Podcast Episodes
The complete list of all our episodes. Click on each episode to see extensive show notes & unique workbooks. Available on all podcast platforms.
#52: Cara Lisette - Living with Anorexia
Join the guys as they talk to Cara Lisette, renowned for her blog “Cara’s Corner”, about anorexia. We talk about the triggers, effects on mental health, how difficult it is to overcome the gutting relapses, and what living a healthy lifestyle looks like going forwards. Cara’s story is one of resilience and determination despite all the odds.
#51: Declan Rothwell - Acupuncture; an Ancient Medicine
In this episode, Jim speaks with renowned acupuncture practitioner, Declan Rothwell. Declan, based in Dublin, speaks on his journey towards acupuncture and how he walked away from a secure office job to pursue a career in this Ancient Chinese Medicine. He explains in plain language what are the beliefs underpinning this practice, what are the core aims, and why it can ‘work’ for some people and not for others. Declan also provides clear examples of patient transformations after undergoing acupuncture and what he believes are key tenets to health. This is an insightful chat hearing about a polarising form of healing (especially in the West) from someone who has been practicing for over 25 years. We hope this opens your mind to this ancient medicine and the beliefs underpinning it.
#50: Ariana Grindr - Reflections Of A Drag Queen
In this episode, Jim speaks with Neville Bradley who performs as a Drag Queen under the name Ariana Grindr. This was a conversation that covered a wide variety of areas related to the art form, from how Neville began his Drag career to its political underpinnings to the exponential rise in popularity as a result of TV shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race. Neville also shares both funny and sad stories from his experience over the last few years. We finish on a high note breaking down some of the key terminologies within the Drag world! This is an insightful chat hearing about Drag from someone who has been performing within the relatively fresh, but expanding scene.
#49: Meg Daley Olmert - The Human-Animal Bond
Join Seb as he talks to Meg Daley Olmert about the human-animal bond. Meg is an author of the book “Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond” and we talk about the origins of this special relationship we share with animals and also the science behind it. Meg also shares inspirational stories of projects that have use animals to help rehabilitate humans such as the Warrior Canine Connection and therapy dogs helping Ugandan war survivors.
#48: Joshua Zitser - Losing & Rediscovering the Will to Live
In this episode, The Earthly Delights’ duo speak with music journalist, Joshua Zitser. Joshua speaks very honestly about his struggles with his mental health which led him to lose the will to live, but thankfully instead of taking matters into his own hands he reached out on Twitter, which was his salvation. Joshua also explains how he believes some of his struggles can be attributed to intergenerational trauma which was a fascinating point to make.
#47: Jessica Harris - Moving Forwards with Music
Join us as we talk to Jessica Harris, a music therapist from Ireland. We talk about music therapy, what it entails, what it looks like and what it can help achieve given the right circumstances as well as the troubles to establish it worldwide as a recognised clinical therapy practice.
#46: Umar Kankiya - Dope Black Dads
Join the guys as they talk to Umar Kankiya, one of the many brilliant members of “Dope Black Dads”. We talk about the struggles of dual nationality, bringing up proud Nigerian British children in today’s society and supporting other dope black dads. It’s an eye-opening conversation that shows us just how hard it is to grow up as a black man in Britain and how important it is to have a support network.
#45: Domenique Fragale - Men Behaving Badly
In this episode, Seb speaks to Domenique Fragale, an actor and activist, who has been vocal about the sexual harassment received both online and in person and the need for men to improve their behaviour. We talk about men’s attitudes towards women, the daily struggle of dealing with badly behaved men and what can be done to change social norms and behaviours so that tragic stories like Sarah Everard’s become less and less frequent.
#44: Kadam Adam Starr - Love, Hate, Thoughts, Anxiety
Join the guys as they have the pleasure of talking to Kadam Adam Starr once more. This time they explore where love and hate come from, whether our thoughts define us and how can we manage anxiety and find that inner peace.
#43: Dr Julia Rucklidge - Nutrition & Mental Health
Professor Julia Rucklidge is a clinal psychologist and the director of the mental health and nutrition group at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. This discussion covers many topics but chiefly, why have we underplayed the role of nutrition in relation to mental health and why is nutrition so crucial to our mental well-being.
#42: Emma Albuixech - A Teacher For Life
Join us as we talk to Seb’s most influential teacher, Emma Albuixech, or “Miss” as Seb still calls her to this day. We talk about the incredible impact a teacher can have on their students. We also talk about the unseen stresses teachers go through and how they always try to put their student’s interest above all else. ‘A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.’ – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
#41: Josh Booth - Losing My Dad To Cancer
Join the guys as they speak to one of Seb's best friends for over a decade Josh Booth. Josh lost his dad to cancer in his early twenties but has rarely ever spoken about the impact of this traumatic event and how it is has shifted some of his perspectives and encouraged him to make the most of his time on this earth.
#40: Reverend Roger Quick - Helping The Homeless
In this episode, Reverend Roger shares with us his own battles with mental health and alcoholism, his relationship with faith and his ongoing work with St George's Crypt; a charity that provides accommodation for the homeless and vulnerable, as well as rehabilitation projects and work readiness programmes. His compassion, honesty and relatability really stand out and it was a pleasure to have him on the podcast!
#39: Prof. Ian Hickie - How do We Build a Healthier Society?
Join Jim as he talks to Prof. Ian Hickie who focuses on connection and its impact on our mental health. He talks in detail about what we can learn from indigenous cultures, balancing collective and personal well-being and the significant role of technology in the future of mental health services.
#38: Dr James Cantor - Understanding Pedophilia
In this episode, Dr James Cantor articulately and eloquently dismantles many of the incorrect and unhelpful beliefs surrounding Pedophilia common in the mainstream. He highlights the crucial difference between a Pedophile and a sex offender, how the science indicates that a sexual attraction towards children is a result of brain structure created pre-birth and how our avoidance our difficult conversations is making this issue worse. Dr James also shares some of the patterns he observes from his work as a therapist with paedophiles and how, as a society, we can reduce the possibility of paedophiles committing child molestation.
#37: George Bryant & Jake Appleton - Beer Eye & Men's Mental Health
Join Jim and Seb as they talk to the founders of Beer Eye, a Youtube channel created to help promote conversations about mental health whilst sharing a drink with your friends, whatever your tipple. We talk about what triggered their mental health journeys, how they coped and what led them to create Beer Eye.
#36: Rachel Cunningham - Tackling Loneliness
In this episode, Jim and Rachel discuss the experience of loneliness that is growing and growing for many of us, particularly in such isolating times. Rachel explains how she began learning about the extensive nature of loneliness with a Befriending volunteer service, the results of her subsequent survey, the impact of loneliness on our physical and mental health and how we can all do our part. Tune in to this episode to explore loneliness in an honest chat with some humour along the way, dissect how genuine are our ‘how are you keeping’s?’ find out about Rachel’s website and wholesome email group as well as the healing power of dogs.
#35: Richard Moore - Blinded as a Boy but Forgives
Join Jim and Seb as they interview Richard Moore. Richard Moore was born on 12th July 1961, in Derry, Northern Ireland. Richard’s uncle, Gerard McKinney was shot and killed in January 1972, on what became known as Bloody Sunday. On the 4th May 1972, Richard himself was shot and blinded by a rubber bullet fired by a British soldier (10 years old) whilst on his way home from school. He later chose to embark on a path of forgiveness which entailed befriending the British soldier who shot and blinded him as a boy, meeting the Dalai Lama and not only becoming his friend but his hero and founding the international charity “Children In Crossfire” in 1996.
#34: Seb Siracusa - Sexual Abuse, Betrayal & Forgiveness
In this episode, Seb shares his struggles in dealing with the impact of sexual abuse in his family. He narrates how it caused his family to grow apart, which led to growing resentment and shame towards his Italian heritage. Moving forward is not easy, but he wishes to break the chains this event has had on himself and his family.
#33: Christina Akintoye - Are Africa’s Problems Humanity’s Problems?
Join Seb, as he talks to Christina Akintoye who is British-Nigerian and living in Nigeria. They talk about the SARS crisis that led to the deaths of innocent peaceful protestors in Lagos, Nigeria & discusses how negative perceptions of Africa led to a delayed response worldwide & much more!