In this episode, I caught up with lecturer Brian Pennie to discuss his incredible life.

Now a lecturer in neuroscience, he has come a long way since his younger years, when he battled an addiction to drugs.

He discusses how he got there, and how he got out of it.

A must-listen

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Love Island fans, this is for you!

But also, even if you never watched it once, I challenge you not to fall in love with this lady.

She has devoted her time since leaving the villa to mental health awareness, and speaks so openly and passionately about it. 

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and Montana is an advocate and role model.

***A trigger warning: This episode contains a conversation about suicide.

The Samaritans are available 24/7 in Ireland and the UK on 116 123. 

In Ireland. text for help on 50808.

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So far this series I have been chatting to celebrities about their stories, but this week I am talking to the man who helps celebrities!

Max is the founder of the Matchstick Group, whose job it is to look after celebrities.

He founded the company after one of the worst year's of his life, and it is now the light for him after all the darkness.

And for him, he wanted to make sure his company has a mental health message with a difference.

Oh, and which celeb makes an appearance! 

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I caught up with Linda and Anne Nolan about their rollercoaster lives, why they are always honest with the public- even with the bad news, and why having cancer taught them how to prioritise their lives!

Their book, Stronger Together, is out now!

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Maybe you know him from Game of Thrones? Or is it the Fall?

Or what about Paths to Freedom!

Michael is a star in Ireland and across the world and I was honoured to catch up with him for this mini-episode!

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Tis a short episode for ya! 

I caught up with hockey star Chloe to talk the World Cup in 2018, family ties and the Olympics!

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Yes the fabulously stylish, multi-talented Conor O'Donohoe joins me this week!
We catch up in quarantine about songwriting, overthinking, working for other people and how the music industry will cope post-pandemic!

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In a week where a light has been shone on the music industry, one man knows more about it than most.

Matt was the winner of X Factor in 2010, but found himself dropped by the label in favour of One Direction- despite his album going platinum.

Now back making music, he shares his story with me.

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In Dublin's Fair City...

If you have ever caught an episode of the soap, you'll know my next guest! He has played Damien Halpin for over 20 years and is a famous face in Irish households.

But off screen, he has been struggling and while he is on the mend now, it took some time to get to where he is. 

A very honest and open chat

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Look at those Irish Eyes!!

Yes she is Too Hot to Handle and all those cheesy lines.

I caught up with Cork gal Nicole to talk THTH, singing, becoming respected, hangovers and why she is bringing me to the Grammy's next year hunnn

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