What Makes You Tick?
Episodes
#68 Jason Delaney: Just say 'Yes'
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how growing up in Ballymun shapes a person’s drive and outlook on life? In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," I sit down with Jaso...
#67 Rena Maycock CEO of Chirp, protecting our children
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen interviews Rena Maycock, founder of Chirp, a tech company dedicated to protecting children from...
#66 CEO of Instant Aid Jasmin Mouflard Kozowy
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmin is the CEO of Instant Aid, a humanitarian organisation who through has saved hundreds and thousands of lives in war torn countries. This incred...
#65 Tom and Tatiana: Love, loss and the courage to keep going
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this moving episode of What Makes You Tick?, Tatiana and Tom invite us into a conversation that is both tender and brave. Over the course of their ...
#64 Dr. Mohammed Mustafa: Genocide in Gaza
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," I welcome Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, an emergency medicine physician known for his advocacy and humanitarian work...
#63 Dr. Victoria Rose: Saving lives in Gaza while world leaders bury their heads
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen speaks with Dr. Victoria Rose, a UK-based consultant plastic surgeon, about her extensive huma...
#62 Dev Toner: Family first
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsored by Wilson Auctions (wilsonauctions.com) Join us for an inspiring episode of "What Makes You Tick" as we sit down with former professional ru...
#61 David Kearney: Wherever you go, there you are
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen engages in a deep and insightful conversation with David Kearney, a former high-performance dir...
#60 Alicia and Corey Claytor: Don't ever quit, keep going
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of "What Makes You Tick," I sit down with Corey and Alicia, a couple whose love story has weathered incredible challenges. A...
#59 Jacque Almeida: Jiu-Jitsu saved me
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen welcomes Jacque Almeida, one of Ireland's top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. The c...
#58 Jacqui Hurley: Living in the moment
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen sits down with renowned sports broadcaster Jacqui Hurley. The conversation delves into Jacqui's...
#57 David Gillick: Don't stress over the small things
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen welcomes David Gillick, a celebrated Irish athlete, European gold medalist, and mental...
#56 Yvonne Tchrakian Dream big & be delusional
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Yvonne Tchrackian on "What Makes You Tick." In this episode, Yvonne shares her journey and the seven steps ...
#55 Kim Skildum-Reid: For the love of sponsorship
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this warm and engaging podcast episode, Stephen converses with Kim Skildum-Reid, a renowned sponsorship expert. They delve into the evolving sponso...
#54 Conor Niland: Get Better Everyday
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A fantastic tale of highs and many many lows a career in tennis can offer you, if you don't happen to be part of the 1% of talented players. Conor Nil...
#53 Embracing Challenge and Change: Insights from rugby coach Greg McWilliams
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this warm and welcoming episode of "What Makes You Tick," Stephen sits down with Greg McWilliams, a high-performance coach and former hea...
#1 WMYT Live: The Key Ingredients to Peak Performance in Sport and Business
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks a real high point in the What Makes You Tick podcast journey. A live episode in front of an audience is something I always wanted t...
#52 Darren O'Reilly Founder of Whole Supp
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darren O'Reilly is an understated gent who has taken the nutrition industry by storm having created a nutritionally complete product called Whole Supp...
#51 Damien Wildes: The Art Of Suffering
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Damien Wildes is a normal guy on the surface. Married, a Dad, from a loving family background, sporty. Nothing surprising, until he talks about the wa...
#50 Jason Hennessy: Turning his love for a sport into a global success
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What we know about Jason Hennessy is that he has been a passionate rugby enthusiast since a young age. When he missed his preferred third-level course...
#49 Shane Lennon: How Yoga Changed My Life
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Lennon has experienced more in his 40 years than some people do in two or three lifetimes. Shane is now a superb Yoga Instructor who have found ...
#48 Fergus Farrell: Time is all we have
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fergus Farrell once again joins me to discuss his next challenge. To run 206km in four days on the 23rd Oct - 26th Oct 2023 with the goal to raise mon...
#47 Brent Pope Normalising the mental health conversation
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Pope, 6ft 3" mountain of a man who played rugby for New Zealand. For years he throw his body into some of the most physical rugby matches. He ha...
#46 Níall Ó Mhurchú - All We Need is Love
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All we need is love. A famous line from arguably the most famous band of all time 'The Beatles' Imagine going into every argument, battle, challenge o...
#45 Dylan Fawsit: Chasing Dreams
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with USA Eagles rugby international Dylan Fawsit who speaks to me about his journey to becoming a professional rugby player. His route...
#44 Joy Neville: The Hard Work Starts Now
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Neville is going to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as a Television Match Official. What people may not know is that Joy has 70 caps for Ireland, won a G...
#43 Shane Cassidy: Don't let fear hold you back
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shane Cassidy is the founder of Nerolinks which is an organisation which uses music as a form of therapy for so many people. Shane has found a way...
#42 Stephen 'Cowboy' Kelly: Know Your Worth
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With social media we typically see a facade, a version of ourselves through the prism of a fancy filter so onlookers think we are pretty, smarter or i...
#41 Mel Deane: Do What You Love
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Deane is one of those humans you need in your life. He sat down with me to talk about his career as a Personal Trainer, how he found the way to ta...
#40 Alexiou Gibson: The service of many leads to greatness
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexiou Gibson is an entrepreneur in the USA who broke onto the scene after an incredible episode on Shark Tank which is the equivalent to Dragons Den...
#39 Fergus Farrell: From 5% chance of walking to an Atlantic Row
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing you do today - Be Kind to yourself.Fergus Farrell is one of the bravest men I’ve met. On the surface people will see that he ...
#38 Toby Flood: Don't be scared to fail
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Flood is arguably one of the greatest out halves England and the world has ever seen. On this latest episode I speak to Toby about his career, wh...
#37 Damian Browne: Keep Striving for more from yourself
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Browne is a unique human being. He has chosen to spend his life taking on some of the worlds toughest challenges. This is Damians third time on...
#36 Hika Elliot: The kind heart of a warrior
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hika Elliot is a family man, a former All Black and an inspiring human given the battles he's faced throughout life. From Hastings, New Zealand born i...
#35 Ronan Conway: Life is Precious
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 opener is with Ronan Conway who is a facilitator that helps people tap into their most authentic selves. Ronan has worked hand in hand with S...
#34 Hillary McGann: Know What You Don't Know
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
29 years old entrepreneur and founder of NewsFix Hillary McGann speaks to me about her career in journalism and how she's found a niche in the market ...
#33 Having a growth mindset
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Commandant Brian Cahil who is currently serving in the Irish Army and stationed in Syria as part of a UN mission. Brian is a father ...
#32 Be in the moment
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a very exciting episode, where I sit down and chat to a super friend and confidant of mine Gareth Logan who is an entrepreneur owner of Taxif...
#31 Cian Tormey - Just Say Yes
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todays guest is the first person in Ireland to own the look and feel of iconic comic hero Superman. Cian Tormey speaks to me about his journey from Ar...
#30 Hannah Saunders: Work to live, don't live to work
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Saunders is a remarkable person, entrepreneur, influencer, business woman, daughter, wife and someone I am happy to call friend.On this episode...
#29 Caelan Doris - Using therapy as an extra support
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caelan Doris is the present and future of Irish Rugby. At 23 years old he is wise beyond his years, yet commands a warmth and understanding that is un...
#28 Aoife Doyle: Let it Be
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's rare someone gets to meet such a dedicated and focused person like Aoife Doyle.For me, my first memory of Aoife was in the Rosary Church in Limer...
#27 Nick Heather: Mr. Positive
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
July 2020, mid pandemic, the world was in turmoil and Nick Heather was about to receive news that would test his spirit, his character and his fight f...
#26 Phillip Caldwell: Living every moment
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This discussion is with Phillip 'Flipper' Caldwell. In 2020 Philly was living life to its fullest. A speedy scrum-half/winger in his rugby playing...
#25 Emma Hempton: Every Single Day Counts
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland ambassador, Emma Hempton. Emma is a vibrant young woman who adores music and has a ...
#24b Ellie Walton: Beauty in small moments
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make them feel.Ellie speaks to me about what m...
#24a Ellie Walton: Beauty in small moments
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Washington DC, Ellie Walton is passionate about honouring and sharing stories of everyday revolutionaries.She picked up a video cam...
#23b Sarah Cahill You are braver than you believe
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of my conversation with Sarah Cahil, we talk about what we can learn from kids, the perspective she got when they wound up Eat Like Apes, ...
#23a Sarah Cahill You are braver than you believe
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Sarah Cahill. Sarah is a mum of two amazing girls Lucy and Ellen and married to Brian a fantastic person who works in the ...
#22b Vanessa Murtagh: Kindness is key
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 Vanessa and I speak about her business vanessaree.com and why she created it.As Vanessa was struggling with what to do in her career, a frie...
#22a Vanessa Murtagh: Kindness is key
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Roosevelt said - You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are abl...
#21b Riona Kelly: Leading with Love
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here Riona describes her struggle with mortality and her fight to stay alive and much more. One thing shines through, Riona’s message is clear, ‘L...
#21a Riona Kelly: Leading with love
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Riona Kelly.At the start of 2015, Riona was married to her then-husband of 14 years and had 4 wonderful children. However, in March ...
#20b Tina Kothari: Keep Learning pt 2
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part two we talk about what real messages Tina would share with the world and she advises us on how to take on the challenges of 2021.TIna really h...
#20a Tina Kothari: Keep Learning
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a remarkable lady. Tina Kothari.Born in India, Tina grew up in the UK, and, on completing a degree in Philosophy, entered the world ...
#19b Ian McKinley: Make the most of your time
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this part we delve into his battle with getting back to playing rugby. What his catalyst was to motivate him to make the most of what he has and th...
#19a Ian McKinely: Make the most of your time
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is an international rugby player, Ian McKinley. Ian’s journey is not straight forward. Like most of my guests, Ian has had to face a ...
#18b Will Purdue: Freedom through music
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this episode, Will and I discuss how he manages his anxiety through his music and writing and he delves into what makes him tick...
#18a Will Purdue: Freedom through music
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a singer-songwriter, Will Purdue. Will is a gentleman and a deep thinker.The music you’ve just heard is a recent single he wrote f...
#17b Damian Browne & Fergus Farrell Project Empower: Finding Purpose 2/2
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of my conversation with the crew from Project Empower, Damian and Gussie talk about the greatest challenge on earth for two people, rowing a...
#17a Damian Browne & Fergus Farrell Project Empower: Finding Purpose
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Project Empower sees two Irish men attempt to break a 124-year-old world record, of rowing from New York to Galway. Damian Browne and Fergus Gussy Far...
#16 Jade Jordan: Racism in Ireland, shame on you
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jade Jordan is an Irish actress, born and bred in Dublin. Jade’s approach to life is one with empathy, honesty, and have fun along the way.Jade and ...
#15 Sarah & Greg McWilliams: Ask for help
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 15 and my guests today are Greg and Sarah McWilliamsWe had was a lot of fun to record. Initially, over a video call, I sat down with G...
#14 Elaine Sullivan: Understand Sacrifice
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
June is the month to build awareness about a debilitating disorder known as Scoliosis that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. It lea...
#13 Sene Naoupu: Embrace change
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I speak to rugby international, board director, leader of people, all-round great human Sene Naoupu. We spoke about Sene's journey from N...
#12 Shane O'Donoghue: Olympic dreams, inspire through actions
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shane O’Donoghue is my next guest. Shane is an Olympian who has represented Ireland in field hockey at the Rio 2016 Olympic games. He has played nea...
#11 Damian Browne: Gut instinct, give it a chance
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to one of Ireland if not the world's most adventurous humans. This talk was so enjoyable.Damian Browne is a man like no other ...
#10 Shane Monahan: The future is Social Audio
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fantastic discussion with @ShaneMonahan. An entrepreneur trailblazing his way in business through his social audio platform Limor. Shane saw an opport...
#9 Ben Armstrong: The gift of 'Enough'
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with a good friend Ben Armstrong. Ben is currently working with Leinster and helping to develop coaches and players within the provinc...
#8 John Molloy: An Irish Man Fighting for Peace
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Peace is not only better than war but infinitely more arduous” George Bernard ShawThis is episode no. 8 with former Lt Colonel and Commanding Off...
#7 Kim Skildum Reid: Remember to be a fan
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Skildum Reid is leading the way in sponsorship across the globe. She is a wonderful person who has changed the sponsorship landscape. Her passion ...
#6 Dr. Olivia Hurley: Sport Psychologist Tools for everyday
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Dr. Olivia Hurley who is a Sport Psychologist, lecturer and author is the next guest on my show. Olivia lectured me when I completed my Spor...
#5 Robin Copeland: Put in the hard work
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Copeland is a professional rugby player and has played with a number of teams in his journey to play at the top level, Rotheram, Cardiff, Munste...
#4 Keith Barry: Follow Your Passion
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the world’s leading TV hypnotist, Mentalist and Brain Hacker Keith Barry has been blazing a trail across the globe for many years. His...
#3 Frank Bradshaw Ryan: Becoming a leader
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sat down with a professional rugby player who is Irish qualified, English qualified and now French qualified. He rugby cv includes t...
#2 Ciaran Ruddock: Become the strongest version yourself
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago I got a chance to sit down with a great friend of mine Ciaran Ruddock also known as Rudds. He is a very inspiring person both as a cl...
#1 Rhona Bradshaw: Know your super powers
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leading Women in the telecom and cable industry, Rhona takes us through her career and more.In this episode, I got a chance to sit down with my sister...
Intro What Makes You Tick?
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the intro to my What Makes You Tick Podcast. It's a little bit of information about me and why I created this podcast. My goal is to help peop...