Let Your Guard Down with Peter Corcoran

This week's episode is a little different, as Peter goes solo, discussing his own experience with cancer, the mental and emotional challenges that followed, coming out the other side and channeling the experience in to something positive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Peter is joined by Keith Russell, ultra runner and record holder. Keith shares his story, and how with his daughter Alanna, who had spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, they created a special bond through running. Following Alanna's sudden passing in 2017, Keith bravely opens up around the grief that overcame him, and how he channeled this experience in to becoming the inspirational athlete he is today, whilst helping others in need along the way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Peter today are Anne Marie Fay & Michelle Matthews, both oncology nurses who run the very successful Answers for Cancers Podcast also.Both Anne Marie and Michelle provide an incredibly raw insight in to the life of a nurse working in Ireland, the challenges they face, the inspiration behind setting up the podcast, and how the sense of fulfilment they get from their work drives them on every day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Peter is joined by Shane Supple, ex professional footballer and Dublin GAA player, who gives a very interesting insight in to the world of professional sport and the challenges that come with it, starting over again in life, and the importance of walking away from something when it is no longer serving your best interests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Peter is joined by Ted Furman - All Ireland under 21 winner with Dublin and valued member of Ballymun Kickhams GAA club. Ted bravely and openly shares his story and struggles with depression, racist abuse, and how he has turned his life around after a failed suicide attempt in early 2020, using these experiences to provide support and help to others who are struggling with their mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Hanvey joins Peter today, who bravely opens up and discusses the personal challenges he has faced over the last decade, and how he has worked through the difficult times, keeping the mind in a good place, and why choosing what's best for you is always the right call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Peter is joined by online sketch comedian Ryan Carrick. With many laughs along the way, Ryan provides valuable insight in to the world of social media both positive and negative, dealing with online abuse, and overcoming self doubt when it comes to following your passions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Peter today is Stacey Braddish, a cancer survivor who talks us through her experience with dealing such a frightening diagnosis at a young age, the emotional roller coaster that followed, and how she has channeled this experience in to raising awareness and support across social media for all young people who have experienced a similar diagnosis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.