The Suicidal Man
The Suicidal Man is a mental health podcast about getting comfortable being uncomfortable, valuing vulnerability and showing how honesty really is the best policy. Combining the personal and professional experiences of host Kerry Lawless and honest interviews with people who share their own mental health adventures, the aim is to develop a supportive community where we can learn from each other.
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 11: CONVICTION - An Interview with Wayne Hart
From Mountjoy Prison to the TEDx stage, Wayne Hart's story is a remarkable tale of conviction, in every sense of the word. In this interview he takes us on the journey from a tough and abusive childhood to graduating with a Master's degree and ...
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Episode 10: Terms & Conditions - An Interview with Jennifer Davy
Hi everyone, I'm delighted to be in double-digits and sharing episode 10 of my podcast with you. I hit the road for this one and travelled to meet indomitable Waterford native Jennifer Davy (@wellbeingwarrior.ie) who talks with humour and compa...
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Episode 9: Dig! - An Interview with Niall Maxwell
If our mental health is like a garden that needs tending then what do we do with our weeds? In this episode award-winning landscape gardener and designer Niall Maxwell (www.niallmaxwell.ie) discusses the value of our psychological ‘weeds’ and t...
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Episode 8: How To Put Your Hand Up
A recurring theme on these episodes is the importance of getting support when you're struggling. You don't need to do it alone! So what are some of the options available to you and how do you look for support if it's not something you're used t...
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Episode 6: A Creative Life: Interview with Daniel Breslin
What do you get if you cross an electrician, a special needs assistant, a taxi driver, a trainee psychotherapist and a poet? The answer is Daniel Breslin, my guest on the show this week! A planned chat about the connection between creativity an...
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Episode 5: Compasses and Cornerstones
In this episode I'm joined by a good friend of mine, Declan Cox, to discuss the topic of Values. In these challenging times when a lot of us may have big decisions to make in the face of considerable uncertainty, it can be really helpful to tak...
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Episode 4: An Interview With My Ex-Wife (Pt. 2)
Continuing the conversation with my ex-wife about the difficult journey from conflict to co-operation in the years following the breakup of our marriage. This episode focuses on what helped us deal with the anger and stress that we both struggl...
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Episode 3: An Interview With My Ex-Wife (Pt 1)
In my first podcast interview I jump in at the deep end for a frank conversation with my ex-wife Siobhan about our marriage break-up and the challenging aftermath. Relationship break-ups can often be times of enormous stress and conflict, and o...
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Episode 2: Two Sides of a Coin
In this week's episode I roll up my sleeves, once again get comfortable being uncomfortable, and tackle a topic that we often shy away from but which most of us will experience at some point in our lives. Shame. What is it? How does it affect u...
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