In this episode of the Effortless Attraction Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Catherine Murnin — an award-winning facilitator and coach, founder of the Well-Being Pathway, and author of Wisdom of Well-Being and her brand-new book, Pause for Conversations.

Catherine has spent more than 20 years working in leadership and well-being, supporting people and organisations around the world through well-being programmes, facilitation and keynote speaking.

But what really drew me to Catherine’s work is the way she brings well-being back to something so beautifully human — the conversations we have, the connections we make, and those moments when we simply stop and truly listen.

In a world where we are constantly rushing, scrolling, achieving and moving on to the next thing, perhaps we need to rediscover the power of a pause.

In our conversation, Catherine and I explore well-being, mental health, connection, the importance of meaningful conversations, and why taking time to pause can have such a profound impact on how we live and how we relate to others.

We also talk about her new book, Pause for Conversations, and the inspiration behind it — a timely reminder that some of the most important moments in our lives can begin with simply being present and having a conversation.

If you’d like to learn more about Catherine and her work, or find out more about Pause for Conversations, you can connect with her here: https://thewellbeingpathway.com

Pause for Conversations Book: https://www.buythebook.ie/product/pause-for-conversations-stories-of-women-midlife-and-the-beautiful-complexity-of-being-human/

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Thank you for listening, and as always, I hope this conversation gives you something to think about, something to take away, and perhaps a reason to pause. ❤️

In this episode of The Effortless Attraction Podcast, I’m joined by the remarkable James Finnegan , a husband, father, grandfather, storyteller, performer, speaker and man who has lived a truly extraordinary life.

James grew up in London above the pub his Irish parents owned, describing it as his “university of life”. Eventually, love brought him back to Ireland, where he has spent years giving his time and energy to charities, including DEBRA Ireland and Tralee Irish Soup Kitchen. His journey has also taken him into the worlds of UEFA and FIFA, Toastmasters — where he is currently Uk and Ireland (District 71 ) Toastmaster of the Year. He is also the Co-Curator of TEDxTralee.

But James’s greatest story is perhaps the one he is living right now.

After years of physical challenges, including a ruptured Achilles tendon, multiple operations and embolisms affecting his heart and lungs, James began experiencing multiple mini-strokes in 2024. In 2025, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Yet his response is powerful:

“I have Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s doesn’t have me.”

James refuses to allow a diagnosis to define who he is or what he can still achieve. After his diagnosis, he completed an abseil from Croke Park and has walked for 1,000 days to raise money for charity from January 2021 to 2023.

This is a conversation about resilience, courage, purpose, giving back and choosing how we respond when life changes in ways we never expected.

James will also be speaking at TEDxBangor in County Down this year.

Connect with James:Facebook: James FinneganInstagram: James Finnegan Tralee

TEDxBangor tickets:www.tedxbangor.com

And from me, Evelyn, a heartfelt thank you to every single person who listens, shares and supports The Effortless Attraction Podcast. At the release of this episode, we have just celebrated three years of the podcast, and I am incredibly grateful to all of my paid subscribers whose support helps this channel continue.

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Today’s guest, Lynda Duffy, has lived a life filled with remarkable chapters.

Crowned Miss Ireland in 2002, Lynda went on to represent Ireland at Miss World before building a successful career in international recruitment across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, working on major development projects.

Behind the success, however, was a deeply personal struggle. Lynda has spoken openly about living with an eating disorder for more than two decades. After experiencing the life-changing impact of Rapid Transformational Therapy herself, she retrained as a Rapid Transformational Therapist and now helps people create lasting change by working with the subconscious mind.

In this conversation we explore:

* How the conscious and subconscious mind really work

* Why we repeat unwanted habits and behaviours

* Anxiety, overthinking and people-pleasing

* Building self-esteem and confidence

* Why lasting change begins from within

* The importance of commitment if you truly want your life to change

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about how your mind works, this conversation offers practical insights and hope for creating lasting transformation.

To connect with Lynda Duffy:

Website: https://lyndaduffy.ie

Facebook & Instagram: Therapy with Lynda

LinkedIn: Lynda Duffy

To connect with Evelyn McAleer:

Website: https://evelynmcaleer.com

Email: evelyn@evelynmcaleer.com

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