Today we dive into the world of herbs and present to you some potent solutions to support your reproductive health and increase your chances of conception. Here are our top 5 herbs that can help you improve fertility: Pick yours up at the link below - https://www.thehopsack.ie/product-tag/fertility-top-picks-from-wandering-into-wellness/ 🌿 Damiana:…

We're revealing the top 5 foods that can help you on your journey to getting pregnant and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Pick up the top foods and herbs for fertility here! https://www.thehopsack.ie/product-tag/fertility-top-picks-from-wandering-into-wellness/ Proper nutrition is essential for fertility as it provides the body with vital nutrient…

Today we dive into the world of herbs and present to you some potent solutions to support your reproductive health and increase your chances of conception. Pick up our top fertililty foods and herbs here! https://www.thehopsack.ie/product-tag/fertility-top-picks-from-wandering-into-wellness/ Here are our top 5 herbs that can help you improve fertil…

Are you planning for pregnancy or looking to optimise your natural fertility to support your whole body health? In this discussion, we delve into crucial factors that can impact fertility and conception success. From understanding the significance of hormonal balance to the surprising link between stress and reproductive health, we explore practica…

Dive deep into the realm of heart health as we unveil the cornerstone of maintaining a robust cardiovascular system. Shop Finn's favourite thermogenic complex here - https://www.thehopsack.ie/product/thermogenic-complex/ and this one https://www.thehopsack.ie/product/turmeric-active-organic-30-caps/ and let's not forget that cayenne https://www.the…

Here is our beginner's guide to ashwagandha and adaptogens! Today, we dive into the world of adaptogenic herbs, focusing on ashwagandha – renowned for its profound effects on the nervous system and stress management. Discover the best adaptogen for your nervous system and explore how ashwagandha uniquely impacts females. But it's not all sunshine a…

Welcome to our special Valentine's Day edition, where we're about to take your romantic endeavors to soaring new heights. From understanding the significance of self-pleasure to unlocking the mysteries of internal orgasms, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to enhance your sexual satisfaction. Join us as we uncover the crucial role of pelvic f…

Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the captivating world of ceremonial cacao with Mandalei. Discover how Mandalei's serendipitous encounter with cacao in Ireland sparked a profound shift within her, leading her on a transformative journey of connection and fulfillment. From her initial blissful experience amidst nature to her hea…

We're spilling the cacao beans on some mind-blowing facts about cacao that will leave you craving for more! 😲 🌟 Fun Fact #1: Did you know that cacao is a treasure trove for scientists? 🤓 Yep, you heard it right! There's still so much for the brilliant minds of science to uncover about this magical bean! From its complex chemical makeup to its incre…

Welcome to another exciting episode of “What’s in your Basket”! In today's episode, get ready as we take you into the world of gut health, immune system boosters, and mouthwatering foods that will take care of your health. Listen to the inspiring health journey of Susan Jane White, a true health enthusiast with a background in science and social an…

Welcome to our 4 Weeks Body Detox Program for 2024! In this transformative journey, we'll guide you through four essential steps to cleanse your gut, liver, and cells – all essential to optimal functioning of your body. The steps involved in this program are carefully crafted us - Finn Murray from TheHopsack and Lydia Sasse from Wandering into Well…

Fascinated to know what makes a pro-mum's day when she packs her bags in a healthfood store? So were we!!! Enter: Mum Talks - the fabulous duo of Cara and Lucy, two mums who's business revolves around helping other mums find an outlet to meet up, make new pals, gain support and learn the sorts of tips, tricks and techniques that makes pro-mum life …

Join us for a festive feast of belly healthy goodness as we pick through some of the top picks from our shelves for gut health with the lovely Ciara Turley. Ciara aka The Tummy Fairy is one of Ireland's foremost gut health influencers having lived through her own debilitating digestive illness and seeing the lack of support and information availabl…

A more down to earth version of a health influencer and advocate you WILL NOT FIND - if you look up "salt of the earth" in the dictionary you're likely to find one Clare McKenna's image staring back at you. And she's not short on health smarts either...to the point of training as a licensed health coach! Clare opens up about her obsession with herb…

"BING BONG!!" Said the microwave.. "Awww HELL no!" said Erica. Erica Drum is no ordinary TV chef. Beneath her polished exterior, is a heart that beats for the planet. Her default mode is planetary conservation, something we hadn't picked up on, and it was SO exciting to hear her passionately dive into the ways she puts her green heart into practice…

*This podcast is for entertainment and information purposes only, any extraordinary claims we make about turmeric's capacity to treat/cure/prevent disease should not be taken as medical advice or to replace that of your own physician....this disclaimer has always frustrated Shivani. Married into a family of doctors, Shivani how has a phd that speci…

Our click bait title horrendously under serves both the topic and the lady. Listen in for a full account of the fantastic Courtney Tyler, mushroom forager extraordinaire, natural health advocate, and recently diagnosed neuro diverse generally lovely human. Courtney has so much to offer you if you step into the woods with her today, her fluency in t…

If you've been sleeping under a rock for the past 5 years and you hadn't heard - Stefanie Preissner has her finger in ALL the pies: from screenwriting the Netflix series "Can't Cope, Won't Cope" to penning two bestselling books insightful, autobiographical books "Can I Say No" and "Why Can't Everything Stay The Same" to hosting her very own podcast…

She's a maven of all things mended, borrowed and refilled, a warrior in the war against the single use water bottle, and she's clearly speaking from the heart. Pat Kane is a lady on the move. Since her founding of Reuzi in 2018, Pat has been on a serious mission to make us all reconsider our waste and reduce our planetary impact. So it was a deligh…

Are you bewildered by the so called 'healthy snack market'? How do you REALLY know what snacks are good for you? Is it low fat? Low carb? Low calories? Or do these product hyping marketing terms really count for anything at all? Lydia and Finn want to set a new bar, based on what's TRULY health - it's about nutrient density, planetary pesticide imp…

From a life lived on camera, on runways, reality TV and in the public eye, British top model Sophie Anderton's exposure to all things beauty and fitness has spanned 3 decades. But not all that glittered in that world was gold, and since turning her health around 14 years ago, Sophie has dived DEEP into the world of whole health. She shows us just h…

We just couldn’t handle the single narrative being promoted in EVERY media piece focusing on the positivity, the delicate discussion of tricky topics, the social justice mission that this film fulfilled. For us Barbie is plastic, a toxic brand with a thin veneer mission that society is being encouraged to embrace in order to disregard the incredibl…

Happy, healthy, well rested and full of that calm satisfaction with an broad smile that comes easily with your balanced life, free from excess or chronic stress? Okay this episode isn't for you. But for the rest of us... Anxiety is a tricky topic - having swung from being under-medicalised and under-diagnosed to hyper-medicalised and over-diagnosed…

Stop the pollen assault!! Put away those nasty antihistamines and TUNE IN to find out how to prevent, prepare for and crisis manage your hayfever symptoms. Stop clutching at straws, and get our top tips, gleaned from two decades of experience and learnings helping you guys to combay allergies and immune disregulation. From key nutrients and herbs, …

Despite how seemingly simple that statement is - it is also HUGELY controversial, for reasons we discuss in this fantastically illuminating conversation with the man who wrote the bible - the Optimum Nutrition Bible that is. And our discussion is not theological, albeit we do discuss the theories that have brought about the current crisis in our ag…

Tune in for top foods and herbs to safely eject parasites from your digestive tract. Get the lowdown on protocols that will support your family's health and prevent unnecessary trips to the doctor. If you ever wondered why you listen to our podcast this is it. It's cos you'll get disgustingly honest chat about how to manage parasite infestations in…

Ever wondered why your hair gets greasy? Thins out? Stops growing? Starts falling out in clumps? If you have hair you're probably interested in knowing how to look after it - this 8 minute primer gives you ALL the fundamental tools to build back up to luscious locks, and know how to keep them in top condition - for a fuller, shinier, and healthier …

Why is your belly bloated after breakfast? Are probiotics the answer? When is it your womb and not your belly? and what to do if it is? Why does saying grace make for less bloating?? (cue Finn's hot take) Follow our top tips to beat that bloating!! Tune in to our top tips first and find out why your body is 'misbehaving' - reflect on which version …

Are you struggling with itchy scaly skin or scalp? The solutions for psoriasis go well beyond just treating the symptoms. Getting underneath the visible signs to address the root cause can bring lasting relief, and also tends towards a broader population - even if you don't have psoriasis, your body is still coping with a gut and skin that have to …

Tune in to hear Megan Hine - world famous survivalist, wilderness guide and tv producer - as she gives us a glimpse into the world of a resilient adventurer. Hear her experiences from the sets of tv survival shows where she was Bear Grylls' survival consultant for over a decade. Come with us as we adventure with Megan into the mind of a woman with …

Flipping the script on pelvic health is Bri's MO - turning what is often a painfully prescriptive process into a pleasure filled ritual of pure pelvic joy!! Our pelvic floor - the bowl that holds and supports our sex organs, our colon, our bladder and urethra - this vital matrix of muscle and connective tissue is as crucial to our health as any oth…

Whether it's a winter headcold, or a summer allergy - congestion REALLY sucks the joy out of life. So we're here to help you suck all that gross phlegm out of your head and leave you smiling like Vogue Williams at the end of a fabric softener ad...only for real because Unilever's chemical cocktails don't actually contain the cure for this disease, …

For dental health you need to focus on WHOLE oral health. Here's the top tips you need to whiten up that smile the natural way. If you, like us, are spending any time online, you'll notice an emergent trend - not just Tom Cruise has got those teeth polished, bleached and ground down to an almost translucent shade of white - the trend has spread thr…

Whether it's funding the synthesis or excretion of hormones, or regulating your nervous system at its most sensitive moments - if you're a menstruating human this podcast is for you!! Sounds easier than it is we know, but the journey towards living a fuller life is always about connecting to and learning to love yourself. This Top Tips series is le…

If you pay close attention to the evolution of our culture, you will see repeating patterns, how society at every moment believes itself to be at the pinnacle of advanced technology, and how past ideas hold less intelligence and insight than the current paradigm. Currently we're experiencing a time of questioning of many of society's choices and we…

There are many MANY things we all can and need to do to build better resilience. But most of us do nothing. The tendency to numb ourselves with TV, alcohol and ice cream (yes, sometimes even us), is what our monkey mind wants us to submit to. Hiding from the help instead of facing the storm with our sword drawn is the sure fire way to shrink and sh…

In this wandering shortcut we explore the unbelievably fascinating world of the honeybee. From the historical and cultural meaning of honey and how much it has meant to human culture over our evolution, to the practicalities of beekeeping, all the way through the absolute magic of the hive society itself, we have had a MILLION chats about honey - b…

osacea - it's one of those afflictions that doesn't cause quite enough pain or illness to have the eye of the medical researchers pay any real attention. With doctor's scripts full of antihistamines and antibiotic creams, rosacea sufferers are doing so largely in silence. But help is at hand, and with a step by step approach as we suggest, you can …

The personification of quiet determination, this summer Damien Wildes humbly achieved a world first - crossing the Irish Sea from Hollyhead to Greystones on a prone paddleboard using only the power of his hands to paddle the 100+km to take him through the wind and waves. Damien's matter of fact delivery makes this insane endeavour seem almost humdr…

Tanya Fitzpatrick understands something about the body. Her organisation: Align Somatic Therapy, gives something away in the name. Somatics is the discipline of embodied, a therapeutic modality that treats the body as a storage vessel for our life's experience. And as we deep dive on this topic with Tanya, you'll learn just how relevant that is to …

You've heard of Collagen, of course you have, but have you really heard ABOUT collagen. Beyond the marketing hype, there lies a macronutrient that the world has just woken up to. One that just might be the most relevant supplement for our time - you think it's all about beauty, because that's what the world has sold you, but in fact it's the critic…

- tune in to hear Patricia's top tips on tweaking your living space to bring in abundance to lose the stale energy that's holding you back from living your financial dream - Many of us are sensing or predicting an impending financial funk, we know that fear of falling is always worse than the crash itself and our patterns when we sense an upcoming …

In the first of our new series, "Fortune Telling", we start the mammoth of job of untangling and healing our collective relationship with money. Loretta Kennedy is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who was carrying her inherited money trauma around as dead weight all her life, until she finally decided to face her fears and address her chronic attitu…

Say you cared about the world, about the fate of this planet, cared about it so much that you just gave up your previous lives and threw it all into the dream of a forest garden hidden in the hills outside Glengariff, west Cork. Well that's pretty much just what these two intrepid dreamers have done. Two Green Shoots emerged on the farm owned by Ch…

No matter what age you are - your body should always be trying to be in a place where it can make a baby. Now maybe you're not in the mood to make babies, or you're completely finished making them, or you're not old enough yet to start thinking about bringing more tiny people into the world. But our sex hormone health is a major marker for our over…

Your journey through the cycles of life can be bitter, it can taste like something you didn't want to choose. But how can you change the flavour of your life to allow you to flow through each phase, and especially for women - how can you transition through this time known as 'menopause', with an attitude that allows you to blossom and bloom all ove…

Homeopathy provides a valuable toolkit and Julia Edgely is an expert administrator of all its powerful repertoire of remedies. Tune in to learn some really simple fundamental tricks to manage health in your own home. Building resilience as a parent is a lot about getting to know your own child's health. What is a normal temperature for THEM? What a…

His work in famine-stricken Darfur gave him the opportunity to save countless lives through community-based nutrition schemes, where he won international awards for the creation of effective delivery systems for the life-saving Plumpy-Nut nutrition bar. He has wrestled with dairy and other commercial lobbies, NGO’s, and the might of the WHO to brin…

Guess how many menstrual care products get dumped in landfills, rivers and oceans every year...no, higher....1 trillion. Yup can you even imagine it. Emily Ewell set out to change all this when she founded Pantys period underwear, with a mission to support women's menstrual health, and to do it while removing tonnes and tonnes of CO2 from our atmos…

Close your eyes. Imagine a mother. We bet it doesn't contain a sexualised image of a woman. But why not? Our traditional concept of motherhood is one of a selfless nurturing woman, we cleave it apart from the sexual woman who created the child, but why do we do that? Why is sex such a dirty word? Cos sex makes children right? Brianna Mercado is a w…