Made In Chaos with Ryan Curtis

In this episode of Made In Chaos, Ryan Curtis sits down with ultra endurance athlete Darragh Morgan, the first man to ever swim around the coastline of Ireland.

Darragh opens up about the mental battles behind extreme endurance, the obsession with chasing impossible goals, and why some people feel the need to push themselves far beyond normal limits. From running across Ireland to spending hours alone in the ocean fighting the voice in his head telling him to quit, this conversation dives deep into discipline, suffering, purpose, and what happens when the goal is finally over.

We talk about self-doubt, regret, faith, loneliness, mental resilience, and why the hardest part isn’t always the challenge, sometimes it’s life after it.

This is one of the most intriguing conversations yet on Made In Chaos.

Ryan Curtis is joined by Jen Healy for a deep conversation about trauma, addiction, healing, and the mindset patterns that keep people stuck.

Jen shares her experience working in recovery, mental health and personal development, explaining why many people stay trapped in victim mentality, repeat the same cycles, and struggle to truly change their lives.

They talk about the reality of healing, the dangers of the wellness industry, loneliness, relationships, purpose, spirituality, and why real growth requires brutal honesty.

This episode covers:Trauma, addiction, mindset, healing, personal growth, spirituality, mental health, and breaking destructive patterns.

Kevin Shanahan, known as Miracle Man Kev , has died twice.
Once for 42 minutes.
Once for 93 minutes.

Doctors didn’t expect him to survive, but somehow he did.

In this episode, Kevin joins Ryan Curtis to talk about cardiac arrest, brain injury, recovery, chronic pain, mindset, and the reality of rebuilding your life after everything is taken from you.

They discuss the mental side of recovery, losing your identity, dealing with frustration, finding purpose after trauma, and why attitude can be the difference between giving up and fighting back.

This is a in depth conversation about survival, stubbornness, and refusing to quit when life should have ended.

If you enjoy stories about resilience, near-death experiences, mindset, and overcoming adversity then this episode is for you.

In this episode of Made In Chaos, Ryan sits down with Paralympic table tennis player Colin Judge for one of the most honest conversations yet.

Colin opens up about growing up with a disability, hiding behind prosthetics, struggling with confidence, and feeling like he didn’t belong. He shares what it was like missing out on the Paralympics by one place, moving abroad to go all in on sport, and the mental toll of pouring everything into one goal.

But this episode goes deeper than sport.

Colin talks about:
– Taking full accountability for your life
– Why failure became his biggest advantage
– The danger of blaming the external
– Setting small goals when you're at rock bottom
– Why most fear is created in your own head
– Becoming the role model he never had

Now chasing LA 2028 while building a platform that impacts thousands, Colin is on a mission to shift perspectives and help people see their circumstances differently.

If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, insecure, or afraid to take action , this episode is for you.

Cheryl Lyons went from doing makeup clients in her mam’s sitting room to running multiple businesses, without a roadmap, a safety net, or a job for life.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Cheryl shares what it really takes to go all-in on yourself, the fear that comes with growth, and why chasing passion over security changed her life forever.

We dive into:

• Leaving “safe” jobs behind

• Taking financial risks with no guarantees

• Imposter syndrome & the terror barrier

• Redefining success, money & fulfillment

• Balancing ambition, motherhood & purpose

A powerful conversation for anyone who feels stuck, afraid to take the leap, or craving more from life.

In this episode of Made In Chaos, Ryan Curtis speaks with Gavin Meenan about the life-altering event that shaped who he is today.

Gavin opens up about surviving a tragic accident, living with guilt, navigating therapy, and the ongoing process of self-forgiveness. This conversation explores trauma, men’s mental health, accountability, and what it really means to heal when the past doesn’t disappear.

An honest, heavy, and necessary conversation.

UFC fighter Shauna Bannon joins the Made In Chaos podcast for a deeply honest conversation about the unseen side of elite sport.

From quitting a high-paying finance career to chasing the UFC dream, Shauna breaks down the sacrifices, mental battles, injuries, and emotional lows that came with it, including the aftermath of her debut loss and how close she came to walking away.

A powerful episode on resilience, perspective, and what it really means to go all in.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan sits down with Chris O’Reilly, founder of The Liberty Soup Run. Chris shares his journey from addiction to recovery and how helping homeless people across Dublin became his life’s mission.

They discuss homelessness in Ireland, addiction, stigma, burnout, mental health, recovery, and the power of human connection. Chris speaks honestly about the failures of the system, the importance of compassion, and why nobody chooses to live on the streets.

A raw, emotional conversation about purpose, community, and never giving up on people.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan Curtis sits down with professional boxer Gary Cully to talk discipline, self-belief, sacrifice, and embracing uncertainty.

Gary reflects on growing up feeling overlooked, choosing training over distractions, and learning to be comfortable alone. He explains how losses shaped his mindset, why visualisation and faith matter, and how chaos is an unavoidable part of both sport and life.

This episode explores consistency, delayed gratification, and separating identity from outcomes — offering grounded lessons for anyone chasing long-term growth.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan Curtis sits down with bestselling author and academic Katriona O’Sullivan for a powerful conversation about poverty, education, inequality, and survival.

Katriona challenges the idea that success is simply about hard work, explaining why “choice is a myth” for people growing up in poverty. Drawing on lived experience, neuroscience, and education research, she explores how undernourishment, trauma, and broken systems shape behaviour, decision-making, addiction, and long-term outcomes.

This episode unpacks why personal responsibility is often overestimated, systemic failure is underestimated, and why success stories can sometimes be used to unfairly judge those still struggling. It’s an honest discussion about opportunity, support, gratitude, and what real social change actually requires.