A podcast for teens and young adults aiming to destigmatize and normalize talking about mental health. Season 1 focuses on anxiety, depression, covid-19, exams, racism, facial equality, the LGBTQ+ Community, and everything in between! Season 2 follows the Fresh International Film Festival 2022, and the incredible people behind the films and festival that was screened on RTE this year. Young musicians can get involved by sending me their original songs or covers to play on every episode. You ...
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This week, I spoke with singer/songwriter Adam Loughran about his mental health journey, the song he wrote in honour of his friends, the beauty of lyrics and the meaning behind his music. A beautiful and honest conversation which brings to light that we are all human - we all suffer with mental health. Music By: The Coronas - New Album 'Time Stoppe…
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3.5) Talking With Musician Adam Loughran
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This week, I spoke with singer/songwriter Adam Loughran about his mental health journey, the song he wrote in honour of his friends, the beauty of lyrics and the meaning behind his music. A beautiful and honest conversation which brings to light that we are all human - we all suffer with mental health. Music By: @adamloughran_al 'Be Okay' & 'Blue B…
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3.4) Talking With Trevor Leeper: The LGTBQ+ Community & TikTok Positivity
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This week, I spoke with the wonderful human Trevor Leeper about his on TikTok to spread hopeful messages, the LGTBQ+ Community in modeling, and being present. I came away feeling lighter, with a glowing heart and I hope you do too! Music By: @kieranrhodesmusic 'Disengage'Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops - Hannah KinsellaLINKS MENTIONED:Podcast Linktr…
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This week I chatted with Dubliner Jordan about his musical journey, his name 'John Doe', his struggle with mental health, and his tips for musicians and others like him. An insightful and raw interview with a talented artist. Music By: @gemmacoxhere 'Immune' Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops - Hannah Kinsella LINKS MENTIONED: Podcast Linktree https://…
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BONUS EPISODE!! To celebrate my interview on Ireland AM on August 15th, I chatted with blogger, author, poet, and mental health advocate Daragh Fleming to discuss his journey with depression and anxiety, his award-winning blog, and working with the incredible A Lust For Life Team. Music By: @keywestofficial 'Anything But Normal' Intro & Exit Music:…
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SEASON 3!! I'M BACK!! This week I chatted with the business owner, motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and actress Kate Stone about her mental health journey, changing our perspectives, and her unique workshops. Music By: @calvinhyness 'Summer Rain' Intro & Exit Music: @buskybops LINKS MENTIONED: Podcast Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkabo…
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2.12) Irish Film Maker of the Year 2022 - The Least I Can Do
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SEASON 2 FINALE TW/DISCUSSION OF THE TOPIC OF SEXUAL ASSAULT I chat with the cast and crew from the award-winning short film 'The Least I Can Do' - Sean, Ella, Emilia, Seb, Alex, and Sam. They open up about the experience of filming this short, the message it portrays, why it's so powerful, and how anyone can make a difference. This week's young mu…
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In this episode, I chat with filmmaker Aoife Rees and the cast about their short film 'Sad Excuse For A Teenage Girl' and Max Hendrickson about his short film animation 'The Oubliette'. We talk about their awards, how their love for filming started, tips for other young people and much more. This week's young musician is Uisce Jones (@uisce_jones_)…
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2.10) International Filmmaker of the Year & Best School
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In this week's episode, I sat down with Ava Bounds, writer, and director of her multi-award-winning short film 'Beth'. We discuss the history behind the film, the film locations, and her international success. I also sit down with two of the filmmakers behind the Best School Short Film 'Heart Of Land'. They tell me how they fell into filmmaker, how…
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2.9) Best Documentary - The Joys Of Justin
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In this week's episode, I sat down with Rachel and Conor from the award-winning documentary 'The Joys Of Justin' to talk about their journey to Fresh, the people behind the film, why they are so passionate about it, and how we can support the guide dogs or Ireland. This week's young musician is Ciara Dalton (@ciaradalton) with her original song 'My…
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2.8) Regional Audience Choice Awards
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In this week's episode, I chat with four people behind three of the Regional Audience Choice Award Winners at this year's Fresh Film Festival. From dramas to rom-coms, we at Fresh and Talk About It Podcast have you covered! Sit back and enjoy the stories behind these truly unique short films by Greta, Sienna, and Nicky & Peter. This week's young mu…
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I'M HONOURED to introduce Mary-Claire, Gemma Bradley and Stephen Byrne to my podcast as we discuss their experiences presenting the Fresh Film Festival. I ask Mary-Claire about her TikTok and RTE journey and how it's led her here. Gemma and I talk about being a musician today, and what you can do to put yourself out there, and Stephen opens up abou…
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In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to…
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In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to…
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In this episode, I chat with the Audience Choice Award and Best Ensemble Cast Winners Donagh & Louis about their film 'Teenage Type Beat'. We chat about how the film came to be, the casting, and how their love for film began at a young age. I also talk to Dylan, the animator, and director behind the film 'Faces', which won the Best Visual Innovatio…
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Live from this year's Fresh Film Festival in Limerick, I chat with nominees. past winners, supporters, actors, directors, animators, and editors about their filmmaking experience, the buzz Fresh has, their passion for film, and much more. You can hear the excitement and conversation from behind us, which only adds to the atmosphere and tension that…
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SEASON 2 BONUS: 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Talking with Musician Kevin Walsh
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For a very special episode celebrating the 1 year anniversary of this podcast, I chat with musician Kevin Walsh about his new single 'Embrace The World' in aid of the Irish Autism Association 'As I Am'. We chat about his autism diagnosis, accepting ourselves, the power of music, and so much more. As always, I am forever thankful for all the support…
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2.2) The Panel and Board: Ella & Alison
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I was honored to be able to sit down and interview the BFI Future Film Academy Project Manager (and Fresh board member) Alison McCloskey and 2021 Young Filmmaker of the Year Ella Nethercott. We chat about all things Fresh Film Festival, how to find inspiration for your next film, enjoying the process, and much more. This week's young musician is Co…
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'Talk About It Podcast' joins with the 'Fresh International Film Festival' to bring you an exclusive new season of episodes from their 2022 festival. From Donegal to Cork, I'll be chatting with people across the country, and indeed the globe, to bring you the inside scoop of all things Fresh. From the directors to actors, to editors, costume design…
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1.28) The Finale - Talking with Social Reflection YSI about Body Image
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On this, the season finale of Season 1, (and my first live, in-person interview!) I chat with Jessica, Clodagh and Emma from Social Reflection YSI. Young Social Influencers are empowering young people across the country to start a conversation and make a change, which is exactly what these girls are doing! I also chat with leaving Cert student Muir…
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1.27) Talking With Cayley Spivey - Being a Musician, Coming Out, New Music and much more!
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In the very first episode of 2022, I chat with indie/pop-rock musician Cayley Spivey. We chat about her life in LA, her music plans for the future, why she is pursuing a career in music, her coming out stories, and much more. A fun episode to kick off the year, with great music throughout. You can check out Cayley Spivey's music on all streaming pl…
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1.26) Talking Mental Health with Podcaster Mireya Lopez.
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TW: suicide and self-harm discussed. This week, I interview mental health podcaster and wonderful human Mireya Lopez. We discuss her mental health struggles during her teenage years, the dark times she has gone through, why she began self-harming, her journey of starting her podcast and becoming a mum, and so so much more. I found this interview ve…
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1.25) Talking Drag with Celtic Tigress: LGTBQ+ Community.
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This week, I interview the fabulous Celtic Tigress (@celtictigress.ie) about her drag journey, the drag community, coming out, internalized homophobia and more. This week's talented young musician is Kyla Belle - her cover of Olivia Roderigo's song 'Favourite Crime'. (@kylabellemusic] Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcom…
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1.24) Talking with Rhiannon Fensom - PTSD, Anxiety, Mental Health and more
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This is a very special episode for me. This episode is dedicated to anyone suffering and going through a dark time right now. I'm proud of you for being here. Enjoy this episode and know there are so many people working to destigmatize mental health. Never think you're alone. You're always welcome here. This week I am joined by my very first Austra…
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1.23) Talking with Hannah Kinsella - Young Musician Special
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This week I am joined by the Young Musician Competition Winner Hannah Kinsella [@buskybops] about her love for writing and composing music, what it means to her, how we can destigmatize mental health, and much more. This week's talented young musician is Jenna Stewart - the original song 'Half Of The Time'. (@jennastewartmusic] Instagram: @_talkabo…
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1.22) Talking With Director Daniel Heaphy - 'One Night In Cork'
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This week I am joined by film director Daniel Heaphy as we discuss his new short film 'One Night In Cork'. We discuss the extensive team behind the project, how covid impacted the film, the beauty of the internet and much more. This week's talented young musician is Megan Richardson - the original song 'Mirror Maze'. (@megan.richardson_music] Insta…
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1.21) Talking With Sadie Sutton - Exposure Therapy, Mental Health, Anxiety, ShePersisted Podcast and more!
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This week, I chat fellow podcaster and mental health activist Sadie Sutton [@shepersistedpodcast]. We chat about her mental health journey with depression and anxiety, talk about starting her podcast, mental health tips and tricks, therapy and so much more. In honour of September - Suidice Awarness Month. No-one is alone. This week's talented young…
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1.20) Talking with Caillum Hedderman - Leaving Cert 2021, Covid 19 and Young People, Mental Health In Schools and more.
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This week, I chat with advocate and activist Caillum Hedderman (@caillum_hedderman). We chat about how the Leaving Cert 2021 went, tips for the Leaving Cert students of 2022, how young people were thrown under the bus for Covid - 19, mental health and wellbeing in schools and more. This week's talented young musician is:Taylor D - original song 'Wi…
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This week, I go right back to basics, as I talk about why I started the podcast, the aim of the podcast, what I mean by destigmatizing mental health and me. This week's talented young musician is: Cormac Looby - original song 'Feel Good.' [@cormac.looby] Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcoming guests, daily quotes, menta…
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1.18) Talking with Steph - Mental Health in Canada, Quotes and Podcasting.
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This week, I chat with my friend Steph from the podcast The Sit Down With Steph (@thesitdownwithsteph). We chat about how we meet through Instagram, our shared love for podcasting, quotes and what the mental health stigma looks like in Canada. This week's talented young musician is: Hannah Kinsella - cover of 'True Colours'. (@buskybops) Instagram:…
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1.17) Talking with Director and Actors Michael and Niamh - Short Film Special.
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In this week's episode, I chat with director Michael Keane and actress Niamh Cremin about their new short film 'Hoodwinkers'. We talk about how to find inspiration to keep moving forward, what the future looks like, the Leaving Cert and so much more. This week's talented young musician is: Jack Rua - original song 'Isolation.' [@jackruamusic] Insta…
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1.15) Talking with Cami Twomey - Disability Pride Month Special.
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In this week's Disability Pride Month Special, Cami and I chat about what POTS is and how it affects her everyday life. We discuss how Covid 19 has changed Cami's life and how it affected her mental health. An incredible eye-opening story - proving you never know what is going on in other people's lives. This week's talented young musician is: Jen …
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1.14) Talking OCD and Intrusive Thoughts with Zack Tucker.
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In this week's episode, I chat with Zack Tucker about what OCD and intrusive thoughts are, how we live in a society that has a problem with therapy, and the negative stigma surrounding mental health along with so much more. This week's talented young musician is: Lloyd John - original song 'Time Machine'. [@lloydjohn_] Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodca…
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1.13) Talking with Brandon Caulfield - Mental Health in Schools, Social Media Fame and more.
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This week I chat with the verified TikToker and comedian Brandon Caulfield. We discuss his mental health journey, how mental health is tackled in school, hate on social media and how to overcome it, his TikTok fame and so much more. This week's talented young musician is: Sadhbh Keane - original song 'Less Than Lovers'. [@sadhbhkeane_music] Instagr…
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1.12) Talking with Blessing Dada - Depression, Racism, Homelessness and more.
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In this week's episode, I chat with mental health advocate Blessing Dada about her struggle with depression, racism, homelessness, fibromyalgia [an invisible disability] and so much more. Mental health doesn't discriminate. You are not alone. This power interview will be continued. This week's talented young musician is: Sam Clifford - exclusive or…
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1.11) Talking with Award Winning Filmmaker Sean Treacy
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This week, I had the joy of talking to Youtuber, film director, and my friend Sean Treacy. We chat about yoga and meditation, his incredible new short film 'The Least I Can Do', gratitude, negativity on social media, the mental health stigma in Ireland, finding our passion and much more. This week's talented young musician is: Nadia Desree - origin…
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1.10) The LGBTQ+ Community Part 2 - Talking with my friend Sadbh
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In this week's Pride Month Special I describe more sexuality definitions including asexual, polysexual, and many more! I chat with my old friend Sadbh about the mental health effects of online school, why Pride is needed, and what the mold of society looks like today. This week's talented young musician is: Amy Ellen - original song 'Days'. [@amyel…
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1.9) Talking with MEP and Rose of Tralee Winner Maria Walsh - Pride Month Special
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This week, I had the honour of interviewing Rose of Tralee Winner [2014] and MEP, Maria Walsh on this week's pride special episode. We chat about Maria's path to becoming an MEP, winning the Rose of Tralee, coming out as gay, and what she is doing for the LGBTQ+ Community. This week's talented young musician is: Emmeline Gracie - original song 'A M…
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1.8) Talking with Jack Poulton - What is Cerebal Palsy?
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I chat about Cerebal Palsy with Jack Poulton - the founder of the Instagram page and community [@_positivelycerebalpalsy]. We talk about what life is like living in a wheelchair, creating more awareness around wheelchairs, CP, mental health, and much more. This week's talented young musician is: Muireann - original song 'Love Me.' [@muireannsmusic]…
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1.7) May is Mental Health Month with Liv and Maddie - Being Courageously Kind, Facial Equality, Anxiety and more.
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May is Mental Health Month, and that is what this podcast is all about! Also, this week is Facial Equality Week, and I was only delighted to chat with Liv and Maddie, two amazing advocates for facial equality in the USA. The twin girls talk to me about their podcast 'Courageously Kind', Liv's facial difference, politics in the US, how they deal wit…
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1.6) May is Mental Health Month with Tiktoker Sean Flanagan.
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May is Mental Health Month - which is what this podcast is all about! So I chat with Tiktoker 'Human Antidepressant' Sean Flanagan about self-love, body image, mental health, and TikTok fame. Join us for an open, honest, and insightful chat with two teens about what mental health is really like today. This week's talented young musician is: Padraig…
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1.5) Talking with Ciara Hennebry - Shopping Local and Finding Your Passion.
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In this episode, I chat with Ciara Hennebry about her Irish business Croia [@croiaireland], how to find your passion in life, and tips for setting up your own business. I also discuss the importance of shopping locally and the benefits of supporting small businesses along with mentioning some shocking statistics. This weeks incredible young musicia…
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1.4) Talking with Freya O'Horo - What is Autism?
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April is Autism Awareness Month, so this episode focuses on exactly that - Autism. I explain what autism is, and I chat with the founder of Autism Siblings Ireland - Freya O'Horo. We chat about Freya's journey with Autism Siblings Ireland, life with her little brother Dian and where you can find more resources about autism. This week's incredible y…
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In this episode, I chat about what the letters LGBTQ+ mean, pronouns and neopronouns, and where you can find resources about the LGBTQ+ Community. I also chat with my friend Alex about coming out, what it is like being gay in Ireland today, Ru Paul, and much more. All music this week is linked to the LGBTQ+ Community. Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcas…
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1.3) Teenage Film Directors: Award Winning Covid - 19 Short Films.
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In this week's episode, I chat to Aoife Rees, Michael Keane, and Liam Boland about their filmmaking careers, why they love directing, and why they decided to make short films about the times we live in, as well as so much more. Aoife Rees short film - 'A Guide To The End Of The World'. Michael Keane short film - 'Covid Eire'. Liam Boland short film…
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Welcome one and all to Talk About It. In this very first episode, I discuss why I started this podcast, a bit about me, how young musicians can get involved, and much more! Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcoming guests, daily quotes, mental health tips, and much more. For more: https://linktr.ee/amelhyne --- Send in a v…
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