Soul Brew

Loneliness is often described as a phenomenon that all individuals experience. The long-term effects of loneliness and social isolation can include; Increased blood pressure, depression, weight gain, smoking alcohol/drug use, stroke, and coronary heart disease, and a decrease in physical activi...

Fergus Farrell represented Connacht rugby up to U20 level and was also capped for the Irish Youths at U18, and is perhaps best known for his time representing Monivea RFC and Galwegians RFC and for owning his own transport business in Galway. A few years ago Fergus suffered a horrific spinal injury at work and was told he was likely to never walk again. Fergus speaks about his journey through and...

In this episode, we chatted about the six-week positive intelligence course we both did recently. The course is about identifying your saboteurs which anyone can do: Saboteur Identifier We discuss using our “Sage Powers” to conquer and manage your saboteurs; helping to build permanent new habits and increase happiness, performance and improve relationships with others. We gave personal examples of...

Lucy O'Sullivan recently embarked on a gruelling 2,400km cycle for youth mental health charity Jigsaw along Irelands Wild Atlantic Way over 41 days! Here she discusses her journey with Stephen and Aidan and how she teamed up with the Conscious Cup Campaign and how she managed to drink 103 pints. Lucy also talked about her recent career change and how she manages a guesthouse in Co. Kerry. Instagra...

The lads chat about why and how they are both college dropouts. They also discuss what they have been doing since the end of season one and what's in store for season two. Aidan also tells us who he shared his first kiss with. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads reflect back on their podcast journey from its origins to recording the episodes that followed. The Elderbrook song ft. Rudimental that Aidan described in this episode can be seen here: Something About You Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads add to their previous podcast about happiness and discuss emotional intelligence, meditation, journaling, hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, and more. Health and Happiness Course by RCSI and the notes that helped with most of this podcast can be viewed here. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See...

The lads reflect on their social media hiatus and discuss how to engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations. Stephens Blog can be viewed here Questions sourced from “ On Purpose with Jay Shetty – Why Small Talk Should Be Banned & 9 Questions That Go Deeper” )  What was the last lie you told, and would you tell it again? If your younger self met you now, what would make them happy, an...

Stoicism  is a school of philosophy that hails from ancient Greece and Rome, BC. It is a philosophy of life that maximizes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions, and helps individuals to hone their virtues of character. The lads discuss " The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living ", a daily devotional book of stoic philosophy. Instagram: @soulbrewp...

In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of social media and our relationship with it. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat with Maura Dolan, a Business Psychologist Leadership Development and Mental Fitness Coach. She blends her expertise in psychology, business experience, and coach training to help us understand positive intelligence and how to make a decision. Maura Dolan Website: https://www.leci.ie/about-us Saboteur Test: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview Positive Intelligence...

Who is Larry and why is he so happy? In this episode, the lads discuss what happiness is and what it means to them. 9 Elements of Whole Person Health and Happiness: Healthy Eating Exercise Sleep Substance Control Creativity Gut Health Purpose Relationships Mental Health Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast....

Roisin Mc Cafferty (Mc Caff) is a physiotherapist for the HSE, plays for the Donegal LGFA team, and is a good friend of both Aidan and Stephen. We pick her brains on what physiotherapy is, and what tips she has to remain injury and pain-free. Roisin and the lads also explain what works best for their own wellbeing and health. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpo...

Stephen justifies (not that he has to) some of his life choices as he turns 30 this week and discusses the idea of some "social norms" with Aidan. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we discuss why we have only three balls between the two of us. 28-year-old Aidan recovered from testicular cancer in 2017. Thereafter, he moved to Vienna, Austria, where he followed his passion for coffee. Aidan had to overcome cancer again in 2019 and in this episode, he discusses his experiences overcoming cancer twice in his twenties and the complexity of life with Stephen. Instagram: @sou...

An introduction into the who, what, why, when, and where of this Podcast. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcast Facebook: @soulbrewpodcast Email: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.