The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Melissa about South Africa, her PhD, mental health in the young people of Ireland (drug + economic factors, how education can help, the therapeutic methods that are used) and the rewards of gaming!

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Derek talks about his parents breakup, Nirvana, quitting alcohol, training and his first Radiohead gig!

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Derek talks to Claire about her love for art, portraits, ADHD, her first tattoo, memorial tattoos, tuning out when working, the significance of people's tattoo choices and being an exceptional cook!

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Derek talks to Peter about his introduction to clinical psychology, his interest in delusions & hallucinations, why we need a revolution in mental health care, medication, diagnosis, the DSM-5, changing care facilities and beekeeping!

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Derek talks to Joanna about her path to archaeology, the Bronze Age, archaeology in pop culture, the peacefulness in trowelling, historical finds, her studies of internment in 1916 and how she winds down!

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Derek talks to Maggie about her start as a painter, why hands are so hard to draw, finding calm in creativity, the long journey in restoring her house, history in places and people, rewilding, and why music can be a tough listen!

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Derek talks about his early aspirations, wanting to become a famous musician, writing a novel, being too harsh on himself, running his first half marathon, receiving his first medal and what's next!

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Derek talks to Cristin about the idea of home, becoming an art critic, why she wrote her memoir 'Negative Space', dealing with the break up of her marriage, singing in public, being absorbed in art and the joys of rearranging her artwork!

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Derek talks to Jamie about growing up around nature, going from hating school to doing a PhD in Trinity, climate anxiety, urban v rural Ireland, the 'just transition' of bogs, his love for animals and collecting video games!

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Derek talks about music that gives us joy, contributions from listeners, moments within songs that light them up, music that stirs memories, songs in live concerts, how slow songs can pump us up, sing-alongs and ABBA!

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