Matthew Heneghan

Matthew Heneghan: Unfiltered

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I’m Matthew Heneghan — a Canadian veteran and former paramedic. I’ve seen what happens when things go wrong — in people, in systems, and in real life. This channel is honest commentary on life, culture, crisis, and recovery. No spin. No ideology. No pretending. Just real perspective from someone who’s been there.

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Matthew Heneghan

Episodes

I Wanted To Be a Hero. 04.03.2019 18:51

Been a busy couple of days for me with book signings and a rough few nights with respect to nightmares (adventure sleeping). Today's episode contains a blog read about what has been on my mind throughout these challenging days and nights. Have a listen.

Another Book Signing 03.03.2019 26:26

Well, another book signing is in the... books... (bad pun). Anyway, it's done, complete and what a great time it was. It wasn't without its vexations mind you, but it was great nonetheless. I share my thoughts on how speaking about mental health is helping me grow and advance within recovery and what its like to speak with people who just "get it". Also, the big city can be a... strange place......

Thursday Night Nightmares 01.03.2019 39:16

On this episode I dive into what it's like to start EMDR and give some thoughts, worries and feelings towards that and nightmares.

Life on the Frontline: a Paramedic's Thank You Letter 28.02.2019 36:53

In this emotional tribute, I reflect on the people, pain, and profound moments that shaped my life as a paramedic. A thank you to those who stood by me.

Irony of an Imbecile 26.02.2019 14:47

This podcast contains a blog read from my website: amedicsmind.com . Had a recurring nightmare last night, so I wrote a post about it and my thoughts towards it.

McChicken Down 25.02.2019 16:59

Find out how I combine women, McDonalds and failed romance in this episode of a blog read from amedicsmind.com

Lexicological Drill Sergeant 24.02.2019 28:44

So, I've decided to start doing something - find out what that something is on this episode of A Medic's Mind The Podcast!

Nightmare Basket 23.02.2019 37:49

On this episode I dive into what has been keeping me awake at night and some of the tools that I am utilizing to help combat that. Want to know what a nightmare basket is? Tune in and find out, maybe you can make one too?!

The Photograph 21.02.2019 20:00

Lat night I came across something that evoked some pretty strong emotions from me. I wrote a blog post about it over at: amedicsmind.com . As I so often do, I turned it into a podcast episode, I hope you enjoy it! Or in this case, take something from it. Cheers!

Recurring Nightmare 19.02.2019 33:47

On this episode I speak of what it is like to suffer from recurring nightmares and what I do to combat the lingering after-effects of said anathematization. Have a listen, see if you relate.

Social Media 18.02.2019 35:12

On this episode I talk about social media and how and when to walk away. If you're interested, take a seat, have a listen, see what you think.

The Chairs Are Purple 16.02.2019 19:32

This episode is a blog read that was motivated by the events of an event that I had the honor of taking part of recently. These are some of those events and thoughts surrounding them.

Six-months! 13.02.2019 30:12

Come, celebrate six-months of sobriety with me. I have some thoughts on what I have learned in the first six-months of my sobriety, I'd like to share them with you.

1-Victory, then 2... 12.02.2019 30:38

In the midst of a depression dip, I figured I'd come on and record some thoughts about what it is that has been rolling around in the ol' medic's brain...

Nocturnal Bellum 10.02.2019 16:50

This episode contains my latest blog read of the same title. I hope you are able to take something away from it. Thank you for your support, I am not averaging over 70 listens per episode, that's incredible! Thank you!!

Cupid's Rusty Arrow 09.02.2019 34:53

Valentines Day is fast approaching, so, I got some thoughts on that day and the little f***er with the arrows!

Staging 07.02.2019 40:21

On this episode I talk about "staging" and what that means in paramedic land. This is a point of contention with a lot of medic's and their sup's, we'll break it down on this episode of, A Medic's Mind The Podcast.

Goose 05.02.2019 15:28

This episode is of a blog read where the titular hero is the main focal point of the prose. I hope you enjoy it, and find it as amusing as I do and did!

Episode 77: Toe Grabber 02.02.2019 34:14

This episode is where I express how angry I wish not to be and some of the tools I am using to make that happen. Find out more on this episode!

Episode 76: Vortex of Thought 01.02.2019 18:29

This episode contains a blog read that was written about a flashback that I suffered through when in my therapists office. Have a listen if you'd like to know more.

Episode 75: I Was Brave... Once... | Season 3 Finale 31.01.2019 34:13

On this episode I am so rudely awoken by another nefarious bout of adventure sleeping (nightmares) and these are some of my thoughts about the unwanted trip to adventure land! I was brave... once... long ago...

Episode 74: Okay, Let's Talk 30.01.2019 19:34

This episode is in honour of Bell Let's Talk day, 2019. I have written a story about a man that I once knew and how his death taught me a very important life lesson about suicide and depression. Greg, this one is for you and those like you...

Episode 73: Time Is All I Need 27.01.2019 38:43

I had a friend reach out to me recently and his situation got me to thinking rather introspectively about my own demons and the nature of alcohol and the role it played in my life; find out what that is on this episode of, A Medic's Mind...

Episode 72: Yes, Warrant! 25.01.2019 24:39

This episode contains a blog read from a post that I had written some time ago. It is a first hand tale of my time in the army and some of the... interesting things that can happen when you are a private in the forces. Have a listen here.

Episode 71: Bullies Of The Mind And The Playground! 24.01.2019 34:42

There is a titular hint as to what this episode contains - we're talkin bullies! Strap in, the c-bombs are plenty!