Let’s LISTEN! with Ciarán McBreen

For episode 6 of session 3, we talk to life coach Linda Bonnar. Linda shares with us her challenges with regard to an eating disorder and how this had such a profound impact on her education, home life and relationships.    Through her own understanding of the disorder, the support of her family and the many hours of cognitive training and therapy, Linda tells us how she overcame such challenges and explains the life choices she made to make her ‘cope’ with the illness. This is a truly honest and emotional episode where Linda shows that even today, finding body compassion dosnt come easy! To find out more about the strategies identified by Linda, check out her amazing books that provide simple and realistic tools to help people overcome a range of challenges: ‘Press play’ and ‘Just three things’. You can connect with Linda on instagram @lindbonnar_lifecoaching or Linkedin by searching Linda Bonnar. Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147

In this New Years’ Day special, Ciarán provides some top tips and tricks to help you achieve your goals for 2023.  We discuss: Setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Bound) State Management – How to get you in the right physical and emotional state to achieve your goal How to set goals and take actions that make you happy From everybody at CMB Coaching, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you lots of success in 2023.

In episode 4, Sandy Stirling tells us about the challenges he has experienced with a troubled marriage and the heartache associated with life in a broken family. Sandy shares with us the lengths he went to help him overcome such challenges, and gives us a taste of the amazing work he is currently doing for MND (Motor Neurone Disease). As Sandy says, it could be a one-hour cycle or 24 hours on the saddle, we can all play a part to support this wonderful cause. The ultimate goal? To help find a cure for MND! Are you ready to hop on your bike for MND 24? To find out more, please contact Sandy at: [email protected] Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147

Today we talk to James Greenen; the principal dancer from the world-renowned Irish dancing show ‘Riverdance’.  In this episode, James shares with us his Irish dancing journey and the bank of skills that helps him perform to a global audience year after year.  In addition, James takes us on the Riverdance tour and gives us a taste of the stresses and strains associated with it; both physically and mentally.  For anyone out there who wants to believe that dreams do come true, and who may need some inspiration to meet that dream, this podcast is for you. You can find out more about James on @jimbogreenan on Instagram.  Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147

In this short episode, we highlight men's mental health and discuss the reason why Jonathan and Ciaran grew moustaches for the month of November to promote Movember. Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. Along with Jonathan and Ciarán, many men across the globe put their razors to one side to support the cause!   You can find out more about Jonathan on @Jonathaharkin on Instagram.    Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147  

For the first episode of season three, Ciarán talks to educator and Irish examiner journalist Jenny Horgan. Jenny shares her views and opinions on the irish education system where she expresses concerns about how the curriculum prepares young people for the demands of adult life. In addition, Jenny highlights challenges teachers face with regard to resources available to support them to deliver best practices, and puts forward her idealistic education model that will help serve students better.  Jenny has put pen to paper and written a book on the topic she is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about: ‘O Captain, My Captain’: One Teacher’s Call for Change in the Irish Education. Available on amazon.  To find out more about Jenny please see Jenny Horgan on Linkedin or [email protected]

Episode 6 gives our listeners an opportunity to see that when you have hit rock bottom, the only way is up! Sir Marco Robinson shares with us his challenging background story where he finds himself homeless, jobless and scavenging for any opportunity that comes his way. Through determination, grit and commitment to himself, Sir Marco tells us how he transformed his life and uses his skills to support others who aspire to dream like him. As seen on the channel four documentary ‘Get a house for free’ Marco equips us with three principles of success that has made him the man he is today. To find out more about Sir Marco, please see marcorobinsonnow on IG. Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147

In this episode, Lousin Mehrabi discusses a topic that no parent ever wants to face. She shares with us the heartbreaking news that her son Alex has a fatal disease; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With a diagnosis that only gets worse and has no cure, Lousin explains how she negotiates her way into coping with this and identifies what strategies she puts in place to provide the best life she can for Alex. With a clear message to take nothing for granted and live life to its fullest, Lousin and her family are truly admirable.  To find out more about Lousin, please see https://www.linkedin.com/in/lousin-mehrabi/ Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147

For episode four of season two, we do it differently. Ciarán shares his interview with one of Dubai’s most highly respected talk show hosts, Helen Farmer. Here, Ciarán and Helen talk about body image and the negative effect it can have on people. They delve into body image stories from Ciarán's newly released book LISTEN! and share their own views and feelings associated with the topic. Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. To find out more about Helen, please see Helen Farmer | The Mothership on IG. Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147

Chris Haill - No other way out CONTENT WARNING - THIS PODCAST DISCUSSED SUICIDE In this episode, Chris Haill talks about the challenges he has experienced from a young teenager to adult life with regard to his mental health and inevitably his mental illness. In his story, Chris takes us to a very dark place where he sees no way out due to an array of reasons. Today, Chris is using his past pains to support others going through similar experiences, and with his company, ‘Moindforce’, Chris and his team are doing great work to help support and transform the lives of those in need.  If anyone is affected by this story please reach out or contact the relevant support networks available. To find out more about Chris, please see ‘Chris Haill’ on LinkedIn.  Please download and subscribe for more real stories from real people: Let's LISTEN with Ciarán McBreen. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-listen-with-ciar%C3%A1n-mcbreen/id1620022147