Made In Chaos with Ryan Curtis

In this episode of Made In Chaos, Ryan Curtis sits down with ultra endurance athlete Darragh Morgan, the first man to ever swim around the coastline of Ireland.
Darragh opens up about the mental battles behind extreme endurance, the obsession with chasing impossible goals, and why some people feel the need to push themselves far beyond normal limits. From running across Ireland to spending hours alone in the ocean fighting the voice in his head telling him to quit, this conversation dives deep into discipline, suffering, purpose, and what happens when the goal is finally over.
We talk about self-doubt, regret, faith, loneliness, mental resilience, and why the hardest part isn’t always the challenge, sometimes it’s life after it.
This is one of the most intriguing conversations yet on Made In Chaos.

Ryan Curtis is joined by Jen Healy for a deep conversation about trauma, addiction, healing, and the mindset patterns that keep people stuck.

Jen shares her experience working in recovery, mental health and personal development, explaining why many people stay trapped in victim mentality, repeat the same cycles, and struggle to truly change their lives.

They talk about the reality of healing, the dangers of the wellness industry, loneliness, relationships, purpose, spirituality, and why real growth requires brutal honesty.

This episode covers:Trauma, addiction, mindset, healing, personal growth, spirituality, mental health, and breaking destructive patterns.

Kevin Shanahan, known as Miracle Man Kev , has died twice.
Once for 42 minutes.
Once for 93 minutes.
Doctors didn’t expect him to survive, but somehow he did.
In this episode, Kevin joins Ryan Curtis to talk about cardiac arrest, brain injury, recovery, chronic pain, mindset, and the reality of rebuilding your life after everything is taken from you.
They discuss the mental side of recovery, losing your identity, dealing with frustration, finding purpose after trauma, and why attitude can be the difference between giving up and fighting back.
This is a in depth conversation about survival, stubbornness, and refusing to quit when life should have ended.
If you enjoy stories about resilience, near-death experiences, mindset, and overcoming adversity then this episode is for you.

In this episode of Made In Chaos, Ryan sits down with Paralympic table tennis player Colin Judge for one of the most honest conversations yet.
Colin opens up about growing up with a disability, hiding behind prosthetics, struggling with confidence, and feeling like he didn’t belong. He shares what it was like missing out on the Paralympics by one place, moving abroad to go all in on sport, and the mental toll of pouring everything into one goal.
But this episode goes deeper than sport.
Colin talks about:
– Taking full accountability for your life
– Why failure became his biggest advantage
– The danger of blaming the external
– Setting small goals when you're at rock bottom
– Why most fear is created in your own head
– Becoming the role model he never had
Now chasing LA 2028 while building a platform that impacts thousands, Colin is on a mission to shift perspectives and help people see their circumstances differently.
If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, insecure, or afraid to take action , this episode is for you.

Cheryl Lyons went from doing makeup clients in her mam’s sitting room to running multiple businesses, without a roadmap, a safety net, or a job for life.
In this episode of Made in Chaos, Cheryl shares what it really takes to go all-in on yourself, the fear that comes with growth, and why chasing passion over security changed her life forever.
We dive into:
Leaving “safe” jobs behind

Taking financial risks with no guarantees

Imposter syndrome & the terror barrier

Redefining success, money & fulfillment

Balancing ambition, motherhood & purpose

A powerful conversation for anyone who feels stuck, afraid to take the leap, or craving more from life.