Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia

After taking a step back from social media, we're finally back. In this honest catch-up episode, we share what life has really looked like over the past few months—from Bali to Thailand, navigating visa challenges, injuries, homesickness, personal growth, and everything in between. This isn't a highlight reel. It's a conversation about what happens when you slow down, disconnect from the noise, an...

We left two couches in Sligo… and somehow ended up recording this from two couches in Bali. Life is wild. In this episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia, we cover:Peter nearly breaking himself in Crocs “sport mode”Slipping on moss like it’s an Olympic eventBooking a dreamy jungle villa… that came with bonus wildlife (including a rat who clearly paid no rent)Why you absolutely bring your...

In this deeply honest and empowering episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia, we are joined by Sarah and Sandra, the founders of TABB for Women - a global online community supporting women to transform their relationship with alcohol and build lives they truly love. TABB stands for Take a Break from Booze and Thriving and Amplifying Beyond Booze - and that is exactly what this conversati...

In this deeply honest episode of Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia, Sophia speaks openly about the torment of feeling pushed away by the people she loved, and the emotional weight that comes with rejection, grief, and healing old wounds. We also share the excitement and the sadness behind our move to Bali - navigating the emotional pull of leaving loved ones while stepping into a new chapter....

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Peter and Sophia open up about healing in real time- not the polished version, but the messy, honest, beautifully human reality of recovering from trauma, addiction, dissociation, and destructive cycles. Together they explore: What spirituality really is (and isn’t) Coming to terms with who you are as a survivor - across every age and version of yourself Wh...

In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of Having the Chats with Peter & Sophia , we sit down with Professor Marie Keenan. World-renowned restorative justice practitioner, psychotherapist, and researcher. Together, we explore the life-changing impact of restorative justice in cases of sexual violence. Sophia shares her own transformative journey of sitting face-to-face with her father in a r...

In one of our most emotional and courageous episodes yet, we’re joined by Mark Rickard. An incredible man who shares the raw, unfiltered truth about his experiences with childhood sexual abuse, addiction, borderline personality disorder, and the painful process of healing. From the age of five, Mark’s identity was shaped by trauma. He opens up about the confusion, shame, and destructive patterns t...

In this sacred and soul-nourishing episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia , we sit in deep conversation with the radiant and grounded Dr. Bláithín Sweeney, known to many in her community as a healer, guide, space holder, and the heartbeat behind the Having a Laugh charity. Bláithín’s journey is a unique and powerful one. From the structured world of synthetic organic chemistry, where sh...

🧡 Trigger Warning : This episode discusses sexual abuse, addiction, suicide, and grief. Please listen with care. In this deeply moving and powerful episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia , we open our hearts like never before. Originally set to feature a guest, we found ourselves with an unexpected space, and we chose to fill it by sharing the raw truth of our own stories. From childho...

In this raw and powerful episode of Having the Chats with Peter & Sophia , we sit down with Gareth McGuirk, the inspiring voice behind Find Motivation With Gareth . At just 19, Gareth has already lived through intense trauma, cannabis-induced psychosis, family upheaval, homelessness, and the pull of street life in Dublin. What sets Gareth apart isn’t just his survival-it’s his mission. Through hon...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics around sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, recovery, and healing. Please take care while listening. 💛 It’s okay to take breaks while listening. In this special and deeply personal episode, Sophia sits down with Loretta Brosnan McDonagh, Director of Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, ahead of Loretta’s retirement. Together, they have an open and powerful c...

In Episode 4 of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia , we’re coming to you from a very grey and windy Montenegro, and let’s just say, this holiday hasn’t gone quite as planned. From hay fever and chest infections to dodgy gym setups and brain fog from sugar overload, we open up about the challenges that come with stepping out of routine. But it’s not all chaos, there’s deep chats too. We share t...

In this episode of Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia , we dive into something truly close to our hearts— UR Pace Recovery Hub . We share the vision behind the community, why it was created, and why having a space where everyone feels welcome, no matter their pathway to recovery, is so important. Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is this hub, it’s about connection, support, and fin...

Inner Healing – Breaking Cycles & Rebuilding From WithinEver feel like you're stuck in the same patterns, no matter how much you try to change? Inner healing isn’t just about letting go of the past, it’s about understanding it, learning from it, and breaking free from cycles that no longer serve you. In this episode of Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia, we dive deep into the real, raw, and of...

In this very first episode of  Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia , we open up about the emotional challenges we faced during the Christmas and New Year period, a time that unearthed some difficult and unexpected feelings for both of us. Recorded just two weeks after the holidays, we reflect on what we went through, how we dealt with it, and where we are now.  This episode offers a raw and hon...