I Sprained My Mental Health Podcast

Edging towards 40! Looking back at how I've treated myself & how I want to do better going forward.

It's been a while since the last episode of the podcast, but in the time that has passed, Psychiatry, DBT & small decisions day by day have helped make 2021 a very positive & productive year. IG: @performance_doc

Short episode to begin 2020. I discuss pushing through a difficult week by remaining focused on the priority of minding myself & committing to block booking some counselling sessions. IG: @performance_doc

21 year old Lauren Duffy talks about how athletes can suffer by the wrath of politics in sport & how switching codes has helped reignite her love of training. @performance_doc

Personal friend & Shelbourne FC clubmate Seana Cooke joins me to talk about her career in football, her career & growing up in Coolock. @performance_doc

In this episode I raise a toast to creativity with actor Joseph Gordon Levitt's Ted Talk about paying attention to what we're doing on a daily basis & finding flow in the process. IG: @performance_doc

In this episode I'm joined by Orla Swan who runs @thehealthhun on Instagram. Orla talks about dealing with anxiety & depression during her time in college & how her own health problems enabled her to share her experiences online to help others. @performance_doc

A relaxed shallow dive into the life & work of writer David Foster Wallace; exploring (lightly) the monster that is Infinite Jest & celebrating self-awareness with This Is Water. IG: @performance_doc

In this episode I'm joined by Nathan McAloon, creator of ladvice.ie - an online platform offering information to men on a host of topics including dating, finance & mental health.

Awareness. Education. Understand. The state of play of acceptance of mental health issues in society today. A toast to creativity; For Those I Love, an artist's beautiful lyrical & musical tribute to his best friend. IG: @performance_doc

In this episode I discuss Battle Scars; an inspiring book about male mental health written by former SAS soldier Jason Fox. In the book, he discusses adapting to civilian life, struggling with PTSD & the therapy he undertook to find his way once more along with the positive direction his life has taken since. IG: @performance_doc

A quickfire bonus episode following last week's discussion on reigniting passion. Some simple advice on building confidence through exploring personal values. IG: @performance_doc

An upbeat & positive episode highlighting my long climb to top level coaching & how random conversations with others (along with pizza deliveries!) has reignited the fire. Follow my journey on instagram @performance_doc

A light discussion about individualised, productive positive self-talk & affirmations. A toast to creativity to actor Vicky McClure & her performance in the drama 'I Am Nicola'

A celebration of feeling good. In previous episodes I've spoken about why I've felt like crap, it's the other side of the coin today, with 5 reasons I'm feeling emotionally stable & happy at the end of July.

Update on emotional lull. Difficult, sensitive & important discussion on the issue of cluster suicides in society today, inspired by the wonderful film I Used To Live Here by Irish film maker Frank Berry.

Celebrating the work of singer-songwriter Nick Drake & his album Five Leaves Left which I revisited to help get me through a bad patch. I look at what his artistry means to me; what I appreciated then & what I appreciate now.

A football special. I speak about the article I wrote for extratime.ie in which I address the emotional struggles I had in my early days as a coach with Shels 1st team. I focus on the high profile players who have very openly about dealing with mental health issues. Also I look at the superb poem Denis Prose which is an anagram for depression, written by footballer Marvin Sordell.

In this episode I talk about sickness...literally! I celebrate being well...literally! I talk about the new challenge running 247km in 72 hours. I highlight the incredible story from 1946 when a plane crashed into Djouce Mountain in Wicklow. The episode finishes with some wisdom from your favourite 90's boyband East 17. Enjoy!

In this episode I revisit the discussion about prejudice having read the book The Choice by Philly McMahon. I talk about what I'm learning about 'purpose' in life & how it's a constant point of concentration. On a lighter note I talk about Wolverine in a musical!

In this episode I discuss utilising the CBT skills I've learned to deal with simple life scenarios In this case, losing my bank card & preparing for the Christmas party. I also recap on the spirit of adventure that saw me camp alone on Bray Head on a work night during the summer!

In this episode I talk about abandoning Christmas shopping plans in town to find some soulspace. I talk the cinema & heavy traffic with reason! I assess the conclusion of the Life Skills programme & talk all things creative with two examples of spoken word pieces that I have written

In this week's episode I discuss Christmas in all its glory; the importance of looking after your mental wellbeing at a demanding time of year. I highlight the positive impact that the Life Skills programme has had on me & I celebrate the fantastic crime thrillers from Nordic Noir.

In the latest episode I meet Mel Gibson's twin in a public toilet! I go heavy in detail about the process of suicidal tendencies & the responsibility we all have to take ownership when it comes to understanding what we can when it comes about mental health & mental illness.

In this episode I theorise about the negativity surrounding the number 13. I discuss simple options in approaching change; a structured agenda to your plan to progress. I look at 'altered thinking' & how it changes our entire outlook & behaviour in any given situation.

My quiet appreciation of hip-hop; further discussion on the crisis of masculinity; the live Blindboy podcast with Tara Flynn & examining my own prejudices

An examination of the current crisis of masculinity & male mental health in society & potential contributing factors.

In this weeks episode I recap on last week's Dublin marathon but highlight the spirit & success of such an incredible event along with my own relationship with running. I highlight the amazing feats of endurance runner Shane Finn & congratulate the wonderful athlete that is Mick Clohisey. Finally a big push for you the listener to go & chase what you're curious about.

Taking up a role of responsibility in football helped my confidence & self belief. In this weeks episode, I offer an expansion on my experiences in dealing with low mood, depression & paranoia whilst working as a professional football coach.

The challenges of fatherhood & mental health - Podcasting & its uprising - True Detective & my mate Matthew - Hiding in Tesco - The War of Art Book 2

The Oracle Aidan Quinn - Mental Health Awareness a trend on social media - The War of Art - The beautiful losers

No apologies; the 4 month hiatus. Mental Health awareness & its portrayals online; are we talking about an epidemic in the right way with the right expectations? A toast to creativity; Lessons From The Screenplay & the brilliant work from Michael Tucker

Toast to a shit day. Counselling. Purpleness & fatherhood. Do shit that makes you feel good. Proximinity flying

Overuse of the term 'In Relation To'. Further thoughts on OJ Adventures. Sacrificing my ego. Mental Health 'Alertness'. Dignity & the 8th Amendment.

Loneliness Expansion. Skittles in Brugges. OJ Adventures. Poolbeg Chimneys. Fear & Control. Urban Exploration.

Darkness into Light. Jazz Bands & Flamingos. Integrity. This Is England. Ludovico Einaudi.

An intro to my mental health journey. A background to progression. Tesco carparks & queues in the post office. What i learned from volunteering on helplines for teenagers & my personal viewpoint on the mental health crisis in Ireland right now