
Mar 3, 2026
Episode 18 Part 1. Ciaran Hourican: From Heartbreak To Healing - The Complex Journey Of Separation and Divorce
In this candid conversation, Fiona and Ciaran share their personal journeys through separation and divorce, exploring the grief, the hard decisions, and the impact on children and family life.
They discuss the role of support, the work of healing and self-discovery, and offer honest reassurance that, despite the pain, life can be rebuilt into a happier and healthier next chapter.
ABOUT GUEST
Ciaran is the Managing Director of H-Training and operates as an Executive Coach, Corporate trainer and Strategic Consultant. Ciarán has extensive experience of Leadership and Coaching interventions and is very active across Ireland with a host of SMEs and in Tech, Manufacturing and Digital Marketing. He has ask worked with an elite list of multinationals include Google, Netapp, Twitter & McAfee. Ciaran’s approach is to build honest relationships that support real conversations and build cultures of accountability. He is a gifted storyteller and uses his unique lived experiences and passion as a voracious reader to both inspire and challenge. Having coached several CEOs to date he has facilitated impactful change within both their organisations and lives. And while Ciarán is a passionate guardian of ambition, he is also deeply committed to the wellbeing of business owners and advocates a balanced approach to life and its many forms of success where practical.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaranhourican/
Website: https://htraining.net/
Email: ciaran@htraining.net
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Fiona Barry is a distinguished healthcare practitioner with over 3 decades of experience in both Western / Modern and Eastern / Traditional medicine. Holding a PhD in Pharmacology and a degree in biomedical sciences, she transitioned from cardiovascular research to the more holistic approach of Chinese medicine. She also supports people in their emotional and psychological challenges with the likes of Quantum Thinking Transformation (QTT) and coaching.
Fiona's integrative approach has supported several thousand people individually in navigating challenges in such areas as hormonal health, fertility, trauma and chronic pain, with tremendously positive feedback and results.
Throughout her clinical practice, Dr. Fiona regularly encounters clients burdened by shame and isolation, voicing sentiments like "I've never told anyone that before."
Recognising the profound need for open dialogue, Fiona launched this new podcast series "Taboo", where she aims to create a safe space for the exploration of topics that are often left unspoken, in order to foster connection and understanding on a broader scale. She is committed to amplifying voices and stories that often go unheard.
Fiona is available to work with people in a number of ways, including:
- One-to-one in her clinic or online
- For media and events, including corporate training in health and wellbeing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_fionabarry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comharacupuncture
Website: https://fionabarry.ie/
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