In this episode, Niall meets Andrew Huberman, renowned Professor of Neurobiology in Stanford school of Medicine, and they talk about the latest science in physiologically controlling the fear response in the brain. Andrew’s lab at Stanford works to understand how the brain allows us to sense, evaluate and respond to the world around us. Produced by […]
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In this episode, Niall meets actress, comedian and mental health advocate, Ruby Wax; and they talk depression, the human condition, and how there are no “top tips” for mental health.Produced by Niall Breslin and Ciara O’Connor Walsh
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Niall sits down for a chat about the complex relationship between economics and humanity with economist, author, journalist, documentary-maker and broadcaster David McWilliams.http://www.davidmcwilliams.ie/Produced by Niall Breslin and Ciara O’Connor Walsh
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Niall and Ciara reflect on the journey so far with series 1 and 2 of Where Is My Mind, and introduce how they plan to take the show weekly. Produced by Niall Breslin and Ciara O’Connor Walsh
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Interview with Jamie Smyth, from Northern Ireland, discussing his lived experience of recovery from gambling addiction. Jamie is a very vocal advocate for recovery and you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram. This episode is presented by Barry Grant, an addiction counsellor with Extern Problem Gambling. The podcast is proudly sponsored by
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On March 2020 the world stopped spinning on its axis as COVID-19 hit and we were all asked to stay home. In an effort to connect hearts and minds during these scary times; Niall sent 400 ukuleles to people cocooning at home to learn an instrument for the first time to show how powerful music
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In this episode of Where Is My Mind, Niall explored how love is one of the highest forms of connection that humans can experience, and its transformative powers on our minds, including a conversation with special guest, bestselling author Marian Keyes. Produced by Niall Breslin and Ciara O’Connor Walsh
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In this episode Niall delves into his own experience of sport and exercise and how it impacted his mental health, how exercise can be both a healer and source of solace in hard times, and speaks to Mark Pollock, an adventure athlete competing in ultra- endurance races across deserts, mountains, and the polar ice caps
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This episode explores how laughter heals us, unites us, and asks: how we can create more opportunities to laugh in our lives? Niall speaks to Dr Sophie Scott about tickling rats for a living; and Roisin Conaty about fart jokes, creativity, and the work of making people laugh.Produced by Niall Breslin and Ciara O’Connor Walsh
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This episode of Where Is My Mind looks at the healing power of nature, and challenges us to learn how to care more about nature to preserve it and its potential to nurture us. Niall speaks with Ruth Fitzmaurice, author of ‘I Found My Tribe’, about giving her daily tangle of worries to the cold
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This episode of Where Is My Mind explores the ‘uncarved block’ of a beginners mind, and how we can strive to recreate childlike wonder in our daily lives. Niall talks the Late Late Toy Show and children’s role in politics with Ryan Tubridy, and talks to some children about their perfect day. Produced by Niall
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Interview with Finnish Expert by Experience, Jenna Mäkelä, discussing her own lived experience of gambling addiction and recovery, as well as her work with Sosped. Presented by Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant of the Extern Problem Gambling Project. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban. If you would like to support the podcast and
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