Conal Harpur is a certified psychotherapist. While working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and CBT therapist at one of Ireland's largest maternity hospitals, he is also studying for a Doctorate of Psychotherapy at DCU School of Psychotherapy. 

Conal's links: 
Website: https://www.cbtsolutions.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognitive_conal/

My links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OTDP4WEnjNRPgE3nz9PbC?si=2837f2e7ecbb45b7&nd=1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/take-2-with-deb-shaw/id1596182959

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! In this case, the lemonade is a tad bit sour but regardless, it got done! 

0:00 - What's going on 
11:34 - My experience interviewing people
16:49 - Creative ruts
22:00 - Creating content
24:55 - Reflecting on previous interviews
28:11 - Advice for those who are struggling 
36:36 - Moving to Ireland
43:46 - Podcast challenges
47:46 - Measuring success
51:00 - Final words

My links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OTDP4WEnjNRPgE3nz9PbC?si=2837f2e7ecbb45b7&nd=1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/take-2-with-deb-shaw/id1596182959

Róisín Tracey suffers from two chronic pain illnesses: Trigeminal Neuralgia & Fibromyalgia. She raises awareness of the two, along with disability and mental health. 

0:00 - Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness
16:51 - Enduring medical trauma
21:17 - Perspective and gratitude
30:06 - Navigating life with an invisible illness
39:00 - Protests and politics
52:05 - Why inclusivity matters
01:01:34 - Managing self expectations

Róisín's Links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roro_tracey6/

My links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Tom Coleman is a sleep expert, health coach and public speaker. 

0:00 - The initial interest in sleep
02:53 - Joining Conor McGregor's team
07:07 - What people get wrong about sleep 
10:31 - Optimising your day 
23:07 - Habits and routines
27:28 - The importance of light
29:31 - Thing you can do for better sleep
40:25 - Physical and mental resilience 
46:53 - Using failure and vulnerability as a compass
50:55 - Doing the hard work 
57:48 - Burnout and stress
01:04:09 - Pushing yourself 

Tom's links: 
Website: https://www.tomcoleman.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcoleman.ie

My links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Zak Moradi is a Kurdish-Irish activist, author of 'Life Begins in Leitrim', public speaker and former hurler who played for Leitrim. Born in a refugee camp in Iraq, Moradi and his family relocated to Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland in 2002. 

0:00 - A brief introduction to Kurdistan
07:18 - The Kurdish divide
12:28 - Turkey's treatment of the Kurds
16:11 - The mess in the Middle East
32:30 - Religious countries and adaptation
40:10 - Politicians and freedom of speech
45:01 - Why 'Ireland is Full' is wrong
59:30 - Understanding context
01:06:33 - What sport brings to the world
01:16:15 - Having your own memoir 

Zak's links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakmoradi/
Purchase Life Begins in Leitrim: https://linktr.ee/zakm1991

My links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Tom Cleary aims to become Ireland's youngest person to climb the seven summits. His final summit is Mount Everest, which he will head off to on 28/03/2023. 

0:00 - Training to Climb Mt. Everest 
09:28 - 'Skull Cinema'
14:05 - Lessons from previous adventures
16:03 - What happens outside your comfort zone
33:24 - Summit 'push' day 
40:57 - The power of adaptation 
43:21 - Taking up a challenge 
49:28 - Recent popularity of Mt. Everest 
57:26 - The financial cost of climbing Mt. Everest 

Tom's links: 
Website: https://www.7summitsandme.com/the7summits
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcleary23/

My links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Bertie Brosnan is an Irish screenwriter, film producer, actor, and screen director. He is currently creating content on Ireland's history, mythology, and its people. 

0:00 - Returning to the Emerald Isle
11:17 - The difference between history and mythology
16:06 - Making history relatable
26:43 - Brian Ború and the Battle of Dublin
43:44 - Grace O'Malley (The Pirate Queen of Ireland)
52:36 - Including Irish narratives in Irish films
01:07:31 - The story of St.Patrick
01:27:44 - The Hill of Tara
01:36:41 - Settling for crumbs
01:41:18 - Historical figure blunt rotation 

Bertie's links: 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BertieBrosnan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertiebrosnanfilms/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bertiebrosnan

My links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Niamh O'Donoghue is a professional Muay Thai fighter. She is the co-organiser behind Valkyries, Ireland's first all-female promotion in Ireland.

0:00 - The reason behind starting muay thai
07:52 - The barriers for women in sport
16:36 - Turning pro in muay thai
23:14 - Discouragement outside the ring 
30:54 - Making weight 
35:32 - The difference between winning and doing well
39:13 - Lessons from losing
44:58 - Valkyries fight night
51:23 - A debate on height and clinching
54:31 - Fighter nicknames

NIamh's links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niamh_conn_artist/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niamh_muaythai
Instagram (Valkyries): https://www.instagram.com/valkyries_fight_night/

My links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Robbie Griffiths, aka RobbieG is a multi-platinum-selling producer from Dublin and one-half of Belters Only, who are signed to Polydor records.

0:00 - Advice for independent artists
15:48 - Belters Only
17:54 - Dreaming big
30:44 - 2022
33:02 - Overthinking your art
35:35 - Nearly giving up
45:29 - Opening up to friends
54:27 - Self-belief and finding your passion
01:04:08 - Creating opportunity
01:07:38 - Putting in the work
01:12:54 - Dealing with success
01:19:05 - How to make it happen
01:22:45 - A thank you message

Robbie's links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbiegmusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1H1sDUWSlytzifZTDpKgUA?si=FMUaH9bxS1OnL7-t8fhXyg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeltersOnly

My links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Sinéad Walsh is a Dublin-based stand-up comedian and one of Ireland's rising comedy stars. 

0:00 - From Debbie to Deb
03:18 - Money and sport
15:26 - Ireland for All
25:07 - Drag Storytime protest in Mayo
29:40 - Online content and negativity
34:59 - Performing 'Big Foot''
42:46 - Hard work and showing up
49:31 - The tipping point in someone's career
55:26 - Sobriety and burnout
01:03:16 - Coming out as non-binary 
01:15:47 - Femininity
01:21:14 - Pronouns
01:36:22 - Enoch Burke 
01:41:00 - Full circle moments

Sinéad's links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sineadwalshcomedy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sineadwalshcomedy
Gigs: https://linktr.ee/sineadwalshcomedy

My links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DebbieShaw