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Great Conversations with Nicola O'Donoghue
Hosted by Nicola O'Donoghue · EN
Great Conversations is a podcast from Intogreat, a gym for the mind for people who are coping on the outside but feel a little disconnected on the inside.
It’s a space for real stories about life, change, and finding your way back to yourself. Through honest, relatable conversations, members of the Intogreat community share their insights and wisdom about how they are building a life that is authentic and affirming. We hope that, as you listen, you feel seen, less alone, and are reminded that small shifts can make a real difference.
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How to Stop Seeking Validation & Start Empowering Yourself with Neelu Agarwal
May 2200:31:33Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to move from self-doubt to self-respect? And how do you build a life and career rooted in purpose, power, and inner peace?In this inspiring episode, Nicola O’Donoghue sits with Neelu Agarwal, Head of Belonging, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Prudential Regulation Authority. Neelu opens up about her journey from growing up with feelings of inferiority to becoming a powerful leader who champions authenticity, vulnerability, and growth in herself and others. You’ll hear:- Why Neelu’s core values are the foundation for a fulfilling life across work, family, and self.- How she shifted from seeking external validation to building self-trust and self-respect.- The impact of postnatal depression and how it became a catalyst for rediscovering her ambition and identity.- The power of tiny steps, personal accountability, and redefining leadership through compassion and imperfection.Whether you're navigating your own identity, leadership journey, or just looking to feel less alone in your struggles, this episode offers a grounded and empowering path forward.💡 Sponsored by Intogreat – a personalised well-being platform designed for ambitious professionals who want to reduce stress, reclaim energy, and deepen their relationships without adding another thing to their to-do list.👉 Start today at www.intogreat.net/consumerFollow Intogreat:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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The Confidence Code: Caroline Brewin’s Neuroscience-Based Formula for Living Without Regret
May 8, 202500:34:14Tap to summarizeWhat if your biggest fear wasn’t failure, but regret?In this episode, Nicola O’Donoghue sits down with Caroline Brewin, the CEO of Brain Powered Coaching, who left a successful 18-year career in banking to follow a deeper purpose: transforming over 1 million lives through neuroscience and confidence coaching.Caroline opens up about:Her leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship.How to listen to the inner voice that says, “There’s more for you.”Her SHARE Model for authentic confidence (without coming across as arrogant)The 5 A’s that anyone can use to build confidence.Why action is the key to growth and how to acknowledge your progress.This isn’t about “fake it till you make it.” It’s about being unapologetically yourself, trusting your instincts, and building confidence from the inside out.Whether you’re navigating imposter syndrome, craving more purpose, or just tired of holding yourself back, this episode is your sign to start now.You can also purchase Caroline's book, Confident, for more tips on how to build confidence in your life: ✨ Great Conversations is brought to you by Intogreat – the personalised well-being platform helping high-achieving individuals manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim joy—one confident step at a time.Follow Intogreat:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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Sam Payne: Breaking the Silence on Early Pregnancy Loss
Apr 24, 202500:37:46Tap to summarizeTrigger Warning: This episode contains a deeply emotional and explicit conversation around early pregnancy loss. Please listen with care.What does it take to lead with courage, challenge societal norms, and still stay grounded in compassion? In this raw and powerful episode, Sam Payne, Co-Founder of Pink Elephants, opens up about what it means to be a fearless leader, grief advocate, and change-maker in women’s health.Sam shares her evolution from embracing change and taking bold action to building a charity that is shifting how society talks about and supports early pregnancy loss. With honesty and insight, she explains the grief no one talks about, how we can better support loved ones through early pregnancy loss, and why Western culture is so ill-equipped to handle loss.This is a conversation about grief, compassion, the power of community, and a reminder that you're not alone. And is for anyone who has experienced early pregnancy loss, loves someone who has, or wants to better understand the emotional realities of miscarriage. Pink Elephants: https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/For miscarriage support in the UK:Tommy's: https://www.tommys.org/Misccariage Association: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/Cradle: https://cradlecharity.org/Great Conversations is sponsored by Intogreat — the personalised well-being platform helping ambitious women reduce stress, build resilience, and thrive on their own terms.Take your next step to deeper balance and self-connection: www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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What Healthy Relationships Really Look Like with PJ Livett
Apr 10, 202500:37:53Tap to summarizeHow do you build strong, loving relationships without losing yourself? In this insightful conversation, Nicola O’Donoghue sits down with PJ Livett, a Sex and Relationship Educator who works with teens to lay the foundation for healthy relationships early on. But her lessons are just as relevant for adults, especially high-achieving, emotionally intelligent women navigating modern love.PJ breaks down the true pillars of a healthy relationship: open communication, mutual respect, and self-worth. She shares how to argue effectively (spoiler: it’s all about active listening and explaining, not blaming), and why building self-esteem is the key to walking away from unhealthy dynamics.You’ll also learn:- How do you get clear on what you value in love and connection?- Why understanding love languages changes everything.- What does emotional intimacy look like when you're thriving on your terms?Whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, this conversation is packed with powerful tools to help you feel more seen, respected, and fulfilled.💡 Sponsored by Intogreat – a personalised well-being platform designed for ambitious women who want to reduce stress, reclaim energy, and deepen their relationships without adding another thing to their to-do list.👉 Start today at www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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Lorna Lewis on Overcoming Postnatal Depression & Perfectionism
Mar 27, 202500:38:47Tap to summarizeBecoming a mother changes everything, but for Lorna Lewis, the Founder of Funked Up Fitness, it also brought unexpected struggles with postpartum depression, identity loss, and the pressure to be the "perfect" mum. In this candid conversation, Lorna shares how fear, anxiety, and comparison shaped her early motherhood experience until she decided to take control of her happiness. Through self-awareness, coaching, and a commitment to personal responsibility, Lorna learned to quiet the negative stories holding her back. She opens up about the pivotal shift that came when she stopped seeking external validation and started trusting herself. From setting boundaries and saying “no” to prioritising her well-being, she explains how she reclaimed her confidence, compartmentalised her mental load, and ultimately found joy in both motherhood and her own identity.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by expectations, whether as a parent or simply as a person, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Intogreat for more insights: www.intogreat.net📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344Follow Lorna at Funked Up Fitness:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkedupfitness/📍 Website: www.funkedup.co.uk
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Leading with Energy: How Peta Stewart Found Fulfilment, Meaning, and Success
Mar 13, 202500:46:43Tap to summarizeIn this inspiring episode of Great Conversations, Nicola O'Donoghue sits down with Peta Stewart to explore the powerful role of energy management in building a fulfilling life and thriving business. Peta opens up about the sacrifices she's made to become a successful entrepreneur, including her conscious decision not to have children — a choice rooted in her deep understanding of where her energy could be best invested.Drawing from her journey as a foster child, a national cyclist, and a business leader, Peta shares how mastering her energy transformed her leadership style and unlocked true success. She reveals her powerful three-part model for success — balancing meaning, monetary value, and fulfilment — and highlights the importance of defining self-worth to achieve balance in all areas of life.From nurturing her team to practicing presence with clients, Peta’s insights will inspire you to rethink success and make intentional choices about where your energy goes. At Intogreat, we believe well-being starts with empowerment. Get the tools to strengthen your mind, challenge norms, and live on your terms. Start today: www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344Follow Peta for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petastewartconveyancing/📍 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RV6JL0oSUppAF8We-T9_g📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petastewartcpc📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peta-stewart-36538326/
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Amy Watson: How We Change the Culture of Harassment for Good
Feb 27, 202500:38:03Tap to summarizeWhy is women’s safety still seen as their responsibility?In this powerful episode, Nicola sits down with Amy Watson, founder of HASSL, to discuss the overlooked power of rest, resilience, and societal change. Amy is tackling one of society’s biggest blind spots: how misogyny is baked into our culture. Through HASSL, she’s not giving women “safety tools”—she’s working to change mindsets. From catcalling, and drink spiking to stalking, she exposes how everyday behaviours contribute to a culture of harassment and why safety should be a societal obligation, not a women’s burden.In this conversation, we explore:🔹 Why rest isn’t a luxury; it’s a game-changer for success and connection.🔹 The mental toll of “harmless” harassment and how we unconsciously tolerate it.🔹 How to start tough but necessary conversations to shift outdated beliefs and create real change.🔹 Why safety should be a shared societal obligation, not just a “women’s issue.”If you've ever felt frustrated by how women are expected to just “deal with” harassment, this episode will give you new ways to push for real cultural change.If you or someone you know is in a domestically abusive relationship, this episode of Great Conversations with Sam Butler provides a wealth of inspiration and advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjZjQlxpmDg&t=12sListen now and be part of the movement for change.🔹 Support the work of HASSL: https://hassl.uk👉 At Intogreat, we believe well-being starts with empowerment. Get the tools to strengthen your mind, challenge norms, and live on your terms. Start today: www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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John Young: The Secret to Lasting Happiness (It’s Not What You Think)
Feb 13, 202500:34:40Tap to summarizeWhat if everything you’ve been told about happiness is wrong?For years, we’ve been sold the idea that more success, more money, and more achievements will bring us joy. But what if the real key to happiness is something much simpler?In this thought-provoking conversation, Nicola sits down with John Young, CEO & Co-Founder of Cognomie Coaching, to challenge the conventional wisdom around success and fulfilment.John shares how losing his business became his biggest breakthrough—helping him step away from the endless chase of more and towards a life built on presence, purpose, and deep connection.If you've ever felt like you're "doing it all" yet still searching for something more, this episode will help you reframe happiness in a way that truly serves you.Listen now and start redefining what happiness means for you.🔹 Feeling stretched thin, even when life looks great on the outside? Intogreat offers personalised tools to help high-achievers like you reclaim balance, energy, and fulfilment without adding more to your plate. Start your journey today: www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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Fiona Arrigo on Awakening to a Heart-Centred Life
Jan 30, 202500:42:28Tap to summarizeThis week, Nicola is joined by the extraordinary Fiona Arrigo for a conversation about humanity’s collective awakening. As the Founder of the Arrigo Programme, she combines spirituality with grounded therapeutic wisdom, making her insights both profound and accessible. Fiona explains how feelings of unworthiness and disconnection are driving much of today’s unrest and why the path forward is to reconnect with ourselves and make heart-based, conscious choices. Fiona opens up about her three near-death experiences, where she broke every bone in her body and had to relearn how to walk. These moments of surrender and transformation shaped her belief in living a life devoted to something greater than ourselves. What stands out is Fiona's ability to bridge the gap between the spiritual and the practical. Her words aren’t just inspiring; they feel like a call to action to meet ourselves with compassion, embrace surrender and live more consciously, with love and intention at the centre of our choices. This conversation will leave you reflecting on what it means to awaken, reconnect, and live purposefully. Follow Fiona at: https://thearrigoprogramme.com/ Follow intogreat: https://www.intogreat.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: / 89635344
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Mick Cronin: From Small-Town Struggles to Social Change Maker
Jan 16, 202500:34:13Tap to summarizeIn this season 5 opener of Great Conversations, Nicola is joined by social change maker Mick Cronin for a powerful discussion on resilience, authenticity, and living a life of purpose. Growing up in a small town outside Dublin, Mick shares how his challenging upbringing and decision to leave Ireland shaped his path toward working with addiction, youth detention, and marginalised communities in Australia. We explore the wisdom he’s gained from decades of transformative work: the importance of being real, supporting rather than fixing others, and finding perspective and gratitude in the face of adversity. Mick opens up about the toll of burnout and his steps to live more fully, reprioritising family and not sweating the small stuff as he embarks on a new business to create job opportunities for marginalised communities. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that our past doesn’t define us—it equips us with the tools to make an impact. Follow intogreat: https://www.intogreat.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: / 89635344
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