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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
