In this powerful and heart-centred conversation, I sit down with West Belfast's own Ciarán May, founder of Natural Resilience, community builder, and advocate for emotional intelligence and self-leadership.

We explore what it really means to lead in today's world, from cultivating inner resilience to creating authentic communities where people thrive. Ciarán shares deeply personal stories from his roots in West Belfast, his journey through sports and powerlifting, and how cold water swimming became a portal to presence, healing, and purpose.

Together, we unpack themes of men's mental health, the loneliness of leadership, the knowing–doing gap, and how to build connection in a disconnected age. Whether you're a coach, business leader, parent, or just someone looking to live with more purpose, this episode is for you.

Ciaran May is the founder of Natural Resilience, a Belfast based company that aims to help others connect, collaborate and grow.

Ciaran is a former international powerlifter who has swapped weights for wellbeing, his journey has led him to work with some of the biggest companies in the UK and Ireland.

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In this episode, I sit down with breathwork powerhouse Jamie Clements for a rich, soulful journey into the science, mystery, and transformative power of the breath.

From panic attacks in the corporate world to leading global breathwork experiences, Jamie shares how breathing became not just a tool, but a life philosophy.

We unpack the rise of breathwork in the age of distraction, its surprising parallels with psychedelics, and how ancient practices are quietly reshaping the modern wellness space.

This one goes deep into sovereignty, purpose, and becoming nobody.

Jamie Clements is a breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space. Jamie has worked alongside top entrepreneurs, politicians, athletes, global brands and many more, to share the life changing potential of breathwork and altered states of consciousness. After discovering out first-hand just how impactful breathwork can be, Jamie strongly believes that breathwork is the most universal and powerful tool that we all have access to change our minds and live healthier, happier lives. Jamie is trained in a variety of breathwork modalities and tailors this to his clients and groups accordingly. Whether it's performance breathwork for athletes, therapeutic breathwork for healing or simple breathing techniques for nervous system regulation, the power of breathwork can support us all.

Links to Jamies work:

https://www.instagram.com/jamieclements_/ https://thebreathspace.co.uk/

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This was a truly inspiring episode with my good friend Rich, who’s doing incredible work in the psychedelic space. We cover a wide range of topics and dive into some of the big questions emerging as this field continues to evolve. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop them in the comments!

Rich is an educator, therapist, and musician with 18 years of experience working in the mental health field. He has worked as a mental health and addictions crisis worker, case manager, psychotherapist, and psychedelic therapist. He currently teaches and offers supervision privately and through Therapsil, a Canadian non-profit that advocates for and teaches Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for end of life distress. Rich is a passionate advocate and community organizer, focusing his energy on psychedelic education, harm reduction, safe use, accessibility, and equity. He teaches about music and psychedelics, safe touch, psychedelic ethics, and enjoys writing and playing music on his off time.

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Links

Insta: @jukeboxcounty15

https://www.facebook.com/rich.tyo/,

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-tyo-a2695025/,

I really enjoyed this deep-dive conversation about health, the body, and well-being. Alex has a wealth of knowledge about the body and health. I hope you will all get a lot from this episode.

Alex is a certified functional medicine practitioner and nutritional therapist with a MSc in Personalised Nutrition. Before that he was a personal trainer and massage therapist for a decade. Most recently he has trained in transformational breath and was a participant in the inaugural Synthesis Institute Psychedelic Practitioner Program. He is co-founder of Healthpath and CWO at Exhale Coffee. Alex’s vision is to support clients suffering with chronic complex health issues by integrating knowledge and practices from nutritional science and functional medicine, as well as exercise science, breathwork, somatics and psychedelics.

IG: @alexandermanosWebsite: www.alexmanos.co.uk

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What a great episode on the Journey of highs and lows of reaching success with my good friend Matthias. We talk about a lot in this podcast from burnout to success, doing the inner work, emotional mastery and living a life of purpose. I hope you all enjoy.

Matthias co-founded two thriving companies in tech and events straight out of university, achieving financial success but finding himself in a deep state of misery—battling panic attacks, drinking problems, and compulsive sex and porn use. Despite his external achievements, he felt completely empty and disconnected.

Realizing that money alone wasn’t the answer, he made the bold decision to exit and search for what was missing. For a while, he felt on top of the world—until everything crumbled. A year-long depression followed, marked by suicidal thoughts and a profound identity crisis. He had lost his hunger, his sense of self, and his purpose.

The turning point came when he sought guidance from a mentor and recognized that he had been living out of alignment with his true self. He finally faced his fears, insecurities, and patterns of seeking external validation—something he continues to work on to this day.

Through deep inner work, including meditation, nervous system regulation, NLP, life coaching, and other transformational tools, Matthias found his way from darkness to joy, purpose, and fulfilment. Now, he channels his hard-earned wisdom into coaching programs, speeches, and workshops, working with founders and conscious leaders to help them build lives in full alignment with their highest mission.

Links

Matthiasschmitt.eu

Insta: Matthias.schmitt.official

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Danielle is one of those people at the edge, doing profound work in the Intimacy and sexuality space! We sat down for an amazing conversation about her life and work. This is really a special conversation that should not be missed if you're interested in exploring these topics.

Danielle lives in Ireland and is currently living in New Zealand immersed in a community devoted to soul leadership and group initiation. 

With over a decade of experience teaching yoga and meditation, she now integrates these practices into her work as a somatic sex coach, ritualistic bodyworker, and soul-led facilitator.

Danielle supports those she works with to come home to the sacred lands of their bodies. To root deeply into their flesh, blood and bones. To find safety within so that they can unfurl, unwind and open to life, to their erotic power, and to their divinity. 

She holds erotic temples, embodiment workshops and immersive retreats at home, the UK and in Europe.

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Find her work :

@danielle_darcy

@lovetempleireland

In this episode of Inner Insights, I sit down with my good friend David, founder of Mantra Menswork, to explore his powerful journey from emotional isolation to deep connection and purpose.

David’s story is one many men will recognise. Struggling with depression, feeling disconnected, and hitting rock bottom after becoming a father. Instead of being filled with love, he was drowning in self-doubt, burnout, and despair. Traditional therapy wasn’t enough. The isolation only deepened.

Everything changed when he discovered breathwork, embodiment practices, and, most importantly, the power of men’s community. He found that true healing didn’t come from sitting alone in a therapist’s office but from standing shoulder-to-shoulder with other men, sharing struggles, and holding each other accountable.

This led him to create Mantra Menswork, a movement helping men break free from outdated models of masculinity, reconnect with their emotions, and step into their authentic selves. We discuss the crisis of male isolation, why so many men feel lost despite seeking help, and how genuine brotherhood can transform lives.

David’s work is about creating spaces where men can drop their masks, support one another, and cultivate real strength—the kind that comes from vulnerability, not suppression.

This conversation is raw, real, and necessary. If you’ve ever felt disconnected or know a man who is struggling, this episode is a must-listen.

Join us as we dive deep into the power of connection, healing, and the path to a more embodied, purposeful life.

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@Mantramenswork

@davidrossmillar

https://www.mantramenswork.com/davids-story/

The last early bird places are now available at The Reconnect retreat for men and women on the west coast of Ireland, which will be open this April 11- 13. Message me to claimn your place or book below https://buytickets.at/innerwork/1529991

Karen Egan is a Somatic S.xologist and Embodied Consent Coach based in Kilkenny, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience helping diverse clients navigate shame, stigma, trauma, and life transitions. Her holistic approach integrates the physical, mental, emotional, energetic, s.xual, and spiritual aspects of the human experience with radical acceptance.

She specializes in supporting three distinct groups: those carrying the weight of s.xual shame seeking self-acceptance and joy; individuals who have experienced boundary violations looking to rebuild trust and empowerment; and people wanting to reignite passion and playfulness in their s.x lives. Through her work, clients move from feeling disconnected or stuck to experiencing embodied confidence, authentic pl.asure, and deeper connections.

Drawing from extensive hands-on experience, Karen creates safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can explore and embrace their whole selves. She offers both online and in-person sessions for individuals and couples, as well as facilitating workshops. Her vision extends beyond individual transformation – she believes that when people fully inhabit themselves, they contribute to creating a more kind and caring world.

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@karenegancuan

https://www.karenegancuan.com/

Michael is a fully accredited psychotherapist (IACP, IAHIP, ICP) with qualifications in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (B.A., MPhil., MSc., Clinical Diploma). His approach integrates CBT, Mindfulness, Shamanism, and Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Existential, and Transpersonal Psychology.

Michael oversees most of our client screening and preparation calls to ensure the mutual suitability of our retreats. He also facilitates private and group retreats and leads many of our integration sessions post-retreat.

After extensive personal therapy, Michael developed a deep interest in plant medicines, transpersonal psychology, and shamanic healing. These profoundly improved his life, but he recognized the importance of the right mindset, preparation, and support for psychedelic experiences.

Motivated by his volunteering with PsyCare UK, Michael founded PsyCare Ireland: Welfare and Harm Reduction CLG, an award-winning non-profit that supports individuals facing mental health or substance-induced challenges at Irish festivals. This initiative emphasizes psychedelic care and peer-to-peer support.

In addition, Michael offers private preparation and integration sessions through Psychedelic Integration Ireland. He provides integrative, person-centered, shamanic, and transpersonal therapy and runs Anxiety Ireland. Soon, Michael will begin training as a psychotherapy supervisor, further expanding his professional scope.

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Links

Insta: psychedelicintegrationireland

Insta: psycareireland

https://www.anxietyireland.ie/michael-ledden/

https://www.psycareireland.org/

https://www.pii.ie/

https://inwardbound.nl/michael-ledden/

Dr. Manesh Girn is a postdoctoral neuroscientist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he studies the brain mechanisms underlying the psychedelic experience and the transformative effects of psychedelic therapy on mental health and well-being. At UCSF, he collaborates with leading experts in the field, including renowned psychedelic research pioneer Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, and works alongside an international network of top researchers in psychedelic science.

Manesh completed his PhD in Neuroscience at McGill University, conducting research at the Montreal Neurological Institute. His doctoral work focused on the brain’s default-mode network and its relationship to complex cognitive functions and the psychedelic experience. This research has established him as a key figure in understanding how brain networks shape consciousness and mental health.

As an accomplished researcher, Manesh has authored or co-authored over 24 peer-reviewed scientific publications on topics such as psychedelics, meditation, mental health, brain networks, and cognition. He also serves as the Scientific Director at The Center for Minds, a non-profit organization exploring how psychedelics and consciousness practices can enhance creativity and problem-solving.

Committed to making science accessible, Manesh founded The Psychedelic Scientist, an educational platform offering insights into the latest discoveries in psychedelic research. Through Instagram, YouTube, and online courses, he translates complex science into engaging, easy-to-understand content for a global audience.

With a passion for advancing both research and public understanding, Manesh is dedicated to uncovering the potential of psychedelics for healing, personal transformation, and societal progress. His work represents a unique blend of cutting-edge science and a vision for how psychedelics can help create a better future.

Find Manesh at https://maneshgirn.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCccafaIN6dwBwyl1cwNH90w

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Our 2025 Inwardbound Psychedelic retreat dates are now live for Costa Rica and the Netherlands. Make sure to check out www.inwardbound.nl to book your place