Let’s LISTEN! with Ciarán McBreen

Episode 6 gives our listeners an opportunity to see that when you have hit rock bottom, the only way is up! Sir Marco Robinson shares with us his challenging background story where he finds himself homeless, jobless and scavenging for any opportunity that comes his way. Through determination, grit and commitment to himself, Sir Marco tells us how he transformed his life and uses his skills to supp...

In this episode, Lousin Mehrabi discusses a topic that no parent ever wants to face. She shares with us the heartbreaking news that her son Alex has a fatal disease; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With a diagnosis that only gets worse and has no cure, Lousin explains how she negotiates her way into coping with this and identifies what strategies she puts in place to provide the best life she can for...

For episode four of season two, we do it differently. Ciarán shares his interview with one of Dubai’s most highly respected talk show hosts, Helen Farmer. Here, Ciarán and Helen talk about body image and the negative effect it can have on people. They delve into body image stories from Ciarán's newly released book LISTEN! and share their own views and feelings associated with the topic. Please dow...

Chris Haill - No other way out CONTENT WARNING - THIS PODCAST DISCUSSED SUICIDE In this episode, Chris Haill talks about the challenges he has experienced from a young teenager to adult life with regard to his mental health and inevitably his mental illness. In his story, Chris takes us to a very dark place where he sees no way out due to an array of reasons. Today, Chris is using his past pains t...

For season two of episode two we welcomed Jasmine Navarro to discuss the challenges she has experienced with guilt after death. Jasmine's story evolves as she expresses the emotions she faced when dealing with the grief of her stepfather, and the guilt associated with this. With some great tips and strategies of how she overcame such challenges, Jasmine's story is one that unfortunately we all may...

Episode one of season two is a compelling story, where Kendria Johnson shares with us her harrowing journey from a pregnant 14-year-old girl to a strong, passionate and successful woman. This episode not only highlights how lonely life can be when facing challenges without the support of those closest to us, but it also demonstrates what can be achieved once anger can be re-directed and reframed t...

This is the final episode for season one of Let’s LISTEN! where producer Andrew interviews the ‘usual’ host Ciarán. Ciarán discusses the purpose of the podcast and what he and Andrew are aiming to achieve with it. In addition, Ciarán discusses his own journey, his new book LISTEN! and highlights some of the challenges teenagers today experience.  You can find out more about Ciarán and the student...

Jane Brown reflects on the struggles she has experienced with an abusive partner and how this affected her confidence and presence in the relationship. With a wealth of love and care demonstrated by Jane for her children, and eventually herself, there is lots of learning to take from Jane's powerful story, where she transforms her life and takes control of it. Find Jane on @​​reconnectthrivelifeco...

Episode 6 highlights the power alcohol and a negative lifestyle can have on mental health. Michael tells us how he overcame his demons by taking action and going into rehab to make him the person he is today. He shows us that through different variations of self-help, many obstacles can be broken down. With some powerful motivational phrases, this episode will leave you wanting to look at fear in...

Episode 5 brings many emotions to the surface as Dean Arrowsmith talks about his challenges with self-worth, suicidal thoughts and the tragic termination of his unborn child Charli Mae. Dean demonstrates that even in the worst of times, the goodness of helping others provides a pathway for self revival. With a fitting visit from baby Fiadh, this episode presents a glowing light at the end of the t...

In this episode, we talk to Karen Turner from iOptimizeme.com. Karen is the mother of a student with Asperger's syndrome, who has had her challenges with the education system. Karen provides us with some 'stark' examples of the pains associated with having Asperger's syndrome and attempting to fit into the ‘expected’ school system. As always, there are some great tips for anyone who has experience...

In our third episode, we speak to Jonathan Harkin. Throughout the interview, we delve into Jonathan’s troubling past, with regards to his inner demons, alcohol abuse and body image insecurities. Jonathan doesn’t hold back as he takes us to a very dark place in his life. This interview is full of tips for self-improvement, so for those needing an injection of self-worth, don’t miss out!  You can fi...

In our second episode, we LISTEN to Dan Smith. Dan talks about his transformation from being the breadwinner of the house to a stay at home dad. The interview evolves as Dan expresses how he reconstructs his mindset to one that is more favourable, through running!  With a hidden gem in this interview for boxing fans, this interview is not to be missed, as it demonstrates that even those at the top...

For our first episode, we listen to Dean Munro. Dean tragically lost his son Monte after just 10 weeks.  Dean talks about the grieving process, the impact on his mental health and how important it is for men to talk To find out more about how Dean is honouring Monte’s legacy, or purchase one of the short stories Dean has written about him, visit https://www.montesstories.com You can support the po...