Heart of the Matter Podcast
with Naomi Sturdy
Discussions and Conversations on Yoga, society shifts and changes, mental health, physical health, creativity, careers and life.
This Irish podcast aims to dig deeper and get to the heart of the matter on who we are, and why we are doing what we do.
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You can access the podcast through ITUNES, Google Podcasts and Spotify platforms. There is also an archive of recorded episodes from 2019-2020 through the links below.
Emer Harrington ‘Positive Opportunities in Change’
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Emer Harrington who is a Yoga teacher based in Cork. We had a great chat about transitioning to the online...
Cecily Milne ‘Reserve the right to change your mind
It was a delight to chat with Yoga teacher Cecily Milne for this episode. Cecily is a successful international teacher and founder of Yoga Detour. She has...
Melissa Curtis ‘Empowering Women’
It was a joy to chat with Melissa Curtis for this episode. She is a Dublin based Yoga teacher specialising in Yoga for women, from all stages of life and from...
Cyndi Lee ‘Unfolding the Path’
It was a great pleasure and privilege to get to chat to Cyndi Lee for this episode. I took some fo my Yoga training with Cyndi a number of years ago and have...
Manasi Sridhar ‘Start Again’
This is the first episode in a new series of the podcast for 2020 and it was just a delight to chat to Manasi. Manasi is a Yoga teacher based in Dublin,...
Ruth Allen ‘Covid 19 and being with what Is’
Dr. Ruth Allen is an Outdoor Therapist, Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in the Uk. In our current life adaptations with all things Corona Virus related,...
International Women’s Day Special Episode
This episode is a very special one. A collaboration with amazing women who very kindly shared their voices, answering the question ‘What advice or wisdom...
Anthony Claffey ‘Your body is the ultimate healer’
Anthony is a Coru registered Physical Therapist & trained with ‘Anatomy in Motion’ whose approach and practice is probably different from what you’re used...
Lucy Bloom ‘Women’s Health’
Lucybloom is a Dublin based Yoga teacher, she found Yoga many years ago while living a hectic lifestyle in London. After years as a make-up artist in both the...
John Belton ‘Burnout to Flow State in Business and LIfe’
John Belton is a Dublin based business owner of his renowned training facility No.17 P/T. He has been working and involved in the business of fitness since...
Claire Walsh ‘How long can you hold your breath?’
Claire Walsh is a breath work practitioner, voice and movement coach and competitive freediver. When Claire is not under water or competing, she is based in...
2019 End of Year Special Episode
This podcast has been such an adventure and learning experience this year and this episode features some of the highlights from all of the conversations....
Kathy Scott ‘The Heroines Journey’
In this final interview episode of 2019, I sat down with Kathy Scott. Kathy Scott is the creative director of The Trailblazery and is passionate about...
James Higgins ‘Yoga, Surfing, and figuring it out’
In this episode I sat down with James Higgins, an international Yoga teacher from San Francisco. I have been attending James immersion events in Dublin since...
Mari Kennedy ‘Yoga, Celtic Wisdom and Embracing Imperfection’
In this episode I sat down with Mari Kennedy. Mari is based in Dublin and works as a Women’s Leadership coach, an organisational and well being consultant,...
Rachel Land ‘ A Yoga Teaching Journey’
In this episode I got the great opportunity to speak with international Yoga teacher Rachel Land. It was so easy to chat with her about Yoga, anatomy,...
Liz Costigan Fleury ‘Sharing the Real’
In this episode I sat down with the wonderful Liz Costigan Fleury. Liz is a Yoga teacher based in Dublin. Among many other offerings, she hosts retreats,...
Katie Coldrick ‘Infectious Enthusiasm’
In this episode I sat down with the wonderful Katie Coldrick. Katie is a Yoga teacher, an amazing creative soul and fabulous chef. She offers Immersive...
Sarah Doyle ‘Compassion and Care’
In this episode I sat down with Sarah Doyle. Sarah is a life coach based in Dublin and we talked about a lot. it was a real pleasure to chat with Sarah about...
Andy Myers ‘Passion and purpose’
In this episode I sat down with Andy in his studio in Terenure. Andy has been running the Movement Studio for 6 years now and continues to in his words...
Miriam Kerins Hussey ‘Integrative Health Care’
In this episode I sit down with Miriam Kerins Hussey. We chat about her career change from pharmacy to a more holistic approach. She has a great perspective...
Fiona O’ Donnell ‘Sitting with our Experience’
In this first episode of the second series, I sit down with Fiona O’ Donnell. We talk about her experience to date with Mindfulness practices and Meditation....
Orla McAdam ‘Finding Balance’
I first met Orla in 2013 at a special week long Acro Yoga Immersion. Since then we have crossed paths many times and I would regard her as an extremely...
Lou Horgan ‘A Woman’s Way’
I first met Lou way back when going to Yoga classes in Dublin. Lou’s name has become synonymous with Women and Yoga. She is a highly experienced Yoga teacher...
Michael Ryan ‘Unexpected Change’
Michael and I first met through the Yoga community in Dublin. I attended a retreat in the Burren in 2010 where Michael taught and was inspired by his...
Eithne Kennedy ‘Inner Wisdom’
Eithne and I first met through the Yoga community in Dublin. I was immediately drawn to Eithne, her sense of calm, ease in herself, warmth and genuine...
Dara O Boyle ‘When the struggle is Real’
I first met Dara in 2013 when he contacted me to teach at his facility. Dara is without doubt one of the most enthusiastic people I know. He is extremely...
Clare Mulvany ‘The Power of Stories’
I first got to know Clare online, as I worked with her through creative explorations over the course of a year. The first time we met in person was recording...
Jody Kennedy ‘Rite of Passage’
Jody and I had our first meeting in the Sea, which I feel is the best place to meet and get to know anyone:-) Jody has a wild spirit and is courageous in his...