Our Talks

Our Inspire Hope talks include inspirational and uplifting stories of hope and recovery as well as great educational sessions from mental health experts recorded live in Donegal.

Health and Wellbeing | Kenneth Egan

Olympic Silver Medallist  Kenneth Egan struggled with alcohol addiction for many years whilst competing but ultimately came to an end when he faced his demons head on two years after his return from the games.

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Pedal The Planet | Breifne Earley

Breifne tells the extraordinary and inspirational story of how one man stepped back from the brink of suicide, redesigned his life and won the World Cycle Race.

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Reconnecting With Yourself | Alison Canavan

Alison Canavan, one of Ireland’s most successful international models for nearly two decades, discusses how reconnecting with yourself can positively impact your mental health and wellbeing.

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Kokoro no Kaze | Tara West

Belfast based author Tara West discusses the importance of vocabulary in how we talk about mental health.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety | Dr. Keith Gaynor

Dr. Keith Gaynor gives a brief introduction to the CBT ideas and skills that can be helpful in reducing anxiety.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Depression | Dr. Keith Gaynor

Dr. Keith Gaynor gives a brief introduction to the CBT ideas and skills that can be helpful in improving low mood and depression. This will help people understand depression and how to address it even at difficult times in the their lives

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