{"podcast":{"title":"Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige","slug":"ready-to-be-real-by-s-le-seoige-1032894","podcast_index_feed_id":1032894,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66d2140a-cd91-584c-ae39-d08918c12a56","website_url":"https://soundcloud.com/readytobereal","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/611ed77d06c05e843ef40e87/1676557877379-b7b4739589da7d7815237e646810f03a.jpeg","author":"Ready To Be Real by Síle Seoige","episode_count":289,"summary":"In this podcast series, Síle Seoige chats to people of all walks of life; those who are well known, along with those who have extraordinary stories to tell and she also features topic lead conversations with a particular expert in their field. A skilled interviewer and avid listener, Síle’s warm approach encourages her guests to be as open and honest about their lived experiences as possible. This refreshing approach has made for some truly special conversations that she hopes will at times inspire, challenge, educate, comfort or simply entertain her listener. Please rate, review and subscribe if you like what you hear, thanks so much! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T16:20:25.269781+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ready-to-be-real-by-s-le-seoige-1032894"},"episode":{"title":"Aindrias de Staic : The Wildness Within","slug":"aindrias-de-staic-the-wildness-within","published_at":"2026-06-25T23:21:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ready-to-be-real-by-s-le-seoige-1032894/aindrias-de-staic-the-wildness-within","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ready-to-be-real-by-s-le-seoige-1032894","url":"https://shows.acast.com/ready-to-be-real-by-sile-seoige/episodes/aindrias-de-staic-the-wildness-within","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/ready-to-be-real-by-sile-seoige/e/6a3db7e526d5a6687a618283/media.mp3","summary":"Topics covered : ADHD, addiction, recovery, nature, bardic storytelling, performing. My guest this week is musician, performer and storyteller Aindrias de Staic, who many of you will know online as 'Smalltown Seanchaí'. The son of the late writer and folklorist Eddie Stack, Aindrias grew up immersed in stories. But this conversation isn't simply about where he comes from, it's about the life he's lived. We talk about his childhood, his parents' separation, his struggles with alcohol and addiction, and what it has taken to reach 20 years of sobriety. He speaks openly about receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life, his mental health, and how gardening, growing his own food and reconnecting with nature have become central to his wellbeing. And along the way, we explore the ancient Irish bardic storytelling tradition, the importance of play, creativity and finding flow. Please note: This episode contains personal experiences and opinions relating to ADHD, mental health, addiction and recovery. Any discussion around medication, herbs or other approaches reflects Aindrias' personal experience and should not be taken as medical advice. To connect with Aindrias : Aindrias de Staic | Ireland's Musical Storyteller And on Instagram : Aindrias de Staic (@smalltownseanchai) • Instagram photos and videos Support : If anything discussed in this episode has affected you, or if you're struggling with your mental health or addiction, support is available. Ireland • Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day) or visit www.samaritans.ie • Pieta – Call 1800 247 247, text HELP to 51444, or visit www.pieta.ie • Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland – www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie • HSE Mental Health Services – www.yourmentalhealth.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Topics covered : ADHD, addiction, recovery, nature, bardic storytelling, performing. My guest this week is musician, performer and storyteller Aindrias de…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5188,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ready-to-be-real-by-s-le-seoige-1032894/episodes/aindrias-de-staic-the-wildness-within/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ready-to-be-real-by-s-le-seoige-1032894/aindrias-de-staic-the-wildness-within.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}