Everywhere We Go

On this weeks episode I sit down with David Gorman.

David is an absolute credit to himself, after a four-year struggle with a chronic cocaine addiction David woke up one morning and decided he needed to press stop on the self-destruction button. 

David's whole life was football, it was everything to him. So when a knee injury put an end to that, David felt his whole life purpose was gone. Boredom turned into nights out, nights out turned into the odd line, and the odd line turned into  a cocaine addiction with a dept at one point of nearly €30,000. 

David now 10 months sober credits his mental strength his family especially his mother. Sea swims, ice baths and finally a new community keeping him on the straight and narrow. 

David I have no doubt you will continue on this journey as you say eyes on the prize

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode I sat down with Melissah Mullins. 

I am a long time follower of her instagram page @themindofamammy. Melissah's daughter Evie was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, with little support from the hospital and out dated leaflets Melissah turned to Instagram to get some real life perspective and in turn set up her own page to help others.

She talks to me about wasted tears, misconceptions and a comment that stays with her. She also talks about the valuable work of Down Syndrome Ireland and the support of her family and friends, she talks to me about Evie’s wonderful relationship with her sisters and Gaga and her hopes for the future for her three girls. She tells me about her hype man Dan, their wedding plans and her hopes for her daddy to walk her down the aisle !

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode I sit down with Ali Ryan.

On February 21s, 2021, Ali survived a suicide attempt.

Ali has always struggled with her mental health, including self-harm, family fallouts, abandonment, and later, a sexual assault which leads Ali down a path of self-destruction.

Alcohol, drugs, and finally an overdose that inevitably saved Ali's life.

Sober over a year now, Ali, at just24 years of age, is one of the wisest young souls I have ever come across.

This is a very important episode about consent, overcoming sexual shame, and compassion.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, I sit down with Amy Henderson. 

Amy and I have been friends for years but a video published on the Irish Times website this week broke my heart.

Amy‘s son Jensen was diagnosed with autism and a global development delay.

Amy talks to me about how children with disabilities I’ve been left behind by our government and how they are desperate for early intervention for their children, along with the effect this has had on her son and his sister Jorga and on her marriage.

Amy’s goal is to help even one family going through this alone and has plans to open up her doors to give parents a safe outlet for their children.

Amy is the ultimate fighter she is fighting every day for her son and as are many other mothers in the same situation

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode I sit down with Jason Garvey.

Jay, Well used to the mic's as a co-host of the Did Ya Hear show. In this episode Jay Opens up about his suicide attempts and opened my eyes to the fact that it’s not just women who hear criticism in a relationship, he opens up about home life and the relationship between father and son.

Jay make some statements in this podcast and I have to pull him up on a few things.

I was a bit worried about this one in terms of what my listeners would think but Jay is a good bloke and maybe his opinions are mirrored in a lot of men, I'll leave this one for you to decide.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode I sit down with Mandy Walsh.

Mandy and I go way back, she is one of the brightest stars in our field but, I always knew there was heartache in Mandy’s history and this week she tells me about her Brian.

Brian the love of her life, her soul mate, taken away far too young. Mandy talks about her life after Brian and how her grief can still overwhelm her today.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Leah Wynne. We had to put a trigger warning on this episode as Leah is a survivor of rape and domestic violence.

At just 17 years of age, Leah was raped and left with horrific injuries. We talk about the long-term effects this has had on her over the years and how years later seeking solace in what she thought would be a safe loving relationship she ended up being physically and mentally tortured.

Today Leah is married to her rock and has recently had life-changing gastric surgery and she tells me contrary to some beliefs, this was not an easy way out.

Leah thank you for speaking out and sharing your story I know it wasn’t easy I am so sorry this happened to you.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, I said down with Kim Hall.

Kim talks to me about the death of her mother by suicide Kim’s mother suffered from postnatal depression and depression, her manic episodes resulted in her being hospitalized throughout Kim’s young life.

Kim’s mother was abandoned by the mental health services releasing Kim's mother into the hands of her 15-year-old daughter.

Kim experienced many of her mother's suicide attempts and in the end, Kim‘s mother succeeded in her attempts leaving a 16-year-old Kim and her sisters behind.

Throughout the conversation, Kim's love for her mother is palpable Kims outlook on life today is one of gratitude, determination, and positivity. She is an absolute credit to herself, she has worked so hard to be the woman she is today.

Kim has launched an initiative to help others in her community which are walk and talk sessions she set this up in honor of her mother to offer people a safe place to talk.

Kim, you’re an absolute inspiration your heart is so pure Thank you for sitting down with me and sharing your mother Rachel's story.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Denise Philips.

I always wondered about Denise where she got her fight, determination and outlook on life. I couldn’t put my finger on it but I always knew there was something about Denise and it wasn’t until this podcast I find my answers

Denise is a warrior, not just an IVF Warrior but as she opens up for the first time about grief.

The death of her boyfriend at just 23 years of age and the rekindling of a relationship with Mark in the mists of his struggle with addiction.

Denise has been through so much and for her to go on and build a hugely successful business and brand, be the wonderful mother and wife we see today is a testament to her strength, empathy, and determination.

Thank you Denise for sharing with us, you deserve every bit of happiness you have today

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Gillian and Barry.

This episode could’ve been done one on one but I wanted to speak to them as a couple, it also could’ve been done in many parts as we didn’t get to talk about everything this couple has been through.

Barry from Belfast met Gillian on a night out and their journey took them from Belfast to Dublin, onto Australia, and back Belfast and Dublin again as they try to escape the hold depression had on Barry.

Working on the sites led to an injury that started Barry on a rollercoaster true depression blackhole episodes and suicidal thoughts.

Barry’s last hope was a Psilocybin in a clinical trial but his mum passed away and Barry was too sick to attend. A chance Facebook invite to a retreat save Barry’s life forever.

The love between these two is palpable they have been through the wringer and out the other side if I ever struggle it’s These to you would want in my corner.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.