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.This week Niall is joined by cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman. Scott hosts The Psychology Podcast and is passionate about our innate potential as humans. Scott’s latest book ‘Transcend’ is a reimagining of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and a new insight into living your most creative, fulfilled, and connected life. Niall and Scott share the same beliefs about human potential and discuss how there are many forms of intelligence that may not score well on your average IQ test. Scott also explains what it means to self-actualise, the impact the modern world and social media have on our potential and how purpose, fulfilment and connection are the drivers of our human experience. Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Mindfulness was introduced to the Western world by three young Americans in the 1970s, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg, who would later go on to co-found The Insight Meditation Society. On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by Sharon Salzberg, world-renowned teacher and inspiration in his own work. Sharon’s latest book ‘Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom’ shows us how we can recover from the emotional effects of crisis. Niall and Sharon discuss how society has changed in the wake of the pandemic, the shared consciousness of kindness that we so desperately need and their fears of the historic essence of mindfulness is being lost in the modern world. Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. On Friday 28th April 2023, Niall took to the stage of Dublin’s iconic 3Olympia Theatre for the very first Where Is My Mind? live show. On the night Niall was joined by Adam Clayton, bassist of one of the world’s most legendary rock bands, U2. If you’ve been here for a while you may remember Adam joining us on the podcast before for a very candid conversation about his own mental health and addiction. In this conversation they go deeper, getting to the depths of Adam’s experience of battling his mind, and how this pushed him to campaign for the change that both he and Niall are so passionate about. Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Stephen Terrell, a psychotherapist specializing in developmental trauma and adoption, shares his insights on healing through touch. He discusses his innovative methods, such as 'Transforming Touch®,' which address non-verbal trauma in children. The conversation dives into the impact of generational trauma and the vital role of presence in therapeutic practices. Through personal anecdotes, Dr. Terrell emphasizes how simple physical contact can facilitate emotional healing and the importance of consent and mindfulness during these transformative processes.

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. After a phenomenal response to our episode on ADHD with Dr. Colman Noctor, we wanted to continue the important conversation about neurodiversity and the life experiences of those affected. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Adam Harris, founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity. Adam started AsIAm in 2014 based on his own experiences growing up as a young autistic person in Ireland and his frustration with the lack of understanding and barriers to inclusion. Adam speaks to Niall about what living with autism is like, how awareness has grown but we now need acceptance and understanding and what needs to change to create a universally inclusive society for all. Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Have you ever wondered why you’re so obsessed with true crime? Or why you love being absolutely scared sh*tless by the latest terrifying blockbuster? It’s because we all have this thing called morbid curiosity, a natural interest in the dark, unpleasant parts of life. Niall is joined by Coltan Scrivner, a Research Scientist at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University who is carrying out pioneering research in the psychology of morbid curiosity. He is also joined by TV personality and dedicated true crime fan Muireann O’Connell, who tells us why she loves the genre but why she also had to take a break from it for a time last year. Niall speaks to both about why we’re so drawn to the darkness, how we can sometimes find it enjoyable and what we can learn from consuming real or fictional dangerous situations. There are some sensitive topics discussed in this episode, so please take care. Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. The Therapy Room is back! In our first installment of the new season Dr. Tony Bates and Louize Carroll join Niall to talk about emotions, and how feeling them, owning them, and knowing what to do with them is the key to reclaiming your power and making change. This episode includes some sensitive topics, so please take care. Dr Tony Bates and consultant psychologist Louize Carroll are two of the most compelling and illuminating speakers on the human condition, on suffering and on the therapeutic process. Together in the Therapy Room episodes each month, we will be discussing approaches to a variety of different problems that are encountered in the therapy setting. Tony and Louize will talk about what they’ve learned being in the privileged position of being let into people’s innermost worlds, and we invite suggestions from our listeners on any specific mental health or general life struggle themes or topics you might want to know more about.Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. ADHD is a very prevalent topic in our society that’s driven by the attention war. In a world where people can self-diagnose through a Google search, it’s important that we understand exactly what ADHD is, how it can impact a person’s life and what resources are available for those struggling. Niall is joined by Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor. Colman works with ADHD cases everyday in his clinic and discusses how crucial the context of a child’s life is for diagnosis, why TikTok trends can be both helpful and damaging and what systematic change is needed to assess and support children and adults with ADHD, ADD and other mental health issues.Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Somewhere in the fast-paced chaos of the modern world we’ve forgotten how to sit on our arse and do nothing. Alpha-athletes, hustle culture and the corporate world tell us that we must constantly push ourselves, that time spent resting is time lost, but it’s left us in a vulnerable place, experiencing burnout and feeling like failures. This is why we need a radical Rest Revolution, because rest is crucial to our well-being and allows us to show up as our best selves. Niall is joined by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified physician and author of ‘Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity’. After suffering extreme burnout herself, Saundra discovered seven types of rest lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research - physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative, and the effects a deficit in any one of these can have on your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity.Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Is the human brain wired for hate? Is social media to blame for the rise in hateful abuse? In this episode Niall is joined by Professor Matt Williams, who asks these questions in his book ‘The Science Of Hate: How Prejudice Becomes Hate And What We Can Do To Stop It’Matt speaks to Niall about the hate crime perpetrated on him that influenced his research. They also discuss the neuroscience of hate, how humanising abhorrent people can help us understand their anger and insidious accelerant of social media. Metta meditation (loving-kindness) is a powerful meditation practice that will help you create the energy you want to put into the world. Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com.If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free. In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.