Colm Doolan

Sober Mess Podcast

A few years ago, I hit rock bottom—drinking to escape and struggling with my mental health. A final cry for help led me to a new way of life. Now, 12 years sober at 34, I host an award-winning podcast sharing powerful conversations with incredible people. We dive into the sober tools that heal and connect us—nature, hiking, sea swimming, and the outdoors. Real talk, real journeys. Connect: https://bit.ly/3w66W3Q

Author

Colm Doolan

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

#027 Dina Erie - Manifesting Goodness Into Your Life 💪 13.12.2020

Today I spoke to the Great and Powerful Dina. Dina is Singer/Song-Writer and Creative Genius. We spoke about changing our mindset and using pain and struggle to our advantage. We also chatted about the simple things in life are the best things in life.

#026 Shay O'Brien - Remember To Breath 🙏 06.12.2020

We recorded this Podcast live in the People's Park Dún Laoghaire. We talk about the Power of Deep Breathing and how discovering healthy resources like the sea keeps the racing mind at bay

#025 Dylz - Behind The Masks We Wear 🙌 29.11.2020

Today I was joined by Irish Hip-Hop sensation Dylz. We talked about the masks we can hide behind and overcoming the fear of being yourself. We also chatted about creativity and how to use it as a healthy resource to express your emotions.

#024 Steven Farrell - Finding Your Purpose 👌 22.11.2020

Today I talked to the Incredible Steven Farrell, who is a Cancer Survivor, Artist and Life Coach who uses his own experiences to help and motivate people. We chat about using pain to your advantage and that your purpose is about discovering what your values are and how to find about what your values are! He's one of the most motivational people I've ever encountered.

#022 Josh Connolly - Humanising Mental Health 🙌 08.11.2020

I speak to one of the most influencial Mental Health Advocates in the UK Josh Connolly about society changing how they look at mental health Mental Health. We also discuss how Addiction is a response to something deeper on the inside and that a lack of connection leads us to wanted to escape. And that learning to find a healthy connection such as Nature, Spirituality, The Sea can ease the mind. We...

#021 Maria Walsh Healy - Aware Support Line 🙌 01.11.2020

Powerful chat with Maria, who is the Support Line Manager @Aware. Aware is a Mental Health Support Line in Ireland. We talk about the vital part their services are playing during the Irish Lockdown, as well an indept conversation about Anxiety and Depression. We also talk about mental wellbeing during the Lockdown

#020 Scotty O'Neill - Our Journey From Drunks to Monks 😇 25.10.2020

In this episode I talk to one of my closest friends and Bray Celeb (in his own head) Scotty O'Neill. We talk about our journey into finding Sober living and all the madness that can go through our heads.

#018 Ali Swift - Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks with your Wellness Toolbox 20.10.2020

In this episode I talk to award winning author and holistic therapist Ali Swift about developing a wellness toolbox to help you deal with Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts and Panic Attacks in a healthy manner. We also discuss natural remedies and developing healthy thinking Patterns.

#017 Lisa Doolan - Finding your Winning Formula 👌 11.10.2020

Today I'm joined by Life Coach, Yogi and Meditation Instructor.. Lisa Doolan. We talk about finding a successful formula in which you can thrive physicallly, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We also talk about how gratitude and living in the present will vastly improve your life. I'm very lucky to call this one my sister!

#016 Jason Brophy - Travelling, barbering and finding sobriety in your early 20s 🌍 04.10.2020

I chat to one of my best pal Jason about how we over came our alcoholic woes in our early twenties. We talk about how our drinking behavour impacted our college work, relationships, families and our physical/mental health. We chat about what lead us to wanting to change our lifestyle and coming to the realization that drinking just wasn't for us. We also talk about the buzz of going on a solo and...

#013 Cycling, camping & coping 💪 16.09.2020

In this episode I talk about the incredible wisdom in Disney Films. Going camping in Achill Island and cycling 130km through Mayo. I also share about some of tools I use to rest the mind.

#011 Where's your head at? 28.08.2020

In this episode I talk about the opportunities and potential that come of choas, that change of routine is a good thing. I also go into about how to improve your negative thinking and not to live in the problem, but live in the solution as well as ways of dealing with confrontational people.

E9: Keith Fahey - Premier League and Addiction 09.08.2020

I chat with former Premier League and Irish International Footballer Keith Fahey about mental health and the demands the Premier League can have on your mental health. We talk about ways to cope under pressure and healthy tools to deal with anxiety.

#8 Marathons, Buddhism and my New Intro 😏 02.08.2020

4 days after running my solo Marathon for charity, I chat about Recovery, Buddhism, Dodgey Accents, Recognising your achievement and aiming towards goals.

#7 Matt Burke - Talking mental health with my good friend and host of the Magic Minds Podcast 🙌 26.07.2020

It was a pleasure to interview Matt, we discuss mental health and the range of tools you can use to improve your well being. We also chat about how it's an advantage to be vulnerable, that pain and suffering can be your best friend and that Meath Str is the best spot for Gucci in Dublin 😁

#6 Addiction, sea swimming and Dodgey underpants 😳 20.07.2020

In this episode I talk about how wearing a dodgy pair of underpants for a Sea Dip led me to talking about addiction and dependency. Including going into few of my own experiences including nearly knocking myself out at me debs..

#5 Lisa Doolan - Interview with a Wellness Coach 🙌 13.07.2020

My first Live Interview 🙌 In this Live Podcast I interview Wellness and Business Coach, Lisa Doolan. We talk about setting goals and that having a healthy outlook on life is key. We also chat about eating disorders and finding healthy ways to cope with life. As well as connecting with people with the same values as you.

#4 Travelling The Wesshht Coast of Ireland and healthy ways to deal with stress 07.07.2020

I talk about my love for the Wessshhhht Coast of Ireland. I speak about Stress and Healthy ways to deal with Stress.

#3 Embracing Fear and Pain 26.06.2020

Pain and Fear are our best motivators. Utilise them to trigger meaningful change in our lives. Lean into fear, embrace it, own it 💪

#2 Mental Health and Why our brain does what it does 22.06.2020

I encounter seals and mental health. I talk about our brains and how it's a primal tool which can be useful in if you live in the wild but mightnt always be helpful in everyday life

#1 Day one, one day 16.06.2020

Today I took finally action to make my first Podcast 😁 thanks to the wise of men I met down the 40ft for the motivation

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