We Are The People
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA podcast that speaks to people like you and me about the stories that have made us who we are. We are the people and together we can enjoy each others' stories, inspire others to do incredible things or both.
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S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.
November 12, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBStepping out of our comfort zone is never easy, and I have great admiration for anyone that has stepped outside theirs to do something that they have been afraid of. James Michels is one such person. Growing up he was an introvert, who lived in his own world and was wary of letting people in. Today he is an author who has published 5 books, finding the confidence to share his inner universe with the world. Join us as James opens up about his pivotal moment of self-discovery. He shares his j...
S6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22
October 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBGrowing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, Astrid faced a unique set of challenges that shaped her into the remarkable person she is today. She'll share her experiences of navigating the immense pressure to succeed imposed by her parents and the process of discovering her identity as the only black child in her school. But it's not just her cultural background that sets her apart; like any young person today, she's had to confront the typical struggles of adolescence. In this episode...
S6 - E1 - Peter Ryan - From visually impaired to Paralympian and Ultra Endurance Running
October 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBToday, we're joined by an incredible guest, Peter Ryan, a remarkable athlete who has conquered adversity and shattered barriers. Growing up, rural Tipperary was home for Peter. That meant sports and plenty of them. He was very good at soccer and hurling but never pushed himself. In school he followed the crowd and stayed within his lane. He was a coasting through school happy in the knowledge a job in construction would see him through. Then at the age of 19 his eyesight began to fail and ...
S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND
May 14, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBOrlagh Reynolds was a messer as a child and she has retained that sense of mischief into adulthood. She loved life and life loved Orlagh back as she lived the dream. City hopping as her career developed, working her dream job, surrounded by friends and family and topped off by her husband and daughter. Orlagh was lucky and grateful. Then one day, her husband Fraser received a Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis that turned their world upside down. He was given two years to live and as the devast...
S5 - E5 - Scott Jenkins - A turning point at 30 leads to ultramarathons, Badwater, life lessons and smiling children
March 26, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBScott Jenkins didn’t want to find himself at the age of 80 looking back at his life wondering what more he could have done with it, what more he could have achieved and the people he could have helped along the way. Scott grew up in Wales and reached a turning point at the age of 30 where he decided to do something big, something that would have an impact on his life but also on lives around him. Himself and his brother decided to run 2000 miles from Boston to Austin, raising money and lear...
S5 - E4 - Beulah Coombs - From Jamaica to Britain in the 50s
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBBeulah Coombs was born in Jamaica in 1949 and at the age of 8 she moved to Manchester following her parents who had moved their to help rebuild England after the war. She is part of the Windrush Generation. The world she encountered was much different to what she imagined and the welcome she received was tainted by ignorance as she strove to make an impact in her new surroundings. But make an impact she did as Beulah ignored the racists and naysayers to build a life in her adopted country t...
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Beulah Coombs
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBWhen looking back through time it’s easy to assume that things have changed and the today we live in is much improved from the days lived by people 50 or more years ago. One of the best ways to challenge that assumption is to ask someone who has lived those days. So today, that is what I am doing. Beulah Coombs was born in Jamaica in 1949 and at the age of 8 she moved to Manchester following her parents who had moved their to help rebuild England after the war. The world she encountered wa...
S5 - E4 - Beulah Coombs - From Jamaica to Britain in the 50s, becoming one of the first black teachers in Britain
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBBeulah Coombs was born in Jamaica in 1949 and at the age of 8 she moved to Manchester following her parents who had moved their to help rebuild England after the war. She is part of the Windrush Generation. The world she encountered was much different to what she imagined and the welcome she received was tainted by ignorance as she strove to make an impact in her new surroundings. But make an impact she did as Beulah ignored the racists and naysayers to build a life in her adopted country t...
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Lawrence Cowan
January 01, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBGrief and sadness are some of the most powerful emotions we feel. Powerful in terms of their impact on our ability to cope but also powerful in their ability to spur us on to seize the day and make a difference. Lawrence Cowan grew up in Scotland in an environment where himself and his twin brother were encouraged to find their independence. This environment created an opinionated child intent on making an impact on the world. It may not have been as easy as he’d imagined as he left home...
S5 - E3 - Lawrence Cowan - How MND inspired him to change Scotland for the better
January 01, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBLawrence Cowan set out in politics determined to change lives but his life took an unexpected turn when his best friend, Gordon Aikman, was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. It was too late for Gordon but together they were determined to positively impact the lives of future MND sufferers. From Gordon Brown to Nicola Sturgeon, Lawrence and his friends energised Scottish politics to change Scottish Healthcare for the better, positively impacting Scottish generations to come. Their campaig...
S5 - E2 - Elaine Garrigues O'Neill - From French translator to Patisserie Chef
December 11, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBElaine Garrigues O'Neill grew up in Ireland but her eyes were always firmly fixed on a life further afield. When she graduated from University she moved to France and set about becoming as French as the French themselves. She set about honing her translation skills in the corporate world before realising she would much rather be her own boss. With little more than a few contacts, a large helping of bravery and a willingness to conquer French bureaucracy she set up her own translation busine...
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Elaine Garrigues O'Neill
December 11, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBI like to ask guests what they wanted to be when they were growing up because I think it relaxes them but it’s also interesting to hear if there are any similarities between where they dreamed of being as a child and where they are now. Elaine Garrigues O’Neill dreamed of becoming an air hostess but after some thought realized it was the travelling she was interested in rather than the hard work and air miles. So, years later, she let her mind wander and landed in France. Having studied Fr...
S 5 - E1 - Vicki Duffendack - From worshipping Instagram to finding redemption with God
December 04, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBVicki Duffendack was a typical South Dublin woman, she grew up interested in boys, having fun with friends and seeing the world. She travelled across the globe as a nanny, working hard and partying just as hard. In Australia, she found love and got engaged but when that didn't last she looked for love on Instagram... well what she thought was love. Her quest for likes and followers brought her to Bali but her obsession with appearance drove her to a breakdown. In the depths of despair she...
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Vicki Duffendack
December 04, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBWhat you do with your life is completely up to you but what we do with our lives often follows others down a well beaten path… be that where we study, what we do for work, what we believe in or where we live. Vicki Duffendack made her life choices with her happiness in mind. Whether that was romantic relationships, the countries she lived in, the jobs she chose to work or even the photos she put on social media… she was always searching for something better than what she had. It wasn’t unt...
Season 4 - Episode 6 - The Zorbas
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBSerendipity and chance encounters brought Inka and Iason together, their shared interests blossomed into a romance that is now three years down the road. As their relationship developed their boundaries fell as they opened up to each other and realized a shared dream. The dream of one day creating music with their partner… that day arrived and so The Zorbas was born. The Zorbas is a mixture of music, cinema, design, story telling… and lots more. Ambition, vulnerability, excitement, passio...
S4 - E6 - The Zorbas - Inka and Iason were drawn together by their love of the Balkans and that love created music
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBSerendipity and chance encounters brought Inka and Iason together, their shared interests blossomed into a romance that is now three years down the road. As their relationship developed their boundaries fell as they opened up to each other and realized a shared dream. The dream of one day creating music with their partner… that day arrived and so The Zorbas was born. The Zorbas is a mixture of music, cinema, design, story telling… and lots more. Ambition, vulnerability, excitement, passio...
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Inka Malovic
February 20, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThe events we experience throughout our lives shape who we are and how we look at the world. As we move through life we learn and adapt and change because of what we have been through. Inka Malovic was conceived in the Congo, born in Bosnia, grew up in Algeria and when war broke out in both Yugoslavia and Algeria she settled with her family in Canada. As she moved from one place to the next she became a sponge in her new environment, she watched and listened as she integrated herself and i...
S4 - E5 - Inka Malovic - Conceived in the Congo, born in Bosnia, grew up in Algeria until war in Algeria and Yugoslavia made her a refugee in Canada
February 20, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThe events we experience throughout our lives shape who we are and how we look at the world. As we move through life we learn and adapt and change because of what we have been through. Inka Malovic was conceived in the Congo, born in Bosnia, grew up in Algeria and when war broke out in both Yugoslavia and Algeria she settled with her family in Canada. As she moved from one place to the next she became a sponge in her new environment, she watched and listened as she integrated herself and i...
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Stephen Carton - From Ireland to America engineering his dream job as an American Football Coach
February 13, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThe vast majority of us follow a well-trodden path when it comes to what we do with our lives, we may take an unexpected diversion here and there but by and large we follow in the footsteps of where others have gone before. Stephen Carton grew up in Dublin, went to school in Dublin and completed a degree and masters in Engineering in Trinity College… you can probably fill in the gaps from here, right? Wrong? A chance encounter as a Fresher in Trinity lit a spark that created a passion fo...
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Stephen Carton
February 13, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThe vast majority of us follow a well-trodden path when it comes to what we do with our lives, we may take an unexpected diversion here and there but by and large we follow in the footsteps of where others have gone before. Stephen Carton grew up in Dublin, went to school in Dublin and completed a degree and masters in Engineering in Trinity College… you can probably fill in the gaps from here, right? Wrong? A chance encounter as a Fresher in Trinity lit a spark that created a passion fo...
Season 4 - Episode 3 - James Timmons
February 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBI think it is interesting to hear what people wanted to be when they were children because it gives an insight into what they were like then and as their story unfolds we can get a sense of how they have developed. The truth is, most of us give up on that childhood dream early on, but not everybody does… James Timmons always wanted to be a footballer. It informed how he spent his lunch time break, where he went to university and encouraged him to travel the world. Buckle up as one of the ...
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Rebecca Proctor
January 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe world is made up of characters, that’s what makes it so interesting. We all approach life in slightly different ways leading to experiences and stories that help us to stay connected with one another. Rebecca Proctor has always been sure of who she was and where she was going… she may not necessarily have known how it was going to turn out but she wasn’t going to shrink to the shadows. Whether that was on the stage bringing joy to her heart, in the turbulent school corridors or as a m...
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Paraic Keenan
January 23, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBParaic Keenan has always done things his way, he made his choices and he saw them through, having the courage to pivot if required. Be that asking for help when stuck in a ditch, building his career instead of going to college or abandoning his corporate lifestyle in favour of sea swimming and self discovery, he trusted things would work out and they did. His experiences have made him the man he is today as he discusses identity, introspection, listening and plenty more. This is Paraic Kee...
Season 3 - Episode 5 - John Clendennen
July 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBJohn Clendennen is a local councillor from the small village of Kinnitty in Offaly. At one stage the world was his oyster but today John is more likely to bring oysters to Kinnitty. He grew up surrounded by people in the family pub and it is no wonder that he has gone on to follow in his father’s footsteps… taking over the family business and making a name for himself in politics. John has an interest in life that is infectious, he is energetic and thoughtful, innovative and open… This i...
S3 - E4 - Gavin Colton - from reality TV star, to professional footballer and a new goal of becoming a published author
July 04, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBA footballer and a writer are at two very different ends of the career spectrum. For a footballer their end product is based on split second, instinctive decisions, whereas a writer is contemplative and reasoned in their approach. Or are they? Gavin Colton’s story challenges these potential misconceptions. He grew up in Leixlip, just outside Dublin and dreamed of being a footballer. He became a TV star, signed autographs, flirted with supermodels and eventually moved to America on a soccer...
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Gavin Colton
July 04, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBA footballer and a writer are at two very different ends of the career spectrum. For a footballer their end product is based on split second, instinctive decisions, whereas a writer is contemplative and reasoned in their approach. Or are they? Gavin Colton’s story challenges these potential misconceptions. He grew up in Leixlip, just outside Dublin and dreamed of being a footballer. He became a TV star, signed autographs, flirted with supermodels and eventually moved to America on a soccer...
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Pallavi Pande
June 27, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBPallavi Pande had an idea based on childhood nostalgia. She grew up in India and now lives with her husband and two kids in Portland, Oregon. Her company, Dtocs, creates tableware from naturally fallen palm leaves and has won a NEXTY at the Natural Food Expo for the most innovative new sustainable product on the market. Pallavi tells me about being a mompreneur, raising brand ambassadors, supporting her female workers, how paying it forward is essential to her being and how America has chan...
S3 - E3 - Pallavi Pande - How memories of India created a sustainable tableware company, made her a mompreneur and inspired her to pay it forward
June 27, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBPallavi Pande had an idea based on childhood nostalgia. She grew up in India and now lives with her husband and two kids in Portland, Oregon. Her company, Dtocs, creates tableware from naturally fallen palm leaves and has won a NEXTY at the Natural Food Expo for the most innovative new sustainable product on the market. Pallavi tells me about being a mompreneur, raising brand ambassadors, supporting her female workers, how paying it forward is essential to her being and how America has chan...
S3 - E2 - Kieran Walsh - Loss, grief, the pressure to succeed, mental health and comedy... Kieran doesn't shy away from any of it
June 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBUsually, when we think about people and their stories it is the older generations that spring to mind as the gold mines. However, my next guest has seen and done so much and is only 28. Kieran Walsh is married with two kids, he works in a local hospital and dreamed of buying his own home. So far so straight forward. I came across Kieran on Twitter when I followed his podcast “Reeling in your ears”, a clever watch along of the TV show Reeling in the Years. Like a lot of people, his life ha...
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Kieran Walsh
June 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBUsually, when we think about people and their stories it is the older generations that spring to mind as the gold mines. However, my next guest has seen and done so much and is only 28. Kieran Walsh is married with two kids, he works in a local hospital and dreamed of buying his own home. So far so straight forward. I came across Kieran on Twitter when I followed his podcast “Reeling in your ears”, a clever watch along of the TV show Reeling in the Years. Like a lot of people, his life ha...
S3 - E1 - Teegan Maguire - Facing society's expectations of a woman, she talks children, pressure and how she has planned her life
June 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBTeegan Maguire is a friend of mine. She has an extremely successful career, she is 35, she owns her own flat, she is single, she lives in London, she is from Clones, a small village in Ireland. Teegan takes on societal norms and faces them down, choosing the route that is right for her rather than the one offered up as the path most trodden. She speaks openly about children, societal pressure, how reaching her thirties has changed her attitude to life and what she learned from creating a p...
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Teegan Maguire
June 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBTeegan Maguire is a friend of mine. She has an extremely successful career, she is 35, she owns her own flat, she is single, she lives in London, she is from Clones, a small village in Ireland. Teegan takes on societal norms and faces them down, choosing the route that is right for her rather than the one offered up as the path most trodden. She speaks openly about children, societal pressure, how reaching her thirties has changed her attitude to life and what she learned from creating a p...
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Virginie Laveau
April 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBVirginie grew up in picturesque France, playing in the forest was her youth where she dreamed of travelling the world. At the earliest opportunity to moved to Ireland where a career in tech, trips to India and her own business became her new life. So far so idyllic. Maybe on paper, listen as Virginie takes us through the reality of her paralysed mother in a wheelchair, battling anxiety and how India grounds her. This is Virginie Laveau. Let me know your thoughts on this eposide Website ...
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Dean Clarke
April 04, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBDean Clarke dreamed of becoming a professional footballer and he lived that dream for over 10 years in Ireland. However, the realities of his dream life are a far cry from the fame and fortune you would associate with being a professional footballer. If I offered you a job, your dream job, and told you the salary would make it hard to get by and your contract would only last for 10 months of the year… would you accept my offer? And if you did, how long would you stick at it? This is the re...
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Jill Godsil
March 28, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJill Godsil created an idyllic life for herself and her family before divorce, bankruptcy and home repossession shattered that life. She was down but not out and somehow found the fight within to strike back and change Ireland's legislation while she was at it. Jill Godsil has an inspiring story that is overflowing with enthusiasm, life lessons and plenty of unexpected twists. Let me know your thoughts on this eposide Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Kunal Gandhi (Part 2)
March 21, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBKunal landed in Dublin on the 13th of January 2015 with €1,000 in his pocket, 80kg of luggage and an address on Mountjoy Square. He quickly ran out of money, went without food for 3 days at a time and could not find a job... any job, but her persevered. Kunal tells us what he thinks of the Irish welcome and how he has to work harder to prove himself but ultimately he thinks it has worked in his favour. Let me know your thoughts on this eposide Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Kunal Gandhi (Part 2)
March 21, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBKunal landed in Dublin on the 13th of January 2015 with €1,000 in his pocket, 80kg of luggage and an address on Mountjoy Square. He quickly ran out of money, went without food for 3 days at a time and could not find a job... any job, but her persevered. Kunal tells us what he thinks of the Irish welcome and how he has to work harder to prove himself but ultimately he thinks it has worked in his favour.
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Kunal Gandhi
March 14, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBKunal Gandhi came to Ireland from India, leaving behind his friends, family and a very comfortable life. Before he tells us about his experience in Ireland, I wanted to know what it was like growing up in India. It is a culture that fascinates the world, and the internet gives us a glimpse into what it may be like, but I wanted to hear it from Kunal in his own words. Those words are filled with passion and conviction as he speaks about his love for his parents, his dedication to his family...
S2 - E2 - Kunal Gandhi - From India to Ireland without love, but with determination, pride and hunger
March 14, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBKunal Gandhi came to Ireland from India, leaving behind his friends, family and a very comfortable life. Before he tells us about his experience in Ireland, I wanted to know what it was like growing up in India. It is a culture that fascinates the world, and the internet gives us a glimpse into what it may be like, but I wanted to hear it from Kunal in his own words. Those words are filled with passion and conviction as he speaks about his love for his parents, his dedication to his family...
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Kunal Gandhi
March 14, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBKunal Gandhi came to Ireland from India, leaving behind his friends, family and a very comfortable life. Before he tells us about his experience in Ireland, I wanted to know what it was like growing up in India. It is a culture that fascinates the world, and the internet gives us a glimpse into what it may be like, but I wanted to hear it from Kunal in his own words. Those words are filled with passion and conviction as he speaks about his love for his parents, his dedication to his family...
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Kunal Gandhi (Part 1)
March 14, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBKunal Gandhi came to Ireland from India, leaving behind his friends, family and a very comfortable life. Before he tells us about his experience in Ireland, I wanted to know what it was like growing up in India. It is a culture that fascinates the world, and the internet gives us a glimpse into what it may be like, but I wanted to hear it from Kunal in his own words. Those words are filled with passion and conviction as he speaks about his love for his parents, his dedication to his family...
Season 2 - Episode 1 - James Lundy
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn March 2018 my friend James Lundy died suddenly, his anniversary is a painful time, filled with sadness and grief but it is also our opportunity to speak about James and ensure he comes along life’s journey with us. Whether you knew James or not, I want this episode to celebrate James's life and to act as a reminder to all of us to cherish what we have, because life is fleeting and can disappear so quickly. I asked his friends and family to send me voice notes of their favourite memories...
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Saoirse Fitzgerald
February 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBSaoirse Fitzgerald studied Business and German in UCC, represented Germany in the Rose of Tralee, became LinkedIn’s first German speaking employee and now owns one of Ireland’s most famous Lighthouse keeper’s houses. She made choices along the way and through it all she put her trust in one place – her gut. Her story brings us through huge highs and tragic lows, it teaches us the importance of community and resilience and how failure is only failure if you fail to learn from it. Let me kno...
Season 1 - Episode 5 - John & Elaine Cogavin
January 31, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBOver fifteen years ago, John and Elaine, along with their three sons, decided to forego their usual Christmas presents in favour of giving that money to people who needed it more. But to who? There are plenty of very deserving charities who would willingly accept their donations… but instead John and Elaine, inspired by their friends in Malawi decided to create their own charity, they called it Chifundo. Let me know your thoughts on this eposide Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
S1 - E4 - Colm O'Toole - Leaving the 9-5 behind to start afresh in Lyon, opening an Irish bar
January 24, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you ever had an idea you'd love to pursue but real life gets in the way? Colm O'Toole had an idea and went for it. A chance rejection sent him to Lyon in France where his desire to learn French took him on an adventure of a lifetime. In the heart of Lyon he found a community, opened an Irish bar and found a new appreciation for life. Let me know your thoughts on this eposide Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Colm O'Toole
January 24, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you ever had an idea you'd love to pursue but real life gets in the way? Colm O'Toole had an idea and went for it. A chance rejection sent him to Lyon in France where his desire to learn French took him on an adventure of a lifetime. In the heart of Lyon he found a community, opened an Irish bar and found a new appreciation for life. Website Instagram Twitter Facebook
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Pete Cogavin
January 17, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBPete Cogavin is a teacher and musician living in London. His dream was to play the guitar and have the crowd sing along with him, he achieved this and plenty more. From playing to a television audience of over 20 million people to headlining a French music festival attended by over 15,000, to realising his passion for teaching was going to have to go hand in hand with his love for music, Pete's story is one that is sure to inspire. He takes us across France, from Lyon to Caen to Nice and t...
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Moia Rowsome
January 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBMoia Rowsome is a former teacher who now works for Twitter in online learning, her journey to this point took many turns, each one a learning opportunity and many worth sharing. Moia tells me how feeling lost drove her to follow her dream of becoming a famous musician. Her quest for purpose, her willingness to make sacrifices and her work ethic mean she now has a whole host of memories and experiences that have shaped the person she is today. Moia's story is encouragement for all of us to ...
S1 - E1 - Ger Barron - From Celtic to UCD, a story of triumph over anxiety to discover happiness
January 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBGer Barron was a goalkeeper for Glasgow Celtic and UCD, that is how he saw himself and, perhaps more importantly, that is how he felt the world saw him. Ger talks about the anxiety and pressure he felt every time he stepped onto the field, an anxiety that struck as a feeling in his stomach during matches but that would go on to consume him. This is a story about someone doing their job, who one day decides enough is enough and it is time for a change. Ger's story is an example to encour...
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Ger Barron
January 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBGer Barron was a goalkeeper for Glasgow Celtic and UCD, that is how he saw himself and, perhaps more importantly, that is how he felt the world saw him. Ger talks about the anxiety and pressure he felt every time he stepped onto the field, an anxiety that struck as a feeling in his stomach during matches but that would go on to consume him. This is a story about someone doing their job, who one day decides enough is enough and it is time for a change. Ger's story is an example to encour...