My Podcast

Finding Your Purpose
with Monica Haughey

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This podcast was born from my passion for supporting people who feel stuck, unfulfilled, or searching for deeper meaning in their work and lives.

Each episode will feature honest conversations with inspiring guests who are aligning with their purpose, uncovered their gifts, and reconnected with what truly matters.

Together, we’ll explore:

🌱 How to move beyond self-doubt and old conditioning

🌱 Tools and practices to build clarity and confidence

🌱 The mindset shifts that help us live more fully and authentically

🌱 Inspiring stories of creativity, transformation, and purposeful living

If you’ve ever felt that something is missing or sensed that you’re ready for a new chapter—this podcast is for you.

EPISODE FIVE

Astrology and Purpose: Claire O'Keeffe on Living a Fulfilled Life

In this episode of the Finding Your Purpose podcast, psychotherapist and conscious coach Monica Haughey interviews Claire O'Keeffe (@claire_okeeffe_), a yoga teacher, astrologer, and writer, who transitioned from a 20-year career as a research scientist and lecturer in academia to pursue her passions. Claire discusses her journey of self-discovery, ignited by a moment of realisation during a prestigious award ceremony. She talks about the importance of tuning into one’s inner desires, the role astrology played in understanding her purpose, and how COVID-19 allowed her to slow down and connect with her authentic self. Claire explains fundamental aspects of astrology such as sun signs, moon signs, and rising signs, offering insights into how these elements can help individuals uncover their life's mission. She emphasizes the importance of courage, support, and faith in taking the leap to live in alignment with one's heart and values.

Books Mentioned in This Episode

Throughout the conversation, Claire shares a few books that deeply influenced her journey of self-discovery and alignment — each offering wisdom on letting go, reconnecting with intuition, and living in harmony with your true nature:

✨ The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer — a powerful memoir about releasing control and trusting life’s unfolding.
✨ The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer — a guide to inner freedom and quieting the mind so the heart can lead.
✨ If Women Rose Rooted by Sharon Blackie — an inspiring call for women to reconnect with the land, myth, and their authentic power.
✨ The Heroine’s Journey by Maureen Murdock — a transformative exploration of the feminine path to wholeness and spiritual awakening.

Each of these books echoes the themes we explore in Finding Your Purpose — courage, surrender, and the ongoing journey of coming home to yourself.

EPISODE FOUR

From Orchestras to Goat Herding: Hannah Miller’s Purposeful Journey

In this episode, Monica speaks with Hannah Miller — professional musician, festival director at Fuddlefest, and goat herder. Hannah’s journey is anything but ordinary. From growing up on her family farm in County Wexford to performing with orchestras across Europe and New York, to working with 24 goats in the Dublin Mountains, Hannah has found unique ways to combine her passions for music, nature, and community.

We talk about:

  • The winding path from playing the French horn for the Wexford Sinfonia orchestra and international orchestras and Principal Horn for the Irish National Opera to eco-grazing projects in Dublin

  • How goats are helping to prevent wildfires and protect biodiversity in Ireland

  • The balance between an intense, performance-driven music career and working outdoors with animals

  • What it means to create a “handmade life” by following curiosity and saying yes to new opportunities

  • How small steps, listening inward, and trusting yourself can open unexpected pathways to purpose

Hannah’s story is a reminder that purpose doesn’t always follow a straight line — sometimes it’s found in surprising, life-changing combinations.

EPISODE THREE

A Working Class Legacy: Rita Fagan’s Purposeful Start

In this episode, Monica is joined by Rita Fagan, a lifelong activist, artist, and community leader from Dublin’s Liberties.

Rita left school at 13½ to work in a sewing factory, where early experiences of inequality sparked her political awakening. She went on to the Simon Community, learning the importance of “taking people as they are,” before dedicating over three decades to radical community development at St. Michael’s Estate. Along the way, she brought her activism to Latin America and Palestine, weaving global solidarity with local struggles.

In this conversation, Rita shares:

  • How the factory floor and the Simon Community shaped her purpose

  • Why “care is moral, and care is political”

  • The role of art as a voice for protest and change

  • The importance of building community and investing in people with patience

Rita’s story is a reminder that purpose is found in the everyday — in courage, creativity, and the communities we build together.

EPISODE TWO

TechFoundHer: Navigating Purpose and Innovation Together with Máirín Murray

In this episode of 'Finding Your Purpose' podcast, host Monica Haughey, a psychotherapist and conscious coach, discusses finding and living one's purpose with Máirín Murray founder of TechFoundHer.

Máirín shares her non-linear career journey from studying philosophy and working in various fields to founding TechFoundHer, an organisation that supports women in building tech ventures by offering a network, know-how, and capital.

Máirín emphasises the importance of community, diversity, and inclusion in the tech industry and stresses the need for systemic change. They discuss overcoming self-doubt, the importance of finding what excites one, and the value of persistence.

The episode also addresses themes such as unlearning societal restrictions, recognising one's inherent confidence, and the significance of saying no to pursue meaningful endeavours.

Máirín encourages women to build and innovate in tech, highlighting the power of collective support and authentic progress.

EPISODE ONE

Unmasking Ourselves: Finding Purpose Through Communication with Joseph McGuire

In this opening episode of Finding Your Purpose, Monica Haughey sits down with Joseph McGuire, a facial profiler and communication expert, to explore what purpose really means in today’s world.

Joseph shares how his ability to “read behind the mask” has shaped his work across different careers, from shiatsu practitioner to leadership mentor. Together, they discuss:

✨ Why unmasking ourselves actually makes us stronger✨ How our purpose evolves as we do✨ Journaling and body awareness as tools for clarity✨ The need for authentic leadership in workplaces today✨ How loneliness can be an invitation to stretch and grow

Joseph reminds us that while success matters, many people are searching for something deeper: meaning, fulfilment, and a sense of connection.

  • The importance of dropping the masks we wear in work and life

  • Practical tips for reconnecting with your inner truth

  • Why employees today want leaders they can trust

  • How gratitude and journaling can unlock clarity about your purpose