Empathic Exchange
by PCI College
Latest episode
Ep. 20 | Walking Both Paths: Living With and Learning About ADHD
Ep. 20 | Walking Both Paths: Living With and Learning About ADHD
About this podcast
Welcome to Empathic Exchange, a podcast hosted by a qualified therapist and made to give listeners easy-to-understand insights on important mental health challenges.
Each episode centres around an honest and thought-provoking conversation with guests sharing their stories and experiences — From mental health professionals & advocates to people with lived experiences.
Our goal is to help break the stigma & foster empathy by creating a platform for authentic discussions about mental health challenges, triumphs, and everything in between.
Join us as we explore the human side of mental well-being, helping you to better understand the complexities of mental health in today's world.
Our podcast is hosted by Dan O'Mahony a qualified Counsellor & Psychotherapist & lecturer at PCI College - Ireland's leading provider of education in the fields of counselling, psychotherapy, & mental health.
To find out more visit: www.pcicollege.ie
Episodes
The newest 20 of 21 episodes
- Ep. 20 | Walking Both Paths: Living With and Learning About ADHD · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1 Join us for a thoughtful conversation as Dan chats with Judy, who reflects on her personal experience of ADHD and how it inspired a deeper path of learning and…
- Ep. 19 | Silent Seasons: A Mother’s Story from Ireland’s Hidden Past · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this deeply moving episode, Dan sits down with Anne Marie who shares her experience of being an unmarried mother in Ireland over 40 years ago. She reflects on the societal…
- Ep. 18 | A Full-Circle Journey of An Unspoken Grief - One Mother's Refusal of Silence · 1 h 6 minThis Episode is in honour of: Alice and her Special Babies in the Sheridan & Hagan family. For all the Women who felt Unseen, Unheard in their immeasurable loss, for you, your…
- Ep. 17 | Male Vulnerability, Being Lost, Shame & the Importance of Expression Episode · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 17This Episode is a deep conversation exploring what it means for men to feel lost, vulnerable, and burdened by shame, and why expressing emotions is not just healthy but essential…
- Ep. 16 | A Daughter’s Story: Mental Illness, Loss, and Resilience · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this moving and intimate episode, Chantelle shares the deeply personal story that shaped her life and guided her toward the work she does today. She opens up about growing up…
- Ep. 15 | Becoming & Unbecoming: The Psychological Journey Into Motherhood · 45 minIn this episode, we dive into the emotional and psychological transformation that happens when a person becomes a mother. Joining me is Martina, who has not only studied this…
- Ep. 14 | Why Nature Matters – The Healing Power of Biophilia · 48 minIn this episode, we are joined by Kevin as we explore why humans instinctively turn toward nature when life feels overwhelming. From the concept of biophilia—our innate pull…
- Ep. 13 | From Chaos to Calm: A Journey of Nervous System Healing · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with someone who transformed their life by healing a dysregulated nervous system through body-led therapy. From living in a constant…
- Ep. 12 | Inside the Fog: A Conversation About Depression · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode, we sit down with Lisa, who openly shares their journey through periods of depression and how it has shaped their outlook on life. From the early signs they…
- Ep. 11 | Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Reality of Narcissistic Abuse · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tara, a survivor of narcissistic abuse to uncover what life is really like behind the facade. She shares her journey from the subtle…
- Ep. 10 | Healing or Harm? The Importance of Qualified Help in Mental Wellness · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode, two licensed therapists sit down to explore the importance of seeking appropriate, evidence-based support for mental health. From navigating emotional overwhelm…
- Ep. 09 | Breaking Chains: A Journey from Addiction to Empowerment · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this moving and inspiring episode, we sit down with Emily, a brave woman who opens up about her battle with addiction and the powerful path she forged to recovery. With…
- Ep. 9.5 | Bonus Episode Sunshine and Sadness: Understanding Summer Onset SAD · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this special bonus episode, we flip the script as one therapist interviews another to unpack a lesser-known mental health challenge: Seasonal Affective Disorder in the summer…
- Ep. 08 | Childfree by Choice: A Personal and Professional Perspective · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Margaret, who not only embraces a childfree life but also works as a therapist supporting others in their journeys of choice and…
- Ep. 07 | Strength in the Storm: A Journey Through Cancer with Jacinta O'Brien · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this powerful episode, we follow Jacinta’s deeply personal journey through cancer—a story of resilience, fear, hope, and transformation. She shares the raw realities of…
- Ep. 06 | A Father's Grief: Love, Loss, and Living On with John Wills · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this profoundly moving episode, John shares the heartbreaking story of losing his daughter Eibhlin, navigating the depths of bereavement, and finding a way forward through…
- Ep. 05 | The Inner Voice: Conversations on Self-Worth with Kristina Moore · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 5We are joined in this episode by Kristina Moore, who explores her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Struggling with self-doubt and an…
- Ep. 04 | Beyond the Label: Understanding BPD with Eirnín Cahill · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode, we sit down for an honest and insightful conversation with Eirnín, who shares her personal journey with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). From navigating…
- Ep. 3 | Finding Strength in Difference: A Conversation about Autism with Rachel Ennis · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 3On this episode of Empathic Exchange, host Dan welcomes Rachel Ennis, a counselling-psychotherapy student in training at PCI College. During this conversation, Rachel sheds light…
- Ep. 2 | Anxiety the Frenemy with Karen O'Neill · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this heartfelt episode of Anxiety the Frenemy, we dive deep into the complexities of living with anxiety. Our guest, Karen O'Neill, shares her deeply personal journey — from…
