A County Down Under

Just two years before winning the Joe McDonagh Cup final, Antrim Hurler Domhnall Nugent had been on the streets battling an addiction to alcohol. Domhnall was just 20 years old and living out of a rucksack, having spent every penny he had on the addiction that had brought him to rock bottom, where he was left to feel that his life was no longer worth living. After realising the devastation that hi...

Kevin Penrose is probably better known online as the Wild Irish Wanderer. A few years ago he decided to take his love for travel and hiking to a new level, a move that has changed his life and career- though he never expected it would reach so many people. But there is much more to Kevin's story than we know. Kevin has carried a heavy weight on his shoulders all of his life. A much harder cha...

Nick first, he left home at 16 to try and build a career as a performer.....he did almost every job possible as part of that journey but then did become a performer on London's West End stage starring in musicals including Book of Mormon, Cats, Fame, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Peter Pan, and Wicked. However, during the pandemic he also took a supermarket job to make ends m...

Kevin O’Neill is the founder of Breatheolution. He’s helping people across the country through breathwork, cold exposure therapy and self discovery. Kevin struggled for so long with alcohol and other substance abuse that something had to give. Find out more about Kevin: @breatheolution https://www.breatheolution.com/ The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @...

Deano is known around the world as the famous lifeguard from popular TV  show 'Bondi Rescue'. His career as a Lifeguard has seen him literally rescuing people and bringing them back to life on a daily basis on Bondi Beach. But there is much more than meets the eye with Deano.  He is a qualified and practising Personal Trainer, Founder of Power of the Breath, Bondi Lifeguard, Oxygen Advan...

Today I am joined by the lovely Kirk Norcross. On this episode Kirk discusses  mental health, losing his Dad to suicide, his own struggle with addictions and how he has overcome his struggles. A fantastic listen with so many lessons.  The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok and visit www.acountydownunder.com for all...

Today I am joined by the lovely Kirk Norcross. On this episode Kirk discusses  mental health, losing his Dad to suicide, his own struggle with addictions and how he has overcome his struggles. A fantastic listen with so many lessons.  The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok and visit www.acountydownunder.com for all...

The most challenging week of my life, physically and mentally, but a week I will never forget. Listen to my life changing experience as I travelled to Poland for a week in with Wim Hof enduring activities such as a five hour hike in the snow in nothing but a bikini and shorts. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok...

This is a podcast I never thought I would be recording. But giving up alcohol has changed my life.  7 months in and I haven't looked back. I didn't realise how much harder the week was for me after a big weekend of partying with alcohol. Now I have the best of both worlds with partying, no hangover and getting lots of stuff done the following week. No more handbag chickens for the sunday...

Pharmacist and wellness coach, Miriam Hussey specialises in holistic health and is on a mission to improve mental health and wellbeing across the country. Her passion for holistic health has seen her train to become an integrated health and nutritional coach, yoga instructor and holistic healing practitioner. Co-founder of Soul Space and The Awakening with her Husband Gerry Hussey, Miriam spreads...

The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok and visit www.acountydownunder.com for all you need to know about life abroad . Join Caroline's amazing weekly Sunrise Social clubs across the world.

The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok and visit www.acountydownunder.com for all you need to know about life abroad . Join Caroline's amazing weekly Sunrise Social clubs across the world.

The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok and visit www.acountydownunder.com for all you need to know about life abroad . Join Caroline's amazing weekly Sunrise Social clubs across the world.

Gerry is Ireland’s Leading Health and Performance coach who designs and delivers powerful one to one coaching experiences that empower his clients to reawaken passion and energy with a focus that allows them achieve repeatable and sustainable high performance while maintaining health and well being. Gerry's book "Awaken Your Power Within" is available to purchase. Miriam & Gerry...

Gerry is Ireland’s Leading Health and Performance coach who designs and delivers powerful one to one coaching experiences that empower his clients to reawaken passion and energy with a focus that allows them achieve repeatable and sustainable high performance while maintaining health and well being. Gerry's book "Awaken Your Power Within" is available to purchase. Miriam & Gerry...

Not everything goes to plan, but God has a bigger plan. Here is what has been going on. I felt I owed it to you all, I can't share my journey and then leave this out. Recommended podcast episode from the episode: The Good Glow with Gerry Hussey Second Episode Song: By The Grace Of God This podcast is sponsored by   Gym+Coffee Use my  discount code:CAROLINE10   Gym+Coffee is Ireland’s leading...

27-year-old Tony McAleavey from Newry was a full-time firefighter before growing his business on social media. He has been a coach for over five years and says his own transformation and fitness journey began when he was picked on in secondary school - and stresses that his business hasn't been an overnight success. In this episode we talk about life, what really makes us happy, the Sydney St...

27-year-old Tony McAleavey from Newry was a full-time firefighter before growing his business on social media. He has been a coach for over five years and says his own transformation and fitness journey began when he was picked on in secondary school - and stresses that his business hasn't been an overnight success. In this episode we talk about life, what really makes us happy, the Sydney St...

I was a guest on Sean Casey's podcast. We had great chats about life, lessons we have learnt and a lot of my experience living in Australia. You will love this one. Check out Sean Casey, he is the king of Tik Tok and low calorie recipes! Website Tik Tok Podcast Instagram Youtube The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and...

Whether you are only up the road, across the pond or at the other side of the world. There is something to take away from this episode. This podcast is sponsored by   Gym+Coffee Use my  discount code:CAROLINE10   Gym+Coffee is Ireland’s leading athleisure brand and community. They believe in socialising around exercise and have built a passionate global community who are committed to their Make Li...

This month, I decided to take drastic action and pulled the plug on my Instagram account. It came as a shock to many of my followers without warning, but to my closest family and friends, it was no surprise. Here I discuss the last few weeks and my reason why I came off the platform. This podcast is sponsored by   Gym+Coffee Use my  discount code:CAROLINE10   Gym+Coffee is Ireland’s leading athlei...

Iain was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor at the age of 30 but his attitude to his illness, and life in general, is incredibly uplifting and inspiring. Iain Ward goes by the online name King of Chemo, and he has set himself the mission of breaking the world record for the most amount of money ever raised for charity by running a marathon. In just a few weeks he has racked up tens of thousands...

In this episode I sit down with Ciara, one the of teacher recruitment specialists at ANZUK Education. We will go through all you need to know to start the process of teaching abroad. If this seems like the perfect fit for you, all you have to do is fill in the form and we will be in touch.  Let's make that dream a reality. We can't wait to meet you  At anzuk, we place exceptional people...

This episode is just a feel good episode to cheer you up and set you off on the right start before beginning your day.  We discuss all the nostalgic moments of the 90's and growing up in a world before no social media and how social media then changed everything. This is a great one to listen to, lots of laughs and lessons to take from it. Enjoy! Little Penny Thoughts was launched as a Facebo...

Sean Casey was just a regular guy with a passion for fitness. He graduated from University of Ulster, Belfast with a degree he felt served him no purpose. When lockdown happened, he started to make tik tok videos of low calorie delicious foods . Within a week, he had thousands of followers, and not long after, 1.2million followers. A Social media guru and business man. This episode is truly amazin...