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Episode 67 see the return of our two most listened to guests, award winning actor & director John Connors and Irish Hip Hop OG Teddy Darling are back for a joint very special episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 63 features an in-depth conversation with former DOVE popstar turned spiritual healer & Reiki master Hazel Kaneswaran who spoke about her journey from music to spirituality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 62 features an in-depth conversation with Award Winning Actor, Screenwriter & Director John Connors who spoke to Lydia Des Dolles in studio on the link between childhood trauma & creativity, human psychology & a detailed account of his new film The Black Guelph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 61 features an in-depth conversation with Clairsentient Medium Colette Darling who spoke to Lydia Des Dolles about her spiritual journey & work as a clairsentient mediumship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 60 features an in-depth conversation with Irish Creative Stephen Considine aka creator of BiPolarBear Wear who spoke to Lydia Des Dolles about his own battles within mental health, and the lack of support for mental health services in ireland which lead to the creation of BiPolarBear Wear, a community of irish artists on a mission to create mental health support & awareness through clothing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 59 features an in-depth conversation with Irish Poet David Patrick Farrell who spoke to Lydia Des Dolles about his experience within drug & alcohol addiction and how sobriety brought him to the world of creative writing, sea swimming & self discovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 58 features an in-depth conversation with Irish Hip Hop's The BallyBoyz, made up of Wexford brothers Dee The Anti-Social & Spaceman Steve who spoke to Lydia Des Dolles about their journey within hip-hop, creative writing + changes within the music industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 57 features an in depth conversation with the Creative Artist Teddy Darling aka God Creative on his journey growing up in Darndale North Dublin, graffiti, art, hip hop & film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lydia Des Dolles was joined in the studio this week by professional Muay Thai fighter Jay Counsel, to discuss his journey growing up in inner city Dublin & the experiences that led him to Muay Thai

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Lydia Des Dolles was joined in the studio this week with Amy Lowry - at just 35, Amy was diagnosed this year with an aggressive and extremely rare form of cancer called clear cell sarcoma, resulting in the amputation of her right hand in order to save her life - he she details her journey from diagnosis to amputation & how her life has changed as a result Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lydia Des Dolles sat down this week with Amateur Boxing Champion Tony Browne to talk about a decade of competition & his decision to leave the amateur ranks and turn professional, signing with NYC based promotional company Star Boxing

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Lydia Des Dolles sat down this week with Dublin Vintage Factory Co-Founder Terence Murphy to talk vintage fashion, the launch of their new flagship store, The Dublin Drag Scene & both Lydia & Teri recap on their 30 year friendship - warts & all

Lydia Des Dolles sat down this week with Dublin based Photographer Babs Daly to discuss her journey in photography from The Drag Scene, Tattoo Industry & now Combat Sports

Episode 39 with Trevor Eivers by Collaborative Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lydia Des Dolles sat down this week with former Boxing Champion turned Monkstown Boxing Coach JP Kinsella to look back on the transition from athlete to coach, working with the Irish Elite Women's Boxing Team, creating the now highly esteemed Monkstown Box Cup & the importantance of sport within our communities

Lydia Des Dolles sat down with Annie Lavin aka The Relationship Coach - a dating & relationship coach, working nationally & internationally educating & empowering singles & those in relationships to create & maintain healthy & meaningful relationships

Lydia Des Dolles sat down with former Team GB amateur Boxing Champion Jordan Reynolds, the self proclaimed Elvis of Boxing, to look back on how he overcame childhood trauma with Boxing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 35 with Dr. Caroline West by Collaborative Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 34th episode of The First Exchange Lydia Des Dolles sat down with professional boxer & current Irish Lightweight Champion Gary Cully to look back career changing Irish title win, a boxing career that started aged 7 & how challenges within his personal life have helped create an unbreakable mental strength

On EP:33 Lydia Des Dolles sat down with former Irish Muay Thai champion Paddy Douglas to look back on his career, life after fighting, and his new venture in cold water therapy, on the eve of his trip to the Netherlands to spend time training under Wim Hof, learning the Wim Hof Method Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 32nd episode of The First Exchange Podcast, Lydia Des Dolles sat down with professional MMA fight Paul Redmond - fighting out of Team Ryano Dublin, Redmond, a veteran in the sport, is the only Irish professional fighter to fight on all of the major mixed martial arts promotions in the world including Cage Warriors, The UFC & his current home at Bellator

Episode 31 with PJ Gallagher by Collaborative Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 30 with Luke Keeler by Collaborative Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 28th episode of The First Exchange Podcast is online now, Lydia Des Dolles sat down with endurance athlete Conor O'Keeffe, to discuss his new project 'The 32' - 32 marathons, 32 counties wearing a 32 pound vest, raising €100K for Pieta House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 28th episode of The First Exchange Podcast is online now, Lydia Des Dolles sat down with MTK Global professional boxers Tyrone McKenna & Tyrone McCullagh just two week out from their Golden Contract £1million semi-final bouts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 27 episode of The First Exchange Podcast is online now, Lydia Des Dolles sat down with Ian Flynn, renowned Tattoo Artist & owner of The High Society Tattoo Studio in Kilkenny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 26th episode of The First Exchange Podcast is online, Lydia Des Dolles sat down with Jonathan Smith, owner of Ernestos Coffee Shop in Rathmines. With a Cuban infusion Ernesto's is much more than a coffee shop, Jonathan and his family have created a space for community, connection & creativity - if you've been there you would have most likely seen of the cuff performances from Damien Dempsey, John Connors, Versatile, The Coronas - even Christy Moore has even made an apperence for an impromptu gig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.