Shake The Ground Podcast
Shake the Ground is about the moments that change us, the decisions that can shape us, and motivating you to take the initiative to shake the ground within your life. Hosted by Nathalie Lennon, each week you’ll hear honest conversations about confidence, relationships, mindset, personal growth, resilience, success, failure, and the uncomfortable decisions that lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Through inspiring guest stories, expert insights, and real-life experiences, Nathalie explores what happens when we stop playing it safe and shake things up! Formerly known as 'The Dating Games'.
Episodes
Laura Young on leaving the Garda, Starting fresh & Mental Wellbeing
This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Laura Young (lauras_views) for a powerful conversation about confidence, mental wellbeing, identity and having the courage to start again.After spending almost 15 years as a Garda, Laura made the life-changing decision to walk away from a career that had shaped so much of who she was, choosing herself and a completely new path. They talk about t
Shake The Ground Podcast w/ Nathalie Lennon - Introduction
Shake The Ground | Introduction Shake the Ground is about the moments that change us, the decisions that can shape us, and motivating you to take the initiative to shake the ground within your life. Hosted by Nathalie Lennon, each week you’ll hear honest conversations about confidence, relationships, mindset, personal growth, resilience, success, failure, and the uncomfortable decisions that lead
Aidan Loughnane on Mental Health Battles while Building a Relationship & Levelling Up for Love.
Aidan Loughnane joins us this week for an episode you truly won't be able to switch off. Aidan has a very emotional & traumatic story & bravely opens up about it in this episode; How he worked through the loss of his brother to become the man he is today. Have you ever wondered how to navigate mental health battles while in a relationship? How to help a loved one struggling? Can you keep h
Nathalie on What Women 'Really' Want - On The James Hempton Show.
This week Nathalie becomes the guest with James Hempton. James recently had Nathalie on his podcast to talk all things 'What Women Really Want'. Expect to hear conversations about whether looks matter, why confidence is so important, Nathalie's online dating advice, do women like feeling jealous, how Nathalie & Max met, chemistry & connectivity, the idea of pre selection, first
Jean Young on Getting Back Out There & Opening Your Heart.
Jean Young is a psychotherapist who joins us this week to give you the inspiration you need to get back dating again. Whether its because you have dating fatigue, had your heart broken or deep rooted trauma from the past, Jean is here to give you the advice you need to open your heart again.
Have you ever thought that maybe YOU are the problem? Wondered if there are true red flags when starting t
How to Handle Rejection like a Pro.
Rejection is never easy, but in dating, it’s inevitable. In this episode, Nathalie breaks down how to handle rejection with confidence, keep your self-worth intact, and even use it to your advantage.
Ever wonder why rejection can literally feel like physical pain? Wonder if you will ever get over the ego hit & stop replaying it mentally? Whether you’ve been ghosted, turned down, or stuck in
Mark Fennell on Why a Partner Cheats & Why Men Cheat More - The Signs, Reasons & Recovery.
This week we are joined once more by the incredible Mark Fennell to talk all things CHEATING. Let's face it, it happens way too often in the modern dating scene (or is it just being found out more).
Men statistically cheat more than women - Why? What cracks in a relationship can cause a partner to cheat? What can we do to keep a strong bound & prevent infidelity? What are the signs that so
Do You Get Over Invested Too Soon? Listen up.
This week on the podcast Nathalie speaks about energy investment in the early dating stage. Do you get over invested in the early stages of dating? Feel like you give more than you get? What are the “red flag behaviour” signs that show you are over investing & how can we become more grounded? Get ready for some simple advice to change this. Nathalie also talks through some listener dating dilemmas
Louise Cody: Becoming Your True Self, Dating Dilemmas & Healing From Infidelity.
This week Louise Cody (aka Classy Cody) joins us for an episode full of learning, inspirational thinking, tips on healing from infidelity, giggles, shenanigans & DATING DILEMMA - We dive deep into some listener predicaments this week.
She shares some insights into her past & her self growth journey. When it comes to setting boundaries, owning your authentic self & caring less about w
24 Lessons Learned in 2024
This week Nathalie reflects on 24 lessons she learned in the year 2024, in a solo episode. Self development, and growth alongside or within a relationship are the key themes to this episode.She shares some hard truths but also necessary lessons to help us all level up in love & become the best version of ourselves. A personal episode with a lot of takeaway messages. Follow Nathalie on Instagram he
Yvonne Tchrakian on Manifesting a Soulmate - Is it Possible?
Can you truly manifest a soulmate? This week Yvonne Tchrakian joins us to talk about manifestation & how we can manifest the partner of our dreams.
Let's face it, everyone wants to find the partner of their dreams. We have all heard of manifestation but how real is it? Does science support it? If it was that easy, wouldn't we all do it? How can we do it? Should we manifest an ex back? Can the
Gerry Hussey on How to Find, Build & Keep Unconditional Love.
Season four of the podcast launches with the one and only Gerry Hussey. This is an incredibly valuable, thought-provoking & and eye opening episode. Dare I say, the best yet. In this episode, Gerry talks about how we can build deeper connections, keep love alive over the years and reprogram our subconscious mind. If you have been looking for unconditional love, Gerry talks us through the key steps
Thought for the week. 🤍
This week Nathalie joins you with a short update as Season 3 officially comes to an end & a final thought to set your mindset on the right path for the week ahead when is comes to healing from heartbreak, levelling up in love & seeking out all that your truly desire from a relationship. Remember to like, subscribe & share the podcast if you’ve been enjoying it. Follow & Message Nathalie on Instagr
Paul Scanlon on Communication, Healing, Vulnerability & Validation.
This week on The Dating Games we are joined by the incredible Paul Scanlon. Paul talks to us all about healing from heartbreak, communication skills, being vulnerable & creating internal validation. Paul has a truly magical way with words that will motivate you to not only become the best version of yourself, but to ensure you settle for nothing less than an emotional mature person that deserves Y
Why don’t you like ANYONE you’ve dated? Are YOU the problem?
This week we dive into a listeners dating dilemma accompanied by the fabulous Lorraine Glover. This dilemma is one that many of us will relate to. If you’ve been dating for a few years now we can sometimes start to believe that WE are the problem? If on paper all of these people are perfect… Why don’t you like them? Will you really just ‘know’ when it’s the one? How many ‘slow burner’ dates do we
The ‘Forever Single’ Fear - How to Overcome it?
Mark Fennell joins Nathalie to discuss a listeners dilemma - How can we overcome the fear that we could be single… forever? Dating can be tiring, time consuming & exhausting. If you have spent a long time trying to find ‘the one’, with each connection eventually reaching a dead end, it’s hard to believe you’ll ever find ‘your person’. This fear of being ‘forever single’ is a common one, but how ca
Grace Alice O Shea - How to Improve your Sex Life & Build Sexual Confidence.
Grace Alice O Shea, Sex and Intimacy Coach joins Nathalie this week. Grace Alices’s aim as a sex & intimacy specialist is to prevent people from suffering in silence within unhealthy or unhappy situations relating to their sex lives. In this episode we break down numerous aspects of this area, beginning with why a taboo still exists when talking about it. How can we improve our sexual confidence?
Dating dilemmas - Radio Silence, Cold Feet & the Fear of being Forever Alone
This week Nathalie is joined by Jay Kavanagh once more to talk through some of YOUR dating dilemmas! Topics include: Getting radio silence after a great first date, the fear of never finding love, giving some space, sex drive differences, and being made out to be the liar.
Each week we hope to continue to help you level up in your relationships, romantic AND that with yourself. Jay shares some gr
To Chase or Not to Chase?
‘The Chase’ has become somewhat of a necessity in modern dating, or has it? Is there an element of the Chase that’s needed to keep someone interested? How far is too far, and just how can we navigate this in a way that isn’t toxic?
If it’s the right person, do you really need to play these mind games at all?
Nathalie takes you through this topic solo this week - giving you all sides, to help yo
Mark Fennell - THIS is how to spot a Narcissist.
Mark Fennell joins Nathalie this week to give us the REAL ways to spot a narcissist.
Are you dating a narcissist? How can you spot a narcissist?How can you leave one? Have you ever been told you are 'too sensitive'? How long can narcissism stay hidden? This may be on of the best episodes of the season - Get ready for some crazy stories, penny dropping moments & key takeaways.
As alwa
Jay Kavanagh - How to Keep That SPARK Alive!
Jay Kavanagh joins Nathalie as the first guest in a long term relationship on The Dating Games podcast, and gives us so many helpful insights on how to keep that spark alive!
If you have been with the one person for quite some time, and feel like that spark is dimming or some days get really difficult to navigate - Don't worry. Jay & Nathalie talk through the realities of relationships &a
Signs it's the Right Person.
Too often we either procrastinate getting into a relationship with the right person, or we spend too long with the wrong person, both out of fear.
Are they the right person for you? Is this the right time for love? Are you ready for a relationship? Are they ready? Is it true love, or short term infatuation?
Nathalie takes us through signs that may tell you this IS or IS NOT the right person for y
Emma Kehoe - First Date Stories, Falling In Love & Dating Now.
Your bonus 'QUICKFIRE' episode with Emma Kehoe! Nathalie throws some questions at Emma which yield some fun, interesting & thought provoking answers! Emma talks us through a bizarre 1st date story, they both discuss timeframes it took them to fall in love & get Emma current perspective on dating.
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Emma Kehoe on Stepping into her Single Girl Era.
Emma Kehoe joins Nathalie as the first female guest on The Dating Games podcast to talk about how she is stepping into her Single Girl Era.
Emma has been through so much from trying for a baby, to being cheated on, long term relationships & healing from break ups. She is now stepping into her single girl era & embracing it, sharing how she owns this stage of her life in a way that she nev
Listen to this to Elevate Your Confidence.
We often hear how confidence is the most attractive trait, one that is so easily knocked & difficult to build. Nathalie Lennon takes you through 10 ways you can build unbreakable confidence today, to help you level up in your relationships & attract the life, and love, you desire. A trait she has struggled to build herself but worked hard on, one that needs constant nurturing. Life is too
Brian Keane - Worst First Date, Romantic Gestures, Soulmates, Chat-up Lines, Sex Drive and more!
Your bonus 'QUICKFIRE' episode with Brian Keane! Nathalie throws some questions at Brian which yield some fun, interesting & thought provoking answers! Expect some chat about what traits he thinks are necessary from a partner, what needs he believes should be met, his most 'unusual' first date, sex drive thought, soulmates & much more
Nathalie shares her insights also, in
Brian Keane on Overcoming Heartbreak.
Brian Keane joins your host Nathalie Lennon for the very first episode of Season 3 of The Dating Games to open up about the difficult heartbreak journey he went through after his engagement ended.
Brian opens up in such an honest, vulnerable & thought provoking way which will help you to overcome a heartbreak also, and gives an insight into the male side of heartache, which we rarely hear.
Nathalie on Love & Learnings during Season 2.
In this episode, Nathalie takes on The Dating Games solo.
With Damien needing to sadly walk away from the podcast, Nathalie brings you the learnings she made during the weeks of recording Season 2 when it comes to Love & The Dating Games. She takes you through her episodes, lines & some eye opening moments she had over the last few months that will no doubt, help you to navigate your rela
When To Label It & Preparing For The 'CRISIS' Stage!
When should you label a relationship - A Question often asked. Is there such a thing as too soon? What happens after the label? What stages follow the 'Honeymoon' phase? Nathalie & Damien talk through the stages of a relationship - eurphoric, early attachment, crisis & deep attachment. What does it take for a relationship to make it to that final stage, and how long will it take?
Can Being Too Independent Damage Relationships?
Independence is an attractive trait to most people, and one that we individually all try to build upon. But can you become TOO independent, that your habits are damaging your chances of building a healthy relationship? To find love? To let down your boundaries? Has you past lead you to develop Hyper Indepedence Trauma? Nathalie & Damien dive into the signs of being too independent, how to chan
Do Relationships Ruin Your Productivity & Focus?
Do relationships ruin your focus, your productivity, career progressions, studies, routines? Can you stop them from hampering your productivity without damaging the relationship? How much can they ruin your focus? What can you do to minimize extreme cases of this? Can you strike a balance? Nathalie & Damien share their experiences too - and dive into their favourite new term 'Limerence'
Should HE Make The First Move?
The first move. Should it be left to HIM? Is it 'acceptable' for HER to make the first move? What do men think of women making the first move? How can you make the first move, or deal with rejection? Can a man make a move without being deemed 'creepy'? Damien & Nathalie share some of their own stories on making moves too!
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How to be 'Friends with Benefits'.
Friends with Benefits. What is it? What are the rules? How can you establish this dynamic without it becoming toxic, hurtful or complicated? Can it really work out? This week Damien & Nathalie discuss the reasons why you should do this, and the reasons that you should maybe run a mile from it. A really thought provoking topic, that more people can relate to than you might think - because after
Are you dating a Narcissist?
Narcissism has been a highly requested topic. This episdoe dives deep into it's meaning & how it shows in relationships. Are you dating a narcissist? What are the signs you could be dating a narcissit? How does it affect you being the victim of narcissistic behaviour? How to deal with a narcissist, or overcome leaving one?
This episode may also cause you to question your own character at
Age Gaps. Is there a limit?
This week Nathalie & Damien dive into the controversial topic that is Age Gaps. What is acceptable? How much is too much? Is age truly only a number? How much does maturity matter? At what age does a large gap cause the most issues? What are their largest age gaps? What did YOU think? Also, get the gossip on the fleece thief.
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Is It Ok For Him To Follow New Girls in a Relationship?
If he is in a committed relationship, is it ok for him to be following new girls on Instagram? Liking their photos? This week Damien & Nathalie dive into a listeners dating dilemma. What to do & what not to do on Instagram if you are in a relationship, posting thirst traps & provocative photos, trust in your partner, sharing relationships online & so much more. Definitely a relevan
Do Nice Guys Finish Last?
A tale as old as time - Does the nice guy finish last? This week Damien & Nathalie dive into this phrase, what it means, is there truth to it & they take a deep dive into the traits that we tend to see in this so called 'nice guy'. But, do nice girls also finish last? Is there such thing as a 'fake' nice guy? And no... We don't mean 'finish' in the bedroom.
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The Signs of a Toxic Relationship.
This week we dive into a highly requested topic - Toxic relationships. Usually it takes two to tango when it comes to toxicity - But can a toxic relationship become healthy again? Is it worth saving? Do you know the signs? We share them plus our own experiences, as always, in this weeks episode.
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It's 2024 - Stop Being Needy!
Season Two of The Dating Games Podcast is here! Get ready to level the f*ck up. This year let's leave being needy, desperate and clingy in the past. Do you think you are clingy? Desperate? Well let us help you make sure you reverse that and become MAGNETIC. Let's attract what we desire and put out the energy we want to get back.
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BONUS Episode Season one finale
As season one of the dating games comes to an close, while we've already started season two, we wanted to give a little bonus episode talking about some of our favourite bits over season one and to thank you guys so much for the incredible
response to this podcast and how much we've enjoyed recording it.
And how much it's also helping us also.
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Stop accepting the BARE MINIMUM!
This episode is the final of season 1 & our juiciest yet. We get real on 'The Bare Minimum' - What is it? Are you settling for it? Are you giving it? Is it gender biased? How to spot the Bare Minimum - and more importantly, how to make sure you never settle for that. You deserve the MAXIMUM level of care, love & affection. Don't accept anything less. Damien & Nathalie are h
Love Languages - Could This be What Saves a Relationship?
This episode breaks down the 5 love languages. Knowing these, essentially could be what makes or breaks your relationship - but are they truly as defined as society says? We dive into each language, our opinions, their origin, our experiences & guess each others. This episode is a golden one for self development, knowing these truly could be a gamechanger for all future relationships or a curr
Are You Struggling to Let Your Guard Down? Listen up.
Do you struggle to let you guard down? Have you built walls around your heart you can't allow anyone by? Or maybe, you let your guard down to quick, and get hurt too often as a result? This episode aims to help you with both sides of this coin. There are some really interesting insights here as Damien & Nathalie are polar opposites when it comes to letting their guard down.
Be sure to ra
Dating Dilemma - Are Long Distance Relationships doable?
This week Nathalie & Damien discuss another listener dating dilemma in a shorter episode & share their opinions on long distance relationships. How much distance is doable? What are the positives to having some distance for a short period of time? What are the negatives?
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How to Truly be Happy Single.
Being single, is not always easy, and often being truly happy single is a difficult place to get to. This episode is the pep talk you need to bring to a place of true happiness, comfort & confidence if you are single. After all, if you cant love yourself, how is anyone else suppose to do it? Nathalie & Damien share some of their personal stories here once more to help you become your highe
Are you Settling? In a 'Convenient-ship'? Don't settle for less than you deserve.
This week Damien & Nathalie discuss the term 'Convenient-ship'. We all heard of situation-ships, relationships, but what about those who settle for less than what they truly deserve or desire, just because it is less effort? Less work? Because it's convenient? There is a big difference between settling, and settling down. We want to help you ensure your romantic connections only ev
Dating Dilemma - Should it be Defined as a Relationship after One Year?
This week Nathalie & Damien discuss a listeners dating dilemma & share their opinions of defining relationships, PDAs, and grand gestures when asking someone to be 'official'. After one year seeing someone, would you expect it to be a relationship? Do you think the man should be the one to ask? Do labels matter?
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The Minefield that is, Dating Apps.
Are you on dating apps? Have you swipe fatigue? Thinking of joining dating apps, maybe for the 10th time? In this episode Nathalie & Damien talk about the do’s & dont’s, pros & cons, plus how they think dating apps should be treated. They also share some of their own personal experiences on dating apps as well as some startling facts about dating app users.
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How to Emotionally Detach & Set Boundaries
This week Damien & Nathalie discuss the importance of boundary setting within relationships & how to emotionally detach from someone that is no longer serving you. If you have been struggling to get over a relationship or connection from your past, or fear that you get attached too quickly, this episode will talk you through all the steps to help you get over these feelings. Another step t
Red Flags To be Aware Of When Dating
To kickstart the 1st season of The Dating Games, Nathalie & Damien dive into the red flags to be aware of and look out for when dating - both sharing many of their personal experiences with you here. If your wondering are you being love bombed, treated correctly, subject to gaslighting, respected & much more - this is a must listen. Remember your gut never lies.
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