What Makes You Tick?

Joy Neville is going to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as a Television Match Official. What people may not know is that Joy has 70 caps for Ireland, won a Grand Slam and is now an official referee and that is how Joy want's to be known. However, Joy has come to notoriety within the mens rugby circles as the first female to ref a senior mens professional rugby match and subsequently the first female to ref a mens international. What Joy would like society to focus on is the fact that she is there on merit, because of her skills and ability as a ref, not because she is a woman. Joy is determined to represent her family and friends in the most positive way, and to do so it means preparing as best as she possibly can. That is why Joy is quoted for saying "THE WORK STARTS NOW" - there will be moments in the upcoming World Cup where ref and TMO decisions will come into question, the most important thing for Joy is to know that she has done everything possible to perform on the world stage. Joy aims to pave a way for others to become a referee. Our chat is more than just sport, we speak about Joy's family, the recent loss of her fantastic Dad, the challenge she had sharing her sexuality with family and friends and the anxiety and fear she built up over 12 years.Now married and with a wonderful son, Joy is a prime example of how to be a good human being. She takes time to reflect on her actions, her initial responses to ensure she is prepared for the next similar interaction and be proud of her response. This conversation unpacks a lot of areas that may not be so well known and Joy's honesty is a breath of fresh air. Thank you Joy and good luck at the World Cup. You are without a doubt there on merit as one of the best referees in the world.

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Dr. Shane Cassidy is the founder of Nerolinks which is an organisation which uses music as a form of therapy for so many people. Shane has found a way to use music to help people manage their health challenges be it mental or physical.Shane grew up in a family that loves music, with his mum and siblings super musicians and singers, Shane's world was steeped in music from the beginning. Shane studied Music Therapy in the University of Limerick and now supports clients across Ireland through the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoighre and his Neurolinks office in Dublin.What I love about this conversation is how clear Shane's passion for music comes across and his genuine desire to help people. We delve into Shane's childhood and uncover some challenges he faced growing up in Gibbstown and how he over came them. If anyone needs support or wants to learn more about Music Therapy and the support it can provide people, please head to https://neurolinks.ie/

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With social media we typically see a facade, a version of ourselves through the prism of a fancy filter so onlookers think we are pretty, smarter or indeed more in-tune with our mental health than one would think. It is an emotional void which we either find empty or full depending on our moods. We are the curators of our social news feed and this became more evident during COVID. While some people fixated on their 6" screens and the drama, others blossomed and soared through creativity, realising opportunity and paving the way for others. One such person is Irish entertainer Stephen 'Cowboy' Kelly who exploded during COVID with his witty, insightful comedic approach to the madness that was going on all around and coined the phrase 'You Know' followed by a look into the distance. Stephen is a member of 3 Bucks Left, an offshoot comedic group who took part in Ireland's answer to Monty Python back in the Celtic Tiger - The Hardy Bucks. Stephen took time out of his busy schedule supping creamy pints of Guinness to sit with me and talk about the man behind the beard, the life he's lived and the motivating factors the drive him. Stephen has a hilarious ability to take everyday dramas and create a funny, intelligent, humorous outlook of the situation. We tend to take life so seriously these days, trying to be the best version of ourselves which is admirable, yet we sometimes forget to enjoy ourselves. We tend to forget that life is unbelievably precious, so why sweat the small stuff. When was the last time you had some fun? If it was today, good for you, but if you can't remember, then go have do something fun - because it may be taken from us in a moment, something Stephen knows all too well and thankfully shares those experiences with me. Stephen has a genuine desire to help people through entertainment and in turn he feeds off it to help himself. This episode unveils the real man behind the comedic characture, it shows a man with a deep heart, a mischievous outlook on life and a refreshing point of view. 3 Bucks left are currently rolling out shows all around Ireland throughout the year and I've no doubt, if you turn up, you won't be disappointed. Check out this link to secure your tickets - https://linktr.ee/3bucksleftliveYou can find the Cowboy on 3BuckLeft's instagram page here

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Mel Deane is one of those humans you need in your life. He sat down with me to talk about his career as a Personal Trainer, how he found the way to take what he loved from playing rugby at a high level to applying it to his everyday. Mel takes us down memory lane when he lived in Longford and how the actions of his father, influenced his life forever. A bit of a brawler when needed, a kind sole at times and highly respected among his peers, we get a taster of this energetic bundle of testosterone and how he takes on the world every day. Mel shares a story as he calls it his 'Twist of fate' story which will forever link Mel and his family to December 21st 1988, the day Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Scottish town of Lockerbie. Speaking with Mel, it's clear that he lives in the moment because for him, that is where the greatest rewards are experienced. Yes it is important to plan for the future, but we can tend to think too far ahead and miss the magic of the here and now. Mel is a personal trainer to some of the most famous entertainers and personalities and it's completely understandable why. He is infectious in all the right ways and cements his approach to life on doing what you love and treating people with kindness and decency. Yes we all make mistakes and that happens from time to time. However, we learn from them, we take on board the feedback and plough on. This episode is a long time coming and one I'm very proud of. If you want to enjoy some light hearted comedy mixed in with some intense training and simple instructions how to go about it, then follow Mels Instagram page - you will not be disappointed @meldean12 - you'll see him rubbing shoulders with the likes of Niall Horan, Gabby Logan, the wonderful Kirsty Gallagher and you'll get clients like Stevie becoming featured personalities on his page.Mel, thank you for your time and honest, you're a gent.

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Alexiou Gibson is an entrepreneur in the USA who broke onto the scene after an incredible episode on Shark Tank which is the equivalent to Dragons Den in Ireland and the UK.His buisness is The Transformation Factory which sells a product called SeaMoss which provides our bodies with 90% of the nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy.Alexiou is from the Bahamas and you’ll hear in our conversation how much his love for his family comes to the fore.Alexiou was in his early 20s an weighing in over 540lbs (244kg / 38 stones) and told he would be lucky to see his 30s. He made a decision to make a change and focus his life on movement, health and becoming the man he always wanted to be.Alexiou shares his story where he began as an eager college student interested in video production and editing, joined up with the NASA graduate programme to convincing millionaires Mark Ruben and Kevin Hart to invest. After 7 months in business the Transformation Factory hit 1million turnover.Now his business is designed to help as many people as he possible and he shares some examples of the lives the product has helped.A remarkable story of self belief and how vital it is for us to surround ourselves with the right people who support you and push you in a positive way.Follow Alexiou's journey on instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexiou2.0/Thanks also to our pod sponsors ProCoffee who offer the best instant coffee possible. What Makes You Tick listeners get to enjoy a 10% discount of every order. Enter WMYT10 and head to https://procoffeedrinks.com

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If there’s one thing you do today - Be Kind to yourself.Fergus Farrell is one of the bravest men I’ve met. On the surface people will see that he attempted to row across the atlantic and on day 13 the ocean and the environment got the better of him. Nearly two weeks on the ocean rowing every 2 hours is a massive achievement in itself.But what people don’t always realise is that 4 years prior to this attempt, Gussy was laid up in the National Rehabiliation Hospital in Dun Laoighre Dublin, with only a little bit of feeling in his toe. Gussy had severed his spinal chord in a work accident and was given a 5% chance to walk again.Now, take 5 seconds….. a 5 % chance to walk again and only 4 years later this main was attempting to row across the atlantic ocean with one of his best mates.You see, people forget and judge based on what is infront of them. No body understood that GUssy’s day to day is a challenge. With constant nerve pain running through his body. With the inability to stand on one leg for longer than 5 seconds. Gussy needs to hold on to the side when he walks up the stairs because his propreceptors don’t fire the way they need to which means he could stumble any time.This is not a pity story, this is context. Life is tough and tough envrionments make strong people. Gussy has been through an incredibly tough time and he continues to fight, where others would give in.This is Gussy’s story of his journey since leaving New York Harbour on hte 14th June 2022. it is also a learning to ourselves to be kind to ourselves. Treat ourselves like we treat our best mates. Speak to ourselves with compassion, not hate or anger.I was lucky enough to be the first to interview the team from Project Empower Damian Browne and Fergus Farrell. You can hear the podcast episode here.https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cSFWTB21efFFfEo1V3cY6?si=20422524f33f4715If anyone listening feels overwhelmed in life, remember it is one day, one step, one minute at a time. You will get there and be kind to yourself along the way.

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Toby Flood is arguably one of the greatest out halves England and the world has ever seen. On this latest episode I speak to Toby about his career, what it was like competing against the world's greatest player ever Johnny Wilkconsin, injuries and setbacks along the way.Toby opens up about his current mindset as he transitions from the world of professional rugby to the corporate world and the challenges that move presents.Toby also opens up about his personal life and wonderful three children, however, he describes a traumatic time he and his wife Sally's life when they lost two children prematurely. They took a flight to Kuala Lumpur which was due to be their last holiday before the babies arrived, and when they landed, they found out the babies had passed away. Toby describes his emotion and how he and his wife managed through that horrific time.Now with three wonderful kids, Toby's story gives people hope especially when they are trying their best to conceive. Toby leads with a very important message regarding the importance of opening up and sharing because it helps so many and surprisingly you'll find out that you're not alone in the struggles you'r facing.On a lighter note Toby shares his predictions for this years Six Nations and being a World Cup year the opportunities.If you enjoyed this episode I would be grateful if you could share it or like and subscribe to the podcast and spread the word.To find out more about Tommy's charity please head to https://www.tommys.org

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Damian Browne is a unique human being. He has chosen to spend his life taking on some of the worlds toughest challenges. This is Damians third time on the podcast and this episode is unique, the first was after he rowed for the first time across the Atlantic Ocean, and the second was the very first interview for Project Empower We met in Damian's native home town Galway on the west coast of Ireland in the Dew Drop Inn and thanks to Galway Bay Brewery for organising some space for us and we spoke about everything, from his emotional experience over the 112 days on the ocean to the challenge of losing his rowing partner on day 13 and he speaks openly and honestly as always. I ask Damian about the life of an adventurer and how people may perceive it to be a selfish lifestyle especially with a young family and we delve into the emotions of that and what it means to him and his wonderful partner and child. Damian is a man who meets challenge head on while accepting the importance of showing vulnerability and emotion. He see this as a massive strength and something we can all work on developing. Damian also believes that the mind can push the body through far more struggle than we realise and he taps into some of the times on the ocean when he needed to. We speak about his hallucinations, dealing with loss, the crew and people in the background that took the brunt of his frustrations in their stride and we regaled the funny story around the moment he tried to pull away from New York harbour and instead rowed towards it. This is episode is long, but fruitful. It is two friends sharing a beer, exploring a world that so many of us will never experience, yet for Damian Browne, he has conquered the ocean twice and earned time now to take a breath and reap some of the rewards from his gallant efforts. This episode is full of emption, honesty and without a doubt a deep insight into the mind of Ireland's ultimate adventurer - @AuldStock - Damian Browne.Thanks once again to ProCoffeDrinks for partnering with me on this season and for all the support they provide. If you are looking to balance your caffeine love and get the protein you need to rebuild and strengthen your body, head to https://procoffeedrinks.com and enter in WMYT10 for a 10% discount.

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Hika Elliot is a family man, a former All Black and an inspiring human given the battles he's faced throughout life. From Hastings, New Zealand born into a large family in a disadvantaged area in New Zealand Hika grew up in a world where gangs, drugs and fighting every day was a way of life. It was all he knew for nearly 20 years.Hika shares his story with me, how rugby helped save his life, and how he found strength in asking for help at a time when he was dealing with the loss of a great friend, he was battling demons in his head while trying to hang onto a world of professional rugby.Hika's story is an inspirational one. He is a human I'm lucky to know and thankful he's shared a story of heart ache, of fear, of hope and ultimately of peace. Hika's reason for existing is the love he receives and gives to his wonderful young family and his joy of playing a sport that gives him the ability to provide the opportunities to his kids, which he never had.A true warrior of life, Hika is proof that even when you feel you've been dealt the toughest hand in life, there's always a way through the darkness, don't be afraid to ask for help.Season 4 is a new journey for me as I am proud to include Pro Coffee who have agreed to sponsor this season. Pro Coffee is unreal. You get your fix of coffee without compromising the taste and then your hit of protein which our bodies need to recover. Packed in the product are also vitamins D and the B complex along with L-Theanine which is proven to aid concentration when combined with caffeine.The team at Pro Coffee are on board and I'm excited to have them. Head to https://procoffeedrinks.com and place your order today. For 10% off use the promo code WMYTPRO10

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Season 4 opener is with Ronan Conway who is a facilitator that helps people tap into their most authentic selves. Ronan has worked hand in hand with Soar a charitable foundation setup to help young people figure out ways to understand life, their emotions and their thoughts. After 8 year Ronan took his skills into the world of elite sports working with Irish Rugby, Dublin GAA and more.  He is a fantastic human who knows life is precious and through his vulnerability and life lessons he's shaped himself into a well rounded, honest and caring modern man. Ronan spends a lot of his time now working in the with Irish prisoners helping them reshape their lives, their mindsets and giving them another pathway by which they can focus their lives in a positive way.  Ronan has been influenced greatly by some fascinating people and has shared some of their workings for you all to enjoy.   Fearless Organisations, by Amy Edmundson  Culture Code by Daniel Coyle  Gabor Mate speaking about the Compassionate Enquiry Approach Season 4 is a new journey for me as I am proud to include Pro Coffee who have agreed to sponsor this season. Pro Coffee is unreal. You get your fix of coffee without compromising the taste and then your hit of protein which our bodies need to recover. Packed in the product are also vitamins D and the B complex along with L-Theanine which is proven to aid concentration when combined with caffeine. The team at Pro Coffee are on board and I'm excited to have them. Head to https://procoffeedrinks.com and place your order today

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