In this powerful episode of Below the Surface, we sit down with endurance athlete, business mentor, and mindset master Stevey J.

In 2015, he became the first person in Ireland to complete an epic journey of 100 marathons in 100 consecutive days.

He has also completed another epic adventure by running the entire country of Ireland and setting a new world record in the process of 60 ultra marathons in 60 days.

Stevey shares a raw, no-holds-barred account of what it really takes to break through pain, fear, and limitation.

He opens up about the spiritual turning point that changed his life at 22, the physical and emotional toll of extreme endurance, and how he helps others transform their lives through mindset, structure, faith, and service.

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You might think you know Paul Mort — the high-energy speaker, no-BS business coach, and straight-talking voice in the world of personal growth. But in this Q+A we take a slightly different route.

We asked the deep questions and Paul delivered.

The answers go beyond the typical business chat and into the stuff that actually matters — fear, failure, self-trust, sobriety, emotional healing, and what it really means to build a values-driven life.

Paul opens up in a way that’s unfiltered, funny, and unexpectedly emotional — sharing stories that rarely make it into interviews and reflecting on the inner battles that shaped his journey.

This is not your standard Paul Mort conversation. And that’s exactly why you need to hear it.

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This week on Below the Surface, we sit down with James Carty — a Garda sergeant, dad of three, and the current chairperson of Down Syndrome Mayo.

James opens up about the emotional reality of serving in the guards, from delivering life-altering news to witnessing trauma first-hand — and the toll it takes on mental health. But this isn’t just a story about the job. It’s about love, family, and fierce resilience.

He shares the powerful journey of his daughter Iris, who was born with Down syndrome — and how she’s defied every expectation.

We talk about medical bias, redefining “normal,” and why they refused to accept limits on what she could achieve.We also dive into James’ personal mission to raise funds through extreme endurance events, including five back-to-back HYROX challenges.

He shares how fitness became his outlet, and how his wife and kids continue to be his greatest team.

Whether you’re a parent, a public servant, or someone who needs a dose of grounded inspiration — this episode will stay with you.

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In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Below the Surface, we sit down with Shauna Diamond to explore her journey through:

Growing up in Ireland in a single-parent household during a time when divorce was taboo.

How her childhood shaped her resilience and drive.Struggles with anxious attachment, abandonment issues, and self-worth in early relationships.

The profound impact of losing her mother during the Covid-19 pandemic.

How grief manifested physically — and the transformative effect of alternative therapies like bio-energy healing.

Her career in mental health and suicide prevention through Ireland’s Family Resource Centres.

A deep dive into social prescribing and why it’s a game changer for community wellbeing.

Competing in (and winning!) a bodybuilding competition — and the mental, physical, and emotional toll it took.

Her journey to self-belief, thanks to her supportive partner and personal growth.

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In this powerful and deeply human episode, Barry Loftus shares his incredible story of loss, resilience, and transformation. From the devastating experience of being told his unborn child might not survive, to running one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons, Barry opens up about the mental strength, emotional toll, and growth that shaped his journey.

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Our guest this week takes us through his experience of addiction in the form of alcohol and substance abuse and near death experience in Death Valley that lead to a long rehabilitation journey physically, mentally and spiritually.

He shares with us the interaction with a homeless mother and child on Christmas Day that shaped the foundation that he runs today - Prosperity In People and how this work helps others overcome adversity.

This is an incredible episode and we hope you enjoy.

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In this compelling episode, Denise shares the powerful story of how she turned to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to help her autistic son.Join us as we explore:What led Denise to consider hyperbaric treatmentWhat people should know before exploring this therapy.

Denise’s journey is one of hope, curiosity, and the courage to try something unconventional.

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We meet Imthiaz — a man who once lived his life in the UK drug scene and spent over three years in prison.

Now a coach, mentor, and business owner, Imthaiz shares how he rewired his life and now helps others do the same.

We explore personal growth, societal pressures on men, the cost of ambition, and the courage it takes to evolve.

This is an unfiltered, thought provoking episode.

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This week we are joined by Jen who shares with us her experience with Anorexia.

TW: Eating Disorders

We're so grateful to Jen for sharing this with us in such an important episode.

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This week we are joined by the wonderful Áine who shares with us:

- Finding inner peace after years of partying and travel

- What breath work is and the positive impact it has had on her life.

- Her job and future as a breath work practitioner in Belfast

We loved having Áine on the pod and we're so excited to share this conversation with you!

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This week we are joined by the incredible Tim Brown who shares with us:

- His experience dying of cancer aged 28 and his resentment of not having lived.

- Curing his autoimmune disease by making nutrition and lifestyle choices.

- Tim also shared with us a technique to help quieten the mind.

This episode is jam-packed and what an incredible story of tackling illness, death and life.

We loved having Tim on the pod.

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This week we are joined by the wonderful Hazel Duffy who shares with us:

- The impact of leaving home at a young age

-Her journey with mental health

- Leaning into spirituality

- Her experience working and building her own company in Australia

We loved having Hazel on the pod and we're so excited to share this conversation with you!

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This week our guest Una is getting into the BIG topics.

Manifestation magic, self love, healing, the expectations of being a woman and her journey with cancer.

This is an episode not to be missed.

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Today we are delving into Pearl's story and her work as a therapist. Pearl talks us through how trauma affects us, the impact of EMDR, and how a little bit of self compassion can go a long way.

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In this episode we get to know Maureen.

From who she was, to who she is now and the experiences she had along the way that had a big impact.

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In this episode, we dive into Ciaran's story. From who he was to who he is now. The Challenges he has faced and how he overcame them to make him the man he is today!

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Welcome to Below The Surface!
In this first episode, we’re diving into the story behind the podcast, why we're here, what we're all about, and what you can look forward to in the episodes ahead.

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