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Lifeline : HELPING HANDS launches- it’s OK not to be OK

paulwoodward November 13, 2025

Debbie Mc Mahon will speak to Theresa Kelly who has launched it’s OK not to be OK. Theresa will speak about why she is talking about this and why she is giving out pins and cards with information and contact details of…

Northside Today; Chat with Mark Larkin about new play, ‘What Are We Waiting For’

paula September 3, 2025

Paula Wiseman chats with Mark Larkin who runs the LBS Men’s Shed, about a new play exploring the themes addressed by the Men’s Shed. Drawing inspiration from the work of Irish playwright Billy Roche and the haunting surrealism of Pink Floyd’s The Wall……

Lifeline; Free Digital Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme

paula April 10, 2025

Debbie McMahon chats with Brie O’Neill, the National Childline Digital C-Ordinator with the ISPCC to chat about the free Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes to support parents as well as children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. www.ISPCC.ie

Mick Rochford: New Single -Black Dog

George Mulcahy February 13, 2025

George Mulcahy is joined by local Singer Songwriter Mick Rochford who has just released a new single titled Black Dog, a song about mental health. They chat about what inspired Mick to write the song and how people can listen and how…

Northside Today; chat with Director of Ageing Research & Development Professor Roger O’Sullivan

paula May 16, 2024

Paula Wiseman chats with Director of Ageing Research & Development Professor Roger O’Sullivan, about Free toolkit and courses launched to evaluate the benefits and impact of arts and creativity programmes for older adults. https://learning.publichealth.ie/#/onboarding-view

The Positivity Power Hour

admin April 18, 2024

On this week’s show Elizabeth Whelan is joined by Louise Stokes “Loulerie” to talk about learning from failing, how even when things didn’t work out it was an opportunity of growth for Louise. Elizabeth also interviews Annabel O Keefe “Interim CEO Grow…

Northside Today: Mental Health Journey

Jaye April 12, 2024

Michael Doran, Mental Health Worker and Survivor joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his personal journey and radical Mental health approach gaining acceptance- The Heart of Peace (heartofpeace@perennialwhiteroses.ie)

Northside Today : Northside Today: Surviving Mental illness 40 years on.

paulwoodward March 15, 2024

Bill McKnight is a Mental illness/Mental health Writer and promoter of Mental health recovery joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his personal journey as a mental health patient and recovery. https://www.facebook.com/bill.mcknight.52056

Lifeline : Turn 2 Me

gabor March 14, 2024

Debbie talks to John Doyle who suffers with his mental health and took up coaching running to help with improving his wellbeing. In exchange for his running coaching his asks his runners to donate to Turn 2 Me as this provides a…

Lifeline: SOSAD – Mental Health Services and Supports

George Mulcahy February 20, 2024

George Mulcahy is joined by Carol Murphy, General Manager at SOSAD, an organisation that offers mental health services and support to those who may not have viable access to them. They also chat about what’s concerning Irish people most at present.

Lifeline – Suaimhneas Clubhouse

gabor January 18, 2024

Gina Cussen who is Centre Manager with Suaimhneas Clubhouse joins Debbie Mc Mahon along with some of the members who attend the club. Suaimhneas supports individuals on their journey towards mental health recovery. https://suaimhneasclubhouse.wordpress.com/ 1st broadcast on 18/01/2024

Lifeline: Interview about the Hidden Hearth Health & Wellbeing Festival

paula July 14, 2023

Paula chats with Oonagh O’Sullivan and Emily Bunbury, the co-organisers of the Hidden Hearth Health & Wellbeing Festival, happening in Lisnavagh, Co. Carlow. Oonagh and Emily speak about the festival and the huge variety of events and workshops happening over the weekend,…