Blethered

* Classic Episode - Originally Released in March 2019 *Martin Melly joins me to talk about his battle with depression. We discuss his experience in detail, the things he felt and how the light started to emerge at the end of the tunnel. This was a candid and raw account of a very difficult time, but with a happy ending and an inspirational outlook. There are stories, examples and pieces of advice that will help, as well as the overriding message that you are far tougher than any mental affliction. People care and you're not alone.No matter how bad it feels, it can always get better.https://www.samaritans.orghttps://breathingspace.scot/https://www.calm.com/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm joined by married couple - and business owners - Dr Conor and Adam Morgan.We talk about what inspired them to set up such a specific and unique company, and I hear about their early lives and how their paths led them to each other.Adam worried about coming out as , and losing his childrenThe chaos of the pandemic being the foundation for their new business ventureWhy they pour so much of themselves into their business, and how that mirrors their view on life.And as always, there’s plenty more - so thanks for joining us. Hope you enjoy.Haus of Dentistry on InstagramContact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seantmcdonald/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davinia Taylor tells me about her acting and TV career after starting out in Hollyoaks in the 90's…We talk about alcoholism, addiction and changing direction in life…And Davinia explains how she went from permanent party girl, to health and fitness fanatic, which has culminated in two Sunday Times Number 1 best-selling books.Davinia's Bookswww.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seantmcdonald/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danni talks to me about her life growing up in Scotland before ending up in London for work,She tells me about the horror incident after being hit by a stolen moped in London…And We talk TV, big breaks, A Place In The Sun and aspirations for the future. And as always, there’s plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seantmcdonald/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eamonn Holmes has been on TV screens for over 40 years, and holds the distinction of being the world’s longest serving breakfast television anchor in the world.We talk about growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland...Eamonn tells me about his diverse and extensive career in media...And you’ll hear about some big names who became big pals, including the incomparable Sir Alex Ferguson, and the legendary Sir Roger Moore.Hilton Glasgow Health & Fitness Membershipswww.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seantmcdonald/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennie’s mum Margaret was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, and her first thought was to organise charity nights to raise money for others. Margaret sadly passed away two years later, but Jennie and her family have carried on those fundraising efforts right through to 2023. We talk about those fund-raising activities, including walking 80 miles in just three days in May of this year…Jennie tells me about the brutal reality of losing a parent and how she and her family got through it… And you’ll hear Jennie explain some things about cancer. This might sound brutal, but knowledge and awareness saves lives. And I promise we have a good laugh throughout this episode. I’ll be raffling a match-worn Scott Brown Celtic home-shirt from the nine-in-a-row season, with every penny going to Jennie’s fundraising page, which you’ll hear about. Keep an eye on my social media to be in with a chance of winning it.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01https://www.instagram.com/jenl2211/Just Giving Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glaswegian Poppy went on a gap year to Thailand when she was 17, and didn’t get on her return flight, instead choosing to set up home in Thailand, where she lived for six years, teaching English and working as a diving instructor. A chance meeting with a foreign stranger then led to her moving to Copenhagen to be with him, but things didn’t go to plan.We talk about moving to Thailand, the excitement that accompanied it, and how it shaped her in her formative years… Poppy tells me about the domestic abuse and coercive control she endured at the hands of her then-partner, and how she eventually managed to free herself… And you’ll hear of the very happy ending that followed, and is continuing on to this day.Support For WomenSupport For Menwww.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabrielle started her podcast ‘Gift of the Gab’ in January this year, and has recently left her job in retail to pursue a career in broadcasting. We talk about taking that plunge in spite of the usual fears and worries…Gabrielle tells me about her slightly unusual family background and how it’s shaped her personality... And we talk about losing a parent, sexual assault and being a 12-year-old aspiring detective. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Gift of the Gab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yvie is an opera singer and vocal coach to the stars, working with A List names in music, from Sam Smith to Lewis Capaldi. Yvie tells me about her own journey as a performer, and the challenges of work and being a mother… You’ll hear about how a chance conversation with Louis Walsh led to her becoming the resident vocal coach on Simon Cowell’s X Factor… And we chat about Yvie’s new series ‘Scotland Sings’ on BBC Scotland, and why you don’t want to miss it. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

95-year-old Tom recently held an exhibition of his incredible oil paintings, depicting 1930’s Glasgow, at the Forge, in Glasgow’s East End. I was immediately captivated by the detail and quality of the paintings, and Tom’s reasoning for holding the exhibition in the first place: to leave his own legacy for those coming behind him. You’ll hear Tom telling me about growing up in Glasgow in the 1930’s and the environment everyone shared… We talk about the realities of World War Two and some fantastic insights into what life was like… And we go over some of the funny and fascinating things that happened in the world, the year Tom was born. Listen out for the Joseph Stalin fact-bite… And as always, there's plenty more.Tom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oils_by_tommy/www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.