and I explore the benefits of doing this. I also give practical advice on ways you can begin to do this. At the end I share some personal experiences of times when I have had to step out of my comfort zone and how these experiences made me feel.

The first ever episode of this podcast was called ‘getting to know me’ and that was in January 2021. So, I felt that we might need to update that a little. In this episode I answer some questions to help my listeners get to know me better.

We are often so mean to ourselves inside our own head and our own worst critic. In this episode I want to help us to combat negative self-talk and learn practical ways that we can be kinder to ourselves with methods such as thought substitution. Remember that you deserve the best and you deserve to be happy, and you are allowed to be your own best friend and be kind to yourself.

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