The Ripple Effect

Shane Lets Loose on Kneecap BBC and Gaza 😤

Beach drama 🌊 Boogie boards 🏄‍♀️ And opinions that go all the way in 🎤 Katie and Shane clash over Ballyheigue versus Ballybunion before Shane takes a serious turn... from peaceful beach reflections to calling out Kneecap the BBC and Gaza. No filter no fear no fluff.
Raw talk. Real laughs. Massive perspective. Press play already 🎧

Carefree for 4 Days, Chaos Ever Since

Katie’s fresh off a girls’ trip and deep in the overwhelm. From zip lines to real-life stress, she’s talking switching off, coming home, and the truth about trying to do it all.In this episode, Katie gets brutally honest about what it really feels like to return to chaos after a rare break. She opens up about the juggle of being a special needs parent and how hard it hits when your child is sick and life doesn’t pause. From mam guilt to mental overload, from deep chats to dancing under the stars this is the tug-of-war between freedom and responsibility.It’s honest, it’s emotional, and it’s for every woman who's ever said "I’m fine" when they weren’t.

"I Stayed on the Call for 27 Minutes 💬 But That 27 Minute Call Was Toxic Empathy in Action 🧠"

This is the episode you need to hear.
In one of the most personal and powerful conversations yet, Katie opens up about a recent experience that cracked open an old wound a 27-minute phone call that shook her peace and triggered deep reflection on how we enable people in our lives 🧩
Together, Katie and Shane unpack the concept of toxic empathy  when your compassion crosses the line and starts to hurt you. They get real about boundaries, why we let people overstay their welcome in our lives, and how easy it is to slip back into old roles even when you're healing 💥
This one’s for anyone who's ever kept the phone line open too long, stayed in a friendship too broken, or justified someone else's bad behaviour because you understood their pain. You’re not alone. We see you. And this episode might just be the mirror you didn’t know you needed 💭
Raw, relatable, and packed with the kind of truth that hits you in the chest Episode 19 is a must-listen 🎧
🌊 #TheRippleEffect #ToxicEmpathy #HealingOutLoud #RealTalk #Boundaries #Enabling #GrowthSeason #Episode19 💬✨

“Triggered by Netflix, Healed by Mushrooms”

What the actual 🤯 We’re back with Episode 18 and it’s a wild mix of laughs, Katie and Shane talk everything from confirmations to confetti cannons to the Netflix series Nine Perfect Strangers that sparked a powerful conversation 
Katie dives into the scene that shook her and questions why it takes illness or loss to wake us up to what’s truly important. Shane opens up about his own experience with psychedelics and how they can unlock healing in unexpected ways. This episode is honest, raw and eye opening.
If you’ve ever needed a reminder to slow down and check in with yourself this is it 💥
 

EP 17: “What the Hell Is Going On in Ireland” 🔥🇮🇪

This episode is mad. Katie shares two terrifying things that happened in one single day — both absolutely real, both scary as hell 😳
🚲 “The bike was coming straight for me… I thought this is it”👀 “I witnessed a man physically assault a woman. No one moved”😶 The silence. The shock. The questions no one wants to answer.
Then she dives deep into the chaos that is modern Ireland and asks the stuff no one else is saying out loud
📢 Why are people afraid to speak the truth🧠 Are we being gaslit by our own government📺 Is the media telling the full story or just what fits the narrative⚡ And why she’s helping launch a bold new platform that says what others won’t
🎧 Hit play now — and decide for yourself what’s really going on.

👀Burnout, Brothels & Breaking Points

This week, Katie opens up about what happens when your body forces you to slow down, whether you like it or not. From a recent health scare to struggling with burnout, this episode peels back the curtain on what’s really been going on behind the scenes.
She talks about the impact of running on empty, the emotional weight of “keeping it all going,” and how hard it is to admit when things aren’t OK, especially when people think you’ve got it all together.
There’s also a wildcard moment in here, yep, the story of a Berlin brothel that somehow turned into a surprising life lesson. Only Katie could bring it back around like that. 😅
If you’ve ever hit a wall, felt physically or emotionally drained, or just needed someone to say “same,” this one’s for you. 💬🧠💔

🎙️ “The Most Random Q&A You Never Knew You Needed 🤯😂”

We’re back! and lighter, funnier, and more chaotic (in the best way). Katie reveals how she survived three communions in one day and managed to party at a wedding full of the soundest people on earth. Shane, meanwhile, casually dropped a world-first AI system at Punchestown like it was no big deal.
This week we:😂 Ask each other some of the most random but brilliant questions ever💒 Talk about the joy of letting loose and laughing until you cry🤖 Geek out over AI, startup energy, and chasing your passion🎉 And share some golden insights on how to balance ambition with joy

"Right Side of History ✊🎙️ Shane Gets Honest 🔥"

Only 10% of podcasts make it this far, but we’re not just showing up, we’re speaking up 🎤✨ Katie & Shane celebrate this milestone with raw reflections and bold truths.
Katie gets honest about finding herself again 🙌, learning to slow down 🧘‍♀️, and soaking up gratitude for how far she’s come 💫. Shane opens up about personal clarity, but also takes a stand on something much bigger... 🧠🔥
💥 He throws full support behind Kneecap’s Coachella message, even if it means pushback. “I want to be on the right side of history,” he says, and he means it.
If you’re ready for unfiltered truths, powerful perspective, and conversations that actually matter, hit play now. This one hits different.

🎙️ Is This Still OK to Say? The Pope, Personal Beliefs & How We’re Shaped by Silence 🇻🇦🧠🤐

In this episode of The Ripple Effect, co-hosts Katie Sheehan and Shane McCarthy dive deep into the beliefs we’re raised with — and the ones we start to question as adults.
From religion to emotional abuse and the long-lasting impact it can have on children, this one is raw, real, and rooted in truth. No filters, no faking — just an open conversation that might challenge how you see the world 👀🗣️
🔍 Thought-provoking. Honest. Necessary.
Tap play to join the chat and feel the ripple 🌊#TheRippleEffect

🎙️ Single Pringle Energy & Soul Work 💔🧘‍♀️✨

In this week’s episode of The Ripple Effect, Katie and Shane return for a raw, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep chat. 💬 From therapy-level honesty to banter that’ll have you laughing, they explore the power of speaking out loud, checking in with yourself, and knowing when you're not quite ready to share something—and why that’s totally okay. 🙌
They unpack emotional regulation 🧠, personal growth 🌱, and setting boundaries with love and intention. Shane drops truth bombs on single life (“single Pringle” alert 😂), while Katie reminds us why healing out loud is messy, magic, and totally necessary. This episode is full of self-awareness, realisation, and soul food you didn’t know you needed. 💥
✨ Vulnerable, empowering, and totally unfiltered—this is The Ripple Effect at its best.