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Wow, I don't think I've ever watched something on RU-vid that was longer than 30mins. Absolutely gripped for 2 hrs, I could watch it again! what an amazing, honest, raw interview! Massive respect for Maura ❤
Maura is a gem. I’m writing this before I’ve even watched the interview. Doesn’t surprise me to see a comment like this. I am English, once worked in an Irish bar in Greece and all the Irish people I worked with and met, all very open, honest, real, funny people. They are the best. Ireland should be very proud for Maura ❤
Paul saying 'the negative self talk needs to stop' is actually so sweet! Often we don't even realise we're doing it, so nice to look out for each other
She never doesn’t podcasts too. Only ones she’s ever done was part of LI promo contract. She definitely felt safe to talk to Paul. These episodes are like therapy. Love Maura and Paul is Best podcast host
Maura is so wonderful and authentic. As an Irish woman in her 30s I am so self critical and don’t notice until I am told by others, similar to this. It was like listening to a therapy session. She deserves all the positivity that comes her way. Well done, Paul. Amazing listen!
when he stopped her and mentioned her self criticism, I genuinely said outloud... most Irish women(and men) will always slag themselves off first, before someone else can! I was on call with a friend earlier, talking about wanting to join the gym but I'm a "lazy, greedy fecker"... its definitely an Irish thing!
definitely a defensive thing.. I’ll get there before they can comment on me. Wouldn’t have a clue how to change that and the even trying the affirmations would just give us an excuse to say.. you’re shite at them too 😂
@@kerribyrne2410This is what I took away from that, she tries to say first the things that she thinks people are thinking to show them that she is self aware.
Paul you provide such a beautiful safe space to allow people to talk and let go of so much built up fear, anger, sadness and pain. Maura thank you for being so honest and open , what a great watch xxx
You can tell she's a genuine soul. Anyone who doesn't see that, has their OWN demons that they project onto her likely out of envy, jealousy or their own insecurities. Maura gave me nothing but confident, vibrant, real vibes. So I feel for her and what she's had to go through when people seem to just misunderstand her.
I have to say, it was an absolute delight. Maura's personality shines through in this episode, and her humor is both refreshing and relatable. She has this incredible ability to make serious topics feel accessible and engaging, which I found really inspiring. What struck me the most was how genuine Maura comes across. From the moment she starts speaking, you can tell that she's not just putting it all on, she's sharing her true self and Her stories and insights are not only entertaining but also resonate on a personal level, making you feel connected to her journey. It's clear that she has a big heart, and her endearing nature makes the podcast an amazing to listen watch. Overall, this episode has only reinforced my admiration for Maura Higgins. She’s funny, inspiring, and incredibly genuine x x
Maura is so strong and seeing her this vulnerable only makes her appear that much stronger. This alone was brave and there is a deeper courage she was able to meet within herself doing this, potentially. It is definitely how it appeared to me. Also major credit due to the interviewer, Paul, for amazing questions/ guiding of the conversation and creating a safe space.
Please do me a favour and consider to have more former UK Love Island contestants on your show! Love Island is very popular in the UK and we always got behind the contestants on it. We would love to see an in-depth interview about their lives and what made them into the people they are today.
She’s so grounded despite her fame! Her strong connections to her family & friends & her resilience have served her well. Continued sucess@ Maurahiggins
This interview helped me. I feel like I was on the journey of how I speak about myself, trust issues, relocating….. SUCH A GOOD INTERVIEW! Maura is a strong woman & deserves all the success
Coming from an Irish girl the slagging ourselves & others is real it's called having the craic & banter, Ireland is known for dark humour & comedy & it's something that's ingrained in our society, I believe if I'm honest Irish people use humour as a cover up so much trauma has happend in our little country(catholic church) I see more wounded souls, I resonate with maura so much just wish I had her strength & resilience something I'm working on at the minute to not give a shit while also giving a shit with the right people, like maura the people that are there for you in all your messy, beautiful life situations that stick around & support you they deserve your energy, love & time what I've learned is you're left with feck all but quantity doesn't matter quality does that wins everytime, beautiful interaction between you both & I'm sure you both learned alot from one another ❤️
I love Maura-always found her to be so funny and down to earth. Also shout out to her friend from Ireland who saved her. Love Paul being so caring and a safe space for her to talk about all of this
I have Loved Maura since she rocked into that Love Island Villa in 2019.. (the minute I heard that accent I was behind her 110%) I loved the fiery, strong, independent, beautiful hard working woman she is…she’s a role model to all young girls out there but I absolutely loved seeing her more sensitive honest side here! I love how she handles the awful negative comments made about her and the presumptions made about her and every man she comes in contact with… And I’m also appalled at the disgusting comments women make about her what happened to women building each other up… and being genuinely supportive and happy for her she’s worked her butt off for what she has and good luck to her . Speak about others how you would like your Children spoke about 💚🇮🇪
She needs to not allow Players like the latest guy..to take advantage...her males ..linked to..are not ones I would touch with a bargepole....or they are Fake for Publicity..either way its not nit a good look..Be Exclusive..to attract better and Real..
I love her deeply. From the show to just following her on socials. I TINK she’s the best. ❤️ needed the grief discussion today as well. Thank you both!
Between how he treated Arabella on All Stars and his seeming coercion of Maura into a relationship followed by degradation after the breakup, Chris Taylor really comes off as a fake 'nice guy' who feels entitled to and then hates women when they don't comply.
Yes! I was shocked when I saw Chris Taylor on All Stars. Then his rambling on the Love Island podcast this year, not letting others get a word in. Also shirtless on a podcast with guests. Why??? I really hope LI producers revise how they do things, and show how beautiful people like Maura and Mimii are. I’m glad Maura got the LI USA gig with Ariana.💓
i lost my best friend just over a year ago, and my dad a year before that. if it weren’t for my best friend i wouldn’t have survived losing my dad. he held me up single-handedly and nobody believed in me the way he did. Even through having lost both my parents, his death was one of the hardest things of my life. we hated the bullshit of women and men not being friends. He was my brother and i love him still. always will. you can’t keep blaming yourself it eats you up inside xx
What a unique lady . Carrying on being you . The right man will come along . You’ve never met a real man yet who can handle a strong independent woman . Someone will be lucky to have you xx not only stunning but brains and a wonderful sense of humour xx wish you all the best for your future Maura xxx
This is hands down thee best podcast. It’s just saw and raw and relatable. Every one of them is like therapy as well as fascinating. I resonate so much with Maura’s and Lauren’s and it’s helped me in so many ways 😢❤
I really enjoyed listening to this switched straight on when I heard Maura was on, she’s so private and low key, and doesn’t give a f**k. Never heard her speak about anything like that before. Great podcast
Amazing in depth interview , didn’t even get up to put the light on ,,,I was glued to the sofa in the dark ,brilliant insight into Maura’s life ,thanx for opening up to Paul’s intriguing questions ,hope you learnt a lot about yourself 🌺
Best channel on RU-vid! I’m not trying to put other channels down but I’m tired of the usual self congratulatory ‘I’ll interview you then you interview me age we can talk about our anxiety’ - this is real! I absolutely adore Maura and Paul is no non judgmental and accepting and encouraging- it’s actually made me cry a few times as it’s helping me accept myself. This channel and the work being done is so important. It’s really made me emotional because i consider myself a failure abbé a train wreck and yet I’m watching so much kindness and understanding, I can’t explain but it’s helping me so much more than being told to get a morning routine and to follow some five minute brain hack. This honestly is the best channel I’ve come across ever. ❤
Shocked to hear about her primary school, I grew up half an hour from her at the same time as her and my schooling was total opposite, never had any idea this was happening down the road.
I just loved this so much. Maura is even more beautiful on the inside than she is on the outside. What a beautiful story and there’s so much power in vulnerability. I hope this was the catalyst for her to start changing her narrative about herself and to work through her trauma. Love Maura so much!! 🤍
Maura I'm , from Laois, so proud of you 😊 I'm just gone forty and I barely remember the "Wibbly wobbly stick". I got it though in junior infants, across my palms.
Loved this interview paul , you're such a great guy and make people feel so comfortable. Maura you deserve the world you really are a beautiful soul. ❤
Before I even watch this in its entirety, I know I'm going to love it. She's so down to earth and just fabulous!! Very underrated in the industry. Fast becoming my fave channel this Mr. Love how you format your pods. 🎉
Beautiful host and, beautiful guest. It blows my mind how Maura appears to me to be such a sweetheart (no angel no one is) nevertheless still a sweetheart and struggles to find a deep connection and someone to treat her how she deserves and vice versa someone she can treat how they deserve ❤
British males..are terrible..she needs to Stear clear of them..too many Vain Players..Aim High Maura ..not these fame hungry guys..like the latest one dancing..
This was an incredible episode. Kudos to you Paul for asking such great questions and to Maura for being so honest, brave and unapologetically herself. Maura you’re such a strong woman. X
Something tells me you too are guna be friends after this, Wonderful and very honest conversation between two really great ‘Lads’(Maura will get it’) Maura your home life resonates a lot, you spoke very respectfully,Much love from Tipperary ❤
How Wonderful of you Maura to open up and if you were to open up I am glad it was to Paul he is such a wonderful Therapist watch him on all his shows 👏👏 MAURA many girls compare to you and hopefully they will talk to someone to help them out you are an Inspiration to a lot of girls hope your life journey gets better 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a superstar Maura is! ❤ Love love love this podcast! Even if the subject isn’t one you relate to, there is soooo much you can learn. Paul is such a beautiful chilled teacher with an amazing way of articulating himself 👏🏾
I think maybe bringing on Tommy furry for one of your podcasts would be so interesting . I think reaching out to him would be amazing especially with him being so in the public eye. It would be interesting to see how his childhood has formed him as a person especially with his family being so well known and so tough. I loved the this podcast with Maura Higgins it’s made me think there’s so much we don’t see about people in the public eye. We seem to think we know everything but truly there’s so much underneath the surface. Hope you reach out to Tommy if you haven’t already. I think loads of people would love to see it happen
Yes. I’m so intrigued of the childhood from a Traveller community. There are so many TV shows about their weddings and stuff but I haven’t seen someone talk deeply about the ins and outs of the advantages and disadvantages of the culture and how it effects their relationships in adulthood.
Thank you Paul this conversation was so engaging and i just love how you come across as empathetic,you were spot on with the advice you gave about negative words and the power they have,i love how you draw out things that the guest have never talked about,or you connect with them in such a way that they open up to you. I have always liked Maura,from watching her on Love Island,as well as seeing the ones that were on it and took their own lives, i have a better understanding about reality TV and what can go wrong.❤💯🙏
Maura Radiates "Pure Authenticity" I resonate with her on so many levels. Must be the Irish Family connection . Not totally the same, but very similar. I loved her RAW Honesty. 🙏bless
Absolutely love Maura ..she is strong and beautiful inside and out.. I relate to her so much.. some great tips taken from this..especially the negative self talk xx
On his note of saying to Maura to change her narrative about herself it’s totally an Irish thing we go low with our comments as a term of endearment not that we believe it. It’s different here and calling yourself a bitch can be laughable and get others laughing. It’s good to call yourself these names at times, it keeps you grounded. ❤
I absolutely LOVE this channel ❤ Has quickly become my favourite to listen to each week and want to share my appreciation. Paul creates such a incredible space to allow for some amazing honest, open dialogue and conversations. I suffer with CPTSD and find it incredibly difficult to concentrate & focus on one thing for too long especially recently but these conversations have me thoroughly engaged and really thought provoking even afterwards so thank you ❤❤
It takes a strong and confident person to understand and accept that a partner can be the same person while presenting 2 different attitudes. Trusting, especially for men, to have that Alpha female, do her thing and maybe be a smaller more intimate person in a one on one with the person/s that mean more to them... I'm sure its tough for some with the way society has ingrained such a culture. That needs to change.
