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 system responds to language, often taking even casual, throwaway phrases as truth. What we repeat becomes familiar, and what’s familiar can begin to feel real - even if it isn’t.

Through simple, practical examples, this episode invites you to gently shift the way you speak to yourself. Not by forcing positivity, but by creating a little more space, softness and support in your inner dialogue.

Because sometimes, a small change in language can change everything.

Key topics discussed

• Why words are not neutral and how they shape our experience
• The connection between language and the nervous system
• How repeated phrases become internal beliefs
• The impact of self-talk on performance and confidence
• Reframing everyday language in a more supportive way
• Awareness as the first step to change

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Key Links

Watch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.

Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryrose

You can contact Hilary on LinkedIn here

Follow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcast

You can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ie

Thank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.

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As always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

Thank you! Xxx

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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 is a gentle reminder that nothing in life stays the same. Our thoughts, energy, relationships and desires are always evolving. And often, the discomfort we feel isn’t because something is wrong - it’s because we’re resisting something that’s already trying to shift.

Hilary invites you to approach change with curiosity instead of control. To notice where life might already be moving you forward, even in small, quiet ways.

Because change isn’t something happening to you - it’s something happening for you.

Key topics discussed

• Why change can feel uncomfortable, even when it’s needed
• Letting go of familiarity and embracing uncertainty
• The connection between nature, seasons and personal growth
• Moving with change instead of resisting it
• The power of small, subtle shifts
• Asking: what is this moment trying to show me?

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Key Links

Watch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.

Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryrose

You can contact Hilary on LinkedIn here

Follow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcast

You can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ie

Thank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.

If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcast

As always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

Thank you! Xxx

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 “mental health issues” is deeply connected to the environments we live in.

This episode challenges the idea of “fixing” individuals and instead asks bigger questions about society, connection and how we care for each other.

Key topics we discuss:

• Why creativity is more than art - it’s a way of thinking and solving problems
• The limitations of current mental health systems and the need for reform
• Early intervention and prevention as the future of mental health care
• Loneliness, disconnection and the illusion of online connection
• The impact of modern culture, capitalism and individualism on wellbeing
• Why community and human connection are essential for mental health
• The difference between positivity and optimism
• Grief, emotional expression and learning to feel rather than avoid
• The role of creativity as a coping tool and emotional outlet
• Why we need to move away from “fixing” individuals and look at wider systems

You can find Niall here: Website | Live Shows | Instagram | LinkedIn | Music on Spotify | YouTube

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Key Links

Watch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.

Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryrose

You can contact Hilary on LinkedIn here

Follow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcast

You can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ie

Thank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.

If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcast

As always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

Thank you! Xxx

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.