Soul Brew

Billy Joel sings:You got your passion, you got your prideBut don't you know that only fools are satisfied?Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true (Oooh)When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?Aidan shows his vulnerable side in this episode discussing many things in his life from testicular cancer to what his second move to Vienna. He also discusses his renewed love for coaching people and how in Vienna he has found a partner and new project that has allowed him to thrive while living there.If you would like to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"No man ever steps into the same river twice, for it's not the same river, and he's not the same man." - HeraclitusAlmost three years ago, we started the Soul Brew Podcast. It was shortly after a period when the entire world came to a standstill due to COVID-19.A time that forced us to reevaluate many things, including our life choices. Around that time we began to openly explore where we were in life. Stephen, who had just completed his travels, was a very different man back then. In this podcast, we talk about life's changes, how it's okay to change opinions, and, to some degree, how it's necessary for growth. If we cling to the same narrative, we refuse to evolve, grow, and develop. This episode recaps Stephen's growth, development, and choices in life to date. It's a great conversation to have with friends and family to reflect on how much you've grown and developed over the past years. What has happened in your life since COVID-19?If you would like to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy St Patricks day from all at Soul Brew. Today we celebrate differently with our guest Seán Clancy who has many titles including Accredited Seanachaí (traditional Gaelic storyteller/ historian), Irish Pagan, Druid, ITGA Tour Guide, The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD) member, Organic Farmer, Hill of Uisneach Guide, Photographer for fun, Chartered Engineer with Westmeath Councuil and most importantly a Dad & husband.We speak about the legend that is St Patrick, Celtic mythology, ancient festivals and so much more. Using his Seanachaí skills Seán had us entrance by some of the amazing stories of our amazing country. Get lost along with us in this episode and enjoy. If you would like to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavin Meenan is a personal trainer, whose work has impacted 20,000+ people. He is also an author, with a large social media following who works almost exclusively with men. His methods and approach to fitness and health differ in many ways from us here at Soul Brew. We discuss at length these differences, we discuss Gavins life story and so much more. If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soul Brew is about Aidan and Stephen constantly and consistently trying to figure things out and inviting others on the journey. They read an email circulated by Chris Williamson about how there are two types of people; those who don’t know how to improve their lives, and those who don’t know when to stop. They discuss in-depth and take many tangents discussing the current conflict in Gaza, Social Media and much more.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee Tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first live episode was recorded in the new Creeslough Community Hub and we hosted an amazing guest in front of a live audience. Lucy O Hagan from Wild Awake chatted to us about becoming one with nature, meditation, foraging, rights of passage, the wilderness and so much more. Lucy has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the outdoors and we hope you learn something from what we spoke about during this recording.Live music is from the brilliant Ciarzo. Check him out on Spotify.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aidan and Stephen are together recording for the first time in a while. Using Spotify Wrapped as an influence they discuss their top 5 moments of 2023 and have some suggested conversation starters when visiting family and friends this festive season.12 questions to ask to get the craic going and to have good conversations this Christmas - 1. Which of your current values would be different if you were raised by different parents? 2. What annoys you about other people that you sometimes do yourself? 3. What was the last lie you told and would you tell it again? 4. What did you buy recently that you now regret? 5. What was true a generation ago that no longer is, and who is clinging to that old truth? 6. Is cereal soup? 7. What would you choose as the title of your memoir? 8. If your family had a theme song what would it be? 9. What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you this year? 10. What’s one thing that came good for you this year? 11. In what ways have you yet to accept the fact of who you are, and you are not the person you ought to be 12. What’s the craziest thing you’ve done this year?Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The village people sang macho man and they had great moustaches. Here we speak to Aisling Quigley who is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Movember Ireland. We spoke about her role, what Movember is and Aidan speaks about his personal experience of having testicular cancer twice in his twenties. Support us for Movember and donate on the link or speak to someone today about Men's health. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sharon Lambert is a lecturer in the School of Applied Psychology in UCC. Sharon’s research interests revolve primarily around inclusion psychology/inclusion health in the areas of mental health, substance dependence, homelessness and trauma and consequent impacts on service design and delivery and is regularly published in peer-reviewed journals and delivers seminars. We discussed how podcasting has made mental health and wellbeing information more accessible and understandable for listeners and a new study has proved that they can in fact improve mental health literacy. The paper, published by Dr Lambert and Naoise Ó Caoilte from UCC, shows that access to information through podcasts has decreased stigma and increased help-seeking amongst listeners. We also talk about topics including stress, mental health, mens mental health, trauma and looking at change on the individual and societal level.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee tumblrs.Join us for Movember and Grow a Mo!Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen reveals his very serious morning routine which results in the lads talking about the importance of what we eat, how much we sleep and how we relax. Originally this episode was to be called "Eat Sleep Lift Repeat" and focus on how important each are for health and the discussion ended up focusing on relaxation for health because its an area Aidan and Stephen feel like they need to work on.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee tumblrs.Join us for Movember and Grow a Mo!Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTik Tok: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com✌️&❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 7th of October 2022 will be a day that nobody from Creeslough and the greater area will ever forget when the lives of Leona Harper, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe, James O'Flaherty, Martina Martin, Hugh Kelly, Catherine O'Donnell, James Monaghan, Martin McGill, and Jessica Gallagher ended too soon. As we approach the year anniversary we have Lisa Gallagher, sister of Jessica Gallagher joins us for a chat - Lisa thank you for sharing your story.Thank you Matt McGranaghan to read more about Olldáimh click on the link.If you want to speak to someone for support or advice:Your Local GP or NowDocHSE Support Line - Call 087 140 5138HSE Bereavement Service - Call 074 91 67250Samaritans - Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.iePieta House - Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444Childline Helpline - Call 1800 666 666Barnardo's Bereavement Counselling for Children - Call 014732110Jigsaw for 12-25 year olds - Live Chat or call 074 972 6920 or email donegal@jigsaw.ieInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com✌️ &❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boys are Back in Town and now we are FULL-TIME(ish). We're doing away with the 'seasons' format and will release an episode at least every three weeks.In this episode, the lads discuss what they have been up to since the last episode. By reflecting on previous episodes and topics they discuss lessons learned, Aidan finally turns 30, on "becoming adults", our new podcast "Studio" and more.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com✌️ &❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man's Search for Meaning is one of those books constantly suggested as a "must-read". Aidan and Stephen have reread the book lately and discussed some of their key findings and thoughts from it. In Man's Search for Meaning, Victor E. Frankl describes his lessons learned as a holocaust survivor, and how his experiences shaped his understanding of meaning. The will to meaning, his iconic Logotherapy, and the true meaning of life are all masterfully explained by Frankl.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee or check out our social media channels to purchase our new Coffee tumblrs.Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com✌️ &❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have spoken to many guests on this show about a variety of topics and one that is frequently discussed is personal values. Aidan and Stephen decided to sit down (separately) to figure out what their values are and then together they discuss their process of finding them. They also discuss what a personal value is and what it means to them. We forgot to mention that we will speak about the book Mans Search for Meaning in next week's episode. If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a CoffeeInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com✌️ &❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the lads are joined by Gary McGowan aka Skinny Gaz. He speaks about being clinically diagnosed with depression yet somehow can still highly function studying as a doctor and managing a business he co-founded called Triage Method. We speak about his experience with all of this and how he is managing his depression, workload, and trying to find balance in life.We mention the book Mans Search for Meaning as it pertains to the content of this episode. Check it out as we will be speaking about it in a few weeks.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a CoffeeInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Named after an absolute belter of a throwback song The Way I Are is about a recent personality test that Aidan and Stephen took part in to figure out who they are. Stephen did his test on truity.com while Aidan did his on understandmyself.com. The lads discuss their results and what meaning they derive from their sometimes contrasting scores. Check them out to see how you score for Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism in this scientific personality assessment.If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a CoffeeInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastTwitter: @soulrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is the second episode with Louize Carroll who is a Consultant Psychologist, owner of PRISM therapy online and bassist in The Blizzards. Aidan and Stephen chat with Louize about their values in life, toxic and meaningful relationships and much more.Still time to donate for Coldtober If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a CoffeeInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although Louize Carroll is not technically a doctor we trust everything the consultant psychologist says in this episode. Louize owns co-found PRISM Therapy providing the highest standard in online therapy, matching people with a suitable therapist in a way that works for them. As well as this Louize is a writer and a bassist for The Blizzards, hence the name of the episode.Louize talks to Aidan and Stephen about the complexity of being a person, our desire to be seen, false empowerment of people, narcissism, one's mind vs body, values and more. Louize insists if we put time into thinking about what we truly value in life we will see improvements and she puts Aidan on the spot with a formidable question about his daily habits. Finally the lads discuss Coldtober again and their role as ambassadors. Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aidan and Stephen are still trying to comprehend the tragedy in their hometown of Creeslough on October 7th. In this episode, they are joined by Dr. Michelle Murphy who is here to help the lads and anyone else who may have been affected by that day in Creeslough, to deal with any sadness, grief, trauma, or emotions experienced.WARNING this episode may contain triggers of emotion, trauma, and grief.Michelle is a Dr. of psychotherapy, specialising in neurological rehab which helps support people who have gone through traumatic events. Michelle is also a senior lecturer at the IICP, on the board of directors for Helplink, and has her own private practice.This episode was recorded on the 21st of October. If any of the content of this episode affects you please call your GP or see the available resources below:The Samaritans - 116 123 - www.samaritans.ieAware - 1800 80 48 48 - www.aware.iePieta House - 1800 247 247 - www.pieta.ieHSE Support LineISPCC Support LinePlease see the link here to: DONATE to Help Creeslough Cover from the wee brother of The Homes of DonegalInstagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In todays episode Aidan and Stephen have a quick catch up since the last season, discuss their role as ambassadors for Coldtober and ask each other a difficult question...How is your soul? Join our team for Coldtober If you want to support the podcast please Buy us a Coffee Instagram: @soulbrewpodcastFacebook: @soulbrewpodcastEmail: soulbrewpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @soulrewpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.