This week, I discuss gratitude and how staying grateful can help you stay present and step out of your anxiety. When you are in gratitude, you don’t have anxiety. I also share tips and advice on how to cope with your Anxiety.

My guest is Deirdre Martin.

a Certified StoryBrand Guide Best-Selling Author & Podcast Host

She talks about her life and how Anxiety controlled her life until it did not the real story

Welcome to Mind Matters with Shane Murphy! In this episode, we explore holiday stress, anxiety, and the importance of teaching children boundaries around physical affection. As the festive season brings joy, it also comes with overwhelming pressure—last-minute shopping, financial worries, and social expectations.

Joining me is Michelle Murphy, an expert in relationship and sexuality training for children with intellectual disabilities. We discuss why kids—especially neurodivergent ones—shouldn’t be forced into hugs or kisses and how parents can teach consent, recognize signs of discomfort, and set healthy social boundaries.

Plus, we’ll tackle practical ways to manage holiday anxiety, from mindfulness techniques to overcoming procrastination. Stick around for an insightful conversation that will help you navigate the season with confidence and care.

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In this compelling episode of Mind Matters, Shane from Counselling Experts talks to Andrew Desmond, who shares his powerful journey of overcoming addiction, battling social anxiety, and improving his mental health. Andrew dives into his struggles with alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, and the emotional challenges he faced growing up.

He reflects on how shyness and social anxiety impacted his self-confidence, particularly in school and sports, and how turning to alcohol temporarily numbed his insecurities. However, Andrew’s story is one of hope, resilience, and recovery, showing that with the right support and mindset, it’s possible to break free from the cycle of addiction and improve mental well-being.

Together, Shane and Andrew explore crucial topics such as:

Coping with addiction and finding freedom from dependency.

Managing social anxiety and overcoming feelings of inadequacy.

The link between mental health and substance abuse.

The journey to self-acceptance and building emotional resilience.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to improve their mental health, overcome addiction, or support loved ones struggling with these challenges. Shane and Andrew provide actionable insights and compassionate advice to help listeners take steps toward healing and self-empowerment.

This week, I discuss the impact a diagnosis of anxiety can have on a person, telling people that it can cause more stress to the person. I share tips and advice on how to cope.

My guest is Michelle Murphy.

Puberty and Relationship trainer for tweens & teens with moderate intellectual disabilities & Autism

This week, I discuss the law of attraction and how that effects your menal health

This week, I discuss how to stay grounded and present in life and give tips and advice on how you would accomplish this.  My guest is Mary Beecher, a Herbalist. She discusses different ways that nature provides help with flu and colds. Also, different herbs help with Anxiety. Tips and recipes provided.

This week, I discuss the negative thought patterns that we have in our heads and how thoughts control our lives.  My guest is Sharon Murphy, a  kinesiologist. She discusses techniques for getting rid of negative thought patterns and how to balance your life. 

This week, I discuss ego, how it gets in the way of our life, and how it causes a tremendous amount of Anxiety in our present-tense life. My guest is Shirley, who has done a good few Iron Man and how she has used herbal products to help her get through Iron Man events. 

This week, I discuss the Anxiety and stress caused by the people in Midleton and surrounding areas after the floods and how to deal with the stress. My guest is Barry Vaughan, a mindset coach, and we talk about the art of storytelling and how it is disappearing in modern society. 

This week, I discuss The science behind Anxiety: neuroscience and neuroplasticity. And my guest is James Surgenor, who will discuss how it is living with Crohn’s disease.

This week, I discuss codependency and how it affects our emotional well-being.  My guest is Lauren Schuivens, who is a meditation guru.

This week, I discuss the power of saying yes and how this helps us alleviate our anxiety. My guest on the show is Marco Robinson, an award-winning business coach and the star of 2 Netflix shows. He talks about going from nothing to a millionaire twice