E159: Conor Byrne - Beating the Odds and Finding Peace
In this powerful episode, I sit down with one of my best friends, Conor Byrne — a runner, mental health advocate, and five years sober after getting sober at the age of 20. Conor opens up about his journey through addiction, psychosis, and time spent in treatment centers, and how he slowly rebuilt his life through recovery, running, and sea dips. From the depths of despair to crossing the finish line of a marathon, Conor’s story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and hope. Whether you’re in recovery or just need a reminder of the strength of the human spirit, this episode is one you won’t forget.
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E158: Séamus Reynolds - Mindful Rambler, The
Kickboxing Yogi
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’s an honest, inspiring conversation with someone who truly lives his practice.
Follow Séamus on Instagram: @mindful_rambler
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E157: Will Boyle: Running a 2:39 Marathon & Living Sober
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 connection, both on and off the road. In this episode, he shares how sobriety fuels his success and why community is the ultimate performance enhancer.
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E156: Dylan Evans - Beating Cancer & Taking on the English ROC Triathlon
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 Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity that has been there for him every step of the way.
We talk about his journey through cancer, the resilience it takes to keep fighting, and why he’s pushing his limits with this grueling endurance race. Dylan’s story is one of determination, grit, and proving that anything is possible.
Dylan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.fighting.arborist?igsh=ZWRzODU5cnhocndx
Support Dylan’s Fundraiser: Donate here
https://www.justgiving.com/page/dylan-evans-1730837606269?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%252Fdylan-evans-1730837606269&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYOu3VhIjZH2SkXNV1Ant5BUokThllnz0-npBFydXGP2tGZoozJtFaA00s_aem_tQktW6W_293DW_i7ANIurQ
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Marking 12 Years Sober in Japan – Freedom from Fear
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.
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.
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