Social Fabric Podcast

Episode 199 - Katriona O'Sullivan - Author, Speaker, Professor

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of my conversation with Katriona O'Sullivan recorded in the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland, on the 11th of December 2025.Peter ...

Episode 198 - Katriona O'Sullivan - Author, Speaker, Professor

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 1 of my conversation with Katriona O'Sullivan recorded in the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland, on the 11th of December 2025.

Episode 196 - The Art Of Noise - Live with Francesco Turrisi and Tolu Makay

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at the Whale Theatre, a mix of music and conversation with Tolu Makay and Francesco Turrisi about music, influence, exploration, and wha...

Episode 193 - Tolü Makay - Singer/Songrwriter

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tolü Makay is an alternative genre-bending artist known for her raw storytelling. Since her breakout EP Being, she’s carved a unique space in Iri...

Episode 192 - Ciaran Avitabile & Keith McCabe - The World of Work

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ciaran and Keith have both been on the podcast before, but this time they are sharing their stories from a different angle.Both have had a similar tra...

Episode 190 - Wellness Overwhelm - Part 2 - Live at The Whale Theatre

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of wellness culture, constant health advice makes it easy to feel overwhelmed. This live podcast discusses how to navigate these messages e...

Episode 189 - Wellness Overwhelm Part 1 - Live at The Whale Theatre

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of wellness culture, constant health advice makes it easy to feel overwhelmed. This live podcast discusses how to navigate these messages e...

Episode 188 - AnnMarie O'Grady - Musician, Writer

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AnnMarie O'Grady is a singer, author and teacher. She has hosted a variety of events from music concerts, to tourist festivals to book launches. ...

Episode 187 - Francesco Turrisi - Composer - Musician

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Francesco is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy award winner, originally from Italy and currently living in Ireland. The press has describe...

Episode 186 - Darragh Power - Human Being

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Darragh is a sketch note artist, a musician, a coach and much more. In this conversation we explore his early life, what feeds his curiosity and inter...

Episode 185 - Fiachna Ó Bráonáin - Live a the Whale Theatre (part 2)

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had the privilege to spend an evening on stage with Fiachna Ó Bráonáin discussing his upbringing, the early day with the Hothouse Flowers and the...

Episode 184 - Fiachna Ó Bráonáin - Live a the Whale Theatre

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had the privilege to spend an evening on stage with Fiachna Ó Bráonáin discussing his upbringing, the early day with the Hothouse Flowers and the...

Episode 183 - Gavin Murphy - Rise at the Cove Cafe

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin is the manager of the Rise at the Cove Cafe, a Social Enterprise Cafe situated on the grounds of Carrig Eden. Beyond brewing and serving coffee...

Episode 182 - Merve Hokamp - Executive and Business Coach

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merve is an accredited executive and business coach and an MBA graduate. She is also a yoga and Pilates teacher, an avid international traveler, a b...

Episode 181 - The Art of Storytelling Part 2- Live at the Whale Theatre

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. I was joined on stage by Karen Kelly, Martin Doyle and Joanne Hession. We discus...

Episode 180 - The Art of Storytelling Part 1 - Live at the Whale Theatre

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. I was joined on stage by Karen Kelly, Martin Doyle and Joanne Hession. We discus...

Episode 179 - Kel Galavan - Money Coach

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kel Galavan is a money coach, author, and QFA. Kel penned the sell-out book Mindful Money: More Money, More Freedom, More Happiness. Her sole ai...

Episode 178 - Nicola Barry - Sex, Intimacy & Pleasure Coach

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Barry is Sex, Intimacy & Pleasure Coach and Somatic Sexological Bodywork. She is fulfilling a long-held dream & vision with lots of stu...

Episode 177 - Tom Coleman - Health Scientist and Sleep Coach

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Coleman is an experienced sleep coach who has been working globally for over ten years in the field of sleep analysis, health and wellbeing. He is...

Episode 176 - Pam Finn - PR consultant, Mentor, Filmmaker

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I first spoke to Pam a few years ago when she run a company called HastagMedia. Her interests and creativity have led her to new ventures, including p...

Episode 175 - Caroline Whelan - Owner Yoga Barre

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline is the founder of The Yoga Barre, a studio that offers a number of classes based on disciplines that she has studied over the years whilst tr...

Episode 174 - Brian Pennie Live - The power of human connections - Part 2

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of a live podcast with Dr. Brian Pennie, recorded in the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Ireland. The conversation delved into the impor...

Episode 173 - Brian Pennie - The power of human connections - Part 1

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording of a live podcast with Dr Brian Pennie, recorded in the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland. The conversation delved into the impor...

Episode 171 - Stephen Donnelly - Trainee Psychotherapist

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Donnelly is currently studying as a psychotherapist and counsellour, he is an artist and works as a freelance creative designer. In this candi...

Episode 169 - Les Keye - Musician/Producer

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Les is the lead singer and songwriter of the much-loved Dublin band The Wilde Oscars who released an album (Fish) as well as two EPs (Falling Down, Ne...

Episode 168 - Jamie Mittelman - Founder of Flame Bearers

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week my guest is Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of wo...

Episode 167 - Dermot Whelan - Media & Meditation expert Part 1

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was recorded live at the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Titled "Will the real Dermot Whelan please stand-up&quot...

Episode 166 - Dermot Whelan - Media & Meditation Expert Part 2

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was recorded live at the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Titled "Will the real Dermot Whelan please stand-up&quot...

Episode 165 - Corinna Nolan - Athlete/Long distance swimmer

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Corrina is a swimming instructor and is currently working with Enable Ireland and children with disability. In September 2023, Corrina became only one...

Episode 164 - Dr Anneli Driessen | International Metaphysical Academy Inc.

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally from Germany, Anneli has been in living in Canada for a number of years and that is were she has founded her International Metaphysical Aca...

Episode 163 - Ciaran Avitable - Advisor/Coach

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ciaran is an Advisor and Coach with experience in sales and consulting. Worked with large companies and scale-ups. Bi-lingual Italian/English, fluent ...

Episode 162 - Tanya Turner - Singer/Dancer

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya is " a left leg amputee, who lost my leg to cancer almost 5 years ago. I'm also a dancer, singer and trainee pole dancer/aerialist, who...

"It Takes a Village" Part 2

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the 12th May 2023, we launched the "It Takes a Village" initiative to address the mental health of our children. The initiative by Greyst...

"It Takes a Village" Part 1

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the 12th May 2023, we launched the "It Takes a Village" initiative to address the mental health of our children. The initiative by Greyst...

Episode 161 - Charlie Ryder - Artist - Carer

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is Charlie's second appearance on the show. I wanted to catch up with Charlie as he has been caring for his mother for the past few years but...

Episode 160 - Against All Odds with Paddy Slattery and Richael Timothy, Live at the Whale Theatre

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Live at the Whale Theatre with two amazing guests: Richael Timothy, Paralympian and Paddy Slattery, Filmmaker. Reframing the way we look and...

Episode 159 - Against all odds with Paddy Slattery and Richael Timothy - Live at the Whale Theatre (Part 1)

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Live at the Whale Theatre with two amazing guests: Richael Timothy, Paralympian and Paddy Slattery, Filmmaker. Reframing the way we look and ...

Episode 158 - Curiosity didn't Kill the Cat - Eímear Noone - Composer & Conductor

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eímear Noone is an Irish conductor and composer, best known for her award-winning work on video game music and movies. She was the first woman to ...

Episode 157 - Curiosity Didn't Kill the Cat - Sile Walsh / Artist

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Sile Walsh, an artist base in Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Sile's passion for the sea, surfing and swimming is refl...

Episode 155 - Curiosity didn't kill the Cat - Jen Martin

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest on the Curiosity didn't kill the Cat podcast is Jen Martin. We explore vulnerability and its role in the creative process. Along the...

Episode 154 - Curiosity didn't kill the Cat - Dave Zaboski

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a fascinating conversation with a fascinating man. Dave Zaboski is a classically trained painter, illustrator and former Senior Animator with ...

Episode 153 - From Couch to Eternity part 2 - Live from The Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded in the wonderful Whale Theatre, we looked at running from all angles. On stage with me are Barry Smyth (UCD Professor and Data Analyst), Emme...

Episode 152 - From Couch To Eternity - Live In the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded in the wonderful Whale Theatre, we looked at running from all angles. On stage with me are Barry Smyth (UCD Professor and Data Analyst), Emme...

From Couch to Eternity - Part 1 - Live at the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded in the wonderful Whale Theatre, we looked at running from all angles. On stage with me are Barry Smyth (UCD Professor and Data Analyst), Emme...

Episode 151 - Curiosity didn't kill the cat - with Bernie Fodor on Leonardo da Vinci

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we meet with the wonderful Bernie Fodor, a transformation advisor, coach and runner with an infinite passion for Leonardo da Vinci. We...

Episode 150 - Curiosity didn't kill the cat - With Darragh Power

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this limited series, we take on a journey of exploration on the subject of creativity.  Darragh and I will speak with a number of people about...

Social Fabric Live at the Whale Theatre with Fiona Brennan and Siobhan Murray

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An excerpt from the live podcast where we discussed how to combat burnout and create positive habits. Fiona Brennan and Siobhan Murray were my guests ...

Episode 149 - Live Podcast with Siobhan Murray and Fiona Brennan

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at The Whale Theatre in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland we discussed Burnout and how to combat it and also how to create positive habit...

Episode 148 - Live Podcast - with Fiona Brennan and Siobhan Murray - Part 1

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at The Whale Theatre in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland we discussed Burnout and how to combat it and also how to create positive habit...

Episode 144 - The Blizzards "Unplugged & Unfiltered" Part 2

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded Live in the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Episode 143 - The Blizzards "Unplugged & Unfiltered"

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a mix of conversation and music of an event recorded in Greystones, Ireland. The band spoke about the album and what it has been like ...

Episode 141 - Reggie Corrigan, Tony Ward, Mike Ruddock - RUGBY

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This show was recorded Live at the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow My guests are Reggie Corrigan, Tony Ward and Mike Ruddock, all with a fantas...

Episode 139 - Yana - Singer Songwriter

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yana is a singer/songwriter from Czech Republic with strong ties to Ireland. She is also writes reviews for music magazines. In this conversation she ...

Episode 135 - Meryl Blau - Professor/Mentor

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meryl Blau received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Miami International University of Art and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Flori...

Episode 132 - Louize Carroll - Psychologist / Musician

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording of a live event held in the Whale Theatre "Social Fabric Podcast - Up close and personal". My guest is Louize Carroll, psychologi...

Episode 121 - Michael Fitzgerald - Mental Advocate/Music Producer

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael is a businessman with creative CSR ideas that raise funds and awareness for local charities Having experienced loss, grief and mental health ...

Episode 117 - Nicole Russin-McFarland - Film Director/Film Score Composer

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole's goal of owning and running her own film studios "just like Peter Jackson" is born out of a passion for film making, animations and wanting to...

Episode 115 - Vyvienne Long - Musician/Artist

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vyvienne is a multi-instrumentalist that over the years has played in orchestras, string quartets and piano trios. She has collaborated with a number...

Lean On Me - Part 3 - The MindfulWest Run Story

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We marked September 2020 with a 240km run across Ireland for mental health awareness. We called it MIndfulwest Run and we decided the raise funds for...

Lean on me - Part 2 - The MindfulWest Run Story

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We marked September 2020 with a 240km run across Ireland for mental health awareness. We called it MIndfulwest Run and we decided the raise funds for...

Lean On Me - Part 1 - The MindfulWest Run Story

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We marked September 2020 with a 240km run across Ireland for mental health awareness. We called it MIndfulwest Run and we decided the raise funds for...

Live Podcast - Is sea swimming the new kale? Part 2

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This part two of a live podcast recorded in the https://whaletheatre.ie/ (Whale Theatre) in January 2020. The rise and rise of sea swimming has gripp...

Live Podcast - Is sea swimming the new kale? Part 1

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This part one of a live podcast recorded in the https://whaletheatre.ie/ (Whale Theatre) in January 2020. The rise and rise of sea swimming has gripp...

Episode 97 - Samantha Kelly - Social Media Expert

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Kelly Twitter handle is the TweetingGoddess. She built a business around social media and has become one of Ireland's top influencer.Her stor...

A thank you note for 2018

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SOCIAL FABRIC 2018 – A Thank You Note When I started this journey, I had an idea for a project that would help young adult to rediscover the art of ...

Episode 1 - Graham Bushe - Uncut Long version - Long Distance Runner

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is an uncut version of the podcast and has been left unedited on purpose Graham Bushe didn't own a pair of running shoes 5 years ago. In June 201...

Special Live Podcast – Lucky Bones – Live from the Near FM studios

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations with people about their passion and their involvement with the community. We are all in this together. Helping to rebuilt the fabric of ...