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The Wellness Project
Hosted by Stephen Stuart · EN
THE WELLNESS PROJECT WAS CREATED BY AUTHOR ANGELA DOYLE STUART TO SIMPLY INCREASE WELLNESS AMONG ITS READERS. ANGELA HAS WORKED IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY FOR OVER 17 YEARS.
However, her need for wellness increased with the losses of her mother, sister, daughter and father. Over the years Angela found various ways of finding joy and positive well being. Here, through The Wellness Project in memory of her loved ones she’s brought a collaboration of brilliant minds together to share their stories on how they keep well. Articles from TV presenter Daithi O Se, Holocaust survivor and international person of the year winner Tomi Reichental, Derek O’Neill winner of the international humanitarian award in recognition of his charity work, best selling author of 20 personal development books and the owner of Creacon Wellness Retreat, international best selling author Lorna Byrne, radio talk show host Eimear Ni Bhraonain, Kathleen Chada who lost her two beautiful boys to murder yet offers hope in the darkest hour and lots more. Features from celebrity chef Edward Hayden on feel good foods and recipes. Guided sound healing meditation from Sylvia Shirley through the healing and wellness center Carlow. Nutritionist tips, fitness advice, professional psychotherapy advice from Karen Whelan and lots more. “The intention has and always will be to offer stories that might inspire and increase well being. “When I was at my lowest after my little sister’s murder it was reading books that inspired me, listening to positive talks, good food, exercise and especially meditation. I hope that this site will somehow bring a comfort to someone who might need it. I’m not saying it’s the answer to someone’s suffering but it’s a glimmer of light in the darkness. ” So stick around, unwind and when you leave, I hope your day is someway lighter.
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Neil Gunning Health and Wellness Professional
Jun 24, 201900:57:58Tap to summarizeNeil is a Health and Wellness Professional. Specialising in long term Habit based Nutrition Coaching, Personal Training and Motivational Coaching. “I am not here to sell myself as a coach, I am here to encourage you to think of your future – as the best version of yourself – living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We will work together to build new eating and lifestyle habits that you can sustain for the rest of your life. Real results take time and consistency and that is exactly what this program offers if you are committed to change.” You can check out Neil on: Website: https://procoach.app/coachneil Email: Neilgunning@gmail.com Tel: 0851234560 To follow along my journey on social media: Instagram: http://@RebuildNeilPT You can also check out plenty of wellness related resources from life coaching, nutrition, fitness, wellbeing, therapy and much more on www.wellnessproject.ie
Transcribe →John Evoy Founder of Men's Sheds
Jun 24, 201900:35:28Tap to summarizeAngela and Stephen sat down with John Evoy who is the Social Enterprise Development Manager at SIFI. John is best known as the founder of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. Set up in 2011 it now has 420 member sheds with 10,000 participating men each week. John has won a number of awards for his work with Men’s Sheds, and for his previous work in men’s well-being and social entrepreneurship, including an Irish People of the Year Award in 2015. You can also check out plenty of wellness related resources from life coaching, nutrition, fitness, wellbeing, therapy and much more on www.wellnessproject.ie
Transcribe →Father Pat Kelly
Jun 24, 201900:54:54Tap to summarizeFather Pat Kelly is an SMA father sits with Angela & Stephen. One of the most uplifting, thought provoking conversations we’ve ever encountered. ”Thank God He’s my judge…and not those Christians….” Father Pat Kelly. You can also check out plenty of wellness related resources from life coaching, nutrition, fitness, wellbeing, therapy and much more on www.wellnessproject.ie
Transcribe →John Whelan
Jun 24, 201901:10:54Tap to summarizeJohn Whelan sits down with Angela and Stephen Stuart for an intense yet hopeful conversation. Not to be listened when children are present as interview is intense at times. Christmas Eve, 2008 Sharon Whelan and her two daughters Zarah 7 and Nadia 2 were murdered by Brian Hennessy. Sharon’s brother John Whelan woke up at 7am Christmas Day to hear of the devastation and horror that would change his life and his family’s life forever. For over ten years John Whelan, an addiction services counselor, husband and father has been the voice for families affected by murder. John founded SAVE (sentencing and victim equality) to bring a voice back to the loved ones left behind. Here in this candid interview with Angela and Stephen Stuart. You can also check out plenty of wellness related resources from life coaching, nutrition, fitness, wellbeing, therapy and much more on www.wellnessproject.ie
Transcribe →Angela Hayes founder of Teac Tom
May 16, 201900:45:05Tap to summarizeAngela Hayes founder of Teac Tom joins Angela and Stephen Stuart for a heart wrenching yet hopeful conversation The Thomas Hayes Trust (THT) was established in February 2014 by Angela Hayes, her children, family and friends following the tragic loss of her son, Thomas to suicide (2010) on the anniversary of his dad’s suicide. At that time she was unaware of the suffering within the community experienced by others in similar circumstances. This awareness was illuminated when her son Alan and Angela were invited to speak on the Late Late Show, in January 2014, to tell their story of how suicide had affected their family. On that night her son Alan performed a song he composed for her called “Survivor” a song he wrote to show her that he was proud of how she had reached out for help through counselling, to help herself and her family navigate the awful pain of grief through suicide. The public response to their story and the song was phenomenal, with people suggesting that Alan’s song be recorded and the proceeds be donated to a charity. It was not her intention at that time to do anything except tell their story however, with the overwhelming response and the launching of the song an opportunity presented to set up the Trust to “support the people of Kilkenny and surrounding areas that have been affected by suicide, and to those who contemplate or contemplated ending their life” Angela says “The Thomas Hayes Trust by helping others will commemorate the life of Thomas – a son, brother and friend”, and to remember his father Tommy You can also check out plenty of wellness related resources from life coaching, nutrition, fitness, wellbeing, therapy and much more on www.wellnessproject.ie
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Father Peter Mcverry the voice for the homeless in Ireland since the 70s
May 6, 201900:49:37Tap to summarizeFather Peter Mcverry has been the voice for the homeless in Ireland since the 70s. Fr McVerry grew up in Newry, Co. Down and was educated at the Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School in Newry and at the Jesuit school at Clongowes Wood College in Co. Kildare. In 1962, he entered the Jesuit Order and was ordained in 1975. From 1974 to 1980, Peter worked in the Inner City in Dublin and there he came into contact with young people who were sleeping on the streets because of their home situation. He opened a hostel for homeless boys, aged 12-16, in 1979 and this subsequently became his life-time work.He saw through the work of this hostel that when the boys reached 16 and needed to leave, they had few options open to them and most ended up back living on the streets. This realisation led him to set about providing services and accommodation for these older youths. In 1980 Peter moved to Ballymun and by the end of 1983 he had founded the Arrupe Society, a charity to tackle homelessness. This charity, subsequently renamed as the Peter McVerry Trust, has progressed from a three bedroom flat in Ballymun to eleven homeless hostels, over 300 apartments, a residential drug detox centre and two drug stabilisation services. His vision for the charity is to support all those living on the margins and to uphold their rights to full inclusion in society. In 2017 the charity worked with over 4,900 vulnerable youths. Father McVerry has also been awarded a number of other high profile awards in recognition of his work with vulnerable young people. Recent awards include: Rehab People of the Year Award – April 2018 Honorary doctorate from the University of Dublin (TCD) – November 2015 UCD Foundation Day Alumni Award in Science – November 2015 Special Award at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 – October 2015 Human Rights Prize – Embassy of France in Ireland – June 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award – Pride of Ireland – June 2014 Freedom of Dublin – March 2014 Professional Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to Irish Society by Griffith College 2011 The Irish Times Living Dublin Award 2009 Reality Person of the Year Award 2009 Meteor Humanitarian Award 2006 The Harry McKillop Irish Spirit Award 2006 ESB Person of the Year Award 2005 Dublin City University Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy Honorary Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. https://www.pmvtrust.ie to find out more ways you can help. You can also check out plenty of wellness related resources from life coaching, nutrition, fitness, wellbeing, therapy and much more on www.wellnessproject.ie
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