Made In Chaos with Ryan Curtis

Cheryl Lyons went from doing makeup clients in her mam’s sitting room to running multiple businesses, without a roadmap, a safety net, or a job for life.In this episode of Made in Chaos, Cheryl shares what it really takes to go all-in on yourself, the fear that comes with growth, and why chasing passion over security changed her life forever.We dive into:Leaving “safe” jobs behindTaking financial risks with no guaranteesImposter syndrome & the terror barrierRedefining success, money & fulfillmentBalancing ambition, motherhood & purposeA powerful conversation for anyone who feels stuck, afraid to take the leap, or craving more from life.

In this episode of Made In Chaos, Ryan Curtis speaks with Gavin Meenan about the life-altering event that shaped who he is today.Gavin opens up about surviving a tragic accident, living with guilt, navigating therapy, and the ongoing process of self-forgiveness. This conversation explores trauma, men’s mental health, accountability, and what it really means to heal when the past doesn’t disappear.An honest, heavy, and necessary conversation.

UFC fighter Shauna Bannon joins the Made In Chaos podcast for a deeply honest conversation about the unseen side of elite sport.From quitting a high-paying finance career to chasing the UFC dream, Shauna breaks down the sacrifices, mental battles, injuries, and emotional lows that came with it, including the aftermath of her debut loss and how close she came to walking away.A powerful episode on resilience, perspective, and what it really means to go all in.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan sits down with Chris O’Reilly, founder of The Liberty Soup Run. Chris shares his journey from addiction to recovery and how helping homeless people across Dublin became his life’s mission.They discuss homelessness in Ireland, addiction, stigma, burnout, mental health, recovery, and the power of human connection. Chris speaks honestly about the failures of the system, the importance of compassion, and why nobody chooses to live on the streets.A raw, emotional conversation about purpose, community, and never giving up on people.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan Curtis sits down with professional boxer Gary Cully to talk discipline, self-belief, sacrifice, and embracing uncertainty.Gary reflects on growing up feeling overlooked, choosing training over distractions, and learning to be comfortable alone. He explains how losses shaped his mindset, why visualisation and faith matter, and how chaos is an unavoidable part of both sport and life.This episode explores consistency, delayed gratification, and separating identity from outcomes — offering grounded lessons for anyone chasing long-term growth.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan Curtis sits down with bestselling author and academic Katriona O’Sullivan for a powerful conversation about poverty, education, inequality, and survival.Katriona challenges the idea that success is simply about hard work, explaining why “choice is a myth” for people growing up in poverty. Drawing on lived experience, neuroscience, and education research, she explores how undernourishment, trauma, and broken systems shape behaviour, decision-making, addiction, and long-term outcomes.This episode unpacks why personal responsibility is often overestimated, systemic failure is underestimated, and why success stories can sometimes be used to unfairly judge those still struggling. It’s an honest discussion about opportunity, support, gratitude, and what real social change actually requires.

Professional MMA fighter Kiefer Crosbie joins Ryan Curtis on Made In Chaos for an honest conversation about belief, ego, setbacks, and the reality of chasing greatness.From inner-city Dublin to the UFC, Kiefer reflects on nearly two decades of dedication, the pressure of being judged by moments inside a cage, and why fighting is only a small part of who he is. This episode explores resilience, discipline, identity, loss, and the mindset required to pursue something extraordinary, even when the outcome isn’t what you imagined.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan Curtis speaks with ultra-marathon runner and content creator Chris Connolly about addiction, psychosis, sobriety, discipline, and purpose. Chris opens up about chasing validation, losing everything, entering psychosis, and why rebuilding his life required honesty, suffering, and self-accountability. Together they explore mental health, intrusive thoughts, vulnerability in men, fatherhood, and why purpose matters more than happiness.

Made In Chaos is a podcast about resilience, mental toughness, and rebuilding your life after everything collapses. Hosted by former MMA fighter Ryan Curtis, who survived a catastrophic training accident that left him paralysed from the neck down, this show explores what it really takes to recover - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each episode digs into adversity, discipline, identity, trauma, growth, recovery, and personal development, sharing lessons that help you create lasting change and a stronger future.

Comedian Willa White joins Ryan Curtis for a raw conversation about addiction, violence, trauma and rebuilding your life from nothing. Willa opens up about growing up in Ballymun, years of heroin use, prison, suicide thoughts, and the moment of clarity that changed everything. Together they explore recovery, friendship, self-worth, social media pressures and how the worst chaos in life can create the strongest people. A powerful story of resilience, faith, and second chances.

In this first episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan Curtis shares how a training accident left him paralysed from the neck down and the mindset that helped him rebuild his life. He reflects on growing up in Dublin 1, losing family to addiction, and the community that carried him through dark times. Ryan explains why the toughest moments in life forge the strongest people and his mission to create a space for real talk, resilience, and open conversations about mental health, adversity, and growth.