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-Prostitution-Ireland/dp/152937183X

My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OTDP4WEnjNRPgE3nz9PbC?si=2837f2e7ecbb45b7&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/take-2-with-deb-shaw/i...

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 - The improvement in society & acceptance 47:30 - Where psychotherapy misses the mark 50:30 - Fear of getting it wrong 57:10 - The importance of having conversations 01:03:32 - The LGBT scene in 90's Ireland Alan's links: Website: www.dignamcounselling.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dignamcounselling/ My links: Instagram: https://www...

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 - Social health and sobriety

01:10:40 - Returning to Ireland

01:15:35 - The truth about taking risks

01:30:38 - Choosing...

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 Black and Irish 58:30 - Can racism be solved? 01:04:45 - How to talk about racism Leon's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leon_diop_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leondiop Podcast: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/series/33229-black-irish/

My links:

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 - Dublin Crust 01:18:40 - Sharing knowledge Baz's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bazblackpiercer/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6034253/ Dublin Crust Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjthOOrW5xk

My links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram...

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 testament to resilience, empathy, and the potential for societal change. 0:00 - Disclaimers 01:31 - Getting a Visa 04:57 - Misconceptions of Africa 14:16 - Enduring conversion therapy 20:09 - Pressure on activists 29:24 - The start of everything (TW) 38:01 - Being LGBT+...

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 debut stage play, "Waiting for the Offo", is scheduled to show at The New Theatre in Dublin from July 4th to 8th. McCann's unique perspective and thought-provoking work have positioned him as a voice to watch in both...

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

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

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/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OTDP4WEnjNRPgE3nz9PbC?si=2837f2e7ecbb45b7&nd=1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ta...

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
51:00 - Final words

My links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OTD...

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
01:01:34 - Managing self expectations

Róisín's Links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roro_tracey6/

My links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debsha...

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 compass
50:55 - Doing the hard work 
57:48 - Burnout and stress
01:04:09 - Pushing yourself 

Tom's links: 
Website: https://www.tomcoleman.ie/
Instagr...

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 countries and adaptation
40:10 - Politicians and freedom of speech
45:01 - Why 'Ireland is Full' is wrong
59:30 - Understanding context
01:06:33 - What sport brings to the world
01:16:15...

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 
49:28 - Recent popularity of Mt. Everest 
57:26 - The financial cost of climbing Mt. Everest 

Tom's links: 
Website: https://www.7summitsandme.com/the7summits
Instagram: https...

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 - Including Irish narratives in Irish films
01:07:31 - The story of St.Patrick
01:27:44 - The Hill of Tara
01:36:41 - Settling for crumbs
01:41:18 - Historical figure blunt rotation 

Bertie's links: 
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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 losing
44:58 - Valkyries fight night
51:23 - A debate on height and clinching
54:31 - Fighter nicknames

NIamh's links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niamh_conn_artist/
Tik...

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
01:07:38 - Putting in the work
01:12:54 - Dealing with success
01:19:05 - How to make it happen
01:22:45 - A thank you message

Robbie's links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r...

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 out as non-binary 
01:15:47 - Femininity
01:21:14 - Pronouns
01:36:22 - Enoch Burke 
01:41:00 - Full circle moments

Sinéad's links: 
Instagram: https://www.in...

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 impression of President Michael D.Higgins
19:13 - Why the free market doesn't work for housing
28:38 - Government policy and vulture funds
34:40 - Influential factors in social policy
40:06 - The right to ho...

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'
43:53 - The 'end' goal
45:40 - The impact of XXXTentacion
48:15 - Becoming the point of connection
51:22 - Having people to look up to
55:06 - XXXTentacion's death & legacy
01:03:02: The true...

Cianan Brangan is the owner and creative director of Ocean1Official. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

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 commentary 
56:00 - Individual vs Team sports
01:01:54 - The 'it' factor
01:03:10 - Getting your mind off of things
01:05:58 - Learning & improving
01:09:01 - My career announcement
01:10:55 - The female fighter

Sam Stewart (Sam's Collective) is the host and organiser of Queer Open Mic Night in Dublin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Jackson Lennon is a YouTuber, filmmaker, and actor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Jordan Lennon is an actor, writer, director, and filmmaker based in Dublin, Ireland. Jordan has conveyed roles and starred in movies and projects such as Mel Gibson's "Professor and the Madman" (2016), Gerry Johnston's "The Forest Never Sleeps" (2021), Award-nominated "Boxed In" (2021), Vikings Valhalla (2021), The Northside Shtory (2022) and many more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Niamh Tallon is the founder of Her Sport --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Seánie Smyth is a nutritionist and yoga instructor from Mind Yourself 365. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Kieran Considine is the co-host of the 'Everything from Nothing' podcast and co-founder of the creative organisation Cruthaigh in Thurles, Tipperary. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

James Power is Ireland's youngest professional boxer, an ultra-runner, and a personal trainer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Phili Halton is the founder of Goblin Skateboard Magazine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Daragh Fleming is an author, freelance writer, and award-winning mental health blogger. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Andrew McGovern is a precision medicine researcher in Sex Differences in Health, podcast host and TEDx speaker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Shiona McClafferty is a content creator from Scotland that is raising awareness about what it's like to be deaf and has recently gone viral on TikTok after asking people to "stop mocking deaf voices". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

MyWallSt is an award-winning app that provides a portfolio of 100+stock picks and analysis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Diarmuid Burke is an Irish guy living in London that creates content on TikTok about European and Irish politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Daniel Lukas, also known as 'The Only Funny German' is a comedian based in Cork. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Meri Hernandez, better known as 'Ireland's Favourite Gay' is a content creator based in Ireland. Her work mostly surrounds LGBTQ+ issues such as coming out advice, finding your own style and mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message

Thomas McCann is a member of the Irish Traveller community, a long-time activist, and a counsellor with a BSc in Psychotherapy and a Masters in Counselling Supervision. Thomas also established and currently manages the Traveller Counselling Service which was launched in 2008. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-2-with-deb-shaw/message