Where is My Mind?
A podcast about how we can better look after our heads and our hearts in the head-melty chaos of the modern world. Produced by Niall Breslin and Aoife Plunkett.
Episodes
Time to Say Goodbye
“And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain….”We are sad to say that we have come to the last episode of Where Is My Mind, and what a journey it has been. Hundreds of podcasts, world class guests, incredible human stories and a dedicated bunch of listeners who have supported us through it all. For our last episode, Niall is joined by Ciara, who produced the first two seasons of
The Greatest Hits
We’ve reached the second last ever episode of the Where Is My Mind podcast.Today, we’re taking a walk down memory lane — revisiting some of our favourite moments and the episodes you loved the most.It’s been an epic journey: hundreds of episodes, conversations with some of the world’s most inspiring minds, and the privilege of meeting incredible souls with even more powerful stories.We hope you en
The Therapy Room - Brave Enough To Be with Louize Carroll and Dr. Tony Bates
As we wind down the final episodes of Where Is My Mind, we couldn't go without one last visit to your favourite segment: The Therapy Room.In this special episode, Niall is joined once again by long-time friends of the podcast and two of Ireland’s top psychologists, Louize Carroll and Dr. Tony Bates. Since The Therapy Room began, we've explored some of the most important themes that therapists enco
The Empire Has No Clothes with Pissed Magistus
The systems we live under are having such a massive impact on our collective wellbeing, but are not inevitable — they were built, and they can be unbuilt.This week, Niall Breslin sits down with someone who has been helping him make sense of the world. Pissed Magistus is a powerful cultural critic and digital creator whose work has helped countless people make sense of the modern world. Known for t
Eat the Frog with Dermot Whelan
In the modern world, being “flat out” has become a way of life—but it’s leaving us burned out, disconnected, and running on empty.In this episode, Niall sits down with Dermot Whelan—TV and radio broadcaster, comedian, author, mindfulness teacher and long time friend of the podcast—to unravel Ireland’s obsession with busyness and the toll it’s taking on our well-being. Dermot’s new book, Busy and W
Modelling Masculinity
Many of us sat down to watch Netflix’s latest drama series this week and were immensely affected by the show Adolescence. Niall was hit with some really big emotions watching the show, and sits down this week to put his cultural lens on some of the cracks in our society that he believes are having a massive impact on our young men. He reflects on the deep-rooted challenges they are facing tod
The Power of No
What if the greatest act of courage in our modern world that demands ‘yes’ is simply learning how to say ‘no’?In this episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Sunita Sah, an organizational psychologist, former physician, and author of Defy, whose groundbreaking research explores the psychology of compliance, ethical resistance, and decision-making under pressure. Together, they dive into the forces that
Listen to the Land with Manchán Magan
What if the wisdom we need to navigate modern life isn’t ahead of us, but behind us—hidden in the land, language, and traditions of our ancestors?In this episode, Niall sits down with Manchán Magan—writer, documentary maker, and explorer of ancient cultures—to uncover the deep-rooted wisdom woven into Ireland’s history. Manchán has spent years traveling the world, living with indigenous communitie
The Human Cost with Guided Meditation
Our collective human psyche has for a long time been impacted by the happenings of the world, from politics to war and the economy. In this week’s episode, Niall sits down to talk about just how much suffering we have witnessed in society and how that can leave us feeling helpless. Speaking about the work of Thich Nhat Hanh, whose work on non-violence came from the front lines of the Vietnam
Shadow Work with Pat Divilly
Facing the parts of ourselves we avoid—our shame, fear, and self-doubt—can sometimes bring us out of darkness and into the light. In this episode of Where Is My Mind, Niall Breslin sits down with Pat Divilly, coach, author, and breathwork facilitator, to explore the transformative power of shadow work. Pat’s new book, Shadow Work, unpacks how Carl Jung’s theories can help us uncover the uncon
What Matters To You? with Julia Hotz
Prescription drugs have long been relied on in all areas of healthcare, and while modern medicine can have incredible benefits, we also need to start looking at the bigger picture when it comes to our physical and mental health. In this week’s episode Niall sits down with journalist and author Julia Hotz to explore a growing movement in healthcare: social prescribing. Julia’s book, The Connec
Power to the People with Declan Power
We, like many of you, have been deeply affected by the atrocities playing out everyday in the Middle East. It can feel overwhelming—too complex, too distant, too painful to fully grasp.In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Declan Power, an independent security and defence analyst, former career soldier, UN peacekeeper and author of ‘Siege of Jadotville’. Having spent a large portion of his car
(Hu)Man Up with Logan Cohen
If you’ve been here a while you’ll know masculinity is something we find both fascinating and necessary to talk about, and more so as the worst kind of men are finding power in society. In this week’s episode, Niall is joined by Logan Cohen, a therapist, clinical supervisor and author of ‘How to (Hu)Man Up in Modern Society’. Logan believes men have lost their way in modern society, particula
Saving Grace with Robin Grace
Sometimes you hear a person’s story and wonder how they have not only overcome but transformed their pain into something positive to help the world. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Robin Grace, a Garda who has turned his own difficult experiences into helping others in their crisis moments. While travelling India in his early twenties, Robin had a flashback to a traumatic event from
Existential Insight with Emma Kehoe
There are so many things happening in the world right now that are making us question who we are, what we’re doing and, to be honest, our sanity. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Emma Kehoe, who through her own self-development journey has turned into a coach and teacher for others. Emma hit rock bottom in her early thirties, when everything she knew came crashing down around her and
Why The Whataboutery? with Therapy Jeff
Navigating the modern world can be a trying and tiring thing as we’re all merely trying to exist in the chaos. Politically, socially and even online, we’re experiencing a lot of disconnect and whataboutery. In this week’s episode, Niall is joined by Jeff Guenther, who may be better known to you online as Therapy Jeff. With almost 4 million followers, Jeff has become known and loved for his th
Wounded, Wild and Wise with Louize Carroll
Our relationships make up the very essence of who we are, but they can test us, push us and trigger us more than most things in life. In this week’s episode, Niall is joined by one of the podcast’s nearest and dearest return guests, renowned psychologist, Louize Carroll. Louize also happens to be Niall’s partner and has focused her passion on relationships, the ways we show up in them, the hu
Find What You Really Need
Happy New Year! As we enter into 2025 you’re no doubt being bombarded with ‘New Year, new me’ BS that comes around every January. As you may know, here at Where Is My Mind we’re not for that pressure. In this week's episode Niall takes you through his reflections as we begin a new year and the approach he’s taking to support himself physically, mentally and emotionally. One of the biggest les
The Best Of WIMM 2024
We’ve made it! We’re in that lovely lull between Christmas and the New Year where no one knows what day it is, you’re full of chocolate and cheese and the world has slowed down a little. It’s also a great time to reflect on the year that has been, and it’s been a great one for Where Is My Mind as we reached new listeners, took the podcast on tour and got to meet some of you guys. We’ve also h
Oh Holy Sh...Night
A very happy Christmas to you, from all of us here on the Where Is My Mind team! Well, that is if you’re not tearing your hair out. While all the festivities, catch ups, presents and family time can be lovely, it can be a really overwhelming time of year too. Whether you’ve got something going on in your life like stress, grief, loneliness, Christmas is a time that can amplify all of that. Th
On The Road
This year we took Where Is My Mind to 20 counties around Ireland and met some of the soundest souls and audiences along the way. In this week’s episode, Niall brings you some of our highlights from the October leg of the tour. From Eurovision legend Charlie McGettigan to social media star Kayleigh Trappe, we’ve had an eclectic mix of guests who brought so much craic but also their honest vuln
What Music Can Do
Music is one of the most powerful mediums in the world, and as we’ve heard from many people on this podcast, it has saved them. In this week’s episode we’re taking you along to one of the Where Is My Mind? Live shows. In the Mermaid Theatre in Bray Niall was joined by two long-time friends from the music industry, Kieran McGuinness and James Vincent McMorrow. The trio talk about how music has
Hooks of Hope
Where Is My Mind is back! You might have been wondering where Niall has been over the last while but after a short hiatus and well needed break he’s back to fill you in on where his mind has been. After undertaking The Rising, the launch of The Madman’s Hotel and a month-long podcast tour, it’s safe to say burnout was on the brink. Niall shares how he was feeling after such a busy time,
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From The Longest River to the Highest Mountain
They kayaked Ireland’s longest River Shannon, cycled 160km and climbed Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohil, all over 8 days to raise funds for better mental health literacy for young people. The Rising 2024 is complete and this week Niall reminisces on the journey, everything he and the team learned along the way and what it means to complete it. Although there were challenges along the
The Forest Is The Path with Gary Lightbody
How we listen to music has changed. With streaming, social media and 15 second TikTok’s it’s rare we listen to a full album anymore. Sometimes, though, a body of work comes along that stops you in your tracks. This week, Niall is joined by Gary Lightbody, lead singer and guitarist with Snow Patrol. The Irish band have just released their first album in 6 years, ‘The Forest Is The Path’, which
Rising Up For The Child Within
If you’ve been following Niall on social media you’ll know he’s spent the last number of months training for another intense fundraiser to improve mental health supports for young people in Ireland. Niall and the team are back for the second year to take on the grueling challenge of The Rising. This year consists of a kayak of the Shannon, followed by a 160 km cycle from Limerick to Carraunto
The Function of Anxiety with Dr. Richard Hogan
Anxiety can feel like something that is there to ruin our life, but the little alarm system going off inside us is actually incredibly important in giving us warning signals and keeping us alive. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Dr. Richard Hogan, renowned psychotherapist and clinical director of Therapy Institute. Richard’s work as a family psychotherapist has given him a deep under
Wisely Attached with Louize Carroll
We’ve talked a lot about connection and relationships recently on the podcast, but they are at the beating heart of our very being. In this episode Niall is joined by our very own Louize Carroll of The Therapy Room, to dive deeper into how relationships mould and mirror our psychology. Louize has a deep passion for understanding how we relate to each other and how that impacts our own inner w
The Laws of Connection with David Robson
We now have solid evidence that social connection is vital to our wellbeing and as crucial to our health as our diet and exercise. So is our modern divided world making us sick? In this week’s episode Niall is joined by David Robson, science journalist and author of ‘The Laws of Connection’. We are living in times of great tension that is only exacerbated by our reliance on social media. Unfo
Flying on the Inside with Rachel Gotto
Sometimes life throws us challenges that can seem impossible to overcome, but something innately in us somehow keeps us going. In this week’s episode, Niall is joined by Rachel Gotto, a hypnotherapist and mid-life crisis coach who has overcome immense tragedy in her life. Just two years after losing her brother to cancer, Rachel was shocked by the death of her husband while six months pregnan
Get Me Through The Next Five Minutes with James Parker
In the head-melty chaos of the modern world, sometimes all we need is to get through the next five minutes. In this week’s episode, Niall is joined by author James Parker, whose new book ‘Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive’ is a dedication to finding gratitude in unexpected places. As the unofficial “gratitude correspondent” for the Atlantic, James’ often hilarious odes
The Death Of Truth with Steven Brill
The sheer amount of information we are exposed to and are absorbing everyday is beyond overwhelming, and in a media landscape now flooded with misinformation and disinformation it can be difficult to decipher what’s real. Niall is joined by Steven Brill, journalist and author whose latest book ‘The Death Of Truth’ looks at how social media has given snake oil salesmen and demagogues the power
Drop the Pressure with Dr. Clodagh Campbell
As humans we are subject to so much external and internal pressure to achieve, do, strive for more in our lives and in ourselves. It can feel like a never ending mountain to climb. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Dr. Clodagh Campbell, better known as The Wellness Psychologist, who works with a lot of ‘over-achievers’ to help them accept where they are at and calm the chaos within. C
Love Without Losing Your Mind with Todd Baratz
Relationships are at the core of our very being. How we relate to others can tell us a lot about ourselves and act as a window into our past. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Todd Baratz, renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist. Todd has just released his book ‘How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind’ which is a brutally honest guide about modern relationships and the culture
Children of CAMHS with Families for Reform of CAMHS
In our current CAMHS system, vulnerable children are being left behind, over-prescribed and under-supported, which was brought to light in the shocking report about the system last year. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by three mothers whose families have been through the immense stress and struggle of accessing the CAMHS system in Ireland. Hannah Ní Ghiolla Mhairtín, having received n
The Myth Of Normal - Dr. Gabor Maté Panel Discussion
As we begin to better understand the immense impact that trauma and environment have on our psyche and body we need to develop new pathways to healing. In today’s episode, Niall is sharing a very exclusive discussion with world-renowned trauma expert and physician, Dr. Gabor Maté. Niall recently took part in a panel with Dr. Maté, along with Tammy Darcy, Founder of the Shone Project and Brent
Mindful Nation with Niamh McCarthy
Mindfulness and music are two things Niall is incredibly passionate about, and a combination of both can be an easy and accessible way for people to create their own practice. Today, Niall is joined by Niamh McCarthy, the creator of Mindful Nation, an app that connects meditation and music from some of the world’s biggest producers and DJs. Having spent her early career touring with Madonna a
Stop Breaking Your Own Heart with Meggan Roxanne
One of the most powerful supports for our wellbeing is community, a shared sense of humanity that can really nourish the soul. In this week’s episode, Niall is joined by Meggan Roxanne, writer, poet, digital artist and entrepreneur. Meggan is the face behind The Good Co, and the 24 million strong Instagram account The Good Quote. When faced with her own mental health crisis Meggan began shari
Impermanence
Every so often on the podcast Niall likes to sit down and share some thoughts, feelings and observations he’s been having and today he’s focusing on the idea of impermanence. This year has brought health scares to Niall and people very close to him, and it’s shook him to his core, giving him a different perspective on life. He dives into the complexity of navigating grief and fear of the unkn
Pain, The Important Teacher - WIMM Live with Dr. Tony Bates
Those who are a fan of The Therapy Room episodes will know the wisdom and magic of Dr. Tony Bates. Our team was lucky enough to visit Tony in his hometown of Sligo during the Where Is My Mind? tour.This week Niall is sharing the on-stage interview with Tony in the beautiful Hawkswell Theatre. Tony and Niall have been on a similar journey with their own minds and have a mutual passion for changing
Building Blocks with Rory Hearne
Ireland has been experiencing a housing crisis for the last number of years and it’s having a devastating effect on the wellbeing of children and young people. In the episode, Niall is joined by Rory Hearne, a leading expert on the Irish housing crisis and an Associate Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth University. Rory is a candidate for the European Parliament Elections in 2024, under t
Mad World with Micha Frazer-Carroll
Mental health experiences can be deeply personal, but we need to look for the solutions at a political level. Mental health is connected to capitalism and social issues and we need change in these areas to see change in ourselves. In this episode, Niall is joined by Micha Frazer-Carroll, an award-winning journalist, culture commentator and author of ‘Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health’.
High-Functioning Anxiety with Dr Lalitaa Suglani
Mental health stereotypes can often show the experience in just one way, debilitating, unable to get out of bed or function. Although this can be the case for some, there are many of us battling our minds while living a fully-functioning life. In this episode, Niall is joined by Dr. Lalitaa Suglani, a psychologist and author of ‘High-Functioning Anxiety’. Lalitaa coined the term after experie
Run for Your Life with Aidan Loughnane
We’ve just landed back from our tour around many beautiful parts of Ireland and we’ve got some great live guest interviews to bring you over the coming months. One particular stand out interview was in The Source Arts Centre in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, with an incredible man, Aidan Loughnane. After a lengthy battle with grief, anxiety and an eating disorder, that almost pushed him to the
Little Treatments, Big Effects with Dr. Jessica Schleider
As we pursue the radical reimagining of Ireland, and the world’s, mental health frameworks, we must be open minded to new ideas and treatment models. In this episode, Niall is joined by Dr. Jessica Schleider, Founding Director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and author of ‘Little Treatments, Big Effects’. Jessica’s mission is to create evidence-based solutions that bridge previously-unf
Heroes Or Ghosts - WIMM Live with Danny O'Reilly
As some of you may know, we’re on tour with the podcast across Ireland. It’s been great to get out and meet some of you guys, to share space with you and of course our incredible guest interviews. Today, we thought we’d share one of our live interviews with a long-time friend of Niall’s, Danny O’Reilly, front man of The Coronas. Niall and Danny have come up through the music industry together
Boys to Men with Jordan Conroy
We have spoken many times on the podcast about masculinity, something that has come under constant scrutiny in recent years as men try to navigate the problems, struggles and strengths of their being. As masculinity is being redefined, how can we raise young men in a supportive, encouraging manner so they can thrive? Niall is joined by Jordan Conroy, Olympic athlete, Rugby 7s player and host
Bad Science with Robert Whitaker
As we dive deeper into the social structures around mental health it is becoming abundantly clear that we need to find a new approach to treating people. In this episode, Niall is joined by Robert Whitaker, a medical journalist, author and founder of Mad In America. Robert has dedicated his career to turning a critical lens on the work of psychiatry, debunking the claims of chemical imbalance
The Therapy Room - Forgive, Not Forget with Louize Carroll and Dr. Tony Bates
There are many phases to move through when processing a difficult event or experience in your life. A good therapist will guide you as you encounter difficult emotions, learn to really feel them and then let them go. One of the most difficult and sometimes resisted parts of this process is forgiveness. Niall is joined by our expert psychologists Louize Carroll and Dr. Tony Bates as they disse
What We've Become with Jonathan M. Metzl
Title: What We’ve Become with Jonathan M. Metzl Every single day we are seeing unbearable atrocities across the world and we have a front row seat to them through our phones and the media. When you add this to the cultural tensions and division being driven in our society, how does our psyche adapt? Today Niall is joined by Jonathan M.Metzl, a psychiatrist and sociologist who has done im
The Comfort Trap (With Guided Meditation)
Dealing with uncomfortable situations, conversations and feelings can be incredibly difficult and make us want to run for the hills, but getting comfortable with discomfort is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. Having just presented at his first academic conference in Trinity College, Niall became engulfed by uncomfortable feelings when he got the call and in the month
Reimagining Resilience with Dr. Brendan Kelly
Although many of us want to leave the Covid-19 pandemic in the past, it’s important we reflect and really consider the impact it had on us individually and societally, and the incredible coping skills it highlighted in us all. Niall is joined by Dr. Brendan Kelly, a psychiatrist and author with a list of degrees as long as your arm, including epidemiology, health management, history and Buddh
The Therapy Room - GRANDiosity with Louize Carroll and Dr. Tony Bates
In today’s society we come across a lot of grandiose characters. From politicians to social media gurus, in our careers and in our personal relationships, we’re bound to encounter people who have the biggest voice in the room and want everyone to believe their ideas and opinions are best. In this episode of The Therapy Room, Niall is joined by our expert psychologists Louize Carroll and Dr. T
The Autoimmune Mystery with Dr. Sara Gottfried
There is a paradigm shift happening in how we view our mental and physical health, recognising the innate link between our brains and our bodies. Physical health issues can impact our mental health and our mental health can impact our physical health. New emerging research is also beginning to show a link between trauma and chronic conditions like autoimmune disease. Niall is joined by friend
The Soul Coach with Gerry Hussey
At a time when the events happening in the world are terrifying and overwhelming, it’s important we focus on what is in our control. Niall is joined by renowned performance psychologist, coach and co-founder of ‘Soul Space’, Gerry Hussey. Gerry has a unique and holistic approach to personal development, which combines elements of psychology, mindfulness, spirituality, and physical health. Nia
Burnt Out & B@ll*xed with Dr. Sharon Grossman
Most of us end the year feeling burnt out and a little bit b@ll*xed and make promises to ourselves that next year will be different. Although a lot of us have felt or relate to being burnt out, it’s important we get to the route cause of what it actually is and what’s causing it. Niall is joined by Dr. Sharon Grossman, aka The Burnout Doc and author of The 7E Solution to Burnout. As a self-pr
The Science Of Stuck with Britt Frank
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck? We can get lost in relationships, work, addiction issues, body struggles or other situations that leave us dealing with immense guilt and shame when we can’t shake ourselves out of it. Niall is joined by Britt Frank, a neuropsychotherapist, teacher, trauma specialist and author of ‘The Science of Stuck’, a practical guide on the neuroscience of stuck-n
The Therapy Room - The Survivor Self with Dr. Tony Bates and Louize Carroll
As we grow from babies into adults we learn to adapt ourselves to fit the environment we’re in. If we grow up in a space where our needs are not met emotionally, we can develop what has been coined the ‘Survivor Self’ or the adaptive self. Niall is joined by our resident expert psychologists, Dr. Tony Bates and Louize Carroll, as we step inside the therapy room to see how our survival self ca
Hope Perches in the Soul with Hermitage Green's Dan Murphy
January can be a difficult month for a lot of people, but we must hold onto hope even in the longest and darkest days. Niall is joined by Dan Murphy, lead singer of Irish band Hermitage Green. The band’s latest single ‘Younger Days’ comes with a profound and timely message about our current mental health crisis, something Dan has seen burgeoning in his own hometown of Limerick, which has one
New Year, Same Me
As we take a slow approach to January Niall sits down to meander through his thoughts ahead of the new year. After a health scare over Christmas, Niall reiterates his feelings on the ‘new year, new me’ b*llsh*t that gets thrown at us every January. Life isn’t a straight line and Niall shares how he navigated the intense emotions, the shift in perspective he stumbled upon in the process and wh
The Greatest Hits 2023
A very happy new year to all of our listeners. Before we move forward into 2024, we’re taking a look back at some of our biggest episodes of 2023. From deeply moving conversations in the Men’s Shed in Ballybrack, to interviewing one of the world’s biggest rock stars live in the 3Olympia Theatre, we’ve had quite the eclectic year. However, at the core of every single one of our episodes is an
Christmas Calm Guided Meditation
A very happy Christmas to our wonderful Where Is My Mind? listeners, we hope you're enjoying a great festive break. Hopefully most of you will be winding down and taking a much deserved rest, but we know this season can bring a lot of rush, full on family moments and it's own level of exhaustion. That's why Niall is bringing you this moment of calm to help you through, to encourage to ha
Sober Curious Christmas with Kenneth Egan & Jennifer Hough
For some people it’s the most wonderful time of the year but for other’s Christmas can be a time of great overwhelm, stress or sadness. It’s also a time when we’re thrown into all sorts of festivities, Christmas parties and meet ups, 12 pubs and pints with your mates, which all tend to centre around alcohol. Although all of these events can be fun, December can really highlight our culture’s
Equality is the Best Policy with Minister Paschal Donohoe
In the last number of months we’ve been exploring how social and societal factors impact the little piece of meat between our ears. Our biggest question, and challenge, is to break down barriers with governance to create better systems for mental health and wellbeing. Niall is joined by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, to ask what the missing links are when it come
Rupture and Repair with Dr. Malie Coyne
Whether you’re a parent, guardian, teacher or anyone with children in your life, you have the power to do the work and build secure attachments that will support and bring safety to young people. Raising children is probably the most difficult job you will ever do, and most people don’t want to pass on the pain they experienced in their own childhood. Niall is joined by one of Ireland’s top e
The Therapy Room - Five Essential Elements of Well-Being with Dr. Tony Bates & Louize Carroll
If we are ever going to truly help people, we need to change the way we look at people’s wellbeing and mental health. Exercising, breathwork, yoga, self help books and even mindfulness are all great tools, but they are not going to be the fix when our whole foundation is in tatters. We’re back in the Therapy Room with our expert psychologists Louize Carroll and Dr. Tony Bates, taking a look a
The Whistleblower Live Podcast With Davin Godfrey
Where is My Mind? has been on a tour of Ireland over the last number of weeks and we promised we'd bring you some of our most moving conversations from the road. We have spoken many times about the harrowing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) report that came out earlier this year and how detrimental some of the treatment has been to children and young people. When Niall took
The Art of Rejection ft. Nick Zinner + Guided Meditation
Rejection is a part of life, but it is one of the most difficult things to process and deal with. Niall gives an insight into his own experience with rejection, as a musician, podcaster and personally. He tells the story of a very recent personal rejection, dissecting the emotions and reactions while appreciating the learnings and new directions it brought. He also presents one of his rejecte
Poor with Katriona O'Sullivan
We live in an unequal society, one that doesn’t support or protect our most vulnerable and marginalised people. We can have all of the mental health programmes and motivational talks we want, but if people’s most basic needs aren’t being met how can we expect them to survive, never mind thrive? Niall is joined by Katriona O’Sullivan, a Doctor of Psychology and Senior Lecturer who grew up in d
Break the Generational Cycle with Dr. Mariel Buqué
As we become more trauma-informed it is becoming clear that we are all impacted by things way outside of ourselves. Generational trauma is experienced through families, communities and collective experiences in the world, so how can we begin to unravel the pain that we carry? Niall is joined by Dr. Mariel Buqué, psychologist, intergenerational trauma expert and author of upcoming book, ‘Break
Dopamine Nation with Dr. Anna Lembke
Addiction is such a widespread issue in our society but many of us don’t realise it surpasses alcohol, drugs and gambling. Our brains are wired with reward systems controlled by dopamine, and dopamine hits are plentiful in the modern world. With social media, entertainment, our phones, the news, our brain's reward system is constantly overloaded. Niall is joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, prominent
How Could You Be Any Other Way? with Dr. Bruce Perry
We are only beginning to understand the complexity of trauma and how it impacts on our physiology. Experts now believe that trauma experienced during childhood can have an impact on our development. Niall is joined by Dr. Bruce Perry, a renowned psychiatrist and expert in childhood trauma and brain development who developed Neurosequential Model©, a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-inf
The Skill of Being Human with Graham Lee
We all know the digital media has had a profound impact on our lives, in some great ways and some terrible ways, but is it actually eroding some of the incredible skills that make us human? This week Niall is joined by digital skills expert Graham Lee, who has just released his book ‘Human Being’. The book takes an insightful look into twelve human skills that are being challenged by the digi
Breaking The Heart Open with Dr. Tony Bates
This week Niall has a very special chat with The Therapy Room’s Dr. Tony Bates. Tony has just released his incredible memoir ‘Breaking the Heart Open’ where he turns a therapeutic eye to himself and tells the story of what made him the insightful thinker and incredible psychologist that he is today. Niall and Tony dive into the book, with Tony recalling some of the traumatic moments of h
Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy (With Guided Meditation)
‘We become so busy chasing a life that we ultimately end up missing living one.’ In this episode, Niall dives into one of the principles of practice of mindfulness that has been on his mind a lot recently. He also guides a short meditation on the subject. The fast-pace of the modern world can be very overwhelming, and it can feel difficult to keep up sometimes. Especially when you have p
Home Is Where The Start Is with Richard Hogan
Earlier this year, Ireland was left reeling after a damning report revealed the gaps and mistreatment in our child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) across the State. The report left parents and mental health professionals questioning what support is out there for children and young people who are struggling. In this episode, Niall is joined by family psychotherapist and clinical
Acceptance of the Abnormal with Steven C. Hayes
This podcast aims to fight for better mental health systems for those who are struggling, and one thing that is blatantly clear in Niall’s PhD research is that our past and present models of care are not working. What is a better solution? How can we support humans through the beauty and sh*t show of life in a compassionate and respectful way? Niall is joined by a paradigm-shifting therapist
A Manifesto For Hope with Marcelo Gleiser
The world can feel like a tough and trying place sometimes, and as human’s are faced with more and more challenges like climate change, AI and threat of nuclear war it can seem like all hope is lost. Niall is joined by award-winning physicist and astronomer, Marcelo Gleiser, who has written a manifesto for humanity and offers a glimmer of hope to guide us to a better future. In this incredibl
It's Just F*&king Meditation with Yogi Bryan
Welcome to Where Is My Mind? A podcast about how we can better look after our heads and our hearts in the head-melty chaos of the modern world.Meditation is a beautiful ancient practice with deep history that deserves respect and celebration. However, sometimes we can get too bogged down in the seriousness of our own practice and take ourselves too seriously. In this episode Niall is joined b
