Time Out With Connell & Co

I was joined by Myesha who’s a life coach and fellow Mental Health advocate.

Myesha spoke to me about the importance of finding confidence within yourself and finding yourself in the midst of adversity.

Myesha spoke to me about some of her own experiences and gave some top tips to others who maybe going through the same.

Myesha spoke about the impact talking about her own mental health has had benefits for her own well-being.

You lot will love this one :)

i am joined by Bradley Ashworth who's a lad i used to coach and i'm proud to see how he's progressed not only as a footballer but as a person too.

Bradley spoke to me about his passion for football and what ignited the spark, he says he comes from a football mad family with his dad previously in the Nottingham Forest academy.

Bradley spoke to me also about the difference between SEN and Mainstream football as SEN is more inclusive, understanding and accommodating as coaches whereas some mainstream clubs aren't as inclusive.

Bradley's passion for football is evident in this and he says how football has improved his Mental Health and he'll always have a love for the game

one of the best episodes i've done yet!

DISCLAIMER: some background noise

Today's episode i was joined by Mary Hogan who is a therapist in Ireland,

Mary talks about how she got into therapy and what stood out to her when she first went into that field, she said that she was always passionate about listening and helping people.

Mary speaks about the importance of utilising self care and how it should be a priority not a luxury which is something we should all do.

Mary speaks about the ongoing changes adolescents experience when going through puberty and we talked about the changes that can happen for both boys and girls.

Mary speaks about how the conversation is changing around Mental Health and how there's been a shift in recent years but we can still do more.

https://www.maryhogantherapy.ie/

Today's episode i am joined by Omer Rott who is a medical student currently studying in the Czech Republic.

Omer spoke about how he got into the medical field and the challenges that do come with that, he also explained the disparities of patient groups.

He speaks about his own experiences in regards to his Mental Health and it's good to have guests like him who feel they can be open about this.

Omer talks about the origins of DiverseMedEd and how there isn't much discussion about different groups within the medical field.

Omer says about how men shouldn't feel shame to speak about their issues and problems.

Instagram: DiverseMedEd

Today's episode i am joined by Chandler Argent who is Autistic, it was great to have a chat with this lad as we discussed all things Autism and the challenges of everyday life.

Chandler talks about his school experience and how he did get bullied there which in turn affected his mental health, we said how schools need to do more to clamp down on bullying.

Chandler spoke about his employment experience and the low employment statistics within Autistic people and we both agreed it it something that needs to change.

We also spoke about our favourite films and games, we discussed how gaming is very beneficial as it can help you be more logical and solve problems.

This is a great listen

Youtube: The Autistic Youtuber
Instagram: therealautisticyoutuber

Todays episode i am joined by Nicholas Murray from Mind Muscle Pro.

Nicholas spoke to me about the Journey he's been through in regards to Mental Health and he speaks about what helps him get through a tough time.

Nicholas spoke to me about a dark period he experienced in his life and he was very brave to speak to me about this as it can be hard to open about something like this.

He spoke about the origins of the Mind Muscle project and helping people find activities that make them happy.

DISCLAIMER: contains references of Suicide

Instagram: MindMusclePro
Youtube: MindMusclePro

I was delighted to be joined by Rachel Somers who speaks about her journey going into Psychotherapy and how it made her into the therapist she is today.

Rachel spoke to me about how she first got into Psychotherapy and the reasons she wanted to help people, i was delighted to speak to her about different varieties of Mental Health.

Rachel spoke about the first job she got working with drug addicts and alcoholic addicts and how it was an eye opener for her going into Psychotherapy.

We discussed how addicts have made recoveries and feel good stories about how they've turned their lives around and how it gives her pride when she's seen those clients.

Rachel spoke about how she got her own practise which was 10 Years ago called Somers Psychotherapy which has a team of different type of therapists, Rachel spoke candidly about when people make a call that she wants it to be the only phone call they need to make.

This was one of the best episodes i've done :)

https://www.somerspsychotherapy.ie/

This episode i am joined by Kevin and club secretary Sharon from Ability Using Sport (AUS).

They talked candidly about the origins of AUS and how the idea came to fruition where Kevin is passionate about creating more opportunities for people with Disabilities within the Community and Sport was a great way to do that.

They spoke to me about their future visions for the club and i loved the way they spoke about their approach to the club, you can tell it feels like a proper family environment where the importance of family and friendships is emphasised.

We also spoke about the difference between coaches in mainstream and coaches within disability and how society needs to be more inclusive especially in sport.

for anyone wanting to join a inclusive football club, AUS are the guys to go to because if you give this episode a listen, you'll hear the passion in the way they speak.

Facebook: Ability Using Sport
Instagram: Ability Using Sport
Twitter: Ability Using Sport

Mason Milne returns to the podcast,

We talk about a variety of topics in this such as his podcasting series and his dreams for it in future, the state of the education system and how our general society plays our way into thinking plus talking a little about Mental Health too.

It was great to have Mason back to conclude the short series of series 4 and it couldn’t have ended better!

Take a listen

His social media handles

Facebook: My Journey with Crohns Disease
Insta: autistic_advocate_for_crohns

Enjoy :)

I’m joined by Abby Garcia who talks us through what it’s like to be a parent to her son, it was wonderful to get her insight on the way the SEN system works today.

Abby talks about the positives of her son, what makes him him and how he copes within nursery.

Abby speaks about the support out there for her son and the worry she has for when her son eventually gets into school.

This is truly insightful for any SEN parent to listen to