The Helping Hand: Recent Episodes
Vicki Walsh
A variety of people who love to share their story, from all different walks of life and how they have overcome certain challenges in their life.
A character to say the least. I was on my best behavior asking Ste all about how he became a rapper being an internet sensation!
The infamous Sausie Sambo from his first video “the noggin”
Not every day you can say you get to interview your own mum, I am so grateful that this interview will be viewed by people on International Women's Day. Sandra is a mum, wife, daughter, sister, friend and a beautiful person inside and outside. Hope you enjoy this interview.
As I said to Jason just before we were recording, when I had asked him to be on The Helping Hand I knew the response was going to be a YES or a NO and he very kindly said yes, so I am thrilled to have interviewed Jason! Hope you enjoy it.
Jason chats to me about his podcast "Mind your Loaf" which is affiliated with @turn2me services. @turn2me is a service that supports all ages through counseling.
Jason and I discuss all Mental well-being, support groups, fun stories, and the different coping mechanisms he has to get through as his therapist said "you are going to learn to sit in your shit"
Mark talks about the deathly experience he had at the age of 18 followed by the life values inside and outside that changed for him.
He soon discovered himself finding new happiness from within and a totally different structure of what his journey was. Mark mentioned a bit about his book "Death, My Guidance Counsellor" and his confession about his podcast "Mr. Gradlife"
Matthew born with a cancerous brain tumor and it was only developed at 26
For the superstitious people, Friday 13th a Cancerous Brain Tumour was found.
Matthew played a sport that brought him so much pride and joy to an incredible chance of having dizzy spells!
The support in a positive manner was a massive boost.
Best of luck with the final scan, your positivity is incredibly encouraging
Lena Tice is a credit to Irish Sport
Lena was a very young Irish Cricket Player, then went on to play Hockey for Leinster and Ireland.
Our chat was very open and refreshing to hear Lena's spiritual beliefs.
In every sport, there are highs and lows, its the way you mind yourself is the key.
Thank you very much Lena for coming onto the Helping Hand, you're a gorgeous role model for women especially in sport.
Best of luck with your future career, we will all wear our green to support you.
Let’s talk about being unique.
Having Tourettes, getting bullied, his sexuality in college through the arts, drag life, relationships, career paths, moving to London.
@jmac_mua is an incredibly gifted Make-Up artist, James is currently on season 2 of @glowupbbc which is streaming on @bbciplayer
He has worked on numerous shows “This way up” @weemissbea (Aisling Bea is James’s hilarious cousin)
“Finding Joy” @amy_huberman
Mary-Kate discusses the unconditional love that people should have for themselves.
Also, Mary-Kate opens up about her anorexia, as part of her gorgeous journey.
Colin was born with 1 arm and no legs, he never let that stop him from creating the path that he truly believes is for him.
Colin found Table Tennis as his calling and has thrived in playing Table Tennis internationally. -
There were struggles for Colin but he faced them front on, setting different goals whilst also have a balance in life from work, sport, and socializing.
Ross messaged me about his relationship with Alcohol and Drug Misuse.
Ross attended psychologists, St. Pats, and John of Gods' rehabilitation for his additions with alcohol and drugs.
Ross openly chats to me about the challenges he faced, faces, and relationships that were damaged throughout his during with dealing with the addictions and also learning to live with having depression without having anxiety.
Ross is was such a pleasure to have a conversation with you on The Helping Hand about Alcohol and Drug misuse as this is so relevant in our lives today.
PLEASE MIND YOUR EARS, THE WIND IS PAINFUL!
Brendan had a dream as a child to be a professional golfer
Brendan is just under 5ft, his passion for golf and his self-belief made him the first disabled golfer to play on The European tour.
Disability Ireland gave Brendan the avenue to focus on his dream to turn into a reality after his family had to initially get the ball rolling.
Modest Golf owned by Niall Horan has brought the golf management end of things to the next level. " I have only felt inclusion working with Modest Golf "
Getting to chat to Pan with his passion for Art starting off as a doodle, to being able to create the most insane murals of iconic figures to changing his outlook on art to educate himself through comic series.
Pan has OCD but for him, he thought it was just severe anxiety. "No medical personal have ever been able to help", so Pan's release is music and art.