Live Wild
Live Wild is a podcast hosted by IFTA-nominated Irish actor Hilary Rose, best known for her role as Mairead in The Young Offenders. In the show, she explores adventure and the idea of living wild and free in a modern world, drawing on her own blog LiveWild.ie. Hilary interviews people from all walks of life, especially those who live and work outside society's usual boundaries, are passionate about what they do, or think outside the box. The podcast reflects her love of wild food, wild thoughts, and intentional action, with freedom framed as a personal choice that begins within.
Episodes
#57 Summer Pause - See You in September
As another wonderful season of Live Wild comes to a close, Hilary Rose is taking a short summer break.In this brief solo episode, Hilary shares a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has listened, supported and been part of the Live Wild community this season. As a busy mum of two, she's looking forward to spending the summer making memories with her family, getting outdoors and embracing a slower
#56 Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
What if laughter is more than just entertainment? What if it’s survival, connection and healing?In this solo episode of Live Wild, Hilary Rose reflects on the deeper role humour has played in her life - not just as someone who works in comedy, but as someone who has genuinely needed it through difficult times.From growing up with Irish humour as a form of connection and coping, to working in comed
#55 Nourish & Flow Festival 2026: RestFest - Rest, Recharge & Renew
What would it feel like to truly switch off… and be held for a weekend?In this special episode of Live Wild, Hilary Rose is joined by Wendy Riordan, founder of the Nourish & Flow Festival, for a beautiful conversation about rest, connection and creating space to come back to yourself.Nourish & Flow is a women-only, festival-style retreat designed to feel both expansive and deeply grounding
#54 The Words That Shape Your Inner World and Your Life
The words you speak - especially the ones you say to yourself - are not neutral.In this solo episode, Hilary Rose explores the quiet but powerful impact of language on our inner world. From everyday phrases like “I’m wrecked” or “I can’t cope,” to the deeper beliefs we repeat over time, our words shape how we feel, how we respond, and how we experience our lives.Hilary shares how the nervous syste
#53 Change - Moving With What’s Already Shifting
Change is something we say we want… until we start to feel it.In this solo episode, Hilary Rose reflects on the subtle but powerful shifts that come with this time of year. As we move into spring, there’s a natural sense of forward motion - in nature and within ourselves. But even when change is needed, it can still feel uncomfortable, because it asks us to let go of what’s familiar.This episode i
#52 Niall Breslin - Singer, Songwriter & Mental Health Advocate
In this episode of Live Wild, Hilary Rose is joined by Niall Breslin (Bressie) for a powerful conversation on mental health, creativity and the systems shaping how we live.Niall shares how creativity has been central to his life - not just as an outlet, but as a way of understanding problems and navigating the world. Together, they explore loneliness, community, and why so much of what we label as
#51 Daragh Fleming - Poet & Spoken Word Artist
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of depression, grief and suicide.Words have the power to heal, connect and help us make sense of emotions we often struggle to name. In this episode of Live Wild, writer and spoken word artist Daragh Fleming joins Hilary Rose for a thoughtful and deeply honest conversation about creativity, vulnerability and modern life.Daragh shares how writing fi
#50 The Quiet Courage of Showing Up
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take one small step forward.In this solo episode, Hilary Rose reflects on the seasonal shift from winter into spring - a reminder that life, like nature, moves in cycles. After periods of rest or reflection, there often comes a quiet moment when something inside us feels ready to move again.Showing up doesn’t have to mean dramatic change. It might simply b
#49 A Voice Note to Myself
When the world feels unsteady, the scared part of you gets louder.This solo episode is a voice note - to Hilary’s inner child, and maybe to yours too. A gentle reminder that anxiety in uncertain times isn’t weakness, it’s a nervous system doing its job.You don’t need to fix anything. You don’t need to be braver, stronger or more positive. You just need reassurance.This episode is about staying wit
#48 You Can’t Show Up If You’re Shut Down by Hilary Rose
You can be doing everything right… and still feel completely disconnected.In this solo episode, Hilary Rose explores why being busy and productive isn’t the same as being present. When your nervous system is in survival mode, clarity, creativity and connection are hard to access.This is a gentle invitation to stop overriding your body and start listening to it. If showing up feels difficult, it’s
#47 The Art of Showing Up by Hilary Rose
Showing up isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about arriving as you are - especially on the days when you’d rather not.In this solo episode, Hilary Rose explores what it really means to show up for yourself in a world that constantly pulls your attention elsewhere. This is not about hustle, discipline or 5am routines. It’s about something far simpler and far more powerful - presence.Hilar
#46 Frances Kelleher - Ireland’s #1 Dating & Relationship Expert
Love, dating and relationships touch every part of our lives, yet so many of us are navigating them without a map. In this episode of Live Wild, relationship coach Frances Kelleher joins Hilary Rose for an honest, insightful and deeply practical conversation about modern dating, loneliness, self-worth and what actually makes relationships last.Frances shares how early love stories shaped by fairy
#45 Muireann O'Connell - Irish TV Presenter & Broadcaster
From early mornings on national television to navigating public opinion, social media and the pressure, Muireann O’Connell joins Hilary Rose for a candid, funny and deeply thoughtful conversation. Best known for her work across radio and TV, Muireann shares what she’s learned about broadcasting, confidence, boundaries and staying curious in a rapidly changing media landscape.In this episode, Muire
#44 Audrey O’Connor - Master Sound Healer & Reiki Master
From construction sites to crystal bowls and sound baths, Audrey O’Connor’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when the body is ignored for too long and what becomes possible when we finally listen. In this episode, Audrey shares her path from a high-achieving career driven by security and external validation to discovering sound healing, Reiki and a slower, more embodied way of living
#43 Top 5 Most Listened-To Episodes of 2025 - YouTube Edition - Best Of Live Wild
This special episode of Live Wild turns its attention to the podcast’s YouTube community. Hosted by Hilary Rose, this episode reflects on the five most watched moments on the Live Wild YouTube channel in 2025 – the conversations that viewers returned to, shared, and sat with again and again.From shadow work and somatic healing to intuition, spirituality and deeply human humour, these moments stood
#42 Top 10 Most Listened-To Episodes of 2025 – Best Of Live Wild
As a new year begins, this special episode of Live Wild takes a moment to pause, breathe and reflect. Hosted by Hilary Rose, this end-of-year episode revisits the ten most listened-to conversations of 2025 - moments that challenged beliefs, cracked hearts open, invited rest, sparked courage and stayed with listeners long after the microphones were turned off.Rather than rushing into resolutions or
#41 The Rest Manifesto by Hilary Rose
In this powerful solo episode, Hilary Rose shares The Rest Manifesto, a deeply personal reflection on healing, nervous system recovery and reclaiming rest in a world that rewards exhaustion. This episode is not about laziness or giving up, but about rehabilitation after years of surviving, bracing and pushing through. It’s an invitation to soften, slow down and listen to the body’s wisdom.Through
#40 Owen Colgan - Irish Comedian & TV Personality
From cult comedy fame to carving out a more grounded creative life, Owen Colgan joins the podcast for an honest, funny and deeply reflective conversation. Best known as Buzz from Hardy Bucks, Owen chats about live performance nerves, the highs and lows of comedy, stepping into solo work, and what success looks like now. This episode explores creativity, slowing the nervous system, and why laughter
#39 Prof. Louise Crowley - Professor of Family Law, UCC & Solicitor
From lecture halls to nightclubs, Professor Louise Crowley’s work is reshaping how we respond to sexual violence, harassment and harmful behaviour. In this episode, we explore how Louise developed the Bystander Intervention programme at UCC, why education is key to cultural change, and how ordinary people can safely step in when something isn’t right. Louise shares powerful real-life stories, prac
#38 Eimear Burke - Druid, Celebrant & Psychologist
Rooted in ancient tradition yet profoundly relevant to modern life, Eimear Burke’s work as Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids offers a powerful reimagining of spirituality, nature connection and inner peace. In this episode, she shares her unexpected path into Druidry, the moment she felt she had “come home”, and how this nature-centred practice can guide us through grief, chang
#37 Charlie Goldsmith - Energy Healer & Author
From international headlines to groundbreaking research, Charlie Goldsmith’s work in energy healing has challenged the limits of what science believes is possible. In this episode, we explore his journey from discovering his healing ability at 18 to leading clinical trials, hosting global healing sessions, and writing his transformative book Human Medicine. Charlie shares profound insights on emot
#36 Robert Sheehan - Irish Actor, Writer & Meditator
Global fame, creativity and meditation all collide in this very special episode. Actor Robert Sheehan, known worldwide for his role in Netflix’s Umbrella Academy, chats to me about his early acting days, the psychology of performance, and how meditation helps him navigate fame and creativity.Key topics we discuss:Rob’s early acting careerWorldwide fame with Umbrella AcademyThe psychology of acting
#35 Kevin McGahern - Comedian and TV Actor
Few comedians bring as much wit and charm as Kevin McGahern. The actor, comic and presenter joins me to talk about his career across TV, stand-up and film, the strange truths and lies of Wikipedia, and why he might just be the next Marty Whelan.Key topics we discuss:The craft of comedyCareer across stand-up, TV and actingIrish humour and storytellingWikipedia myths and half-truthsWhy Kevin might b
#34 Anja Murray - Ecologist, Environmental Broadcaster and Writer
The power of nature to heal both body and mind is extraordinary. Ecologist, author and broadcaster Anja Murray joins me to chat about her bestselling book Wild Embrace, her career in ecology and policy, and the everyday steps we can take to reconnect with the natural world.Key topics we discuss:The mental health benefits of natureWhy biodiversity matters for resilienceEveryday steps to live more s
#33 Anne Marie Boyhan - The Sleep and Insomnia Queen
The secret to good health might be as simple as better sleep. In this episode, I chat with Anne-Marie Boyhan, The Sleep and Insomnia Queen, about insomnia, stress and how to create an evening routine that actually works.Key topics we discuss:Why sleep is vital for healthTips for insomnia and restless nightsCreating a sleep routineStress, technology and melatoninSmall daily changes that improve res
#32 Karen Egan - Somatic Sexologist
What does it mean to reclaim pleasure as self-care? Somatic sexologist and embodied consent coach Karen Egan joins me to explore sexuality, consent, trauma healing and mapping our own arousal in a safe, empowering way.Key topics we discuss:What somatic sexology isEmbodied consent and sexual rightsReclaiming pleasure and self-pleasure practicesHealing shame and traumaCreating safe spaces for sexual
#31 Yvonne O Shaughnessy - Health & Nutrition Coach
Nutrition coach Yvonne O’Shaughnessy is back to dive deep into gut health, hormones and weight. She reveals how food, chemicals and hormone balance affect everything from digestion to energy and shares simple steps we can take to feel better.Key topics we discuss:Gut health and digestionHormones and weight gainEstrogen dominance and perimenopauseXenoestrogens in food and productsPractical tips for
#30 Pat Lordan - Detective Chief Superintendent - Crime Bureau
Few people know more about online crime than retired Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Lordan. In this episode, he shares shocking stories of romance fraud, money mules and organised crime, and gives vital advice for parents on how to protect their children online.Key topics we discuss:Online crime and cyber fraudRomance scamsTeenagers being recruited as money mulesHow organised crime launders mo
#29 Brendan Courtney - Irish Fashion Designer and Presenter
Behind the glamour of TV and fashion, Brendan Courtney has lived a career of reinvention and resilience. In this warm and funny chat, he opens up about ambition, setbacks and the importance of self-care, plus what he sees as success today.Key topics we discuss:Brendan’s path into televisionBuilding resilience through setbacksThe craft of presentingAmbition, self-care and balanceWhat Brendan’s “thi
#28 Pat Divilly - Wellness Coach
Pat Divilly is a breath work coach, shadow worker and bestselling author or “Fit Mind’ and "Shadow Work'. He talks to Hilary about his career evolution, being in the business of shadow work and his new version of success. Follow Pat here: @patdivillyFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiri
#27 Sinead Brady - The Career Psychologist
Sinead Brady is Irelands leading career psychologist, we discuss transitioning back to work after parenthood, redefing work/ life balance and discovering what your transferable skills might be and so much more. Follow Sinead here: @thecareerpsychologistFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and
#26 Noelle McCarthy - Author and Podcaster
Noelle McCarthy is an award broadcaster, journalist and author from Cork but living in New Zealand. Noelle discusses her traumatic childhood which inspired an incredibly nostalgic book called “Grand: Becoming My Mothers Daughter’. Noelle and Hilary also have a giggle about their shared school years. Follow Noelle here: @noellevivienFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @liv
#25 Kate O Toole - Actress
Actress and Hollywood royalty Kate O Toole talks to Hilary about her unusual upbringing. We discuss her love of Connemara and what it was like to be the daughter of one of the worlds most famous actors, Peter O Toole. Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring yo
#24 India Rakusen - Witch Podcast
India Rakusen is a journalist, documentary producer and presenter that tells stories with heart and soul. Her BBC podcast 'Witch' has captured the attention of many. Hilary and India discuss the making of 'Witch' podcast , the history of the witch trials and what it means to be a modern day witch. Follow India here: @indiarakusenFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @l
#23 Dervilla Griffin - Feng Shui Master
Dervilla Griffin is a Feng Shui Master and Shaman. She tells Hilary how a chance encounter led her to becoming one of the most sought after Feng Shui Masters in Europe. They discuss the personalities of houses and businesses and how they can affect everything in your life from health to relationships to wealth. Follow Dervilla here: @feng.shui.mattersFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFol
#22 PJ Gallagher - Comedian
PJ talks candidly about his mental health journey, his thoughts on comedy and how he became a parent at the age of 48. PJ and Hilary discuss some serious topics about shame, lies, addiction and mental health. If any of these issues have affected you or someone you love, please don’t suffer in silence, reach out to a health care professional or someone you trust. Here are some links that may b
#21 Wendy Riordan - Nourish and Flow Festival
Wendy and Hilary chat about the creation of her wellness festival called Nourish and Flow. We chat about following your instinct, possibilities that life has for you and playing at life.Follow Wendy here: @nourishandflow.ieFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bri
#20 Dermot Whelan - Broadcaster, Comedian & Meditation Coach
Broadcaster and mediation coach, Dermot Whelan chats to Hilary about his varied career and how he always wanted to “Be that Guy’! They talk about little mini moments, how to tackle anxiety and the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to him while meditating! Follow Dermot: @dermotwhelanofficialFollow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the
#19 Yvonne O Shaughnessy - The Health and Nutrition Coach
Yvonne O Shaughnessy, otherwise known as the Health and Nutrition Coach shares her wealth of knowledge with Hilary about female hormones, taking your health into your own hands and the power of going slow. Follow Yvonne: @the_health_and_nutrition_coach Follow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you find it fun and in
#18 The Happy Pear - Dave Flynn
One half of the Irish culinary legends The Happy Pear, Dave chats to Hilary about making healthy choices, making time for relationships that matter and the power of plants. Follow The Happy Pear: @thehappypearFollow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you find it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring to you the bes
#17 Seana Kerslake - Actor
Irish award winning actress Seana Kerslake talks to Hilary about her unusual start in the industry, how important creativity is to her and how motherhood changed her perspective. Hilary and Seana have a lovely, genuine friendship so tongues slipped during this chat and it a little sweary at times. Follow Seana: @seanakerslake Follow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @l
#16 Hamilton Souther - Ayahuasca Shaman
Ayahuasca Shaman, Hamilton Souther shares his remarkable story of a deep calling at the age of 23 to follow his heart to Peru where he became a Master Shaman with over two decades of expertise. He reveals to Hilary the power of sacred plant medicine and how we can trust nature implicitly. Please do your own research and approach plant medicine respectfully. Follow Hamilton: @hamitonsouth
#15 Niamh Gallagher - Mystic & Business Coach
Niamh Gallagher, Business and Mystic Coach chats to Hilary about the common occurrence of telepathy, how to figure out your soul gift and how to make your business sacred. Follow Niamh: @_niamh_gallagher Follow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you find it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring to you the bes
#14 Harrison Gardner - Build Your Own Home
Master builder and TV presenter of Build Your Own Home, Harrison Gardner talks to Hilary about the challenges of planning in Ireland, how to build your own home from the raw materials around you and the forgotten skills we gave away. Follow Harrison: @_harrisongardnerFollow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you fi
#13 Helen Steele - Fashion Designer
Legendary Irish fashion designer and artist Helen Steele talks to Hilary about the importance of art for everyone, how her designs were worn by popstars in music videos that racked up 40 million views and the tricks some big fashion labels get up to to avoid being truly sustainable. Follow Helen: @helensteelefashFollow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you
#12 Jason Byrne - Comedian
One of Irelands biggest and funniest comedians, Jason Byrne chats to Hilary about his Dad’s legacy of hilarious tough love, his unlikely start in comedy and his therapist calling him out! Follow Jason: @thejasonbyrneFollow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you th
#11 Lyra - Singer
Lyra talks candidly to Hilary about her not so nice start in the music industry, her love of Barry’s Tea and thigh high boots and how you better listen up because she’s not going anywhere. Since this chat Lyra has had a sold out tour and a number 1 album on Irish Album Charts! Follow Lyra here: @thisislyraFollow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastThank you for l
Introducing: Live Wild Season 2
Welcome to the Live Wild Podcast Season 2!Finally, we're back! We took our time and we've got some amazing guests this season. Follow Hilary: @thehilaryroseFollow Live Wild Podcast: @livewildpodcastThank you and I hope you find this season fun and inspiring. Please help us bring to you the best quality content by rating, liking, commenting and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to sho
#10 - Alex Murphy & Chris Walley
Alex Murphy and Chris Walley who play Conor and Jock in The Young Offenders reunite with their on screen mother played by Hilary Rose for this gorgeous chat. It's an insight into their friendship over the years, what their work ethics are, what advice they'd offer to young actors and what has happened them all since they finished filming The Young Offenders.You can find out more about Alex Murphy
#09 - Fergal Smith
Fergal Smith is a former pro big-wave surfer turned regenerative farmer. Hilary chats to him about his time on the surf circuit, the difference between organic farming and regenerative farming, our imminent soil depletion, the benefits of eating home grown food and living a simple life.You can find out more about Fergal and his work on Moyhill Farm at https://www.instagram.com/moyhillfarm Hosted o
#08 - Merle O'Grady
Merle O Grady is a jewellery designer, a crystal expert and human design practitioner. Hilary chats to Merle about break downs versus break throughs, the healing power of crystals, human design and what it all means and how Beyonce bought her jewellery. You can find out more about Merle at https://www.instagram.com/merleogradystudio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#07 - Nicola Connolly
Nunaia skincare founder Nicola Connolly is a rarity in the business world. She lives by her soil to skin ethos by consistently giving back to the environment and the communities that supply her range.Hilary found this chat incredibly inspiring, they discussed Nicola's personal journey, her leaps of faith, the wonders of the natural world and most importantly knowing oneself.You can find out more a
#06 - Jenny Greene
Dj Jenny Greene has been at the forefront of The Irish dance music scene for nearly 20 years. Hilary chats to Jenny about her love of music, how it shaped her life, her epic career as a DJ on 2FM and her iconic sell out gigs with the RTE Concert Orchestra. Jenny and Hilary have been pals for years and although they don't see each other often, they pick up right where they left other by reminiscing
#05 - Maggie Molloy
This episode of live Wild is all about Cheap Irish Houses. Hilary chats with Maggie Molloy, presenter and creator of the hit TV series, Cheap Irish Houses. They discuss rural living, cheap property, alternative housing, affordable renovations and their love of old Irish lifestyles.You can find out more about Maggie Molloy and Cheap Irish houses on https://www.cheapirishhouses.com/ and on instagram
#04 - I'm Grand Mam
On this episode of Live Wild, Hilary chats to hilarious Cork podcasters I'm Grand Mam. Kevin and PJ discuss the wildest things they've ever done, starting out in London, time when they weren't 'Grand' and how they'd like their funerals to go. Some of the content of this chat may be triggering but mostly its a lot of fun.Hilary, PJ and Kevin dedicate this episode of Live Wild to their Dads, Pat Kir
#03 - Shanti
This episode of Live Wild is a special one. Hilary chats to Shanti, a wellness practitioner who helps to guide women back home to their bodies and into an empowered relationship with their Sensuality and Eroticism.They discuss sexuality, spirituality, tantra, empowerment, toxicity in relationships and the best way to give a hug.Some of the content of this chat may be triggering but mostly its a lo
#02 - Joanne McNally
In this episode of Live Wild, Hilary Rose speaks to Irish comedian Joanne McNally. They chat and giggle their way through topics such as success, vices, her chart topping podcast called My Therapist Ghosted Me and how Joanne's therapist actually did ghost her!Some of the content of this chat may be triggering but mostly its a lot of fun. You can find out more about Joanne on her website https://ww
#01 - Níall Ó Murchú
Welcome to the first episode of Season 1 of Live Wild, the podcast by Irish actor Hilary Rose.In this episode Hilary speaks to Níall Ó Murchú otherwise known as Breathe with Níall, they chat about the healing power of the breath, cold water immersion and magic.Níall is a Wim Hof breath work practitioner and wellness facilitator. He helps people transform their lives by using their breath, nature a
Introducing: Live Wild Season 1
Welcome to the Live Wild Podcast with IFTA nominated Irish actor, Hilary Rose. Hilary is best known for her role as Mairead in the hit film and TV series, The Young Offenders. In her private life Hilary is an adventurer and lover of living wild and free in a modern world. Her blog www.livewild.ie was well received which led to the production of this podcast.Hilary interviews people from all walks
