Sober Mess Podcast

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Gary Mairs, a former musician who has transitioned into a Sobriety Mentor and the creator behind SoberNSound, a thriving social sober community. With over 9 years of sobriety under his belt, Gary shares insights into the transformative power of living alcohol-free and how it has positively impacted both his life and those around him. We chat abo...

In this episode, I'm thrilled to have my close friend Vinny Gough join me. Vinny, a former bodybuilding champion turned Men's Transformation Coach, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and celebrating six years of sobriety. We discuss his remarkable transformation and how he's now dedicated to helping others transform their lives. Vinny now lives the good life with his dog in Portu...

Today I'm joined by my good pal Sam Phillips. Sam is a cold water therapy enthusiast who has embraced sobriety and found the positive impacts of the sea. Having battled addiction since his youth as a means of coping with mental health struggles, Sam's journey took a positive turn when he realized the importance of connecting with others on the same path. Discover how the power of support not only...

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting to a very close friend, John Byrne. John is a coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, John and myself met on the mats of East Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy, after numerous profound conversations and sparring sessions I persuaded John to join the Podcast, offering our listeners a glimpse into the inspiring energy and life per...

In this podcast episode, I had the privilege of hosting the amazing Sophia Murphy. She courageously shares her journey of overcoming abuse and addiction, emerging as an inspiration for others. Not only is Sophia a mother, but she's also a dedicated personal trainer. In September 2019 she appeared on The Late Late Show' with Ryan Turbridy where she spoke about her own experience of abuse and urged...

Today I joined by my very good friend Conor Costello. Conor is an endurance athlete and Yoga Instructor having competed in many endurance events such as Ironman, Eco Trail, Wicklow 200, just to name a few. Conor tells his story how he was once in the depths of addiction, having daily panic attacks, feeling utterly hopeless, to thriving his life around and going on to become an Ironman. He opens up...

Today I was joined by my pal Mick McDermott. Mick is an Online Transformation Coach, Personal trainer and Podcaster. He tells how a breakdown on a tropical beach leds Him on a different direction in life and how he bought a van and went travelling around Ireland, where he records his podcast the Brilliant Mick McDermott Podcast. Mick is a keen world traveller and we get into places he has visited...

Today I was joined by my good friend Dylan Troy. Dyl is a Film Maker, Videographer and Creative Artist. Dyl tells his story how he was overcome with anxiety and panic attacks from a young age and how they impacted his life. When a panic attack led him to being hospitalized, he knew that he needed to make changes that life him on discovering a new life, including joining JiuJitsu, getting in the se...

Today I spoke to Damian Browne (Auld_Stock), an extreme adventurer, peak performance endurance athlete, and International keynote speaker from Galway, Ireland. For the last 25 years Damian has pursued his human potential, relentlessly pushing his body & mind to their perceived limits; During a 16-year career as a professional rugby player, Damian donned the colours of some of rugby's European elit...

Today I was joined by my great pal Adam Weafer. Adam is an actor, musician and writer, having appeared in a range of series in Ireland and abroad as well as performing at music gigs all over the country. In this episode we talk about anxiety, panic attacks & the strategies we use to help manage this. Adam tells the story of how inspiration & hope can come from the most beautiful things in life.

I was chuffed to welcome the amazing Cara Byrne on the Podcast this week. Cara has combined her love of hiking with her passion for psychotherapy & created Hike Psych, Ireland's only Hiking Psychotherapy Practice. We discussed how Cara came up with the idea for Hike Psych, the benefits of therapy in the outdoors, things that can help our mental health and the things that can affect us negatively....

Today, I had the pleasure to chat with Ben Craughwell. Ben is an Entrepreneur, World Class Powerlifter, Health Coach and founder of the Better Man Project. Ben specializes in men's health and fitness, but this was a very deep and honest conversation about life. We chat about the ups & downs, accepting the things we can't control and taking constructive action to change the things we can. Ben opens...

Today I was joined by the sister and one of Ireland's leading Wellbeing Coaches and Corporate Wellness Facilitator in Microsoft Ireland, Lisa Doolan aka the Wellbeing Queen. We talk about the gifts and the challenges of sobriety. We also chat about the recent Ironman in Barcelona & tips for de-stressing and keeping wellbeing a priority. If you've any questions or want further info, find Lisa on In...

Today I was joined by my good friend Paul Donnelly. Paul is the Co-founder of the Max Kolbe Movement. MKM is a community in Scotland, where people in recovery find a sence of connection in nature. The philosophy is to replace the addiction with the Great Out Doors, discover the power of Hiking, Sea Dips, Ice Baths and a powerful community. Find out more about Max Kolbe Movement here - https://inst...

Shane Ramer is a speaker and coach who created That Sober Guy Podcast in 2014. That Sober Guy has brought awareness and support to over 2.5 million listeners across the world. Shane celebrated 10 years sober today, it was an honour to have him on the Podcast on his Sober Birthday to talk about his journey. Shane provides insight into where his addiction led him, the brave and powerful decision to...

Today I was joined by Matt Pink, alcohol-free coach and entrepreneur. Matt quit drinking in April 2020 and since that time has taken the sober world by storm. He's not only published a best-selling book but is also the co-founder of Dryy - an online and offline community that welcomes anyone wanting to try an alcohol-free lifestyle. Matt's life today couldn't be more different than the one he was...

Telling my story at the European Convention of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous - Berlin, Germany, July 2023. I'm grateful for my life today to be 10 years sober and for all the incredible people I've met along this journey. If you ever feel you're in a dark place, please reach out for help, you're never alone. You can find more information on AA & YPAA here: https://www.icypaa.org/about-icypa...

Today I was joined by Janey Lee Grace, Janey is a Former BBC Presenter, NLP / EFT, Author of Happy Healthy Sober, Host of the Alcohol Free Life podcast, TEDX speaker 'Sobriety Rocks - Who Knew!' And the founder of the thesoberclub.com. Janey chats about sober communities and the issues around alcohol with no judgement and hopes to inspire you to be all that you can be, joyful, healthy happy and br...

Today, I was joined by Olivia Farrelly, Olivia is known as The Grey Area Drinker and is a Alcohol Free Mentor. She has an Msc in Psychology & Addiction studies and is 5 years alcohol-free. We chst about Grey Area Drinking, Grey area drinking is mild alcohol abuse disorder, characterized by rewarding yourself with a drink after a stressful day or noticing how much alcohol you have at home so you "D...

June Curtin is the founder of Snámhaí Sásta (Happy Swimmers) – and over the last 4 years, she has gained thousands of followers on social media and raised awareness of the benefits of sea swimming, for the mind and the soul. She found sea swimming after a tragedy in her life. She now leads a community of swimming who take to the sea each day in Spanish Point in Co Clare. Find June's page here...

Today I was joined by Andrea Ashley, host of the Adult Child Podcast. We talk about being adult child of a dysfunctional family and how this can impact our relationships as adults. When Andrea was several years sober, she realized that recovery had not magically fixed all her problems. We talk about the being granted the gift of sobriety, and her journey to heal the unresolved pain of the past. Fi...

Today I was joined by my friend William Porter. William is the author of the incredibly successful book 'Alcohol Explained'. William chats about how alcohol works in the body. He answers why alcohol is both a depressant and a stimulant? Why does alcohol help you fall asleep but leave you feeling awful the next day. Why does it effect different people differently. Why is it that alcohol can feel so...

Today I was joined by my friend Ellen Woods. Ellen is a sobriety and wellbeing coach, helping women reach their sobriety, fitness and nutrition goals by working on their mindset. Ellen works with people to help them examine their relationship with alcohol and work together to help build a happier, healthier life without alcohol. Ellen is also a qualified personal trainer, nutritionist and behaviou...

Today I was joined by my pal Jeff Simone. Jeff is a Doctor of Pharmacy, who after working in the pharmacy business developed chronic opiate addiction. Jeff is now a long time sober and helps others with their recovery. Jeff is also Advanced Dietary Supplement Adviser and founder of Reaction Recovery and person in long term recovery. He works one-one-one with folks recovering from drug and alcohol...

Today I was joined by my pal Kate Baily. Kate is an ICF Accredited  trauma-informed Sobriety, Behavioural Health  and Life Coach specialising in habit change,  holistic well-being for women, midlife, perimenopause transition and stress management. She is a Specialist Coach Trainer for The Coaching Academy in Addictive Behaviours & Habit Change. She also holds certificates in The Science of Happine...