Leanne and Orla, taking stock. After a run of powerful conversations, they sit down to reflect on the guests who've been on the show, the feedback that's poured in from listeners, and the things those stories stirred up in themselves. They talk about the family who show up every day despite everything stacked against them, the healer who divides opinion, and the guest whose story left grown men ringing home in tears. From there the conversation turns personal and unguarded: fear and bravado, resting bitch face, imposter syndrome, growing up mixed-race in Ireland, a dad who survived more than he ever let on, and Leanne's first nervous steps into an Al-Anon meeting after years of unknowingly carrying someone else's addiction. It's a wide-ranging, funny, and raw episode about masking, healing, racism, grief, and choosing kindness — with a fair few tangents about concerts, getaway driving, and the Luas thrown in for good measure.Timecodes00:00 – Intro: no guest this week, just Leanne and Orla reflecting on the podcast so far00:41 – Listener feedback on Asha, Georgia and Mikey's family — positivity, sibling relationships, and "showing up" through struggle02:34 – What it might really be like behind the positivity; wanting to be witnessed rather than performing okay03:44 – Respecting guests' boundaries — "lived stories vs. told stories" and not being entitled to more04:06 – Feedback on Jackie's episode — a husband's reaction, "a tower of strength"05:33 – Why so many male listeners connect with episodes exploring female relationships and vulnerability06:38 – Feedback on Mandy's episode — soul retrieval, skepticism, and curiosity07:33 – Fear vs. impulsiveness — roller coasters, theme parks, and masking fear from the kids09:30 – Bungee jumps, parachutes, and facing fears (mostly not)10:48 – "Resting bitch face," body language, and being read by people who've been through trauma12:36 – Imposter syndrome — growing up mixed-race in Ireland and not knowing where you fit16:15 – Rising racism, a roadside incident, and a partner's first real brush with it17:16 – Racism in school — teachers, bullying, and a brother called names17:53 – Orla's dad mistaken for a "foreigner" moving into his own house20:12 – Her dad's story — army service, resilience, and being "a man full of stories"21:52 – Turning inherited pain into purpose — choosing to help other people23:18 – On healing being a choice, and why not everyone owes their story23:43 – Leanne on going to her first Al-Anon meeting26:32 – Realising she was never fully healed — codependency and being "addicted to chaos"28:47 – The letter that finally pushed her toward healing29:10 – Nerves, courage, and finding her voice in the room31:46 – How she found the meetings, and the "slap of reality"32:49 – Encouraging others affected by someone else's addiction to just try a meeting33:31 – On bravery, survival mode, and a story about ayahuasca and total transformation34:50 – Breaking free of the boxes other people put you in36:16 – Fear of "big things" — driving, crashes, and playful banter about bravery37:32 – A running joke about robbing a bank and being the getaway driver38:14 – Worry about kids on scooters and safety on the roads39:30 – Lighter chat: Take That, Robbie Williams, and Gary Barlow live41:34 – A chaotic Luas ride home from a Wolfe Tones gig, surrounded by Take That fans42:22 – Football talk and TikTok crushes43:11 – Safety concerns on the Luas — women being harassed and attacked44:29 – A racist incident in town — "go back to where you came from"44:55 – Letting go of caring what people think, and choosing not to judge45:37 – Choosing kindness over resentment — "it's hard to be a bitch"46:27 – Grief and anger after losing her dad and brother47:12 – Coming full circle — why they started the podcast in the first place47:41 – Closing thoughts on acknowledging our stories and helping others be themselves48:07 – Masking grief as a mum, daughter, and sister49:42 – The "double bind" — mixed signals kids pick up on, and how it shapes them50:34 – The cultural double bind of never quite belonging51:09 – Sign-off — be kind, be open, and be guide
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