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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 1H 5M

E187: How Country Star Lisa McHugh Built Her Career, then Her Body Forced Her to Stop

from Digg Podcast · host CAROLINE O'NEILL

Country music star Lisa McHugh opens up about her music career, burnout, motherhood and recovery after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).Lisa shares the reality behind breaking into the Irish country music scene, the success of Applejack, the support she received from Daniel O’Donnell and Philomena Begley, and the hard work behind becoming one of Ireland’s best known country singers.She also speaks honestly about the terrifying moment she suddenly lost the power in both of her legs after years of stress, exhaustion and constantly pushing through. This is a powerful conversation about burnout, nervous system overload, mental health, healing and learning that your health truly is your wealth.Links from EpisodeLisa McHugh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisa_mchugh/?hl=en-gb Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LisaMchughOfficial/?locale=en_GB Enable Occupational Therapyhttps://enableotni.com/ Michael O’Dohertyhttps://michaelodoherty.ie/ Brought to you in Partnership with…Duality Healthcare - https://www.diggcommunity.com/offer/duality-heathcare  For 10% off any memberships use code Digg10 Voduz Hair - Digg Mama Bounce Back Bundle - https://www.voduzhair.com/products/digg-mamas-bounce-back-bundle?_pos=1&_sid=2d1de0746&_ss=r No code needed for Digg Mama Bounce Back BundleFor 15% off use Digg15 https://www.diggcommunity.com/offer/voduz Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/ which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/ Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

Country music star Lisa McHugh opens up about her music career, burnout, motherhood and recovery after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).Lisa shares the reality behind breaking into the Irish country music scene, the success of Applejack, the support she received from Daniel O’Donnell and Philomena Begley, and the hard work behind becoming one of Ireland’s best known country singers.She also speaks honestly about the terrifying moment she suddenly lost the power in both of her legs after years of stress, exhaustion and constantly pushing through. This is a powerful conversation about burnout, nervous system overload, mental health, healing and learning that your health truly is your wealth.Links from EpisodeLisa McHugh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisa_mchugh/?hl=en-gb Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LisaMchughOfficial/?locale=en_GB Enable Occupational Therapyhttps://enableotni.com/ Michael O’Dohertyhttps://michaelodoherty.ie/ Brought to you in Partnership with…Duality Healthcare - https://www.diggcommunity.com/offer/duality-heathcare  For 10% off any memberships use code Digg10 Voduz Hair - Digg Mama Bounce Back Bundle - https://www.voduzhair.com/products/digg-mamas-bounce-back-bundle?_pos=1&_sid=2d1de0746&_ss=r No code needed for Digg Mama Bounce Back BundleFor 15% off use Digg15 https://www.diggcommunity.com/offer/voduz Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/ which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/ Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

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Country music star Lisa McHugh opens up about her music career, burnout, motherhood and recovery after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).Lisa shares the reality behind breaking into the Irish country music scene, the...

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