The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Emma about neuroscience, if anxiety can affect memory, her research into memory and learning, my "fear" of bananas, the fantastic research happening in Bristol University, our retention of music as our memory fades and Oliver Sacks!

Derek talks about injuring his knee, dealing with setbacks, the 3 ways of coping, the infamous slap, why we revel in scandals and why celebrities create controversy!

Derek talks to Brian about becoming a nurse, the progress in mental health within the health care system, hypnotherapy, what mindfulness means to him, his mental health workshops, the 'Mindyou' podcast and his favourite film/album!

Conor shows us some of his amazing tricks and talks to Derek about his introduction to magic, performing live , TikTok, scepticism, escapism and performing for his students!

Derek talks to Darach about the Motherfoclóír podcast, the continued rise in popularity of the Irish language, his two books, his father and his daughter's roles in his writing, the intricacies of the language, Flann O'Brien and 'Point Break'!

Derek talks to Padraic about living in Vancouver, the @thisdayIrish Twitter account, writing his 'This Day In Irish History' book, possible future projects, picking the events for each day and Padraic reads out three entries from the book!

Derek talks to Mickey Joe about the sense of community in Lifford, being thrown into the limelight, Eurovision, the songwriting process, collaborating with Paul Brady, The Peter McVerry Trust and future plans!

Derek talks to Indra about being introduced to MMA, coaching the Shaolin Sisterhood, the pressures of competing, the empowerment in combat sports, rebuilding their gym after the fire, her youth work with Foroige and sparring with her husband Ben!

Derek talks to Rebecca about opening up about her mental health, medication, her 'Invisible to Invincible' podcast, dating with anxiety, showing vulnerability, somatic therapy and keeping busy!

Derek talks to Robert about losing his sight as a teenager, the numerous surgeries he went through, his start as a stand-up comedian, joking about blindness, motivational speaking, being an inspiration and skiing!