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Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 12
On this weeks episode I sit down with Daniel Bradley, Danny. I came across Danny on Instagram and the first thing I noticed about him was this big grin across his face. His smile is so uplifting and contagious and I honestly couldn’t believe the story behind this. Danny talks to me about growing up being fostered, how he dealt with that and the life that soon followed that even his own family couldn’t believe, from addiction, to drug dealing and ending up in mount joy prison, homelessness to the...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 11
I had another podcast scheduled for this week but after the horrific death of Anna Mooney I felt the need to bring this weeks episode,SAFE, forward. This week I sit down with Ainie and Priscilla Grainger, who run Stop Domestic violence Ireland, we run through the first steps victims should be taking and we talk through the processes of court and put the quite frankly intimidating procedures in layman’s terms! We talk about the daunting dolphin house and talk about the support or lack thereof fro...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 6Ep. 10
On this weeks episode I sit down with Lauren McCormick, Lauren has my heart and she always will because Lauren at just 25 years of age went through every mothers nightmare, Lauren’s daughter Aaliyah was diagnosed with a tumour on the brain and died at just 7 years of age, I was in absolute awe of Lauren’s strength as she spoke about Aaliyah, her love knows no bounds and I know Aaliyah will be incredibly proud. Lauren you were and always will be an incredible mother to Aaliyah and my heart will c...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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May 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 8
On this weeks episode I sit down with Sinead Kavanagh. Sinead talks to me about her destructive behaviour born from shame led her down the path of addiction . She talks to me about the work she had done since her recovery, her life with her sister Mags, Brest cancer and Reiki. This episode is dedicated to our dear friend Niamh O'Connell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 7
On this week episode I sit down with Orla Lynch, Orla opens up to me about the tragic deaths of her brother, mother and father in under a year, we talk about the knock on effect the death of a sibling can have on other siblings watching their parents going through the loss of a child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 6
On this week’s episode I sit down with two very inspiring women, mother daughter duo Priscilla and Ainie Grainger. They talk to me about their lives at the hands of their abuser and how domestic violence is not just physical but mental, financial and sometimes sexual. They talk to me about helping women through their organisation Stop domestic violence Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 5
On this weeks episode I sit down with Joanne Phibbs, AKA just Joannes journeys. Joanne talks to me about being prescribed Prozac at just 13 years of age she talks to me about trust issues stemmed from childhood relationships, the body positivity movement, weight loss surgery and that viral video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
On this week's episode I sit down with Ross Donnelly, Ross talks to me about setting up inspiring to be brave in order to help others with their mental health, he talks to me about the stigma of a name, circumstance, and the tragic death of his uncle Terrance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 3
On this week's episode I sit down with Jo McGucken, Hailing from the Inner city Joe talks to me about his PTSD diagnosis from childhood traumas, he talks to me about the effect alcohol had on his family and how this led him to people please, we talk about comedy and his help for his future career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Pinnacle moment for the podcast ! The Helix Dublin 29th June. I never in my wildest dreams believed I would sell out my first ever live show! I poured my heart into it, making sure each moment would resonate with someone and boy did it! This was one of the most emotional, moving, inspiring nights of my life and I hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 1
On this week's episode, I sit down with Conor Ryan. This has probably been the most anticipated episode to date. Conor talks to me about growing up as an only child and how that has made him into the man he is today. We talk about responsible influencing and we also talk about trolls and when they cross the line and the negative impact they can have. On a personal note, this was a lovely podcast to record and I truly hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 20, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 17
On this weeks episode I sit down with Monique Carrick, this is one of the most courages episodes to date, courages because Monique had to overcome the shame she felt in her body and make the decision to show the world her authentic self by transitioning into a woman. She talks to me about her struggles with her identity and how this sent her down a path of self destruction. She talks to me about her mothers intervention, a stint in the Rutland centre and the first night she dressed as a woman. H...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 16
On this weeks episode I sit down with Darryl Cahill as soo as we started talking I immediately know I was going to really like him. Darryl tells me about growing up in Darndale, his love for horses and family he talks to me about the sudden death of his cousin John John, and the tragic death of his brother Robert. As Darryl tells me about a memory that he plays over and over agin in his head a bird flew into my window and we took it as a sign that Rob was letting Daryl know it was ok. Hosted on ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 15
On this week's episode, I sit down with Jennifer Carroll. Jennifer’s, Jens journey Instagram account has amassed over 100k followers. Jen has been on some journey, a journey paved with violence, physical and emotional abuse, isolation but determination. It also gave her her son Carter and it was the thought of a threat to Carter that Jen knew she had to get away! Looking back it’s incredible how strong Jen was. Now back in Ireland safe happy and 12-stone lighter Jen is an inspiration to many. I ...
May 08, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 14
On this weeks episode I sit down with Jordan Burnett. On the 22nd March Jordan’s brother Killian passed away at just 15yrs of age, he died of an asthma attack. Killian was let down by the HSE he was waiting 3yrs for an appointment to see a specialist and on the day of his appointment they were told it was cancelled. Killian died just one month later. This was the rawest podcast I have ever recorded. My heart is completely broken for Jordan and his family. Jordan is the most wonderful brother, fa...
May 02, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 13
On this week's episode, I sit down with Amy and Alison Myler! These two became an overnight sensation when Amy started to document her mum's journey to Turkey for new teeth, this is full-on belly Laughs with some serious topics thrown in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 12
On this weeks episode I sit down with Izabela Chudzicka. We are friends are very long time. In this episode we talk about her moving to Ireland from Poland in the Celtic Tiger era. We talk a little about her nights in Reynards and things she didn’t get to do. We talk about her becoming an entrepreneur in a pandemic and we talk about her homeland Poland and what they are you doing for the neighbours in Ukraine. The thing I love about this Izzy is that she is a straight shooter there is no BS but ...
Apr 18, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On this weeks episode I sit down with Kate Dempsey. As a mother of two Kates story terrifies me. On the 12th March in her local nightclub, Kate was spiked. Kate takes me through her night and what she went through. We talk about victim blaming and the fucked up motives behind these disgusting acts. We talk about duty of care if these venues how how this has changed has her life forever, the fear the paranoia and how she hasn’t slept right since. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 10
On this weeks episode I sit down with Arazoo also known as, Top-Notch. Yaz As she is known to her friends is one of the most fragile yet resilient person I have ever met. This girl is a soldier. She has conquered her traumas, Overcome addiction and has had to re-build her life many times. Yaz only deserves kindness, she has been through some horrific ordeals. Her music, Her top-notch persona and her baby girl Zara have saved her life. Remember behind the persona is a girl who has been through he...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 9
