The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

John Brennan - hotelier, presenter, and author - came on the programme to discuss his path to success, the teacher who changed his life, and challenging society’s opinion on people who don’t have a university degree.

Sofi Musleh, who gave a speech on the subject at a Ted X event in 2016, discussed the difficult experiences many people face on a daily basis in Ireland. Including the dreaded question of "where are you really from?" Sofi’s speech is one of 32 speeches included in a book by Sonja Tiernan called Irish Women’s Speeches: Voices that Rocked the System.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

This week Ryan spoke to Sionibha Kelly about finding her true passion after an injury from a road incident, John Coleman's discussed another life changing moment and how he struggled with PTSD and retrograde amnesia, and award winning neuroscientist Dr Suzanne Jackson came on to teach us all about social epidemics.

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

All this week we've teamed up with Arnotts for our Advent Calendar Competition with lots of luxury gifts up for grabs! Audrey, Sandra, Mary, and Michael joined Ryan on the line for a chance to win some goodies! You can check out Arnotts online at arnotts.ie

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Wellcome Prize-winning neurologist Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan, of the UK's National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, came on the programme to discuss psychosomatic symptoms, defining mental illness, and her latest book The Sleeping Beauties

All this week we've teamed up with Arnotts for our Advent Calendar Competition with lots of luxury gifts up for grabs! Gráinne and Orla joined Ryan on the line for a chance to win some goodies! You can check out Arnotts online at arnotts.ie