Life and Depth with Ryan McDaid

In this episode, I sit down with Bosco Reid to explore how surviving multiple serious health crises reshaped his outlook on life, health, and purpose.Bosco shares his experiences with meningitis, a prostate cancer diagnosis caught early through routine checks, and a later heart scare that required emergency intervention, all while believing he was fit and healthy.We talk about how facing mortality changes priorities, why emotional health and social connection matter as much as physical fitness, and how finding purpose often comes through adversity rather than comfort.This is a reflective conversation about resilience, prevention, and the deeper lessons that emerge when life forces you to slow down and reassess what truly matters.=========================================Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Cancer news and why health can change instantly01:08 - Bosco’s background and meningitis in 198303:49 - Being “very fit” but still getting seriously ill10:14 - Why athletes can struggle when they stop winning13:00 - Coaching, discipline, and sport as community20:45 - Why overly competitive sport makes people quit22:10 - Fitness imbalance and the hidden cost of skipping cardio23:21 - The 2 biggest longevity predictors: grip strength and VO₂ max23:49 - Parkrun: the simplest health habit Bosco recommends28:44 - Prostate cancer story and the moment everything changed39:28 - PSA testing: why early detection matters45:05 - The weekly baseline: cardio + resistance training48:34 - Sleep, REM, and emotional healing53:10 - Cholesterol, statins, and Bosco’s 2019 heart event01:00:07 - Cardio, diet, and preventative checks you should actually do01:07:06 - Why sitting destroys your lower back01:13:05 - Strength training basics and avoiding common mistakes01:16:20 - “Japanese walking” (interval walking) for heart health01:19:39 - Loneliness and cardiovascular risk01:20:03 - Why CPR training should be taught in schools01:24:13 - Final thoughts and where to find Bosco

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne McCloskey, a retired GP from Derry who has been suspended by the General Medical Council for challenging the official narrative regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anne opens up about her transition from a respected physician to a whistleblower, detailing the alleged vaccine injuries she witnessed in her practice and the aggressive legal battles she has fought against regulatory bodies. We discuss the realities of her suspension, her imprisonment for refusing to pay fines, and her conviction that current global health policies are driven by financial interests rather than patient safety. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about medical censorship, the ethics of healthcare, and the personal cost of standing against the establishment.=========================================Timecodes:00:00 - Suspension update & Introduction 00:43 - Medical background03:23 - Early skepticism06:40 - Midazolam protocols 09:30 - Returning to work12:50 - Story of a teenage diabetic denied face-to-face care 15:40 - The "COVID Cult" 18:13 - The "financial scam" 21:53 - How GP contracts changed to prioritize pharmaceutical targets 26:56 - Patrick Walsh’s data on excess mortality in Ireland 31:26 - The specific video and patient cases that led to suspension 34:00 - The "Midnight Email" from the Chief Medical Officer 37:50 - The "Anti-Human" Agenda: Technocracy and control 42:30 - Fear in the medical community45:40 - The decline of medical education and student debt slavery 50:40 - The end of the NHS and the push for digital health 56:34 - The legal battle01:02:40 - Personal tragedy and the refusal to adjourn hearings 01:08:40 - Imprisonment01:10:47 - Challenging the court jurisdiction: The "Strawman" argument 01:15:20 - Confronting "Naked Evil" and the spiritual battle

In this episode, I sit down with computing researcher, lecturer and expert Eoghan Furey to discuss the chaotic world of information overload and the alarming rise of artificial intelligence. We explore how social media algorithms secretly manipulate our worldviews, the hidden dangers of intrusive data tracking, and why we are rapidly losing our ability to think independently. Eoghan explains the concept of "Emotographics," the controversial impact of ChatGPT on education, and how big tech companies aggressively monetise our attention. We also dive into the psychological effects of screen time on children and the subtle ways technology permanently alters our behaviour. This conversation reveals the reality of digital addiction and the critical need to reclaim our cognitive freedom before it is too late.=========================================Timecodes:00:00 - Intro: The Age of Information Overload 00:50 - Losing Independent Thought to Algorithms 04:07 - The Attention Economy: "You Are The Product" 06:51 - The Hidden Cost of Wearable Tech Data 08:29 - Society’s Fragile Reliance on Technology 13:42 - Emotographics: How Tech Predicts Your Feelings 16:40 - The Global Race for AI Chips (NVIDIA) 20:40 - Why Siri & Alexa Failed vs. ChatGPT 24:35 - Is AI Destroying Critical Thinking Skills? 29:40 - The Black Box Problem: Why We Trust AI Too Much 38:56 - Sci-Fi Predictions Coming True (iRobot & The Matrix) 44:03 - The "Library of Everything": Dangers of AI for Kids 50:07 - The End of Privacy & DNA Data Risks 59:53 - Who Programs the Values? (The Bias Problem) 01:07:34 - Cambridge Analytica: 5,000 Data Points on You 01:12:00 - The Dopamine Trap: Likes, Validation, & Addiction 01:18:45 - Using Minecraft to Teach Healthy Habits 01:21:40 - The Correlation Between Screens and Anxiety 01:32:45 - Why Phones Should Be Banned in Schools 01:37:00 - The Death of Attention Spans 01:47:08 - The Rise of Narcissism & Need for Community

Ryan sits down with John McCarron, a local historian, artist, and storyteller from Buncrana, Donegal, to explore the fascinating story of the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway — once the lifeline of the northwest.John brings to life the rise and fall of the Donegal railways, from their ambitious beginnings in the 1800s to their quiet disappearance in the 1950s. He traces how the rail lines shaped communities, connected isolated towns, and even carried generations of emigrants on their journeys to new lives abroad.We explore:• The origins of the Lough Swilly line and how it transformed life in Donegal• The golden years of travel, trade, and tourism between Derry and Buncrana• How the partition and the arrival of cars and lorries led to the railway’s decline• The folklore of the “Ghost Train” and other local legends• The rebirth of the railway’s spirit through the modern Inishowen Greenway Project• John’s personal mission to preserve local heritage through storytelling and public artThis episode is more than a journey through railway history — it’s a love letter to Donegal’s past, a reminder of how deeply our landscapes are tied to memory, movement, and meaning.

Ryan sits down with Jenna McCusker, host of My Life and Me and founder of House of Sense. Jenna shares her extraordinary story of resilience — from the pain of divorce and emotional abuse to the unimaginable challenge of being told she would never walk again after a spinal injury.What began as tragedy became transformation. Through faith, humour, and an unbreakable love for her son, Jenna rebuilt her life — learning to walk again, confronting OCD, and turning her experiences into platforms for healing and connection.Jenna’s story is one of survival, grace, and humour in the face of hardship. Her journey reminds us that even when life breaks us — body, heart, or mind — we can still rise, rebuild, and find purpose again.