How does a chat that’s gonna lift your spirits, tug at your heartstrings, leave you feeling inspired, and maybe even make you chuckle sound?
This is a conversation about resilience and finding joy in the face of life’s toughest challenges with none other than the man himself, US comedy legend Dane Cook. This week’s episode was recorded right in the heart of West Hollywood, LA, near his home on Sunset Boulevard no less. Talk about setting the scene for an epic conversation!
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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US comedy legend Dane Cook joins me on the podcast this week to discuss finding resilience and joy in the toughest times imaginable. This truly is an episode that you don’t want to miss!
As a stand-up comic, Dane Cook was the second comedian ever (after Steve Martin) to sell out multiple dates at Madison Square Gardens. He has produced double platinum comedy albums, has starred in blockbuster movies alongside the likes of Kevin Costner, Jessica Alba, Demi Moore and Steve Carell and has a powerful personal story of family betrayal, loss, professional criticism and learning to rise above it all.
Dane’s story is an incredible one as just at the height of his record-breaking fame and success he lost both his parents and had to face the reality that his manager brother had stolen all his money, over 12 million dollars, leaving him emotionally broken and financially devastated. He later had to make the impossible decision to send his formerly beloved brother to jail.
Would he have the ability to trust anyone around him again? And how would he find the strength amongst the grief and betrayal to get back on stage to earn back his missing millions?
In this episode Dane shares the lessons and mindset he picked up through life to help him get through some dark times and find real joy and contentment in a career that has spanned four decades.
Visit www.danecook.com for tickets to see Dane live on his Fresh New Flavor tour with @livenationcomedy!
And imagine ringing your psychotherapist to ask permission to have an affair?! Well, zooming in on the challenging world of romantic betrayal and complex family dynamics, is the star of the hit TV show Raised by the Village, psychotherapist Richard Hogan, who’ll be helping us to find resilience after family fall-out and illicit affairs.
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Introduction: Unveiling Dane Cook’s Journey
Dane Cook’s name is synonymous with comedy greatness. As a stand-up comic, he achieved remarkable feats, including being the second comedian ever (after Steve Martin) to sell out multiple dates at Madison Square Garden. With double platinum comedy albums under his belt and starring roles in blockbuster movies alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Kevin Costner, Jessica Alba, Demi Moore, and Steve Carell, Dane’s career seemed unstoppable.
But beyond the laughter, Dane’s life has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and tribulations.
The Rise and Fall: Dane’s Path to Adversity
Despite his soaring success, Dane faced unimaginable hardships. At the pinnacle of his fame, he suffered the devastating loss of both his parents and discovered that his manager, also his brother, had embezzled over $12 million from him. This betrayal left Dane emotionally shattered and financially ruined, forcing him to confront profound challenges.
Dane’s Journey of Resilience:
Amidst grief and betrayal, Dane began a journey of resilience. He grappled with trust issues and navigated complex family dynamics, ultimately making the agonising decision to send his brother to jail. Yet, through it all, Dane found the strength to reclaim his life and career.
In this episode, Dane candidly shares the lessons and mindset that helped him weather life’s storms. His story is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for resilience and the transformative power of perseverance.
Psychotherapist Perspective: Insights from Richard Hogan
Zooming in on themes of betrayal and family dynamics, I am thrilled to welcome the star of the hit TV show Raised by the Village, psychotherapist Richard Hogan to provide invaluable insights.
Drawing from his expertise, Richard offers guidance on finding resilience and navigating the complexities after family fall-out and illicit affairs.
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As Dane’s story illustrates, resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from adversity; it’s about embracing life’s challenges and emerging stronger than before. Through vulnerability and perseverance, we can find joy and contentment, even in the face of hardship.
As we wrap up this episode, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for joining me on this podcast craic! Until next time, stay mindful, stay resilient, and keep spreading kindness wherever you go.
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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What?? Our last episode of the season?? I can’t believe we’ve reached episode 12 already! I have had so much fun making this podcast and sharing it all with you. I’ve learned tonnes and hope you have too. Before I tell you about our fabulous guests this week, I have to let you in on my latest and greatest news!
Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you! Tickets go on sale from Friday 24th May so check out www.dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can’t wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation & inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax, 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 have to be over 14.
And if you missed my last tour Mind Full then you’re in luck because you can catch it again in November! I’ll be doing two special shows, one at the Púca Festival in Trim, County Meath and also at the gorgeous new Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Dublin. Tickets for those also go on sale next Friday 24th May so grab them while you can! You can also find me at Electric Picnic on Aug 17th too!
Back to The Mind Full Podcast and in this brand-new episode we ask the question ‘Does Gratitude Really Work?’
We hear a lot about gratitude these days. Catchy slogans like “Attitude of Gratitude” are plastered over mugs, tea towels and t-shirts the world over. But is there real science behind it and, if so, just what is the correct way to practice it so that we see real tangible benefits? Well, one incredible lady who can truly vouch for its effectiveness is this week’s special guest. I am so happy to bring you this wonderful conversation with an amazing lady at the top of her game!
Angela Scanlon has recently taken over from Graham Norton at Virgin Radio in the UK presenting her own weekend show, has been a regular face on RTÉ, BBC and Channel 4 TV over the last ten years, appearing in shows like BBC’s One Show, Robot Wars, Your Home Made Perfect and Strictly Come Dancing.
Heavily involved in fashion from an early age, she has fronted campaigns for the likes of Louis Vuitton and has written a bestselling book Joyrider – How Gratitude Can Get You the Life You Really Want. And it’s that gratitude we want to zone in on in this episode. Angela speaks to me from her UK home and talks about how insecurity and imposter syndrome had her struggling badly at a time when everyone thought she was living the perfect life. Learn how her finding gratitude shaped how she perceives the world and how her new star role on radio has come just at the right time.
But what about the all-important science of gratitude? Well, we have an incredible scientific heavy-hitter to unpack the science stuff and get you set up for real, tangible brain-boosting benefits! Joining me to uncover and explain the fascinating neuroscience of gratitude is medical doctor, psychologist, behavioral neuroscientist and neurotechnology expert Dr. Michael Keane! Nobody knows the brain like Michael and his easy going and accessible approach will be just what you need to unlock the true power of a grateful mindset. What an episode to end the series on!
Thank you all SO much for listening! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming real soon and watch out for lots of fun stuff coming over the next weeks and months too!
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