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Soul Brew#61 - The Sunday Game w/ Martin McElhinneyEver wondered what it truly feels like to live the dream of playing in an All-Ireland Senior Football Final?This episode goes beyond the highlights with Donegal (dare I say) legend Martin McElhinney. We delve into the emotional landscape of that 2012 All Ireland win over Mayo and the 2014 final against Kerry. We talk about what it is like playing under the guidance of Jim McGuinness, the noise of walking out the Croke Park tunnel, and the feelings that surge when the final whistle blows on your childhood dream. Martin shares his story about playing in these finals a...2025-07-2354 minSoul Brew#60 - Never EnoughWhen is enough work on yourself enough? Is it ever enough? Do we need to constantly strive to be better and life "optimally"? They continue from their previous episode speaking about how the struggle to be idle and how they continually strive to live "Optimally" which is an unrealistic goal and how optimal lliving might be a fad that we have both fallen for. As always the lads are open and embracing their vulnerability and how they are always learning and are trying to live in a way that they are not always trying to learn. Are conclusions made...2025-06-1340 minSoul Brew#59 - The Importance of Being IdleIn this episode the lads speak about why it's important to be idle, what being idle means and why it can be a good thing or can it be bad? They both speak about how the struggle to have free time and how they constantly fill their idle time with jobs, activities and stuff. We dip into other topics such as happiness and gratitude and much more. As always the lads are open and embracing their vulnerability and how they are always learning.If you would like to support the podcast, please Buy us a Coffee...2025-05-1645 minSoul Brew#58 - Drop the Pressure (3/3 Mini Series)This is the 3rd of a 3 part mini-series with a team of doctors from PRE – Medical Studio in Austria that Aidan is working alongside. In this health and longevity mini-series, our third guest is Dr. Hieronymus Engel who is in internal medicine, specializing in rhythmology. Rhythmology is the study of the body's natural rhythms, like heartbeats, sleep cycles, and hormone release. It focuses on how these rhythms affect health and disease. Dr. Hieronymus Engel explains all things heart health, blood pressure and some highly scientific aspects of heart health as well as giving his top practical re...2025-04-1832 minSoul Brew#57 - Bad to the Bone (2/3 Mini Series)This is the 2nd of a 3 part mini-series with a team of doctors from PRE – Medical Studio in Austria that Aidan is working alongside. In this longevity mini-series, our second guest is Dr. Johannes Resch-Passini who is in internal medicine, specializing in rheumatology. Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and management of disorders whose common feature is inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints, and internal organs. This includes the management of obesity, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and more.Dr. Johannes Resch-Passini explains all things bones, keeping stronger for longer and has some real pr...2025-04-1135 minSoul Brew#56 - I Need a Doctor (1/3 Mini Series)This is the first of a 3 part mini-series with a team of doctors from PRE – Medical Studio in Austria that Aidan is working alongside. In this longevity mini-series, our first guest is Dr. Katharina Passini who is an internal medicine doctor specialising in kidneys. In this episode, we explore her views on medical care and why she focuses her time on ways to benefit the kidneys and associated systems. This includes the management of obesity, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and more. Dr Katharina Passini explains complex terms in an understanable way and has some real practical recommendations on...2025-04-0437 minSoul Brew#55 - Lucky ManAidan and Stephen are in person again and discuss gratitude and all things related to it. They look at the scientific benefits of gratitude to someones physical, mental, social and spiritual health. They speak of their personal experience, go through scientific articles and suggest 10 ways to practice gratitude and we hope you find a suitable way of doing so.If you would like to support the podcast, please Buy us a Coffee, share the episode on social media or drop us a message to purchase one of our Coffee Tumblrs.This episode is...2025-03-0739 minSoul Brew#54 - Where's Your Head At? w/ Mental Health Ireland's Bill VaughanBill Vaughan from Mental Health Ireland comes on to chat to us about what the organisation is all about, some of its programmes, the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness and much more. Bill goes into detail about the programme Five Ways to Wellbeing and how it can help those who may find themselves struggling and its also a reminder to those who have positive mental health to continue living well and taking positive in their health choices.Stephen's sound is not great in this episode and he is still unsure why #stillarookie. Thankfully he...2025-02-1438 minSoul Brew#53 - Busy Earnin'Happy New Year to you all. The lads have just released their first episode of the year and they dive deep into why they did not release an episode every 3 weeks as promised last year They have been Busy Earnin' (not sure what) at the latter stages of the year and sometimes things in life take a back seat and we think that's OK...isn't it?Aidan and Stephen explain what they have been doing, reflect on 2024, and look forward to 2025, explaining their "goals." They describe the compound effect and how real change takes time and...2025-01-1043 minSoul Brew#52 - Many MenMany Men Die Younger Than Women - In fact on average, men have a shorter lifespan compared to women. Males have higher death rates than females for almost all leading causes of death and at all ages. Men’s poorer lifestyles contribute significantly to the prevalence of chronic diseases. Many Men often present to health services late, making many health issues untreatable. International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19th every year and is a great opportunity to take part in a global conversation about manhood, masculinity and men’s issues. Aidan and Stephen discuss the theme...2024-11-2237 minSoul Brew#51 - Samhain Tales w/ Seán ClancySamhain is Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. According to Irish mythology, Samhain (like Bealtaine) was a time when the 'doorways' to the Otherworld opened, allowing supernatural beings and the souls of the dead to come into our world; while Bealtaine was a summer festival for the living, Samhain "was essentially a festival for the dead". We explore this and some spooky tales with our guest Seán Clancy who has many titles including Accredited Seanachaí (traditional Gaelic storyteller/ historia...2024-10-251h 02Soul Brew#50 - Gold DiggerWe celebrate our golden anniversary episode by digging up nuggets of gold from our first 49 episodes. We discuss our top 5 recommended episodes of Soul Brew, some highlights from other episodes, memorable moments, topics we would like to revisit and areas we feel we can and will improve on going forward. We talk through several episodes here and all these can be listened to wherever you listen to your podcasts. Grab yourself a brew and join in the conversation with someone else. Share with us one of your favourite episodes or moments on our socials. 2024-09-2741 minSoul Brew#49 - Mr & Mrs w/ Our Better HalfsIn our last episode we had a relationship expert, this time we have the experts of our own relationships with us - our better halfs. Stephen's fiancée Tríona joins Aidan's partner Veronica on the show for a special episode where we discuss our relationships and more. Each couple is given the opportunity to ask questions about the other and challenge some of the topics Aidan and Stephen cover on the podcast. Grab yourself a brew and join in the conversation with someone else.If you would like to support the podcast pl...2024-09-0639 minSoul Brew#48 - Love Will Tear Us Apart w/ TheRelationshipCoach.ieThe lads are joined by Annie Lavin aka The Relationship Coach and they discuss all things relationship wise from break-ups to finding love. Annie is an Accredited Couples Therapist, Dating Coach, and Relationship Skills Educator. Annie is committed to tackling stigma and promoting the creation and maintenance of healthy intimate relationships through psychology, counselling, coaching and education. She offers solution-focused short-term therapy, relationship-skills workshops and online programs. More about her services can be found on www.therelationshipcoach.ie or Instagram.Grab yourself a brew and join in the conversation with someone else.If you woul...2024-08-1651 minSoul Brew#47 - The Melting PotAidan feels like he is melting away in the Vienna sunshine and he is using the extreme heat as a motivation to stay inside and get some work done on his laptop. This led us into a discussion about motivation, inspiration what it all means. Stephen believes motivation doesn't exist and Aidan feels actions result from discipline and consistency. There is nothing sexy about either of those but worth having a conversation about them.Motivation is not the cause of action, it is the result. “Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up an...2024-07-1250 minSoul Brew#46 - I Ain't WorriedI Ain't Worried (is a banger of a tune for a start) is one of those episodes where the lads take a topic and go on tangents here and there trying to figure out why they often worry, where it gets them and what it prevents them from achieving at times. They discuss one of their favourite quotes “Don't think. Just do,” and how such a simple phrase from a Tom Cruise film can profoundly impact making decisions both big and small. Are we obsessed with productivity and making the "right" decision. Grab yourself a brew and...2024-06-1447 minSoul Brew#45 - Comedy Club w/ Ryan CullenWe talk to Ryan Cullen, a Donegal born and raised comedian about:The journey from rural Donegal to becoming a comedian touring the worldWhat is it about the art of comedy that drew him in and processes of comedyThe lifestyle of being a comedian and managing Social media with a following Dealing with professional roasting and how it affects his day to day life and so much moreRyan Cullen is a rapid fire, dark one-liner comedian who could give Frankie Boyle and Jimmy Carr a run for their money and has become one...2024-05-241h 07Soul Brew#44 - ViennaBilly Joel sings:You got your passion, you got your prideBut don't you know that only fools are satisfied?Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true (Oooh)When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?Aidan shows his vulnerable side in this episode discussing many things in his life from testicular cancer to what his second move to Vienna. He also discusses his renewed love for coaching people and how in Vienna he has found a partner and new project that has allowed him to thrive...2024-04-2656 minSoul Brew#43 - It’s OK to Have Short Hair, Not be Vegan, and Buy a House"No man ever steps into the same river twice, for it's not the same river, and he's not the same man." - HeraclitusAlmost three years ago, we started the Soul Brew Podcast. It was shortly after a period when the entire world came to a standstill due to COVID-19.A time that forced us to reevaluate many things, including our life choices. Around that time we began to openly explore where we were in life. Stephen, who had just completed his travels, was a very different man back then. In this podcast...2024-04-0536 minSoul Brew#42 - Celtic Symphony w/ Seán ClancyHappy St Patricks day from all at Soul Brew. Today we celebrate differently with our guest Seán Clancy who has many titles including Accredited Seanachaí (traditional Gaelic storyteller/ historian), Irish Pagan, Druid, ITGA Tour Guide, The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD) member, Organic Farmer, Hill of Uisneach Guide, Photographer for fun, Chartered Engineer with Westmeath Councuil and most importantly a Dad & husband.We speak about the legend that is St Patrick, Celtic mythology, ancient festivals and so much more. Using his Seanachaí skills Seán had us entrance by some of the amazing stories of ou...2024-03-1553 minSoul Brew#41 - Boys Don't Cry (or do they?) w/ Gavin MeenanGavin Meenan is a personal trainer, whose work has impacted 20,000+ people. He is also an author, with a large social media following who works almost exclusively with men. His methods and approach to fitness and health differ in many ways from us here at Soul Brew. We discuss at length these differences, we discuss Gavins life story and so much more. If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcast2024-02-231h 17Soul Brew#40 - Figure it OutSoul Brew is about Aidan and Stephen constantly and consistently trying to figure things out and inviting others on the journey. They read an email circulated by Chris Williamson about how there are two types of people; those who don’t know how to improve their lives, and those who don’t know when to stop. They discuss in-depth and take many tangents discussing the current conflict in Gaza, Social Media and much more.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new...2024-02-0252 minSoul Brew#39 - A-Live and Wild w/ Lucy O HaganOur first live episode was recorded in the new Creeslough Community Hub and we hosted an amazing guest in front of a live audience. Lucy O Hagan from Wild Awake chatted to us about becoming one with nature, meditation, foraging, rights of passage, the wilderness and so much more. Lucy has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the outdoors and we hope you learn something from what we spoke about during this recording.Live music is from the brilliant Ciarzo. Check him out on Spotify.If you want to support the podcast...2024-01-121h 13Soul Brew#38 - Christmas Special - 2023 UnwrappedAidan and Stephen are together recording for the first time in a while. Using Spotify Wrapped as an influence they discuss their top 5 moments of 2023 and have some suggested conversation starters when visiting family and friends this festive season.12 questions to ask to get the craic going and to have good conversations this Christmas - 1. Which of your current values would be different if you were raised by different parents? 2. What annoys you about other people that you sometimes do yourself? 3. What was the last lie you told and would you tell it again? 4. What did...2023-12-2342 minSoul Brew#37 - Macho Man w/ Movembers Aisling QuigleyThe village people sang macho man and they had great moustaches. Here we speak to Aisling Quigley who is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Movember Ireland. We spoke about her role, what Movember is and Aidan speaks about his personal experience of having testicular cancer twice in his twenties. Support us for Movember and donate on the link or speak to someone today about Men's health. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See...2023-12-0146 minSoul Brew#36 - Mental Health Literacy w/ Sharon LambertDr Sharon Lambert is a lecturer in the School of Applied Psychology in UCC. Sharon’s research interests revolve primarily around inclusion psychology/inclusion health in the areas of mental health, substance dependence, homelessness and trauma and consequent impacts on service design and delivery and is regularly published in peer-reviewed journals and delivers seminars. We discussed how podcasting has made mental health and wellbeing information more accessible and understandable for listeners and a new study has proved that they can in fact improve mental health literacy. The paper, published by Dr Lambert and Naoise Ó Caoilte from UCC...2023-11-1754 minSoul Brew#35 - Eat Sleep Relax RepeatStephen reveals his very serious morning routine which results in the lads talking about the importance of what we eat, how much we sleep and how we relax. Originally this episode was to be called "Eat Sleep Lift Repeat" and focus on how important each are for health and the discussion ended up focusing on relaxation for health because its an area Aidan and Stephen feel like they need to work on.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee...2023-10-2755 minSoul Brew#34 - Creeslough One Year On w/Lisa GallagherThe 7th of October 2022 will be a day that nobody from Creeslough and the greater area will ever forget when the lives of Leona Harper, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe, James O'Flaherty, Martina Martin, Hugh Kelly, Catherine O'Donnell, James Monaghan, Martin McGill, and Jessica Gallagher ended too soon. As we approach the year anniversary we have Lisa Gallagher, sister of Jessica Gallagher joins us for a chat - Lisa thank you for sharing your story.Thank you Matt McGranaghan to read more about Olldáimh click on the link.If you want to s...2023-10-0655 minSoul Brew#33 - The Boys are Back in TownThe Boys are Back in Town and now we are FULL-TIME(ish). We're doing away with the 'seasons' format and will release an episode at least every three weeks.In this episode, the lads discuss what they have been up to since the last episode. By reflecting on previous episodes and topics they discuss lessons learned, Aidan finally turns 30, on "becoming adults", our new podcast "Studio" and more.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee tumblrs.2023-09-2240 minSoul Brew#32 - Man's Search for MeaningMan's Search for Meaning is one of those books constantly suggested as a "must-read". Aidan and Stephen have reread the book lately and discussed some of their key findings and thoughts from it. In Man's Search for Meaning, Victor E. Frankl describes his lessons learned as a holocaust survivor, and how his experiences shaped his understanding of meaning. The will to meaning, his iconic Logotherapy, and the true meaning of life are all masterfully explained by Frankl.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our...2022-12-0246 minSoul Brew#31 - The Value CentreWe have spoken to many guests on this show about a variety of topics and one that is frequently discussed is personal values. Aidan and Stephen decided to sit down (separately) to figure out what their values are and then together they discuss their process of finding them. They also discuss what a personal value is and what it means to them. We forgot to mention that we will speak about the book Mans Search for Meaning in next week's episode. If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee2022-11-2536 minSoul Brew#30 - Eight Days a Week w/ Skinny GazIn this episode, the lads are joined by Gary McGowan aka Skinny Gaz. He speaks about being clinically diagnosed with depression yet somehow can still highly function studying as a doctor and managing a business he co-founded called Triage Method. We speak about his experience with all of this and how he is managing his depression, workload, and trying to find balance in life.We mention the book Mans Search for Meaning as it pertains to the content of this episode. Check it out as we will be speaking about it in a few weeks.2022-11-1849 minSoul Brew#29 - The Way I AreNamed after an absolute belter of a throwback song The Way I Are is about a recent personality test that Aidan and Stephen took part in to figure out who they are. Stephen did his test on truity.com while Aidan did his on understandmyself.com. The lads discuss their results and what meaning they derive from their sometimes contrasting scores. Check them out to see how you score for Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism in this scientific personality assessment.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee...2022-11-1148 minSoul Brew#28 - Louize Carroll Pt. 2This week is the second episode with Louize Carroll who is a Consultant Psychologist, owner of PRISM therapy online and bassist in The Blizzards. Aidan and Stephen chat with Louize about their values in life, toxic and meaningful relationships and much more.Still time to donate for Coldtober If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a CoffeeInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-0450 minSoul Brew#27 - Trust Me I'm a Doctor w/ Louize CarrollAlthough Louize Carroll is not technically a doctor we trust everything the consultant psychologist says in this episode. Louize owns co-found PRISM Therapy providing the highest standard in online therapy, matching people with a suitable therapist in a way that works for them. As well as this Louize is a writer and a bassist for The Blizzards, hence the name of the episode.Louize talks to Aidan and Stephen about the complexity of being a person, our desire to be seen, false empowerment of people, narcissism, one's mind vs body, values and more. Louize insists if...2022-10-2840 minSoul Brew#26 - Homes of Donegal w/ Dr Michelle MurphyAidan and Stephen are still trying to comprehend the tragedy in their hometown of Creeslough on October 7th. In this episode, they are joined by Dr. Michelle Murphy who is here to help the lads and anyone else who may have been affected by that day in Creeslough, to deal with any sadness, grief, trauma, or emotions experienced.WARNING this episode may contain triggers of emotion, trauma, and grief.Michelle is a Dr. of psychotherapy, specialising in neurological rehab which helps support people who have gone through traumatic events. Michelle is also a...2022-10-2143 minSoul Brew#25 - How's Your Soul?In todays episode Aidan and Stephen have a quick catch up since the last season, discuss their role as ambassadors for Coldtober and ask each other a difficult question...How is your soul? Join our team for Coldtober If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-0742 minSoul Brew#24 - Follow Your DreamThe lads break down one of their favourite books 'The Alchemist'. The book is a beautiful parable about a shepherd who is learning to listen to his heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, follow his dreams. Aidan and Stephen discuss how these lessons are relatable to their own lives and ask each other some tough questions as they cipher through the book.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-0352 minSoul Brew#23 - Reeling in the Years w/ Mara HunterAidan's grandmother Mara Hunter, born in 1930, goes through the decades with Aidan discussing life in Ireland through World War II, the troubles in the north, and living without electricity until after she was married. Mara, who lives in rural Donegal and has done so her whole life speaks about how she had no shoes during childhood, and how everyone worked long physical hours believing people may have been healthier back in the day and is glad she was brought up in that era.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com2022-05-2758 minSoul Brew#22 - Am I WrongIn this week's episode Aidan discusses his new business venture with Kibbon Coffee and he chats to Stephen about whether he is right or wrong to open a speciality coffee venue in the middle of rural Ireland. This leads into a discussion about life choices and how to know if they're right or wrong, or does it matter as long as you're happy and healthy in what you're doing.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2022-05-2040 min
Soul Brew#21 - Fail better w/ Daniel DomigAidan and Stephen talk with artist Daniel Domig. Daniel was born in Canada and studied Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts, (graduated 2006), Vienna, Austria, where he currently lives with his family. He has exhibited widely in both Europe and North America over the past two decades including: The Quiet Afterword, Museum Engen, Germany and With all the Things we Build and Make, Thrust Projects, New York.The three ponder over the Samuel Beckett quote: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." and the beauty of finding failure. They also discuss...2022-05-1358 min
Soul Brew#20 - Adventure of a LifetimeThe lads discuss the importance of adventure, fun, play, and spontaneity as an adult. They give examples of how they try to bring these into their lives from their daily dips, spending time with friends, their job, spending time alone, and the importance of 'having the craic'. Stephen asks Aidan some quick-fire questions at the end that we hope you can ask yourself too. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-0638 min
Soul Brew#19 - I'm Fine w/ Ray ConnellanWestmeath GAA player and one of the stars of the RTE documentary I’m Fine Ray Connellan is our guest in this episode. Ray joins the lads in discussing the impact and reaction from the documentary, as well as life in Athlone and his experience of school, sport, cold water immersion, and the powerful relationship with his father.Massive thanks to Hugh Mulligan (Aka Malaki) for allowing us to use his music at the end of this episode with the aptly named Cuppa Tea ft. Matthew Harris.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcast...2022-04-2949 min
Soul Brew#18 - Life is a RollercoasterIn this episode, the lads discuss how life can be a rollercoaster, and how enjoying the ride can often be the best thing to do. They're both going through big transitions in life in terms of employment (or lack thereof) and discuss how this is affecting their everyday life. Aidan is asking himself "Can I grow right now, if so do I always need to grow?" as they discuss the importance of self-care. Stephen and Aidan are going to re-read one of their favourite books the Alchemist and challenge listeners to join them in doing so which they will...2022-04-2245 min
Soul Brew#17 - Man in the MirrorIn the final episode of season two, Stephen and Aidan discuss men's health and what it means in 2021. If anything in this episode affects you seek help through Samaritans and find out more information about Movember and what they are doing for men's health.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-2643 min
Soul Brew#16 - Glaiza de CastroIn this episode, we speak to Filipino singer, TV, and movie star Glaiza de Castro and her partner Dave Rainey, owner of the Brew Box coffee shop in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal.We speak about what it's like being famous, what it's like having so many followers on social media, how a Barista from Ireland ended up with a famous actor and how they make their relationship work.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-11-1958 min
Soul Brew#15 - Mr. LonelyLoneliness is often described as a phenomenon that all individuals experience. The long-term effects of loneliness and social isolation can include; Increased blood pressure, depression, weight gain, smoking alcohol/drug use, stroke, and coronary heart disease, and a decrease in physical activity, cognition, heart health, and sleep. Stephen and Aidan discuss the differences between being alone and loneliness and discuss their experiences of both.HSE Coping with LonelinessInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more2021-11-1236 min
Soul Brew#14 - Walk the Line w/ Fergus FarrellFergus Farrell represented Connacht rugby up to U20 level and was also capped for the Irish Youths at U18, and is perhaps best known for his time representing Monivea RFC and Galwegians RFC and for owning his own transport business in Galway. A few years ago Fergus suffered a horrific spinal injury at work and was told he was likely to never walk again. Fergus speaks about his journey through and recovery from a broken back, mental health difficulties, relationship problems, and how he feels men, in particular, can talk more.Fergus create the Toughest Trek...2021-11-0559 min
Soul Brew#13 - What is Positive Intelligence?In this episode, we chatted about the six-week positive intelligence course we both did recently.The course is about identifying your saboteurs which anyone can do: Saboteur IdentifierWe discuss using our “Sage Powers” to conquer and manage your saboteurs; helping to build permanent new habits and increase happiness, performance and improve relationships with others.We gave personal examples of what we found and also how they have turned dark moments into a “gift” Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitte...2021-10-2934 min
Soul Brew#12 - Living with Lucy O'SullivanLucy O'Sullivan recently embarked on a gruelling 2,400km cycle for youth mental health charity Jigsaw along Irelands Wild Atlantic Way over 41 days! Here she discusses her journey with Stephen and Aidan and how she teamed up with the Conscious Cup Campaign and how she managed to drink 103 pints. Lucy also talked about her recent career change and how she manages a guesthouse in Co. Kerry.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-2254 min
Soul Brew#11 - The College DropoutThe lads chat about why and how they are both college dropouts. They also discuss what they have been doing since the end of season one and what's in store for season two. Aidan also tells us who he shared his first kiss with.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1546 min
Soul Brew#10 - Reflect2PerfectThe lads reflect back on their podcast journey from its origins to recording the episodes that followed.The Elderbrook song ft. Rudimental that Aidan described in this episode can be seen here: Something About YouInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0650 min
Soul Brew#9 - Is Larry Still Happy?The lads add to their previous podcast about happiness and discuss emotional intelligence, meditation, journaling, hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, and more.Health and Happiness Course by RCSI and the notes that helped with most of this podcast can be viewed here.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-3040 min
Soul Brew#8 - Questioning Small TalkThe lads reflect on their social media hiatus and discuss how to engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations.Stephens Blog can be viewed hereQuestions sourced from “On Purpose with Jay Shetty – Why Small Talk Should Be Banned & 9 Questions That Go Deeper”) What was the last lie you told, and would you tell it again?If your younger self met you now, what would make them happy, and what would make them sad about you today?What situations make you feel awkward and why?What did you buy recently that you now regret...2021-07-2439 min
Soul Brew#7 - Do you even Stoic Bruh?Stoicism is a school of philosophy that hails from ancient Greece and Rome, BC. It is a philosophy of life that maximizes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions, and helps individuals to hone their virtues of character. The lads discuss "The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living", a daily devotional book of stoic philosophy.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-1636 min
Soul Brew#6 - Hashtag Social MediaIn this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of social media and our relationship with it.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0935 min
Soul Brew#5 - Decisions Decisions Decisions w/ Maura DolanWe chat with Maura Dolan, a Business Psychologist Leadership Development and Mental Fitness Coach. She blends her expertise in psychology, business experience, and coach training to help us understand positive intelligence and how to make a decision.Maura Dolan Website: https://www.leci.ie/about-usSaboteur Test: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overviewPositive Intelligence Quotient: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/pq/overviewInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2021-07-0245 min
Soul Brew#4 - Happy as LarryWho is Larry and why is he so happy? In this episode, the lads discuss what happiness is and what it means to them.9 Elements of Whole Person Health and Happiness:Healthy EatingExerciseSleepSubstance ControlCreativityGut HealthPurposeRelationshipsMental HealthInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2528 min
Soul Brew#3 - Give me a Rub w/ Roisin Mc CaffertyRoisin Mc Cafferty (Mc Caff) is a physiotherapist for the HSE, plays for the Donegal LGFA team, and is a good friend of both Aidan and Stephen. We pick her brains on what physiotherapy is, and what tips she has to remain injury and pain-free. Roisin and the lads also explain what works best for their own wellbeing and health.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1832 min
Soul Brew#2 - It's OK to be Vegan and have Long HairStephen justifies (not that he has to) some of his life choices as he turns 30 this week and discusses the idea of some "social norms" with Aidan.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1134 min
Soul Brew#1 - Having a BallHere we discuss why we have only three balls between the two of us. 28-year-old Aidan recovered from testicular cancer in 2017. Thereafter, he moved to Vienna, Austria, where he followed his passion for coffee. Aidan had to overcome cancer again in 2019 and in this episode, he discusses his experiences overcoming cancer twice in his twenties and the complexity of life with Stephen.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcastThis episode was recorded on the 25th of April. If any of the content of...2021-06-0443 min
Soul BrewIntroduction to Soul BrewAn introduction into the who, what, why, when, and where of this Podcast.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2810 min