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I have had a baileys or two and wanted to do get on the microphone. Nothing groundbreaking but it's 12 minutes of silence filled in between your headphones.
A fascinating chat with the great Tolu Makay that touches on religion quite a bit and where it does and doesn't fit in. Tolu released two fantastic singles in 2019 - her debut single 'Ocean' and 'The Greatest Gift' with Delush.
A conversation 35 years in the making with a truly inspirational Irish singer now over 14 albums into an amazing career. From his debut single 'Religious Persuasion' to his brand new album 'Time Is A Buffalo In The Art Of War' his pace and passion have remained intense. From growing up in Belfast at the height of the troubles to live on the edge of culture in Melbourne to his 90s Dublin days we cover a lot in this special episode.
Cry Monster Cry - two brothers who make music together explain the ins and outs of their wonderfully intertwined lives. Their adoration of Mic Christopher also features! They play two songs - one of their own and one of Mic's. Lovely times!
Ultan Conlon - A gorgeous chat that is full of laughs despite centring on the ongoing trauma caused by losing a parent at a young age.
This week's Born Optimistic Podcast features Sorcha Richardson talking about the yearning at the core of her incredibly addictive songs and her view on Dublin as someone who debated internally for ages about whether to move back here or not.
The Man Whom aka Ian Doyle explains how a full-time job in local government turned him into a pessimist. Now that he's gone freelance and makes gorgeous albums like his new one 'The Dancer From The Dance' he's beginning to look on the brighter side - but just a little bit!
Clare Sands - fiddle player, singer, guitarist, jiu jitsu champion and surfer from Cork who is melding styles from left, right and centre to full effect. From Morocco to Clare she's collaborating with all she meets from Susan O'Neill, to The Hothouse Flowers to Steve Cooney.
Inni-K - '‘The Hare and the Line’ is an album you must hear. Inni-K's second album, just out. From start to finish a joy. Inni-K popped into Born Optimistic HQ to share some time which yielded a great chat that covered many topics.
Luke Howard - reknowned modern classical composer and pianist who plays Dublin on March 23rd.
Our special guest Denisa Jedlickova joined us at the Radio Station to debunk myths about veganism and to teach us how to make small changes in our diets in order to get significant results. Why is this LIVE SHOW Special? Food has become a controversial topic these days; No matter how you eat and what you eat you will most probably get judged by others. Vegans attack carnivores; meat eaters make fun of vegetarians, who then again accuse vegans of being too radical. Pescetarians seem to be an “island on their own” as neither carnivores nor vegetarians seem to “approve” their choice of eating “somewhere in the middle.” Sometimes the arguments that take place around the topic of food and nutrition are so fierce that they slowly start to resemble religious debates, where all sides of the conflict are trying to convert people into becoming a member of their church. How did we end up in this madness? For starters, eating habits are a very personal choice. Consuming food is not only an intimate act but also an activity that is deeply rooted in our cultures as a way of sharing, socialising, celebrating and grieving. We don’t want to be told how should we eat, but then again, we are bothered by other’s eating choices because we take food choices very personally. In today’s show, Denisa - who is an integrative nutritionist by education and a vegan by passion - talks about “the right diet” and why is it important to choose a way of eating that resonates WITH US and is not dictated by others (the family, friends or “experts”). Her practical, down-to-earth approach, simple yet easy to implement tips and a tolerance for any eating style (as long as it is healthy, of course ;)) makes her a compelling guest and a fantastic conversation partner. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this show! Who is Denisa? I am known as: 'The Circle girl with the vegan and green food' It makes me laugh but it is soooo true! I believe that health is wealth and that prevention is a key to longevity! I am a food freak in love withdeveloping Raw, Vegan recipes. I am passionate about self-development and running LetHerThrive Women's Circles. I am an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach in love with my clients. I want people to THRIVE because that's the best feeling ever!️ We were debunking 5 Myths about Food & Veganism TRUE OR FALSE? Myth/ fact 1: Vegan diet is always healthy Myth/ fact 2: Food is energy Myth/ fact 3: Even though we’re obese as society, we’re actually undernourished Myth/ fact 4: When we don’t nourish our body properly, we impact not only our body, but also mind and soul
This troubadour has written over a thousand songs that he's been keeping from us all. He delivers a very fresh, open and honest account of how music has helped him keep depression at bay. Fascinating.
Former Toasted Heretic frontman and now author, Julian shares some great stories as he prepares for the release of his novel 'Connect' on May 3rd.
A big believer in 'The Secret' and the laws of attraction. Aoife is very focused on her aims but completely relaxed with it. Couple that with an amazing voice and great lyrics and you have one of the most exciting new acts ever.
Billy and Adam read a list of interesting facts and quickly get sidetracked. In this episode they discuss the R&B group 112, Billy's dislike of fish and the healing powers of the ice cream man. Plus, The Snapple Lady, pigs that eat people and music by The Lox!Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the SeaSupport us on Patreon!
One of the world's greatest singer-songwriters shares what she mines for her incredible lyrics.
With twelve novels under her belt, this author has got lots to share as she discusses her new book 'Like Other Girls' and the Irish law which inspired her to write it.
From Pakistan with love, this foursome share what drives them to devote their lives to music despite obstacles few western musicians have to contend with. Inspiring.
In a world exclusive, brothers Phil & Paul Hartnoll speak together after reuniting. They have just returned from a five year hiatus.
'Conversations With Friends' is the debut novel from this energetic, insightful, revolutionary socialist author. Check out what the future thinks in this revealing interview.
One of Ireland's finest singer-songwriters shares his love of transcendental meditation.
The man who brought that extra sparkle to The Waterboys recounts life tales on the occasion of The Beekeeper - his incredible second solo album.
The agony uncle for million of late 80s teens, David Gedge was the singer-songwriter who mapped the pain of failed relationships. The Wedding Present's classic album 'George Best' has just turned 30 believe it or not!
Kicking off our voyage into the world views of the world's most exciting artists with Moby. He covers a lot of ground from why he doesn't eat insects to hoping God doesn't press the reset button. Full transcript available at www.bornoptimistic.com
Benefits of an Alternative Diet - The Eating Well Podcast #010 What do we mean by "alternative diet"? Vegetarianism Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Lacto-vegetarian Vegan Fruitarian Demi-vegetarian / Pescetarians. What are the benefits of adopting one of these alternative diets? How do I ensure proper protein intake? Are vegetarians always healthier? Any other things to avoid? Recommended reading: Healthy Eating Magazine -- Website? We couldn't find one. www.drweil.com for healthy recipes www.meatlessmonday.com Listener Question Round Up! The RSS feed for our podcast is http://feeds.feedburner.com/EatingWell