Bees notice the changes in nature long before we do.

In this episode, I sit down with Mick the Beekeeper, a lifelong keeper of native Irish bees, to explore what these animals reveal about the world around us.

Mick shares how years of observing his bees taught him to slow down and see patterns most people overlook. His experiences with hive behavior and shifting seasons changed the way he understands the natural world.

We talk about why bees react to things we barely notice, how nature communicates through behavior and timing, and what we lose when we disconnect. The conversation also explores memory, attention, and the value of taking time to really look.

This is a reflective conversation about awareness, connection, and the quiet lessons nature is always trying to teach us.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: The accident that changed everything

02:00 – A path nobody planned

04:10 – Seeing the world differently

07:40 – Searching for what remains

10:55 – Why something small matters

14:00 – A misunderstood substance

17:50 – Stepping back, not controlling

21:10 – When trust replaces armor

24:20 – When order starts to crack

27:00 – Decisions without leaders

30:10 – The ones that belong here

33:00 – When mixing goes wrong

36:10 – Lives measured in weeks

40:00 – A risk few mention

43:00 – Knowing when you don’t fit

46:10 – A knock at the window

49:10 – The quiet mind of trees

53:00 – What disappeared unnoticed

56:40 – The real cost of progress

01:00:40 – Messages beneath the ground

01:04:10 – How far we drifted

01:09:40 – When water remembers

01:14:20 – Starting again with kids

01:18:30 – Bees that came full circle

01:28:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Mick

Burnout can creep in long before you realise something is wrong.

In this episode, I sit down with John Duffy, an engineer-turned-regenerative farmer, to explore why high achievement, constant pressure, and disconnect from nature silently push people toward physical and emotional collapse.

He shares how years in the oil and gas industry, chronic stress cycles, and a life-altering moment in a woodland ecosystem forced him to rethink success, health, and what it means to feel grounded.

We talk about why modern lifestyles make burnout so common, how the body signals imbalance long before burnout hits, and why reconnecting with nature, community, and purposeful work can reset your entire life.

This is a grounded, honest conversation about clarity, resilience, and the turning points that guide you back to yourself when life becomes unsustainable.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: How burnout led John to regenerative farming

04:38 – The moment that shifted his worldview

07:32 – Leaving oil and gas after years of stress

09:52 – Losing his father and rethinking purpose

12:13 – Learning regenerative agriculture around the world

15:19 – Holistic management explained simply

17:09 – Transforming poor land into healthy soil

20:24 – Water, nutrients, and why soil health matters

23:00 – Why conventional farming often leads to burnout

26:39 – How modern agriculture became fragile

28:22 – The grazing method that actually works

31:35 – Helping farmers transition without losing income

33:16 – Humans as part of nature, not separate from it

36:00 – Food quality, nutrition, and long-term health

41:56 – The comfort crisis and chronic stress

44:17 – Nature, recovery, and mental clarity

50:21 – What farming taught him about resilience

53:54 – Burnout, priorities, and mental bandwidth

59:26 – Rebuilding community and human connection

01:01:56 – Ancestral skills and reconnecting to the land

01:13:00 – Deer pressure and restoring native woodlands

01:17:00 – Why wild Irish venison is misunderstood

01:19:46 – Creating the Wild & Co protein bar

01:23:21 – Kickstarter launch and the future of Wild & Co

01:25:15 – Final thoughts and where to find John

Being fit doesn’t always mean being healthy.

In this episode, I sit down with Bosco Reid, an osteopath and lifelong athlete, to explore why serious health issues can develop even in active, disciplined people.

Bosco shares how surviving meningitis, a prostate cancer diagnosis caught early through routine checks, and a later heart scare reshaped how he thinks about health, prevention, and longevity.

We talk about why fitness alone can hide serious risks, how emotional health and social connection influence recovery, and why balance matters more than performance as you age.

This is a reflective conversation about resilience, early detection, and the deeper lessons that emerge when life forces you to slow down and reassess what truly matters.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Cancer news and why health can change instantly

01:08 - Bosco’s background and meningitis in 1983

03:49 - Being “very fit” but still getting seriously ill

10:14 - Why athletes can struggle when they stop winning

13:00 - Coaching, discipline, and sport as community

20:45 - Why overly competitive sport makes people quit

22:10 - Fitness imbalance and the hidden cost of skipping cardio

23:21 - The 2 biggest longevity predictors: grip strength and VO₂ max

23:49 - Parkrun: the simplest health habit Bosco recommends

28:44 - Prostate cancer story and the moment everything changed

39:28 - PSA testing: why early detection matters

45:05 - The weekly baseline: cardio + resistance training

48:34 - Sleep, REM, and emotional healing

53:10 - Cholesterol, statins, and Bosco’s 2019 heart event

01:00:07 - Cardio, diet, and preventative checks you should actually do

01:07:06 - Why sitting destroys your lower back

01:13:05 - Strength training basics and avoiding common mistakes

01:16:20 - “Japanese walking” (interval walking) for heart health

01:19:39 - Loneliness and cardiovascular risk

01:20:03 - Why CPR training should be taught in schools

01:24:13 - Final thoughts and where to find Bosco

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne McCloskey, a retired GP from Derry who has been suspended by the General Medical Council for challenging the official narrative regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Anne opens up about her transition from a respected physician to a whistleblower, detailing the alleged vaccine injuries she witnessed in her practice and the aggressive legal battles she has fought against regulatory bodies.

We discuss the realities of her suspension, her imprisonment for refusing to pay fines, and her conviction that current global health policies are driven by financial interests rather than patient safety.

This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about medical censorship, the ethics of healthcare, and the personal cost of standing against the establishment.

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Suspension update & Introduction

00:43 - Medical background

03:23 - Early skepticism

06:40 - Midazolam protocols

09:30 - Returning to work

12:50 - Story of a teenage diabetic denied face-to-face care

15:40 - The "COVID Cult"

18:13 - The "financial scam"

21:53 - How GP contracts changed to prioritize pharmaceutical targets

26:56 - Patrick Walsh’s data on excess mortality in Ireland

31:26 - The specific video and patient cases that led to suspension

34:00 - The "Midnight Email" from the Chief Medical Officer

37:50 - The "Anti-Human" Agenda: Technocracy and control

42:30 - Fear in the medical community

45:40 - The decline of medical education and student debt slavery

50:40 - The end of the NHS and the push for digital health

56:34 - The legal battle

01:02:40 - Personal tragedy and the refusal to adjourn hearings

01:08:40 - Imprisonment

01:10:47 - Challenging the court jurisdiction: The "Strawman" argument

01:15:20 - Confronting "Naked Evil" and the spiritual battle

In this episode, I sit down with computing researcher, lecturer and expert Eoghan Furey to discuss the chaotic world of information overload and the alarming rise of artificial intelligence.

We explore how social media algorithms secretly manipulate our worldviews, the hidden dangers of intrusive data tracking, and why we are rapidly losing our ability to think independently.

Eoghan explains the concept of "Emotographics," the controversial impact of ChatGPT on education, and how big tech companies aggressively monetise our attention.

We also dive into the psychological effects of screen time on children and the subtle ways technology permanently alters our behaviour. This conversation reveals the reality of digital addiction and the critical need to reclaim our cognitive freedom before it is too late.

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00:00 - Intro: The Age of Information Overload

00:50 - Losing Independent Thought to Algorithms

04:07 - The Attention Economy: "You Are The Product"

06:51 - The Hidden Cost of Wearable Tech Data

08:29 - Society’s Fragile Reliance on Technology

13:42 - Emotographics: How Tech Predicts Your Feelings

16:40 - The Global Race for AI Chips (NVIDIA)

20:40 - Why Siri & Alexa Failed vs. ChatGPT

24:35 - Is AI Destroying Critical Thinking Skills?

29:40 - The Black Box Problem: Why We Trust AI Too Much

38:56 - Sci-Fi Predictions Coming True (iRobot & The Matrix)

44:03 - The "Library of Everything": Dangers of AI for Kids

50:07 - The End of Privacy & DNA Data Risks

59:53 - Who Programs the Values? (The Bias Problem)

01:07:34 - Cambridge Analytica: 5,000 Data Points on You

01:12:00 - The Dopamine Trap: Likes, Validation, & Addiction

01:18:45 - Using Minecraft to Teach Healthy Habits

01:21:40 - The Correlation Between Screens and Anxiety

01:32:45 - Why Phones Should Be Banned in Schools

01:37:00 - The Death of Attention Spans

01:47:08 - The Rise of Narcissism & Need for Community

Ryan sits down with John McCarron, a local historian, artist, and storyteller from Buncrana, Donegal, to explore the fascinating story of the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway — once the lifeline of the northwest.John brings to life the rise and fall of the Donegal railways, from their ambitious beginnings in the 1800s to their quiet disappearance in the 1950s. He traces how the rail lines shaped communities, connected isolated towns, and even carried generations of emigrants on their journeys to new lives abroad.We explore:• The origins of the Lough Swilly line and how it transformed life in Donegal• The golden years of travel, trade, and tourism between Derry and Buncrana• How the partition and the arrival of cars and lorries led to the railway’s decline• The folklore of the “Ghost Train” and other local legends• The rebirth of the railway’s spirit through the modern Inishowen Greenway Project• John’s personal mission to preserve local heritage through storytelling and public artThis episode is more than a journey through railway history — it’s a love letter to Donegal’s past, a reminder of how deeply our landscapes are tied to memory, movement, and meaning.

Ryan sits down with Jenna McCusker, host of My Life and Me and founder of House of Sense. Jenna shares her extraordinary story of resilience — from the pain of divorce and emotional abuse to the unimaginable challenge of being told she would never walk again after a spinal injury.

What began as tragedy became transformation. Through faith, humour, and an unbreakable love for her son, Jenna rebuilt her life — learning to walk again, confronting OCD, and turning her experiences into platforms for healing and connection.

Jenna’s story is one of survival, grace, and humour in the face of hardship. Her journey reminds us that even when life breaks us — body, heart, or mind — we can still rise, rebuild, and find purpose again.

Ryan sits down with Seamus McDaid, the fourth-generation Irish entrepreneur behind McDaid’s Football Special, the craft soda from Donegal that’s been part of local celebrations for decades.

The McDaid family turned a small family business into one of Irelands most iconic drinks, poured into trophy cups across generations and forever linked with Donegal heritage and community pride.

Seamus shares what it’s like to carry a four-generation legacy, to modernise a brand without losing its heart, and to balance innovation with authenticity. From stories of his childhood around the family factory to his reflections on leadership, identity, and tradition, this conversation uncovers the human side of building something that truly lasts.

We also dive into how McDaid’s continues to compete with global powerhouses like Coca-Cola, the challenges of staying independent in a market dominated by giants, and the importance of storytelling, resilience, and purpose in sustaining a local Irish brand on a global stage. It’s a story about legacy, family, and what it means to build something that outlives you, a true story with lessons for anyone chasing their own dream.

It was an honour to sit down with Terry Crossan, a man whose life is deeply entwined with the modern history of Derry and the Troubles in Northern Ireland.Born on William Street in 1952, Terry grew up at what would later be dubbed “Agro Corner” by the British Army, a hotspot during the Battle of the Bogside. As a young man, he found himself on the frontlines of the civil rights movement, navigating a city filled with tension, inequality, and daily conflict.Terry was present at the peaceful march that became one of the darkest days in Irish history, Bloody Sunday. When the British Army opened fire, killing 13 unarmed civilians, Terry ran for his life. That moment, and its trauma, would shape everything that followed.Terry reflects on the chaos and complexity of those years, the loss of life, the blurred lines between resistance and survival, and the human cost of the conflict. We speak openly about the murders of IRA volunteers, British soldiers, and innocent civilians.Following a truce that was broken by the British Army, Terry went on the run. Just 12 weeks after marrying his wife, he was arrested alongside Martin McGuinness and charged with conspiracy to cause explosions with intent to endanger life. Eight weeks into his detention, he received word that his wife was pregnant.He was sentenced to 22 years in prison, ultimately serving 6 years, one of the most infamous prisons of the time. While incarcerated, Terry used the time to educate himself, learning Irish and developing a deeper understanding of the culture and history he was fighting to preserve.Before politics, Terry was also a talented footballer, playing alongside future international star Martin O’Neill at youth level, earning an Ulster Colleges medal in GAA and representing Derry in both Gaelic and soccer.This episode goes beyond headlines. It’s not just the story of a man, it’s the story of a city, a conflict, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of division and oppression.

In this honest and down-to-earth conversation, Ryan talks with Barbara Doherty about travel, healing, and figuring out life along the way.Barbara shares her journey from the chaos of Rio’s Carnival to quiet moments in the Amazon jungle — where she explored plant medicine, nature, and the idea of finding balance. She opens up about how these experiences changed the way she sees herself and the world.They talk about:• How plant medicine opened her eyes to connection and surrender• What nature teaches us about peace and perspective• Why the sound of birds makes us feel safe• The search for meaning and how it all comes back to love• Letting go of old versions of ourselves and learning to just beBarbara’s story is about slowing down, paying attention, and realizing that every moment — even the hard ones — can wake us up to who we really are.