Interview with 2016 Social Enterpreneurs Ireland Elevator Award winners Judith Ashton and Sam Synott from Buddy Bench Ireland. Given the importance of early intervention, they have devised wellbeing programmes for schools, which promote emotional resilience and create the space for children to express their emotions with confidence.

Interview with David Keegan, Co-Founder of First Fortnight, a Mental Health Arts Festival taking place in various venues around Dublin beginning on 1st January 2017. Through a mixture of music, theatre, comedy, poetry and visual arts, First Fortnight aims to start a conversation around mental health issues in a natural way which destigmatizes the issues.

Interview with hugely talented and quirky writer, singer songwriter, TV3 Midday panellist and See Change ambassador Jen Ronan, who shares why life with mental health issues isn’t linear. She speaks about the painful loss of her mother, her Midday slot, her love of tattoos and how her raw
writing helps her to connect with herself and with others.

Interview with National Development Officer with the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) Sam Blanckensee, who shared his story of gender identity issues, how parents can help their children, and the launch of the invaluable "Heads Up: Trans Guide to Mental Health & Wellbeing" during Transgender Mental Health Awareness week.

Interview with Damien Clarke, Founder of the upcoming Zeminar, Ireland’s largest and most inclusive youth summit and one of its exhibitors Orla McCallion from TutorHQ. We discuss the challenges of #GenZ, what young people can expect from this “life changing” day and the unique service offered by TutorHQ.

Interview with social activist, anti-bullying campaigner and founder of Don’t Bully Anita Dennison who shared her painful experience of online bullying, which she uses as a platform to help other young people going through similar challenges: “You should never be ashamed or afraid to ask for help. A listening ear is our last hope”.

Interview with Ella Lovett, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Mary Fanning, Infant Mental Health Coordinator of the Young Ballymun Project, who spoke about the “critical window of opportunity” that is Infant Mental Health, what parents can do to further nurture their bonds with their babies,
and the work of the Irish Association for Infant Mental Health.

Interview with the inspirational Founder of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association in Ireland Mr. John Evoy. He shares his own story of mental health issues both as a young man and in recent years. Wetalked about male friendships and the power of the Men’s Sheds in providing a sense of belonging and wellbeing for men whilst working “shoulder to shoulder”.

Interview with Occupational Therapist and Director of Mental Health at G.L.E.N. (Gay and Lesbian Equality Network) Mr. Odhran Allen. He paints a vivid description of what depression felt like to him and explains his motto “wellbeing is a daily activity”. He shares his amazing work in raising awareness of equality and mental health issues for the L.G.B.T. community.

Interview with the hugely talented TV presenter, musician, actor and storyteller Aindrias de Staic. Heshares his story of battling drink and drugs and how he channelled his difficulties into his one manshows, such as the critically acclaimed “The Man from Moogaga”. He highlights the need for bettersupports for families of those with mental health issues.

Interview with Irene Lowry, Founder and C.E.O. of the award winning Nurture charity, which offers a nationwide no waitlist counselling service to women during conception, pregnancy and childbirth. She shares the detrimental impact of perinatal mental health issues on mothers, babies and their families and the amazing service Nurture have already provided.

Interview with Fiona Kennedy, Huffington Post Lifestyle blogger, video blogger and author of award winning mental health blog “Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers”. She shares her story of trying to “find her way out of Borderline Personality Disorder and Depression”, her views on mental health, and her daily tools for wellbeing.

Interview with Hannah Lilly, inspirational speaker, Huffington post blogger and creator of #TheJoyProject. She shares her story of striving for the “perfect body” and feeling very low in herself. She describes her “rock bottom moment” and the rules she followed to create wellbeing. She invites listeners to join her in #TheJoyProject.

Interview with psychotherapist and author Stella O’Malley about her rebellious nature growing up, her need for freedom, and how her sensitivities prompted her to become psychotherapist. She shares her difficult transition into motherhood and what prompted her to write her critically acclaimed book “Cotton Wool Kids” and her sequel on Bullying “Bully-Proof Kids”.

Interview with Caitriona McMahon as she shares her painful experience of depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and her recovery tools (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, medication, writing, adult colouring). She is co-founder of Community Crisis Response Team Limerick, which is a voluntary out of hours service for those in suicidal distress.

Interview with Francis Cleary, Founder of Step Out Ireland, as he shares his personal story of struggling with social anxiety and how seeking help was the most difficult yet rewarding move he ever made. Step Out Ireland aims to increase awareness of social anxiety disorder and organises nationwide Positive Steps social meet up groups for those affected.

Interview with comedian, actress and singer Katherine Lynch about how growing up in a small community “prepared the very soul of her for life”, her deep pride in her family tie to her grand uncle poet Patrick Kavanagh, her thoughts on melancholy and living in the fear of perfection, and the
powerful meaning behind her beautiful song “Settling Dust”.