McHugh Corner
I'm starting a conversation on the things that really matter. The deeper rooted issues, the controversial topics and the problems we all face in life, that many of us find it too taboo or difficult to talk about. My aim is to change societies outlook on real life struggles that we tend to hide behind closed doors; normalising conversation on our emotions, mental health, grief, body, gender and so much more. I want us to live in a world where we come together to communicate and support with one another, finding inspiration, joy and humour along the way. Enjoy!
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 3 - From joy and accomplishment to fear and frostbite. A story of mental and physical resilience with adventurer Will Copestake.
In this episode I speak with Will Copestake - an award winning adventurer. This man is nothing other than an absolute machine. He’s explored the outdoors like no one else I know, both over seas and in Scotland, with his biggest adv...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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54:40
Episode 2 - An honest conversation with Una Healy
On this episode I speak with Una Healy all about her incredible journey through life so far.We talk all about how she starting out as a singer/songwriter in her teens busking around bars in Ireland and handing out her CD at the end of th...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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55:26
Episode 1 - What do we really know about O.C.D?
In this brand new season of McHugh corner I am kicking off with the beautiful Jennie Longdon, talking to me all about what it is like to live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (O.C.D).I’ve always been fascinated to find out what its rea...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:09
Episode 10 - Life with an eating disorder. Can we tell if someone is silently struggling?
In this episode I speak with Grace Nicoll about one of the most difficult and personal struggles in her life - her eating disorder. Up until this point Grace has been extremely private about this, and recently found the strength wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:10:49
Episode 9 - Could you live to your full potential if you took a break from booze?
In this episode I speak with Ruari Fairbairns, one of the founders and brains behind 'One Year No Beer'.'OYNB' is a programme where you ditch the booze for an entire year, and Ruari tells me all about the magic in this. Whether it be im...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:07:31
Episode 8 - Can a case of mistaken identity ruin your life?
In this episode I speak with Sean Timlin about one of the most shocking things that has ever happened to him in his life.Sean was associated with a truly horrendous news article purely because of the fact that he shared the same name as...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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58:45
Episode 7 - The mysterious world of Contraception. What do we really know?
In this episode I speak with Holly Anthony and Amber Dawson all about the mysterious world of Contraception.We talk all about our experiences - the good, bad and ugly. We talk about mental health, physical health and what they don't dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:04
Episode 6 - Redefining conversation on gender. An open and honest discussion on being Trans with Indie McCue.
On this Episode I have the incredible Indie McCue chatting with me. Indie is a Trans man in Scotland and in this episode we talk all about his experience transitioning, all about his life and dealing with equality and inequality. He educates me...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:14:25
Episode 5 - 30 Marathons in 30 days with Mark McGuire. A story of friendship, courage and strength.
In this Episode I talk with Mark McGuire, an incredible man who ran 30 Marathons in 30 days in memory of his best friend Ben Forsyth.Ben tragically passed away in 2018 due to an underlying heart condition, and Mark decided to raise awar...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:08:10
Episode 4 - What does it mean to be happy?
In this Episode I speak with my best friend Danny Henderson all about the concept of happiness. We ponder what it means to be happy, before and during the pandemic. We discuss mental health, particularly steering towards how men can open up, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:30
Episode 3 - Should we cancel 'Cancel Culture?'
In this episode I speak with my good friend and fellow radio presenter, Cassi Gillespie, all about the scary world of cancel culture, social media trolls, TV contestant manipulation and the risks that come with being in the public eye.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:17:46
Episode 2 - Mental Health in Children. Are there warning signs?
In this Episode I speak with the incredible Pauline Moriarty all about mental health in children, and her tragic first hand experience of it with her daughter Jenna.I honestly felt moved in ways I couldn't imagine hearing Pauline's stor...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:05:39
Episode 1 - The truth behind a positive HIV diagnosis. Can we put an end to the stigma?
This is the first episode of 'Season Two', where I speak with one of my best friends Donald Butler about his experience receiving/dealing with a positive HIV diagnosis throughout his university years. He talks all about the way in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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56:57
Episode 5 - Learning to live with suicide
In this episode I chat with Alissa Eady, who tells her story about the sudden loss of her brother to suicide. She speaks so openly about the impact it has had on her life, the devastation to her and her family, how it has changed her views, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:01
Episode 4 - Dealing with loss while going through struggles of your own
In this Episode I talk with Alex Holroyd, who opens up about the loss of his Dad, while simultaneously dealing with internal struggles.He talks about over coming anxiety, over-coming social norms, and ways in which he keeps the memory o...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:05
Episode 3 - Coping with the impact of losing your best friend
Angelika Muzyka talks about how she tragically lost her best friend Leanne in 2016, and how the sudden impact has affected her throughout her life and University career. Angie talks so eloquently about Leanne's passing, opening up about her exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:08
Episode 2 - Growing up with loss
I sat down with Nathan McLean and discussed the devastating loss of both of his parents and how he coped with this through his school years and university years. He shared with me what helped him through these dark times, and how this has shape...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:53