Empathic Exchange
Welcome to Empathic Exchange, a podcast hosted by a qualified therapist and made to give listeners easy-to-understand insights on important mental health challenges.
Each episode centres around an honest and thought-provoking conversation with guests sharing their stories and experiences — From mental health professionals & advocates to people with lived experiences.
Our goal is to help break the stigma & foster empathy by creating a platform for authentic discussions about mental health challenges, triumphs, and everything in between.
Join us as we explore the human side of mental well-being, helping you to better understand the complexities of mental health in today's world.
Our podcast is hosted by Dan O'Mahony a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist & lecturer at PCI College - Ireland's leading provider of education in the fields of counselling, psychotherapy, & mental health.
To find out more visit: www.pcicollege.ie
Empathic Exchange
Ep. 08 | Childfree by Choice: A Personal and Professional Perspective
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Margaret, who not only embraces a childfree life but also works as a therapist supporting others in their journeys of choice and identity. She shares her personal decision to remain childfree, the societal expectations she’s navigated, and how her work helps individuals process their feelings around parenthood, fulfilment, and self-definition. With both personal insight and professional expertise, this conversation challenges norms and celebrates the power of choice. Join us for a deep dive into autonomy, societal pressure, and the many paths to a meaningful life.