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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Am amazing weekend of fun, laughter and learning, with a beautiful group of like minded people. The weekend included a magical walk to The hill of Tara, sound baths for peaceful nights rest, morning y... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fiona and Ciaran were great - genuine, considered and insightful. The venue was superb, perfectly suited to the weekend. The group sessions were gentle, inclusive and provided great exchange and learn... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an AMAZING book(The positive habit) for resetting your nervous system. Buy the audio book on audible or other platform becuase it will come with some incredible hypnotherapy night time audio and... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great course, Fiona writes beautifully and is very inspiring. Having taken the course I find that I now bounce back a lot quicker from negative thoughts and ruminations. Highly recommend! Looking forw... See more

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Fiona Brennan, CEO of The Positive Habit, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Best-Selling Author, and Inspirational Speaker. Fiona is an acclaimed Clinical Hypnotherapist with a constantly booked-out online clinic. She is a two-time best-selling author and a regular contributor to national media on NewsTalk (Ireland) and The Business Post. Fiona is a TEDx speaker and appears regularly in the mainstream media where she is an ambassador for positive thinking and wellbeing. Fiona has a post-graduate Professional Diploma in Positive Health from the Royal College of Surgeons. She has previously trained in positive neuroplasticity with the eminent neuropsychologist, Dr. Rick Hanson, and has a Higher Diploma in Theatre & Performance from UCD and a Higher Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis awarded by Clinical Hypnosis Ireland. She has studied Positive Psychology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds a Professional Certificate in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness from the Institute of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. Building on her success, in 2016 Fiona launched her first online, five-star rated, hypnotherapy program, ‘The Positive Habit’ which now helps people from all over the world. Her first book (2019) is the Irish Times and Eason’s bestseller, ‘The Positive Habit’ published by Ireland’s leading non-fiction publisher, Gill Books. Her most recent book, ‘The Self-Love Habit’ was published in February 2021 and hit the best-seller list straight away. Her latest book on sleep is due for publication in April 2024 and is a truly transformational programme based on cutting-edge and up-to-date research in the areas of sleep science, positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Fiona has run several highly successful therapeutic wellness retreats and events in Ireland, France and Crete. The Positive Habit is on a mission to share Fiona's considerable clinical expertise with as many people regardless of their level of income. Hence, the company has a range of offerings starting at zero cost to create, elevate and sustain positive mental, physical and emotional health. Building Emotional Resilience is a free-to-the-public webinar series with international guests designed to help people sleep well, release anxiety and feel powerful. Fiona is a TEDx and keynote speaker. She regularly delivers workshops on a range of areas from stress and anxiety to building confidence and public speaking to many multinational companies, charities, and other organizations. These have included the Chartered Institute of Accountants, Home Instead, the National College of Ireland, Bank of Ireland, Sanofi, Astra Zeneca, Clayton Hotels, the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management & DCU. Fiona has a weekly video newsletter that goes out to thousands of subscribers, and she is active on social media with regular Instagram live (@the_positive_habit_) sessions.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Positive Habit Retreat 2026

Am amazing weekend of fun, laughter and learning, with a beautiful group of like minded people. The weekend included a magical walk to The hill of Tara, sound baths for peaceful nights rest, morning yoga to wake up the body gently. The hotel was gorgeous and the food devine .

March 21, 2026
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Thanks Mags for your review of our Better Together retreat. We are so glad you enjoyed it and found it beneficial. Look after yourself and remember it is always better together!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Better Together Retreat

Fiona and Ciaran were great - genuine, considered and insightful. The venue was superb, perfectly suited to the weekend. The group sessions were gentle, inclusive and provided great exchange and learning. All together a perfect weekend, so much of an experience in just a couple of days.

March 20, 2026
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Thanks Aonraid so much for your considered testimonial and we are so glad that you enjoyed and benefitted from the Better Together retreat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently attended a weekend retreat…


I recently attended a weekend retreat with Fiona Brennan of The Positive Habit, alongside her husband Ciaran, and it was such a positive and meaningful experience.
The retreat focused on choosing a “lifestyle pillar” to support your future wellbeing—whether that’s sleep, exercise, relationships, or nutrition. I found this approach really practical and empowering, giving me something clear to take away and build on in my everyday life.
The setting in Bellinter House in Navan was beautiful—peaceful, comfortable, and the perfect environment to switch off. The weekend was thoughtfully structured, with a lovely mix of activities including a walk on Tara Hill, mindfulness sessions, yoga, sound baths, and group discussions. Everything flowed really well and never felt rushed.
The group size was just right—small enough to feel personal but large enough to connect with different people. Everyone was incredibly friendly and open, and it was a great reminder that we all have our own stories. I was quite nervous about attending on my own, but that feeling disappeared very quickly.
Fiona and Ciaran were fantastic hosts—genuine, supportive, and clearly passionate about helping people. They created a warm, safe space where everyone felt comfortable to share and reflect.
A real highlight was the thermal spa area in Bellinter House—so relaxing and a perfect addition to the weekend. The food was also delicious and added to the overall experience.
I’m so glad I pushed myself to go despite feeling nervous beforehand. I left feeling calmer, more focused, and with tools I can actually use going forward. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking to reset, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

March 20, 2026
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Thanks so much Marian for taking the time to write such a long review. We are so glad that you enjoyed and benefitted from the Better Together retreat. Look after yourself.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hypnotherapy and nervous system reset tools and information!

What an AMAZING book(The positive habit) for resetting your nervous system. Buy the audio book on audible or other platform becuase it will come with some incredible hypnotherapy night time audio and also a great 7 minute morning that is very powerful and will start to heal your brain and give you new patterns of thought.

March 21, 2026
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Kyle, thank you so much for your kind comments. I am so happy that my book helped you so much and a special thanks for coming on my weekend retreat, Better Together, in Ireland all the way from the USA!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fiona Brennan's Positive Habit course…

Fiona Brennan's Positive Habit course is truly outstanding, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking meaningful and lasting change. Fiona writes beautifully and with such depth of understanding—it’s clear she genuinely knows what she’s talking about.

The course is incredibly well-structured and stands out in the market for its unique approach, combining practical techniques with hypnotherapy audios that effectively work on your subconscious. These audios have been transformative, helping to shift my perceptions and reframe the way I think.

I’ve been so inspired by the experience that I’ve now signed up for Fiona’s weekly newsletter to continue this journey. Fiona and Ciaran are such warm, humble, and beautiful people, and their genuine care shines through in everything they do.

Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for the amazing work you are doing. This course has been a life-changer, and I’m so grateful to have discovered it!

January 22, 2025
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Thanks so much Marisol for all your support, we are so glad that the course has helped. x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Explains mental fitness & equips you.

I really enjoyed being able to follow the content at my pace. Very clear content, making abstract ideas easy to understand.
Lots of prompts to think about your life in a specific and useful way and tools to help gain mental fitness. The audio hypnotherapy helped me to get to sleep.

November 29, 2024
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Thanks so much for your review and I am delighted that the program was useful for you and that the audios helped you sleep.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Fiona for the Positive Habit…

Thank you Fiona for the Positive Habit programme.I found the programme very helpful for both mind and body.helped to change any negative habits into positivity.

June 24, 2024
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Reply from Fiona Brennan - The Positive Habit

You are so welcome Ann and I am glad that the program helped you. Thank you also for signing up for my follow-on maintenance program, Sustaining Positivity which will help you to keep on maintaining your positive shift. Well done and good luck!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This course is Excellent!

This course is Excellent, and I would highly recommend it, for all ages.
I have completed numerous self-help courses over the years, but this course has given me a positivity, and confidence I have always strived for, but never got from previous courses.
Fiona delivers this course so honestly, and eloquently. I understood, and I could relate to the wonderful techniques, and audios, which have certainly changed my way of thinking.
I feel more positive than I have ever felt. I now have the tools to deal with any negative times, which are part of life.
Thank you Fiona, you bring positivity, and great joy to the world.

July 16, 2024
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Reply from Fiona Brennan - The Positive Habit

Thank you Margaret for your kind comments and I am so glad you enjoyed and benefited from the course.

Please consider signing up for the premium version of my weekly newsletter on Substack (https://thepositivehabit.substack.com/) available from 26th August 2024. This provides:

A monthly hypnotherapy audio to reinforce the learnings and insights from the newsletter on a subconscious level.
Actionable tips of how to compassionately apply the learnings into your life.
Access to archive
Reflective journalling prompts to help to you understand and love yourself more deeply.
15% OFF all of Fiona’s online programmes, live online trainings and in-person events. We have lots to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Light up my world

This course helped me on so many levels! I learned alot about myself and how I can be a better person for others by being a better person to myself. The whole course felt very personal. I loved the journaling and how you needed to dig deep. The modules were split really well and I'm still listening to the audios 6 months later. Value for money goes without saying. Thank you fiona ! There's this slight shift in just feeling better and you don't quite know how. I've learned so much

November 1, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you! 💗

Thank you, Fiona, for this wonderful, accessible tool for mental fitness! ❤️ We often talk about "getting to the gym" but when we spend time daily in the "mental gym", the benefits, though perhaps not immediately visible, are truly tangible and in the longterm, profound and felt daily by ourselves and everyone we love! You are Lighting up All our Worlds! Thank you, Fiona! ❤️

October 9, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Thanks

Simple , clear and the audios were very helpful.
Really helpful programmes to do incrementally over the last 2 years. 2020 and 2021 have been tough years. Thanks for easing the stress Fiona and promoting a positive way forward.

December 13, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Life changing!

Doing this course has proven to be a life changer for me.
Prior to doing the course I was very stressed and unhappy at work.
This course has given me tools to work through difficult and challenging times.
It has been most empowering to know how I can
choose my response to these challenges. I have a say in how my life will unfold. I am excited to start a new chapter in my life, to own my part in how I can bring about positive changes.
I realise that it is a lifelong project and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to carry on with the maintenance programme.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

November 15, 2021
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Many thanks for your kind comments. I'm so glad that the program has helped you realise that you are the architect of your life and can make positive decisions and choices. Well done and I hope you enjoy Sustaining Positivity - The Positive Habit Maintenance Program.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

my go to program

can't recommend this program enough. it has helped give me the tools to stay calm and be in control of any icky feelings that come into play. Fiona's soothing voice works its magic, providing a comforting safety blanket under which you can work through any issues, no matter its size. if you are thinking about it, sign up and do it. you won't regret it...thank you Fiona for creating this program <3

November 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive Mental Health

Having been to a lot of psychologists throughout the years and gotten some relief for my depression and anxiety I never shook off that extreme self loathing I had for myself, in fact I didn't realize I was so self critical until I started doing The Positive Habit online course. I am so aware of myself, my thoughts and the world around me. I know my triggers, have self compassion and am learning how to take care of myself which spreads positivity all around. I could not recommend this course enough no matter where you are in your own journey this course will only enhance your life. Thank you Fiona for this wonderful gift. Life is so precious and you have shown me that. I am most definitely going to do the Sustaining Positivity Course.

August 10, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An incredible journey…

This was simply an incredible journey and I can’t recommend doing this enough. I tell everyone I can that they should do Fiona’s program, I have let my doctor know about Fiona and her amazing work so he can in turn let his patients know about this amazing resource also.
Fiona is a beacon of light and she is so generous with sharing her work freely.
Honestly hand on heart helped me so much
amazing 💕
Thank you so much Fiona

June 29, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This course is brilliant

This course is brilliant! I recently listened to ‘The Positive Habit’ audiobook and have just finished reading ‘The Self Love Habit’. Listening to the audios, reading the books and doing this course has really shifted my mindset for the better. I’m so grateful Fiona has made this information accessible, I think it’s so important and I wish everyone would do it. Though of course not everyone is into this personal development side, but these are life skills I wish I’d known or been more familiar with in my twenties and thirties. A really clear way to change your neural pathways and begin getting the most out of your life.

June 26, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Highly recommend, just completed the course and can say my mindset has certainly improved. I'm much more aware of how to reframe my thoughts and to focus on the positive. I started after having a couple of panic attacks and only learned I have anxiety, this course was a massive contributor to me turning my mindset. I've not had a panic attack and feel more empowered and confident dealing with anxiety.

June 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend the Positive Habit course

I recommend the Positive Habit course. It is well paced and builds your confidence as you progress. It gives you tools you can use when you finish the course. I have tried many courses and self help books, but I can honestly say this is the only one that works
Thank you Fiona for making the course and your books!

May 21, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This course is outstanding

This course is outstanding, I would highly recommend it. Love how everything is science and researched based

April 27, 2021
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Reply from Fiona Brennan - The Positive Habit

Thanks so much Aidan for your lovely review. I am delighted you enjoyed the science and research. Please do keep going with your positive habit!

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