Press & Media

Media Features & Appearances

Over the years, Danielle’s story and work have been featured across a wide range of media platforms in Ireland and the USA. In Ireland, she has shared her journey from overcoming obesity to becoming a World Champion Powerlifter, speaking on both her athletic achievements and the resilience that shaped them. In the USA, her appearances have focused on her trauma healing work and the deeper mind-body-soul practices that now underpin Firefly Somatics™. These features reflect the diverse ways her path has inspired others—whether through sport, personal transformation, or the healing journey.

The USA

In July 2023, Danielle was invited to appear on Bold Brave TV for a one-hour live interview with Tracey Escobar, broadcast across the United States from Dallas, Texas. Tracey, the founder and host of The Soul’s Journey, welcomed Danielle to share her powerful story—journeying from the pain of parental abandonment through her own healing process, to the work she now carries out helping others reconnect with their true, authentic selves. The interview opened a heartfelt conversation about resilience, transformation, and the power of somatic healing.

Watch a Highlight….

Start with this short snippet of Danielle’s live interview on Bold Brave TV. It offers a glimpse into the conversation and the insights shared. Watch a brief highlight from the live interview here:

Watch The Full Interview….

For those who want the full experience, the complete one-hour interview is available on YouTube. You can watch the 1-hour interview here:

Danielle Embarks On a Trip To Dallas, Texas….

Following the feature, Danielle travelled to Dallas to offer in-person sessions throughout the week, facilitating 8 individuals in two-hour sessions. Among them was Tracey herself, who struggles with chronic inflammation and pain related to Hashimoto’s disease and lymphedema, and who experienced a profound somatic breakthrough during her session.

Tracey Shares Her Experience….

Tracey shares her experience and the profound transformation during her 1:1 session with Danielle, addressing her chronic inflammation and pain related to Hashimoto’s disease and lymphedema.

This Dallas experience marked a pivotal moment in bringing Danielle’s work to a wider American audience and deepening the impact of her mission to guide others on their healing journeys.

The Republic of Ireland

Crowned Senior -80kg World Champion Powerlifter in 2013, Danielle spent five years competing internationally as part of the Irish National Powerlifting Team. Over her career, she won numerous titles at national and European level, broke multiple national records, and was named ‘Best Overall Female Lifter’ at the National Championships in 2017.

Danielle’s achievements and personal journey have been featured across a variety of Irish media platforms. In February 2014, she appeared on The Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy, sharing her story of overcoming adverse childhood trauma, bullying, and multiple eating disorders, and finding her passion in weight training that ultimately led her to become a World Champion. Sitting in the same seat as sporting icons Katie Taylor and Conor McGregor, Danielle’s appearance was a monumental moment in her journey and helped raise awareness of resilience, mental health, and personal transformation.

Watch Danielle on The Late Late Show….

Danielle shares her incredible journey from childhood struggles with obesity and eating disorders to becoming a World Champion Powerlifter, inspiring viewers across Ireland with her story of resilience and transformation.

Further Media Features….

Following The Late Late Show appearance, Danielle was featured in a range of publications and broadcasts, including:

Listen to Danielle’s Live Interview with 98FM….

These features helped to amplify her story, inspiring others while highlighting the intersection of athletic excellence and personal healing.

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