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Being Brilliant

Being Brilliant

Written by: Mairead Vaughan
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From recovering alcoholics to survivors of childhood bullying to former foster kids, everyone has a story to tell. No one goes through life unscathed and we're all on this planet to learn from each other.

Mairead Vaughan is a Family Celebrant and Legal Wedding Solemniser and as part of her job creating and delivering milestone ceremonies, she gets to partake in her favourite pastime; meeting people!

She is inspired by changemakers and ordinary people who have faced adversity and are here to impart their wisdom. Mairead has conversations with people who are rocking it at 'Being Brilliant' and hopes we can all learn from their experience dealing with this life stuff!


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  • Did you want to be a dad?
    Dec 5 2025

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    1 in 4 men in Europe are childless, most of which are not by choice. However, very few men are talking openly about this. There's no need to suffer in silence, it's time to start having this conversation.

    Dr. Robin Hadley is a world-renowned expert in the field of male childlessness. His interest in this area stems from his own personal lived experience which led him into years of research.

    He is the author of numerous articles, blogs and studies on the subject, including his book How is a Man Supposed to be a Man? - Male Childlessness, a life course disrupted.

    You can find further information about Robin and his work at www.robinhadley.co.uk

    If you are affected by this episode and topic and would like to find out more information and seek support from men in a similar situation, I would encourage you to visit the many support groups listed on Dr. Hadley's website - Resources for Childless Men.

    Thanks for listening. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.

    My Celebrant website is www.yourmilestonemoment.ie


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    58 mins
  • Flory's Bakery
    Apr 4 2025

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    "You are what you attract" explains Flory. Listen to the dyanamo behind Flory's Bakery. An expert in the Wedding Industry. From the tender age of 8 years of age in her native Romania, Flory has been immersed in the world of baking and five star catering.

    Now she wants to offer her customers an excellent taste, quality and visual experience that will create vivid emotions and feelings.

    If you need cakes and desserts for your next event that are 'out of the box' then you need to book Flory. Check her out at www.florysbakery.com

    I hope this episode leaves you feeling "light on the belly and happy on your soul" - just like Flory's tasty creations!

    Thanks for listening. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.

    My Celebrant website is www.yourmilestonemoment.ie


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    30 mins
  • The Final Curtain
    Nov 19 2024

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    • Why are we so afraid of death?


    • What happens when we die?


    • Is there an afterlife?


    • What is Palliative Care?


    • Is there such a thing as a 'good death'?


    • How do we deal with grief?


    • How do we offer our condolences to the bereaved?


    • "When a robin is here, loved ones are near" - do you believe this?


    • What has dealing with so much death taught you about living?

    These are some of the many questions I put to Rev Canon Mark Hayden as he writes his book on Death, Funerals and Bereavement. Decades of ministry as a priest, attending to the dying and bereaved gives Mark a unique insight which will inform, inspire and uplift my listeners.

    Thanks for listening. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.

    My Celebrant website is www.yourmilestonemoment.ie


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    1 hr and 4 mins
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