From the outside, Niall Breslin — known by legions of Irish fans as Bressie — appears to have led a charmed life. He’s had a professional Rugby career, achieved national stardom as a musician, and been a coach on The Voice of Ireland. But behind all those achievements lies Niall’s struggle with repressed emotions and generations of unresolved pain. In this w ... Show More
Oct 13
My first meditation retreat, by Rohan Gunatillake
The idea of a meditation retreat is deeply romantic. But the reality can be very different. Join our host Rohan Gunatillake on his first retreat, at a monastery in the English countryside, where he locks in to his meditation practice for the first time – and on the same night, al ... Show More
16m 57s
Sep 29
The magic that ripples out when we share our passions with others, by Matthew Mercer
Every Thursday night, Matthew Mercer leads a merry band through a maze of goblins, spells, and enchantments, as he plays an immersive role-playing game. In our story, Matthew explores what these creative games open up in him and how shining his light into the world gives others p ... Show More
37m 8s
Apr 2023
Niall 'Bressie' Breslin : PHD, puppies and podcasting
<p>Topics covered : Mental health, shame, judgement, Irish psychiatric system, progression, early intervention, social media, education, TV show The Voice, panic attack, values, gaslighting, dealing with conflict, labelling, music, podcasting, therapy, meditation, breathwork, emo ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2023
The power of being present with Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin
Modern life is full of distractions, so sitting down and being present in the moment can take a huge amount of effort. This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by Niall Breslin, aka Bressie, to tell us why being mindful can help us become more self-aware and at peace in a world t ... Show More
21m 43s
Dec 2023
Niall Harbison : how street dogs taught me the meaning of life (re-release)
<p>Topics covered : Parents separating, trauma, guilt, alcoholism, addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, success, rock bottom, hope, finding meaning, love, purpose. <strong> </strong></p><br><p>I’m on a break over the Christmas period so I am re-releasing a few ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
Neal Brennan: Does Brilliance Have Boundaries?
Comedian Neal Brennan (Chappelle's Show, Crazy Good, Blocks, 3 Mics) joins Rainn Wilson to engage in a deep and revealing conversation exploring the aftermath of Chappelle's Show, the sacrifices Neal made for his craft, and the profound impact of mental health on his life and car ... Show More
1h 21m
Feb 2024
How to Find Your Way to Healing, Hope, and Peace with Seth Gillihan
Seth Gillihan, a renowned clinical psychologist and author, offers a fresh take on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming health challenges and embracing mindfulness, Seth explains how to find your way to healing, hope, and peace. Thro ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2024
How to be an extraordinary leader in today's world with Sid McNairy
In today’s episode, I speak with Sid McNairy, the Architect of the Art of Peaceful Living, a spiritualist and teacher who helps people connect with their highest and best selves through disciplines such as meditation, yoga, and self-discovery. With a background in coaching colleg ... Show More
53m 46s
<p>Topics covered : Parents separating, trauma, guilt, alcoholism, addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, success, rock bottom, hope, finding meaning, love, purpose. <strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>It's great to be back after the summer break and wh ... Show More
