The Feel Unreal Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steven Gannon
A podcast that takes an in-depth look at how we manage our mental wellness and offers practical advice about things we can do to keep our minds in check. Hosted by Steven Gannon with the occasional guest.
A short and sweet episode about how it's totally fine in the current circumstances of lockdowns and Covid-19 for us to just exist and alleviate the expectations of achieving things we tend to place upon ourselves.
A short one just to say you're doing great, you're doing enough and to thank you all for doing the things you do every day. You're all doing amazing!
In this episode, Steven discusses how we tend to apologise in everyday life for things that don't necessarily warrant it, and also talks about gratitude and how it can change your perspective on life.
In this episode, Steven weighs up the time we spend on social media versus the payoff we get from that time. Is it worthwhile or should we spend more time focusing on our real lives rather than our social media personas?
In this episode, Steven discusses the importance of developing a strong mentality in order to face the challenges of life, specifically the upcoming Lockdown in Ireland. The episode is named in honour of a quote by psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, famous for his book, "Man's Search for Meaning".
In this episode, Steven discusses the importance in designating gyms and fitness centres as essential mental health services, the positive effects of training and the lack of funding allocated by the government for mental health services in general.
In this episode Steven discusses mental resilience, the importance of having a few go-to activities in place as a safety net for tough times and having honest an honest conversation with yourself about your behaviour and decision making.
In this episode, Steven talks about the effect of the lockdown on our productivity, not pressurising yourself to overachieve and the problem with cancel culture.
In this episode, Steven discusses the importance of developing a healthy sense of forgiveness towards yourself for things you have experienced in the past, the benefit of learning from mistakes and why it's important to show empathy to ourselves first and foremost.
In this episode, Steven discusses the impact of social distancing on our wellbeing and speaks to some people about their experience of the last three weeks, since the social distancing measures were announced by the Government of Ireland.
In this episode Steven discusses how we should check in with our needs more often and put ourselves first, how we compare ourselves to others on social media and how we can put off our goals rather than trying - and risking failing at - something new.
In this episode Steven sits down with writer Sarah Hamilton to discuss thought work, how to manage your mind, the work of Byron Katie, Epictetus, and the emphasis we place on social media over real life.
Find Sarah on Instagram @wildegal
Intro/Outro music "Atmosphere" courtesy of The Swedish Railway Orchestra
In this episode Steven speaks to author and clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan about her book, The Positive Habit, and how she helps people to overcome their stress and anxiety through her clinical practice.
Find Fiona on Instagram @the_positive_habit
Intro/Outro music "Atmosphere" courtesy of The Swedish Railway Orchestra
We're back in 2020 and have a great episode to kick things off. Steven sat down to talk to coach and creator Piotr Ciepiel about his journey from the treatment room to becoming a creator and coach who now helps people transform their bodies and minds through his training methods.
FInd Piotr on Instagram @mifit_coach
Intro/Outro music "Atmosphere" courtesy of The Swedish Railway Orchestra
In this episode Steven discusses the anxiety surrounding Christmas, how none of us can save the world without asking for help from others and why we should go easy on ourselves over the festive period.
Intro/Outro music "Atmosphere" courtesy of The Swedish Railway Orchestra
Steven is joined by the wonderful James Kavanagh for a chat about James' busy schedule, what he does in his downtime, imposter syndrome, the benefits of exercise and how we all need to be nicer to ourselves.
Intro/Outro music "Atmosphere" courtesy of The Swedish Railway Orchestra
In this introductory episode, I discuss the motivation for starting the podcast, the origins of the name, the importance of self-care, the suicide rate in Ireland and how I challenge the strange thoughts that sometimes pop into my head.
Intro/Outro music "Atmosphere" courtesy of The Swedish Railway Orchestra