Sober Mess Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Ciara, who is 22 years old and is celebrating two years sober today! Ciara shares honestly about how her drinking started when she was around 15. What began as typical teenage drinking...

In this episode of The Sober Mess Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Sean, who shares his powerful story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding his life. Sean opens up about his struggles with both substance use...

In this episode, I’m joined by my sister Lisa Doolan, a wellness specialist, for a deep and open conversation about sobriety, self-love, and emotional health. We talk about how the work we do on ourselves shapes the...

In this episode of The Sober Mess Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Collie Mac — a trail runner, explorer, and someone who truly lives for the outdoors. Collie opens up about stepping away from alcohol, finding...

Today I sit down with my good friend Ciarán McIvor, the creator of Boxing Bants. Ciarán spent six years travelling around Ireland covering professional boxing, before stepping away to focus on a much deeper journey of...

In this episode of The Sober Mess Podcast, I sit down with mindset coach Andrew “Mo” Mowat for an honest chat about nature, balance, and the simple habits that support our mental health. Mo talks about the power of...

In this episode of The Sober Mess Podcast, I’m joined by my longtime friend Paul Whelan, a talented singer-songwriter from Dublin. Paul opens up about his journey from the streets of Ringsend to the stage, sharing his...

In this episode of The Sober Mess Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Jason Byrne, founder of Ballymun Running Club and Rise Above It. Jason’s journey from addiction to sobriety is nothing short of inspiring, and he...

In this episode of The Sober Mess Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Dean Davis, a remarkable triathlete, coach, and endurance athlete. Dean has completed several full-distance Ironman races, achieved the incredible...

I’m joined by my sister, Lisa Doolan, a well-being specialist, to explore how recovery transforms our relationships. We talk about codependency, building healthier connections with family, friends, and partners, and how...

Today I’m joined by my very good friend, Derek Sherry — a man with one of the best tans in Ireland and a story that’s even brighter. Derek’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and community. In the 80s and...

Fresh back from a weekend in Glasgow for a sober AA convention, I share stories from the trip — including a park run that ended with me being called a jobby by local winos. Between the laughs, I dig into emotional...

Today I was joined by my good friend Ronan Sharkey. Ronan was born with Cerebral Palsy and given just 48 hours to live. As a kid, he was told he’d never ride a bike or play sports, and was pushed toward special...

This is a short solo episode where I talk about the importance of taking action and not getting stuck in procrastination. I share my thoughts on how the past isn’t something to use to beat ourselves up — it’s there to...

In this episode, I talk about my experience doing the 14 Peaks Ultra and then walking the Camino de Santiago soon after. I share what both of these challenges taught me — about slowing down, gratitude, and being...