Magic Minds Podcast

Hello What's the crack. Welcome back to the magic minds podcast" Stories that have the power to inspire". We are liberties number one podcast. The best podcast in the liberties I'm glad to say. We have a cracking a show for you today. Today's episode is with Dr. Katie Baird. Katie is a psychologist for the last 20 years. Now her main role  now is compassion focused therapy. Matt and Katie spoke about what is compassion focused therapy. They talked about her background. They spoke about what compassion focused therapy looks like and how can people use it or bring it into their life. Matt as people would know is a huge advocate for compassion. Compassion for yourself I believe in you are more compassionate to yourself, you just are more compassionate to the rest of the world you know I always believe it's an inside job, and it was brilliant and that's the stuff that we covered Katie. You know people think that compassion is way too fluffy and it's nice but it not. it's about doing the work, it's about forgiving yourself and being compassionate to yourself. And then you just see the world in a more compassionate way.  Katie spoke about how she minds her little self and how she is compassionate to herself and so much more. Have a listen to the interview let us know what you think and we would love to hear your feedback. if you want to know more about Katie and compassion focused therapy then check out the links below. http://www.irishcentreforcompassionfocusedtherapy.com/Therapist-Irish-Centre-for-Compassion-Focused-Therapy-Dublin-ICCFT.html https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/ Shout out to our Sponsors and Charities. I want to thank you to  Niall Reilly from Rooney media graphics. Also we have Liberty photos who is owned by Andy who is Matt’s trusty side kick on the podcast. So if you need any photographs for weddings or birthday parties then Liberties photo.ie is the place to go. Shannon's helpline, go check out their website as they have a GoFundMe page.they're really looking for your support around this time, mental health warriors. And I just want to throw this in at Liberty super, super check those guys out there doing amazing work at the moment in the liberties feeding the homeless, just being anybody struggling at the moment. Doing absolutely fantastic work in the liberties. Dont forget check out our website for more information on our previous interviews http://magicminds.ie/ Special thanks to our: Sponsors:  Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Andrew O'Connell- www.libertiesphoto.ie Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media  Hannah Burke - Social Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

 Hello and welcome back to Magic Minds Podcast "stories to have the power to inspire"  Today Matt interviewed  David Walsh from open minds. on the show our topic for discussion was Diversity and Inclusion. David's background and traveling that he he did over the last number of years  and where has worked as to where his work has taken him. David spent a number of years in police force and also worked in the United Nations. Matt and David discussed unconscious bias and how that impacts us. We also discuss diversity in Ireland In 2019 and were we stand on equality and inclusion here in Ireland. we also discussed the role of communication and building relationships. David has a vast experience in NLP Neuro linguistic programming programming.  Also discussed leadership and so much more. If you'd like to find out more about David and his work with  open mind, check out www.openminds.ie. Thanks to David  for coming on the show, we really appreciate it. Dont forget check out our website for more information on our previous interviews http://magicminds.ie/ Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Andrew O'Connell- www.libertiesphoto.ie Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media  Hannah Burke - Social Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

Welcome to the magic minds podcast “stories that have the power to inspire” On this week's interview we bring you Dr Malie Coyne. Dr Molly is a clinical psychologist. She's also a lecturer in Galway NUI. Malie is the author of the book love in love out. Molly also has an extensive background in broadcasting radio and TV. Most importantly, most importantly Malie is a mum. On the show Malie shared with us her background and why she chose psychology. Malia also told us who were her mentors and teachers that had the most influence on her in life and what lessons were her greatest teacher. Given the current situation that we are in at the moment with COV19 Malie gave us some hints, tips and tools that we can use as parents to help mind our  kids and family if they are struggling with their mental health. Matt has a keen interest in spirituality and meditation and how that helps him say in the now. Matt and Malie spoke about how to stay in the now and the benefits of that were for people. They also talked about how to move away from our intellect and down into our heart. Malie shared what she thought would be the lasting effect of COV-19 on the human psyche will recover from the cov19. Malie also shared with us the learning she experienced while becoming an author and the difficulties that presented. Malie left us with some excellent tools and tips to help us with our mental health to get us through this period. It was an absolute honour and a privilege to have Dr Malie Coyne on the show to share a professionalism, or genuine human approach to mental health. If you'd like to know more about Malie you can check out her website www.drmaliecoyne.ie check out our website for more information on our previous interviews http://magicminds.ie/ Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Andrew O'Connell- www.libertiesphoto.ie Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media  Hannah Burke - Social Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

Hello and welcome back to the magic minds podcast stories the have the power to inspire. This week we bring you something slightly different from our normal interview style. For this week's episode Matt was invited on a panel to speak about mental health in collaboration with first fortnight. This event was organised by a friend Tadgh Luby and his college friend Hugh Duignan. on the panel was fitness expert Jody Kennedy,  Dr Shay Ward who is a Dr in psychology and Matt  who works in the national Rehabilitation Hospital. Matt  a training facilitator on a brain injury program. As you know Matt is the host of magic minds podcast. He also has his own personal experience with mental health and is trained in Suicide Prevention. All the Panel are mental health advocates. on the show all the panel spoke about their experience with mental health and they talked about our professions. The floor was then open to questions from the audience on topics such as on social media, medication, mental health service, and things that people can do to help their mental health, low hanging fruit as Jodi Called it. This was a fantastic event the receive lots and lots of positive reviews after it. Hope you enjoy the show, thanks to Jodi, shay, Hugh, and Tadgh for an amazing event, and to be a part of it. Magic minds are honored and grateful to be involved in such a brilliant event. check out our website for more information on our previous interviews http://magicminds.ie/ Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Andrew O'Connell- www.libertiesphoto.ie Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media  Hannah Burke - Social Media  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this week's show. Matt got to sit down with Paddy  McEvoy. Paddy is a tour guide from my streets Ireland. Paddy has gone from being homeless to finding love.  In this episode, Paddy talks was about his childhood, the difficulties he had growing up. The early years when he  began drinking and driving. He openly talked about the troubles of his mind. He also spoke to us about difficult he had with members of his family. And the difficult time he had with his mother. Paddy shared with us the love he had for his dad and the impact his death had on him. this led to paddy spending a number of years on the streets homeless. Paddy talked about the tours that he gives and his love for Brandan Behan, Patrick Kavanagh and Luke Kelly. Paddy also gives us a rendition of his favorite poem from Brendan Behan which was powerful and moving. This was powerful interview, one that will go down in the history of our podcasts for a remarkable of experience. Paddy is a lovely decent honest and funny human being who revealed his vulnerabilities. Paddy has now turned his life around. He's now living with a beautiful lady that he absolutely loves. Paddy has gone from lacking with childhood attachment ,love, kindness, compassion, understanding to now living his life filled with love kindness, compassion and understanding for humans. We want to thank Paddy for coming on the show and sharing this story with us. If you'd like to know more about Paddy or going on his tour, check out my streets Ireland- www.mystreetsireland.com  Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Andrew O'Connell- www.libertiesphoto.ie Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media -  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this week's episode Matt sat down and spoke to heart brand evangelist Steve Thompson, aka Big Daddy digital. Steve is a personal brand expert. On the show Steve talks to us about his background, his life in the police force in England. When he when he recognized that he had skills to be an entrepreneur, and where that all started. Steve shares with us his proud moments in business and why he also tells us about some of the failures that have been his greatest lessons. The Steve gives us an insight to human to human, which he has a great video up, if anybody wants to look at it. Steve also shares with us the best advice he's been received. And the best gift he has been given. Steve also shares with us his why in life. And what are the top tips he would give to young entrepreneurs or new business owners.Steve shares with us his inspirations, the likes of  people like Gary Vee, and the mentors that he follows. Steve also gives us an insight to what are the most common mistakes people make on growing a business on social media. Steve also shares with us how he continues to grow and self develop and stay relevant. Steve tells us the ingredients of sustaining a successful business online, or a podcast. Steve also tells us what he thinks are the key characteristics of a leader and staying a leader within this field. Steve also shares with us his talk that he doing on TED talks in 2018, and the difficulty of that and the impact on his mental health. This is a fun filled in podcast with tons of information, loads of nuggets of gold given to us by Steve. Thanks very much for coming on the show Steve. If you'd like to know more about Steve, check out www.bigdaddypr.com . Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media - www.libertiesphoto.ie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with former professional boxer Steve Ormand.  Steve talked about his love for boxing and how boxing's been part of my life since I was about four years of age.  His father Patrick was an All Ireland amateur lightweight champion and my grandfather and several uncles on both sides of the family were boxers, so he grew up listening to all the stories about boxing. Steve's uncle Greg was a boxing coach, so he first went to the boxing gym at the age of six or seven and had his first amateur bout around the age of 11. Steve talked about the people that were his inspirations growing up and his times sparring former WBA Super-Bantamweight champion Bernard Dunne, who was also from Clondalkin. Steve was coached for a while by his father Brendan, a 1976 Montreal Olympian. Steve talked about the commitment and dedication in life as a professional boxer. Steve and Matt spoke about the impacted of amateur boxing clubs have of communities in working class area's. Steve is now working as a boxing fitness coach. Steve works with kids and adults, ages ranging from six to 60 years of age. Thanks to Steve for coming onto the show and sharing his story. Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media - www.libertiesphoto.ie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Pete Taylor. Pete is an elite boxing coach. Pete is a boxing coach (pro & amateur), former Irish light Heavy weight champion, is the father & former trainer of the legendary Katie Taylor. Pete gives us an insight to his philosophy as a coach and how he get the best out of his fighters. It was evident from the chat that Pete gives special attention to detail with each of his fighter. Pete spoke about the importance of understanding the benefits of sport science for fighters but also how attitude plays an even bigger part in the success of a fighter . Pete and Matt also spoke about the experience of coaching Katie through her amateur titles including, 5 World Championships, 6 European Championships & Olympic gold in 2012. Pete spoke about getting through a difficult 2018 and the future of his Bray boxing club. Thanks to Pete for coming onto the show and sharing his story Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Andrew O'Connell- Video Production & social Media - www.libertiesphoto.ie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Pete Taylor. Pete is an elite boxing coach. Pete is a boxing coach (pro & amateur), former Irish light Heavy weight champion, is the father & former trainer of the legendary Katie Taylor. Pete gives us an insight to his philosophy as a coach and how he get the best out of his fighters. It was evident from the chat that Pete gives special attention to detail with each of his fighter. Pete spoke about the importance of understanding the benefits of sport science for fighters but also how attitude plays an even bigger part in the success of a fighter . Pete and Matt also spoke about the experience of coaching Katie through her amateur titles including, 5 World Championships, 6 European Championships & Olympic gold in 2012. Pete spoke about getting through a difficult 2018 and the future of his Bray boxing club. Thanks to Pete for coming onto the show and sharing his story Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Andrew O'Connell- Video Production - www.libertiesphoto.ie Josh O' Keeffe- Social Media & Promotion Sponsorships: off for this episode

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Laurence carpenter. Laurence is founder and managing director. Laurence talks to Matt about how he has been a passionate collector and dealer of culturally and historically important music memorabilia for over 20 years. pop icon Specializes in high-end music memorabilia, Laurence has traveled the world buying and selling guitars, costumes, handwritten lyrics, awards, owned and used by rock and roll legends such as Bob Dylan, U2, Bowie and more contemporary music icons like Lady Gaga, Hozier, Rihanna and Coldplay. Laurence shares with us how he specializes in representing musicians, collectors and their estates in the sale of their archives to research institutions and museums. Laurence shares with us some of his own personal story outside the work he does with Pop Icons and his most rewarding deals and the excitement of leading a secret life in the beginning of this adventure. Thanks to Laurence for coming onto the show and sharing his life story. To Find out more please check out www.popicons.com/rare-music-memorabilia Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Andrew O'Connell- Video Production - www.libertiesphoto.ie Josh O' Keeffe- Social Media & Promotion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Denis Murphy. Denis is the creator and host of the happy mindset podcast. Denis is also the author of  a fantastic book "Taking my life back".  on the show Denis and Matt spoke about the creation of the happy mindset post and the value that has brought to Denis's life. Denis shared with us the failures and success that has been his greatest teacher in life. Denis wrote the book Taking my life back in 2019. Taking my Life Back  depicts an insightful journey of how to break away from the social stigma and mental labels that have branded some of us since childhood. Throughout the book the Denis articulates some of the personal trials he was faced with as he navigates his way through paranoia, hallucinations and addictive behaviours. In doing so he creates a structure for those individuals looking to overcome the traumatic me-against-the-world/kill-or-be-killed mentality in favour of gaining the emotional intelligence needed to rewrite the script, plot and setting of their past, present and future. Matt read the book prior to the chat and he absolutely loved the book and highly recommends it. Denis and Matt cover some of Matt's favorite parts of the book and the amazing quotes at the start of each chapter. Thanks to Denis for coming onto the show and sharing his life story. To Find out more please check out www.thehappymindset.com https://thehappymindset.com/book Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Andrew O'Connell- Video Production - www.libertiesphoto.ie Josh O' Keeffe- Social Media & Promotion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

on this weeks show Matt spoke to Paddy Brosnan. Paddy is a mindfulness & meditation teacher, inspirational speaker and author. Paddy and Matt spoke about his spiritual journey that start for paddy In his early thirties when Paddy experienced a radical shift in how he wanted to live his life. This marked the beginning of an intense inward journey of spiritual development. Paddy left behind the world of business and devoted the next several years to developing his awareness through the practice of mindfulness and meditation and is honoured to include The Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh and The Ven. Panchen Otrul Rinpoche among his teachers and inspirations. over the last 15 years paddy has devoted himself to understanding and deepening this transformation. After Reading Paddy's book "This Works" Matt found Paddy’s teachings very simple but at the same time profound. At the heart of this is a very direct and accessible insight into how the development of awareness can ultimately bring us a deeper sense of contentment and happiness. Paddy's message is simple and delivered with humour and compassion has helped countless people find inner peace and fulfillment in their lives.  what Matt found so endearing about paddy and the interview was Paddy's refreshing honesty and the insight paddy gives his audience to his own personal life where he applies his mindfulness practice to his family life. Paddy and Matt had the absolute craic during the interview. Matt highly recommends Paddy's book. it was a fantastic read. His message is very simplistic and his genuine love for his work pours out of the book and paddy. Paddy is currently busy with public speaking and travels extensively delivering workshops and retreats as well as visiting schools to encourage mindfulness in children.Please check out his book - “This works, How to Use Mindfulness to Calm the Hell Down and Just Be Happy” (Hay House Publishing) is available everywhere books are sold. Thanks to Paddy for coming onto the show and sharing his life story. To Find out more please check out www.paddybrosnan.com Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Andrew O'Connell- Video Production - www.libertiesphoto.ie Josh O' Keeffe- Social Media & Promotion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Denis Murphy. Denis is the creator and host of the happy mindset podcast. Denis is also the author of  a fantastic book "Taking my life back".  on the show Denis and Matt spoke about the creation of the happy mindset post and the value that has brought to Denis's life. Denis shared with us the failures and success that has been his greatest teacher in life. Denis wrote the book Taking my life back in 2019. Taking my Life Back  depicts an insightful journey of how to break away from the social stigma and mental labels that have branded some of us since childhood. Throughout the book the Denis articulates some of the personal trials he was faced with as he navigates his way through paranoia, hallucinations and addictive behaviours. In doing so he creates a structure for those individuals looking to overcome the traumatic me-against-the-world/kill-or-be-killed mentality in favour of gaining the emotional intelligence needed to rewrite the script, plot and setting of their past, present and future. Matt read the book prior to the chat and he absolutely loved the book and highly recommends it. Denis and Matt cover some of Matt's favorite parts of the book and the amazing quotes at the start of each chapter.    Thanks to Denis for coming onto the show and sharing his life story. To Find out more please check out www.thehappymindset.com https://thehappymindset.com/book Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Andrew O'Connell- Video Production - www.libertiesphoto.ie    Josh O' Keeffe- Social Media & Promotion

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Denis Ryan who is a Bio-dynamic Psychotherapist. Matt and Denis discuss Denis life journey that lead his to practicing psychotherapy. Denis explains to us that Biodynamic psychotherapy is a humanistic body-orientated branch of psychotherapy with the aim of bringing wholeness and wellness to the being. The service that Denis provides is an integrative approach to therapy where, in a safe held space, using a variety of tools from a variety of disciplines to meet each client's individual needs. Denis trained in Shamanism at the Irish Center for Shamanic Studies. Then wanting to broaden his skills beyond the trans-personaI, he embarked on a four-year higher-diploma training course in Biodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy, further exploring his interest in working with individuals on all levels: Mind, body and soul. Denis and Matt spoke about working with plant medicines such as Ayahuasca. Denis explains this can be a profound and evocative experience for many people, however many spaces do not give sufficient time to integrate experience. Denis uses the shamanic drum, art work and/or guided visualizations, plant medicine integration work aims to ground the Ayahuasca journey so that the individual can fully benefit from the teachings. Matt has experienced one of Denis's integrative plant based medicine work shops and he highly recommends it. Thanks to Denis for coming onto the show and sharing his life story. To Find out more please check out www.denisryantherapy.ie Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Josh O' Keeffe- Social Media & Promotion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Irish Rock Legend Ken Doyle. On the show Ken talked about his love for music and the influence of his family home had on his passion for music. ken share with us some funny and lovely memories of the creation of his band Bagatelle and the success of their hit summer in Dublin . Ken spoke to make about the passion of loving what you do and the importance of that in sustaining a career on your chosen path. At the end of the  interview ken spoke about the history of his home and also informed Matt about the spiritual ( Ghosts) guests that reside in the house uninvited. Thanks to Ken for coming onto the show and sharing his life story Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline -  www.shannonshopeline.ie Mental Health Warriors -  https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-373240606467593/ Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Josh O' Keeffe- Social Media & Promotion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-minds/message