In this episode of the Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina is joined by Sharon McNulty, founder of Joyful Spaces, for a deeply honest and insightful conversation about the connection between our homes, our habits, and our mental health.

Sharon’s journey began in healthcare, working closely with families in their own homes. Over time, she noticed a common thread - overwhelm.

Busy lives, constant demands, and environments that no longer supported the people living in them. What started as an observation has grown into a powerful mission: helping people create spaces that don’t just look better, but feel better.

This episode goes far beyond decluttering.

Together, Martina and Sharon explore how our surroundings can directly impact our stress levels, our ability to cope, and even our overall wellbeing.

Through real-life client stories, Sharon shares how simple, intentional changes can reduce anxiety, lift emotional weight, and bring a sense of calm back into everyday life.💬

“That last day we were together was the last bad head day I had.” From overwhelmed households to life-changing transformations, this conversation highlights just how powerful the right support - and the right system - can be.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to keep on top of everything, or that your environment is adding to your stress rather than easing it, this episode will resonate.It’s not about perfection.

It’s about creating space - physically and mentally - for a better way of living.

In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina speaks with Norma Findlay, Head of Clinical Operations at Tierco Healthcare, to explore the true importance of 24-hour postural care.

Norma shares her clinical experience and insights into why posture cannot be considered in isolation, but must be supported across the full 24-hour period, from lying and sitting to transfers and personal care.

The conversation highlights the risks of poor positioning over time, including the development of avoidable complications such as pressure injuries, reduced mobility and loss of independence.

Together, Martina and Norma discuss how a more holistic approach to care can improve outcomes, support rehabilitation and enhance quality of life for those who require assistance with daily living.

This episode offers practical guidance and thought-provoking insight for clinicians, caregivers and healthcare professionals who want to better understand how consistent, clinically led positioning can make a lasting difference.

In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina speaks with Claire Bowes for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about resilience, trauma, and rebuilding a life with purpose.

Claire shares her experience of losing her sight at just 15 years old following the Omagh bombing - and how, in an instant, everything changed.

She reflects on the emotional and physical challenges that followed, from navigating sudden sight loss to adjusting to a completely new way of living.

Through honesty and strength, Claire offers powerful insight into what it means to move forward after trauma - not without difficulty, but with determination, perspective, and resilience.

The conversation also explores Claire’s journey into music, entrepreneurship, and education, as well as the role purpose and mindset have played in shaping the life she has built today.

Together, this episode is a moving and thought-provoking discussion about overcoming adversity, finding strength in the hardest moments, and creating meaning beyond life’s challenges.