Today we welcome Niall Breslin to the podcast. Niall is one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates and public speakers. He is the lead singer and songwriter for “The Blizzards”, and was a coach on “The Voice of Ireland”. His award-winning mental health charity “A Lust for Life” teaches young people to be effective guardians of their own minds. He works with a diverse range of clients, including Apple, Google, international NGOs, and The European Parliament. Niall hosts the ‘Where Is My Mind’ and “Wake Up Wind Down” podcasts, both of which are regularly in the UK and Ireland’s top podcast charts. In this episode I talk to Niall Breslin about mental health. During his early days as an entertainer and athlete, Niall has always tried to put his best foot forward. But behind this confident exterior, he was silently suffering. It was only after he came forward about his struggles that he sought the help he needed. Instead of avoiding negative emotions, Niall encourages us to face them bravely, either through therapy or mindfulness. We also touch on the topics of education, introspection, resilience, community, and empowerment.Website: niallbreslin.comInstagram: @bressie Topics02:07 Niall’s background and upbringing 09:12 Surviving a panic attack on TV 14:41 Opening up about mental health18:40 You can run, but you can't outrun27:36 Buddhist meditation practice33:57 Re-conceptualizing masculinity 39:09 Community values42:31 Living bravely with mindfulness50:33 Vitamin P54:01 The Chill Skill58:44 Where is My Mind?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the outside, Niall Breslin — known by legions of Irish fans as Bressie — appears to have led a charmed life. He’s had a professional Rugby career, achieved national stardom as a musician, and been a coach on The Voice of Ireland. But behind all those achievements lies Niall’s struggle with repressed emotions and generations of unresolved pain. In this week’s Meditative Story, Bressie shares how he learned to embrace the parts of himself he once buried. The parts that showed him how to heal and led him to become one of Ireland’s leading mental health advocates.Listen to Henry Shukman's Meditative Story "What deep listening unlocks for me": https://listen.meditativestory.com/HenryShukmanPIOFind out more about Bressie: https://www.niallbreslin.com/Follow Bressie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bressie/Discover Niall’s podcast, Where is my mind: https://lemonadamedia.com/show/where-is-my-mind/#!Learn about Bressie's mental health charity, Lust for Life: https://www.alustforlife.comIf this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Niall Breslin, a mindfulness guide, as he walks you through a rejuvenating short meditation aimed at fostering mindfulness during hectic days. He discusses the mental clutter caused by modern distractions and the importance of incorporating simple breathing techniques into daily life. Niall emphasizes how just a few minutes of mindfulness can help you decompress and regain focus, whether you're on a bus ride home or taking a lunch break. This practical approach empowers you to make space for clarity and calm amidst the chaos.