The Good, The Baz and The Ugly

Baz chats to Jion Sheibani about her books "The Worries"... Which help kids draw their worries to define them. You can find out about the books and Jion and her amazing illustrations here http://www.jionsheibani.com/And you can follow Jion on Instagram @jionsheibani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Baz chats to Robert Kolker; Author of Bestselling book “Hidden Valley Road”. A book about the Galvins; a midcentury American family, with twelve children, 5 of which were diagnosed with schizophrenia. Kolker was originally approached by the two Galvin sisters to write their family story and he talks to Baz today about the family and what did he find out.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of mental health disorders and reference to abuse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Episode, Baz chats to Calvin James, one of the founders of The SCOOP Foundation and he established the Syrias Vibes campaign. Oh... and he also fought Isis!!You can find our more about SCOOP Here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode Baz chats to Christie Tate; bestselling Author of “Group : How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life”. They talk about group therapy, and Christies shares with us the daring, exhilarating, painful, and hilarious journey that is group therapy - an under-explored process that breaks you down, and then reassembles you so that all the pieces finally fit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a discussion of suicide and depression.This episode, Baz chats to John Boland. John is a suicide survivor and is a very influential member of Suicide Awareness in Dublin 15. Times could get tough... but we will focus on the fractions of the good that we get.If you need to talk to someone, here are a number of helplines you can contact for confidential non-judgemental support.If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm, you should make contact immediately with one of the following:Phone or go to your local doctorGo to the Accident & Emergency department of the nearest hospitalCall 999Samaritans - Free 24 hour listening service for anyone in distress. FreePhone: 116 123Most helplines will provide a listening service, give information and advice, provide emotional support and point you in the direction of other services. They are often free-phone services which are staffed by trained volunteers or employees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are we living on a spinning ball? In this episode Baz talks to free thinker Maciek to know what made him believe that the Earth is flat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a mixed martial arts (MMA) gym opens across the street from his office, Jonathan Gottschall sees a challenge. Pushing forty, out of shape, and disenchanted with his job as an adjunct English professor, he works up his nerve and finds himself training for an all-out cage fight. He sees it not just as a personal test, but also as an opportunity to answer questions that have intrigued him for years: Why do men fight? Baz chats to Jonathan about his journey, his books and his cage fight!You can find more about Jonathan Gottschall and his books here https://www.jonathangottschall.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Metaverse took as all by surprise when it was announced back in October... We barely are able to cover the real world today. What is the metaverse and what should we expect from it and can we experience it and so many other questions!!! Baz talks to Rick Kelley, V.P. of Global Gaming and Audience Network in Meta and he explains that to us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do we say the F-Word enough? Are you financially confident? Did you know that women are less confident than men when it comes to managing money and aren't as happy with their financial circumstances? Baz talks to Sinead Ryan; a broadcast journalist for 15 years who specialises on consumer and personal finance matters, alongside Dawn Bailey; Head of Financial Wellbeing in Bank of Ireland who shares with us VERY interesting stats from the annual Financial Wellbeing Survey. And since we're talking about money, Baz is also joined by his lifelong financial advisor, his mammy Nancy Ashmawy!The more we talk about finances, the more confidence and control we'll have! The hardest part is getting started.This episode is sponsored by Bank of Ireland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, Baz chats to Emily Murphy; a footballer for Chelsea Women's and also played for Arsenal academy and been on loan to Birmingham. She's won so many trophies at a very young age, she's 18 and she's also Baz's Goddaughter. Emily talks about challenges, sacrifice, self-belief and comebacks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Baz is simulated to talk about the "Simulation Hypothesis". Is there anything real? Can someone switch us off? Who is simulating us? Baz asks Dr. Zohreh Davoudi; Assistant professor, University of Maryland all about simulation and her research and findings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode Baz chats to Loretta Dignam all about the menopause. She is the founder of Ireland's first dedicated menopause clinic, and Ireland's only multidisciplinary menopause clinic, driven by over 40 years of medical expertise. She talked facts and crushed the myths. By understanding better, we all can offer better support.You can find out more about The Menopause Hub here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode, Baz chats to Sex worker, artist and activist Kate McGrew, AKA Lady Grew. Kate tells Baz what is it like to be a sex worker in Ireland and why she thinks Ireland should legalise sex work.Song "Sixes" © Lady Grew See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our strongest desire —over more sex and money— is to get more sleep! In this episode, Baz chats to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, he is dual board certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and he talks to us all things sleep; how to improve sleep, how to sleep more and how can sleep be the reason behind so many of our mental and physical problems.You can find our more about Alex and his sleep clinic here https://siliconpsych.com/sleep-medicine/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season 3... who would have thought!! This episode Baz chats to Paul F. Austin; founder of The Third Wave social movement which aims to contribute to greater individual and collective well-being by normalising responsible psychedelic. Baz wanted to know what's that all about and asked all the "good" questions!.You can read more about Paul and The Third Wave here: https://paulaustin.co/You can find out more about Paul's new book "Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide to Upgrade Your Life" here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baz has always believed in whispering things to the universe and manifestation. But is it all hairy fairy? This episode, Baz talks to Dr. Tara Swart; neuroscientist, advisor and best-selling author. In her book "The Source", Tara marries the secrets if the universe and scientific evidenceYou can find more about Dr. Tara Swart and The Source here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the world falling apart, is fashion really important anymore? And if so, then why? In this episode, Baz chats to Lucinda Graham; a designer, stylist and freelance creative, about why personal style matters and if we ever leave our COVID caves, what will we be wearing?You can checkout Lucinda here https://lucindagraham.co.uk/Or follow her on Instagram @lucinda.graham.studio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you find yourself sometimes not breathing and just holding your breath?! Have you ever wondered why this happens?In this episode, Baz chats to Yoga and Breathwork instructor; Brian Malone about everything breathing and how he helps helps people tap in to the amazing resource that is their breathing.You can find out more about to Brian's podcast "The Breathwork Club" hereMusic by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After being locked down with his kids for the past year, Baz has been feeling like he's a prison warden...So in this episode, Baz chats with Eddie Mullins; Governor of Mountjoy Prison and asks him what's prison in Ireland like? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most fashionable thing to pick up now is LESS... people are beginning to focus on a decluttered world where our possessions no longer own us. Baz chats to Zoë Kim; the author of Minimalism for Families, to give him a steer on how to start decluttering.You can follow Zoë or buy her book here:Website: raisingsimple.com - https://www.raisingsimple.com/Instagram: @raisingsimple - https://www.instagram.com/raisingsimple/Facebook: @raisingsimple - https://www.facebook.com/raisingsimpleBook: Minimalism for Families See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Baz chats to Gary Byrne; Senior Psychotherapist in the HSE for children and adults to ask him all things parenting. Whether you have children or you were a child yourself or just in general you want to know more about the mind of a child, you'll enjoy this chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Baz talks to journalist, happiness researcher and bestselling author; Helen Russell. How we can all get happier by learning to be sad, better? Helen shares with us the findings of her new book "How to Be Sad" that gives a guide for anyone who has ever been sad.You can find the book "How to Be Sad" hereYou can listen to Helen's podcast "How to Be Sad" here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is about pursuing your dreams and doing what makes you happy. It's the fascinating story of Cally Beaton; a TV executive top of her game who abandoned her career to pursue her love of standup comedy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Baz chats with Professional TV and Film Director Gethin Aldous about his film; "The Work", the power of vulnerability, and the synchronicity of the universe.You can find more about the film and where to watch it here https://dogwoof.com/the-work See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After watching The Social Dilemma a couple of months ago, Baz -like everyone else, felt that he's being controlled by social media and that there's nothing he can do about it. But as Baz chats to bestselling author; Nir Eyal, he realised that this might not be the case and Nir gives Baz some tips on how to take back control!Find more about Nir Eyal and his bestselling books; Hooked and Indistractable. (https://www.nirandfar.com/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Baz chats to Jordan Wylie; a former soldier, bestselling author, extreme adventurer and also one of the stars of Channel 4's BAFTA-nominated and award-winning shows Hunted and Celebrity Hunted. They talk about resilience, mental health, toxic masculinity, and Jordan tells Baz about the time he got captivated by Somali pirates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is about SELF BELIEF. Baz talks to DJ Krystal Klear about where you have to go inside when you have a dream and how that goes hand in hand with hard work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Baz talks to investigative journalist; Jess Hill about her Stella Prize winning book "See What You Made Me Do" about the shocking, tough subject matter that is domestic abuse and in particular Coercive Control. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a rare interview, Baz talks to the often elusive Church of Scientology Ireland. Baz digs deep into the good, the Baz and the ugly of Scientology with Diana Stahl; The Director of Public Affairs, Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Baz talks to the star of the Netflix documentary "Roll With Me", paraplegic and ex-drug addict; Gabriel Cordell, on how he turned his life from utter tragedy into record-breaking triumph. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Baz chats about being hacked and his hackers demanding Bitcoin. He interviews Cryptocurrency expert Lory Kehoe to explain all he needs to know about it... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Good, The Baz and The Ugly is a new podcast, presented by Baz Ashmawy. In this podcast, Baz will have uncensored, personal, meaty interviews with experts in particular fields or people with fascinating tales to tell. No clock-watching, just a free chat in a free space. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.