Mind the Head: Recent Episodes
Paul Flaherty
On this episode Paul speaks to Paul Rooney of Muddy Souls adventures. We chat about it all began. A powerful raw interview.
We speak about every day life and what Muddy Souls adventures ltd has to offer.
@Muddy_souls on instagram
muddysoulsadventures.com
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This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty will be catching up with Keith Russell from The Endless Spiral to chat all things international men’s health week
You can check out Keith’s blog on his mental health journey on theendlessspiral.com
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On this episode Paul will be chatting to Barry Williams who is a life coach and Reiki Master. Barry has written a book called “Thank you Covid” which he will also be talking about. Sponsored by Dignity Funeral Care - Loughrea & PortumnaTune into www.lcrfm.ie orListen live here.... https://www.loughreacommunityradio.com/listenliveAlso on Alexa (say Enable Loughrea Community Radio)And the RadioGarden App here... http://radio.garden/visit/loughrea/COTEvRqE
@barrywilliamscoach on instagram
https://www.barrywilliamscoach.com/ for more information on coaching and details on where to purchase the book.
On this episode of Mind the Head Paul speaks to Siobhan Mungovan about her newly released book "I smiled back the story no one knows". Siobhan also picks some music and tells us what those songs mean to her.
@keepsmilingcoach on instagram
https://www.bookhubpublishing.com/ to purchase a copy of the book
Sunday April the 2nd was World Autism Day and to celebrate that, Paul Flaherty spoke to Bridget and Colleen from PALS autism support group based
in Loughrea Co. Galway. You can email Palsgroup20@gmail.com for more information or check out their Facebook support group by searching PALS Autism Support Group.
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On this weeks Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty will be chatting with Mairtín Óg McDonagh from Mind Over Mountains
https://mindovermountains.ie
He shares his personal story on how losing everything in the financial crash of 2008 led him on a path of self discovery. Màirtín will also tells us about climbing Everest camp in 2018 and shares an important health message.
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In this episode Paul Flaherty will be chatting to Pamela Watson - The CBT Lady. Pamala is a cognitive behavioural therapist. Pamela explains all about the form of therapy and about the ongoing work she does with women going through menopause.
Check out her website for more information: www.thecbtlady.com
In this episode Paul Flaherty will be chatting to Amber Doyle of Amber Moon Holistic.
Amber tells us all about how she got into Reki and the benefits of Reki treatment. Amber also offers tarot reading as part of her treatments and explains the link between both.
@Amber Moon Holistic
This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty is meeting Daragh Fleming. He’s a writer, poet and mental health advocate from Cork. His blog called ‘thoughts too big’ won mental health blog of the year 2022.
Daragh will be chatting all about this and also playing a few of his favorite tunes on the show
Here’s a link to check out his blog: https://thoughtstoobig.ie/
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This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty will be chatting to Rose O'Driscoll - a psychic medium. Rose chats all about how she became a medium and how she uses her skills to help people through intuitive guidance get onto the right path.
https://roseodriscoll.com/
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Paul Flaherty is chatting to Conor Clear who is a celebrant but tells his story on how he went from being a weather man on national tv to becoming a celebrant. A really interesting story!
https://www.conorclear.com/
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This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty chats to Oran McGuckin. He is a body and mindset coach from Magher, Northern Ireland and takes clients online. Oran will talk about his life so far and what led him to coaching.
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To contact the show Loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/oranmcguckin
This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty speaks with Caroline and Roory, a husband and wife from Love Being Awake. Love Being Awake shows us how to move away from our heads and into our hearts.
“Bringing spirituality down to earth and into life”
and helping you transform the way you live.
You can also check out their website here: www.lovebeingawake.com
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On this episode of Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty will be joined by Chris Sherlock and Keith Russell who are part of the mental health for millennials Vol6 which was released on Monday the 10th of October. The guys who first appeared on the show last year will tell us about contributing to the book series and also their story so far.
www.bookhubpublishing.com for more information and to purchase copies of the book.
Tune in this Sunday from 12pm
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This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty is joined by Jessica Kelly. She’s a professional life coach and she chats about the advantages of a career break and offers some relationship advice if your looking to get into a relationship. Jessica also talks about how she’s recently qualified in giving advice about nutrition and how’s it’s applied in coaching.
You can check out Jessica's website here: https://jkellyprofessionalcoaching.com/
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This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty chats with Anthony Allen - Mindset and Performance Coach. He helps people develop their growth mindset.
Anthony shares his personal story on his own mental health struggles. Tune in this Sunday from 12pm
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On this weeks Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty is chatting with Emma O’Sullivan. Emma is going to share her personal story with about her ongoing OCD and eating disorder
Emma has started a campaign “ Change with Emma”that involves Fundraising for private OCD care & advocating for a better mental health service.
Go fund me link below
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-emma-in-her-recovery...
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To contact the show you can do so by emailing loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This weeks Mind The Head features Liz Dillon. Liz is the author of 'Taking Flight The Caged Bird'. It’s her story of a life awakening and finding fulfilment after a long journey of self discovery.
Liz will share her personal story with Paul Flaherty.
To get a copy of the book or to get in touch with Liz. you can email her on lizdillon@gmail.com
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To contact the show you can do so by emailing loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty chats to Lizzy Shortall, who is a former social worker now turned mindfulness for well being trainer with adults and children. She’s also a published author her first book "The Lotus and the Tiger" and her 2nd book a children’s book "Joys Playground"
Lizzy shares her story and also will explain all about gratitude and vision boards!
www.themindfulplayground.com for more details!
This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty will be chatting to Keith Walsh who tells us about his 20 year career in radio, the benefits of therapy, and about hopefully going back on tour with his stage play “Pure mental”. He will also chat about his podcast “The Keith Walsh podcast“ which can be found wherever you get your podcasts!
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To get in contact with the show you can email loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This weeks guest on Mind The Head is reality tv star Hughie Maughan! Hughie will tell Paul Flaherty about his rise to fame, the big brother experience and other shows he’s appeared on.
He will also talk about coming out to his family and his battles with anxiety and how he’s coped with it.
To get in contact with the show you can email loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty is chatting to Damien Quinn who in 2009 was released from prison after a 3 year sentence for drug offences. Damien will tell us how he used prison to turn his life around completely and about Speire Nua - a new initiative that validates a person’s commitment to change after coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
You can visit https://speirenua.org/ for more information.
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com.
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This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty is speaking to Paul Duffy who’s sharing his personal story on living with depression and anxiety.
Listener Discretion is advised as the subject of suicide is discussed. To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
If you have been effected by any of the issues in todays show you can check out the following
www.hse.ie/mentalhealth
www.thesmaritanins.ie or the can be contacted on 116123 24 hours a day
Pieta house. 1800247247 or pieta.ie for more information
This week the show features psychotherapist Evelyn Doyle from Serenity Psychotherapy based in The Health Hub in Loughrea Co Galway.
This week, Paul and Evelyn are focusing on grief and loss. They explore some of the theories surrounding grief and Evelyn offers some helpful advice to anyone currently or has experienced the loss of a loved one.
You can also check out Evelyn's website by clicking this link: https://serenitypsychotherapy.ie/
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This week on Mind The Head, Paul is speaking to Sinéad Cracknell, who is a Psychic Trauma Coach and she has moved to the west coast of Ireland from London. Sinead is talking about the work she does and also shares her own personal story from drug addiction and traveling to Peru.
You can check out Sinead's Instagram here: @heal.with.sinead
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty is speaking to Daragh Fleming - a writer , poet and mental health advocate. Daragh will tell me about his mental health struggles in the past and about his new book lonely boy coming out in November. Daragh also tells me why you should drink more water!
You can also check out Daragh's website here: https://thoughtstoobig.ie/
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This week on Mind The Head, Paul chats to Shane Conaty. He is a life coach that helps young men in their 20s overcome self doubt. We chat about how Shane got in coaching and some of the things he has learnt about himself since starting coaching.
Make sure and check out Shane's Instagram @shane_conaty_
Get in touch with the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty is chatting to Anne Marie Ward. Anne is the new manager of the NCBI Loughrea shop and is also a part time student in NUI Galway. She is also involved in community arts and a member of the traveling community.
Check out NCBI-National Council of the Blind Ireland too!
This week on Mind the Head, it will be part two of the interview with online fitness coach, Gary Daly Fitness!
@GaryDalyfitness on Instagram
www.loughreacommunityradio.com for more details on the show
This week on Mind The Head, Paul Flaherty is chatting to Kevin Walsh - Music about his number 1 single on iTunes "Embrace the World" in aid of AsIAm - Ireland’s leading autism charity.
Kevin himself was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5 and will be talking about how the single came about. You can view more over at Embrace the world RSVP.
@embracetheworldrsvp on Instagram for more
http://www.asiam.ie/ For futher information
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty will be chatting to best selling author, Jamie O' Connell. Jamie will be chatting about mental health, his journey to becoming a writer and of course diving for pearls his debut novel!
To get in touch with the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
On this episode of Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty chats to Chris Sherlock. They will speak about some helpful and practical tips and life hacks to keep your mental health positive. Tune in Sunday from 12pm
You can check Chris' Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSherlockOnTheWireless/
And The Waffle Box podcast Chris co presents: https://m.facebook.com/waffleboxpodcast/
This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty will be chatting with Gary Daly Fitness - an online fitness coach. This will be part 1 where Gary tells us about his journey into the fitness world! Tune in this Sunday from 12pm and keep an eye out on our page to see when part 2 will be coming out
@garydalyfitness is Garys instagram for more information
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
On this weeks Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty speaks with Sue Landsberg. Sue shares with Paul how she helps people post divorce turn the challenge into an opportunity to flourish and embrace an exciting new life path.
They also speak about managing anxiety now that restrictions have lifted. Tune in this Sunday from 12pm 😊
Also, a big congratulations to Sue for being named in the top 15 coaches in Galway. You can check an article about that here: https://influencedigest.com/coac.../top-coaches-galway-2021/
And you can also check out Sue's website here: https://www.suelandsbergcoaching.com/
This week on Mind the Head, Paul Flaherty chats to psychotherapist Evelyn Doyle from Serenity Psychotherapy. Evelyn discusses attachment styles, what they are, how they develop and how they can affect our relationships.
https://serenitypsychotherapy.ie is Evelyns website
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
On this weeks Mind The Head, we are in the mood for love Paul Flaherty will be chatting to Sharon Kenny, who is a matchmaker!
Sharon tells us about the process of matchmaking and she will also be offering 5 lucky ladies who are listening a free match! Make sure you tune in this Sunday from 12pm.
You can also contact Sharon on 0860711711
To contact the show you can loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
On this weeks show I was so lucky to get the chance to speak to Jack Kavanagh. At the age of 20 he sustained a spinal cord injury leaving him with reduced muscle function.
Jack has gone on to qualify as a pharmacist and become a life coach and public speaker.
You can check out Jack's website here: jack-kavanagh.com
To contact the show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
In this episode I read out an email from a listener. 'Mary'shares her personal story of her life with BPD (Bi polar disorder ) and also her journey with dealing with an autistic child.
If you want to share your personal story you can do , no names will ever be read out unless agreed.
loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
mentalhealth #BPD#Autism
In this episode I speak with Jessica Kelly. Jessica is a professional life coach. She shares with me her story on what made her get into coaching.
Jessica also offers some advice on if your looking for someone to start a relationship with.
jkelly_professional_coaching on instagram is the best way to get in touch with Jessica
loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com to get in touch with the show
On the first show of 2022 I had the pleasure to speak with Cullen Kennedy who got in touch with us at loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
Cullen is was involved in a traumatic car accident 15 years ago when aged 6 years of age on his way to school, the result of this car accident has made him be quadriplegic which means his mobility is lost from the neck down, he also relies on life support for every second of his life.
Cullen wanted an opportunity to share his personal story and his views on life, the world and people.
*This show was originally aired live on Sunday the 16/01/2022 *
In this last show of 2021 I'm joined by Chris and Keith both of whom were guests during the year. I ask them about their year to date and their plans for 2022. We also discuss the new podcast they have started.
The waffle box podcast available wherever you get your podcasts.
Thank you so much for listening along this year have a happy and safe Christmas chat to you in 2022
In this episode I'm joined by Evelyn Doyle a qualified and experienced psychotherapist. Evelyn appeared on the show on episode 10 but returns to offer some help and advice to anyone that may be struggling over the Christmas period. Evelyn also offers some tools and practical ways to avoid any of the struggles you may encounter over the Christmas period.
https://serenitypsychotherapy.ie is Evelyns website
In this episode I speak to Lisa Curran of The Virtue club in Co Kerry. Irelands first alcohol free nightclub.
Lisa tells me where the idea came from and how things are going so far. Plus plans for the future expansion of the club.
Lisa also chatted to me about her diagnosis of autism in her 30s and how's she's coping with that.
@TheVitutueclub on instagram for more information and upcoming events.
mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com to get in touch
In this episode I spoke with Annie Claffey. Annie is behind the setting up of The Harvest which has been described as a festival for wellness. Its taking place next March in the Connemara coast hotel in march 2022. On offer will be a variety of therapies, treatments and activities for guests to have their most enriching experience.
Annie also shared with me her own personal story and the journey she went on before embarking on setting up the harvest.
For more information and details on tickets www.theharvestireland.com
In this episode I chat to Bru Amerlynck who currently coaches rugby and works for An Garda Siochanna.
Bru tells me about when he publicly came out as gay in 2014 while playing rugby. About captaining the emerald warriors in the Bingham cup in Australia.
We also chat about his work in An Garda Siochanna
In this episode I spoke to Tom Fahy who is a dream analyst. Tom shared with me how he got interested in this subject and shared his personal story.
Tom also analysed some dreams including one of my own! We also spoke some of the common themes that appeared in dreams.
To contact Tom directly you can do so tomfahydreams@gmail.com
To contact the show you can also do so mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
*This show was originally broadcast live at 12 noon on November the 7th 2021
In this episode I spoke with Davy Glennon. Where Davy shared his personal story on his gambling addiction and the effect it had it on him and those around him.
Davy also shared his feelings about being let go from the Galway senior hurling panel and his decision to join Westmeath Gaa.
We also spoke about his business a pub called Tigh Darby based in loughrea and the challenges he faced with covid 19.
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
*This episode was originally broadcast live on October 24th at 12 noon.
In this episode I speak to Kim OHehir a singer/songwriter and a third level student in her final year. Kim created The honest generation podcast during lockdown and tells me all about that. Kim also shares her own personal story with me.
You can find The honest generation podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
If you would like to feature on a future show drop a email to mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode Paul chats to Fidelma Greene a business coach that helps women reignite their inner passion. But in December 2020 Fidelma was diagnosed with breast cancer. She tells Paul about that , going through the treatment and her subsequent recovery. She also tells Paul about life now.
https://www.fidelmagreene.com
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode I speak to Gary Allen a life coach that specialises in behavioural change. Gary also tells me about his decision to take part in the one year no beer challenge and his decision to give up alcohol.
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode I chat with Keith Russell presenter of The Endless spiral podcast who shares his personal story of body dysmorphia and his battles with an eating disorder.
Search The Endless spiral wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also check out the eating disorder association of Ireland website here www.bodywhys.ie
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode I spoke with Amanda Delaney a business coach. Amanda shares her personal story on giving up alcohol.
@amandadelaneymentor
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode I'm delighted to welcome back onto the show Sue Landsberg who appeared on episode 2. Sue is a mindfulness coach and is back to offer some helpful advice and techniques to anyone that maybe making a change in their life. Such as going from school to collage or changing jobs.
Sue's website is www.inner-happy.com
If you have a story you would like to share please contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode Paul speaks to Denise Christie a fertility coach. This episode looks at the issue of miscarriage so listener discretion advised. Denise also shares her own personal story.
You can catch Denise every Sunday at 11am on www.Loughreacommunityradio.com/listenlive for her show A vibrant life.
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode Paul chats to Saralee Cassidy a teacher and facilitator of seki soma a Japanese form of therapy to help the body heal from trauma and emotion.
Saralee tells Paul how she used this therapy to treat her own MS diagnosis and help her into remission.
www.sekisoma.ie to get in touch with Saralee
mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com to get in touch with the show.
In this episode Paul speaks to Kiki Martire a director of spunout.ie the youth based information website set up to empower young people to create personal and social change here in Ireland.
Kiki tells me about the setting up of the organisation and the information available on its website.
www.spunout.ie
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode Paul chats too Evelyn Doyle an experienced psychotherapist. Evelyn discusses the different types of anxiety and shares some helpful advice on treatment.
Evelyn also shares the Japanese Jin shin Jyutsu 5 minute hand exercise which can help with anxiety.
Serenitypsychotherapy.ie is Evelyn's website
To contact the show mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com
In this episode Paul chats to Siobhan Mungovan. A young lady born with spina bifida and the age of 19 found herself diagnosed with kidney failure. Siobhan chats about her life and how she remains so positive.
@keepsmilingcoach on instagram to contact Siobhan's life coaching business
mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com to contact the show
In this episode Paul chats to Mark Donnelly of HUH clothing , a brand he set up to promote and support mental health. Mark tells Paul about setting the business, his social media success and future ambitions.
www.huhclothing.com
mindtheheadlcr@gmail.com to get in touch with the show
In this episode Paul speaks to Jennifer Brolly and her partner Simon Carr. Jennifer suffers from chronic lyme disease. She tells Paul about life living with this condition.
Simon explains about a fundraising campaign to get Jennifer to Germany for life changing treatment.
For further support please see @ticktalkireland
https://ie.gofundme.com/f/please-help-jenny-get-treatment-in-germany
In this episode Paul chats to Aine Deely and Barbara Grey from the Loughrea family and community resource centre. They tell Paul how the centre came to be about , the services they offer and the plans they have for the future.
info@loughreafamilyresourcecentre.ie to get in contact.
In this episode Paul chats to Loughrea community radio presenters Martin Clarke and David Furey about the importance of gay pride. They share their personal story on acceptance and coming out.
This show marks the end of pride month which is usually the month of June.
That 60s show a music based show hosted by Martin and David airs every Sunday night on loughrea community radio at 9pm
To contact Mind the Head loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
In this episode Paul chats to Arthur Carr about Claddagh Watch patrol a group of volunteers that patrol the river corrib in galway city. Arthur discusses the setting up of Claddagh Watch and also being awarded the Christine Buckley volunteer of the year 2019.
To get in touch with claddagh watch , claddgahwatch@gmail.com
To get in touch with mind the head radio show loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com
In this episode Paul chats to tv and radio personality Meghann Scully. Meghann shares her personal story on grief and loss. She also offers some helpful advice on accepting and dealing with grief and loss.
Meghann also recites some of her poetry.
loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com to contact the podcast.
In this episode Paul chats to Sue Landsberg, a mindfulness coach about her personal experience with social anxiety. Sue offers some helpful advice and tips in how she was able to manage and overcome her own struggles.
Sue@inner-happy.com to get in touch with Sue.
loughreacommunityradio@gmail.com to get in touch with the podcast.
The first episode of a new mental health and well-being series. In this episode Paul chats to Flirt Fm presenter Chris Sherlock about his experience of being bullied in school and how he contributed to a book called Mental Health for Millennnials Vol 4