Tis Yourself

So I've had actors, singers, reality stars, but someone else who has to deal with life in the public eye are politicians. In this chat I talk to Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris about what it was like as Minister for Health, when colleges are reopening, what we can do about Direct Provision and when the heck can I go to a gig again!! I don't think Zara King or Claire Byrne ne...

Well I had one of the Geordie lads on, so it's only right to get one of the lasses! Sophie chats about being broke when people think you are rich, what it was like to be in a relationship on the show and why manifestation works.  Annnnd she talks about being a boss bitch, before giving me a challenge! So have a listen and share with Geordie loving pals! #geordieshore Support this show http://...

Flashback to days off school when you'd watch morning TV and there he was, Mr Motivator himself! Urging everyone to get up and have fun and workout. Well he is still doing it all at 69 and is more popular than ever with his online following. Here he talks about why you don't need to do burpees to be fit (Yay!!) and why this pandemic is just one he has faced in his life. He also talks racism, menta...

Yep, I managed to grab a few minutes of one of the busiest men in GAA's time, just days after that win over Galway! We chatted about the win, playing Croker with a crowd again, facing the Dubs (potentially) and NOT being an influencer haha! Big thanks to Pair Mobile and Rob who set up the chat! #gaa #mayogaa Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Imagine training for an Olympics for years.. and then Covid hits. Gina had been prepared for 2020 in Tokyo but not what came last year. And it meant losing her spot in this year's Games. How did she deal with that and did she give up? She tells me all here, as we also discuss being a woman in athletics, periods, "skimpy" clothes and SO much more. Listen and share, this is one for all women. #Olymp...

Lads we have a wee situationnnnn! It was great to catch up with singer and former Glee star Damian about his experience on the show and how the cast treated him, going on tour at 14 years of age and writing love songs for his wife. I hope you'll enjoy, if you do, please follow/subscribe on Instagram and Spotify, leave 5 stars on Apple.. thank you my lovees X Support this show http://supporter.acas...

No Promises... but this was one of my fave chats so far! I caught up with Shayne to talk about how old I feel when I hear when he was in X Factor, Corrie, the pandemic of course and life at home with Sophie and Willow.  He is such a lovely guy and I think this is a chat for fans and for those who may not know too much about him! Follow me on insta @TisYourself and leave me a review on iTunes...

I'm back and with a massive guest to boot!! Series 2 is here and I have RJ Mitte- aka Walt Jnr from Breaking Bad, possibly the biggest show on the planet. We talk about the word disability, his new film Triumph and how he never set out to be an actor! If you like what you hear, scroll back to other episodes, like the podcast and review on Apple! Also follow us on Instagram- @TisYourself Support th...

Sliders, Jerry Maguire, Kangaroo Jack, Scream 2 and The F**K it List... the list is endless! My last guest of series 1 is JERRY O'CONNELL!!! All the way from California to Dublin, we chatted about his new film, Endangered Species, bringing his family to Kenya, working with Mariah and his connections to Cork! Make sure to catch up with some of my other episodes and S2 will be with you soon! Support...

WHY AYE!!! Yes in this episode I caught up with James Tindale to talk Geordie Shore, getting mortal and all the craic since! He tells me about the reunion and who won't be coming back, and what he did after he left the show! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I caught up with lecturer Brian Pennie to discuss his incredible life. Now a lecturer in neuroscience, he has come a long way since his younger years, when he battled an addiction to drugs. He discusses how he got there, and how he got out of it. A must-listen Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love Island fans, this is for you! But also, even if you never watched it once, I challenge you not to fall in love with this lady. She has devoted her time since leaving the villa to mental health awareness, and speaks so openly and passionately about it.  This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and Montana is an advocate and role model. ***A trigger warning: This episode contains a conver...

So far this series I have been chatting to celebrities about their stories, but this week I am talking to the man who helps celebrities! Max is the founder of the Matchstick Group, whose job it is to look after celebrities. He founded the company after one of the worst year's of his life, and it is now the light for him after all the darkness. And for him, he wanted to make sure his company has a...

I caught up with Linda and Anne Nolan about their rollercoaster lives, why they are always honest with the public- even with the bad news, and why having cancer taught them how to prioritise their lives! Their book, Stronger Together, is out now! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tis a short episode for ya!  I caught up with hockey star Chloe to talk the World Cup in 2018, family ties and the Olympics! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maybe you know him from Game of Thrones? Or is it the Fall? Or what about Paths to Freedom! Michael is a star in Ireland and across the world and I was honoured to catch up with him for this mini-episode! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes the fabulously stylish, multi-talented Conor O'Donohoe joins me this week! We catch up in quarantine about songwriting, overthinking, working for other people and how the music industry will cope post-pandemic! If you like this episode, do subscribe, scroll back for others and let me know on Insta! @TisYourself Mwahhhh Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast...

In a week where a light has been shone on the music industry, one man knows more about it than most. Matt was the winner of X Factor in 2010, but found himself dropped by the label in favour of One Direction- despite his album going platinum. Now back making music, he shares his story with me. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

In Dublin's Fair City... If you have ever caught an episode of the soap, you'll know my next guest! He has played Damien Halpin for over 20 years and is a famous face in Irish households. But off screen, he has been struggling and while he is on the mend now, it took some time to get to where he is.  A very honest and open chat Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hoste...

Look at those Irish Eyes!! Yes she is Too Hot to Handle and all those cheesy lines. I caught up with Cork gal Nicole to talk THTH, singing, becoming respected, hangovers and why she is bringing me to the Grammy's next year hunnn Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoom and dodgy internet may have tried to stop myself and Tom from catching up and talking all things Evering Road, Offaly and an awful long pandemic- but we still had the craic! #TomGrennan Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have ANY interest in golf, you'll know this Louth man. But even if you don't, Brendan's story is nothing short of amazing.  From playing pitch and putt to being signed up by Niall Horan and Modest Management, he is an amazing role model and an advocate for positivity and being kind. A hero. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Eeeks episode 1 is here!!!  And what a guest to kick it all off with! Who hasn't bopped to a B*Witched song on a night out? Who doesn't say 'I fight like me da as well' in a Dublin accent? Edele was a dream guest- hilarious, honest and willing to share. Hope you all enjoy the chat and if not, well- C'est La Vie! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See...

Top of the morning to ya! Tis my new podcast, and sure, the trailer says it all, to be fair! I hope you will have a listen, share the love and enjoy the chats I have here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.