We marked September 2020 with a 240km run across Ireland for mental health awareness.

We called it MIndfulwest Run and we decided the raise funds for https://www.alustforlife.com/ (A Lust for Life) and https://cmrf.org/ (Crumlin Children's Hospital).

From the genesis of the idea to what unfolded over the months prior to it and during the run, is an amazing story of people - 20 to be precise - that came together with a common goal.

What we discovered along the journey was a lot more that any of us had expected.

It's a story of friendships, community, relationships, resilience, achievements, tears and laughter.

It's a human story and one that I was keen to record in the hope that it may become a blueprint for us and others in the future.

Keep the conversation going

Thanks for listening.

Andrea Splendori

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The runners were:

Alan O'Connor

Colin Fulham

Ken Kennedy

Karen Kelly

Sile Nolan

Chris Willoughy

Chris O'Mahony

Toni Llovera

Fabio Garganego

Karl Llewellyn

Ross Thompson

Kevin Marshall

Keith McCabe

Patrik Albertsson

Mark Donnelly

Liam Sweeney

Barry Dempsey

George Coffey

Eoin O'Mahony

Andrea Splendori

The music in this documentary has been kindly provided by:

The Field

Fiachna O Braonain

Nvada

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Please visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.andreasplendori.com (www.andreasplendori.com) for more information and more episodes of The Social Fabric Podcast

(available on all podcast platforms)

We marked September 2020 with a 240km run across Ireland for mental health awareness.

We called it MIndfulwest Run and we decided the raise funds for https://www.alustforlife.com/ (A Lust for Life) and https://cmrf.org/ (Crumlin Children's Hospital).

From the genesis of the idea to what unfolded over the months prior to it and during the run, is an amazing story of people - 20 to be precise - that came together with a common goal.

What we discovered along the journey was a lot more that any of us had expected.

It's a story of friendships, community, relationships, resilience, achievements, tears and laughter.

It's a human story and one that I was keen to record in the hope that it may become a blueprint for us and others in the future.

Keep the conversation going

Thanks for listening.

Andrea Splendori

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The runners were:

Alan O'Connor

Colin Fulham

Ken Kennedy

Karen Kelly

Sile Nolan

Chris Willoughy

Chris O'Mahony

Toni Llovera

Fabio Garganego

Karl Llewellyn

Ross Thompson

Kevin Marshall

Keith McCabe

Patrik Albertsson

Mark Donnelly

Liam Sweeney

Barry Dempsey

George Coffey

Eoin O'Mahony

Andrea Splendori

The music in this documentary has been kindly provided by:

The Field

Fiachna O Braonain

Nvada

________________________________________________

Please visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.andreasplendori.com (www.andreasplendori.com) for more information and more episodes of The Social Fabric Podcast

(available on all podcast platforms)

We marked September 2020 with a 240km run across Ireland for mental health awareness.

We called it MIndfulwest Run and we decided the raise funds for https://www.alustforlife.com/ (A Lust for Life) and https://cmrf.org/ (Crumlin Children's Hospital).

From the genesis of the idea to what unfolded over the months prior to it and during the run, is an amazing story of people - 20 to be precise - that came together with a common goal.

What we discovered along the journey was a lot more that any of us had expected.

It's a story of friendships, community, relationships, resilience, achievements, tears and laughter.

It's a human story and one that I was keen to record in the hope that it may become a blueprint for us and others in the future.

Keep the conversation going

Thanks for listening.

Andrea Splendori

_______________________________________

The runners were:

Alan O'Connor

Colin Fulham

Ken Kennedy

Karen Kelly

Sile Nolan

Chris Willoughy

Chris O'Mahony

Toni Llovera

Fabio Garganego

Karl Llewellyn

Ross Thompson

Kevin Marshall

Keith McCabe

Patrik Albertsson

Mark Donnelly

Liam Sweeney

Barry Dempsey

George Coffey

Eoin O'Mahony

Andrea Splendori

The music in this documentary has been kindly provided by:

The Field

Fiachna O Braonain

Nvada

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Please visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.andreasplendori.com (www.andreasplendori.com) for more information and more episodes of The Social Fabric Podcast

(available on all podcast platforms)

This part two of a live podcast recorded in the https://whaletheatre.ie/ (Whale Theatre) in January 2020.

The rise and rise of sea swimming has gripped the nation and back in December 2019 I thought it would be interesting to talk to a number of people whose life, in one way or another, is linked to the sea

I was joined on stage by chair of Sea Fisheries Protection Authority https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-steele-56a747/?originalSubdomain=ie (Susan Steele) (Vitamin Sea) and by long distance swimmer https://www.deefromthesea.com/ (Dee Newell)

Music is from Fiachna O Braonain and Lucky Bones.

Videos by Sea Studio

The event was recorded by https://www.instagram.com/zacgoold/ (Zac Goold).

The recording is available on my https://www.andreasplendori.com/live-podcasts (website)

For more information, please visit https://my.captivate.fm/www.andreasplendori.com (www.andreasplendori.com)

This part one of a live podcast recorded in the https://whaletheatre.ie/ (Whale Theatre) in January 2020.

The rise and rise of sea swimming has gripped the nation and back in December 2019 I thought it would be interesting to talk to a number of people whose life, in one way or another, is linked to the sea

I was joined on stage by author https://www.easons.com/i-found-my-tribe-ruth-fitzmaurice-9781784705466?gclid=CjwKCAiA8Jf-BRB-EiwAWDtEGhZ7dfhSNLKLM0cMI2xBSSRlIs7AnqGaBrA0U65JF_1mV1eaA2ciXhoC6MQQAvD_BwE (Ruth Fitzmaurice) (I found my tribe), chair of Sea Fisheries Protection Authority https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-steele-56a747/?originalSubdomain=ie (Susan Steele) (Vitamin Sea) and social entrepreneurs David and Stephen Flynn (https://thehappypear.ie/ (The Happy Pear)/Swimrise)

https://fiachnaobraonain.com/ (Fiachna O Braonain) and https://seastudio.ie/ (Sea Studio) collaborated to create Winter Sun (now the title of https://bandcamp.com/fiachna (Fiachna's EP))

Music is from Fiachna O Braonain and Lucky Bones.

Videos by Sea Studio

The event was recorded by https://www.instagram.com/zacgoold/ (Zac Goold).

The recording is available on my https://www.andreasplendori.com/live-podcasts (website)

For more information, please visit www.andreasplendori.com

Gordon has released a couple of albums and EPs and his single 'Devil and St. Jesus' was released and went on to win the top prize for lyrics at The 2017 International Songwriting Competition in Nashville.

We talk about songwriting, meeting and studying songwriting with Steve Earle, the state of the music business today and a lot more.

You can find out more about Gordon and you can buy his music from his website https://gordonbarrymusic.com/ (www.gordonbarry.com)

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Gordon's music choice

The Promise - Bruce Springsteen

Heart of Gold - Neil Young

Copperhead road - Steve Earle

The book choice is : John Steinbeck - The grapes of wrath

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For more information visit - https://www.andreasplendori.com/ (www.andreasplendori.com)

Sharon documented her personal journey in her first book, the wonderfully titled "Someone please help me... so I did" and we discuss some of the significant moments in this conversation.

She has a wonderful positive outlook on life, she is committed to the community as a whole and does great work for charities.

Her latest book, "Awaken your wellbeing" is a collection of stories from 14 different wellness practitioners and all proceedings will go to Galway's Simon Community for the prevention of homelessness

You can find out more about Sharon on her https://sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-fitzmaurice-30a10220/ (LinkedIn), https://www.instagram.com/sharonfitzmaurice_wellbeing/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/AuthorTherapist (Twitter)

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Sharon's Music Choice

Sinead O' Connor - Feel so different

Snow Patrol - Light up

Queen Elvis - Rockabye Baby

Emeli Sande - Breathing Underwater

Christina Perri - A Thousand Years

Collective Whisper - Some 1

Andre Day- Rise Up

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All music is available on Spotify in the https://open.spotify.com/user/asplendori/playlist/52RfJG6gxwmVUazdOX8m9G?si=Wcl3A8-QSHa3J_K29yzWzQ (Social Fabric Playlist)

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Title Music Alice by https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P2hOITnqH0Zagxj2B2elc?si=2PoaesVgSq2pq5ERf3_nGA (Lucky Bones )

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Killian worked in tech and NGOs before discovering his passion for coffee and social entrepreneurship.

Moyee Coffee Ireland, the company he co-founded with Shane Reilly, is bringing the FairChain movement to a whole new market of big impact coffee fans.

You can find out more about Killian on https://www.linkedin.com/in/killianstokes/ (LinkedIn) or more about Moyee coffee on their https://moyeecoffee.ie/ (Website).

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I wish I knew how - Nina Simone

Across the border - Bruce Springsteen

The long road - Eddie Vedder

Wyvern Lyngo - Passion Fruit

Glanfaidh Mé - Kila

Yegelle tezeta - Mulatu Astatke

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All music is available on Spotify in the https://open.spotify.com/user/asplendori/playlist/52RfJG6gxwmVUazdOX8m9G?si=Wcl3A8-QSHa3J_K29yzWzQ (Social Fabric Playlist)

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Title Music Alice by https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P2hOITnqH0Zagxj2B2elc?si=2PoaesVgSq2pq5ERf3_nGA (Lucky Bones )

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"Think about your favourite meal from a restaurant or your home. You can probably immediately recall the smells and tastes of those dishes!Remember the last time you went for a hike, paddle, surf or climb and how good that simple sandwich tasted afterwards?Now, combine the best of both these worlds! Proper food in the outdoors."This is onhttp://www.kierancreevy.com/#expedition-chef ( Kieran's website) and he talks to me about his passion of the outdoors, travelling, sports and of course cooking.

Kieran's latest expedition was in the artic circle working alongside https://www.adventure.ie/ (Adventure.ie.)

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Kieran's Music Choice

The Cure- Plainsong.

Clannad - Caislean Oir

Ali Farke Toure - Ai Du

Tangerine Dream - The Dream is always the same

Gustavo Santaolalla - Deportation/Iguazu

M83 - We Own the Sky

Salt n Pepa- Shoop

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All music is available on Spotify in the https://open.spotify.com/user/asplendori/playlist/52RfJG6gxwmVUazdOX8m9G?si=Wcl3A8-QSHa3J_K29yzWzQ (Social Fabric Playlist)

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Title Music Alice by https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P2hOITnqH0Zagxj2B2elc?si=2PoaesVgSq2pq5ERf3_nGA (Lucky Bones )

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I spoke to Orla in April 2020 over Zoom.

She spoke to me from the hospice in the a suburb of Dublin where she had been residing.

We weren't able to meet face to face due to the Covid 19 restrictions.

And to this day I don't know what Orla looks like.

She had been campaigning for the Dying with Dignity Bill to be passed and today, by pure coincidence, the Bill has been re-submitted to the Government for consideration.

It was Orla's wish to release the podcast after her passing.

Below is an extract from a number of email exchanges that we had.

"As I mentioned, it was good to listen back to.

I feel the Social Fabric Podcast is a force for good in the world and am proud to have been a part of it.

And please share it after I've passed in a few more days time.

Orla "

Died 28th August 2020

May she Rest In Peace.