The Resonate Podcast with Aideen

What if the most powerful pivot in your life begins the moment you admit you don’t know the next step?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen sits down with photographer, coach, and guide Michèle Sennesael to explore a life shaped not by certainty, but by listening. Michèle shares her journey from the intensity of a prestigious newsroom to a quieter, truer path—one that began with a hunch sparked by the Haiti earthquake and...

What happens when you stop trying to be “good” and start listening to your body? In this intimate and eye-opening conversation, Aideen welcomes back empowerment coach Julie Vander Meulen to explore the hidden rules of Good Girl Syndrome—how it frays our nervous systems, shapes our relationships, and quietly erodes our joy.

Through real stories and practical, compassionate tools, Julie shares how a single word like“ouch” can soften c...

What happens when the life you built can no longer hold who you’re becoming?

In this raw conversation, Aideen sits down with Kanika Vasudeva, energy coach, strategist, and truth-teller, to explore the transformation that began with a private unraveling: a business losing momentum, a marriage dissolving, and the unimaginable grief of stillbirth. 

What followed wasn’t a quick reinvention, but a clearing. Years of inner work. Training i...

What would happen if you turned love into a song—and dared to sing it out loud?
In this moving episode, Aideen shares the story of Caryn, who—at nearly 60 and new to singing—decided to record a love song for her wedding. Inspired by an Instagram clip of a groom hearing his bride’s voice for the first time, Caryn set out to learn, record, and reveal her heart through music in just two months.

Together, we explore how she moved fr...

What if the rules you’ve been following are the bars of an invisible cage? In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Aideen sits down with empowerment coach and writer Julie Vander Muelen to unpack Good Girl Syndrome - the quiet conditioning that keeps women overgiving, overworking, and chasing approval long after they’ve already proven themselves.

Julie shares her journey, from living by social norm that didn’t fit, to fi...

Grief can shrink the world and silence the parts of ourselves we most need to hear. In this episode, we sit down with somatic grief therapist Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki to explore how simple, body-based practices—breath, movement, sleep, and nutrition—can calm your nervous system and help you carry loss with steadiness and resilience.

Jason shares his personal journey after losing his sister in 1998, revealing why talk therapy alone co...

Irish actress Geraldine Plunkett shares her remarkable journey from school plays to becoming one of Ireland's most beloved performers across stage and screen. She reflects on her surprise entry into acting, her experiences with the Abbey Theatre, and her current role in Sheila Forsey's new play "The Memory Room."

• Started acting after being discovered by Abbey Theatre director Frank Dermody during a sc...

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Áine Gleeson, founder of WowWe, shares how reconnecting with her singing voice transformed her confidence, leadership, and sense of self. She reflects on the role music played in her childhood, the rejection at age fourteen that silenced her voice for decades, and the small but brave steps that helped her reclaim it later in life.

Áine opens up about joining a local music group as an adult, l...

Alyse Bacine shares her groundbreaking approach to trauma healing and the profound impact it has on authentic self-expression. She explains how childhood experiences create limiting beliefs that prevent us from expressing our true selves and offers practical methods for releasing these blocks.

• Trauma isn't always a catastrophic event—often it's subtle childhood experiences that create lasting programming
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What happens when the very thing that once terrifies you becomes the place where you feel most fulfilled?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Stacy Simon shares her powerful journey from being paralysed by speaking anxiety to becoming a confident trainer with the US Air Force.

For years, Stacy avoided visibility—her voice would shake, anxiety would take over, and traditional public speaking courses like Toastmasters never reache...

What if confidence isn’t something you build by pushing harder—but something that emerges when you expand your energy?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by transformational coach Danita Young, who shares the insight that changed everything for her: when we make decisions from a contracted energetic state, shaped by fear, limiting beliefs, and generational patterns... we recreate the same outcomes, again and a...

What if your brand didn’t start with a strategy—but with a feeling?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by intuitive branding and website designer Liz Ellery for a grounded, inspiring conversation about creating a business that truly reflects who you are.

Liz shares how intuition can be a powerful guide in both design and decision-making, and why your body is often the first place misalignment shows up. We explo...

What if you could understand what people are really saying—without a single word being spoken?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by internationally renowned facial profiling and body language expert Joseph McGuire for a fascinating exploration of nonverbal communication, intuition, and ancient Chinese face reading.

Joseph shares how a lifelong fascination with observing people led him to the subtle art of read...

Executive stage presence coach Erin Duffy returns to discuss how authentic leadership presence transforms careers and inspires others, whether on camera or in person. She shares practical techniques for creating meaningful connections in virtual environments and challenges common misconceptions about what it means to be a leader.

• The key to camera confidence is seeing beyond the technology to connect with the person on t...

Opera singer and vocal coach Ekaterina Kardakova shares powerful insights on how voice techniques from the stage can transform business leaders' communication and presence. She reveals her journey from performing at prestigious venues like La Scala to helping executives harness their voices to build trust, credibility, and influence in the corporate world.

• Most business professionals underestimate voice's cruci...

Emmy award-winning vocalist and intuitive vocal coach Deonna Marie shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma to becoming a transformative voice teacher who heals more than just vocal technique. Through her unique approach, she helps clients remove psychological masks and connect with their authentic expression, teaching that true singing is about feeling, not just sound.

• Discovering her singing talent during chil...

Unleash your personal style with insights from executive stylist Nina Fountain in this vibrant episode. 

With an unexpected career transition from management consultant to styling expert, Nina delves into how mastering your style can transform not only your outward appearance but also your self-image and presence in the professional sphere.

Nina emphasizes that personal style is a unique form of communication—one that speak...

What if you could step into a photograph and truly be seen? Join us on the Resonate podcast as we welcome Éadaoin Curtin, a remarkable photographer, educator, and copywriter dedicated to breaking the chains of perfectionism and self-judgment. 

This episode is a heartfelt dive into Éadaoin's unique journey from brand photography to empowering visibility work, where she creates environments that allow clients to reveal their esse...

Have you ever felt held back by your past experiences or by how others perceive you?

Deep down, you know there’s more to life, and when you’re not expanding into your potential, it can feel frustrating—even discouraging.

But what if you could release those old limitations and step into the best version of yourself?

The New You Meditation is a 20-minute guided journey to help you:

Connect with your unique gifts and recognize your true p...