The Off Your Head Podcast

Nov 09 2021
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Welcome to the Off Your Head Podcast. In this podcast we will be talking about all things addiction and recovery. We will also be talking about grief, mental health, sports injury recovery and the connected success stories. The topics discussed are the opinions and experiences of the presenter and guests. If you have been affected by anything discussed in the podcast, please seek professional help.

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The only way is up with Stephen Rafferty.

Nov 09 2021 76 mins  
Oh it is so good to be back and what a way to kick off Season 2!Episode 1: On the Podcast, we welcome Newcastle man and rising star, Stephen Rafferty. Stephen talks about growing up and how his love for music came about. We learn how a lead role in a play gave him the kick start he needed. Stephen talks about starting off in the entertainment business (which I personally know, isn�

“Some journeys can be only travelled alone!” With Kegs.

Jul 26 2021 64 mins  
Episode 23: On the Podcast we welcome Tyrone Tiktoker, Cathair Curran (otherwise known as Kegs). Kegs talks about family life and growing up in Loughmacrory. With the perfect childhood and post primary, he could not wait to hit the city and university life in Belfast. Leaving home and gaining independence in a big city was perfect for a social butterfly like Kegs. He talks about se

We do recover with Danni Smyth.

Jul 13 2021 49 mins  
Episode 22: On the Podcast we welcome Manchester born, Danielle Smyth. Danni talks about growing up in Manchester and how well she was brought up. Like anyone growing up, she was taught the difference between right & wrong, but she began to prefer taking the wrong option. She talks about turning her back on the people who loved her and this is where the problems began. She fell

What’s for you won’t pass you With Shauna Taggart.

Jul 04 2021 59 mins  
Episode 21: On the Podcast we welcome Downpatrick Make-up Artist, Shauna Taggart. Shauna talks about growing up and how she dreamed of working on tv from an early age. She talks about going to uni and how becoming a make-up artist was the last thing on her mind. Getting a job in tv is not easy and it takes time and patience. It all paid off when jobs started coming in. As a freelan

When (The Theatre of) Dreams come true....... With Ruairi Croskery.

Jun 28 2021 90 mins  
Episode 20: On the Podcast we welcome Annsborough man, Ruairi Croskery. Ruairi talks about his love of football and playing for Castlewellan from the tender age of 5. He gives an insight into the influence and encouragement of his dad and the impact this had on his future. His career took off and he moved up the ranks at local football clubs. Then, a memorable day arrived and he wa

Music was my first love with Finbarr Keaveney.

Jun 21 2021 65 mins  
Episode 19: On the Podcast we welcome Newcastle music man, Finbarr Keaveney. Bringing Finbarr on to talk about his career was an absolute joy. Finbarr takes it back to the beginning - where he was born, growing up and where the love for music came from. Did his love for music just happen or did someone have a massive impact on his future career? Moving through the years with music

The C word is used with everything with Sir Stevo Timothy.

Jun 14 2021 56 mins  
Episode 18: On the Podcast we welcome Galway Comedian, Sir Stevo Timothy. As many know, Sir Stevo is a very funny guy but did anyone really know what was going behind closed doors? The struggles he had with anxiety from an early age and the use of Alcohol to help him escape. That lead to self destruction and took him to a dark, dark place. Moving on years later, Sir Stevie has beco

“The highs and low of Gaa with Mark Poland”

Jun 07 2021 63 mins  
Episode 17: On the Podcast we welcome ex Longstone & Down player, Mark Poland. Mark talks about playing football at an early age for his local club Longstone and his love for the sport - It was always part of his life coming from a GAA family. He talks about the influence of both parents, taking him to training and preparing his kit (and doing the same for all his siblings!). M

Everything happens for a reason with Piaras Fitzpatrick.

May 31 2021 60 mins  
Episode 16: On the Podcast we welcome Castlewellan fitness coach, Piaras Fitzpatrick. Piaras talks about growing up and spending all his days outside. He surrounded himself in nature from an early age and this came back to him later in life. Piaras talks about the madness of partying and bouncing from job to job - just living for the weekend. He talks about how his life changed for

What's on the menu with Alex Greene.

May 23 2021 93 mins  
Episode 15: On the Podcast we welcome Dundrum Chef, Alex Greene. Alex talks about his teenage years working on the farm and as a dish washer in local restaurant, The Bucks Head. Did he think he would be one of the UK’s top chefs? Not a chance he thought... but years later the judges at The Great British Menu definitely thought otherwise! He talks about moving from kitchen to kitc