Only Human Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
EP42 - Noelle McAlinden - Hope & Healing Through Art
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Creative Adviser, Artist, Educator, Curator of Exhibitions and Arts Activist committed to using the arts to promote Creativity & Self expression...
EP41 - Paul Gleeson - Being Fully Alive
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we journey through Paul's life so far we explore what it means to develop an Expedition Mindset, how to incorporate Daily Non-Negotiab...
EP40 - Dr Malie Coyne - Love In Love Out
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Malie Coyne is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Adjunct Psychology Lecturer at the National University of Ireland Galway who sits on the ...
EP39 - Laura Dowling - The Fabulous Pharmacist - Vaccine Myths & Lifestyle As Medicine
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the value of lifestyle practices in maintaining health, the expanding role of the Pharmacist, as well as some fact checking some...
EP38 - Diverse Ability, not Disability
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been avoiding making this episode. I don’t necessarily believe in disability, I believe in people and people have diverse abilities. The thin...
EP37 - Ruairí McKiernan - Spun Out & Hitching for Hope
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruairí McKiernan is an award-winning Irish social innovator, campaigner, podcast host, and the author of Hitching for Hope - a Journey into the Heart...
EP36 - Resilience, Burnout & Self-Care
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Only Human Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc and is produced by Evan Balfe 🎤 Until next time, stay well, stay curious....
EP35 - Permission To Be Human
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a while. We all need to create space sometimes to process, that doesn't mean we always give ourselves what we need. My absence on the podc...
EP34 - Dr. Colman Noctor - The Tyranny Of Choice
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Colman Noctor is a Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist. He has worked across a range of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Ser...
EP33 - Declan Coyle - Freedom To Choose
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A father of three, married to Annette, Declan Coyle is a Director of Andec Communications and one of Ireland’s most internationally experienced lead...
EP32 - Mark Shapiro - Are You Being Real?
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Showtime Networks exec, Mark Shapiro, is a relationship building expert and the founder of the LoveBomb app - the 1st ever relationship &...
EP31 - Philip McKernan - Permission To Dream
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As an Inspirational Speaker, Writer & Filmmaker Philip works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking c...
EP30 - Dr Damien Clarke - Pain To Potential
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Damien is a Counselling Psychologist and Corporate Wellbeing Expert. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a Doctorate in Counselling Psyc...
EP29 - Gary McGowan - How To Live Well: Health, Gratitude, Philosophy
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gary McGowan is a 25-year old health & fitness enthusiast, the co-owner of Triage Method, and a current medical student. With various practical qualif...
EP28 - Kirk Williams - Adapting The Adventure
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following a Spinal Cord Injury aged 23 Kirk Williams is a C6/7 Quadriplegic. This has not dampened his spirit. Kirk makes a living as an a...
EP27 - Fiona Lennon - Music, Teaching & Self Acceptance
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP27 - Fiona Lennon - Fiona Lennon (Fí) hails from Mullingar. Coming from a musical town Fí is her artist name. She began ...
EP26 - Justin Caffrey - Grief & Empathy - Mastering Your Mind
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you leave the extremes of private equity and hedge-funds for Buddhism, you can expect some exciting outcomes. After losing his son 10 years ago...
EP25 - Katie Geaney - Natural Born Optimist
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Geaney, although most commonly known in the Instagram realm as Natural Born Optimist, shares the twists and turns of her journey to becoming a H...
EP 24 - Shane Finn - Pushing Limits
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Finn from Dingle in County Kerry is a 28-year-old Ultra Endurance Athlete & Charity Fundraiser. Since starting running almo...
EP23 - Brian Pennie - Change Is Possible
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On October 8 2013, Brian Pennie experienced his first day clean after 15 years of chronic heroin addiction. Instead of perceiving his addiction as a f...
EP22 - Pat Divilly - Validation, Acceptance & Approval
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is an author, speaker and high performance coach who is passionate about helping people reach new levels of purpose, passion and fulfilment throug...
EP21 - From The Makers - Creating A Space & What We Learned Over 20 Episodes
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In many ways it's crazy to think the Only Human Podcast has reached 20 episodes. In this episode we welcome Evan Balfe, the producer, onto the mic. We...
EP20 - Dr Hannah McCormack - Tackle Your Feelings, Racism, Discrimination & Compassion Fatigue
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is hard to believe we are at the point of releasing our twentieth episode. It just goes to show what can happen in a short space of time when peopl...
EP19 - Rian Doris - The Science Of Flow - Peak Performance - Head Trauma
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rian Doris is the Chief Growth Director at The Flow Research Collective. Rian holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy & Economics from Trin...
EP18 - Rebecca Winckworth - The Musicians Life, Being A Sustainability Entrepreneur & Life In Columbia
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Winckworth is a professional singer who has toured across the world as a soloist with shows such as Anúna, Celtic Nights, Ragús and Titanic ...
EP17 - First & Last Breath
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the breath so much attention goes on the first and last breath, but what about the breaths in between. The first and last act of our ...
EP16 - Conor O'Keeffe - This Is The Time That You Fight - Liking Yourself - Failure, Triumph, Honesty
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A 28 year old ultra runner from Cork, Conor O'Keeffe says it as it is. He doesn't pull any punches in how he lives his life with remarkable hone...
EP15 - Beginners Mindset, A Fresh Perspective
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores a fresh perspective - What is beginner’s mind? It involves dropping our expectations and preconceived ideas about something, a...
EP14 - Gerry Duffy - Life Rewards Effort - Pathological Fear To Professional Speaker
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A role model of mine and a wonderful example of someone endeavouring to express his potential, as he says "life rewards effort", I am delighted to hav...
EP13 - Imperfect Action
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have ambitions, hopes, dreams, things we want to learn and do but so many of us never take the first step, we get in our own way. Fundamentally...
EP12 - Death, My Guidance Counselor - Mark Maxwell
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aged 19 Mark Maxwell was on a gap year in Australia training to be a professional rugby player when on a trip with friends he had a heart attack. It ...
EP11 - A 60 Second Talk - Three Lessons My Spinal Cord Injury Taught Me
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They say we learn the most from the most challenging times in our lives. I believe this can be true, if we are willing to open ourselves to looking f...
EP10 - Comfortable In My Own Skin, Becoming Me - Marie Tonra
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features my good friend Marie Tonra. We explore her journey of self discovery and uncovery as she went through the trials and uncertainty...
EP09 - Traits To Thrive - What We Can Learn From Children
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During times of challenge and uncertainty we can feel at a loose end or unprepared. What todays episode explores is the fact that as a child you devel...
EP08 - Life Is Short, Is It Yours? From The Heart with Thomas McCormack (The Millennial Coach)
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas is a Mayo man. Having given it a go in Dublin and almost losing himself in a life that wasn't his own Thomas made some changes and retrained as...
EP07 - At Your Best - Who & How Do You Want To Be In The World?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all get pulled off course sometimes, we face setbacks, challenge or adversity or we find ourselves living by someone else's version of success. Get...
EP06 - John Doran - Wisdom & Wellbeing
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of information where anyone can acquire knowledge, John Doran is refreshingly full of wisdom. John has been a teacher and guidance counse...
EP05 - Are You “Should-ing” On Yourself?
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The language we use has a huge influence on our perceptions, feelings and actions. So often we talk about what we or others should do/be, should have ...
EP04 - Joe O'Brien - Staying Well, Health Psychology Made Practical
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O'Brien is a trainee Health Psychologist who works with Spectrum Mental Health and is the founder of the @HeadFirst0 instagram account and podcast...
EP03 - Dead Time or Alive Time? - What Can You Learn From Coronavirus?
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my first solo cast I explore the ways this period can be used. Will it be a time of growth or decline, dead or alive time? How can you learn from t...
EP02 - Conor Devine - Hope & Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A businessman, plant based ironman triathlete, author, innovator, single dad of two, Conor Devine has his plate full. He does all this whilst living w...
EP01 - Only Human - Let Me Explain
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Only Human Podcast. My name is Jack Kavanagh and I am delighted you have decided to tune in. Only Human recognises that we are each sim...