Welcome to the first full episode of A Place In The World!

In this episode, I chat to Molly Smyth from Healing Gals podcast. We explore systemic challenges facing community life in Ireland, unpack elements of the patriarchy and reflect on female empowerment. We also share our deep grá for Catherine Connolly and what she represents.

We don’t have all the answers (or always get everything right) but are willing to have the conversation anyway, to question our own thinking and to stay in an important conversation even when it feels imperfect.

Please note, this episode includes references to abuse and violence against women. Nothing explicit is discussed, but these themes are acknowledged as part of the wider societal context.

This was my first recorded episode (and first released!) I am getting better at time-keeping and will try to keep them more brief where I can, but this conversation had depth and breadth and deserved the space it took.

Socials:

@healinggalspodcast on Instagram

Healing Gals Podcast wherever you get your podcasts

Recommendations:

[Substack] Nobody Hates Women Like Women https://plumpits.substack.com/p/no-one-hates-women-like-women

Jason Poole’s Instagram is private but there is media documenting some of his work you can find on google. See also ‘Jennie’s Law’.

[ Instagram] @gordzcallingitout

[Instagram] @_whatmakesaman_

[Instagram] @lewiswedlock

[Book] How to Do The Work - Dr Nicole LePera

[Book] Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men - Caroline Criado Perez

[Academic Resource] SCARF Model, David Rock https://schoolguide.casel.org/uploads/sites/2/2018/12/SCARF-NeuroleadershipArticle.pdf

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Welcome listeners! I wanted to introduce myself and the aim of the podcast in a short introduction episode.

In this episode, I talk a little about myself and the motivations behind the podcast.

Ireland is the loneliest country in Europe (2022 European Commission Joint Research Centre study) and I am on a mission to hear people’s takes on what it’s going to take to return to the village!

Podcast themes will cover community, connection, belonging, loneliness, identity, love in modern times, happiness and all things adjacent.

Each week I will be joined by guests who bring their own perspectives on what it means to find your place in the world. If this resonates, please like, subscribe and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow us on instagram @aplaceintheworldpodcast or email us at aplaceintheworldpod@gmail.com

Credits:

Host and Co-Producer: Katelyn Divilly

Editor and Co-Producer: Seán Lyons

Music: Jake Morgan

Photography: Kenny Gaughan

Recorded at: CREW Digital

References:

https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/projects-and-activities/survey-methods-and-analysis-centre/loneliness/loneliness-prevalence-eu_en

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