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Andy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's NY Irish Hour (80)Hi Friends,It gives me great pleasure to bring you Episode 80 of The New York Irish Music Hour. Alot of new recordings this episode and new artists to the program. Enjoy!Andy CooneyPart 1: Olivia Douglas (latest single), The Rebel Hearts (New Release), Nial Teague & Padraic Joyce (New Release), One For The Road (New Single), Me!Part 2: Lauren McCrory, Gavin Gribben Chrissy Mac and Daniel O'Donnell (recent live concert appearance), Rhythm & Sticks (new Single), Darren Bourke (New Single), Susan & Gerard, Drops of Green (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Marc Roberts (New Si...2025-06-2959 min
The Athlete WhispererEmbracing Frustration: The Power of Curiosity and Fluidity in SportsIn this episode of The Athlete Whisperer, Susan explores how athletes can transform frustration into a powerful tool for growth and resilience. Through mindful breathing exercises and body awareness, she guides listeners on releasing physical tension that impacts their performance, promoting a fluid, relaxed state essential for peak performance. The episode delves into shifting from frustration to curiosity, demonstrating how embracing discomfort with a curious mindset leads to progress in training and game situations. Whether you’re struggling with technique, mental blocks, or external pressures, this episode provides practical tools for managing tension and turning frustration into motivation. Tune in...2025-04-0519 min
Sober & Lit PodcastExploring the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Alcohol Use with Peggi Cooney / EP 62Send us a textIn this new episode, Hosts Susan Larkin and Ruby Williams are thrilled to have the remarkable Peggi Cooney—author, speaker, and sobriety advocate. Peggi's transformation from wine lover to alcohol-free warrior is nothing short of inspiring.Dive deep with us as Peggi reveals the life-changing ultimatum from her daughter that set her on the path to sobriety, and then to write her inspirational memoir, This Side of Alcohol. With her extensive background in child welfare and adult protective services, Peggi offers invaluable insights on managing stress in helping pr...2025-03-1842 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 64: Meditation Session ReturnsIn this episode, we work with breathing techniques and meditation with our student athlete baseball team.2024-12-2327 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 63: A Series with Megan Geary - The Emotional Wellness of Athletes - Part 7 - Inner GuidanceThe Athlete Whisperer returns with a new episode in our series with Megan Geary in which we discuss the importance of 'inner guidance' in sports as well as every day life.2024-12-0529 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 62: Continuing the Conversation with Dustin Brundage - Owner of Line Drive AthletixDustin Brundage returns to the podcast to talk about his new endeavors and his new team in this extended episode. He discusses the uses of mindfulness with a new group of young athletes as well as the importance of holding space for accountability for his players as well as himself. 2024-09-0344 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's NY Irish Hour (72) Interview with Meadhbh WalshEnjoy my 72nd NY Irish Hour! I had the chance to catch up with Meadhbh Walsh while she was out here touring this week. She is so talented and a wonderful person to interview. Also congratulation Ciara Fox and James Rafferty on getting married on June 29th. I featured Ciara in Part 3. Enjoy the new release coming out of Ireland. Part 1David James, Derek Ryan & The Kilfenora Ceilie Band (New Single), Tony Allen (New Release), Ciaran Rosney (New Single), ME! (Latest Release)Part 2Meadhbh Walsh, Meadhbh Walsh Interview, Meadhbh Walsh, Meadhbh Walsh Interview. Meadhbh...2024-07-1300 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 61: A Series with Megan Geary - The Emotional Wellness of Athletes - Part 6 - Special Guest: Kareem LubinIn this episode of our Emotional Wellness of Athletes, we have a return guest in student athlete, Kareem Lubin, speaking on his thoughts and experience on the topic as well as how he would like to implement this in his future.2024-05-0635 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (67) Interview with Mairead Carlin of Celtic WomanHi Friends,My latest New Irish Music Hour is now ready to enjoy. New stuff keeping coming out! I was able to catch up with Mairead Carlin from Celtic Woman for a fabulous interview in Part 2. AndyPart 1: The Tumbling Paddies (New Single), Mike Denver (New Album Release), Lee Matthews, Erin's Fury (New Single) Me!Part 2: Mairead Carlin (3 tracks and interview), Drops of Green (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Pat Mulchome (New Album Release), Susan & Gerard, Tradstone (New Single), Bernie Heaney, Me!SponsorsTours of IrelandIrish Exa...2024-05-041h 01The Athlete WhispererEpisode 60 - Meditation Session - Excited For The OpportunityIn this meditation session, we focus on maintaining the excitement for the game we love.2024-05-0217 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 59: Meditation Session - Locking InIn this meditation, we exercise the method of 'locking in' with our meditation and our play. We also touch on the topic of 'micro-improvements'.2024-04-2929 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 58: A Series with Megan Geary - The Emotional Wellness of Athletes - Part 5 - Special Guest: Jillian VillaniJillian Villani joins us once again with Megan Geary to discuss the definition of success and what roles our peers, parents and coaches play in regulating our emotions.2024-04-2221 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 57 - A Series with Megan Geary - The Emotional Wellness of Athletes - Part 4 - Special Guest: Jillian VillaniIn this next episode of the series with Megan Geary, special guest Jillian Villani, a former student athlete in soccer, now a soccer coach and mother to a student athlete in soccer as well, discuss taking what is learned as a player and applying that into coaching and ensuring that balance is met when coaching and playing to ensure optimal play as well as optimal mental well being.2024-04-1530 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 56: A Short Convo with Student Athlete Jayden Lont and Meditation SessionIn this meditation session, we start off with a short catch up with student athlete and previous guest on The Athlete Whisperer, Jayden Lont and follow with a meditation session focusing on analyzing what you bring to every game.2024-04-1530 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 55: A Conversation With SUNY Fredonia Softball Player, Megan GuidryIn this episode, we have special guest, Megan Guidry joining us. Megan plays softball for SUNY Fredonia and she talks about her experience as a student athlete and and the importance of mindset and balance on and off the field.2024-03-1322 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 54 - A Series with Megan Geary - The Emotional Wellness of Athletes - Part 3In this episode of the series, we discuss the idea of fit vs. healthy, in the physical form, but also in the mental and emotional form. We discuss the importance of being aware of value & worth as well as making sure we take stock in our emotions and avoiding any 'volcanic' eruptions that make come, both on and off the court / field.2024-02-1917 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 53 - A Series with Megan Geary - The Emotional Wellness of Athletes - Part 2In this episode in our series with athlete, Megan Geary, we discuss the idea that sports provide an identity to a person, a security blanket of sorts, and we look into the silent struggle athletes may have outside their sport and how that may affect their emotional wellness. 2024-02-1222 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 52 - A Series with Megan Geary - The Emotional Wellness of Athletes - Part 1Previous guest, Megan Geary, returns with a series speaking on the emotional wellness of athletes. Megan has a candid conversation about her challenges as an athlete, including things that she has heard from her coaches while she was a player and the pressures to perform and not appear weak. 2024-01-3118 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 51 - Meditation Session - What Do You Want To Create Tomorrow?In this meditation session, we talk about harnessing and focusing our energy to create, whatever you want the creation to be, but how do we create the ordinary into the extraordinary.2024-01-2218 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 50 - A Conversation w/ Dustin Brundage - Owner of Line Drive AthletixIn episode 50 (!!) we have a conversation with Coach Dustin Brundage, owner of Line Drive Athletix. Coach was excited to sit down with us to discuss the real-life and in-game applications of mindfulness, breathe work and much more.2024-01-2126 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 49 - Meditation Session - Change The MessagingIn the first episode of 2024, this meditation session focuses on the importance of the messaging in your mind and how that affects the body and ultimately, how it affects your performance.2024-01-0129 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 48 - A Quick Chat with the CoachIn this quick discussion, the coach talks about the challenges teaching his team the importance of meditation and mindfulness and the benefits that he's seen through years of doing it.2023-12-2404 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 47 - Mediation Session - Breath-work, Fine Tuning and The UnseenThe Athlete Whisperer returns with a new meditation session with a team that focuses on the purpose of breathe-work, the areas in which it can fine tune and dialing in to the unseen.2023-12-2429 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (65) Interview with Susan & GerardHi Friends,Season 3 brought some great new songs and recordings in 2023. I hope you enjoyed the shows this year! I will now take a break for all of our Christmas Tour Dates and come back for Season 4 in mid February. I wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving and a Blessed Christmas Season...AndyPart 1: Louise Morrissey along with Molly O’Connell & Aishling Rafferty (New Single), Nathan Carter (New Single), Billy Morrissey, Mick Foster and TR Dallas (New Single), The Murphy's (2023 Release), Me! (New Single)Part 2: Susan & Gerard (2023 Release) Susan & Gerard...2023-11-2259 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (60)Hello Friends,Welcome to my 60th New York irish Music Hour! We have a fabulous show for you with new releases from The Murphy's with Michael English, Ciaran Cooney, CEOL and Barry Doyle who's new to the NY Irish Music Hour. I also feature a track from talented duo from our NY Irish Scene back in the 1990's and finish our show with a tribute to Sinead O'Connor. AndyPart 1: Mike Denver, The Murphy's with Michael English (New Single), Erins Pride, Ciaran Cooney (Debut Single), ME!Part 2:Sinead Black, Natha...2023-08-1358 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 46 - A Conversation with Women's Basketball Head Coach, Jacey BrooksIn this episode, we have a conversation with Women's Basketball Head Coach, Jacey Brooks at the University of Buffalo. Jacey tells the story of how she got into coaching and realizing that you learn more from your losses than you do from victory. Jacey also talks about the pressures to make sure that her team are not only good athletes and teammates, but good academically and most importantly, good people. Lastly, Jacey discusses incorporating mindfulness, meditation and yoga into her team practices and how important it is to tune out distractions.2023-06-1838 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 45 - Meditation Session - The PlayoffsIn this session, we examine the importance of focused energy and how to set up for success in the 'next level', the playoffs. We zone in on composure, calm, being steadfast and arriving at clarity for the game ahead.2023-05-3130 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 44: Meditation Session - Confidence & Self AssuranceIn this meditation session, we discuss further rooting ourselves in our capabilities and the importance of the team moving as a collective in the ups and downs, both on and off the field / court.2023-05-2228 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (54) Interview with Roisin ClancyHello Friends, I'm very excited to announce that Tourism Ireland has signed on for another year to support the The New York Irish Hour! We have a great show for you that will feature some of our Performers that will be at The East Durham Irish Festival. There are also new releases from Patrick Feeney and Des Willoughby. In Part 2, I had a chance to catch up with Roisin Clancy and her husband Ryland. Roisin is Bobby Clancy's from the Clancy Brothers daughter. Each year in the first week of June for the last 15 years is The Clancy Brother...2023-05-171h 00The Athlete WhispererEpisode 43: A Conversation w/ NJCAA D2 Player of the Year, Romeo AquinoIn this episode, we chat with Romeo Aquino, the NJCAA D2 Player of the Year and discuss how utilizing mindfulness and meditation helped him up his game. We also discuss how he still uses his teachings of yoga to help continue to elevate his game and the added benefits it provides physically and mentally.2023-05-1619 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 42: Meditation Session - Create Your Own Highlight ReelIn this meditation session, we examine the balance of through vs. instinct and how to incorporate that into the game. We look at pushing aside overthinking as well as getting caught in the 'what ifs' of the game. Lastly, we focus on the importance of creating your own highlight reel as a way of motivating and remaining focused.2023-05-0729 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 41: Meditation Session - Allow Calm To Wash Over YouThe more calm you are, the more clear you are. The more clear you are, the more clearly you can see the task at hand. Allow the calm to wash over you and enjoy the rollercoaster ride that you are on and make sure to remember the purpose in what you do.2023-05-0426 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 40: Meditation Session - Examining The WinsIn this session, we examine the wins (inside the wins and losses) and the importance of holding on to those feelings going into each game. Focus on what you can control and take care of business.2023-04-3030 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 39: Meditation Session - Creating ConfidenceIn this session, we look into the importance of not carrying baggage forward. It is important to not sulk about the past and to keep the energy pure, for the team. Mindset impacts emotions and emotions alter your biology, so if you believe that you can, you are more likely to. If you focus more on the positive, you will create more of the positive.2023-04-2729 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 38 - Erasing Self-DoubtIn this episode, we examine the impact that inner awareness has on outer performance. We look at what self-doubt is and what it can be. Just because there is a nay-sayer in your mind, doesn't mean it's true. Self-doubt is actually a sign that something is important to you and that you should use it as a signal to dig deeper and keep going and not let it detract you from your goals. We also look at the importance of creating 'power statements' for ourselves.2023-04-2430 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 37: Meditation Session - Rejuvinate, Renew, RestoreIn this meditation session, we focus on time outside of the field or court to re-align, recuperate and renew our minds. We are in charge of how we feel and we work to manage our minds and clarity for the games and practices ahead.2023-04-2230 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 36: A Conversation w/ D3 All American Basketball Athlete, Austin GrunderWe return in this episode with a great conversation with SUNY Cortland's D3 Basketball D3 star player, Austin Grunder. Austin goes into the amount of work it takes to achieve a top scoring accolade and the mindset behind practice and high pressured games.2023-04-0321 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (52) Interview with Ciara FoxHi Friends,Enjoy my latest NY Irish Hour! There were so many new releases these past 2 weeks and new artists to our show! All the Best!AndyPart 1: Susan Wendelken (NEW), Declan Aungier (NEW), Louise Morrissey (NEW), The Wolfe Tones (Classic), ME (latest)Part 2: Caira Fox, (Latest), Ciara Fox Interview, Caira Fox (Latest), The Mary Wallopers (Seamus Pick), Derek Ryan & Emma Langford (NEW)Part 3: Goats Don't Shave (Classic), Tomas Jackman (NEW), Niall Teague & Padriac Joyce (NEW), Robbie Darcy (NEW), Eimear Quinn & Gavin Ring (New Brendan Graham song), Fergal Flaherty (NE...2023-04-011h 02The Athlete WhispererEpisode 35: Meditation Session - Fighting ResistanceIn this episode we sit in on a live team meditation session where Susan walks the players through fighting resistance as well as the reaction time to challenges and adversity.2023-02-1627 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 34: Meditation Session - The Evolution of the AthleteIn this episode, we sit in on a live mediation with Susan's baseball team as she walks them through the early evolution of the athlete and the importance of feeding their minds and body with the important things that will help them perform at their highest level.2023-02-1430 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 33: Meditation Session - FocusIn this episode, we sit in on a live meditation session with Susan's baseball team as she centers the team around focus and the importance of paying attention to where your attention is.2023-02-1230 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 32: Meditation Session - Setting GoalsIn this episode, we sit in on a live meditation session with one of the baseball teams that Susan has works with. This session is centered around setting goals, but ones that aren't specific to outcomes. 2023-01-0929 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 31: A Discussion w/ College Athlete Ryan HendricksIn this episode, Susan speaks with Ryan Hendricks who is currently a football player at Springfield College. Ryan talks about how what he carried during his high school prep with Susan into college, the adjustments going through Covid and it's affect on sport programs overall and his success in maintaining emotional control in games and in life. 2022-12-3127 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 30 - Meditation Session w/ Baseball TeamIn this episode, we sit in on a live meditation session with one of the baseball teams that Susan has worked with. 2022-12-3028 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (47) Interview with songwriter Brendan GrahamHello Friends,I hope all is well. Season 2 of the New York Irish Hour has come to a close. It was a great season with lot's brand new recordings coming out of Ireland. Special thanks to our sponsors, The Irish Examiner, Irish Music Magazine and Tourism Ireland who sponsored my trip to Ireland in August to record all of those fabulous interviews. In this episode I will play some of the biggest releases from 2022. I also hosted an interview with one of Ireland's biggest songwriters, Brendan Graham. So until February 2023, I'll look forward to seeing you at some of...2022-12-0559 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (45) Interview with performer Hank WedelHi Friends,I'm coming to you from Avignon France aboard the Scenic Sapphire Long Ship on the River Rhone with my 45th Episode of the NY Irish Hour. We are having a fabulous trip with The New York Tenors. On this Episode I'm featuring some great Irish Music recordings from Derek Ryan, The Willoughby Brothers and the Screaming Orphans. I also had a fabulous interview with Hank Wedel who's enjoying tremendous radio play with The Rakes of Mallow. George Casey will also give us some comedy relief. Enjoy!Part 1: Derek Ryan, The Willoughby Brothers, Richie Dwyer...2022-11-0555 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 29 - Q&A w/ High School Senior Athlete, Yavel NunezIn this episode, we have a conversation with high school senior baseball player, Yavel Nunez. Yavel speak about his move from NYC to upstate NY and the positive impact that it's had. Yavel also speaks about the use of breathing techniques in his practices and his game play and how that has also positively impacted his game. 2022-10-2326 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (44) TR Dallas Interview & Interview with performer Cahal DunneHi Friends,It's with great pleasure I give you Episode 44 of The New York Irish Hour. In Part One I feature a talented performer Hank Wedel who is out from Ireland at the moment doing some tour dates around the US. In Part 2 I feature an interview with Cahal Dunne on the release of his book Athenry. In Part 3 I caught up with my friend TR Dallas while I was in Ireland on my Musical Tour of Ireland. Just a delightful brief interview. TR Dallas is one of Ireland's most beloved performers.AndyPart...2022-10-2259 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (43) Interview with musician Matt MolloyHi Friends,I'm in Ireland at the moment with my Musical Tour Of Ireland. I did manage to find time to bring you Episode 43 of The New YorK Irish Hour. I was in Westport County Mayo this trip and I managed to catch up with Matt Malloy from The Chieftains. This great interview is featured on today's show. There are new singles out by All Folked Up and Susan & Gerard. I came across an Album on Spotify called The Transatlantic Sessions. You're going to love the 2 tracks I picked to play. A couple of new artists to the NY...2022-10-0855 minThe Athlete WhispererMonday Mini MIND'er #12 - Are You Living In Your Head, Or In Your Heart?In this brief episode, we look into how most of us live in our head, but are we listening to our heart? Are we listening to how it feels? It's important to maintain balance of both.2022-09-2601 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 28 - Q&A w/ College Freshman Athlete, Jayden LontIn this episode, we catch up with a previous guest to the show, Jayden Lont. Now a freshman in college, Jayden goes into the difference between high school and college athletics, including the vast adjustments and intensity levels. Jayden goes into how his regular practice of meditation and yoga has kept him in an advantage all year long. Jayden also discusses having to start back at the bottom again as a freshman and working his way back up on his new team and how he is ready for the challenge.2022-09-2224 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 27 - Q&A with Soccer Player Turned Coach, Megan GearyIn this episode, we have a conversation with former soccer player, now coach, Megan Geary. In this candid discussion, Megan talks about her time being an athlete and coming to a point where she didn't like playing soccer anymore. Megan goes into the amount of pressure put on athletes at a very young age, competition amongst teammates and how, in her journey, she defined herself by the sport she played, until injury occurred. Through the process, she exercised awareness in identifying the right time to walk away from being an active athlete to her transition to coaching and applying emp...2022-08-1936 minThe Athlete WhispererMonday Mini MIND'er #11 - Remembering Who You AreIn this brief episode, we discuss the importance of remembering who you are in your totality, not just what you do, the student, the athlete, etc. 2022-08-1501 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 26 - Q&A With Coach Tom FanningIn this episode, we have a conversation with Coach Tom Fanning. We go over a variety of topics including receiving criticism from using yoga as a part of practice and keeping an open mind in the importance of evolving practice and preparation to include mindfulness techniques. We also cover the importance of working the mind to deal with the new stresses that student athletes face currently and turning around negative mental thinking. In addition, when a team is as physically prepared as they can be, adding in mindfulness and breathe-work can be the difference maker. We looking into the idea...2022-08-0135 minThe Athlete WhispererMonday Mini MIND'er #10 - The Inside WhisperWe return with a brief Monday reminder to stay focused on the inside whisper that will push you to be your best and blocking out the outside noises that can detract your from getting there.2022-07-2501 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 25 - Yoga for RestorationIn this special episode, we have a full yoga session to walk you through the movements needed for balance and restoration followed by a short meditation. By taking this time for self-awareness, you will allow the mind and body to become re-centered and reinvigorated.2022-07-1246 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 24 - Meditation for RestorationIn this episode, we revisit meditation and apply it for our restoration, physically, mentally and emotionally. We remind you that Passion + Purpose = Power and that potential is unlimited, even in defeat.2022-06-1427 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 23 - Q&A w/ SUNY Cortland Women's Basketball Senior, Flo HunteIn this episode, we have a conversation with Basketball Team Co-Captain, Flo Hunte, of SUNY Cortland. As the creator of "The Inner Athlete" games, Flo and Susan talk about the importance of mental health in student-athletes as well as examine the issue of athlete suicide. We also discuss the pressure to always appear strong and mask vulnerability or emotion. Flo goes into what she does to make sure she is of sound mind through mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. 2022-06-0720 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 22 - Tapping Into Your Unlimited PotentialIn this episode, we focus on breathing exercises, meditation and centering around tapping into your unlimited potential. Controlling your breath strengthens your ability to control your parts of the game. Calming and managing your emotions are all steps into bringing your best version of you to the next game.2022-05-3123 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 21 - Remembering The WorkIn this episode, we discuss the importance of remembering all of the work and preparation it has taken for you to be where you are today and we remind you that you haven't worked this hard to create any doubt in your game. We remind ourselves of the collective effort of the team and remind ourselves that there's no accident in you loving this game as well as the importance of loving all aspects of it, the triumphs and the setbacks. 2022-05-2427 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (33)Hi Friends,I'm in Galway City with my Musical Tour of Ireland. I'm doing my show from the beautiful Hardiman Hotel, formally the Great Southern Hotel in Eire Square, City Centre. My 33rd NY Irish Hour will feature some new Artists and some of our stars on the 45th East Durham Irish Festival. Enjoy!Part 1Derek Ryan, Ciara Fox (New Release), Michael English, McLean Band (Ed Irish Fest)Part 2Mike Denver (Latest Single), Bernie Heaney, Andy Cooney (new album), Nathan Carter (Latest Single), Liam Mannering (Seamus Pick)Part 3The Narrowbacks (ED Iris...2022-05-2100 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 20 - Q&A w/ Team Captain Jayden Lont (31 Game Win Streak)In this episode, we have a chat with the baseball and football team captain for New York's own Cornwall Central High School, Jayden Lont. Jayden walks us through how meditation and mindfulness helped lead his baseball team to an astounding 31-game win streak. Jayden also discusses how he will continue to utilize the tools he's learned for his upcoming collegiate endeavors.2022-05-1723 minThe Athlete WhispererMonday Mini MIND'er #9 - Pay Attention to These 3 ThingsIn this short episode, we call attention to 3 items for alignment before heading into the game: Emotional Regulation, Physical Sensation and Paying Attention to Your Thoughts.2022-05-1600 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 19 - Meditation and Fine TuningIn this short episode, we focus on meditation, motivation and breath work to fine tune your mind to enter your season. We look at remembering all of the opportunity in front of you for you to show up, excel and be the best version of you.2022-05-1009 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 18 - Frenetic Energy vs Sustainable EnergyIn this episode we discuss the difference between frenetic and sustainable energy and what we can do to achieve more sustainable energy. Through a very specific breathing exercise, we take steps towards turning ordinary into extraordinary from the inside.2022-05-0326 minThe Athlete WhispererMonday Mini MIND'er #8 - BalanceIn this short episode, we remind you of the importance of balance and that the 'rest' part of restoration is key in making sure you have your optimal performance every time you go play.2022-05-0203 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 17 - Q&A with Personal Trainer Darnell LubinIn this episode, we have a Q&A with former student athlete and current Personal Trainer, Darnell Lubin. We discuss how mindfulness trainings, meditation and yoga helped fill in the gaps when he was a student athlete to take him to the next level and how he applies his learnings to his profession. 2022-04-1921 minThe Athlete WhispererMini reMINDer #7 - Accept What Is AND Create Something DifferentIn this short episode, we add a twist on the old adage "accept what is or create something different". We look at meeting ourselves where we are, accepting what is, THEN adding the next 'ingredient' in our life to create that something different on top of what is, bringing us closer to the best version of ourselves.2022-04-1802 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 16 - Desire and PreparationIn this episode, we focus on treating your mind and body with the respect it deserves. We look into how desire and preparation work together to set you up for becoming the best athlete you can be. Winning is the external result of the internal work that you do with mind and body. This episode also focuses on the playoff part of one's season. You are born for this.2022-04-1422 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (30)Hi Friends,My 30th show will feature some of the artists that will be performing at this year's East Durham Irish Festival taking place on Memorial Day Weekend 2022 in the Catskill Mountains in upstate NY. Our Seamus Pick will feature a Band from County Tyrone call The Logues. I was browsing YouTube this week and I came across a live performance in Dublin of Paddy Reilly singing with our own Dee Reilly back in 1994. I cleaned up the audio and I included it in the show. I also received an email from these lovely young ladies from Conn...2022-04-0757 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (29)Hello Friends,I hope you're enjoying Season 2 so far. Lots of great Irish Music coming out every week! Enjoy new singles from Donegal girl Sinead Black, Bernie Heaney & PJ Murrihy & Sabrina Fallon. Also there are new album releases from Mike Denver, Derek Ryan & Alastair Coyles, Seamus Balfe has a great pick with Scottish artist Kevin McKidd with one of my favorite old tunes. AndyPart 1Patrick Feeney, Sinead Black (New Single), The Celtic Brothers, Andy CooneyPart 2Mike Denver (Latest Release), Alastair Coyles (Latest Release), Sean Kelly, Susan & Gerard, Kevin McKidd...2022-03-2655 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 15 - Mental EnduranceIn this episode, we look into the meaning of 'equanimity', or the act of mental calmness and composure and how that can help build our mental endurance. We look into how the practice of gratitude, balance and centering can help our foundation of mental endurance and how we can use that to up our game. 2022-03-2326 minThe Athlete WhispererMini reMINDer #6 - Lining Up Your Physical, Emotional and Mental SelfIn this short episode, we briefly look at how to realign the 3 parts of ones self, physical, emotional and mental, to tackle the week!2022-03-2104 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 14 - Live Session In PracticeIn this unique episode, we practice mindfulness and meditation live in practice with New York's Cornwall baseball team. As the players practice, stretching, pitching and catching, Susan Cooney is heard over the loudspeaker examining growth mode and survival mode as well as looking for places where we find our inspiration. The episode concludes with a brief chat with Coach Tom Fanning.2022-03-1825 minThe Athlete WhispererMini reMINDer #5 - Your Breath, The Great RegulatorIn this short episode, we remind you about your breath and practice its great ability to regulate your thoughts and emotions.2022-03-1408 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 13 - Q&A With Coach Todd Rose and Captain Ryan AllenIn this episode, we have a conversation with New York's Washingtonville Wizards high school basketball Team Coach, Todd Rose and Team Captain, Ryan Allen to discuss the real life learnings and in-game applications of the teachings of mindfulness, meditation and focus. The coach and captain explain how calmness, confidence, focus, balance and keeping out the outside noise brought benefits on and off the court!2022-03-1117 minThe Athlete WhispererMini reMINDer - #4 - GratitudeThese mini episodes will offer quick reMINDers and inspirations to help get your MIND right for the day and week ahead.2022-03-0703 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (27)Season 2, Episode 27 is up and ready for ears! I’m featuring a couple of new bands I came across, Ceol and Claddagh Folk! My new Album is just out as you know and I will feature 2 more tracks from it. Seamus Balfe has picked a track from a band called Scythian. They are 1st generation Ukrainian lads that play Celtic music and they do it pretty well. Noel V Ginnity will provide us with a little comedy relief and I’ll end our 27th show with a tribute to the passing of a dear friend Timmy Casey… Part 1: Ceol...2022-03-0558 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 12 - The 5 Factors of SuccessIn this episode, we thoroughly examine the 5 Factors of Success and how to keep them in hand during the game. We continue our practice of connecting to our centered self by remembering to remove external distractions.2022-03-0423 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 11 - Are you Reacting or Responding?In this episode, we place focus on the difference between reacting and responding to situations and how recognizing this in our lives will bring us closer to success. We also look into the importance of the internal you and the external you. Lastly, we practice calming the central nervous system through breath and utilizing our tools in the face of adversity. Success is within reach.2022-03-0119 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 10 - Mastering Your Emotional ResponsesIn this episode, we focus on mastering your emotional responses by managing and practicing the art of focus with breath and directing your attention and minimizing distractions that get in your way of an optimal performance.2022-03-0120 minThe Athlete WhispererMini reMINDer #3 - You Have Everything You NeedThese mini episodes will offer quick reMINDers and inspirations to help get your MIND right for the day and week ahead.2022-02-2802 minThe Athlete WhispererMini reMINDer #2 - Forcing vs AllowingThese mini episodes will offer quick reMINDers and inspirations to help get your MIND right for the day and week ahead.2022-02-2105 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 9 - No Pressure, No DiamondsIn this episode, we look at our relationship with pressure, how we handle pressure and using pressure for positive outcomes, pressure as fuel and not fear. No Pressure, No Diamonds.2022-02-2019 minAndy Cooney's NY Irish Music HourAndy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (26)Season 2 kicks off with some new releases from Angela Reid from Omagh, CO Tyrone and New York Irish Girl, Cheryl Anne McCullagh. My new Album, Take Her In Your Arms will be released March 4, 2022. I'll be featuring the title track and a tune written by New York Irishman, Tommy Mulvihill about growing up on an Irish neighborhood in the Bronx in the 1960s. Part 1Shane Owens, Bernie Heaney, Nathan Carter, Angela Reid (Latest Single)Part 2Susan & Gerard (Latest Release), Andy Cooney (New Album), Lisa McHugh, Gerry Finley (New Song) Cheryl Anne McCullagh (Seamus Pi...2022-02-2059 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 8 - Make Time for Restoration and RenewalIn this episode, we look at the act of placing our attention and eliminating external distractions and understanding that success comes from focus and concentration. We also look into the 5 states of attention and the importance of making time for rest, restoration and renewal. 2022-02-1719 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 7 - Turning Obstacles Into OpportunitiesThe first episode in a series designed for those on the baseball and softball field. In this episode, we examine the benefits of nourishing the body with breath and the ability to turn obstacles into opportunities.2022-02-1619 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 6 - Formulating SuccessIn this episode, we look into chemistry and tools to create the formula for success. We explore the importance of remembering for the love of the game and harnessing that love and passion as well as owning your energy and how this all helps in you staying centered and steady in your game.2022-02-1520 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 5 - Bringing Your BestIn this episode, we looking into tools to help you show up and play your best game by being mindful of how you fuel yourself, releasing interfering thoughts and envisioning your optimal performance. 2022-02-1520 minThe Athlete WhispererMini reMINDer #1 - Breakdown, Breakthrough, BreakoutThese mini episodes will offer quick reMINDers and inspirations to help get your MIND right for the day and week ahead.2022-02-1501 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 4 - The Time Is NOWIn this episode, we examine the importance of timing, taking advantage of the moment we're in and recognizing that we are only in control of this moment and to not get caught up in anything else. Everything else is just a story, but the time to win is NOW, in this moment.2022-02-1419 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 3 - Embracing PressureIn this episode, we look into focusing on our strong inner knowing, what is strength, what strength vs. weakness is for us individually, feeding our strength and what our relationship is with pressure. They say 'no pressure, no diamonds', so, embrace the pressure.2022-02-1320 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 2 - Level upIn this episode, we examine ways of creating a fresh start for ourselves, evaluating what success is, pushing the limits and looking at tools we can use to LEVEL UP.2022-02-0819 minThe Athlete WhispererEpisode 1 - It All Begins With AwarenessIn this episode, we look at the importance of awareness and the importance of observing your thoughts. We look into how this awareness helps you get closer to your authentic self and finding your comfort zone. As athletes, much of the training is on the physical aspect of your game, but this first episode begins the training of your mind.2022-02-0819 min
Nola HawtsAnxiety in Kids - Beth Cooney, Social Worker & TherapistIn this episode, we chatted with Beth Cooney, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who works with children. Learn about how therapy can benefit a CHD child or any child who may suffer with anxiety or depression.2021-11-3027 min