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Tech Powered LuxuryThe Brow Queen: In Conversation with Brow Aid Founder Kim O'SullivanWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week on Tech Powered Luxury, we sit down with the Queen of Brows herself, Kim O’Sullivan. With over 14 years at Giorgio Armani, training under industry legends like Pat McGrath, and now expanding her brand globally, Kim has built an empire rooted in expertise, passion, and an obsession with perfect brows.Kim fell into the beauty industry at 19 while working at Brown Thomas, where she was hired by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics - marking the start of a 14-year career wit...2025-03-2546 minTech Powered LuxuryLia Cowan: A Fashion Brand Rooted in Romance and Ballet, as worn by Derry Girls' Nicola CoughlanWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week, we’re diving into the world of fashion, sculpture, and bespoke bridalwear with Irish designer Lia Cowan. Known for her statement-making designs, worn by none other than Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, Lia’s journey from sculpture student to art teacher to fashion designer is incredible.Lia’s fashion journey took an unconventional path - she studied sculpture at NCAD, dreamed of becoming a teacher, and even spent three years teaching art in secondary school before realising...2025-03-1845 minTech Powered LuxuryBuilding the Future of Irish Luxury Handbags with Silvana LandaWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week, we’re diving into the world of brand building, luxury retail, and international expansion with Silvana Landa, the founder of LANDA and a powerhouse in the fashion industry. From Brown Thomas and L’Oréal to launching her own leather goods brand, Silvana has built a career many aspire to.Silvana started her career in fashion at Brown Thomas, quickly moving from the shop floor to brand management before joining L’Oréal to lead major luxury brand launches, including Biotherm and K...2025-03-1147 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom Direct Provision to Miss Ireland: The Unstoppable Pamela UbaWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! For quite some time now, Azure has been our go-to provider for all things print and marketing. If you attended our Live from Paris Fashion Week show in September last year, you would have seen our event magazines featuring all of the designers and creatives who played a part in the event and our beautiful invites - all created by Azure Communications - they know how to elevate events and marketing with a luxury and personalised touch.If you’re looking...2025-03-0741 minTech Powered LuxuryCreating the Future of Fintech for Luxury Shopping Experiences with Prommt CEO Donal McGuinnessWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week, we’re diving into the world of mobile payments, luxury retail, and user experience with Donal McGuiness, the CEO of Prommt. If you’ve ever wondered how tech is shaping the way we shop for high-ticket items or how luxury retailers are making payments seamless for their customers, this episode is a must-listen! Payments in luxury need to evolve to match the elevated customer experience. Clunky, unbranded payment methods can ruin the luxury journey. 💫 Prommt is revolutionizing payments by offer...2025-03-0340 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom British Vogue to the BBC and Beyond: Fashion, Media and AI with Anne-Marie TomchakWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week’s guest: Anne-Marie Tomchak, journalist, broadcaster, and expert on fashion, sustainability, and AI.Anne-Marie’s career spans British Vogue, documentary-making, and co-founding ShareJoy, a platform combining storytelling with sustainable fashion.AI is making an impact on trend forecasting, supply chain management, and even design itself, while sustainability is becoming a critical business pillar.AI vs. craftsmanship: Will we value artistry, or will speed and scalability win?Exclusive reward: Win a 30-minute mentorship session with Anne...2025-02-2842 minTech Powered LuxuryFashion OG Lorraine Keane on the Xposé Days to Fashion Relief and Speaking Up About MenopauseWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications!
This week, we shine light on Lorraine Keane - broadcaster, entrepreneur and champion for sustainable fashion and social impact. From interviewing A-list celebrities on red carpets to creating impactful charitable initiatives, Lorraine’s story is one of pure passion.
From her early days on AA Roadwatch to becoming a household name through TV3’s Xposé, Lorraine carved a path that took her across the globe - dancing with Bono, singing with Paul Young, and rubbing shoulders with Victoria Beckham.
Pivoting to freelance work a...2025-02-0348 minTech Powered LuxuryLuxury Retail 2.0 - From AR Mirrors for D&G to NFC Beauty Stickers and AI Influencers with FFFACE.ME Founder Dmytro KornilovWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications!
FFFACE.ME is leading the way in blending AR and retail by integrating AR mirrors, phygital clothes and virtual try-ons into offline and online shopping experience.
Dmytro shares how his introduction to AR wasn’t exactly love at first sight - but how, over time, he discovered its true potential and developed powerful use cases for the luxury fashion and beauty industries.
Dmytro emphasises the need to adapt marketing strategies to the cultural and psychological needs of the next generation, rat...2025-01-2856 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom Fashion Editor to Red Carpets and Live TV: Creating a Dream Career with Zeda the Architect 🎬Welcome to the Season 6 Premiere of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications!
For quite some time now, Azure has been our go-to provider for all things print and marketing. If you attended our Live from Paris Fashion Week show in September last year, you would have seen our event magazines featuring all of the designers and creatives who played a part in the event and our beautiful invites - all created by Azure Communications - they know how to elevate events and marketing with a luxury and personalised touch.
If you’re lo...2025-01-2134 min
The Progressive Property PodcastNMD Techniques Get started in Property Investment this year!FREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Let https://bit.ly/BUYTOLETPOD What is the best property investment strategy this year? Join Kevin in the first episode of 2024 of the Progressive Property Podcast and learn all about no-money-down (NMD) techniques and why they could work for you in your property investing journey! KEY TAKEAWAYS Strategies vary in their success depending on the area but all strategies work all the time. Historically buy to let, commercial conversions, HMOs and serviced accommodation have always worked and always will. Before you think about w...2024-12-2423 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom the Glory Days of Topshop to Building Every Woman's Capsule Wardrobe with Sinead KearyIn our Season 5 finale, Sinead Keary reveals how her experience in personal shopping and luxury retail helped her create a digital-first brand, bringing personalization to the online space.
Sinead Keary brings together lessons learned from both Topshop and Brown Thomas to create a digital-first brand that merges premium accessibility with luxury craftsmanship.
Her brand stems from her years of experience in personal shopping, understanding client needs and delivering capsule collections that women can rely on season after season.
Even with roots in traditional retail, Sinead’s focus on online sales and digital strategies allowed her t...2024-10-2241 minTech Powered LuxuryLive from Paris Fashion Week: Decoding the Luxury Industry Ecosystem in IrelandThis week, we bring you the live podcast episode from our most important event to date: Live from Paris Fashion Week, where we gathered Aoife McNanamara, Una McGurk, Paul Sheeran, Bairbre Power and Shana Chu to discuss how each of them are elevating the Irish fashion ecosystem in all its different forms: from retail to journalism, from beauty and fine jewellery to innovation.
The event took place at the heart of Paris, at the best place to gather an outstanding lineup of Irish speakers: the Embassy of Ireland. Drawing back on the essence of diplomatic union and coll...2024-10-1533 minTech Powered LuxuryOptimizing for Success in China with Digital Luxury GroupThe delicate powerplay of localized strategies to reach the Chinese consumer anywhere, at anytime.
The pandemic drastically shifted how Chinese consumers interacted with luxury brands, and the impact of these changes is still being felt. While many brands thrived by focusing on local markets, the return of international travel presents both a challenge and an opportunity: one-third of Chinese consumers are now spending more on luxury goods outside of China.
For luxury brands, this means ensuring they can connect with Chinese consumers whether they’re shopping in Shanghai or Paris. But achieving this involves more than ju...2024-10-081h 01Tech Powered LuxuryOceanus: From Swimwear to Eveningwear with Founder & Designer Hannah AttallahHannah Attalah’s journey with Oceanus began with her love for fashion and hand-embroidery. After studying at the London College of Fashion and working with big names like Donna Karan and Jenny Packham, Hannah realized her true passion lays in textiles and elaborate designs. Her work with the intricacies of evening wear and the management of different hand-beading techniques ultimately led her to founding Oceanus, where she could express her love for color, texture, and craftsmanship.
Hannah Attalah is the founder of Oceanus, a London-based luxury brand that is renowned for its intricate hand-embellished swimwear and bold designs...2024-10-0148 minTech Powered LuxuryDr Vali: The Pioneer of Luxury BiohackingWelcome to our Season 5 premier of Tech Powered Luxury! Get ready for our first episode to be recorded live from Selfridge's in London with the incredible Dr Vali.
Dr. Vali is a leading figure in luxury wellness, known for her innovative approach that combines extensive medical expertise with cutting-edge biohacking techniques. What glues it all together? Her integrity.
Biohacking is the practice of making lifestyle changes to enhance health and performance, ranging from simple diet modifications to advanced medical techniques. The global biohacking market is growing rapidly, reflecting a rising consumer demand for personalized wellness solu...2024-09-2452 minTech Powered LuxuryContent Creator Turned Tech Founder: Limitless Influencing with Lauren ArthursThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Lauren Arthurs, the Irish influencer who has created her own app to solve what most influencers and content creators struggle with: the lack of a one-stop solution to edit and manage content.
Lauren Arthurs is a fashion and lifestyle influencer from Ireland who started her career with a blog in 2012, and just recently launched her own app, LA Edit, to solve all the inefficiencies related to content creation.
We explore the work routine and the behind the scenes of an influencer and how to org...2024-08-0648 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom Racing Teams to Chasing Dreams: Building A Lifestyle Food Brand with Nutbutter's Paddy Hogan
Paddy Hogan's transition from the adrenaline-fueled realm of Formula 1 to the dynamic, health-focused dining world of Nutbutter is an intriguing mix of entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal evolution.
The core reason behind Nutbutter was creating a healthy lifestyle that combined efficient operations, great design and a better quality of work (and life balance) to everyone involved. Their founding values? Work smarter, not harder.
Drawing from Paddy Hogan’s experiences with Lewis Hamilton, we explore the dynamic intersection of fashion and Formula 1. In recent years, these two worlds have increasingly merged, showcasing how luxury and high-performance racing influence and inspire each...2024-07-3046 minTech Powered LuxuryWhere Fashion Meets Innovation: The Fashion Innovation Agency with Matthew DrinkwaterThis week we explore the role of education in the sweet spot of where technology meets fashion: how to foster experiential learning to educate the upcoming generation of fashion leaders.
Matthew Drinkwater is at the forefront of the Fashion Innovation Agency (FIA) at the London College of Fashion (LCF), driving the integration of technology and fashion education.
The FIA acts as a bridge between the fashion industry and emerging tech, promoting experiential learning by allowing students to work hands-on with AI, AR, VR, and other emerging technologies. Fostering innovation in education is crucial for developing creative...2024-07-2343 minTech Powered LuxuryWhy Rental is The Future of Fashion with Rachel Hennessy from Happy DaysThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Rachel Hennessy, founder of fashion rental Happy Days.
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Rachel Hennessy leveraged her experience at KPMG and Google before launching her own fashion rental Happy Days in Ireland. The driving force behind the project? Searching for a solution to replace countless one-time purchases that would eventually go to waste.
The starting approach set the grounds for her success: underst...2024-07-1649 minTech Powered LuxuryCryo-Powered Beauty Start-Up to Scale-Up with Seoulista Beauty Founder Una McGurkJoin us for Episode 7 of Season 4 with Una McGurk, founder of Seoulista Beauty, a brand that focuses on bringing salon-standard skin experiences to your home with two concepts at the core: cooling temperatures and applying pressure, techniques that allow for changing and improving the texture of skin.
From their award winning Instant Facial masks (created with 100% biodegradable fermented coconut) to their innovative and easy to use tools, Una shares a wealth of knowledge on Seoulista's journey from start-up to scale-up.
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Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you...2024-07-0949 minTech Powered LuxurySave Your Wardrobe - Save the Planet! with LVMH Innovation Award Winner Hasna KourdaThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Hasna Kourda, the award-winning Tunisian entrepreneur, founder of Save Your Wardrobe. Hasna is tackling some of the most complicated issues in the fashion industry: the creation of a circular business model, facilitating care and repair to increase a product’s lifecycle.
Hasna Kourda’s upbringing in Tunisia shaped her vision to solve one of the biggest issues in the fashion system: turning a linear business model into a circular one.
Going from “production to consumption to waste” into “production to consumption to repair and recycle to a...2024-07-0448 minTech Powered LuxuryManifesting the Goop Cruise with Gwyneth Paltrow and Attending the Venice Film Festival with Giorgio Armani: A Career of Dreams with Triona McCarthyGet ready for an episode packed with humour and celebrity encounters with none other than Irish media icon Triona McCarthy. From studying to be a beauty therapist to following her goal to work at the crossroads of fashion, beauty and media, Triona McCarthy takes us on a whirlwind journey through her incredibly exciting life. Wherever you are listening from, we hope this episode brings you laughter and the inspiration to chase your wildest dreams!
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Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare brand, as well...2024-07-021h 13Tech Powered LuxuryHow To Build A Blockbuster Brand Online, From Fashion To Beauty & Beyond with Strike DigitalThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with David De Patoul & Richard McSweeney, the co-founders of Strike Digital. We bring to you a masterclass on all things digital marketing: how to start, what to keep your focus on and how to succeed in a crowded market, leveraging David and Richard’s expertise on how to best work with the algorithms on different platforms.
David De Patoul & Richard McSweeney were both working in Meta when they spotted a gap in the market: there were a lot of digital marketing agencies that worked in the platfor...2024-06-251h 09Tech Powered LuxuryLVMH Innovation Award Winner Michel Tjoeng: Social to Commerce with ChatLabsThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Michel Tjoeng, the pragmatic technologist who founded ChatLabs. We explore his path and bring on the insights from beginning to end: starting as child with a passion for computers and UI, obsessed with customer experience (which child isn’t, really) to working with the biggest luxury group in the world, LVMH.
50% scientist, 50% marketer. This is the self-declared composition of Michel Tjoeng, co-founder of ChatLabs, the 2023 LVMH Innovation Prize winner startup that is revolutionizing social commerce in the West.
Michel brings the best of the so...2024-06-1853 minTech Powered LuxuryBuilding Ireland’s First BCorp Certified Fashion Brand & Climbing to New Heights in 2025 with Aoife McNamaraThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Aoife McNamara, the visionary Irish fashion designer revolutionising the industry with her sustainable and ethical approach. We dive into her inspiring journey, her dedication to sustainability, and the exciting ventures she has planned for the future, including a community expedition to Kilimanjaro and a documentary that looks at Ireland’s addiction to fast fashion - and where these fast fashion garments go after they’re no longer wanted. Tech Powered Luxury listeners benefit from a €50 voucher to use on Aoife’s website on fashion items, sign up to our s...2024-06-1150 minTech Powered LuxuryA Life of Fashion, Media & More with Brendan Courtney: From Off the Rails to Lennon CourtneySeason 4 of Tech Powered Luxury kicks off live from the newly opened Cartier espace in Dublin, Ireland, within Paul Sheeran Jewellers. Ashley McDonnell interviews none other than Irish media and fashion icon: Brendan Courtney.
From creating his first award-winning documentary in his early 20s to launching a fashion-tech platform, starring in multiple TV shows in Ireland and the UK and eventually co-founding Lennon Courtney, this insightful and entertaining conversation sheds light on Brendan Courtney’s remarkable journey so far.
Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare br...2024-06-0448 minThe Progressive Property PodcastDan Eaton | How to Get Started in Commercial ConversionsDan Eaton hosts the podcast in this short episode where he talks about how you can get started in commercial conversions this year. If you have wanted to get into property development, particularly around converting unused and unwanted buildings then this is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS From old banks to closed-down offices, there is a huge opportunity to convert into much needed residential accommodation. There is a whole host of building types that have permitted development rights and these are what you want to focus on. Permitted development is easy, it’s as simple as putting in...2024-01-0908 minThe Progressive Property PodcastNMD Techniques | Get started in Property Investment this year!What is the best property investment strategy this year? Join Kevin in the first episode of 2024 of the Progressive Property Podcast and learn all about no-money-down (NMD) techniques and why they could work for you in your property investing journey! KEY TAKEAWAYS Strategies vary in their success depending on the area but all strategies work all the time. Historically buy to let, commercial conversions, HMOs and serviced accommodation have always worked and always will. Before you think about which investment strategy to use you need to first get the ‘house’ or property. This is where no money...2024-01-0223 minThe Progressive Property PodcastCollaboration Over Crisis: Solutions to Homelessness | Carole Neales speaks to Judith Vickers and Abigail Noonan of LifeshareLooking for a boost in knowledge? Download Kevin McDonnell’s FREE NO-MONEY-DOWN GUIDE → https://bit.ly/nmdreport-yt Want to see the Lifeshare Interview and any extra information? You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Maybe you’re keen to meet the progressive Trainers in Person? Come to our FREE, 3-day event here: https://bit.ly/msopi23 Show your support towards Lifeshare - DONATE HERE: https://www.lifeshare.org.uk/donate/ In this festive episode, property investor Carole Neales interviews Ju...2023-12-2644 min
See Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E16: Feelings of ExclusionWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast, created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it. On this weeks episode, Abigail is joined by fellow See Change Ambassador, Keith Dore. During the month of September, our podcast episodes will focus on this years theme for our annual Green Ribbon campaign - exclusion. For more information, visit seechange.ie for more information on mental health stigma.
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2021-09-1627 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E15: Social Inclusion and Mental HealthWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast, created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it. On this weeks episode, Abigail is joined by fellow See Change Ambassadors Sonia Moloney, as well as the Irish Farmers Association's Farm Family Chair, Caroline Farrell. During the month of September, our podcast episodes will focus on this years theme for our annual Green Ribbon campaign - exclusion.
For more information, visit seechange.ie for more information on...2021-09-0936 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E14: Exclusion and mental healthWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast, created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it. On this weeks episode, Abigail is joined by fellow See Change Ambassadors James O'Connor, Linda Garvin and Shari McDaid. During the month of September, our podcast episodes will focus on this years theme for our annual Green Ribbon campaign - exclusion.
For more information, visit seechange.ie for more information on mental health stigma.
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See Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E13: Getting uncomfortable talking about addiction and overdosesWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast, created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it. On this weeks episode, Abigail is joined by guest Denise Joy, S.W.A.A.T. (Supporting Women to Access Appropriate Treatment) Coordinator at Ballyfermot Star CLG. For the month of August, we will be joined by our partner organisations and supporters in order to get uncomfortable talking about mental health difficulties. For more information, visit seechange.ie for more...2021-08-2636 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E12: Getting uncomfortable talking about hospitalisationWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast, created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it. On this weeks episode, Abigail is joined by guests Prof. Jim Lucey, Consultant at St Patrick’s University Hospital, TCD Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and See Change Ambassador Sheila Naughton. For the month of August, we will be joined by our partner organisations and supporters in order to get uncomfortable talking about mental health difficulties. For more information, visit seechange.ie...2021-08-1952 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E11: Getting uncomfortable talking about psychosisWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast, created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it. On this weeks episode, Abigail is joined by guests Trisha Mc Keever, Team Leader Resource and Counselling Services at Shine, and Daniela Ferro, See Change Ambassador, to discuss how to get uncomfortable talking about psychosis. For the month of August, we will be joined by our partner organisations and supporters in order to get uncomfortable talking about mental health difficulties...2021-08-1246 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E8: Traveller exclusion and the discriminatory behaviours Travellers experienceWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast, created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about highlighting the discriminatory behaviours Travellers experience and the impact this can have on a persons mental health. This week our host Abigail McDonnell our host welcomes Mags Casay, an Irish Traveller, activist, manager of the Tipperary Rural Traveller Development Project and Chairperson of the National Traveller Mental Health Network. In this episode, we hear first hand the negative impact that discriminatory behaviours have on Traveller mental health.
For the month of July, we will be joined...2021-07-2247 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E7: Travller discrimination and what that feels likeWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined by Abigail McDonnell our host, as she welcomes John-Paul Collins, an Irish Traveller and mental health & suicide prevention worker at Exchange House and David Collins who is also is an Irish Traveller, a poet and is involved in the Exchange House Ireland National Traveller Services Creative Arts Group. In this epsiode, we...2021-07-1541 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 Ep6: The Traveller Community and Mental Health StigmaWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined by Abigail McDonnell our host, as she welcomes Brigid Quirke from the HSE Office of Social Inclusion in her role as Project Manager for Traveller Health. In this episode, Brigid speaks to us about Traveller health and the role social inclusion plays in improving the current inequality that exists for the Traveller community2021-07-0845 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 Ep5: How to be an Ally to the LGBTQIA+ communityWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined by Abigail McDonnell our host, as she welcomes See Change Ambassadors David Casey and Brodie Thompson. David and Brodie share with us their experience of being from the LGBTQIA+ community and provide important information on how to be an ally to the community. For the month of June we will be joined by...2021-07-0145 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 Ep4: The impact of discriminatory behaviour on the LGBTQIA+ CommunityWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we welcome back Abigail as our host, as she is joined by the wonderful Carrie Deway, A Dublin Based Drag Queen and See Change Ambassador. Carrie speaks to us about the discrimination she has faced, the impact it is had on her and how Drag has helped find her confidence and strength. For the month of...2021-06-2437 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 Ep3: LGBTQIA+ families and exclusion. What it feels like and the mental health impact.Welcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change as she welcomes this weeks guest Ranae Von Meding CEO and co-founder of Equality for Children to discuss the exclusion people from the LGBTQIA+ community experience, particularly when having children and the impact this exclusion has on a persons mental health. For the...2021-06-1733 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E2: Trans voices and the experience of stigmaWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change as she welcomes this weeks guest Keeva Lilith Ferreyra-Carroll, the National Community Development Officer for TENI to speak about mental health issues and stigma within the trans community. For the month of June we will be joined by our partner organisations, ambassadors and...2021-06-1033 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS3 E1: LGBTQIA+ experiences and mental health stigmaWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change as she welcomes this weeks guest Collette O'Regan from LGBT Ireland to speak about mental health issues and stigma in the LGBTQIA+ community. For the month of June we will be joined by our partner organisations, ambassadors and supporters in order to share...2021-06-0352 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep9: Nicola Wall and her experience with schizophreniaWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change as she introduces our other guest See Change Ambassador Nicola Wall. In this episode, Nicola shares with you her experience of living with schizophrenia along with having schizoaffective disorder.
We want to thank you for listening to us and joining...2021-05-2708 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep8: Bernadette Crawford and her experience with bipolar disorderWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change as she introduces our other guest See Change Ambassador Bernadette Crawford. In this episode, Bernadette shares with you her experience of living with bipolar disorder.
We want to thank you for listening to us and joining us for these very...2021-05-2009 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep7: Blessing Dada and her experience with obsessive compulsive disorderWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change as she introduces our other guest See Change Ambassador Blessing Dada. In this episode, Blessing shares with you her experience of living with obsessive compulsive disorder and how it is much more than what the public perceive it to be.
...2021-05-1306 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep6: Rick Rossiter and his experience with borderline personality disorder-Welcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change as she introduces our other guest See Change Ambassador Rick Rossiter. In this episode, Rick shares with you his experience of living with borderline personality disorder and how it interacts with his bipolar disorder.
We want to thank you...2021-05-0618 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep5: A conversation about anxietyWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change for a small conversation in between seasons. In this Episode, Barbara discusses experiencing anxiety as the country begins to gradually reopen and what the difference is between every day anxiety and anxiety disorders. For more information on returning to the workplace, visit...2021-04-2910 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep4: Making ChangeWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change for a small conversation in between seasons. In this Episode, Barbara discusses change. The change we have made, what change looks like and why it important to make this change and continue to do so to end mental health stigma.
2021-04-2208 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep3: What does exclusion look like?Welcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Team Lead of See Change for a small conversation in between seasons. In this Episode, Barbara discusses exclusion in the context of mental health and mental illness. Looking at some examples of what exclusion can look like when experiencing a mental health issue.
We...2021-04-1509 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep2: Talking about discriminationWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Project Coordinator of See Change for a small conversation in between seasons. In this Episode, Barbara discusses discrimination in the context of mental health and mental illness. Looking at some of the behaviours and identify discriminating acts.
We want to thank you for listening...2021-04-0810 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2.5 Ep1: What is stigma? Breaking down public and self stigma.Welcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Project Coordinator of See Change for a small conversation in between seasons. In this Episode, Barbara breaks down mental health stigma by discussing what public stigma is and how this can develop into self stigma.
We want to thank you for listening to us...2021-04-0110 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E12: Season Finale Round-upWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined again by guest host Barbara Brennan, Project Coordinator of See Change. In this Episode, Barbara finishes up the season with a round up of previous discussions. Over the last 3 months, we have had the privilege of speaking to a variety of guests and we wanted to remind you of the great perspectives they...2021-03-2511 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E11: Challenges Women Face in Mental HealthWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week we are joined by guest host Barbara Brennan, Project Coordinator of See Change. In this Episode, Barbara discusses the Challenges women face in mental health, both personal and societally. Information in this episode was obtained from the NWCI Out Of Silence report which can be found here: nwci.ie/learn/publication...2021-03-1811 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E10: Women in History who Contributed to Mental HealthWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to Fiona Coyle, CEO of Mental Health Reform and Mary Hayes, Women’s Health Policy Officer at the National Women's Council of Ireland about Women in History who have made an impact to mental health in Ireland.
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Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is ab...2021-03-121h 06See Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E9: The Expectations of WomenWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to the amazing Ruchika Hassan, a See Change Ambassador and Michelle O Keeffe from the Parenting Institute all about the Expectations of Women.
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This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to the amazing Holly Fehily, a See Change Ambassador and Martin Gillick, the Manager of Mental Health First Aid Ireland all about the impact of open and clear communication.
Helplines:
Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about to harm themselves.
2021-02-2540 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E7: Acts that show we CareWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to the amazing Sandra Dillon, a See Change Ambassador and Tian Herbert, the Coordinator of Shine Resource Centre in Cork about Acts that show care.
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Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about to harm themselves.
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For free 24/7 support in a...2021-02-181h 01See Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E6: The Importance Of Communicating our NeedsWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to the amazing Lucie Kavanagh, a See Change Ambassador and Rory Fitzgerald, the Regional Director for Samaritans in Ireland about Communicating our Needs.
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Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about to harm themselves.
Samaritans Free 24 hour listening service for anyone in distress...2021-02-111h 01See Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E5: Mindful CommunicationWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to the amazing Barbara Brennan, the See Change Project Coordinator all about mindful communication.
*This podcast involves discussions of suicide, if this is something you may find triggering please take that into account before listening*
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Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about...2021-02-0450 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E4: Setting Goals With CompassionWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to the amazing Life Coach Sarah Doyle from the Better Life Project all about Goal Setting.
*This podcast involves discussions of body image, if this is something you may find triggering please take that into account before listening*
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Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you...2021-01-2842 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E3: The Education of Self CareWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast created by See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to See Change Ambassador Zoe Forde and Stephen McBride Director of Services from Aware all about the education of self care.
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What It's Like ... with LuceWhat It's Like... to be Abigail McDonnellOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with a mental health advocate and See Change ambassador. From a young age, this week’s guest has been experiencing a degree of anxiety. Growing up happy and outgoing, it didn’t impact her life until her later teenage years when she dealt with depression and anxiety at a larger scale. Making it through the tough times made her realise just how much of a stigma there was around mental health and how much she needed someone to look up to in times of need. Stumbling across an email enquiring for ambassadors, she hit...2021-01-1832 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E2: The importance of Self Care when managing a mental illnessWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast in collaboration with See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to See Change Ambassador Sinead Keating and Derek Pepper from Shine about why self care can be so important to those managing a mental illness.
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Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about to harm themselves. 2021-01-141h 00See Change Sessions with AlittlegailS2 E1: Starting off the new year, self care and why there is a bit more to it.Welcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast in collaboration with See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to See Change Ambassadors Claire Kane and Grace Coomey on the start of a new year and what self care looks like when experiencing a mental health difficulty. This discussion involves the topic of eating disorders.
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This podcast in collaboration with See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu and Lord Mayor of Cork, Joe Kavanagh as we finish this months Green Ribbon Campaign
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Samaritans Free 24 hour listening service for...2020-10-2951 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS1-Ep4: Behaviour and ImpactWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast in collaboration with See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to See Change Ambassador Rick Rossiter, an amazing advocate for Mental Health and the wonderful Edel Doran from First Fortnight, one of the wonderful See Change partners.
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Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about to harm...2020-10-2244 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS1-Ep3: The Feeling of StigmaWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast in collaboration with See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to See Change Ambassador Lucie Kavanagh, an amazing advocate for Mental Health and the wonderful Louise O'Leary from St Patricks Mental Health Services, one of the wonderful See Change partners.
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...2020-10-1554 minSee Change Sessions with AlittlegailS1-Ep2: Mental Health Discrimination and Language in the WorkplaceWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail!
This podcast in collaboration with See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it.
This week Abigail talks to See Change Ambassador Adrian Yeates, an amazing advocate for Mental Health and the wonderful Kara McGann from IBEC one of the wonderful See Change partners.
Helplines:
Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about to harm themselves or someone else.2020-10-081h 04
See Change Sessions with AlittlegailS1-Ep1: Introducing the See Change Sessions with AlittlegailWelcome to See Change Sessions with Alittlegail! This podcast in collaboration with See Change and hosted by Abigail McDonnell, is all about starting the conversation and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and the difficulties that may come within it. This week Abigail talks to See Change Ambassador Jess Mc Caul @jesskadenise, an amazing advocate for Mental Health and the wonderful Shauna O Connor (Partner & Volunteer Support Officer), direct from the See Change office.
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alittlegail asksS2 E12: Tricky TransitionsHello all! It has been a minute! I’ve decided with this podcast that I’m only gonna make an episode when the inspiration strikes, I think it’s a good way to not force my creativity and keeps things fresh! I am back in Dublin now and in this episode I talk about the anxiety and paranoia I’ve been experiencing through the reopening of the country and the return to normal. This is everyone’s first time with this type of situation so of course it’s perfectly okay to feel anxious! And I have to keep reminding myself that...2020-06-1410 minalittlegail asksS2 E11: Kindness ReminderIn this episode I talk a little bit about the current situation we’re in, as well as how important it is to be kind at this difficult time. Whether that be a small message to a friend you haven’t talked to in a while or just a nice comment underneath someone’s post! Small changes make big differences to someone’s day these days.2020-04-2309 minalittlegail asksS2 E10: Isolation and meIn this episode I talk a bit about the current situation we are all finding ourselves in today, a pandemic. This can be an extremely scary and worrying time for all so in this episode I share some of my thoughts and tips on how to look after your mind during this trying time.2020-03-2315 minalittlegail asksS2 E9: The Trouble with TwitterTW: mention of suicide in this episode. This week I talk about how dangerous twitter and cancel culture can be. I believe you’re allowed to an opinion, but if it’s negatively aimed at an individual,keep it offline. Be kind.2020-02-1718 minalittlegail asksS2 E8: Hello 2020 how are yaIn this episode I reflect a little back on the year past, all I’ve achieved but all the hard things as well. The end of 2019 has been really hard for my family and I but it’s so important for me to reflect and move on with some positivity taken from it. Happy new year to you all and I hope 2020 brings you all you deserve x x2020-01-1018 minalittlegail asksS2 E7: Winter BluesIn this episode I update you all a bit about where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing recently. It’s been hard for me to stay on top of doing this podcast because of Winter. Winter is such a difficult time for me and here I talk a little bit about how it effects me and how I’m planning to over come it! Winter can be a hard time for a lot of people so make sure to check in on your friends and fam during the Christmas period xo2019-12-0518 minalittlegail asksS2 E6: Alittlegail Asks Keelin MoncrieffIn this episode I talk to the amazing Keelin Moncrieff about Climate Anxiety. Climate anxiety is something that’s been bothering me and a lot of people for a long time now, and it’s important to acknowledge it and accept that we are trying out best! Keelin gives some of her advice and tips on how to improve on being eco conscious and how to deal with her own eco anxiety!2019-11-1933 minalittlegail asksS2 E5: Surviving Secondary SchoolIn this episode I talk a bit about my secondary school experience and some statistics I received from my Instagram. Secondary school is a hard time and you need to learn to look after yourself at a young age but we’re not all taught to do so. Take time for your mind and remember that school is not the end of the world2019-10-2820 minalittlegail asksS2 E4: The Shona Project- Shine 2019In this episode I update you all on what I’ve been doing this past week for mental health awareness week. From Zeminar to Walk in my Shoes radio, I’ve been so busy! This episode I focus on one of the events I attended the last week, Shine 2019, an event by The Shona Project in association with Beat 102103. Such an amazing event to attend and so uplifting for all the young girls in attendance. Such wonderful speakers involved such as Razan Ibraheem, Mags Murphy, Niamh Fitzpatrick and Sarah Doyle. Trish Archer was the host for the evening and she did...2019-10-1317 minalittlegail asksS2 E3: Making time for my MindIn this episode I talk about my arrival back at college and the importance of a good routine to make time for yourself. So many young people get burnt out and overwhelmed with the mix of college and maybe part time work that it’s so important to take the time out to look after yourself. Any suggestions or comments please let me know!x2019-09-2917 minalittlegail asksS2 E2: Crazy about CollegeHi all! In this weeks episode I touch back on the subject of college, seeing as a lot of people are starting or returning to college these past few weeks! College can be such a daunting time for so many people and it’s so normal to be nervous and overwhelmed about things such as friends, courses and studying! These are just little tips from my experience that might help you with your own college journey! Any suggestions or comments pls let me know! Enjoy xo2019-09-1515 min
alittlegail asksS2 E1: Guess who’s back?Hello all! I’m back and ready for some season two fun! This episode is just a little update to where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing this summer! Also talking about how I’ve been doing mentally. It’s okay to have down days and it’s okay to ask for help, and that’s what I’m doing, no shame attached! Any suggestions or comments please let me know and I hope you enjoy!2019-09-0811 minalittlegail asksEpisode 18: Alittlegail Asks Clara..TRIGGER WARNING - mention of eating disorders in this episode. In this episode I chat to the amazing Clara Hand. Clara has been though so much in her life and now she is turning her difficult experiences to advice and helping others through her Instagram and her work with different groups! Clara will be starting a new series on her instagram called “Clara talks” where she will share information about different mental health issues, backed up from her research from college and notable sources. Check Clara out on insta and I hope you enjoy this episode!2019-06-3032 minalittlegail asksEpisode 17: To drink or not to drinkIn this episode I talk about my relationship with drink and how it affects my mental illness. In today’s world, especially in Ireland it’s hard to socialise without drinking, I discuss what changes I’d like to see in the future! As per usual these opinions and advice stem from my own personal experience, nothing professional. Enjoy!2019-06-2317 minalittlegail asksEpisode 16: Coping with ChangeIn this episode I talk a little bit about my transition from Erasmus to life back home and how it is affecting me. Change can be so hard for someone with anxiety and it’s taking me longer to get back to my feet than I’d imagined but I’ll get there eventually. Hope you enjoy and as per usual look after yourselves kidz xo2019-06-1612 minalittlegail asksEpisode 15: Battle of the BodyIn this weeks episode I talk all things self esteem. How I think social media has warped our perception of beauty and how I’m trying to deal with not being the most confident in my body.2019-05-2615 minalittlegail asksEpisode 14: Social Media StrugglezzThis weeks episode is all about social media. Social media can be a scary place when you’re feeling down, it can also be a place that can lead you to that down place. It’s important to make your social media accounts a safe, positive place for you. All feedback and suggestions are so appreciated and as per usual look after yourselves kidzz xo2019-05-1921 minalittlegail asksEpisode 13: Down DaysThis episode is just a little update of how I've been doing the past week. I want to normalize the conversation of mental health as much as possible, and by sharing my most vulnerable moments I think that will encourage others.
Not much else to say except for look after yourselves kidz xo2019-05-1211 minalittlegail asksEpisode 12: Green Ribbon MonthIn this episode I talk all things about the Green Ribbon campaign by See Change. This is my third year being a See Change ambassador and I’m so proud and honoured to be involved with such an amazing organisation! You can get your free green ribbon in AIB branches, Irish rail stations, Boots stores and Eir Stores! Check out seechange.ie for more information and as per usual look after yourselves kidz xo2019-05-0521 minalittlegail asksEpisode 11: That First ConversationTW - *mention of suicide*
In this episode I talk all about that difficult first conversation of telling someone that you're struggling. Telling someone you’re not feeling well is really hard and can be quite daunting to so many. I talk about my advice and opinions on how to talk to someone and some of the resources at there. As I say normally, I’m not a professional, these are my personal opinions and advice stemming from my own experiences. As per usual look after yourselves and all feedback is appreciated xo2019-04-2118 minalittlegail asksEpisode 10: Overthinking about overthinkingThis week I asked you guys what you wanted to hear and overthinking was a big request! I discuss what my followers say they overthink about and how I usually stop myself from overthinking. As per usual I’m not a professional, these are my own experiences, my own personal opinions and advice! Look after yourselves kidz xo2019-04-1421 minalittlegail asksEpisode 9: Bad days, Self Care and Tears.In this weeks episode I talk all about self care, how I deal with my bad days and the importance of a good cry. Look after yourselves kidz xxx2019-04-0710 minalittlegail asksEpisode 8: Paranoia, Here we go again!In this episode I talk about my experience with paranoia and how I’ve dealt with it throughout the years. Paranoia is a part of mental illness that you don’t hear about often but it’s important to highlight it! We need to let people know that they are not alone in their experiences. As per usual look after yourselves kidz xo2019-03-2313 minalittlegail asksEpisode 7: Panicking about Panic AttacksIn this episode I talk all about panic attacks, what they mean for me and how I deal with them. Panic attacks are nothing to be ashamed of and all you have to do is learn how to cope with them. As per usual look after yourselves kids xx2019-03-0914 minalittlegail asksEpisode 6: Male Mental Health*TRIGGER WARNING*
In this episode I talk about the epidemic that is male mental health and the stigma that lies around it. There is mentions of suicide in this episode so please refrain from listening if that can be a trigger for you at this time. As per usual, look after yourselves kids xx2019-03-0312 minalittlegail asksEpisode 5: Tackling Mental Health in CollegeIn this episode I discuss different aspects of college and how they can affect your mental health. I talk about how I have dealt with different issues in college and I am doing so far! Much love always and look after yourselves kids xo2019-02-2422 minalittlegail asksEpisode 4: Accepting AnxietyIn this episode I talk about how important it is for me to accept my anxiety in order for me to live my life. It’s the little things that can make a difference2019-02-1712 minalittlegail asksS1 E3: A Siblings PerspectiveTrigger Warning!! Mentions of suicide/self harm. In this episode I talk to my sister Hannah about her experience with living with me during my mental health issues. Moral of the story is that your mental health should be your number one priority, you can’t look after others until you look after yourself. Apologies for our use of profanity, we get a lil too passionate!! my insta @alittlegail and my sisters is @hannahmcdonnell. My mams group on Facebook is called “Doing the best we can”, targeted for parents with children who suffer from mental health issues. Thanks for listening, Abigai2019-02-1020 minalittlegail asksS1 E2: My Journey so FarIn this episode I talk a little bit about my mental health journey so far, what I think about the system and how I’m doing now! Hope you enjoy, all feedback is appreciated! Abigail X2019-02-0312 minalittlegail asksS1 E1: Starting the conversationIntroduction to my new podcast “alittlegail asks”. Let me know who’d you like to hear on the following episodes! P.S I realise I said “ a problem shared is a problem solved” I meant “halved” sorry!! Though in some ways, once you share a problem it can lead to the solution! See you next week, Abigail X2019-01-2106 min