The Soul Seekers with Ellen Podcast
By Ellen Shilling
This not another self help podcast, I'm not interested in telling you how to live your life, what you should do or how you should deal with your challenges.
What I am interested in is talking to people with stories to tell. People who have been through adversity and used it to thrive and not just survive.
I'm interested in hearing how people turn a "failure" into a turning point. I'm interested in the moments when they said "enough" and what they did from there.
And so this podcast will be about stories, adversity, having a laugh at yourself and some ah-ha moments along the way
What I am interested in is talking to people with stories to tell. People who have been through adversity and used it to thrive and not just survive.
I'm interested in hearing how people turn a "failure" into a turning point. I'm interested in the moments when they said "enough" and what they did from there.
And so this podcast will be about stories, adversity, having a laugh at yourself and some ah-ha moments along the way
The Soul Seekers with Ellen PodcastJun 03, 2023
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01:09:48
Letting go & having fun with Dani Sheil
I've known Dani for a long time and we have always had great chats. During this conversation we talk about
- Letting go
- the importance of laughter
- finding peace in the midst of chaos
- keeping it REAL
And much more!
Check out Dani's website - https://danisheil.com/ for details of all her wonderful retreats, classes and workshops, you'll just love the lavender head massage.
Dec 12, 202356:24
Soul chats with Sharon Lawless of Flawless films - death, dying and soaring
During part 2 of our conversation, Sharon talks about her latest trilogy - Inside the hospice, what she learnt from death and dying and also what's next for her. Or rather I should say who is next! Rosemary Smith is an Irish Trailblazer. She became knows as a rally driver in the late 50’s & 60’s and 70’s, but she was also a model, dress designer, and an achiever - who landed in the driving seat of a rally car because she couldn’t read a map!
Jul 06, 202344:21
Soul chats with Sharon Lawless of Flawless films - adoption stories
Imagine this: you are 19 years old and you become pregnant. You're sent to a private nursing home to have your baby and one day after giving birth you see a couple arriving, something about them makes you suspicious. Shortly after you are told that you have one night with your baby boy after which you re forced to give him up for adoption. You spend the next 50 years looking for him.
This is Tressa's story, listen to find out what happens. Sharon Lawless of Flawless films shares her story of how she came to make Adoption Stories, the people she met and the shocking legislation that stopped people from finding their families.
Transcription available shortly here
This is Tressa's story, listen to find out what happens. Sharon Lawless of Flawless films shares her story of how she came to make Adoption Stories, the people she met and the shocking legislation that stopped people from finding their families.
Transcription available shortly here
Jun 23, 202301:01:38
Relax. Let go. Breathe
This guided short meditation is for you if you find it hard to switch off at night, you're living in the future or the past, or your stress & anxiety levels are heightened.
This is for you if you want to sleep well, feel better and let go of the stress that's impacting you.
No previous experience is necessary.
Website: www.EllenShilling.ie
Jun 08, 202310:40
Soul chats with Caroline Meade - manifesting, IVF & fertility
An honest, open and raw conversation about the reality of Spirituality, infertility, miscarriage, manifestation and surrendering with Caroline Meade of Itstimeforme. Our chat in the big blue chair was so inspiring that I found it hard to cut anything out and so I didn't! I hope you enjoy it - some of the highlights are:
Journey from Law to Wellness via a pack of her granny's tarot cards.
Awakening your intuition
Why not to go to a tarot card reader
No “one size fits all” when it comes to wellness and healing
Perceptions of who we are as “healers”
How showing up for herself has helped her succeed in work - what burnout showed her.
Dispelling the myths - I have a spiritual life = I have a happy life
How to find your intuition - and you know where it is.
Looking for answers “outside of myself”
Losing her Dad as she was going through IVF and during COVID
How to read the signs from the universe.
Her journey to conceive - and it’s not what you think!
Saying enough is enough - letting go of a pressurised definition of success.
I had to turn into a “b1tch” to be heard: loosing her voice during IVF.
Getting a positive COVID test and negative pregnancy test in the same day
How her body guided her to stop
The peace she found during the 4 weeks as she was miscarrying.
Manifestation - baby, relationships, careers
We talk about relationships, manifesting a partner or anything you want into your life.
To surrender does not mean you have to give it up, how wanting something so much might keep you stuck.
Sometimes your intuition leads you away from the thing that you wish for only to bring you back again
Again a full transcription of this podcast is available here
And thank you Linda McGann for the wonderful music
Journey from Law to Wellness via a pack of her granny's tarot cards.
Awakening your intuition
Why not to go to a tarot card reader
No “one size fits all” when it comes to wellness and healing
Perceptions of who we are as “healers”
How showing up for herself has helped her succeed in work - what burnout showed her.
Dispelling the myths - I have a spiritual life = I have a happy life
How to find your intuition - and you know where it is.
Looking for answers “outside of myself”
Losing her Dad as she was going through IVF and during COVID
How to read the signs from the universe.
Her journey to conceive - and it’s not what you think!
Saying enough is enough - letting go of a pressurised definition of success.
I had to turn into a “b1tch” to be heard: loosing her voice during IVF.
Getting a positive COVID test and negative pregnancy test in the same day
How her body guided her to stop
The peace she found during the 4 weeks as she was miscarrying.
Manifestation - baby, relationships, careers
We talk about relationships, manifesting a partner or anything you want into your life.
To surrender does not mean you have to give it up, how wanting something so much might keep you stuck.
Sometimes your intuition leads you away from the thing that you wish for only to bring you back again
Again a full transcription of this podcast is available here
And thank you Linda McGann for the wonderful music
Jun 03, 202301:09:48
Soul chats with Anna Frankland of Reform Pilates
During my first ever episode of the soul seekers with Ellen, I chat with Anna Frankland, owner of Reform Pilates. She is a mum, business owner, pilates teacher, student, incredible swimmer and all around amazing person. I first came across Anna a number of years ago when we were both doing triathlons, actually everyone knew Anna as she was consistently winning and smiling as she did so. Then I got to know her as we both swam together and I was always awestruck by how happy she was at 6am! The more time I spent with her the more I came to admire her pragmatism, her optimism and her willingness to laugh at life. And then I knew, there was more to this woman than the outer accomplishments, this came from a deeper experience and that had me intrigued, I knew this woman had a story to tell and wisdom to share and that's why I asked her to be the first guest on this podcast.
Some of the things we cover are:
Dealing with the inner conflict - staying at home v's pursuing a career
How two screaming babies in a bassinet on a long haul flight lead to one of the biggest decisions of their lives
Client story - Pilates can inspire you to go for a promotion!
Pilates builds self esteem, Anna and her team help you to change your perspective to focus on what you can do
Annas definition of success meant she said no to a opening a second studio
Her tips for work - family balance - “You can do anything but you can't do everything"
Surrounding herself with the right people
Sometimes success is letting go
Modelling self-care for your children and not modelling the pursuit of goals
Please do get in touch if you have anything that you would like me to cover - info@ellenshilling.ie
And a full transcription of this podcast is now available here
And thank you Linda McGann for the wonderful intro and outro music
Some of the things we cover are:
Dealing with the inner conflict - staying at home v's pursuing a career
How two screaming babies in a bassinet on a long haul flight lead to one of the biggest decisions of their lives
Client story - Pilates can inspire you to go for a promotion!
Pilates builds self esteem, Anna and her team help you to change your perspective to focus on what you can do
Annas definition of success meant she said no to a opening a second studio
Her tips for work - family balance - “You can do anything but you can't do everything"
Surrounding herself with the right people
Sometimes success is letting go
Modelling self-care for your children and not modelling the pursuit of goals
Please do get in touch if you have anything that you would like me to cover - info@ellenshilling.ie
And a full transcription of this podcast is now available here
And thank you Linda McGann for the wonderful intro and outro music
May 25, 202345:57