The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Nicola about hypnobirthing, mindfulness, positive visualisation, voicing concerns, changing careers, explaining your job to everyone and choosing the right books to spend your time on!

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Derek talks to Aideen about becoming an artist, her residency in NASA, OCD in her work, 'Weapons Of Mass Consumption', representation in the art world and standing up against the establishment!

Derek talks about mental health in music, how depression can be conveyed in lyrics, the excellence of 'Hi Ren', songs that make him anxious, artists appropriating mental illness in their work, the hell of 120bpm in nightclubs and 'Outshined'!

Derek talks to Eimear about how nature inspires her art, noticing the smaller things in life, folklore, influences, connecting with her customers, drawing outdoors and accidently discovering art!

Derek talks to Bernie about why she became a teacher, creative mindfulness for kids, how kids respond to being mindful, the long term goals, allowing kids to be creative, equipping kids with coping strategies for the future, poetry, checking in with yourself and the importance of being active!

Derek talks to Emma-Jane about becoming an author, her Johnny Mcgory book series, writing her first novel for adults, becoming a yoga teacher, her upcoming Woodland retreat in Ballynafagh, self-publishing and pygmy goats!

Derek talks to Louise about therapy, helping people through their grief, becoming a pet loss specialist, why we bottle up our grief, taking action after a loss, the rewards in helping people and cycling 120km!

Derek talks to Sophie about choosing sobriety, the social implications of quitting alcohol, the benefits of a sober life, blacking out, her women's support group, spreading positivity on Instagram and running!

Derek talks about HYROX, his lack of physical ability, why he is competing, his worries about travelling, handling anxiety, previous anxious outings, not ruining the experience for everyone and trying to find balance!

Derek talks to Ali about her love for travelling, the stress of airports, her favourite destinations, travel tips, the joys of hiking, meditation, yoga and finding the things that you love!

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