The Psychology Podcast

Find the Place in You that Isn’t Wounded || Niall Breslin

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Jul 20, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Early Trauma And Cultural Shame Shaped Him

  • Niall moved to Israel at 13 and later identified physically abusive schooling in Ireland as a formative trauma that led him to emotionally cut off from the world.
  • He links cultural shame and institutional practices in Ireland to widespread silence around mental health.
ANECDOTE

Panic Attack Before Live TV Changed Everything

  • Niall Breslin had a severe panic attack ten minutes before his first live show on The Voice and completed the 90-minute broadcast while physically shaking and vomiting.
  • That night he decided to tell friends, family, and the public about his anxiety, which changed his life trajectory.
ADVICE

Combine Grounding With Practical Support

  • Use immediate physical cues (hands on chair, feeling feet) to interrupt panic and regain grounding during a crisis.
  • Combine grounding with professional support and, if needed, brief medical aids to survive acute episodes.
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