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Social Fabric Podcast

Andrea Splendori

Conversations with people about their passion and their involvement with the community. Helping to rebuild the fabric of society one conversation at the time. Please Subscribe, Share and Review.

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01:02:59

Episode 63 – Pam Finn – Public Relations

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2019/08/21

Pam Finn grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Galway, West of Ireland.From a young age she knew she wanted to work in the media and specifically as a TV presenter.Her determination got her to work in different media outlets, from newspapers, radio and TV until she decided to set up her own PR company.More recently she has launched @Hashtagmedia.ie with Jacinta Collins a Social TV outlet.You can find out more about Pam on www.prpam.ie or on Instagram and TwitterYou can also see more details about

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00:53:24

Special Episode - Medley of Music Guests

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2019/08/15

This is a taster of a number of previous guests that have all been involved in the Irish Music scene at some point. Colm Mac Con Iomaire, on his two solo albums and a number of scores for theatre and cinema after years with The Frames.Steve Wall of The Stunning on his moving into the world of actingKen Binley on years of being "on the road" with world class bands.Siobhan Murray on working in the music world as a young Irish woman in London Eamon O'Connor of the Lucky Bones, on his love for live

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00:57:54

Episode 62 - Steve Cannon - Artist

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2019/08/07

Steve was born in Nebraska, grew up in Colorado and from a young age wanted to see the world.He joined the navy and spent 4 years travelling the seas in a submarine.Having visited Ireland several times with his family decided that Co.Mayo in the West of Ireland was a good place to settle for a while.He found a his dream job of working on a ferry to Clareisland after working different jobs in the town of Westport.It was a freak accident that made up Steve’s mind to focus on his art. He lost one of

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01:09:16

Episode 61 - Jack Byrne - Community Radio Founder

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2019/07/25

Jack Byrne grew up in Ranelagh, Dublin. From his early days he always had an entrepreneurial streak with a social conscience. He set up a Co-Op in Coolock, where he had moved with his family but when larger supermarket operators forced him out of business, he decided that the community needed a stronger voice. To him that voice and way of expression came in the form of community radio. He campaigned tirelessly until he managed to get a licence for NearFM. There are now over 20 community radio

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01:01:01

Episode 60 - Orla McLaughlin - Nutritionist

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2019/07/11

Orla grew up in a farming community in the North West of Ireland, County Donegal.After studying Commerce and Business in NUI Galway, she realised that her passion was in helping others to achieve their goals through diet, nutrition and lifestyle changes.She set up her business in 2016, Health By Orla, specialised in digestive health. She quickly became fascinated with the effects of a compromised digestive system on your mental health, in relation to depression, ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder and ASD

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01:06:13

Episode 59 – Abby Wynne – Healer/Author

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2019/06/27

Abby lives and works in Dublin, Ireland. She practice Shamanic Psychotherapy working with groups and one on one clients alike.With a master degree in Science, she worked as a marine biologist, a course designer, an instructional designer and an applications before receiving a number of qualifications in coaching, reiki, psychotherapy and mindfulness.She has written a number of books on healing including the One Day at A Time Diary. The latter is on its fourth edition (2020) and is published by Gill

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00:57:00

Episode 58 – Dr Mags Crean – Politician/Sociologist

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2019/06/20

Mags Crean grew up in Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland in a working class area.Her parents instilled in her the importance of education from an early age and Mags went on to do a PhD in UCD, Dublin.Her working and academic life has been dedicated to areas of equality, social class, care & education.She has been writing extensively on these matters has published a number of papers within this realm.Mags has been elected to the Wicklow County Council seat at the May 2019 local election. This was her first

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01:06:58

Episode 57 - Niamh Daly Actor/Yoga Teacher

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2019/06/11

Niamh grew up in south county Dublin, Ireland. One of seven children she discovered her passion for music, dancing and acting at an early age. Her passion brought her to Manchester where she worked in theatre and TV, including a roles in Coronation Street and Fair City. She trained as a yoga teacher and she runs her own yoga practice Yinstinct Yoga. You can find out more about Niamh on Instagram ___________________________________________________ Niamh Music Choice Moloko – The time is now Elbow –

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01:10:07

Episode 56 - Ciara O'Connor Walsh - Editor/Producer

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2019/05/28

Ciara is the editor of A Lust for Life and the producer of Where there’s a Will Podcast series on the status of mental health in Ireland She is passionate about social changes, something that was sparked at a young age through music and personal circumstances . She wrote for broadsheet newspapers in Ireland before turning her talent to podcasting. Her latest project with A Lust for Life focusses on improving the mental health of children in Ireland. You can find our more about Ciara on Twitter or

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01:12:49

Episode 55 - Siobhan Murray Psychotherapist & Author

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2019/05/21

Siobhan learned about resilience early in life and left school without doing the leaving certificate to take a job in the music business. The music world took her from Dublin to London and around the world working with artists such as Goldie and Elton John. A life changing moment over a decade ago, brought her to years of studies and qualifications from Psychotherapy, to Mindfulness to Life Coaching. In January 2019 Siobhan published her first book “The Burnout Solution, 12 weeks to a calmer you”

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01:19:05

Episode 54 - Ken Binley Event/Production Manager

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2019/05/14

Ken Binley is an event & production manager specialising in outside broadcasting with particular focus on sport. However, he cut his teeth in the music industry that brought him from the small venues of Dublin inner city to New York and beyond, working with bands such as The Waterboys, Swede, The Cranberries and more. Over the past few years, Ken made some changes to his lifestyle to adapt a vegan diet, looks after his body and mind and take up cold water swimming. You can find out more about Ken on

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01:08:23

Episode 53 - Judith McAdam - Author, Healer

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2019/05/07

Judith McAdam is a kinesiologist, theologian, holistic life coach and speaker. She is also the author of The Source, her book that synthesises her knowledge to reveal the universal principles that unite us all. Judith went through a path of rediscovery following a relationship breakdown. She works in Trinity College in Dublin and from her studio in the suburbs of the Irish capital where she runs workshops, classes and one-on-one sessions. You can find out more about Judith on www.judithmcadam.com On

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Episode 52 - Fiona O'Leary - Campaigner

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2019/04/30

Fiona was born in the UK and move to Ireland at a young age. She is currently living in West Cork with her husband and her five children. She is the founder of Autistic Rights Together and has been campaigning against treatments and therapies that are “miracle” cures for conditions such as autism. Her stance has been controversial at times and she has attracted vitriolic treatment on social media with constant severe threats that have required police involvement in the recent past. Two of Fiona's

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01:00:49

Episode 51 - Karl Llewellyn Entrepreneur

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2019/04/16

Karl grew up in Dublin and went to boarding school in Rockwell, Co. Tipperary. Inspired by his dad, Karl honed his entrepreneurial skills from an early age, setting up his first business when he was still in his teens. Now living in Clonakilty, West Cork, with his wife and four children, Karl is dedicating his time to his latest venture, Sanctifly, a company that aims to change the way we travel, promoting well-being, exercise and change of habits. You can find out more about Karl on LinkedIn and

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00:57:30

Episode 50 - Malie Coyne Clinical Psychologist

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2019/04/09

Malie Coyne is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience specialising in children and young adults mental health. She grew up in France and Korea among other places till finally settling down in Galway, Ireland where is currently practicing. She is an author of a book on that is due for publication in 2020 and she has worked as a broadcaster, she is a regular contributor on radio and TV shows parenting expert where I discussed issues such as bullying, feelings, discipline, self-esteem and

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01:04:16

Episode 49 - Susan Steele - Vitamin Sea

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2019/04/02

Susan Steele is the Chair of the Irish Fisheries Protection Authority. She has discovered her passion for the sea and the outdoor as a child, growing up in West Cork in Ireland. She has run 72 marathons and numerous ultra marathons as well as the pilgrim’s trails of Ireland. Susan’s constant desire for learning has lead her to degrees, PhDs and MBAs and she has no intention of stopping. Her love for the sea have brought her to a new understanding and appreciation of sea swimming and the importance

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Episode 48 - Adam Gaine - Nurse

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2019/03/26

Adam Gaine grew up in Mullingar, Ireland and qualified as a nurse after attending boarding school. He has worked as a nurse for the late film director Simon Fitzmaurice and he is currently a live-in nurse with Fr Tony Coote, both affected by Motor Neuron Disease. Adam’s future plans are to work in the area of preventable diseases, such as malaria. Adam is a keen traveler has done some fairly extreme motorbike trips to raise funds and awareness for various charity. He also volunteers regularly in

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01:09:24

Episode 47 - Brian Pennie - Motivational Speaker

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2019/03/12

Brian grew up suffering from anxiety and ended up down the road of addiction. He was a functioning addict for 15 years until he discovered his path to recovery. He is now completing a Phd in Dublin’s Trinity College, he is a motivational speaker and he’s in the process of launching his first book. You can find out more about Brian on www.brianpennie.com ___________________________________________________ Brian’s music choice Seasons Change – Future Islands You only live once – The Strokes Nobody

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01:14:16

Episode 46 - Tony Riddle - Natural Life-Stylist

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2019/03/05

Tony Riddle lives in London but his lifestyle is far from what you may expect from anyone living in the big city. Early morning cold swims in the Hampstead Ponds or a barefoot run through the park are part of Tony’s weekly’s routine, that combined with regular squats, natural movement and lack of tables or chairs in his house, he live a more natural life. His motto “We can’t all live in nature, but it doesn’t mean we can’t live naturally” and he provides classes and retreats around the whole concept

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01:04:37

Episode 45 - Fiona Brennan - Hypnotherapist/Author

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2019/02/26

Fiona Brennan is a clinical Hypnotherapist based in Dublin, Ireland. Her passion for hypnotherapy is born out of a desire to help others by showing them how to get in touch with their subconscious. Fiona’s book, The Positive Habit. is released in Ireland on 1st of March 2019 Fiona is also a TedX speaker and a regular contributor to TodayFM’s Dermot & Dave Show. For more information about Fiona and her practice, visit www.thepositivehabit.com You can also find her on Twitter @FionaBrennan19 on

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