Magic Minds Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 63 - Autism Awareness - Mark O' Keefe Oct 28, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Mark O' O'Keeffe . On the show Mark talked about how he and his partner Aimee their struggled to get their son Riley into a school as he has autism. Mark shares with us the frustration the family have gone through as door after door has been shut in their face as young Riley has non verbal autism. Mark spoke openly and honestly about the daily difficulties that impact the family face raising a child with autism. Mark and Matt spoke about the beautiful and powerful letter that Mark wrote to Riley, his love for Aimee and so much more!

This episode not only raises awareness for autism but also the common struggles of all the people of Ireland living with disabilities and also marginalized groups.

Thanks to Mark for coming onto the show and sharing his and Aimee's story in service of Autism Awareness.

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

Episode 62 - Pado Timmins -The Miracle of Raiya Oct 14, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Pado Timmins. On the show Pado talks about how he and his partner Rachel met, their experience with IVF and other treatments, at what point they decided to go the IVF route, on whether they felt a stigma around the treatment, the resilience they both showed, how the process impacted their relationship, the heartbreak they went through, the miracle of Raiya , the meaning behind Raiya’s name and so much more!

Thanks to Pado for coming onto the show and sharing his and Rachel's 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

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 61 - Chris Fallon - A Moment For Mindfulness Sep 23, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Chris Fallon. Chris is the founder of the Facebook group ' A Moment For Mindfulness. On the show Chris talks about how he started the group, the responses he has received from the group, meditation, what it was like growing up, his battle with addiction, mindfulness and so much more!

Thank you to Chris for coming onto the show!

If you would like to check out 'A Moment For Mindfulness' on Facebook please visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361847060817076/

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

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 60 - Mind, Body & Wallet - Joe Doyle Sep 09, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Joe Doyle. Joe is an Entrepreneur from Dublin. On the show Joe talks about what it was like growing up in Clondalkin, his views on the education system in Ireland, the two programs he runs to help people/business owners, what failures he has learned from, the best piece of advice he's ever been given, the most common mistakes he sees in business and so much more!

Huge thank you to Joe for taking the time to come on the show and speak with us.

If you would like to contact Joe or learn more about the programs he offers please visit - https://www.facebook.com/JoeDoyleEntrepreneur/

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

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 59 - Atulyamitra - Love & Kindness Aug 26, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Atulyamitra. Atulyamitra is a Buddhist Order member at the Dublin Buddhist Centre. On the show Matt and Atulyamitra talk about Buddhism, meditation. awakening, metta bhavana meditation, mindfulness, whether Buddhism is a religion or not, love, judgement, love, kindness and so much more!

Huge thank you to Atulyamitra for coming onto the show.

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

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 58 - Change is possible- Brian Pennie Aug 22, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt spoke with Brian Pennie. Brian is a writer, speaker and lecturer at UCD and Trinity College. On the show Brian talks about his upcoming book, what his PHD is looking at, his struggles with addiction, at what point he decided to go to college, the impact of meditation, the boat metaphor, anti fragility, favorite books and so much more!

Huge thank you to Brian for coming onto the show and sharing his story with us.

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

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 57 - Dr Treasa Kenny Aug 03, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Treasa Kenny. Treasa is a Lecturer and Academic Programme Coordinator at Maynooth University. On the show Treasa talks about her backround, conflict resolution, mediation, the type of people Treasa deals with when it comes to conflict and mediation, traveller mediation service, thoughts on equality and inclusion in Ireland and so much more!

Huge thank you to Dr Treasa Kenny for coming on the show.

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

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 56 - Not All Superheroes Wear Capes - Fran Dempsey Jul 15, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast, Matt sat down and spoke with Fran Dempsey. Fran came on the show to talk about the loss of his son Ryan to suicide and how much of a superhero Ryan was. On the show Fran talks about the increasing rates of suicide , representing the Mental Health Warrior at Gay Pride, the stigma around mental health , at what point himself and his family seen a change in Ryan , the poor care that the family and Ryan received from the Healthcare services , the positive impact that Ryan has had on other people's life's , the importance of communication , how amazing the community is within the Liberties , the work that the Mental Health Warriors do and loads more!

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

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 55 - Psychotherapist - Jason Brennan Jul 03, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Jason Brennan. Jason is a Psychotherapist and co-author of the book 'Win: Proven Strategies for Success in Sport, Life and Mental Health' . On the show Jason talks about his book, his mission in life, anxiety and depression, the three different types of stress, mental skills, working with sports people such as Ronan O'gara and Dan Carter for the book and so much more!

Huge thank you to Jason for giving us his time and coming on the show. It was a pleasure.

If you would like to know more about the work Jason does you can visit his website http://thinkwell-ireland.com/ or contact him at Jason@thinkwell-ireland.com

Special thanks to our:

Sponsors:

Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com

Supports:

Shannon's Hopeline - www.shannonshopeline.ie

Magic Minds Podcast Team

Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion

Episode 54 - Dr Karl Neff Jun 25, 2019

Show notes

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Karl Neff. Karl is a Consultant Endocrinologist. On the show Karl talks about how he got started in Endocrinology, How psychical health issues affect mental health, his work with the National Gender Service, suicide rates among the transgender community, how judgemental society can be, what supports people can access and much more!

Huge thank you to Karl for coming on the show. It was a pleasure!

Special thanks to our: Sponsors:

Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com

Magic Minds Podcast Team

Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend

Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion