Ryan O’Connell: Beyond Special

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 28 This week we were lucky enough to have the one and only Dr. Amen, America's number one psychiatrist! Join Leah as she dives into the colorful tapestry of the human brain and explores the mysteries behind mental health and happiness. In this episode, Dr. Amen shares stories of his groundbreaking work with A-listers like Justin Bieber. Find out how he uses his expertise and brain scans to decode the secrets hidden in the nooks and crannies of the human mind.

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 27 Leah sits down with Adult Entertainment Icon, Asa Akira and new P*rn H*b head, Alex Kekesi. And there’s much to discuss. Leah shares a big surprise with her guests and Alex & Asa talk about the exciting changes in the world of all things P*rn H*b. Tune in as Leah’s back with more outrageous commentary and big “pro ho” energy. And check out Asa & Alex’s new podcast, Terms of Service across streaming platforms.

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 26 Dr. Nicole LePera, known to her over 2 million Instagram followers as  @TheHolisticPsychologist  sat down with Leah to discuss the release of her new book, How To Be The Love You Seek. Leah asks what it means to be a "Holistic" Psychologist along with a variety of questions about Dr. Nicole's unique approach to mental health.

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 25 Alana Zeitchik currently has 6 family members being held hostage. Sharon, David, Emma & Julie Cunio & Danielle and Amelia Alony. They were kidnapped on Oct. 7th, during an attack by the Palestinian terrorist organization, Hamas along southern Israel, an attack that also left over 1,400 civilians and troops dead. Many are calling this Israel's 9/11. Leah sits with Alana to hear how she is coping with such devastating circumstances, how she's able to remain hopeful and to hear about her and her family's incredible resilience. To learn more about Alana's family members you can follow the account @bringourfamilyhome on IG

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 24 Mosheh Oinounou, Emmy-Winning Former Executive Producer for CBS news FOX news and Bloomberg news takes time from reporting to sit down with Leah and share his extensive knowledge about the current conflict in the Middle East. They discuss the decisions that lead to the formation of Israel, the role America has played in the region, along with the United Nations, rising political tensions here in the states along with President Trump. It's a history lesson and it's a somber discussion about a very volatile situation along one of the world's major political fault lines.

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 23 Finally! Martin Snow, ex-professional boxer, life coach, New Yorker, owner of the Trinity boxing gym and Leah's personal trainer who was regularly featured along side her on RHONY is making his first appearance on the Leah McSweeney show. The dynamic duo get back to squabbling, pontificating, debating and philosophizing. They discuss a wide, wide range of topics but mostly Martin gives us his strange and wonderful mix of Brooklyn street smarts, Roman Catholicism, Jungian psychology and Eastern mysticism. It's all over the place... just like the best boxing matches.

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 22 It’s the collab we’ve all been waiting for! Dave from the Dopey Podcast, a podcast about Drugs, Addiction and Dumb Sh*t visits Leah for episode 22 of The Leah McSweeney Show. They talk about drugs and alcohol, recovery, childhood trauma, generational trauma, more drugs, more alcohol, drugs again… there’s a lot of talk about drugs & alcohol! But Leah and Dave manage to touch on these seemingly dark topics in a hilarious way and how they've navigated adulthood & parenting while being clean and sober. Tune in for the debauchery and tune in for the spiritual growth!

The Leah McSweeney Show: Episode 20 We have an amazing guest for this week’s show, Complex’s Aria Hughes. Fashion & music journalist Aria currently holds the title, Executive Creative Director for the media juggernaut, Complex Networks. She and Leah discuss the current state of Street Wear, their love affair with Ice Spice, ask if Beyonce can ever be criticized, is Britney ok, is J-lo trying too hard?… and much more!

Episode 20 of The Leah McSweeney Show: I’m so excited for you check out this week’s guest. It’s the one and only Ryan O’Connell, actor, director, writer… all around talent and hilarious individual. We discuss why I’m going to start pegging men & women alike, how men’s prostate is the heavenly light at the end of their butthole and why And Just Like That is hot garbage but I still like to watch it. Of course Ryan shares his unique experience as a gay man with Cerebral Palsy. We also talk SAG strike, Lena Dunham, sobriety and so much more!

Originally aired August 7th, 2023 Episode 19 of The Leah McSweeney Show: This episode I welcome to the show, longtime friend, former Married To the Mob employee & collaborator, Diana (last name redacted!). Diana and I go way back but we get right up to speed, reminiscing about some of our terrible exes, discussing serial killers, along with asking questions like, why are the Kardashian’s incapable of being honest about their plastic surgeries?