The Mind Full Podcast

This week, I sit down with a woman who is enjoying the most beautiful phase of success and fulfillment. Deirdre O’Kane is packing out comedy theaters across the country, has lit up your TV screens across the UK and Ireland in shows like Last One Laughing, Paths to Freedom, Moone Boy, Gogglebox and Dancing with the Stars and she joined me this week to discuss Paths to Wisdom.

As an actor, Deirdre scooped an IFTA for her performance in the powerful film Noble and is the driving force behind Comic Relief Ireland. The beautiful thing about this podcast is that we often get to go places with our guests that maybe they rarely get a chance to explore and this episode is definitely one of those occasions. It’s a fascinating, warm and really inspiring discussion and I can’t wait for you to hear it.

It’s fair to say, we see a side to Deirdre you don’t often see in this conversation as she takes us on a journey through dealing with the life-threatening illness of her husband, the gift of performance, finding a new confidence and energy after raising children and the spiritual tools she has used to bring the colour out in everything she does.

If you wanna catch Deirdre on stage you’re in luck! Her new comedy tour “O’Kaning it” has just kicked off so go book your tickets, they’re going fast!

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**Firstly, I have more big news about The Mind Full Podcast Live! If you missed out on getting tickets for our live show at the Sugar Club June 14th then stay tuned to the end of this episode because we have some major news that could have you smiling like a maniac!** 

Is there anything in your life right now that you wanted to see happen but it hasn’t quite worked out that way? Is there a work goal, a relationship goal, a financial goal or something in your life that you had hoped would unfold but it didn’t  - or certainly not the way you’d imagined? 

This episode is about showing you, without judgment, the reasons why maybe you didn’t see that goal materialize. This week, I’m joined by a man who has made discipline and determination his career. Greg O’Shea is an Olympian, has also represented his country in athletics and in 2019 he won Love Island UK. After the show, he found himself struggling mentally as he turned away from fame and found himself facing retirement from the sport he had dedicated his life to. Now an iron man competitor, instructor and healthy living entrepreneur with his fitness training app ‘Bettr with Greg O’Shea’ and a successful TV presenter, Greg shares his insights about the true life-changing power of exercise and how your own path is the only one worth following. 

To also help us find that sweet spot between motivation and high-fiving our successes is my incredible technical guest this week, multi award-winning brainhacker and mental illusionist Keith Barry. Keith’s incredible skills and psychological understanding of how we behave has earned him some serious accolades. He has Featured on over 40 international TV shows and networks including many times on The Ellen Show, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, MTV, Discovery Channel, CBS and many others - including his own TV Special ‘The Keith Barry Experience’ here in Ireland. Keith was the Consultant on 2 Hollywood Blockbusters and his all-time Top 25 Ted Talk has amassed over 25 million views on the Ted website alone. 

As always, we also have our weekly guided meditation and I read out some listener correspondence. So sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Do you ever feel anxious? Is anxiety something that affects your life? How do we know if we are suffering from actual anxiety or just going through a tough time? According to a survey last year by Irish charity, Aware, 4 out of 5 of us have experienced anxiety at some point. Is it us or is the world just too much to handle these days?

This week, I have two incredible guests for you to open your eyes and mind about anxiety and give you real life advice and tips to help you feel calmer, stronger and more confident.

First up is TV star Dr. Eddie Murphy! Eddie has graced your screens as one of the superhero advisors on hit TV show Operation Transformation. A Clinical Psychologist and best-selling author of Becoming Your Real Self, Eddie explains just why we can all feel so worried and overloaded sometimes and what to do if it’s getting too much.

A woman who knows all about living with anxiety and forging an incredible new path is another best-selling author and superstar host of Owning It – The Anxiety Podcast, Caroline Foran! Caroline tells her own unique story so well and has learned from real, challenging life experience just how to navigate and treat anxiety when it has you knocked down.

I also have an anxiety-busting One Minute Meditation for any time you’re feeling like stress has gotten the better of you and you need an instant uplift of calm.

If you or anyone you know is living with anxiety and is struggling to find the joy in life, then don’t miss this powerful episode. It could make all the difference.

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**Listen to this episode to hear how you could be joining me for a very special evening at the Sugar Club Dublin June 14th!**

This week, I am joined by one of America’s top meditation teachers, Davidji. This is a man who counts pop superstar Ariana Grande amongst his students as well as me! Davidji’s guided meditations reach millions of people every day and his incredible work sees him in high demand with everyone from the world’s top CEOs to Navy Seals.

I want this episode to be your springboard to a calm mind. Here, I take you through the basics of meditation, what it does and the science of why meditation works - including how it can change the shape of your brain and therefore transform your life!

Get ready to hear an amazing story of transformation and growth that all began with a life-changing encounter with a homeless man in Manhattan. Known as “the velvet voice of stillness”, Davidji is a globally recognised mindbody health & wellness expert as well as a mindful performance trainer, a certified Vedic Master & author of incredible books like ‘Sacred Powers’, Amazon’s best-seller ‘Destressiffying’ and ‘Secrets of Meditation’ (winner of the Nautilus Book Award).

And at the end of this chat you’ll get a very special guest guided meditation from Davidji that’s a powerful gift just for you! So, get ready for real change and to learn the techniques and tips that have transformed millions around the world.

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Self-awareness is power. It has the power to change things that we think are written in stone. It can shine a light on our behaviour and remove the self-judgement that holds us back, which stops us from appreciating and enjoying all that life has to offer. 

The great news is – it’s not hard to find! Sometimes one conscious breath can be enough to tune us in to ourselves and snap out of the busyness inside our heads.

This week’s guest, Ryan Hennessy, is the front man for Irish music sensation Picture This. They have had two number one albums, have gained over 450 million total streams and are selling out stadiums including a five-night stand at Dublin’s 3Arena, with more to come later this year. They’ve also headlined Electric Picnic’s Main Stage twice and sold out their European tour in 20 minutes. They have a brand new album launching April 26 called Parked Car Conversations. Ryan has also produced a book of poetry called Syncopated Blue and is one of the most interesting, humble and authentic fellas I’ve ever met.

In this discussion we explore things like:

What is self-awareness?

What happens if we’re not self-aware?

How can it help us deal with criticism?

Can self-awareness help us stop beating ourselves up?

What exercises can I do to feel a bit more excited by life?

I’ll also share with you my experience of gaining self-awareness through meditation and guide you through some simple steps to cultivate it in your life.

We’ve also got a special longer guided meditation to get you started on the path to feeling more tuned in and up for the craic!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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The Mind Full Podcast season one trailer is here!

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