Change is Possible is a podcast about what it really takes to rebuild your life. Hosted by Dr Brian Pennie, former heroin addict turned neuroscientist, it explores the mechanics of change through raw conversations on addiction, burnout, trauma and identity. More than surface-level motivation, each episode reveals why we get stuck, how the brain drives behaviour, and what it takes to create lasting change. If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, so why am I not doing it?” this podcast is for you.
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How to Heal Anxiety, Panic Attacks & the Fear of Fear | Caroline Foran
Saison 2 · Épisode 4
mardi 14 avril 2026 • Durée 01:17:17
What if the moment you thought you were completely broken was actually the beginning of your healing? Caroline Foran joins me for a deeply honest conversation about anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and what it really takes to heal.
Caroline shares the moment she hit rock bottom, believing she was beyond help, and how that experience became the turning point that changed everything. We unpack what anxiety actually is, why panic attacks feel so overwhelming, and how misunderstanding your own body can make everything worse. This conversation cuts through the noise. No quick fixes. No fluff. Just real, practical insight into how anxiety works, and how to work with it instead of against it.
In this episode, we cover:
Caroline’s most challenging moment with anxiety
What panic attacks really feel like
Anxiety vs stress vs depression
Why anxiety is a full-body experience
The role of the nervous system and safety
Tools that actually help (and why consistency matters)
Self-compassion and the aftermath of panic attacks
Medication for anxiety: stigma vs reality
High-functioning anxiety and burnout
Phones, social media, and modern overstimulation
If anxiety has ever made you feel broken, this episode will show you that change is possible.
We're also delighted to continue our partnership with The Kyne Foundation, with whom I'm closely collaborating on a special project that aligns with our joint mission to nurture youth well-being in Ireland.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Caroline’s most challenging moment with anxiety
05:30 The terror and helplessness of panic attacks
09:00 Anxiety, shame, and not knowing why you feel this way
13:00 What anxiety actually feels like in the body
16:30 Anxiety vs stress: what’s the difference?
20:00 When anxiety turns into depression
24:00 Rock bottom, surrender, and the beginning of healing
28:30 The brain, the body, and why anxiety is pre-rational
33:00 Why healing starts with the body, not just the mind
37:00 Tools for anxiety: breathwork, walking, and what works for you
43:00 There is no magic wand — only consistent tools
46:00 Panic attacks, self-criticism, and self-compassion
51:00 Caroline’s roadmap back to yourself
55:00 Why talking to someone you trust matters
58:30 Breathwork, grounding, and nervous system regulation
1:02:00 Riding the wave of anxiety instead of fearing it
1:06:00 Anxiety as information, not a life sentence
1:09:00 Helping young people with anxiety
1:12:00 Medication for anxiety: stigma, nuance, and what helps
1:15:30 What people get wrong about anxiety
1:16:20 Final message of hope
Keywords: Caroline Foran, anxiety, panic attacks, anxiety recovery, mental health, nervous system, Owning It, Everything I Wish I’d Known About Anxiety, self compassion anxiety, breathwork anxiety, high functioning anxiety, anxiety healing, stress and anxiety, depression and anxiety
From Trauma to Inner Safety: Tara Rafter on Healing, Self-Belief & Finding Yourself
Saison 2 · Épisode 3
mardi 31 mars 2026 • Durée 01:10:37
Most people secretly believe they’re not enough. In this episode, award-winning life coach Tara Rafter explains why… and how to finally change it.
Brian Pennie sits down with Tara Rafter to explore the real psychology of healing, self-belief, trauma, and personal growth. Tara shares her deeply personal story of growing up around addiction and domestic violence, caring for her mother through chronic illness, losing both parents, and how those experiences shaped her nervous system, relationships, and identity. She explains how many of our limiting beliefs were installed when someone else was “holding the needle” in our life story, and how we can rewrite them.
We talk about:
Why most people secretly feel they’re “not enough”
Caring for a parent with chronic illness
Grief before death (anticipatory grief)
How trauma rewires trust, love, and safety
Self-compassion & internal safety
How journaling and awareness change behaviour
Why most people feel disconnected from themselves
How forgiveness can become an act of self-liberation
The science of building internal security instead of seeking validation
If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, disconnected, or like you’re performing instead of living, this episode will change how you see yourself.
From Violence to Transformation: Bob Cullen’s Journey Through Trauma, Addiction, Prison and Healing
Saison 2 · Épisode 2
mardi 17 mars 2026 • Durée 01:38:34
Content warning: this episode includes discussion of suicide. Please take care while listening. If you’re affected by anything raised in this conversation, Samaritans are available free, 24/7, on 116 123.What drives someone toward violence? And what helps them change? In this unfiltered episode of Change Is Possible, Bob Cullen shares the raw reality behind violence, prison, addiction, and recovery. From childhood trauma and self-hatred, to suicide attempts, armed crime and a 10-year prison sentence, Bob explains how he internalised a powerful belief that vulnerability was weakness. As bullying, exposure to violence and family breakdown compounded that belief, anger became protection, and violence became his currency.
Bob speaks candidly about:
Being held at gunpoint as a teenager
The night that led to his arrest involving firearms
Childhood experiences of violence and bullying
Suicide attempts and deep mental health struggles
How shame, masculinity and the fear of appearing “weak” shaped his identity
How he's now doing a Master's in Criminology
The psychology of violence and masculinity
What prisons taught him about trauma, rehabilitation and restorative justice
Bob’s story challenges black-and-white narratives about offenders. Beneath the violence was a young boy who felt alone, ashamed and desperate to belong. His journey illustrates how unprocessed trauma, substance abuse and societal neglect can spiral into destruction.
Bob’s story is raw, confronting and deeply human. But this is not just a personal story. This conversation explores the psychology of violence, why prison often makes people worse, and how connection, not punishment, creates real change.
Why do we crave certain foods… even when we know they don’t make us feel good? In this eye-opening conversation, Sophie Morris shares how a life-changing illness at 16 shaped her relationship with health — and led her to expose what’s really happening inside our food system. We explore ultra- processed foods, behaviour change, food marketing psychology and why awareness is the first step to better physical and mental health.
This episode covers:
How food affects mood, energy and mental health
The psychology behind cravings and “addictive” foods
The real problem with ultra-processed foods
Why reading ingredients changes behaviour
The truth about food labels & marketing claims
Empowerment vs fear around nutrition
Small habit changes that actually stick
This conversation is about more than food — it’s about empowerment, self-awareness, and how small changes can create massive transformation.
Sponsors: Founded by the Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, I'm delighted to partner with , a company dedicated to empowering your health with science-led, nature-inspired supplements.
Dr Gabor Maté on Addiction, Trauma & Why You Were Never Broken
Saison 1 · Épisode 12
mardi 24 février 2026 • Durée 12:45
What if addiction isn’t the problem — but the solution to deep emotional pain? In this powerful conversation, renowned physician and trauma expert Dr Gabor Maté joins Dr Brian Pennie to explore the true roots of addiction, healing, and human connection. When Brian shares his lived experience with heroin addiction, Gabor challenges conventional thinking. He explains why addiction is not a disease or personal failure, but an attempt to meet unmet needs like safety, warmth, love, and belonging. Gabor also shares why recovery is less about fixing what’s “broken” and more about reclaiming your authentic self—the part of you that was never truly lost. He also outlines the essential role of compassion in healing, describing four active levels of compassion that can transform how we support loved ones struggling with addiction.
Together, they unpack:
The difference between being recovered and in recovery
How childhood trauma is created by being alone with pain
Why compassion — not force or control — is the key to healing
How loved ones can help without enabling or co-dependency
The four levels of compassion that allow real change to happen
Recovery means reclaiming your true self
Trying to force change creates resistance
If you’re interested in trauma, mental health, personal growth, or supporting someone through addiction, this short but profound interview will reshape how you understand healing—and what real change actually looks like.
Bonus Episode: Success Isn’t Hustle — It’s Who You Love & How You Live
Saison 1 · Épisode 11
mardi 10 février 2026 • Durée 10:29
“If you died tomorrow, success wouldn’t be your career… it would be the people you made scrambled eggs for.” Those are the words of Angela Scanlon, Irish broadcaster and author known for hosting shows on the BBC and RTÉ. In this honest, reflective conversation, we unpack drive, ambition, ADHD, fear of death, and the quiet moments that end up defining a life. From chasing “best in class” in every area, to burning out on shiny achievements, this bonus episode explores how success evolves — and why relationships, presence, and joy might matter more than productivity ever could.
We talk about:
The dark side of relentless drive
Why opening “7 tabs” in life leads to exhaustion
ADHD, over-functioning, and self-compassion
Fear of death — and fear of regret
A near-death experience that changed everything
Practical tools to stay close to joy and time (weekly reminders, yearly planners, sacred holidays)
🎧 If you’re questioning hustle culture, redefining success, or trying to live more intentionally — this episode is for you. Because success isn’t what you achieve — it’s how you live, who you love, and what you don’t postpone.
00:00 – What does success mean now? Redefining ambition after burnout and destructive drive
01:10 – The double-edged sword of being “driven” Resilience, relentlessness, and learning when to stop
02:30 – Chasing shiny lights vs valuing solid foundations Why success can make you devalue what actually feeds you
03:55 – “Best in class” thinking & opening 7 tabs inlife Self-criticism, comparison, and impossible expectations
Legacy, relationships, and what really matters when you’re gone
Lessons on Belief, Addiction, Discomfort, and Change
Saison 1 · Épisode 10
mardi 23 décembre 2025 • Durée 37:54
Most of us don’t discover who we really are until life pushes us to the edge. In this solo episode, Brian reflects on some of the most powerful insights from recent podcast guests, exploring what they reveal about growth, resilience, addiction, social media, human connection, and the nature of change. We discuss the “other self” — the hidden part of us that emerges through adversity — and why discomfort is often the gateway to awareness, strength, and compassion. Drawing on conversations with guests such as Jack Kavanagh, Georgie Crawford, Professor Anna Lembke, Brian McDermott, Niall Breslin, and others, this episode explores why modern life makes it harder to sit with ourselves, and how phones, dopamine, and constant comfort can disconnect us from meaning. Brian also unpacks addiction as a solution to pain rather than a moral failing, how to support loved ones without enabling, the role of self-belief and action, and why creating space for rest, gratitude, and kindness is essential in today’s world.
This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in habits, or searching for deeper purpose — and for those who want to understand how challenge can become fuel for growth.
The Dopamine Trap: Dr Anna Lembke Explains Why Phones, Porn & Pleasure Are Making Us Miserable
Saison 1 · Épisode 9
mardi 9 décembre 2025 • Durée 59:56
From social media to addictive foods and substances, our modern world is flooded with dopamine addictions. How do we break free? Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the author of the New York Times best-selling book: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.
In this conversation, Dr Lembke joins Brian to discuss how our phones have become the modern hypodermic needle, the neuroscience of addiction, how dopamine drives compulsive behaviours, and why change is possible for every single person — even in extreme cases. She also explains why dopamine resets are essential, and how abstinence, therapy, medication, and community support work together to rewire the brain. Anna and Brian also explore why people relapse, whether someone can ever be “fully recovered,” how co-dependency sabotages healing, and what families can actually do to help a loved one struggling with addiction. The episode also tackles youth mental health, the impact of phones and online content on developing brains, and Anna’s powerful advice for parents, teens, and anyone trying to make positive change. If you’re interested in mental health, addiction recovery, dopamine, phone addiction, or personal transformation, this episode is a must-watch.
Busy, Wrecked & Ready for Change – Dermot Whelan on Anxiety, Purpose & Finding Space
Saison 1 · Épisode 8
mardi 25 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:18:15
Do you ever put on a brave front while feeling stressed, wrecked, and broken inside? That was Dermot Whelan. On the surface, he was thriving — a TV show, a hit radio gig, and a rising stand-up career — but behind it all, he was anxious, exhausted, sleepless, and struggling with self-belief. Alcohol became his go-to coping tool until a panic attack and a drunken fall forced him to change. He had heard about meditation, decided to give it a shot, and has never looked back! In this episode, Dermot opens up about how anxiety shaped his early life, why performers chase the “flow state,” and how alcohol became an unhealthy comfort. With humour and practical wisdom, he shares how he rebuilt his nervous system, reconnected with his values, embraced silence, and started following his gut instinct toward change. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out, this conversation is packed with simple, grounded insights to manage stress, break unhelpful habits, make clearer decisions, and finally get unstuck.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
01:12 – Dermot’s lowest moment: the fall, concussion & the wake-up call
05:04 – Exhaustion, drinking culture & risky behaviour in Ireland 08:40 – Anxiety without awareness: recognising it only in hindsight
11:58 – Turning points, shame & the fear of being judged
15:46 – Alcohol programming, generational patterns & why we reach for numbing
19:33 – Addiction as a temporary solution: reframing judgment
23:27 – Finding space: noticing breath, gaps & the nervous system 26:55 – The recurring golf-ball dream & discovering “pockets of space”
30:42 – Performers, anxiety & chasing the flow state
– People-pleasing, responsibility & becoming the mood-setter
The Other Self: The Strength You Don’t Know You Have
Saison 1 · Épisode 7
mardi 11 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:14:04
At 20 years old, Jack broke his neck diving into shallow water and instantly became quadriplegic, leaving him with 15% muscle function. In this raw conversation, Jack reveals how he rebuilt himself mentally, spiritually and physically, how he navigated grief, guilt, depression, identity collapse, and how he discovered his “other self”. From helplessness in a hospital corridor to skiing mountains and hand-biking 100km Misogi challenges, we unpack the exact mindset and tools he used to rebuild his life. We also discuss mental resilience, nervous system regulation, finding purpose again after trauma, why stories are “sticky”, how to choose different perspectives, the role of challenge and adventure, and asking “Why NOT me?” This episode is a masterclass in human change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, trapped, or broke, this episode will change how you see your life forever.
👉 Topics include: Change is possible, grief, identity shift, quadriplegic recovery, stoicism, nervous system, Misogi challenge, resilience, bonus time, neuroscience, mindset shift, perspective change, meaning rebuilding.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Change Is Possible intro
02:05 – The accident that changed everything
06:32 – ICU, ventilators + facing death alone
11:10 – The guilt that hurt more than the physical injury
15:50 – Understanding grief (the real messy version, not the 5-step meme)
20:38 – “Different levels, different devils” — trauma keeps evolving
26:44 – The moment of hopelessness that broke him in rehab
31:55 – The Other Self — the version of you that only pressure reveals
40:55 – Rebuilding a life from zero / adaptive identity
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We're also delighted to continue our partnership with The Kyne Foundation, with whom I'm closely collaborating on a special project that aligns with our joint mission to nurture youth well-being in Ireland.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:12 Tara on the hardest challenge that shaped her
04:35 Her mum’s COPD and the loss of safety
08:42 Caregiving, grief, anger and fear
12:18 Childhood, identity and emotional survival
16:07 Addiction, domestic violence and reading the room
20:14 Building safety on the inside
23:40 Trauma, trust and opening your heart
27:18 Is full healing from trauma possible?
30:41 Becoming a mother and discovering unconditional love
34:22 Her dad’s death, forgiveness and returning from Australia
39:05 How Tara became a life coach
43:18 Therapy, self-worth and healing old beliefs
47:02 Humour as a coping mechanism
50:46 Action, mindset and changing your emotional state
54:08 Parenting, fear and letting go with love
57:30 The Navigation Coach and the Compass system
1:01:22 Daily self-check-ins, values and realignment
1:04:18 Why so many people feel not enough
1:07:05 Trusting your gut and what to do when you feel lost
1:09:18 Final thoughts and where to start
Keywords: Childhood trauma healing, emotional safety, trauma recovery, self-acceptance, personal development podcast, change is possible podcast
Sponsors: Founded by the Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, I'm delighted to partner with Fabuwellness, a company dedicated to empowering your health with science-led, nature-inspired supplements.
We're also delighted to continue our partnership with The Kyne Foundation, with whom I'm closely collaborating on a special project that aligns with our joint mission to nurture youth well-being in Ireland.
Chapters
00:00 Bob Cullen on waking up in a Garda cell
03:45 Addiction, suicide and the night his life collapsed
08:55 Childhood trauma, violence and negative self-beliefs
12:45 Bullying, shame and why violence felt like survival
20:05 Youthreach, arrests and rejection at home
25:35 Chef by day, addict by night
33:00 Selling drugs, self-hate and total chaos
39:30 Suicide attempt and rock bottom
46:30 Trying to get help and being failed by the system
49:15 Sponsor break
50:00 Threats, crime and the path to prison
57:40 Prison sentence and where change began
66:30 Meditation, healing and personal transformation
74:15 Why prison does not rehabilitate people
82:45 Prison reform, patriarchy and changing Ireland
85:55 Masculinity, vulnerability and emotional strength
94:05 Why toxic masculinity is socially rewarded
96:45 Accountability, forgiveness and hope
Keywords: Trauma recovery, addiction recovery story, prison rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, mental health and crime, masculinity and emotions, personal transformation story, life after prison, restorative justice, childhood trauma impact, resilience and healing, social inequality and crime, recovery journey podcast
We're also delighted to continue our partnership with The Kyne Foundation, with whom I'm closely collaborating on a special project that aligns with our joint mission to nurture youth well-being in Ireland.
Chapters
00:00 — The story that changed Sophie’s life forever 01:10 — Diagnosed at 16: the illness that reshaped her future 05:30 — Rebuilding confidence after identity collapse 07:45 — Launching a business during economic chaos 12:30 — Failure, shame and learning to keep going 18:00 — The social media explosion no one expected 23:00 — Why millions connect with her message 28:30 — The truth about ultra-processed foods 33:30 — Sponsor message 36:00 — Why awareness alone doesn’t change behaviour 44:00 — Handling trolls, backlash & online pressure 52:00 — The psychology behind food addiction 58:00 — Why local producers matter more than you think 1:04:50 — The biggest mistake people make about food 1:11:00 — Simple daily swaps that actually work 1:14:00 — Gratitude, perspective & what really matters
Keywords: Ultra-processed foods, food psychology, nutrition behaviour change, mental health and diet, food addiction science, healthy habits that stick, ingredient labels explained, sustainable eating habits, energy and diet connection
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Sponsors: The Kyne Foundation
Imagine having a sponsor whose only interest is creating positive ripple effects of change around the world. I first met Jacqueline and David Kyne from the Kyne Foundation when they introduced me to Dr Gabor Mate in 2024, an incredible “pinch myself” moment in my own life. With a focus on nurturing youth wellbeing and empowering education, The Kyne Foundation's belief is simple: kindness is powerful, practical, and worth paying forward. Over the next few episodes, we’ll be sharing weekly challenges inspired by their work and ethos: small actions create big ripples. Our simple ask? Be kind to yourself, to others, and to your community. Because kindness is contagious.
Chapters (Timestamps)
00:00 – Recovered vs “In Recovery.” What does it actually mean to recover — and were you ever truly lost?
01:25 – “You Were Never Broken.” Why your true self was never damaged, only obscured
02:30 – What Heroin Really Gave Me. Warmth, safety, peace — and why that matters
03:45 – Addiction Is a Solution, Not the Problem. Gabor Maté reframes addiction completely
05:10 – Childhood Trauma & Being Alone With Fear. Why trauma isn’t what happened — it’s facing it alone
06:40 – Family Trauma & Addiction Across Generations. Why singling out the “addict” misses the real issue
07:50 – The Inner Shift That Changes Everything. Awakening, acceptance, and finding peace inside
09:10 – Can You Help Someone With Addiction? Why you can’t force change — and what actually helps
10:10 – The Four Levels of Compassion. From caring to seeing the person beyond their behaviour
11:30 – The Three Choices Loved Ones Have. Two sane options — and one that creates resistance
🔎 SEO Keywords: Dr Gabor Maté, addiction recovery, trauma healing, trauma and addiction, compassion in recovery, childhood trauma effects, mental health podcast, healing from addiction, emotional trauma, self-acceptance, addiction psychology, personal growth podcast, Change is Possible podcast, overcoming addiction, recovery mindset
05:30 – The scrambled eggs moment (and why it hit so deep)
07:05 – Fear of death vs fear of regret Why imagining your deathbed now changes how you live
08:40 – Near-death experiences & losing fear of dying Freedom, clarity, and choosing life differently
09:50 – Time awareness, joy & choosing how you live Weekly reminders, sacred holidays, and “joyriding” through life
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Imagine having a sponsor whose only interest is creating positive ripple effects of change around the world. I first met Jacqueline and David Kyne from the Kyne Foundation when they introduced me to Dr Gabor Mate in 2024, an incredible “pinch myself” moment in my own life. With a focus on nurturing youth wellbeing and empowering education, The Kyne Foundation's belief is simple: kindness is powerful, practical, and worth paying forward. Over the next few episodes, we’ll be sharing weekly challenges inspired by their work and ethos: small actions create big ripples. Our simple ask? Be kind to yourself, to others, and to your community. Because kindness is contagious.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & episode overview
01:20 – Finding the “other self” through adversity
04:40 – What trauma, illness, and loss can teach us
07:20 – Comfort culture and why modern life avoids discomfort
10:00 – Phones, dopamine, and emotional avoidance
12:30 – Beyond resilience: using challenge as fuel for growth
15:10 – Imposter syndrome and leaning into discomfort
17:40 – Social media, division, and attention economics
21:10 – Addiction explained: avoidance, escape, and dopamine
24:30 – Addiction as a solution, not the problem
27:10 – How to help a loved one: listening, boundaries, action
30:20 – Self-belief, action, and regulating the nervous system
33:20 – Creating space for connection, rest, and presence
35:40 – Gratitude, kindness, and the neurobiology of wellbeing
37:20 – Final reflections & closing message
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Change Is Possible podcast, finding your other self, post-traumatic growth, addiction recovery, dopamine addiction, social media addiction, resilience psychology, nervous system regulation, gratitude neuroscience, compassion in addiction, modern mental health, self-belief psychology.
Imagine having a sponsor whose only interest is creating positive ripple effects of change around the world. I first met Jacqueline and David Kyne from the Kyne Foundation when they introduced me to Dr Gabor Mate in 2024, an incredible “pinch myself” moment in my own life. With a focus on nurturing youth wellbeing and empowering education, The Kyne Foundation's belief is simple: kindness is powerful, practical, and worth paying forward. Over the next few episodes, we’ll be sharing weekly challenges inspired by their work and ethos: small actions create big ripples. Our simple ask? Go be kind to yourself, to others, and your community. Because kindness is contagious.
45:55 – Codependency & Enabling: The Hidden Addiction Behind Addiction
49:10 – Identity, Awareness & Whether “Recovered” Is Really Possible
52:25 – Values, Triggers & Why Relapse Happens
54:30 – Why Change Is So Hard: Uncertainty & the Human Brain
56:45 – Advice for Young People: Phones, Porn, Social Media & Dopamine
59:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Message
34:14
38:28 – Leaving Irish radio after 20 years: fear, risk & identity
42:15 – Catastrophic thinking: journaling the inner critic
45:58 – Recklessness, childhood patterns & family beliefs
49:21 – Life changes, side hustles & starting small
52:47 – The Indiana Jones moment: how to know when to jump
56:18 – Busy & wrecked: how busyness becomes avoidance
59:33 – The power of silence: why insights show up in the shower or car
1:03:09 – Values changing over time: realigning your inner compass
1:06:44 – Updating your “inner platoon”: communicating new values to yourself
1:10:12 – Inner peace, energy & recognising friction in your life
1:13:28 – Creating space to ask “What do I want now?”
1:16:22 – Final reflections & closing messages
Follow Dermot: Dermot Whelan is a broadcaster and meditation teacher who was, for more than two decades, co-host of Today FM’s breakfast show, Dermot & Dave. He retired from radio in 2023 to commit fully to his wellness brand, Mind Full, with its live shows, podcast and book of the same name.
Imagine having a sponsor whose only interest is creating positive ripple effects of change around the world. I first met Jacqueline and David Kyne from the Kyne Foundation when they introduced me to Dr Gabor Mate in 2024, an incredible “pinch myself” moment in my own life. With a focus on nurturing youth wellbeing and empowering education, The Kyne Foundation's belief is simple: kindness is powerful, practical, and worth paying forward. Over the next few episodes, we’ll be sharing weekly challenges inspired by their work and ethos: small actions create big ripples. Our simple ask? Go be kind to yourself, to others, and your community. Because kindness is contagious.
46:12 – The Misogi 100KM challenge (and battery dying at the end
56:22 – “Why NOT me?” — the single question that shifted everything
1:01:40 – Making adventure + meaning non-negotiables again
1:06:55 – How YOU start creating change in your life
1:11:20 – Closing message: you get one shot — live like it
Follow Jack: As a Pharmacist, Speaker and Facilitator, Jack is passionate about the value of health & wellbeing as drivers for business performance, coupled with cultivating diverse & inclusive environments where people belong and are valued.
Imagine having a sponsor whose only interest is creating positive ripple effects of change around the world. I first met Jacqueline and David Kyne from the Kyne Foundation when they introduced me to Dr Gabor Mate in 2024, an incredible “pinch myself” moment in my own life. With a focus on nurturing youth wellbeing and empowering education, The Kyne Foundation's belief is simple: kindness is powerful, practical, and worth paying forward. Over the next few episodes, we’ll be sharing weekly challenges inspired by their work and ethos: small actions create big ripples. Our simple ask? Go be kind to yourself, to others, and your community. Because kindness is contagious.
