The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Nicola about mental health nursing, perinatal mental health, Jigsaw, the early intervention model, asking for help, letting go and books!

Derek talks to Kieran about going down the wrong path, art, expressionism, creativity and mental health, the negative influences of social media, music and Instagram!

Derek talks to Danni about growing up with anxiety, horse racing, her entry into MMA, coaches, Bellator calling, fight night in Dublin and TikTok videos!

Derek talks to Lauren about opening up about mental health, her "dual" role in 'The Devil's Doorway', getting into character, the emotional toll of being Emma onstage every night in 'Asking For It', stage v screen and her excellent new film 'Nocturnal'!

Derek answers questions about anxiety, bipolar disorder, football, music, films, heroes and dating!

Derek talks to Michelle about burlesque, performing, creativity, Halloween, horror films and 'The Thing'!

Derek talks to Anita about psychotherapy techniques, psychodynamics, online sessions, self-help books & building her office!

Derek talks to Ryan about graphic design, training, online discourse, flat-earthers, the right and left wing, and reality TV!

Derek talks to Ginny about CrossFit, competing, Wimp to Warrior, family, nutrition and singing!

Derek talks to Cecile about persistent paint, hypnotherapy, sports therapy, Pilates and storytelling!

Derek talks to Michaela about OCD, anxiety, photography, the responsibilities of a wedding photographer, playing guitar and dragons!

Derek talks to Kieran about his beginnings in MMA, BJJ, going pro, Polaris, Ireland's Fittest Family, a competitive nature, ego, tackling his own lows, opening his gym, social media and surfing!

Derek talks to Cian about Grime, songwriting, Dappy, training and Adam Sandler!

Derek talks to Grace about her nightmare ordeal around the birth of her first child, the effects lack of sleep can have on your mental health, breastfeeding, art, and Mama's Drawing Room!

Derek talks to Olivia about holistic counselling, taking care of your mind, body, and spirit, self-compassion, and sewing!

Derek talks to the returning Martin about guiding Fusion through Covid-19, the current buzz in the gym, documentaries and U.S politics!

Derek talks to Shane about empathy, BJJ, gaming, gigging and musical heroes!

Derek talks to Elaine about about Anxiety, Westside Yoga, different types of meditation and starting something new!

Derek talks to Leah about psychology, Between Two Books, singing and dyspraxia

Derek talks to Shawn about The Suite, performing live, kickboxing and his time as a radio DJ

Derek talks to Kieran about anxiety, understanding pain, his approach to pain and movement, and football!

Derek talks to Anita about her musical family, youth development, golf and Knock

Derek talks to Oisin about weight issues, fitness, coaching and starting a new venture

Derek talks to Sean about Borderline Personality Disorder, the psychology of mental health, getting better and family

Derek talks to Teresa about clinical hypnotherapy, treatments for anxiety and smoking, music and the joys found in reaction videos