She’s been a political journalist, a Labour Party senator, a cancer advocate, and a charity leader. But beyond the titles, Kathleen O’Meara is a woman who has navigated reinvention, heartbreak, resilience, and purpose.
In this powerful conversation with her friend and accountability partner, Karen Dwyer, Kathleen opens up about her extraordinary journey - from growing up in rural Ireland to fighting campaigns that changed the course of communities, and later stepping into leadership roles that reshaped health advocacy.
This is more than politics - it’s a story of persistence, reinvention, and the power of women’s voices to create real change.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted your path, or wondered if it’s too late to start again - Kathleen’s journey will inspire you to step up, speak out, and redefine success on your terms.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
🌱 How growing up in rural Ireland and being educated by nuns shaped Kathleen’s feminism and voice
📰 The leap from political journalist to becoming the story herself in the Irish Senate
⚖️ Why campaigning, not titles, became her true purpose
💔 The personal cost of public life and how she rebuilt after her marriage ended
🏥 How she fought for hospitals, communities, and cancer patients when no one else would
🔄 Why reinvention is always possible - and why Kathleen believes her greatest work is still ahead
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Connect with Kathleen O’Meara:
🌐 Website: www.kathleenomeara.ie/
📲 Facebook: Kathleen O’Meara
💼 LinkedIn: Kathleen O’Meara
Connect With Karen Dwyer:
🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here
💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator
⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com
📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer
👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer
💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer
🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here
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