In Episode 19 of The DMC podcast I am joined by a dear friend John Stack.

These episodes constantly remind me of the power of deep conversations and this one is no different.

John and I talk about how much we’ve both changed over the years, the realities of growing up in small town Ireland where emotional expression wasn’t always encouraged, and how life has a way of pushing you into the growth you didn’t even know you needed.

John opens up about a really difficult period in his life after suffering multiple concussions, the anxiety that followed, and what it was like to feel like everything just stopped overnight. We speak honestly about mental health, the importance of speaking up, and how the right people around you can quite literally change everything.

We also dive into the power of routine, consistency, and learning what actually serves you (and what doesn’t). There’s a lot in here about self-awareness, doing the work, and how growth isn’t always linear. 

John shares his journey from Ireland to the US and now Australia, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how those experiences have led him to create his own business, Off Peak, something built from lived experience in his career and a genuine desire to give back.

This episode is about resilience, perspective, and keeping going even when things feel heavy. It’s about friendship, vulnerability, and the conversations that remind you you’re not alone.

If you’re going through something, feeling stuck, or just needing a reminder that things can shift this one’s for you.

Please show John some love on his new business venture https://www.instagram.com/offpeak.au/

And as always if you would like to connect with me further you can find me at https://www.instagram.com/jw.healing/

Thanks for listening <3