Empathic Exchange
Welcome to Empathic Exchange, a podcast hosted by a qualified therapist and made to give listeners easy-to-understand insights on important mental health challenges.
Each episode centres around an honest and thought-provoking conversation with guests sharing their stories and experiences — From mental health professionals & advocates to people with lived experiences.
Our goal is to help break the stigma & foster empathy by creating a platform for authentic discussions about mental health challenges, triumphs, and everything in between.
Join us as we explore the human side of mental well-being, helping you to better understand the complexities of mental health in today's world.
Our podcast is hosted by Dan O'Mahony a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist & lecturer at PCI College - Ireland's leading provider of education in the fields of counselling, psychotherapy, & mental health.
To find out more visit: www.pcicollege.ie
Empathic Exchange
Ep. 1 | Embracing the Negative Feelings with Jena Masterson Murphy
Welcome to Empathic Exchange, a new podcast brought to you by PCI College and PCI College Lecturer Dan O'Mahony!
We have dedicated our first episode to exploring the depth and complexity of emotions we often avoid or label as "negative." Dan is joined by Jena Masterson Murphy, both practising therapists as they discuss a blend of clinical expertise and personal storytelling, we unpack the true nature of emotions like sadness, anger, fear, and guilt—emphasizing that no feeling is inherently bad. Instead, we delve into why some emotions feel harder to process, how societal labels impact our relationship with them, and how to find growth and self-awareness by embracing the full spectrum of human experience.
Whether you are seeking insight, comfort, or tools to navigate your emotional landscape, this podcast offers a safe space to reframe your perspective and embrace the emotions that make us whole.