Riverdance principal dancer Amy Mae Dolan joins Carla for a conversation about resilience, passion, and life on and off stage.

Amy Mae and Carla talk self-doubt and the importance of self-belief & commitment to always improving even when you've already landed a dream job, and how a foot injury almost changed her course. Don't miss this one if you want to find out just how much work goes on behind the scenes at the iconic Riverdance.

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And see Riverdance.com for tour details.

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The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original. Presented by Half of Carla aka Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

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Carla is joined by Rebecca Shekleton, broadcaster, podcaster and host of 98FM’s Big Breakfast. Rebecca opens up about the voice in her head that told her she wasn’t enough and how she learned to turn it into fuel instead of fear. From childhood karaoke machines to carving out a career in radio, she shares her journey with honesty, humour, and explore what “enough” really means.

Follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebshek

Tune into 98FM's Big Breakfast with Rebecca and Brendan, weekday mornings from 7am.

If you want to get in touch, if you’ve feedback or a topic you want to discuss, email us Carla@GoLoud.com

The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original. Presented by Half of Carla aka Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

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A mind-expanding conversation on self-doubt, inner critics, and why your thoughts aren’t always telling the truth!

This week Carls is joined by psychologist and cognitive scientist Dr. John Francis Leader (JFL). They talk about perfectionism and how to shift the stories we tell ourselves. John shares powerful metaphors, practical tools, and insights that just might rewire how you see yourself - and your potential.

Find John at jfl.com

Whether you're struggling to believe in yourself or just curious about how our minds really work, this one’s for you.

If you want to get in touch, if you’ve feedback or a topic you want to discuss, email us Carla@GoLoud.com

The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original. Presented by Half of Carla aka Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

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In this episode Carla is joined by the stylish, wise, and effortlessly cool Cathy O'Connor.

Cathy is one of Ireland’s leading fashion stylists and a personal shopper at Kildare Village, she is also a passionate advocate for sustainable fashion and challenging ageism in the industry.

In this conversation, Cathy shares her thoughts on the deeper impact of fashion - how it influences confidence, self-image, and the way people present themselves to the world. She reflects on her experiences helping countless individuals rediscover their personal style and embrace fashion as a form of self-expression rather than simply following trends.

A compelling discussion about her journey, her philosophy on style, and the power of fashion beyond the surface!

Follow Cathy on Instagram @cathyocstylist

And find out more about her grassroots movement that is highlighting women over 40 and championing inclusivity @women_unbranded

If you want to get in touch, if you’ve feedback or a topic you want to discuss, email us Carla@GoLoud.com

The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original. Presented by Half of Carla aka Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

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& YouTube https://www.youtube.com/halfofcarla

In this episode, Carla sits down with Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw known to many as Modern Irish Mom on Instagram for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation.

Lisa’s Instagram is filled with hilarious videos poking fun at mom life, along with plenty of fashion content. But behind the laughs and style, Lisa has a truly remarkable story.

She opens up about her journey from overcoming childhood bullying to being crowned Miss Ireland Universe and making a bold move to NYC on a whim. Now, as a mother and online creator, she shares how faith has guided her through life’s toughest challenges, including her battle with a serious heart condition.

Lisa recounts the harrowing experience of waking up in a high-dependency ICU after life-saving open-heart surgery and the long road to recovery that followed. Please note: we do discuss details of Lisa’s surgery, so listen with care.

Follow Lisa on Instagram www.instagram.com/modernirishmom

Get in touch - Carla@GoLoud.com

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The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original. Presented by Half of Carla aka Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

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In this episode, Carla is joined by singer, songwriter, and self-confessed yapper, Erica Cody. They dive into the story behind her brand Rally Grl, the importance of carving out space for creativity, and why she sees herself as her biggest competitor.
Erica opens up about facing self-doubt how she’s found her own way to silence it and reach for the stars anyway!

Follow Erica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ericacody

Keep an eye on her brand Rally Grl https://www.instagram.com/rally.grl

And check out her latest single “Grl Don’t Do It”

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Get in touch - Carla@GoLoud.com

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The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original. Presented by Half of Carla aka Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

Follow Carla on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/halfofcarla

& YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/halfofcarla

The curse of comparison, negative friends, body image holding back relationships, failing to stay on track, and braving a brand new start are some of the areas covered this week in a special ‘mailbag’ episode - where Carla reads listeners messages and gives her opinion and some advice.

And the self compassion pioneer that Carla mentions is Dr Kristen Neff. Read more about her work here.

New episode every Tuesday. Get in touch email Carla@GoLoud.com

If you have ever felt 'not good enough' or struggled with negative self-talk, this is the podcast for you. In Carla's journey, of losing over half her body weight, she discovered that the biggest transformation wasn’t physical, it was learning to silence her inner critic and reframe her thinking.

Carla is joined by guests who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

Half of Carla’s 'The Imperfectionist' is a GoLoud original.

Presented by Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

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This week, Carla is joined by the passionate presenter, broadcaster, and health coach, Clare McKenna.

Clare shares insights from her career, the power of putting yourself out there and embracing life’s magic moments. Clare & Carla explore why being “full of yourself” should be seen as a positive, the importance of meaningful connections, and the natural ebbs and flows of adult friendships. They also dive into the wellness industry, the value of regularly checking in with yourself, and why staying in your comfort zone might be holding you back.

Follow Clare on Instagram - www.instagram.com/claremckennapresents

Find out more about her events and courses on www.nourishyourself.ie

And catch her on her show “Alive & Kicking" Sundays, 8-9am on Newstalk.

If you want to get in touch, if you’ve feedback or a topic you want to discuss, email us Carla@GoLoud.com

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

Follow Carla on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/halfofcarla

& YouTube https://www.youtube.com/halfofcarla

The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original.

Presented by Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd