greener fields

In this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Jamie Ó Flannúra, a dynamic multimedia presenter from Co. Kerry who is deeply passionate about Irish culture, storytelling, and the language. Alongside his work in media Jamie plays a key role in his family business, Dingle Sea Safari, sharing the beauty and wildlife of Ireland’s west coast with a wider audience.A talented Irish dancer and proud Gaeilgeoir, Jamie’s connection to his roots runs through everything he does. In this conversation, he reflects on his experience growing up in Kerry and how those early influences , from community to culture and language that have shaped the person he is today.He also speaks about the value of preserving Irish traditions, the impact of travel on his perspective, and the ever-present pull of home. It’s an engaging and uplifting conversation about identity, heritage, and carving out your own path while staying grounded in where you come from — definitely one not to miss.Instagram: @jamie_flann

In this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with Robbie Smith, originally from Co. Meath who spent several years living and working in Switzerland, before recently settling in Tramore with his fiancée.A passionate outdoorsman and adventurer, Robbie has taken on a range of incredible expeditions — including climbing Mont Blanc — and has developed a deep appreciation for nature and the wild landscapes he’s explored along the way. Through documenting his experiences online, he shares not only the highs of adventure, but also the mindset, preparation, and perspective that come with pushing your limits outdoors.In this conversation, Robbie reflects on life abroad, the lessons learned through travel, and what it means to reconnect with home while continuing to chase adventure. It’s an inspiring chat about resilience, exploration, and carving out a life rooted in passion and the outdoors - so make sure to check it out!Instagram: @outdoorsrobbie

In this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with Kate Duggan from Co. Tipperary and founder of Elevate Fit Fest for an inspiring conversation about resilience, community, and finding purpose through life’s unexpected turns.During this conversation Kate reflects on growing up in Tipperary and the strong sense of home and community that shaped her from an early age. She shares stories from her time living in London and the United States, the experiences that broadened her perspective, and how those years helped shape the path she’s on today.Just before the pandemic Kate made the decision to move home to help with the family business, Shanbally Estate & Events. She opens up about that transition, navigating the uncertainty of that time and the deep personal loss of her dad. The conversation also explores Kate’s passion for bringing people together and how that inspired the creation of Elevate Fit Fest — an event centred around connection, wellbeing, and empowering people through movement and shared experiences.It’s a powerful and uplifting episode about resilience, purpose, and the importance of community so make sure to check it out!Instagram: @kateduggan__ @elevatefitfest @hannahnash01

In this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with Isabel Lenihan from Co. Kerry for a conversation about growing up, taking chances and finding your feet in your twenties.Isabel opens up about her childhood in Kerry and how the values and sense of home she grew up with have shaped the person she is today. She shares what life has really been like working as cabin crew over the past few years — from early mornings and long rosters to unforgettable layovers and the incredible places she’s been lucky enough to visit.The conversation also dives into the realities of navigating your twenties from the uncertainty, the excitement, the independence, and the pressure to make the “right” decisions. Isabel reflects on some of the most important choices she’s made in recent years, how they’ve changed her perspective, and what she’s learned about herself along the way.It’s an uplifting episode about growth, courage, adventure, and staying grounded no matter how far you travel. Make sure to check it out!Instagram: @bella_lenihan @hannahnash01

In this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with Mary O’ Sullivan from Kerry.During this conversation Mary reflects on her traditional Irish upbringing, what inspired her to become a teacher and her creative journey through Bow Street Acting School and musical theatre. She shares her experience of moving to Dublin for work, navigating her twenties online, and the realities of friendships, community and dating.During this conversation Mary also explores her road to burnout and what it taught her about identity, recognising the beauty in the unknown and listening to yourself, while she also describes her decision to book a one way flight to Australia to go and see for herself what it's like on the other side of the world.Make sure to check out this beautiful conversation today.Instagram: @masdasull @greenerfieldss 

In this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with Aisling Cullen, a yoga teacher and coach from Dublin.Throughout this conversation Aisling shares her journey of coming into herself during college, moving to Hanoi to work as an English teacher, her time living in Spain and her decision to move home to Ireland a few months ago. She reflects on the highs and lows of life abroad and how those experiences shaped her path inwards towards yoga training and teaching.Aisling also speaks about trusting intuition, navigating change, and the value of giving space to the duality of experiences in life. Now completing a Master’s in Positive Psychology, she shares insights on listening to yourself and trusting that there are reasons in every season of life.This is such a special conversation - so make sure to check it out 

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with Ruth Walsh, a PR consultant originally from Cork now living in Kerry. Ruth shares her deeply personal healing journey reflecting on a challenging childhood, years of using alcohol as a coping mechanism and how sobriety has led her back home to herself. From navigating loneliness, life-changing experiences in New York and Amsterdam to the decision to move back home to Ireland and start a family, Ruth opens up about learning when it’s time to change, finding peace within and why the grass is truly greener when you learn to feel at home in yourself.Instagram: @ruthyruby @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Vicky Cornick, owner of Victory Fitness.During this conversation Vicky shares her experience growing up between Dublin and Paris, her decision to move to the United States as a teenager to pursue tennis and the many obstacles she faced along the way. She reflects on how those formative years ultimately shaped her path toward founding Victory Fitness, a women’s semi-private personal training gym she opened a few years ago.Throughout the episode Vicky speaks openly and honestly about the difficulties she encountered on her journey — from adapting to new schools and cultures, to relocating across the world to play tennis while navigating her relationship with food and body image. She also reflects on navigating challenging dynamics, an experience that deeply impacted her sense of autonomy and self-belief during her formative years. Vicky speaks about how these experiences became the foundation for the work she now does, using her own story to support and empower women in their health journeys.This is a powerful and heartfelt conversation about facing adversity, building resilience and creating a life rooted in purpose and strength. Make sure to check it out today!TW: This episode discusses eating disorders, mental health challenges and complex relationships within high-performance sport that may be difficult for some listeners.Instagram: @vickycornick @victory_fitness_.ie @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields Hannah chats with MaryRose Shanahan from Leap in West Cork — a Pilates teacher and the founder of Wild Atlantic Recovery, a mobile sports recovery business.After finishing she made the decision to move to Dubai, navigating a breakup and life away from home for the first time. That choice sparked three years of travel, during which she lived in seven countries, including Bali, Australia, France, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Dubai.In this episode she reflects on recognising when her life no longer felt aligned, the lessons she learned through self-development, completing her yoga teacher training in Thailand, and working as a recovery coach across Southeast Asia. She also opens up about injury, the challenge of knowing when it was time to come home, and the pull that eventually brought her back to West Cork.Now home MaryRose shares how cold water swimming — especially in Lough Hyne helped her reconnect with herself and how founding Wild Atlantic Recovery allowed her to bring everything she learned on her travels into meaningful work. Another special conversation so make sure to check it out.Instagram: @greenerfieldss @Maryroseshanahan_ @wildatlanticrecovery

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Máire Nixon from Co. Mayo, who now calls Perth home.Growing up in Westport, Máire went on to complete both her undergrad and Masters in Galway. In this episode, she talks through the moment she decided to move to Australia — a simple “now or never” decision that set everything in motion. She shares the reality of those early months: doing farm work in Orange on her own, adjusting to a completely new environment, and eventually moving to Perth where she began to find her feet and build a life.Máire also reflects on home — what it’s like to live so far from Ireland, how distance has shifted her perspective, and the balancing act of creating a new life while staying connected to where you’re from. She speaks openly about the lessons she’s picked up along the way, from trusting her own judgment to adapting when things don’t go to plan and so much more.Another beautiful conversation, so make sure to check it out!Instagram: @greenerfields @hannahnash01 @mairenixon