Sober Mess Podcast

Apr 15 2025 145 ep. 54 mins 5
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A few years ago, I hit rock bottom—drinking to escape and struggling with my mental health. A final cry for help led me to a new way of life. Now, 12 years sober at 34, I host an award-winning podcast sharing powerful conversations with incredible people. We dive into the sober tools that heal and connect us—nature, hiking, sea swimming, and the outdoors. Real talk, real journeys. Connect: https://bit.ly/3w66W3Q

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E158: Séamus Reynolds - Mindful Rambler, The Kickboxing Yogi

Apr 15 2025 79 mins  
In this episode, I’m joined by Séamus, aka The Mindful Rambler—a yoga, martial arts, and mindfulness instructor based in Dublin. Séamus shares his powerful journey through sobriety and how it led him to a more grounded, connected life. We talk about the healing power of movement, breath, and presence, and how these tools can support mental wellness and personal freedom. It’

E157: Will Boyle: Running a 2:39 Marathon & Living Sober

Mar 24 2025 57 mins  
Today in joined by my very good friend Will Boyle. Will is a rising force in the endurance world, recently smashing a 2:39 marathon in Barcelona. A committed runner and proud member of the sober community, Will believes the true secret to performance isn’t just in the training—it’s in the people you surround yourself with. His journey is one of discipline, self-discovery, and

E156: Dylan Evans - Beating Cancer & Taking on the English ROC Triathlon

Mar 18 2025 56 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Evans, a two-time cancer survivor who refuses to let adversity define him. After first overcoming Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2018, Dylan faced a relapse in 2024, enduring chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant to get back into remission. Now, he’s taking on an immense physical challenge—the English ROC Triathlon—to raise funds for Macmilla

Marking 12 Years Sober in Japan – Freedom from Fear

Mar 13 2025 38 mins  
I went to Japan to mark 12 years sober, not just to celebrate not drinking, but to embrace the freedom sobriety has given me. From flying across the country on bullet trains, trying skiing for the first time, and fully embracing 7-Eleven’s elite food, this trip was all about new experiences. Sobriety has taken away the fear, and now anything feels possible. Grateful everyday.

E155: (Roostar) - The Path to Sobriety: How Roostar Found Hope

Feb 11 2025 79 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Roostar, whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Originally from Essex, England, Rooster now lives his in Galway. He shares his powerful story of loss, addiction, and redemption—starting with the devastating loss of his sister at a young age, which led him to alcohol as a way to cope. Caught up in trouble and gang life, Ro

E154: Lee Tutty - Our Biggest Mistakes Are Our Greatest Lessons

Feb 05 2025 60 mins  
Today, I’m joined by my great friend Lee Tutty, who shares his powerful journey through addiction and the path he took to recovery. With hope, courage, and faith, Lee overcame his struggles and found a new way forward. He talks about the people who supported him along the way and the role they played in his sober journey. Now working in education, Lee is passionate about helping

E153: Darren Scanlon - The Sober Hiker

Jan 12 2025 56 mins  
Today I'm grateful to be joined by my very good friend Darren Scanlon, a man who turned his life around and is now living proof of the power of determination and community. Darren opens up about how he faced the harsh reality that if he didn’t change his health, drinking habits, and lifestyle, he wouldn’t live long enough to see his kids grow up. That realization sparked his jo

E152: Jason Brophy - Balancing Fatherhood, Business, and 15 Years of Sobriety

Dec 18 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Jason Brophy — a man who wears many hats: transformation coach, entrepreneur, and dedicated father of two. With 15 years of sobriety, Jason shares his incredible journey of overcoming challenges, building a successful online coaching business, and previously running Men’s Hair Co. We dive into what it takes to balance work, pare

E151: Domenico Rea - Overcoming Fear and Finding Laughter in Stand-Up Comedy

Dec 11 2024 73 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Dom Rea, stand-up comedian and owner of Dun Laoghaire’s legendary Miami Cafe, a fish and chip shop that’s been serving the community for over 100 years. Dom shares his journey into comedy, how he overcame the fear of failure, and the surprising ways working in one of Dun Laoghaire’s busiest chippers helped sharpen his comedic skills. We dive i

E150: Sarah Lawlor - A Journey Into Mental Health & Mindfulness

Nov 05 2024 62 mins  
Today, I was joined by my friend Sarah Lawlor, an inspiring figure in the world of mental health advocacy. As a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse and Daffodil Nurse, Sarah brings her clinical expertise and genuine compassion to each role, focusing on empowering others to take charge of their mental health. With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness, she