The Two Norries Podcast

This episode is a recording of our first live indoor show which was held at the the Royal Spa Hotel in Lisdoonvarna on October 16th 2021. Our guest is Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan and she speaks of her journey growing up in a house of addiction, how she dealt with it and the unique story of how she became a doctor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we're joined by fellow Northsider Eddie Hennessy who talks to us about his life before and after he suffered a stroke. Eddie was a skilled Judo artist and suffered a life changing stroke in his 30s which changed his life forever. Eddie talks about his experience, how he got through it and what his life is like now after he starting a successful career in photography as well as bein...

On this episode we're joined by Mary Crilly who runs the Sexual Violence Centre in Cork City. Mary talks about her life growing up, moving to Cork and her experiences of dealing with individuals who have been victims of sexual violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we're joined by Barrister Doireann O'Mahony who speaks about her life, career and her experience of being in an abusive, coercive relationship. Doireann is also a published author with a wonderful career ahead of her and we hope to have her back again soon to talk about her books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Bessel explains to us how trauma impacts us both emotionally and physiologically, while also talking about methods for recovering. Buy The Body Keeps the Score here: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetwonorries Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/twonorries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

On this episode we're joined by the Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Micheál Martin who talks about what life was like for him growing up, how he got into politics and how he dealt with trauma after suffering personal tragedy in his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we're joined by Dr. Chris Luke who is a veteran emergency physician who worked in many major hospitals around the world, including Cork. Dr. Luke is also a published author and he talks to us about growing up, why he became a doctor and his experiences of trauma both personally and professionally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special New Years Day episode we're joined by Actor Ger Kearney and Writer/Teacher Gary Wade who talk to us about thier comedy movie called 'Standing Up.' 'Standing Up' is the brainchild of Gary Wade which tells the story of a man who wants to be a stand up comedian but struggles because of anxiety brought on by his difficulty to read and write. The movie was released on January 1st 2022 a...

On this episode we're joined by broadcast legend and fellow Northsider, John Creedon. John grew up in Cork City centre and shares his experience of what life was like growing up in the city and how he eventually got into broadcasting. John has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning over three decades with national broadcaster RTÉ and has created some historic documentaries both in Ireland and abroad...

On this episode we're joined by Niamh Dorgan, cousin of former guest Robbie Dineen, who talks about her experience of losing her mother when she was aged 11, mental health, relationships and her brief experience as an Only Fans model and how she changed her life by focusing on herself and her wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode we're joined by pround Knocknaheeney and Northside man Thomas Gould. Thomas talks about the history of Knocknaheeney and the Northside from early development to modern day and the struggles and stigma the area has endured. He also talks about addiction and recovery and his plans to tackle the issues in Ireland, his life growing up and his remarkble achievement of becoming the first...

On this episode we're joined by Maureen Considine who is from Mayfield on the northside of Cork city. Maureen is an artist, activist, feminist and Bessborough campaigner who was awarded the Spirit of Mother Jones Award on behalf of the Cork Survivors and Supporters Alliance alongside former guest Catherine Coffey O'Brien and Ann O'Gormon. To find out more or contact Mureen you can find her at www....

We talk about what is a Deis school, equality in education, the stigma created by the Irish Times School feeder table, the value of further education and training post secondary school, restorative practice in schools and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode we're joined by Stan Noote who is originally an English man who has lived most of his life in Ireland. Stan talks to us about his upbringing and the relationship he had with his Father, his education and what life was like for someone who spoke in 'Queens English' in Ireland as well as his time in the Naval service plus much more. You can find more out about Stan at https://w...

In this episode we're joined by Gerry Murray who has a very interesting story which features his time at school, growing up in the country, addiction, failed businesses and ultimately crime. Gerry spoke all about his experiences from the highs to the lows and how he managed to escape all the madness and become a life coach who holds events to help people with their struggles from big to small. You...

We're joined for a second time by Ger O' Brien who is a master EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner and Spiritual Healer. Ger makes his return to shine more light on mental health in the construction industry and where changes need to be made to make life easier for tradespeople. Ger's website: http://gerobrien.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerobriencork/ Instagram: https://www...

This week we're joined by Katherine Harford who is the manager of Lets Grow Together, formally Young Knocknaheeney, and she talks all about her work in the child and parenting services as well a little about her life growing up in the UK and how she ended up doing what she does in Cork city. For more information about Katherine and Lets Grow together you can visit their website at letsgrowtogether...

This week we're joined by fellow Northsider, Robbie Dineen, who put himself forward to speak about his experience of cancer after sadly losing both his parents to the disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sascha Roos is an author and dyslexia specialist supporting people with the challenges of dyslexia for over 15 years. She has a well-established private practice, and an approach that encourages the strengths and abilities of the dyslexic individual. Sascha is a member of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland, the Institute of Guidance Counsellors and the Society of Authors. She has had several arti...

Mark Wright and Paul Duff run the Recovery Academy in Cork and Dublin. The Recovery Academy promotes recovery, provides support for people in recovery and their families, organises recovery activities, raises awareness about recovery, provides workshops and training on recovery, conducts research & advocates on policy. Two gentlemen, they explain how they got into it here and what the role ent...

We continue this week with the recovery theme for International Recovery Month. Though every month is Recovery Month on our podcast :) Give Jo-Hanna a follow on Twitter @Prof_Jo_Ivers You can find us on all the socials too. From next week our podcast will be exclusive to audio platfroms such as Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. However, we will be posting the podcasts to YouTube, but at a later...

Seany fro Ballymun beat his heroin addiction and now helps others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast the Lord Mayor talks to us about the history of the Lord Mayor and what the role entails. The Lord Mayor then opens up about how his family have been affected by heroin addiction and how his brother is recovering now and living a good quality of life. The Lord Mayor gives his view on addiction and drug policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.