Made In Chaos with Ryan Curtis

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.

In this episode of Made In Chaos, Ryan Curtis speaks with Gavin Meenan about the life-altering event that shaped who he is today.
Gavin opens up about surviving a tragic accident, living with guilt, navigating therapy, and the ongoing process of self-forgiveness. This conversation explores trauma, men’s mental health, accountability, and what it really means to heal when the past doesn’t disappear.
An honest, heavy, and necessary conversation.

UFC fighter Shauna Bannon joins the Made In Chaos podcast for a deeply honest conversation about the unseen side of elite sport.
From quitting a high-paying finance career to chasing the UFC dream, Shauna breaks down the sacrifices, mental battles, injuries, and emotional lows that came with it, including the aftermath of her debut loss and how close she came to walking away.
A powerful episode on resilience, perspective, and what it really means to go all in.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan sits down with Chris O’Reilly, founder of The Liberty Soup Run. Chris shares his journey from addiction to recovery and how helping homeless people across Dublin became his life’s mission.
They discuss homelessness in Ireland, addiction, stigma, burnout, mental health, recovery, and the power of human connection. Chris speaks honestly about the failures of the system, the importance of compassion, and why nobody chooses to live on the streets.
A raw, emotional conversation about purpose, community, and never giving up on people.

In this episode of Made in Chaos, Ryan Curtis sits down with professional boxer Gary Cully to talk discipline, self-belief, sacrifice, and embracing uncertainty.
Gary reflects on growing up feeling overlooked, choosing training over distractions, and learning to be comfortable alone. He explains how losses shaped his mindset, why visualisation and faith matter, and how chaos is an unavoidable part of both sport and life.
This episode explores consistency, delayed gratification, and separating identity from outcomes — offering grounded lessons for anyone chasing long-term growth.