Take 2 with Deb Shaw

Stephen Maguire, also known as 'The Dublin Writer' is an actor, writer, poet, and co-founder. Stephen's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedublinwriter/Restore: https://www.instagram.com/restore_dub/ My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw

Mia Döring is a writer and psychotherapist with a focus on sexual trauma, who resides and practices in Dublin. 'Any Girl' marks her debut as a book author. Mia's links: Read about 'Any Girl': https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/irish-men-are-raping-women-for-money-all-across-the-country-1.4797680 Purchase 'Any Girl': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Any-Girl-Surviving-Pros...

Alan Dignam is a counsellor and psychotherapist accredited with the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP) and a member of Psychologists Protection Society (PPS). 00:00 - Pluralistic Therapy 11:13 - The intersection of transgender people & ASD 25:45 - The double empathy problem 31:40 - The fear of diagnosis 38:04 - Self-diagnosis vs real diagnosis & social media 40:35...

Corey Hennessy is an Irish entrepreneur and the founder of Vantage Agency. 0:00 - Moving to Barcelona 03:54 - The glamorisation of entrepreneurship 09:38 - Irish influencers 16:00 - Creative pursuits without affirmation 15:05 - Posting on social media 21:58 - What's your parachute? 34:52 - Impatience and longevity 44:30 - Starting a business 50:43 - Taking matters into your own hands 01:00:55...

Leon Diop is a podcast host and the founder of 'Black and Irish'. 0:00 - Dog's personalities 07:50 - Growing up as mixed-race 14:05 - Feeling like 'you don't belog' 18:45 - The court case against Luas 21:39 - Stereotyping and biases 31:00 - Understanding racism 36:52 - Different forms of racism 42:05 - Embracing black culture vs 'blackfishing' 47:30 - Launching Blac...

Baz Black is an award-winning actor, writer, and director. He's also an author, has toured doing stand-up comedy, and jiu-jitsu black belt. 0:00 - Becoming a spokesperson for tattoos 2:56 - The Kate Hopkins debate 15:31 - Being multi-talented 22:50 Committing to yourself 34:03 - Going independent 44:50 - Following your gut 51:59 - Monetising your passion 01:01:01 - Life in Dublin 01:09:12 - Du...

Beryl Ohas is a Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist and public speaker, who fled to Ireland in 2019 due to persecution in her homeland and now uses her platform to fervently advocate for refugee and LGBTQ+ rights. Drawing from her personal experiences, she captivates audiences with compelling narratives that highlight the challenges faced by both refugees and the LGBTQ+ community, her story stands as a testame...

Mahon McCann is a writer, martial arts coach, podcast host, and a rising talent in the world of theatre. Known for his compelling writing style, McCann has successfully bridged his passion for literature with his academic pursuits. Currently undertaking a PhD at Dublin City University, his research focuses on the ethical quandaries posed by social media companies monetising user attention. His deb...

Lydia Des Dolles is Ireland's first female combat sports presenter, founder of Fight Connect TV and podcast host. Lydia's links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lydiadesdolles/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FightConnectTV Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1ene0emghPoXUTSKH4XY92?si=9b94fce1152a4672 My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw Youtu...

Thomas Arnold is the Owner of Fearless Media and former co-founder of The Go House, Ireland's first TikTok house. Tom's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthomasarnold/ LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/thomasarnold2 Fearless Media: https://fearlessmedia.ie/ My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw

Conal Harpur is a certified psychotherapist. While working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and CBT therapist at one of Ireland's largest maternity hospitals, he is also studying for a Doctorate of Psychotherapy at DCU School of Psychotherapy.  Conal's links:  Website: https://www.cbtsolutions.ie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognitive_conal/ My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_d...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! In this case, the lemonade is a tad bit sour but regardless, it got done!  0:00 - What's going on  11:34 - My experience interviewing people 16:49 - Creative ruts 22:00 - Creating content 24:55 - Reflecting on previous interviews 28:11 - Advice for those who are struggling  36:36 - Moving to Ireland 43:46 - Podcast challenges 47:46 - Measuring success 51:...

Róisín Tracey suffers from two chronic pain illnesses: Trigeminal Neuralgia & Fibromyalgia. She raises awareness of the two, along with disability and mental health.  0:00 - Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness 16:51 - Enduring medical trauma 21:17 - Perspective and gratitude 30:06 - Navigating life with an invisible illness 39:00 - Protests and politics 52:05 - Why inclusivity matters 01:...

Tom Coleman is a sleep expert, health coach and public speaker.  0:00 - The initial interest in sleep 02:53 - Joining Conor McGregor's team 07:07 - What people get wrong about sleep  10:31 - Optimising your day  23:07 - Habits and routines 27:28 - The importance of light 29:31 - Thing you can do for better sleep 40:25 - Physical and mental resilience  46:53 - Using failure and vulnerability as a c...

Zak Moradi is a Kurdish-Irish activist, author of 'Life Begins in Leitrim', public speaker and former hurler who played for Leitrim. Born in a refugee camp in Iraq, Moradi and his family relocated to Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland in 2002.  0:00 - A brief introduction to Kurdistan 07:18 - The Kurdish divide 12:28 - Turkey's treatment of the Kurds 16:11 - The mess in the Middle East 32:30 - Religious...

Tom Cleary aims to become Ireland's youngest person to climb the seven summits. His final summit is Mount Everest, which he will head off to on 28/03/2023.  0:00 - Training to Climb Mt. Everest  09:28 - 'Skull Cinema' 14:05 - Lessons from previous adventures 16:03 - What happens outside your comfort zone 33:24 - Summit 'push' day  40:57 - The power of adaptation  43:21 - Taking up a challenge  49:...

Bertie Brosnan is an Irish screenwriter, film producer, actor, and screen director. He is currently creating content on Ireland's history, mythology, and its people.  0:00 - Returning to the Emerald Isle 11:17 - The difference between history and mythology 16:06 - Making history relatable 26:43 - Brian Ború and the Battle of Dublin 43:44 - Grace O'Malley (The Pirate Queen of Ireland) 52:36 - Inclu...

Niamh O'Donoghue is a professional Muay Thai fighter. She is the co-organiser behind Valkyries, Ireland's first all-female promotion in Ireland. 0:00 - The reason behind starting muay thai 07:52 - The barriers for women in sport 16:36 - Turning pro in muay thai 23:14 - Discouragement outside the ring  30:54 - Making weight  35:32 - The difference between winning and doing well 39:13 - Lessons from...

Robbie Griffiths, aka RobbieG is a multi-platinum-selling producer from Dublin and one-half of Belters Only, who are signed to Polydor records. 0:00 - Advice for independent artists 15:48 - Belters Only 17:54 - Dreaming big 30:44 - 2022 33:02 - Overthinking your art 35:35 - Nearly giving up 45:29 - Opening up to friends 54:27 - Self-belief and finding your passion 01:04:08 - Creating opportunity 0...

Sinéad Walsh is a Dublin-based stand-up comedian and one of Ireland's rising comedy stars.  0:00 - From Debbie to Deb 03:18 - Money and sport 15:26 - Ireland for All 25:07 - Drag Storytime protest in Mayo 29:40 - Online content and negativity 34:59 - Performing 'Big Foot'' 42:46 - Hard work and showing up 49:31 - The tipping point in someone's career 55:26 - Sobriety and burnout 01:03:16 - Coming...

Dr. Rory Hearne is a housing expert, policy analyst, researcher, and lecturer at Maynooth University. He is also the author of 'Gaffs' (2022) and 'Housing Shock' (2020) and hosts the 'Reboot Republic' podcast.  0:00 - What is a home?  5:54 - The power dynamic between landlords and renters 08:45 - Airbnb's impact on the Irish housing market 14:51 - Extending eviction bans 17:11 - Debbie's impressio...

have.ctrl is an Irish hip-hop content creator. His TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube platform have garnered over 1 million followers combined. 0:00 - Getting over 1 million followers 4:47 - Creating on your phone 7:18 - Having multiple passions 12:01 - The Kylbalion 19:16 - Creating a hip-hop platform 28:30 - The Irish hip-hop scene 35:06 - Discovering a common connection 38:56 - Finding a 'crew' 43:...

Cianan Brangan is the owner and creative director of Ocean1Official.

Paul Browne is a strength & conditioning coach, combat sports commentator and ring announcer, and holds a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  0:00 - Parenthood & business 07:39 - The shift in Paul's sports career 11:17 - The MMA scoring system 17:04 - Paddy the Baddy 21:00 - The truth behind fighting & brain trauma 37:14 - Becoming a combat sports commentator 49:29 - The art of sports c...

Sam Stewart (Sam's Collective) is the host and organiser of Queer Open Mic Night in Dublin.