Derek talks to David about being born with a congenital heart defect, moving to Norway, writing poems, his memoir 'Pacemaker', mortality, coma hallucinations, watching his own surgery, and the joys of walking!

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Derek talks to Fiona about her sporting upbringing, becoming a physical therapist, her approach to injuries, stretching before training, performance coaching, Ultimate Frisbee, her success on the field, and 'The Princess Bride'!

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Derek talks to Andrew about homeschooling, his start in MMA, being inspired by his coaches, opening The Kings Court Academy, his approach as a head coach, comfort in discomfort, and relaxing by watching MMA sped up!

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Derek goes on a musical odyssey through his favourite songs from every year that he was born and picks his favourite from each one. Have a listen and see if your musical tastes align!

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Derek talks to Rachel about sharing mental health content on Instagram, refusing to empower anxiety, therapy, her love for fashion, her dog Bonnie, why the gym is so important to her, and dancing in the kitchen!

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Derek talks to Callyann about body confidence issues, the Try Channel, talking through tough times, embracing festivals, the art of small talk, working for RTE Pulse, her music education, being comfortable with your own style, and Hans Zimmer!

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Derek talks to Bianca about how the tag of an identity isn't important, the beginnings of her transition, body confidence, her introduction to porn, the complexities of the porn industry, developing thick skin and 'The Exorcist'!

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Derek talks to Eugene about growing up in Newry, his former teacher who inspired him, studying postcolonial literature, the joys of the theatre, Ireland's literary history, the future of the theatre and being a "magpie"!

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Derek talks about the loss of Sinead O'Connor: her difficult upbringing, 'Mandinka' at the Grammys, her activism, that SNL performance, her style, facing down the critics, mental health, the loss of her son and why she is an icon!

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Derek talks to Lou about composing, her influences, her album 'Nora Ephron's Soul For The Sleepless', creativity as a way to sooth anxiety, folk music, Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day' and exercise!

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