The Selfie Show

This episode explores being and feeling adventurous and Niamh Shaw joins us as the expert voice on the importance of dreaming big! Niamh is an Irish engineer, scientist, writer and performer. She believes in Dreaming Big and is on a mission to get to Space! We also hear from Sean Tracey in relation to his filmmaking career. He won young filmmaker of the year in Ireland in 2017.

This episode explores the emotion of courage.  Blessing Dada talks about her struggles with her mental health her whole life, challenges with her health having fibromyalgia which leads to chronic pain and what it means to have mental health challenges in the black community.

In this episode we explore the emotion of bravery. Conor Power talks about how he rescued a sea swimmer during stormy conditions. The programme will also hear from Barry Dempsey, who works with marginalised young people – he will discuss the importance of coming out of your comfort zone.

n this episode on the Selfie Show we explore the emotion of determination. Blessing Kingsley will chat about her soccer career and her studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. While Tony Humphrey’s – psychologist, author and international speaker – will chat about the psychology of determination, mindset and the science behind gratitude.

This Sunday night on the Selfie Show we explore the emotion of disappointment. Student Jonah Colgan will discuss his relationship with sport and how he went from feeling defeated to empowered. While, Psychologist, Louise Kervick who is an expert in adolescent therapy talks about how we manage disappointment and bouncing back after something doesn’t go to plan.

This Sunday night on the Selfie Show we explore the emotion of empowerment. Sarah Jane Corbett tragically lost her Mom when she was 12 weeks old and her Dad died suddenly when she was 8. Sarah is the author of best-selling children’s book “Noodle Loses Dad”, which helped her to process her loss. While Niall Breslin also known as Bressie is one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring health advocates, musician, podcaster & co-founder of A Lust for Life will discuss the courage it takes to turn something so difficult into something to help others.

This episode explores the emotion and theme of Calmness and Louise Kervick joins us as the expert voice to talk to us about flexible thinking, grounding yourself and how to step back and stay present when the going gets tough. Caillum is an 18 year old with a strong passion for sustainable development, climate justice and education equality; working at local, national and international level to have the voices of young people heard. Louise is an expert in adolescent therapy working with young people experiencing transformations on many levels throughout this period of their life.

This episode explores the emotion and theme of Optimism and Allison Keating joins us as the expert voice to talk to us about the importance of curiosity, openness and grounding in taking risks and trying new things. Róisín was chosen to be interviewed as she is a really optimistic and charismatic young person who believes that everyday is a fresh start. Allison is a very well-known and respected psychologist, columnist and media contributor.

This episode explores the emotion and theme of Compassion and Dr. Ciarán McMahon joins us as the expert voice to talk to us about the psychology of social media and how youth mental health needs are often being met on social media platforms such as TikTok. Sean Flanagan was chosen because he has become an online sensation focusing on self-care and mental health. He has a growing TikTok following of over 180K people having only set up his profile in February. Dr. Ciarán McMahon is an author, scientist, historian, and philosopher specialising in social media and cyber security.

This episode explores the emotion and theme of Strength and Áine Connaire joins us as the expert voice to talk to us about the courage it takes to reach out to others when struggling, the power of vulnerability and adopting self-compassion. Brandon was chosen to be interviewed after going viral for posting his story about contracting COVID-19. Brandon is now working at the hospital where he was treated and wants to become a nurse to help others. Áine is a counsellor and adolescent psychotherapist based in Mullingar.

This episode explores the theme of Energy and Bressie joins us as the expert voice to talk to us about social media, the power of pausing through mindfulness and cultivating self-awareness. Lauren was chosen as she is one of Ireland’s leading ‘TikTokkers’; a Carlow teen who has been selected to front an innovative campaign by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC). Niall Breslin also known as Bressie is one of Irelands most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates and public speakers, musician, podcaster and he is co-founder of A Lust for Life.

The last of the episodes in this 12-part series explores the theme of Hope and Alison Keating joins us as the expert voice to talk to us about the power of survival instincts, staying present and grounded optimism. Ellen was swept out to sea last year on her paddle board along with her cousin Sara Feeney. They were lost at sea for 15 hours before finally being rescued by a fisherman and his son. Allison is a very well-known and respected psychologist, columnist and media contributor.