After 17 years in banking, Rachael Uí Bhaoill walked away from the being extremely successful in the corporate world to starting from scratch building something completely her own, after an injury opened her eyes to what needed changing in her life.

In this week’s episode of Shake the Ground, Nathalie chats with Rachael about taking the leap from a high earning financial planner to starting from scratch. Rachael is the founder of Spreag, the renovation strategy business helping people create beautiful homes without losing control of their finances. But this conversation goes far beyond bricks and budgets.

We talk about the career that shaped her, the injury that forced her to slow down and reassess everything, taking the risk of leaving security behind, and why financial clarity is one of the greatest forms of freedom.

We also dive into the power of social media, how Instagram unexpectedly became a huge part of growing her business. If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers, renovating a home, starting something of your own, or simply finding the courage to begin again, this episode is for you.

Follow Rachael here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.renovation.strategist?igsh=dHAzam1wMDV4ZHc2 ⁠

Follow Nathalie here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathalielennon_?igsh=eDNpdGcwbWVncmtu&utm_source=qr ⁠

Check out Spreag here: ⁠https://www.spreag.ie/⁠

Subscribe to our YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@shakethegroundpodcast

At just 22 years old, Adam Sweeney became one of the youngest Irish people to summit Mount Everest & this week he joins Nathalie to talk us through the entire journey.

In this episode, they talk about what it really takes to chase a dream most people would never dare to pursue. From months of preparation and life in the death zone, to fear, resilience and why comfort can be the biggest thing holding us back.

This is a conversation about adventure, mindset and discovering what you’re truly capable of. A story that is truly hard to even comprehend from a young man that already history.

Follow Adam here: https://www.instagram.com/adamtsweeney

Follow Nathalie here: https://www.instagram.com/nathalielennon_

Subscribe to our YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@shakethegroundpodcast

This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Seán Kinane, founder of Health Matters, where he has spent years helping everyone from elite athletes to everyday people better understand their bodies.

In this episode, Seán breaks down the science behind health and fitness in a way that actually makes sense. From why VO₂ max has become one of the biggest predictors of long-term health, to whether Zone 2 training deserves all the hype, he challenges many of the fitness trends and misconceptions we see online every day.

Together, they explore why getting fitter isn’t just about looking better, the biggest mistakes people make with their training, how to know if you’re actually improving, and why the numbers on your watch don’t always tell the full story.

Whether you’re a runner chasing a PB, someone trying to improve your health, or simply curious about what your body is capable of, this conversation is packed with practical advice that could change the way you train & think about fitness.

Follow Seán here:
https://www.instagram.com/thevo2fella

Follow Nathalie here:
https://www.instagram.com/nathalielennon_

Subscribe to our YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/@shakethegroundpodcast