Soul Brew

This week is the second episode with Louize Carroll who is a Consultant Psychologist, owner of PRISM therapy online and bassist in The Blizzards. Aidan and Stephen chat with Louize about their values in life, toxic and meaningful relationships and much more.

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Although Louize Carroll is not technically a doctor we trust everything the consultant psychologist says in this episode. Louize owns co-found PRISM Therapy providing the highest standard in online therapy, matching people with a suitable therapist in a way that works for them. As well as this Louize is a writer and a bassist for The Blizzards, hence the name of the episode.

Louize talks to Aidan and Stephen about the complexity of being a person, our desire to be seen, false empowerment of people, narcissism, one's mind vs body, values and more. Louize insists if we put time into thinking about what we truly value in life we will see improvements and she puts Aidan on the spot with a formidable question about his daily habits.

Finally the lads discuss Coldtober again and their role as ambassadors.

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Aidan and Stephen are still trying to comprehend the tragedy in their hometown of Creeslough on October 7th. In this episode, they are joined by Dr. Michelle Murphy who is here to help the lads and anyone else who may have been affected by that day in Creeslough, to deal with any sadness, grief, trauma, or emotions experienced.

WARNING this episode may contain triggers of emotion, trauma, and grief.

Michelle is a Dr. of psychotherapy, specialising in neurological rehab which helps support people who have gone through traumatic events. Michelle is also a senior lecturer at the IICP, on the board of directors for Helplink, and has her own private practice.

This episode was recorded on the 21st of October. If any of the content of this episode affects you please call your GP or see the available resources below:

The Samaritans - 116 123 - www.samaritans.ie

Aware - 1800 80 48 48 - www.aware.ie

Pieta House - 1800 247 247 - www.pieta.ie

HSE Support Line

ISPCC Support Line

Please see the link here to: DONATE to Help Creeslough

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In todays episode Aidan and Stephen have a quick catch up since the last season, discuss their role as ambassadors for Coldtober and ask each other a difficult question...How is your soul?

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The lads break down one of their favourite books 'The Alchemist'. The book is a beautiful parable about a shepherd who is learning to listen to his heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, follow his dreams. Aidan and Stephen discuss how these lessons are relatable to their own lives and ask each other some tough questions as they cipher through the book.

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Aidan's grandmother Mara Hunter, born in 1930, goes through the decades with Aidan discussing life in Ireland through World War II, the troubles in the north, and living without electricity until after she was married. Mara, who lives in rural Donegal and has done so her whole life speaks about how she had no shoes during childhood, and how everyone worked long physical hours believing people may have been healthier back in the day and is glad she was brought up in that era.

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In this week's episode Aidan discusses his new business venture with Kibbon Coffee and he chats to Stephen about whether he is right or wrong to open a speciality coffee venue in the middle of rural Ireland. This leads into a discussion about life choices and how to know if they're right or wrong, or does it matter as long as you're happy and healthy in what you're doing.

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Aidan and Stephen talk with artist Daniel Domig. Daniel was born in Canada and studied Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts, (graduated 2006), Vienna, Austria, where he currently lives with his family. He has exhibited widely in both Europe and North America over the past two decades including: The Quiet Afterword, Museum Engen, Germany and With all the Things we Build and Make, Thrust Projects, New York.

The three ponder over the Samuel Beckett quote: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." and the beauty of finding failure. They also discuss how Daniel manages life as a self employed artist while maintaining a healthy relationship with his wife and children and how creativity can be found in all aspects of life.

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The lads discuss the importance of adventure, fun, play, and spontaneity as an adult. They give examples of how they try to bring these into their lives from their daily dips, spending time with friends, their job, spending time alone, and the importance of 'having the craic'.

Stephen asks Aidan some quick-fire questions at the end that we hope you can ask yourself too.

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Westmeath GAA player and one of the stars of the RTE documentary I’m Fine Ray Connellan is our guest in this episode. Ray joins the lads in discussing the impact and reaction from the documentary, as well as life in Athlone and his experience of school, sport, cold water immersion, and the powerful relationship with his father.

Massive thanks to Hugh Mulligan (Aka Malaki) for allowing us to use his music at the end of this episode with the aptly named Cuppa Tea ft. Matthew Harris.

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