Let’s LISTEN! with Ciarán McBreen

Season 5 Eps 1: The KEANE effect!

On the first show of Season Five, we had the pleasure of hosting Brian Keane of Brian Keane Fitness. Brian gave us an insight into his journey, from a primary school teacher to a successful businessman. Brian’s positivity and energy could be felt as soon he turned on his camera; and combined with his knowledge of the fitness industry and business head, Brian has transformed the lives of many.  
Through his programmes, podcasts and award-winning books, Brian is a true inspiration to anyone who is going through the motions in their daily lives; a common theme in today's society! 
If you feel that you have more to offer, have a purpose that is not being fully met, and believe in your own abilities, this episode may just ignite the fire back in you! 
To find out more about Brian or to get in touch, check out @brian_keane_fitness on Instagram or via his website: briankeanefitness.com
 
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Season 4 Eps 5: Catherine O’Farrell - From lying on the side of the road to being an Iron Woman!

In Episode 5 of Season Four, Catherine O’Farrell brings to light her excruciating ordeal of being in a road accident. As Catherine cycled off into the Dubai sunset, a car hit her from behind and left her ‘literally’ hanging on for her life.
With an amazing team of people at the helm, Catherine began to visualize her future positively and created a new pathway that didn't match what she was originally told in the hospital. Catherine, backed by her mother and the doctor refused to accept that she would not walk again, and instead, ran, cycled and swam her way to what she is today - an Iron Woman! For anyone who has experienced a setback, this episode is not to be missed.
 
To find out more about Catherine O’Farrell or to get in touch,  please see her LinkedIn.
 
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Season 4 Eps 4: Helen Farmer - The guilt of a working mum

On today’s show Helen Farmer from Dubai Eye talks about the guilt of being a working mother.  She talks about how her life was transformed when she was engaged, married and pregnant within a year.  She was back at work within 45 days but as her first born turned one, the guilt started to creep in. 
Helen goes on to explain how she tries to juggle being the full time host of ‘Afternoons with Helen Farmer on Dubai Eye 103.8’ and being mother to two girls.  She is the first to admit it is a struggle and she does not have all the answers - and her approach is still a work in progress. 
You can find Helen on her instagram pages at _helenfarmer_
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Season 4 Eps 3: Alistair Dale - Don’t let my mask fool you.

On today's show, Alistair brings us back to his school days where he endured some ‘not so pleasant’ experiences. With teachers who treated Alistair like there was something wrong with him, the ‘misunderstood’ teenage Alistair Dale felt lost in a system that truly was lost!
Alistair explains how his unfortunate past as a teenager has created a passion and motivation to help students today who are also misunderstood. In his compelling story, Allistair tells us about his counselling role at Deira International School, Dubai,  and describes the key strategies he uses to help young people in a very competitive and challenging society teenagers find themselves in. 
Don’t be fooled by what you see on the outside, because Alistair shows us that the inside can paint a very different story!
 
To find out more about Alister Dale please see his LinkedIn.
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Season 4 Eps 2: Samira Cutts - Managing the mind.

Samira Cutts - Managing the mind. 
Today Samira Cutts explains to us what the work of occupational therapists entails and how we can learn to ‘function’’ better through the use of occupational therapy. 
With key ingredients of physical therapy, psychology, sociology and anthropology coming together, Samira musters up a range of strategies that can support the body and mind to work collaboratively to alleviate persistent chronic pain. 
Are you in chronic pain? Are you struggling to do things that you use to do? Listen out to hear what you can do to make YOUR LIFE BETTER.
To find out more about Samira, check out her Instagram at @samiracutts or here on LinkedIn Samira Cutts.
 
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Season 4 Eps 1: Sean O’Shea - Professional sport and its challenges

Professional sport and its challenges 
To kick start off season 4 we had the pleasure to talk to Sean O’Shea, Director of Football and Cognita Schools Middle East.
Sean shares with us that life as a professional football coach isn't an easy role to fill, but his passion and desire to make it to the top gives Sean the drive to get up every day to lace his football boots and grab his whistle. 
In this episode, Sean recalls his own challenging story of falling short of becoming a professional footballer, and identifies the challenges young boys and girls face in today's society with ‘not making it’. 
With wellness and mental health as the focal point, Sean provides us with a clear understanding of how the care of the athletes is at the forefront of the coach's objective; something that maybe wasn't so prevalent when he took to the field for Huddersfield in the 1990s. 
For anyone who has an interest in sports or anyone whose children would like to make it professionally, this episode is not to be missed. 
To find out more about Sean, check out his Instagram on @seanoshea82 and @cognitaschools. 
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Season 3 - Eps 6: Linda Bonnar - Finding body compassion

For episode 6 of session 3, we talk to life coach Linda Bonnar. Linda shares with us her challenges with regard to an eating disorder and how this had such a profound impact on her education, home life and relationships. 
Through her own understanding of the disorder, the support of her family and the many hours of cognitive training and therapy, Linda tells us how she overcame such challenges and explains the life choices she made to make her ‘cope’ with the illness. This is a truly honest and emotional episode where Linda shows that even today, finding body compassion dosnt come easy!
To find out more about the strategies identified by Linda, check out her amazing books that provide simple and realistic tools to help people overcome a range of challenges: ‘Press play’ and ‘Just three things’. You can connect with Linda on instagram @lindbonnar_lifecoaching or Linkedin by searching Linda Bonnar.
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Season 3 Eps 5: Achieving your goals in 2023

In this New Years’ Day special, Ciarán provides some top tips and tricks to help you achieve your goals for 2023.  We discuss:
Setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Bound)
State Management – How to get you in the right physical and emotional state to achieve your goal
How to set goals and take actions that make you happy
From everybody at CMB Coaching, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you lots of success in 2023.
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Season 3 Eps 4: Sandy Stirling - My extreme way to cope with mental abuse

In episode 4, Sandy Stirling tells us about the challenges he has experienced with a troubled marriage and the heartache associated with life in a broken family.
Sandy shares with us the lengths he went to help him overcome such challenges, and gives us a taste of the amazing work he is currently doing for MND (Motor Neurone Disease). As Sandy says, it could be a one-hour cycle or 24 hours on the saddle, we can all play a part to support this wonderful cause. The ultimate goal? To help find a cure for MND! Are you ready to hop on your bike for MND 24?
To find out more, please contact Sandy at: Sandy.stirling@mnd24.com
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Season 3 Eps 3 - James Greenan - RIVERDANCE-ing his way to the top

Today we talk to James Greenen; the principal dancer from the world-renowned Irish dancing show ‘Riverdance’.  In this episode, James shares with us his Irish dancing journey and the bank of skills that helps him perform to a global audience year after year. 
In addition, James takes us on the Riverdance tour and gives us a taste of the stresses and strains associated with it; both physically and mentally. 
For anyone out there who wants to believe that dreams do come true, and who may need some inspiration to meet that dream, this podcast is for you.
You can find out more about James on @jimbogreenan on Instagram. 
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