The Mind Full Podcast

This week, we explore The Power of Creativity! One of the main reasons our heads can be so wrecked is that we take ourselves so seriously these days! If we can make a little bit more time to be creative, whatever form that takes, we can unlock our wellbeing, lower our stress and boost our happiness.A woman who takes not being serious very seriously is our next wonderful guest on the series - broadcaster and award-winning podcaster Doireann Garrihy. Doireann wakes you up at the crack of dawn with her sketches, incredible impressions and on-air banter on RTÉ 2fm, she celebrates laughter on her award winning podcasts The Laughs of Your Life  & Doireann and Friends as well as outshining the stars on RTÉ TV’s Dancing with the Stars. I sat down with Doireann to talk about how true love can nurture true creativity, how family can keep that creative fire lit and how her fiancée’s addiction reminds her of the things that matter.I also have a fascinating conversation with chartered psychologist, author, columnist and an all-round delight Allison Keating. Allison is well known for her Ask Allison columns in the Irish Independent and is the author of The Secret Lives of Adults and a brand-new book called It’s All Too Much, out next September. From asking ‘is everyone creative?’ to ‘how can we reconnect with our creativity if we’re too serious these days? and more, we do a deep dive on creativity in this fascinating conversation.As always I answer some listener questions and give your weekly One Minute Meditation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To unlock the magic of connection this week, I am joined by Ireland’s favourite musicians, podcasters, comedians, authors, TV and radio stars – The 2 Johnnies. This talented duo never ceases to amaze me. From their humble beginnings publishing relatable Irish small-town life sketches and self-released music videos on social media, the pair have gone on to produce Ireland’s No.1 podcast, “The 2 Johnnies Podcast”, release not one or two but ten No.1 Irish singles, and gone international by bringing their live podcast shows to four continents around the world as well as producing multiple TV shows for RTÉ.So many of us tend to see reaching out for help or opening up as a last resort, like it’s some sort of “break glass in case of emergency” situation. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and that’s exactly what we dive into in this episode.Johnny B and Johnny Smacks are not just hilarious entertainers known for their wit, humour, and authenticity – they’re genuine, down-to-earth guys who bring a unique perspective to the table. From the highs and lows of male friendships to finding humour in life’s ups and downs, we cover it all. This episode is packed with laughter, wisdom, and a few surprises along the way.But that’s not all – we’re also joined by Clinical Hypnotherapist and best-selling author, Fiona Brennan. Fiona sharing her wisdom and insight is the cherry on top. Together, we explore the art of self-connection and why it’s so damn important for our relationships with others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I'm joined by holistic sex educator, sexological bodyworker, tantric yoga teacher and entrepreneur, Jenny Keane to talk about the pleasure mindset.Jenny discusses how she wants to revolutionize the way we experience, understand and prioritize pleasure. In today’s frantic and busy world, it’s so easy to be disconnected from our bodies. But learning to fire up that connection can have a huge impact on both our day-to-day stress levels as well as our sex lives!With her incredibly successful online workshops, sold out live events and her world-famous Sex Toy Show, Jenny has become a household name and has boosted pleasure right across Ireland and beyond.From moving away from the productivity mindset to the different ways cheating can be considered, porn, the importance of understanding our body parts and how we can have more orgasms, this conversation is guaranteed to bring more pleasure to your life! Visit www.jennykeane.com for more information and to learn more about what Jenny has to offer.As usual, we’ve got more of your calls and our weekly one-minute meditation. So get ready to open your world to pleasure so you can un-wreck your head and de-stress your life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can friends have break ups? Do men handle break ups differently to women? What do you do if you fall out with a sibling? In this episode we explore the tricky topic of relationships – how best to navigate them, appreciate them, change them and, if required, end them! The people we spend time with shape who we are and how we feel so get ready for a deep dive into relationships in all their forms.This week’s guest is none other than my former radio co-host for over two decades, Dave Moore. Dave and I lived in each other’s pockets since 2002 until, that is, I told him I was leaving the Dermot and Dave Show on Today FM last August after 21 years on air together. It has been quite the adjustment for us both and we get right into it in this conversation.Our technical guest this week is Louize Carroll from Prism Therapy Online who guides us through the various types of relationships and the challenges that we can face with each one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dermot welcomes Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy to the podcast. Dermot sits down with his old friend of over twenty years for an in-depth and wonderfully revealing chat about his life, his craft, and just what it takes to get to the top of the Hollywood elite. With the focus of this first episode on the fascinating world of performance and flow state, the Golden Globe and BAFTA winner shares his unique perspective on what it takes to get into the zone and to produce award-winning performances in hit productions like Peaky Blinders and, of course, Oppenheimer, which is nominated for thirteen Oscars in 2024. This episode also features a fascinating and focussed look at flow state with neuroscientist and author Sabina Brennan, as we learn helpful tips and techniques on how we can all get more of that wonderful sense of flow in our lives. With weekly guided meditations by Dermot, listener interactions and lots of powerful insights into the world of mindfulness and self-awareness, The Mind Full Podcast is the place to go to un-wreck your head and de-stress your life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mind Full Podcast season one trailer is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.