All About YEW

Today's conversation is with my own and only mother, Bernadette Mc Keown. Bernadette studied Philosophy and Psychology, before pursuing HDip training to become a primary school teacher. Bernadette is a retired primary school teacher, and one of the most impressive people at engaging with young people that I have ever witnessed. Widowed at age 42, Bernadette went on to raise 4 successful children, and continues to care for them and her grandchildren. Without Bernadette's love, care, and kindness, I wouldn't be here today. I wouldn't be able to do any of the things I do. I am in awe of my mother's achievements, her wisdom, and her boundless love. This boundless love is on display every day, and shines through in this conversation. For all the wonderful things you do, thank you Mam. I'd love to see your reaction to this conversation. Please reach out to me on Instagram @allaboutYEW, comment underneath this episode on the All About YEW YouTube channel, message me on Twitter @PatsPsychMSc. I can relay all messages for Bernadette to her. To support me and the All About YEW podcast you can donate to my Paypal. Please share this episode with anybody who sprung to mind as you listened to it. If you think the podcast deserves 5stars - please rate accordingly, please subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player, please subscribe to the YouTube channel, and please follow me on Instagram and Twitter. Links below: instagram.com/allaboutyew https://youtu.be/ai1zDdBtook twitter.com/patspsychmsc paypal.me/allaboutyew

In the 2nd episode of my special series on Viktor Frankl's Man's Search For Meaning, I discuss the differences between real vs imagined experience and the relativity of suffering. Click the link below for Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ4UwT-YTOU&t=1s

This is the first in a series of podcasts I will be sharing that discuss and critique some of the ideas found in Viktor Frankl's 1946 book "Man's Search For Meaning". In this podcast I discuss the phenomena of the "delusion of reprieve" and "apathy". Video version of the podcast available on YouTube https://youtu.be/jJ4UwT-YTOU I'm always excited to hear what you have to say! If you want to message me privately you can find me on Instagram @AllAboutYEW , on my All About YEW Youtube channel, or my sister YouTube channel Pat's Psychology Masters.

In today's special and nerve-wracking episode I discuss the utility of self-expression. Do you think expressing yourself is always a good idea? Send your feedback to me on my All About YEW YouTube or Instagram @AllAboutYEW If you enjoyed this podcast, please support me by sharing it with someone you think will also find it useful.

In today's episode I discuss my fleeting but profound experience of insight, aided by Sam Harris and his Waking Up meditation app. For a free month of the Waking Up app, visit https://share.wakingup.com/d46706 #NothingToHide

Today I talk about humility. Hope you enjoy! I'd love to hear from you either way.

Today I chat about the downsides of trying to be positive. Share this episode with anybody who might find it useful... and share with me if you think it's useless! #NothingToHide

Today I chat about priorities... Share this episode with anybody who might find it useful... and share with me if you think it's useless! #NothingToHide

Today I talk about Hamlet, The Sopranos and the effect they've both had on me. Also, I begin with a shoutout to my biggest fan this side of the River Boyne! I want to hear your questions if you have any. That will never change. And share this episode with somebody who'll enjoy it! Have a crack at having #NothingToHide in your own life too. It's treated me very well for many years at this stage.No

Today I talk about attachment, haircut anxiety, and the viability of digital media without social media. As always, I wanna hear your questions if you have any. And share the video with somebody if you think it's of any use! Hit the thumbs down if you think it's useless. Cheers! #NothingToHide

Episode 3 of me having nothing to hide. Today I talk about not being able to help yourself, free will and other stuff. Shoot me a message to let me know what you think! Also, I wanna hear your questions if you have any. Cheers!

Episode 2 of my daily nothing to hide exercise. Today I read a poem I wrote a few years ago, empathy, and approaching your emotions.

Episode 1 of my new pandemic inspired podcast series, where I have nothing to hide for a few minutes every day.

Grace O Rourke is an absolute champion. Literally! She came to prominence this year as co-winner of RTE's hell week along with Des Seepersad. She has a very diverse experience – from her professional, sporting, personal and TV life. We discuss this experience and how it has informed her emotional wellbeing. Follow her on Instagram @graceor_ and LinkedIn where she is most active. Check out her website graceorourke.com

Ciaran is a teacher in St Patricks Classical School Navan, which for me makes his forthcomingness all the more important and impressive. Many young people are struggling emotionally in todays’ world, and it’s of utmost importance that we have teachers like Ciaran leading the pack with #NothingToHide We discuss why Ciaran wanted to become a teacher, his memories from school, his personal versus his professional lifestyle, the first time he felt emotionally unwell, the ease with which he expresses himself, the first time he went to counselling, cyber bullying and much more. Follow the All About YEW podcast on Facebook @YourEmotionalWellbeing, on Instagram @allaboutYEW, on Twitter @YEWface, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to it! All About YEW is also available on YouTube, so please subscribe there too.

Ferdia Donohue, Man God! Don’t let this man’s calm demeanor fool you. He is an ultimate triathlete deserving of the title. Soon to be a triple Ironman, he trains incredibly hard, speaks very honestly and is an all round gentleman. It was a pleasure to speak with him on the podcast and learn from his experiences. Thank you Ferdia! Follow him on Instagram @ferdiaodonnchadha to follow his training and his progression as an ultimate athlete. Check out his conversation with the Off The Lead podcast to learn more about Ferdia leading up to the Double IronMan.  https://play.acast.com/s/a8bd4177-e7b7-488c-8cd7-4a18c2c101b9/tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F443436006  Lastly have a look at the fundraiser he did for this Ugandan school https://www.facebook.com/ugandavolunteersfoundation/videos/1019221478257335/

In this conversation Cormac provides deep insight into his emotional world by revealing his experiences in love, childhood, education, as well as sharing further intimate details about the Pizza Sunday Club which he co-founded, and his blog Re-tired at 25. The simple life, not getting the shift in Coppers, and me blowing smoke up Cormac’s arse also feature. Not to be missed! Please like, Subscribe, share and give your feedback in the comments section. It really helps. #NothingToHide Cormac's blog: re-tiredat25.com/ Pizza Sunday Club: pizzasundayclub.com/

Today’s guest is captain of the Meath Ladies football team, Niamh Ni Shuilleabhain. In our conversation we discuss the important role that football plays in informing her emotional wellbeing. If you find our conversation useful, and would like to make the YEW project sustainable, you now have the option of financially supporting YEW on Patreon. If you don't think it's useful enough to financially support, I'd love your feedback. Please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter or email. https://www.patreon.com/youremotionalwellbeing

Today’s guest is Dan Glynn @DGPT. Dan's passion for his work as a personal trainer, his emotional sensitivity and his forthcoming nature all shine through in our discussion about his emotional wellbeing. In Episode 7, Dan and I discuss the reasons why he became a personal trainer, his mindset, and a holiday which changed his life to name but a few topics. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Dan. To learn more about Dan, follow him on Instagram: DanGlynnPT and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/danglynnpt

*This episode has been rectified and replaced with the correct recording. Apologies to those who wished to hear the second part but couldn't* We can all be too hard on ourselves. Myself and my 3rd guest, David Smith, are no different. After having a great conversation about David's emotional wellbeing, we whipped ourselves for being too serious, and decided to record a second chat titled Episode 4.5. After editing the conversation we felt that we had in fact had a fruitful conversation on both occasions, and that both chats made for a good insight into David's emotional wellbeing and his philosophy on life. In Episode 4.5 we discuss “gallows humour”, my sensitive side, crying, bereavement and more. Please send your feedback on this conversation to the YEW Facebook page. It is with your insight that the YEW project can reach its fullest potential. Check out theseasonticket.ie to see David's sports journalism.

Richard Corbally is a distinctive character. He is honest (at times brutally so), eccentric and expressive. He strives for a wide variety of experiences in life, and the scope of his mind is matched accordingly. In our conversation we discuss his critical and perseverant character, his varied experience with his emotional wellbeing, his thoughts on antidepressants, the importance of comedy in his life and more. To support the podcast please send your feedback, and get involved by sharing your emotional experiences either on the podcast or at The StoryBank at yewstorybank.blogspot.ie Like Richard, we all should have #NothingToHide

In 2015, Laura Gilsenan wrote a “Cashface Story” sharing her struggles in the hope of reducing the stigma and silence linked to revealing our emotional selves. I had the pleasure of living with Laura in 1st year of college and she is a joyous, incredibly friendly and strong lady. In this episode of the All About YEW podcast, Laura reads her story, we discuss the story, her struggles with bereavement and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and how she has become a much healthier person. I hope you enjoy, and when you’ve finished listening, please send your feedback to the YEWface Facebook page.

We can all be too hard on ourselves. Myself and my 3rd guest, David Smith, are no different. After having a great conversation about David's emotional wellbeing, we whipped ourselves for being too serious, and decided to record a second chat titled Episode 4.5. After editing the conversation we felt that we had in fact had a fruitful conversation on both occasions, and that both chats made for a good insight into David's emotional wellbeing and his philosophy on life. In Episode 4 myself and David talk about his experience with luck, education, maturity, as well as his love of journalism. In Episode 4.5 we discuss “gallows humour”, my sensitive side, crying, bereavement and more. Please send your feedback on this conversation to the YEW Facebook page. It is with your insight that the YEW project can reach its fullest potential. Check out theseasonticket.ie to see David's sports journalism.

Today’s guest is Cormac Ryan. I was introduced to Cormac through his interview with the Independent, titled "Anguish Banished by the Fortitude of Hurling’s Family". This fantastic article served as a major piece of inspiration for me going public with my own story. Cormac is an articulate, genuine and intelligent man whose words resonate with me greatly. In our conversation we discuss how he came to share his emotional experiences in that Independent article, his Cycle for Life initiative, guilt, challenging oneself, ego, grace and much more. Please message your feedback on this conversation and the YEW project to the YEW Facebook page. With your insight the project will be able to make a real difference. Independent article: www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/anguish-banished-by-the-fortitude-of-hurlings-family-30638644.html Cycle for Life Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheCycleForLife/ Joe article: https://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/reading-articles-people-died-thinking-122187

Conor, also known as The Bearded Man, shares his emotional experiences in this episode. He articulates his entrepreneurial spirit, reflects on his time in college, reveals the high esteem in which he holds others and also shares tools he uses to feel better when he is struggling with his emotional wellbeing. A dear friend of mine, he is a very passionate and expressive man. He has a unique character and is true to himself. He is someone who cares deeply for other people. He sees the value of humanity and realises that although he is an individual, his success is dependent upon the decency and kindness of others. This decency and kindness is something Conor inspires in you when he talks. He is an absolute gentleman and it was a privilege to record a conversation with him. To learn more about Conor’s Bearded Man business, visit www.beardedmanireland.com as well as the Bearded man Facebook and Instagram pages. If you would like to come on the podcast and talk All About YEW, have any fe

Episode 1 features your host Pat Mc Keown reading his "Cashface Story" from 2015, a discussion of the intervening years and a depiction of his current emotional wellbeing. Future episodes will feature conversations with others about their emotional experiences. These conversations will be recorded entirely with you in mind, in order to inform you about the universality of the human condition