This week, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incomparable Deirdre O’Kane, a true powerhouse of talent and wisdom. You may know her from her stellar performances on both the stage and screen, but trust me, there’s so much more to this remarkable woman than meets the eye.
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!
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This week, I sit down with a woman who is enjoying the most beautiful phase of success and fulfillment. Deirdre O’Kane is packing out comedy theaters across the country, has lit up your TV screens across the UK and Ireland in shows like Last One Laughing, Paths to Freedom, Moone Boy, Gogglebox and Dancing with the Stars and she joined me this week to discuss Paths to Wisdom.
As an actor, Deirdre scooped an IFTA for her performance in the powerful film Noble and is the driving force behind Comic Relief Ireland. The beautiful thing about this podcast is that we often get to go places with our guests that maybe they rarely get a chance to explore and this episode is definitely one of those occasions. It’s a fascinating, warm and really inspiring discussion and I can’t wait for you to hear it.
It’s fair to say, we see a side to Deirdre you don’t often see in this conversation as she takes us on a journey through dealing with the life-threatening illness of her husband, the gift of performance, finding a new confidence and energy after raising children and the spiritual tools she has used to bring the colour out in everything she does.
If you wanna catch Deirdre on stage you’re in luck! Her new comedy tour “O’Kaning it” has just kicked off so go book your tickets, they’re going fast!
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The Multifaceted Deirdre O’Kane
Joining me to discuss Paths to Wisdom, as an actor, Deirdre scooped an IFTA for her performance in the powerful film Noble and is the driving force behind Comic Relief Ireland.
Deirdre O’Kane isn’t just your ordinary comedian and actress – she’s a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning decades, Deirdre has graced our screens in iconic roles in hit TV shows like “Last One Laughing,” “Paths to Freedom,” “Moone Boy,” “Gogglebox,” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Her performances have captivated audiences and earned her numerous accolades, including an IFTA for her unforgettable portrayal in the powerful film “Noble.”
But Deirdre’s talents extend far beyond the realm of entertainment. As the driving force behind Comic Relief Ireland, she’s used her platform to make a positive impact and give back to those in need.
A Journey of Resilience and Renewal
The beautiful thing about this podcast is that we often get to go places with our guests that maybe they rarely get a chance to explore and this episode is one of those occasions.
In our candid conversation, Deirdre opens up about her journey to wisdom, sharing insights from her experiences as an actor, comedian, and devoted mother. We delve into the depths of life’s challenges, from navigating through the illness of a loved one to rediscovering purpose and passion after raising a family. Through it all, Deirdre’s resilience and inner strength shine through, proving that wisdom truly does come from life’s trials and triumphs. It’s a fascinating, warm and really inspiring discussion, and I can’t wait for you to hear it.
Join Us on the Journey
If you wanna catch Deirdre on stage you’re in luck! Her new comedy tour “O’Kaning It” has just kicked off so go book your tickets, they’re going fast!
Now, grab your cuppa, settle in, and join us on this fun and inward journey with Deirdre O’Kane.
Until next time,
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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