Sober Mess Podcast
Episodes
#78 Glen Murray - Becoming Sober
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by my friend Glen Murray, Glen is the author of the powerful book Born Different where he opens up about life with ADHD and his lif...
#77 Paul Rooney - Finding Peace In The Outdoors
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by the incredible Paul Rooney. Paul is the creator of Muddy Soul's Adventures and a keen advocate for the outdoors. Paul shares his...
Overcoming The Inner Critic & Building Self-Confidence
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I share my strategy for overcoming that inner voice that can make us doubt ourselves. I chat gratitude and how gratitude for the simple things in life...
#76 Dan Karaty - Recovery & Gratitude
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by my good friend Dan Karaty, Dan is an American TV personality, actor, producer, dancer and choreographer. Dan tells his inspirati...
#75 Alex McRobert - Happy And Sober
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Alex McRobert, also known as Sober Yoga Girl, is a former party girl turned international yoga teacher and sober lifestyle coach...
Replacing Bad Habits With Good Habits
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I chat about filling that void with all the good stuff in life, from sea swims to hiking to a healthy circle of friends. I talk about what habit...
#74 Seanie Smyth - Mind Yourself
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by the mighty Seanie Smyth. Seanie grew his Yoga business from just a few people on Portmarnock beach at first, which went on to at...
9 Years Sober
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I celebrate 9 years alcohol free. I talk gratitude I have for the sober life, the people I met along the way and the things I do today that make...
The Cracks That Let The Light In
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sea dips are great for creative sparks so I done an episode about my thought provoking sea dip in a storm today. After the storm I noticed a rainbow a...
#72 Darren Conway - The Art of Laughter
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Conway is one of Irelands top comics. His comedy sketches are famous around the world during the lock down and he recently co-starred in the RT...
#71 Ciara McCullough - Discover Your Worth
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by the powerful Ciara McCullough. Ciara opens up about her battles with mental health and how a hospitalisation led her making a ch...
#69 Lisa Doolan - Living Your Best Sober Life
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by the big sis and Neuroscience Life Coach Lisa Doolan, who recently achieved one year without alcohol! We talk about the great cra...
#68 Seamus Fox - Mindset Junkie
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Fox is a Coach, business owner, Podcaster, Ted Talker, Mentor. He's the author of A Crash Course to Success and the Founder of The Mindset Junk...
#67 Christine Higgins - Full Moon Healing
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Breathwork, Yoga and Reiki master Christine Higgins. Christine is one of the hosts of the hugely popular Full Moon Healing Circl...
#66 Adapting To Whatever Life Brings
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I nattered about the great wisdom I get from the lobster pots down at the Forty Foot and a very dodgy first day at work. I also natter about ove...
#65 Brian Pennie - Change Is Always Possible
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by the great Brian Pennie. He's someone who overcame nearly 20 years of heroin addiction to become a neuroscience lecturer in Trini...
#64 Mark Fleming - Building An Unstoppable Mindset
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Mark Fleming aka IronManMark. Mark has competed in over 8 IronMan races, 100mile Ultra Marathons and many other endurance sports...
#62 Sana Govender - Learning To Be Kind To Yourself
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Psychologist and Performance Coach, Sana Govender. Sana Is a Performance Coach with Munster Rugby and also the host of his own P...
#61 Keith Walsh - Be Creative, Be Brave, Be Mental
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Presenter, Podcaster, Artist and writer, Keith Walsh. Keith and myself spoke about learning to be a kid again and not take life ...
#60 Jody Ventura - Sober Empowerment
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to Empowered Sobriety Coach Jody Ventura. We had a chat about the amazing life that can be had after alcohol, and that alcohol depency i...
#058 - Finding Your Sense Of Self Worth
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I chat about how we can base our selfworth/value on external factors, jobs, possessions, validation etc. Just to realise that happiness and fulfilment...
#057 David O'Connor - Learning to Accept Yourself
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David O’Connor an ultra endurance athlete who ran 10 marathons in 10 days and a mental health advocate who is using his own experiences with depress...
#056 Daniel Ewing - Finding Peace Through Fear
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Podcast I talk to Vblogger, Podcaster, MMA Fighter, Entrepreneur, a Roscommon man from Boyle and famously known on Youtube as the Craic Master...
#055 Gratitude & Motivation
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I express my gratitude for life today having just completed my first 70.3 Hard Man Triathlon. I natter about being grateful for the si...
#053 Joe Byrne - Using Creativity For Mental Wellbeing
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Actor, Poet, Musician and overall sound fella, Joe Byrne! We chat about how creativity is one of the best resources for mental w...
#052 Jacqueline Campion & Lisa Doolan - Recovery from Eating Distress & Finding Balance In Life
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to Jacqueline from Marino Therapy Centre, who specialise in Eating Distress. We talk about binge/comfort eating to the mental and physic...
#51 Natasha Vavasour - Belonging In Nature
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke Cacao Ceremony Guide and Mindfulness Instructor, Natasha Vavasour. We discussed the incredible impact Nature can have on our wellbeing a...
#50 Jen Healy (Yin Yoga Jen) - Keep Shining Your Light
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm grateful that I got to share space with this incredible person and have such a powerful conversation, we spoke about campassion, truama, and heali...
#49 Sleep Coach Tom Coleman - Wake Up and Sleep Well
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by a sleep expert, health scientist and a shift work specialist Tom Coleman. We spoke developing a healthier mindset and why our mi...
#48 Lisa Doolan - Pain 2 Power
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My first Podcast from a professional studio and I was delighted to record it with the sis Lisa! We talk about mental health, burning out, having posit...
#047 David Kerrigan - Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Dave Kerrigan who shares his inspirational story of overcoming fear. Dave went for an MRI for shoulder pain only for a doctor to...
#046 - Wounds to Wisdom
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the Vico after a dip, I talk about the great things that come from our wounds and our struggles in life. I also chat about the tools ...
#045 Lisa Doolan - Sober Vibes and Sea Dips
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined with Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor and CEO of the Wellbeingqueen Lisa Doolan. We spoke about living life sober and finding altern...
#044 Fill Your Bucket With Goodness
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I chat about remembering to rest and relax as anxiety and feeling low is usually a sign of being exhausted. I natter about filling your feel-good buck...
#043 Ben Forsyth - MMA, Philosophy & Finding A Sense of Purpose
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by former professional MMA fighter, coffee educator and content creator Ben Forsyth. We delved into the demension of philosophy and...
#042 Imposter Syndrome & Accepting Ourselves
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about how imposter syndrome impacted me and how I learnt to overcome it. Imposter Syndrome can feel like you don't quite belong, internal feeli...
#040 Stephen Malone - From Pro Poker To Yogi
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to Stephen Malone who went from one of Ireland's top poker players to become a Yogi. Stephen quit the Poker lifestyle to seek a deeper c...
#039 Chatting Procrastination and Self Belief In The Park 🌳
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode from my friend Jade's Podcast. We talked about mindset and developing a healthy inner dialogue. Becoming your own best friend and o...
Talking Mental Health and Dryrobes on 2fm 📻
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was asked to speak on 2fm on behalf of Aware which is a Mental Health Support charity, about the benefits the outdoors has on our Mental Health and ...
#038 Joe Costello - Mindset and Performance 💯
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had a powerful conversation with mindset and Performance coach Joe Costello. He was recently awarded “Best Innovative Business Mentor” (Ir...
#037 Graham McCormack - Addicted To Succeeding
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Graham McCormack is a professional boxer who overcame addiction, prison, homelessness and suicide attempts to become one of the most inspiring athlete...
#036 Ken O'Driscoll - Finding Peace In The Simple Things 🙌
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by endurance athlete and founder of Cherry Orchard Running Club, Ken O'Driscoll. We chat about overcoming challenges such as mental...
#034 Sarah Hourigan - Get In To The Outdoors 🌴
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Sarah Hourigan, the founder of Nature Therapy Ireland. Sarah gave up her 9-5 office job to work in the Outdoors to rediscover he...
#033 David Farrell - Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of having a very open and honest conversation with my friend David Farrell. David is a Poet, Podcaster and Creative Writer, who use...
#032 Pat Divilly - Becoming Comfortable In Your Own Skin 🙌
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had to privilege to talk to one of my Icons and biggest motivations. Pat's self development seminars and base camp completely changed my minds...
#031 Melissa McDermott - The Great Outdoors and Mental Health 🌳
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had a powerful conversation with the Founder of Galz Gone Wild, Mel McDermott. We spoke about how using nature can be the best tool for good ...
#030 Breathe With Niáll - Finding Calmness in the Cold
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke with Níall Ó Murchú. Niáll is an Instructor of the Wim Hoff method. He guides people through the cold, nature and their breath. Thes...
#029 Dee Newell - Just Keep Swimming 🏊
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was delighted to speak to Dee from the Sea today. Dee has been embracing the sea her whole life, having swam across the English Channel as well as S...
#028 Brendan Kavanagh - What Is Happiness
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to one of Ireland's top Entrepreneurs, Spiritual Teacher and Co-founders of The Shauna Kavanagh Foundation which supports the family and...
#027 Dina Erie - Manifesting Goodness Into Your Life 💪
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I spoke to the Great and Powerful Dina. Dina is Singer/Song-Writer and Creative Genius. We spoke about changing our mindset and using pain and s...
#026 Shay O'Brien - Remember To Breath 🙏
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recorded this Podcast live in the People's Park Dún Laoghaire. We talk about the Power of Deep Breathing and how discovering healthy resources lik...
#025 Dylz - Behind The Masks We Wear 🙌
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Irish Hip-Hop sensation Dylz. We talked about the masks we can hide behind and overcoming the fear of being yourself. We also ch...
#024 Steven Farrell - Finding Your Purpose 👌
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talked to the Incredible Steven Farrell, who is a Cancer Survivor, Artist and Life Coach who uses his own experiences to help and motivate peo...
#022 Josh Connolly - Humanising Mental Health 🙌
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I speak to one of the most influencial Mental Health Advocates in the UK Josh Connolly about society changing how they look at mental health Mental He...
#021 Maria Walsh Healy - Aware Support Line 🙌
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Powerful chat with Maria, who is the Support Line Manager @Aware. Aware is a Mental Health Support Line in Ireland. We talk about the vital part their...
#020 Scotty O'Neill - Our Journey From Drunks to Monks 😇
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to one of my closest friends and Bray Celeb (in his own head) Scotty O'Neill. We talk about our journey into finding Sober livi...
#018 Ali Swift - Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks with your Wellness Toolbox
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to award winning author and holistic therapist Ali Swift about developing a wellness toolbox to help you deal with Anxiety, Int...
#017 Lisa Doolan - Finding your Winning Formula 👌
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by Life Coach, Yogi and Meditation Instructor.. Lisa Doolan. We talk about finding a successful formula in which you can thrive physi...
#016 Jason Brophy - Travelling, barbering and finding sobriety in your early 20s 🌍
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I chat to one of my best pal Jason about how we over came our alcoholic woes in our early twenties. We talk about how our drinking behavour impacte...
#013 Cycling, camping & coping 💪
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the incredible wisdom in Disney Films. Going camping in Achill Island and cycling 130km through Mayo. I also share about ...
#011 Where's your head at?
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the opportunities and potential that come of choas, that change of routine is a good thing. I also go into about how to i...
E9: Keith Fahey - Premier League and Addiction
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with former Premier League and Irish International Footballer Keith Fahey about mental health and the demands the Premier League can have on yo...
#8 Marathons, Buddhism and my New Intro 😏
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
4 days after running my solo Marathon for charity, I chat about Recovery, Buddhism, Dodgey Accents, Recognising your achievement and aiming towards go...
#7 Matt Burke - Talking mental health with my good friend and host of the Magic Minds Podcast 🙌
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure to interview Matt, we discuss mental health and the range of tools you can use to improve your well being. We also chat about how it...
#6 Addiction, sea swimming and Dodgey underpants 😳
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about how wearing a dodgy pair of underpants for a Sea Dip led me to talking about addiction and dependency. Including going in...
#5 Lisa Doolan - Interview with a Wellness Coach 🙌
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My first Live Interview 🙌 In this Live Podcast I interview Wellness and Business Coach, Lisa Doolan. We talk about setting goals and that having a ...
#4 Travelling The Wesshht Coast of Ireland and healthy ways to deal with stress
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about my love for the Wessshhhht Coast of Ireland. I speak about Stress and Healthy ways to deal with Stress.
#3 Embracing Fear and Pain
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pain and Fear are our best motivators. Utilise them to trigger meaningful change in our lives. Lean into fear, embrace it, own it 💪
#2 Mental Health and Why our brain does what it does
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I encounter seals and mental health. I talk about our brains and how it's a primal tool which can be useful in if you live in the wild but mightnt alw...
#1 Day one, one day
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I took finally action to make my first Podcast 😁 thanks to the wise of men I met down the 40ft for the motivation