The Two Norries Podcast

Dr. Rebekah Brennan is a Lecturer and Researcher in Substance Use/Community Development in UCC. Rebekah talks about her journey through education, dealing with family situations for a young age and more.

Thank you to Dr. Rebekah Brennan for coming on and sharing her story.

Check out Dr. Rebekah Brennan HERE

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Kim is a Writer, Director and Cinematographer. Her most recent work 'Pure Grit' is the intimate tale of an extraordinary young Native American woman…extreme bareback horse racing, young love, and hope when all seems lost.

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On this episode we're joined by Cork rapper Trigger who talks about how he got into rap, how he uses social issues in his area to influence his music and how he collaborated with big artists such as Tupac's group The Outlaws.

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On this episode we're joined by Cavan woman Kate Sexton who talks about the tragic moment her life changed forever when her husband, Simon, was suddenly killed at work whilst working as a paramedic.

Twelve years on since Simon's death, Kate has established a group called 'The Gathering' which aims to offer a safe space for people in grief to share their experiences and feelings without judgement.

A very special thanks to Kate for sharing her experience and we wish her and 'The Gathering' all the best for the future.

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On this episode we're joined by two former Cork Life Centre students Amber & Lee who explain how they ended up in the Life Centre, what it is like and how it helped them. For those of you who don't know what the Life Centre is, it is an informal education centre for young people who did not fit the rigid mainstream education system. You can find out more by listening to Episode #15 with Don O'Leary, the Director of the Centre.

Thank you to Amber and Lee for sharing their stories and we wish them all the best for the future and hope to have them back on the podcast some day.

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On this episode we're joined by the Clinical Director of Tabor Lodge, Mick Devine. Mick began his career at Tabor Lodge in 1997 as an Addiction Counsellor and was given the role of Clinical Director in 2011. During our conversation Mick spoke about his life growing up, the origins and inner-workings of Tabor Lodge as well as what services they provide to help people in recovery. Thank you for your time Mick, we really appreciate it.

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On this episode we're joined by Tony O'Reilly who is an experienced Addiction Counsellor who specialises in Gambling Addiction. Tony is also the author of the remarkable book Tony 10 which tells the tale of how he became front-page news in 2011 after he stole €1.75 million from An Post while he was a branch manager in Gorey.

We'd like to thank Tony for sharing his story with us and we wish him all the best for the future. For more information on Tony and what he does you should visit www.tonyjoreilly.ie.

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On this episode we're joined by fellow podcaster Pat Divilly. Pat is the host of the hugely popular Pat Divilly Podcast, as well as an author, speaker and health and wellness coach who has fast become one of Ireland's leading authorities in that area. In this episode Pat talks about his life, mental health, career and future and it was a pleasure to speak with him.

For more information visit PatDivilly.com and you can get one of his books here.

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On this episode we're joined by Counsellor Joanne O'Dwyer of the Red Door Project who talks to us about her life in addiction, mental health, education and her recovery.

We really appreciate Joanne taking the time to talk with us and be so honest about her story. Thanks again Joanne and all the best.

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On this episode we're joined by famous Cork son Setanta Ó hAilpín who talks to us about growing up in Cork, playing GAA, his career in Australia as a professional sportsperson and life after sport.

Thank you to Setanta for giving us his time and insight into his very interesting life and we wish him, his family and new business all the very best for the future.

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