Hey there, Mind Full listeners! Wonderful news for the Parish! Cillian has yet again made the entire nation proud with his well-deserved latest win at the Oscars! The Oppenheimer star is bringing his first-ever Oscar back to the Green Isle after winning best actor. Huge congratulations Cillian!!
In the debut episode of The Mind Full Podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of flow state with none other than the incredible Cillian Murphy. Yep, you heard me right – the Peaky Blinders star himself is joining me for a chat, and let me tell you, it’s one you won’t want to miss.

The Mind Full Podcast is the latest offering in Dermot Whelan’s highly successful Mind Full adventure. The Mind Full Podcast is a home for people whose minds are…well, full! Dermot explores the topics that can help us to calm a frantic mind, understand our behaviour and explore our own potential.
With a new topic of focus each week in discussion with an exciting array of guests ranging from Hollywood stars, musicians and broadcasters to expert technical contributors from the world of science, listeners will get the best information to help them make positive changes in their lives and create that mental space to live their days with more joy.
As a certified meditation teacher, Dermot also presents his own expertise through weekly guided meditations and answering callers’ questions.
It’s serious transformation, without being too serious!
Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information.
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In this episode, Dermot welcomes Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy to the podcast. Dermot sits down with his old friend of over twenty years for an in-depth and wonderfully revealing chat about his life, his craft, and just what it takes to get to the top of the Hollywood elite. With the focus of this first episode on the fascinating world of performance and flow state, the Golden Globe and BAFTA winner shares his unique perspective on what it takes to get into the zone and to produce award-winning performances in hit productions like Peaky Blinders and, of course, Oppenheimer, which is nominated for thirteen Oscars in 2024.
This episode also features a fascinating and focussed look at flow state with neuroscientist and author Sabina Brennan, as we learn helpful tips and techniques on how we can all get more of that wonderful sense of flow in our lives.
With weekly guided meditations by Dermot, listener interactions and lots of powerful insights into the world of mindfulness and self-awareness, The Mind Full Podcast is the place to go to un-wreck your head and de-stress your life!
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Candid Conversations with Cillian
Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of the flow state, let’s take a moment to appreciate the man, the myth, the legend – Cillian Murphy. With a string of impressive performances under his belt, including his recent roles in the smash-hit Peaky Blinders and the critically acclaimed Oppenheimer, which snagged a whopping thirteen Oscar nominations, Cillian is no stranger to success. And let’s not forget his recent awards – an Oscar, the Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA winner is on fire, folks!
A Peek Inside the Conversation
So, what can you expect from our chat with Cillian? Well, let me tell you, it’s not your average interview. We’re getting real, we’re getting candid, and we’re getting into the zone. From his approach to acting to his secrets for staying grounded amid Hollywood chaos, Cillian shares it all. Trust me, you won’t want to miss a second of this.
Expert Insights on Flow State
But wait, there’s more! We’ve also got the brilliant Sabina Brennan on board to give us the lowdown on the flow state. As a neuroscientist, psychologist, and author, Sabina knows a thing or two about tapping into our full potential, and she’s sharing her top tips and techniques for finding your flow and unleashing your inner greatness.
Guided Meditation
As we wrap up our chat with Cillian, I want to leave you with one final thought – mindfulness is for everyone. That’s why we’re wrapping up each episode of The Mind Full Podcast with a guided meditation, led by yours truly. It’s the perfect way to unwind, de-stress, and start your week on the right foot.
Ready to Dive In?
So, what are you waiting for? Click that play button, sit back, and let’s unlock the flow together. And hey, if you like what you hear (which I know you will), don’t forget to hit subscribe and come back for more every Monday!

The Mind Full Podcast is the latest offering in Dermot Whelan’s highly successful Mind Full adventure. The Mind Full Podcast is a home for people whose minds are…well, full! Dermot explores the topics that can help us to calm a frantic mind, understand our behaviour and explore our own potential.
With a new topic of focus each week in discussion with an exciting array of guests ranging from Hollywood stars, musicians and broadcasters to expert technical contributors from the world of science, listeners will get the best information to help them make positive changes in their lives and create that mental space to live their days with more joy.
As a certified meditation teacher, Dermot also presents his own expertise through weekly guided meditations and answering callers’ questions.
It’s serious transformation, without being too serious!
Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information.
The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world’s most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month’s free subscription on us just use this link! http://join.whoop.com/mindfull
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In this episode, Dermot welcomes Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy to the podcast. Dermot sits down with his old friend of over twenty years for an in-depth and wonderfully revealing chat about his life, his craft, and just what it takes to get to the top of the Hollywood elite. With the focus of this first episode on the fascinating world of performance and flow state, the Golden Globe and BAFTA winner shares his unique perspective on what it takes to get into the zone and to produce award-winning performances in hit productions like Peaky Blinders and, of course, Oppenheimer, which is nominated for thirteen Oscars in 2024.
This episode also features a fascinating and focussed look at flow state with neuroscientist and author Sabina Brennan, as we learn helpful tips and techniques on how we can all get more of that wonderful sense of flow in our lives.
With weekly guided meditations by Dermot, listener interactions and lots of powerful insights into the world of mindfulness and self-awareness, The Mind Full Podcast is the place to go to un-wreck your head and de-stress your life!
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Alright, folks, that’s all from me for now. But if you want to get in touch with me with any comments, suggestions or questions about guests, topics and meditation, OR join me for a chat on the podcast – email podcast@dermotwhelan.com
Thanks for tuning in, and until next time, stay mindful!
Cheers,
Dermot

The Mind Full Podcast is the latest offering in Dermot Whelan’s highly successful Mind Full adventure. The Mind Full Podcast is a home for people whose minds are…well, full! Dermot explores the topics that can help us to calm a frantic mind, understand our behaviour and explore our own potential.
With a new topic of focus each week in discussion with an exciting array of guests ranging from Hollywood stars, musicians and broadcasters to expert technical contributors from the world of science, listeners will get the best information to help them make positive changes in their lives and create that mental space to live their days with more joy.
As a certified meditation teacher, Dermot also presents his own expertise through weekly guided meditations and answering callers’ questions.
It’s serious transformation, without being too serious!
Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information.
The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world’s most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month’s free subscription on us just use this link! http://join.whoop.com/mindfull
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Welcome to a very special pop-up episode of the Mind Full Podcast with special guest and music sensation Tom Grennan!
Tom is a phenomenal singer songwriter from the UK with proud Irish roots – and he has a brand new single out right now which he is dying to tell you all about.
His breakthrough UK #1 and BRIT-certified GOLD album ‘Evering Road’ included platinum-selling anthems ‘Little Bit Of Love’ and ‘By Your Side’ — both of which scored in the Top Three most played songs of 2021. Tom already counts four UK Top 10 singles to his name. And a hat-trick of his 2022 songs, ‘Remind Me’, ‘Not Over Yet’ with KSI and ‘Lionheart (Fearless)’ with Joel Corry, were all named in The Biggest Songs of 2022 by The Official Big Top 40.
After the incredible success of his 2023 album ‘What Ifs and Maybes’, he is back with a brand new single, ‘Shadowboxing’, out right now, a brand new album “Everywhere I went Led Me to Where I didn’t Want to Be” due for release next August and he has just announced his biggest ever UK and Ireland Arena Tour Grennan 25 which includes a Dublin date at the 3 Arena on Sep 13th.
In this fascinating conversation, Tom speaks about his creative process, self-care and much, much more.
Season Three of The Mind Full Podcast kicks off on Monday 24th March so make sure you’re subscribed to be notified of every episode. In the meantime, if you’re new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up and the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!
And don’t forget!
Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is currently on the road for another few weeks.
Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you’ve been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we’ll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too – you just gotta be over 14.
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