The Galway Gal

Lauren Macaulay

Have you ever dreamed of packing up and moving abroad? Join a spirited Southern gal turned expat as she dives into the journey of building a life in a new culture. Through heartfelt stories, interviews, and a healthy dose of humor, explore the ups and downs of finding community, adapting, evolving, creating a new life far from home, all while staying true to your roots. Whether you’re an aspiring globetrotter, solo traveller, digital nomad or just curious about life on the other side of the world, this podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and inspired to explore the beauty of embracing new cultures.

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Episodes

Birth Support in Ireland: Holistic Care, Antenatal Education & Birth Trauma Healing from an Expat Doula turned Doula: Tara Durkin

In this episode, we explore the inspiring story of Tara — a dedicated birth doula, childbirth educator, IBCLC, and Birth Trauma Resolution Practitioner who traded the bright lights of New York City for the Irish seaside. Living in Galway for almost twenty years, Tara’s journey is a testament to how moving abroad can deepen our understanding of birth, mental health, and holistic support systems. With her rich background in publishing, Women’s Studies, and English Literature, Tara has spent more t...

Jun 27, 2025•37 min•Ep. 6

Bridging Borders & Breaking Barriers: A Fight for Fair Healthcare

In this episode, we share the story of Faith — a final-year medical student whose journey crosses oceans, but whose heart has always been rooted in one mission: healing the divides in healthcare. From the classrooms of Canada to the hospitals of Ireland, Faith has carried a vision of a world where no community is forgotten. Her work in HIV stigma, rural medicine, and global immunization is more than research — it’s a call to action. As a co-founder of the African Women Oncology Mentorship Progra...

May 09, 2025•29 min•Ep. 5

From Heartbreak to Healing: Tessa’s Leap from South Africa to Ireland

After a painful heartbreak, South African medical doctor Tessa found herself searching for more than just a fresh start—she was searching for herself. In this soul-stirring episode, she opens up about the unexpected path that led her to Ireland, the emotional weight of leaving home, and the slow, powerful process of rebuilding a life in a new land. Through laughter, vulnerability, and truth, Tessa reminds us that sometimes the most life-changing journeys begin when everything falls apart. 🎧 Tun...

Apr 25, 2025•29 min•Ep. 4

Faith, Fashion & Finding Purpose in Berlin: Style, Spirituality & Life Abroad

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Salome, a fashion enthusiast and advocate for slow living, whose faith led her across borders to Berlin. We explore how she blends style and spirituality, navigates cultural shifts, and embraces purpose-driven living in a new city. Tune in as we discuss: ✨ How faith and fashion can coexist in a world that often separates them ✨ The leap of moving abroad and trusting the journey ✨ How Berlin’s edgy fashion scene has shaped her personal style ✨ Finding p...

Apr 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 3

Stitching Cultures: The Art of Emerald & Wax

What does it take to move across continents, build a thriving fashion brand, and stay true to your roots? In this episode of The Galway Gal , I sit down with Virtue Shine , the visionary designer behind Emerald & Wax , a brand that blends the bold vibrancy of African wax prints with the sleek elegance of Japanese architecture . From growing up in Accra, Ghana , surrounded by rich textiles in her grandmother’s fabric warehouse to moving to New York as a teenager and eventually settling in Gal...

Mar 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2

Strangers: How a bar napkin changed my life!

In this episode, I take you back to the moment I left behind everything I knew—trading Houston for New York with no plan, just a deep need for something more. From crashing on couches to navigating the highs and lows of big-city life, New York shaped me in ways I never expected. But the biggest twist? That one-way ticket led me somewhere even further: Ireland. This is a story about reinvention, resilience, and finding home, in the most unexpected places. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting over, ...

Mar 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1

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