The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Eva about her introduction to music, her approach to songwriting, the pursuit of her voice, her latest single 'Mo Chuisle', studying Swedish folk music and her return to gigging!

Derek talks to Jen about Celtic mythology, becoming a feminine embodiment coach, St. Brigid, intergenerational trauma, helping others find inner peace, anthropology and listening to our bodies!

Derek talks to Cara about her IBS & IBD diagnosis, her book 'Calm Your Gut', compassion, making changes, the connection between gut & mental health, the benefits of mindful breathing and stuck thinking! 

Derek talks to Eva about the majesty of reading as a child, her book blog, why she chose teaching, favourite authors and books, the pressure to read the "classics", how reading helps your mental health and finishing bad books.

Derek talks about his Xmas break from recording, the symptoms & causes for Seasonal Affective Disorder, light boxes, whether or not resolutions are a good or bad thing, setting small goals, and the things he is looking forward to in the new year!

Derek talks to the lads about the second series of 'The Big Beatles Sort Out' podcast and chat extensively about the new Beatles 'Get Back' documentary; touching on the roles of each band member, the rooftop concert, tensions within the band, Billy Preston's impact and if our expectations were met!

Tracy talks to Derek about the Big 100, starting a podcast with John on the eve of a pandemic, memorable guests & episodes, what he has learned about himself, plans for the future, desert island discs, and fantasy guests!

Derek talks to Lillian about PTSD, discovering film, mental health on screen, trigger warnings, interviewing people she admires, changing attitudes towards sexual identity, queer experiences in film, appearing on Mastermind, writing questions for University Challenge and our films of the year!

Derek talks to Niamh about what a psychologist is, constant evolution, her book 'Tell Me The Truth About Loss', grieving the loss of her sister Dara, how to help someone who is struggling and the positive side of social media!

Derek talks to Áine-Lisa about life as a marine biologist, the power of therapy, the connection between well-being and the ocean, conservation, aquaculture, the agony & the ecstasy of cold water swimming, and jellyfish!