Life is For Living by LTSP

* Trigger Warning: This episode references, drugs, suicide and alcohol addiction *

This week we sit down with the incredible John Mc Mahon and we hear about his life and journey through addiction and his path to recovery. This is an inspiring episode filled with strength and how you can create a new life for yourself by getting the help you deserve. 

John is extremely passionate about helping people see that light is at the end of the tunnel. He is studying to be able to provide people with the support they desperately need and deserve. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

Remember, we have a 24hr helpline if you feel like you need some help and there are also some other numbers to keep and use if you, a friends, or a family member may need to talk: Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention: 0857845347 Pieta House: 1800247247 Emergencies: 999/112

If you would like to join our episode or if you would like to share how you feel after listening please email [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember it's okay not to be okay ❤️

Today's guest is the incredible Jimmy Collins, known to many as “Jimmy C Makeup Academy”.

Jimmy began his career as an account manager for Estée Lauder, before working with Mac Cosmetics, where he later joined the management team. Five years later, Jimmy became manager of an Inglot store and eventually in 2014, he started his career as a freelance makeup artist before setting up the Jimmy C Makeup Academy in 2015.

Jimmy, tell's us his story in this episode, about what it was like “Coming Out” to his family and friends as a 19 year in Ireland. Not knowing what to do once you leave a job you thought was your future. It was a pressurised time in his life.

Jimmy is extremely passionate about Mental Health, after experiencing a battle with his own mind for years. Being a teenage dad and a young gay lad was one of the lowest times in his life. 2001 was the makings of Jimmy and he described his ability to “Coming Out” one of the best times of his life an explosion of energy and acceptance.

Remember, we have a 24hr helpline if you feel like you need some help and there are also some other numbers to keep and use if you, a friends, or a family member may need to talk: Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention: 0857845347 Pieta House: 1800247247 Emergencies: 999/112

If you would like to join our episode or if you would like to share how you feel after listening please email [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember it's okay not to be okay ❤️

Well we made it and we crossed the finish line. It's two weeks out from the biggest achievement for Ashley and Jack. They both sat down to gather their own thoughts on the journey, how it actually felt from the start to the finish line and what they can be proud of to date. The conversation is honest but what it aims to do is motivate you to take on a challenge. We can be caught up on the negatives without really knowing what our body can do. 

Ashley speaks about how she battled with her mind at the 30km mark realising there was still another 12km to go, but kicked those thoughts out and paced it well to the finish line. However, she speaks about the battle with anxiety and how running helped take a lot of the worries away. 

Jack, is a Type 1 Diabetic and speaks in this episode of the struggle that alone can have on your body before embarking on a 42.2km run. Jack also a month out from the marathon, injured his knee and still soldiered on despite the aching pain it caused. He speaks about how he always wanted to achieve something like this and what it took to get to that point. 

Ashley & Jack, are heavily involved in raising awareness for Mental Health, so they are both very privileged to have taken part in an event as fantastic as Marathon Mind. Mental health is important and they want you to know that you can do it, anyone can, make it happen. 

Thanks for your support. 

Today's guest is the wonderful Caroline Mc Kenna, known to many as "A County Down Under". Caroline is a Teacher and Mental Health advocate teaming up with Irish athleisure brand Gym+Coffee, who's complete mantra is to provide a community of people with a passion to Make Life Richer.

Caroline, tell's us her story in this episode, about how she was at a crossroads in her life after graduating from University, working in job she did not like and falling in love. Caroline, speaks about how she ended up in Australia and why she needed to take charge of her own Mental Health. 

Caroline is extremely passionate about Mental Health, after experiencing a battle with her own mind for years. Living on the other side of the world has its benefits but Caroline talks to us about how the pandemic affected her thoughts and left her feeling isolated and alone 10,000 miles away from home.  

Remember, we have a 24hr helpline if you feel like you need some help and there are also some other numbers to keep and use if you, a friends, or a family member may need to talk: Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention: 0857845347 Pieta House: 1800247247 Emergencies: 999/112

If you would like to join our episode or if you would like to share how you feel after listening please email [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember it's okay not to be okay ❤️

Today's episode features a very special guest Niall Breslin "Bressie" known to many across the world. Bressie has a CV like no other. Not many can say they have been a former professional athlete and musician not to mind a best selling author and phenomenal advocate for Mental Health. 

What can we say about this man only how much we admire him. Throughout the years, Bressie has become one of Ireland’s most formidable and amazing mental health advocates. He has undoubtedly been one of the leaders of the mental health conversation in Ireland and bravely stepped up to speak on the issue years before it became a mainstream discussion.

Bressie speaks to us about how he became the founder and creative director of the mental health advocacy charity ‘A Lust for Life’, a multi-award winning organisation that uses content, campaigns and events to facilitate young people to be effective guardians of their own mind. For more information on this, visit: www.alustforlife.com

In this episode, Bressie speaks to us about his own incredible journey through life and how it has shaped his opinion on mental health and mindfulness today. Bressie discussed how we all need to work through our emotions, no matter how hard they might be to deal with. We speak about non-judgement and how we need to become better at stopping our minds from judging ourselves and others. We also spoke openly about the dangers of social media obsession and the challenges it can bring to people. 

This episode is very important to us and we really hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it. 

Remember, we have a 24hr helpline if you feel like you need some help and there are also some other numbers to keep and use if you, a friends, or a family member may need to talk: Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention: 0857845347 Pieta House: 1800247247 Emergencies: 999/112

If you would like to join our episode or if you would like to share how you feel after listening please email [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember it's okay not to be okay ❤️ 

Glenn Murray a globe trotting, adventure searcher and all round inspirational guy from the heart of Dublin, joins us on Today's episode. He speaks entirely from the heart on his struggles with living with ADHD, OCD and becoming sober. We go right back to the beginning and how it all started for Glenn and what made him decide he had to turn his life around once and for all. He shut down social media, realised mixing alcohol with his mental health and drinking excessively without control was ruining his life. Glenn spoke about how he knew he was one drink away from death if he did not seek help. 

Today we speak to Paula Lawlor, a Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Founder member, former Chairperson and current Director of Development with the Institute for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Former Senior Psychologist in NLN and Deputy Director of Research and Innovation with the Rehab Group.

Paula is a Facilitator with Suicide or Survive an organisation premised on the belief that there are gaps in existing services for those who have attempted or contemplated suicide. One of the key drivers behind the work of SOS is the desire to harness individuals’ own strengths and provide them with the tools to improve their own mental wellness. Underlying SOS’s vision is the idea that “behind every statistic on suicide and self-harm, there is a person”.

The aim of the organisation is to fill the gaps in existing services for those who have attempted or contemplated suicide and to compliment other services and supports. Their vision is: A world where everyone is empowered to look after their mental health and less people die by suicide.

Paula is a wonderful lady full of life and experience and we hope you enjoy this episode. 

If you would like to know more about Suicide or Survive and educate yourself then see below:

[email protected] or Call 01 272 2158

https://suicideorsurvive.ie/programmes/ 

Deirdre is a World Class Mind Wellness Expert, Life Coach, Author and Master Change Agent.

She helps people get happier. Because she knows happiness is a skill. She helps them to see the change, the patterns of thinking that are blocking their emotional intelligence and blinding them from who they really are. Deirdre works alongside individuals to help them get the results they want in the time they have, so they easily claim back their lives for good.

She has the proof because she is the proof. Deirdre has worked with 1000s of people all over the world and facilitates transformation at the deepest level using her Stress Solution System.

From health conditions to physical ailments: from emotional issues to relationship challenges: from drug, alcohol and weight addictions to stress and suicidal thoughts, Deirdre has achieved sustained successful results quickly with 1000’s of people . She’s good because she’s been there, done it and has the patent on the t-shirt.

Her personal journey has become her professional passion. Her vision is to serve the world by showing those hungry for change that there is another way. Her mission is to evolve into her best self so that others may do the same.

To learn more about what Deirdre has to offer and really change your life see below:

Websites www.deirdremaguire.com

www.thestresssolutionsystem.com

Here’s an Excerpt from her book

Can you Believe it!

Ordinary people -Extraordinary Stories.  On Amazon

Perhaps the greatest part of any personal challenge is the feeling of being alone.

Colm Doolan is the host of "The Sober Mess" podcast channel and we are so lucky to have him on Episode 16 of our Channel. In this Episode Colm will share with us his own personal journey through Addiction, Pain, Depression and how he decided to move into a life of choice, open-hearted forgiveness and Self Care. 

This Episode, raises awareness to the effects of Addiction and the struggle it can have on your mind, body and soul. However, Colm is living proof that life is worth living and you are strong enough to overcome any challenges you face. Colm has changed his old habits for positive health and fitness. He speaks to us about the impacts sea swimming, cycling and running has had on his life and body. 

We really hope you all enjoy this episode. 

Remember, we have a 24hr helpline if you feel like you need some help and there are also some other numbers to keep and use if you, a friends, or a family member may need to talk: Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention: 0857845347 Pieta House: 1800247247 Emergencies: 999/112

If you would like to join our episode or if you would like to share how you feel after listening please email [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember it's okay not to be okay x