Talk About It

This week, I spoke with singer/songwriter Adam Loughran about his mental health journey, the song he wrote in honour of his friends, the beauty of lyrics and the meaning behind his music. A beautiful and honest conversation which brings to light that we are all human - we all suffer with mental health. Music By: The Coronas - New Album 'Time Stopped' - 'At Least We'll Always Have LA'  Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops - Hannah Kinsella LINKS MENTIONED:  Emma O'Sullivan Go Fund Me: Fundraiser by Emma Osullivan : Support Emma's recovery & help break the Stigma (gofundme.com) Emma O'Sullivan Irish Examiner Article: Cork woman battling eating disorder and OCD fears she will die if she cannot access inpatient care (irishexaminer.com) Unspoken Vote Link: https://headline.ie/shine-audience-choice-voting-entry-form/ Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkaboutitpod Amelhyne Linktree https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

This week, I spoke with singer/songwriter Adam Loughran about his mental health journey, the song he wrote in honour of his friends, the beauty of lyrics and the meaning behind his music. A beautiful and honest conversation which brings to light that we are all human - we all suffer with mental health.  Music By: @adamloughran_al 'Be Okay' & 'Blue Butterflies'   Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops - Hannah Kinsella  LINKS MENTIONED: Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkaboutitpod  Amelhyne Linktree https://linktr.ee/amelhyne  Adam YouTube Chanel: (412) Adam Loughran - YouTube  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

This week, I spoke with the wonderful human Trevor Leeper about his on TikTok to spread hopeful messages, the LGTBQ+ Community in modeling, and being present. I came away feeling lighter, with a glowing heart and I hope you do too! Music By: @kieranrhodesmusic 'Disengage' Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops - Hannah Kinsella LINKS MENTIONED: Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkaboutitpod Amelhyne Linktree https://linktr.ee/amelhyne Trevor Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/trev_empowers WithLoveTextline Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/withloveproject --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

This week I chatted with Dubliner Jordan about his musical journey, his name 'John Doe', his struggle with mental health, and his tips for musicians and others like him. An insightful and raw interview with a talented artist.   Music By: @gemmacoxhere 'Immune'  Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops - Hannah Kinsella  LINKS MENTIONED:  Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkaboutitpod  Amelhyne Linktree https://linktr.ee/amelhyne  Jordan Instagram: @johndoemusic  Ireland AM Interview (7.45 am Playback) https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/809/200217/0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

BONUS EPISODE!!  To celebrate my interview on Ireland AM on August 15th, I chatted with blogger, author, poet, and mental health advocate Daragh Fleming to discuss his journey with depression and anxiety, his award-winning blog, and working with the incredible A Lust For Life Team.  Music By: @keywestofficial 'Anything But Normal' Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops - Hannah Kinsella  LINKS MENTIONED:  Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkaboutitpod Amelhyne Linktree https://linktr.ee/amelhyne Ireland AM Interview (7.45 am Playback) https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/809/200217/0/ Daragh Instagram Page @daraghfleming Thoughts 2 Big Instagram Page @thoughts2big  Thoughts 2 Big Blog https://thoughtstoobig.ie/ Pre-order 'Poems That Were Written On A Train, But Weren't Written About Trains' https://www.bookdepository.com/Poems-That-Were-Written-On-Trains-But-Werent-Written-About-Trains-Daragh-Fleming/9781739797539 Daragh Linktree https://linktr.ee/daraghfleming --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

SEASON 3!! I'M BACK!!  This week I chatted with the business owner, motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and actress Kate Stone about her mental health journey, changing our perspectives, and her unique workshops.  Music By: @calvinhyness 'Summer Rain' Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops  LINKS MENTIONED: Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkaboutitpod Amelhyne Linktree https://linktr.ee/amelhyne Kate Linktree https://linktr.ee/iamkatestone Kate 30-Day Text Motivation Challenge https://www.heartspeak.school/motivation Kate 7 Week Empowerment Program https://www.heartspeak.school/ Kate Instagram @katefrancestone  Kate TikTok @katestoneheartspeak --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

SEASON 2 FINALE TW/DISCUSSION OF THE TOPIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT  I chat with the cast and crew from the award-winning short film 'The Least I Can Do' - Sean, Ella, Emilia, Seb, Alex, and Sam. They open up about the experience of filming this short, the message it portrays, why it's so powerful, and how anyone can make a difference.  This week's young musician is Moncrieff (@_moncrieff) with his original song 'Warm'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie Sean Tracey Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Wudwd3BR7BNLVxqOZPyjQ https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with filmmaker Aoife Rees and the cast about their short film 'Sad Excuse For A Teenage Girl' and Max Hendrickson about his short film animation 'The Oubliette'.  We talk about their awards, how their love for filming started, tips for other young people and much more.  This week's young musician is Uisce Jones (@uisce_jones_) with their new original song 'Waste Away'.  Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie Aoife Rees Short Film: 'Sad Excuse For A Teenage Girl' https://youtu.be/aNpGRE6ZtJo Max Hendrickson Short Film: 'The Oubliette' https://youtu.be/x-1hPw3Caas https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

In this week's episode, I sat down with Ava Bounds, writer, and director of her multi-award-winning short film 'Beth'. We discuss the history behind the film, the film locations, and her international success.  I also sit down with two of the filmmakers behind the Best School Short Film 'Heart Of Land'. They tell me how they fell into filmmaker, how they can't wait to do more, and how others can do the same.  This week's young musician is Taylor D (@taylor_d_music_) with her new original song 'Pretentious Minds'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie Ava Short Film: 'Beth' https://youtu.be/za0a-NdelZA https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

In this week's episode, I sat down with Rachel and Conor from the award-winning documentary 'The Joys Of Justin' to talk about their journey to Fresh, the people behind the film, why they are so passionate about it, and how we can support the guide dogs or Ireland.  This week's young musician is Ciara Dalton (@ciaradalton) with her original song 'My Perfect Man'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

In this week's episode, I chat with four people behind three of the Regional Audience Choice Award Winners at this year's Fresh Film Festival. From dramas to rom-coms, we at Fresh and Talk About It Podcast have you covered! Sit back and enjoy the stories behind these truly unique short films by Greta, Sienna, and Nicky & Peter.  This week's young musician is Anna Leah Sheridan (@annaleahsheridan) with her original song 'City Girls'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie https://linktr.ee/amelhyne Greta Thorton Short Film - Sonder: https://youtu.be/6k8kT8gQkW0 Greta Thornton Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/BWXoihTU7iw Sienna Graham Short Film - Track No.7: https://youtu.be/X_dhIRQT5hI Nicky & Peter Short Film - Swansong: https://youtu.be/BFHrnPRqD6I --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

I'M HONOURED to introduce Mary-Claire, Gemma Bradley and Stephen Byrne to my podcast as we discuss their experiences presenting the Fresh Film Festival. I ask Mary-Claire about her TikTok and RTE journey and how it's led her here. Gemma and I talk about being a musician today, and what you can do to put yourself out there, and Stephen opens up about his coming out experience and how is media career began. What inspirational and kind hearted people!  This week's young musician is Katie Phelan (@katie_phelan_) with her original song 'Duvet Day'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to me about how drawing impacts her life, how she started, and why she decided upon whiteboard animation. This week's young musician is Stacey Dineen (@staceydineenmusic) with her original song 'Over It'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ The Science Of Colour Vision: https://youtu.be/Iy3phYXOvMY Constructing an Albatros: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u5mv8uu4mo9eotv/AAD_-gNeTq3pxRzhwRiqIpdNa/Video%2007-02-2022%2C%2000%2042%2023.mov?dl=0  https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to me about how drawing impacts her life, how she started, and why she decided upon whiteboard animation.  This week's young musician is Calum Agnew (@calumagnew_music) with his original song 'Craz'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ How I Wonder Short Film: https://youtu.be/sryZ_gSgZoc https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

In this episode, I chat with the Audience Choice Award and Best Ensemble Cast Winners Donagh & Louis about their film 'Teenage Type Beat'. We chat about how the film came to be, the casting, and how their love for film began at a young age.  I also talk to Dylan, the animator, and director behind the film 'Faces', which won the Best Visual Innovation Award at this year's festival. He talks about how animation is still very new to him, the faces behind the film, and the atmosphere of the Fresh Film Festival this year.  This week's young musician is Fia Moon (@fiamoon_music) with her original song 'By Now'.  Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/  How I Wonder Short Film - Nellie Warren: https://youtu.be/sryZ_gSgZoc Faces Short Film - Dylan Michael: https://youtu.be/1a2XtkXZZBY  https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

Live from this year's Fresh Film Festival in Limerick, I chat with nominees. past winners, supporters, actors, directors, animators, and editors about their filmmaking experience, the buzz Fresh has, their passion for film, and much more.  You can hear the excitement and conversation from behind us, which only adds to the atmosphere and tension that came with the amazing experience. A huge thank you to everyone I spoke to at Fresh, you truly are the most creative and passionate people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.  This week's young musician is Taylor D (@taylor_d_music_) with her brand new original song 'Pretentious Minds'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcoming guests, daily quotes, mental health tips, and much more. For more: https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

For a very special episode celebrating the 1 year anniversary of this podcast, I chat with musician Kevin Walsh about his new single 'Embrace The World' in aid of the Irish Autism Association 'As I Am'. We chat about his autism diagnosis, accepting ourselves, the power of music, and so much more.  As always, I am forever thankful for all the support you show me and this podcast.  As I Am Website: https://asiam.ie/ Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcoming guests, daily quotes, mental health tips, and much more.  For more: https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

I was honored to be able to sit down and interview the BFI Future Film Academy Project Manager (and Fresh board member) Alison McCloskey and 2021 Young Filmmaker of the Year Ella Nethercott. We chat about all things Fresh Film Festival, how to find inspiration for your next film, enjoying the process, and much more.  This week's young musician is Colm Gavin (@colmgavin) with his original song 'On Firebird Avenue'. Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ BFI Future Film Academy: https://www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-film-academy-opportunities-young-creatives Ella Nethercott Short Film 'Learning To Dance Like A Bird': https://youtu.be/8NiUmJ0Vi2w --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

'Talk About It Podcast' joins with the 'Fresh International Film Festival' to bring you an exclusive new season of episodes from their 2022 festival. From Donegal to Cork, I'll be chatting with people across the country, and indeed the globe, to bring you the inside scoop of all things Fresh. From the directors to actors, to editors, costume designers, and everyone in between, grab your popcorn and get ready for a brand new season, filled with new voices, inspiring conversations, and out-of-this-world short films.  In episode one, I sat down to have a chat with the wonderful founder and creative director of the film festival; Jayne Foley. We talk about her interest and love of film and cinema from a young age, how she was inspired to begin this festival, the future of Fresh, following your passion, and much more.  This week's young musician is Arlene (@arlene_music) with her original song 'Send Me Any Sign'.  Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ Fresh Short Films on RTE Player: https://www.rte.ie/player/ Max & Kevin Short Film - FOMO: https://youtu.be/84yaGTX6amI  Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcoming guests, daily quotes, mental health tips, and much more. For more: https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message

On this, the season finale of Season 1, (and my first live, in-person interview!) I chat with Jessica, Clodagh and Emma from Social Reflection YSI. Young Social Influencers are empowering young people across the country to start a conversation and make a change, which is exactly what these girls are doing! I also chat with leaving Cert student Muireann and 5th-year student Emilia about their perspective around body image.  Thank you to everyone who made Season 1 the incredible season it was...Season 2 is fast approaching, so get ready for an exciting adventure!  This week young musicians are:  Alison McGrath - This Is Me Anna Knaf - Treat People With Kindness Hope Gilesspie - Born This Way  Aisling Mullarkey - Perfect To Me Instagram page: @social_reflection.ysi Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcoming guests, daily quotes, mental health tips, and much more. For more (including the body image article): https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amelhyne/message