Social Fabric Podcast

Jack Byrne grew up in Ranelagh, Dublin. From his early days he always had an entrepreneurial streak with a social conscience. He set up a Co-Op in Coolock, where he had moved with his family but when larger supermarket operators forced him out of business, he decided that the community needed a stronger voice. To him that voice and way of expression came in the form of community radio. He campaigned tirelessly until he managed to get a licence for NearFM. There are now over 20 community radio stations in Ireland and Jack continues to be involved at different level to make sure that more are setup in years to come. ____________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist _____________________________________________ Jack's Music Choice Billie Holiday - Strange fruit Fairport Convention - She moves through the fair Paul Robeson - Joe Hill Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock around the clock Sinead O'Connor & The Chieftains - The Foggy Dew Beethoven - Piano concerto No.3 - 1st Movement Frank Harte - James Connolly

Orla grew up in a farming community in the North West of Ireland, County Donegal.After studying Commerce and Business in NUI Galway, she realised that her passion was in helping others to achieve their goals through diet, nutrition and lifestyle changes.She set up her business in 2016, Health By Orla,  specialised in digestive health. She quickly became fascinated with the effects of a compromised digestive system on your mental health, in relation to depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).You can find out more about Orla on www.healthbyorla.ie on Instagram and Twitter._____________________________________________Orla Music ChoicesAnnie Lennox – WhyPearl Jam – Just BreatheRobyn – Dancing on my ownNewton Faulkner – I need somethingLeo Sayer – Thunder in my heartSnow Patrol – Just say yesJosh Ritter – Kathleen_______________________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist

Abby lives and works in Dublin, Ireland. She practice Shamanic Psychotherapy working with groups and one on one clients alike.With a master degree in Science, she worked as a marine biologist, a course designer, an instructional designer and an applications before receiving a number of qualifications in coaching, reiki, psychotherapy and mindfulness.She has written a number of books on healing including the One Day at A Time Diary. The latter is on its fourth edition (2020) and is published by Gill Books.You can find more about Abby on www.abby-wynne.com or can follow her on Instagram_______________________________________________________Abby Music ChoicesSinead O’Connor – The Healing RoomColdplay – A Sky Full of StarsThe Prince of Egypt Soundtrack – When you BelieveThe Beatles – The Long and Winding RoadThe Cinematic Orchestra – Arrival of the BirdsPharell Williams – FreedomFatboy Slim – Praise you____________________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist

Mags Crean grew up in Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland in a working class area.Her parents instilled in her the importance of education from an early age and Mags went on to do a PhD in UCD, Dublin.Her working and academic life has been dedicated to areas of equality, social class, care & education.She has been writing extensively on these matters has published a number of papers within this realm.Mags has been elected to the Wicklow County Council seat at the May 2019 local election. This was her first attempt and she has run as an independent.Below the quote from Audre Lorde that Mags mentioned in part in her conversation….“Next time, ask: What’s the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. Once you start to speak, people will yell at you. They will interrupt you, put you down and suggest it’s personal. And the world won’t end.And the speaking will get easier and easier. And you will find you have fallen in love with your own vision, which you may never have realized you had. And you will lose some friends and lovers, and realize you don’t miss them. And new ones will find you and cherish you. And you will still flirt and paint your nails, dress up and party, because, as I think Emma Goldman said, “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” And at last you’ll know with surpassing certainty that only one thing is more frightening than speaking your truth. And that is not speaking.AndWhen I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”__________________________________________Mags Music ChoiceDamien Dempsey – FactoriesDel Amitri – Nothing ever happensMartin Hayes/Denis Cahill – A tuneDon McLean – Starry Starry NightBob Marley – So much trouble in the worldPearl Jam – AliveRonnie Drew – McAlpine Fusiliers

Niamh grew up in south county Dublin, Ireland. One of seven children she discovered her passion for music, dancing and acting at an early age. Her passion brought her to Manchester where she worked in theatre and TV, including a roles in Coronation Street and Fair City. She trained as a yoga teacher and she runs her own yoga practice Yinstinct Yoga. You can find out more about Niamh on Instagram ___________________________________________________ Niamh Music Choice Moloko – The time is now Elbow – Mirrorball Christopher Wren Singers – Mon Coeur se reccomande a vous My Brightest Diamond – This is my hand Stevie Wonder – Don’t you worry ’bout a thing The Divine Comedy – Geronimo War Requiem Sanctus _______________________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist

Ciara is the editor of A Lust for Life and the producer of Where there’s a Will Podcast series on the status of mental health in Ireland She is passionate about social changes, something that was sparked at a young age through music and personal circumstances . She wrote for broadsheet newspapers in Ireland before turning her talent to podcasting. Her latest project with A Lust for Life focusses on improving the mental health of children in Ireland. You can find our more about Ciara on Twitter or Instagram For more information about A lust for life go to www.alustforlife.com ________________________________________ Ciara’s Music Choices Dead Kennedys – Holiday in Cambodia The Smashing Pumpkins – Tonight tonight Tool – 46 + 2 Dead Can Dance – Yulunga Ru Paul – Sissy that walk Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Breathless Devin Townsend Project – Kingdom

Siobhan learned about resilience early in life and left school without doing the leaving certificate to take a job in the music business. The music world took her from Dublin to London and around the world working with artists such as Goldie and Elton John. A life changing moment over a decade ago, brought her to years of studies and qualifications from Psychotherapy, to Mindfulness to Life Coaching. In January 2019 Siobhan published her first book “The Burnout Solution, 12 weeks to a calmer you”. You can find out more about Siobhan at https://twistingthejar.com/ or on Twitter or Instagram ___________________________________________________ Siobhan’s Music Choice Inner City – Goldie Tiny Dancer – Elton John Crazy World – Aslan Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Overcome – Tricky Sunday Morning – Velvet Underground Spice up your life – Spice Girls ___________________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist

Ken Binley is an event & production manager specialising in outside broadcasting with particular focus on sport. However, he cut his teeth in the music industry that brought him from the small venues of Dublin inner city to New York and beyond, working with bands such as The Waterboys, Swede, The Cranberries and more. Over the past few years, Ken made some changes to his lifestyle to adapt a vegan diet, looks after his body and mind and take up cold water swimming. You can find out more about Ken on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter _____________________________________________ Ken's Music Choices The Pan Within – The Waterboys Tightrope Walker – The Stunning Forget Georgia – Something Happens Lust for Life – Iggy Pop The Long and Winding Road – The Beatles Downmarket – The Blades Come Live with Me – Ray Charles ________________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist

Judith McAdam is a kinesiologist, theologian, holistic life coach and speaker. She is also the author of The Source, her book that synthesises her knowledge to reveal the universal principles that unite us all. Judith went through a path of rediscovery following a relationship breakdown. She works in Trinity College in Dublin and from her studio in the suburbs of the Irish capital where she runs workshops, classes and one-on-one sessions. You can find out more about Judith on www.judithmcadam.com On Instagram at @judithmcadam _______________________________________________ Judith’s Music Choice John Denver – Rocky mountain high Charlene – I’ve never been to me Christy Moore – Ride on Simon & Garfunkel – I am a rock The carpenters – I am on top of the world Rod Stewart – Tonight’s the night Khrisna Das – By Your Grace – Jay Gurudev

Fiona was born in the UK and move to Ireland at a young age. She is currently living in West Cork with her husband and her five children. She is the founder of Autistic Rights Together and has been campaigning against treatments and therapies that are “miracle” cures for conditions such as autism. Her stance has been controversial at times and she has attracted vitriolic treatment on social media with constant severe threats that have required police involvement in the recent past. Two of Fiona's children are on the autistic spectrum and she too has recently been given the same diagnose. You can find out more about Fiona on Twitter at @Fiona Pettit O’Leary _____________________________________________________ Fiona’s Music Choices Goose Snow Cone – Aimee Mann If you see her, say hello – Bob Dylan Hand in Glove – The Smiths Hey Jude – The Beatles Rebel Rebel – David Bowie The boys of summer – Don Henley If you want blood – AC/DC _______________________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist