During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Niamh Hogan from County Clare. In this beautiful conversation Niamh opens up about growing up in Clare, her journey into nursing, her experience of what it’s been like living and working in both London and Dublin while she also shares how music has always been a guiding force in her life.
Along the way, Niamh talks about navigating decision-making in her 20s, the value of putting yourself out there even when it feels uncomfortable, and the lessons she’s learned from her time abroad. She reflects on the importance of caring for your health — both physically and mentally — and embracing the moments that make life meaningful.
This episode is an uplifting reminder to trust your gut, challenge comparison, and live every day to the fullest, so make sure to check it out this week.
Instagram: @niamhannhogan @niamhhoganmusic @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
In this week’s episode, Hannah sits down with Jess Murray to chat about growing up in the Gaeltacht, life in London as well as her passion for exploring the world.
Throughout this heartfelt conversation, Jess reflects on her college years in Dublin, discovering her passion for travel and adventure, and speaks about her reality of London life. Jess also speaks about trusting your instincts when it’s time for change, the story behind creating Jet Off with Jess, and her inspiring goal to visit 25 countries in 2025 while she shares the emotions behind her decision to move back home, a journey many listeners will likely deeply relate to.
This is a beautiful, honest discussion about navigating life as a young adult, learning from the people and places that shape you, and trusting that life will unfold exactly as it should.
Instagram: @jetoffwithjess @hannahnash01 @greenerfields
During this week's conversation on Greener Fields Hannah chats with Coná Daly from Co. Fermanagh about building a meaningful life in Ireland — from discovering cold water swimming and navigating changing body image to embracing motherhood and community.
In this heartfelt conversation, Coná reflects on growing up in Co. Fermanagh, moving between home and Belfast in her 20s, and finding freedom and connection through cold water swimming. She also shares the story behind Cold Water Club, a community she created to bring people together through water and wellness, and opens up about using social media as a space to explore body image and self-acceptance. Coná also chats about the importance of investing in yourself and the place around you, learning to trust your instincts, and embracing each stage of life with openness and courage.
This episode is a gentle reminder to value where you are, follow your heart, and find connection both within yourself and your community so make sure to check it out!
Instagram:@conajean_ | @wearecoldwaterclub | @greenerfields | @hannahnash01
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Robyn Dowling from Co.Kerry about her time in Australia, life in Edinburgh and the moments that to her decision to come back home.
In this beautiful conversation Robyn speaks about the reality of her year in Australia that she dreamt about during the pandemic, the unexpected moments that lead to moving to Scotland, learning to navigate the feelings of failure associated with coming home and the value of developing our sense of independence. Robyn also shares her why behind writing her book 'Ruling out the what ifs', challenging and changing beliefs that might hold us back, building her business and learning to find the grass green wherever you water it.
This is such a beautiful conversation, so make sure to check it out & let us know what you think!
Hannah x
Instagram: @robyn_dowling @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
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Greener fields is back! After a little break where I finished up my Master's in Psychotherapy, I am so excited to bring back greener fields. This podcast has been something which I have always loved and I really am so happy to be back having more meaningful conversations with people at home and abroad where I can continue to ask the ever important question - where is the grass greener?
To kick us off, I thought I would record a little introduction episode. Here I've updated you on the last few months while also go into a little more detail on what the future looks like going forward.
If you want to get involved let me know, I love to hear from you.
Instagram: @hannahnash01 @Nashlyco
This week's episode is a little different, as host and creator of greener field Hannah chats about reaching greener fields two year milestone alongside celebrating and reflecting on the last 104 episode as the podcast comes to a close.
During this conversation, Hannah speaks about how greener fields came to be, what she has learned from her incredible guests over the last few years, the things she's taking from this experience, what she has learned about herself in the process. It's an emotional & gratitude filled reflection on the most amazing experience - so make sure to check it out.
A little note from Hannah: To all the guests, listeners, friends, and producer Ross - thank you so much for being here. Greener fields has been a dream come true and I will never forget what an amazing experience it has been to creating something with my whole heart, that meant something to others too. Luckily it's not the end, but time for a little evolution and I am so excited for what's to come. People, conversations and connections is what means the most to me, and in a few months time I will qualify as a psychotherapist - and it's time to get ready for all that will come with it. It's been a dream of mine for so long and now it's time to make it a reality.
So where is the grass greener? I'm not sure, but I am sure that there will always be green grass everywhere. And to me, that is the most comforting thing in the world.
Check out @therapme @hannahnash01
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Rachel Deane from Co. Meath.
During this conversation Rachel speaks about growing up in Navan, living in London after the pandemic, the decision to move home, the role of running in her life today and so much more. In this chat Rachel also shares her experience of living alongside a chronic disease, the highs and lows of setting up her run club 'Up and Out', and her thoughts on navigating life in home today.
This is such a special conversation about learning to embrace the uncomfortable nature of life in your 20/30s, learning to trust your gut when it comes to making decisions and believing that everything happens for a reason, so make sure to check it out today.
Instagram: @rach.upandout @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Sineán Callery from Co. Cavan.
Throughout this week's episode Sineán speaks about her experience growing up in the North West of Ireland, what being educate at home for several years was like, her experience of studying languages at University, what living and working around the world is like alongside so much more.
Since starting at university where Sineán studied French, German and Mandarin she has lived and worked all around the world where she has experience so much. Now working as a tour guide and translator Sineán shares what life is like, the highs and lows, her thoughts on home and Ireland today as well as some advice she would give her younger self.
This is a special conversation all about living a life that is aligned to you, exploring the world and navigating the idea of home, so make sure to check it out today.
Instagram: @nani.moves @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Jenny Percy from Co. Tipperary.
During this weeks conversation Jenny speaks about growing up in Tipperary, her experience of being diagnosed with anorexia at 14, navigating different challenges throughout her life, moving to Australia last year, the decision to come home, her journey in recovery and so much more.
Throughout this conversation Jenny speaks so poignantly about her struggles with mental health, from her early diagnoses, to its manifestation throughout her life, the changing of her values, the impact of the place and people in her life alongside the messiness of it all. Jenny also shares the role that moving to Australia and spending time in Bali had on her recovery to date and the role that home now plays in her life.
This truly is such a special conversation about making peace with our past selves, surrendering to the process, learning to trust ourselves alongside so much more, so make sure to check it out today.
Instagram: @journeywithjen @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Matthew Brady from Co. Cavan.
Throughout this conversation Matthew speaks about growing up in Cavan, his time in college in Galway, living in both Amsterdam and Australia over the last few years and what he has learned throughout his time abroad now that he lives in Dublin. During this chat Matthew also speaks about the important role of people when living abroad, the value of managing your expectations in life, the destructive nature of comparison and alongside recognising the impact of being content where you are on your quality of life alongside so much more.
This truly is a really special conversation about trusting your gut when making decisions, remembering that you can create a life for yourself anywhere (but it will take time and effort), and learning that there is some greener grass everywhere - so make sure to check it out today.
Instagram: @matthewbrady_1 @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Gary Gillick & Stephanie Byrne from the 'Should I bother ' the podcast.
During this week's conversation Gary and Steph speak about their experiences of growing up in Ireland, their time in DCU, what life was like living in Amsterdam, their decision to travel South East Asia, their thoughts on home today, what they have learned over the last number of years and so much more.
Having met at University, Gary & Steph have lived, travelled and worked all around the world, and during this very special conversation they share their thought process behind it all, the highs and lows of long term travel, as well as the value of having an open mind. Steph & Gary also speak about their podcast called 'Should I bother?' where they speak about trying different things that people say you should.
This is such a special conversation about recognising things don't always have to be perfect to be good, dealing with the transient nature of friendships when traveling, missing home when living away from Ireland and so much more - so make sure to check it out today.
Instagram: @shouldibotherpod @hannahnash01 @greenerfieldss
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat with Isabelle Geraghty from Co. Kerry.
During this conversation Isabelle speaks about her experience growing up in Dublin, what her time in college was like, discovering her love of travel and adventure, the impact of yoga in her life, going sober in her 20s, bringing people together around the world and so much more. Having struggled with her mental health early on, Isabelle lent on travel as a way to escape but over the years has found that travel has become something that helps her live a life that is both joyful and purposeful.
Throughout this conversation Isabelle speaks about the highs and lows of her adventures over the last number of years, the tough parts of full time travel, her experience of setting up 'Craic on Travels' with her boyfriend a few months ago alongside what home means to her today and advice she would give to her younger self.
This is an incredibly special conversation all about the value of meaningful connections, exploring the world if and when we can, doing what's right for you and learning throughout the process, so make sure to check it out.
Instagram: @isabelledoesthings @craicontravels @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Heather Jones, originally from Co.Kerry but who now lives in Vancouver.
During this weeks conversation Heather speaks about growing up in Co.Kerry, navigating her teens and early twenties in Ireland, her decision to move to Canada, what life has been like in Vancouver, what home means to her today and so much more.
Having moved to Canada almost a year ago, Heather speaks about the differences and similarities with life at home, how she has gone about building a community abroad, finding balance between pushing yourself and enjoying the present while she also discusses her experience of navigating loneliness in her 20s and the challenges she's faced with burnout and anxiety over the last number of years.
This is such a special conversation about embracing a new environment, seeing change as an opportunity for growth, recognising that things aren't always as serious as they seem and embracing the unknown, so make sure to check it out.
Instagram: @whoisheatherjones @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chat's to Stephanie O'Quigley originally from Ireland but who is now living in New York City.
During this weeks conversation Stephanie speaks about growing up in Ireland, moving to New York City 8 years ago, her experience of navigating your 20s on the other side of the world, the value of the Irish Network in the US, her thoughts on Ireland today and so much more.
Having spent the last several years working in marketing and PR in NYC Stephanie has learned and experienced so much. During this very special episode she speaks about the reality of life in the city, cultural differences she's recognised, and learning the important lesson of balancing the drive to fit in and the value of standing out as an expat.
This is such a beautiful conversation about navigating challenging moments, the beauty of living a life that's true to you, finding your people, recognising that home isn't always just one place alongside so much more, so make sure to check it out.
Instagram: @stephanieoquigley @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Niamh Cogan, originally from Co.Cork who is now living in New Zealand.
During this weeks conversation Niamh speaks about her experience growing up in Cork, navigating college in Ireland, what life was like living in Vancouver for two years, her decision to then move to New Zealand and how this change has been like for her over the last few months.
From a young age Niamh felt drawn to the idea of emigration and over the last few years has experienced both the highs and lows of life on the other side of the world. From Auckland to Vancouver Niamh speaks about the similarities and differences between both places and the lessons she has learned throughout the years living in both.
This is such a beautiful conversation about the experience of loneliness in our 20s, feeling like you're left behind, the importance of your support system when living away from home, trusting that everything happenings for a reason and so much more, so make sure to check it out.
Instagram: @niamh.cogan @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01
During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Rachel O'Connor from Dublin, but who is now living in Barcelona.
During this week's conversation Rachel speaks about growing up in Dublin, studying media in college, navigating the working world, her decision to move to Spain, the highs and lows of the last few months and so much more. Having moved to Barcelona almost a year ago Rachel speaks about her experience making friends, the cultural differences between Ireland and Spain, job hunting as well as her thoughts on home today, plans for the future and much more.
This is a very special conversation about living life moment by moment, being a homebody away from home, the value in taking a leap and so much more, so make sure to check it out.
Instagram: @rachelelizabethalice @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01