I met up with Barry to catch up on the past couple of years since we last spoke for the https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/episode-16-barry-dempsey-harm-reduction-advocate/id1297256039?i=1000417689504 (Social Fabric Podcast - Episode 16 ) He tells me about his work with teenagers, the issue with drugs in suburban Dublin, how he discovered trailrunning, meditation and WimHof method all through greater Social Fabric community and lots more. Hope you'll enjoy it. Theme Tune - Paralyzed by...

I caught up with Rebecca and Danielle - both previous guests on the Social Fabric Podcast (episode 78 and 73) to talk about the pandemic from a normal everyday life point of view. Rebecca is just outside New York City, Danielle is in Wexford, Pennsylvania. I was delighted to hear that the two of them got to know each other through the podcast and that once the pandemic is over they will hopefully meet and share a glass of wine. Strangely, we are all connected via stories of Mark Geary, Irish...

I caught up with Rebecca and Danielle - both previous guests on the Social Fabric Podcast (episode 78 and 73) to talk about the pandemic from a normal everyday life point of view.  Rebecca is just outside New York City, Danielle is in Wexford, Pennsylvania. I was delighted to hear that the two of them got to know each other through the podcast and that once the pandemic is over they will hopefully meet  and share a glass of wine.  Strangely, we are all connected via stories of Mark Geary,...

I sat with David and Stephen, at a safe and social distance, in the yard of their flagship cafe' in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. @thehappypear They spoke to me openly about how Covid19 has given them more time to reflect on their values, their ideals, how they would like to shape their future and the importance of "coming home" They have two more book coming out soon, the shop is due to reopen sometime in the near future and they are still as energetic as ever, but with a great...

For this episode I caught up with Brian Pennie to find out a bit more about what life has been like since the release of his book "Bonus Time". @PennieBrian The book, his autobiography, about how change is possible, how he has transformed his life for the better. I first met with Brian in March 2019 for an episode of the Social Fabric Podcast, Number 47 and I was delighted to see him in flying form, doing well and enjoy his new found life. I hope you'll enjoy it. Theme Tune - Paralyzed by...

I bumped into Renato in Ernesto's, Rathmines, during a Mark Geary's concert. We kept in touch and I caught up with him last week to see what it was like in Italy at the moment. Renato lives on a few short kilometers from the epicentre of the Virus in Italy, close to Bergamo. He spoke to me about it and also about his love for Ireland, having created and run www.celticworld.it and when he played on stage with Glen Hansard. The conversation is in Italian (my first one!!) At the end of the...

I have known Joakim for years and he was one of the first people I met that practiced yoga, studied Zen philosophy and spirituality. I met Fiona when we first recorded a podcast (Episode 75) and then again when she was part of the panel for our Do we really need another Guru? live event in the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Co. Wicklow.  She she researches, speaks and writes about Positive Psychology and she has recently  launched 'Exploring Spirituality', a series of projects aimed at...

For this episode I caught up with JuJu Jay over Zoom to discuss self isolation, the impact on his training, business and self awareness. JuJu was one of the early guest of my Social Fabric Podcast and then he told me all about his life transformation and he new found love for running and nature. Now, a season ultra runner, he has been helping people to discover running, where 0 to 5 km or improving a time on an ultra marathon or attempting the first long run. His group is called Mud Sweat...

I caught up with Siobhan over Zoom to discuss the challenges that the lockdown is posing to all of us. We are in the midst of a pandemic of the Coronavirus and in Ireland, at the time of recording, we are at week three of this new reality. Siobhan has some great advice on how to deal with working from home, isolation, lockdown fatigue and lots more. It is refreshing to hear some sensible, workable solutions amongst the noise and pressure that a situation like this can impose on us. Siobhan...

A conversation with Hashtagmedia.ie founders Pam Finn and Jacinta Collins in the midst of the Coronavirus epidemic.  We discuss what are the options for small businesses, what can the community do and how they see the positive in it. These are impromptu conversations on a variety of topics and ideally encourage more conversations and communication with one another for a better society _______________________________________________________ ​Thanks for listening Follow us on: Instagram,...

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