I'm starting a conversation on the things that really matter. The deeper rooted issues, the controversial topics and the problems we all face in life, that many of us find it too taboo or difficult to talk about. My aim is to change societies outlook on real life struggles that we tend to hide behind closed doors; normalising conversation on our emotions, mental health, grief, body, gender and so much more. I want us to live in a world where we come together to communicate and support with one another, finding inspiration, joy and humour along the way. Enjoy!
Episode 3 - From joy and accomplishment to fear and frostbite. A story of mental and physical resilience with adventurer Will Copestake.
In this episode I speak with Will Copestake - an award winning adventurer. This man is nothing other than an absolute machine. He’s explored the outdoors like no one else I know, both over seas and in Scotland, with his biggest adventure so far being solo circumnavigating Scotland by sea kayak, cycling and walking for an entire year climbing 282 munro mountains, mostly in winter. He experienced huge highs but even lower lows, and talks about how these trips took a massive tole on his m...
13 Apr 2021
Episode 2 - An honest conversation with Una Healy
On this episode I speak with Una Healy all about her incredible journey through life so far. We talk all about how she starting out as a singer/songwriter in her teens busking around bars in Ireland and handing out her CD at the end of the night, to being a member of the biggest UK girl group 'The Saturdays' from 2007- 2014 and all of the other experiences in her life such as being a mentor on the Voice, singing at the Eurovision and becoming a solo Country music artist. I question her all ab...
10 Feb 2021
Episode 1 - What do we really know about O.C.D?
In this brand new season of McHugh corner I am kicking off with the beautiful Jennie Longdon, talking to me all about what it is like to live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (O.C.D). I’ve always been fascinated to find out what its really like to live with O.C.D because I think as a mental diagnosis it is one that is not always fully appreciated or taken seriously. Jennie explains what it's truly like to live in this world, telling me all about her challenges on a day to day basis, and exa...
25 Nov 2020
Episode 10 - Life with an eating disorder. Can we tell if someone is silently struggling?
In this episode I speak with Grace Nicoll about one of the most difficult and personal struggles in her life - her eating disorder. Up until this point Grace has been extremely private about this, and recently found the strength within herself to talk to me openly about it on this podcast. This is something that she has struggled with for over a decade, sometimes managing her eating disorder, but at certain stages in her life, having it completely take over her day to day. This is an i...
14 Oct 2020
Episode 9 - Could you live to your full potential if you took a break from booze?
In this episode I speak with Ruari Fairbairns, one of the founders and brains behind 'One Year No Beer'. 'OYNB' is a programme where you ditch the booze for an entire year, and Ruari tells me all about the magic in this. Whether it be improved mood, better health, more energy or a cure for anxiety, the list is endless. This conversation was truly inspiring, and what I love about Ruari is that he doesn’t demonise alcohol and pressurise the idea of never touching a drop again in your lif...
23 Sept 2020
Episode 8 - Can a case of mistaken identity ruin your life?
In this episode I speak with Sean Timlin about one of the most shocking things that has ever happened to him in his life. Sean was associated with a truly horrendous news article purely because of the fact that he shared the same name as the perpetrator. The reporter for the article under 'The Digger' publication didn't correctly research the criminal in order to get the correct photograph - and instead took Sean's Facebook picture. This is one of the most unbelievable and awful stori...
19 Aug 2020
Episode 7 - The mysterious world of Contraception. What do we really know?
In this episode I speak with Holly Anthony and Amber Dawson all about the mysterious world of Contraception. We talk all about our experiences - the good, bad and ugly. We talk about mental health, physical health and what they don't disclose to you as a women growing up through puberty. This was such an interesting podcast to record and something all three of us have wanted to speak about for so long due to the fact there's so little information and research out there. For any...
21 Jul 2020
Episode 6 - Redefining conversation on gender. An open and honest discussion on being Trans with Indie McCue.
On this Episode I have the incredible Indie McCue chatting with me. Indie is a Trans man in Scotland and in this episode we talk all about his experience transitioning, all about his life and dealing with equality and inequality. He educates me all about Non Binary pronouns, the gender spectrum, the gender recognition act and so much more. I fully appreciated and enjoyed this open and honest conversation, I learned so much and I hope you do too, enjoy!
9 Jul 2020
Episode 5 - 30 Marathons in 30 days with Mark McGuire. A story of friendship, courage and strength.
In this Episode I talk with Mark McGuire, an incredible man who ran 30 Marathons in 30 days in memory of his best friend Ben Forsyth. Ben tragically passed away in 2018 due to an underlying heart condition, and Mark decided to raise awareness for the charity C.R.Y by putting himself out of his comfort zone and running an unbelievable 786 miles whilst raising over £23,000. This is a story of resilience, love, hope, emotion and the utmost brain power and strength to make it through. I got chil...
30 Jun 2020
Episode 4 - What does it mean to be happy?
In this Episode I speak with my best friend Danny Henderson all about the concept of happiness. We ponder what it means to be happy, before and during the pandemic. We discuss mental health, particularly steering towards how men can open up, and ultimately what we have both learned throughout the pandemic about our lives. Enjoy!
27 May 2020
Episode 3 - Should we cancel 'Cancel Culture?'
In this episode I speak with my good friend and fellow radio presenter, Cassi Gillespie, all about the scary world of cancel culture, social media trolls, TV contestant manipulation and the risks that come with being in the public eye. Cassi has been on 'Clyde 1's breakfast show 'Bowie at Breakfast' with George Bowie since 2014, which has 336,000 listeners. I was intrigued on her views on this topic seen as she's been in the media industry for a large portion of her life, and know's wh...
14 May 2020
Episode 2 - Mental Health in Children. Are there warning signs?
In this Episode I speak with the incredible Pauline Moriarty all about mental health in children, and her tragic first hand experience of it with her daughter Jenna. I honestly felt moved in ways I couldn't imagine hearing Pauline's story while we talked all about the importance of children's mental health and why we should never undermine the way a child thinks and feels. Pauline has a charity called "Beautiful Inside & Out" which I have put a link to down below. I hope this episode res...
10 Mar 2020
Episode 1 - The truth behind a positive HIV diagnosis. Can we put an end to the stigma?
This is the first episode of 'Season Two', where I speak with one of my best friends Donald Butler about his experience receiving/dealing with a positive HIV diagnosis throughout his university years. He talks all about the way in which we need to change societal views on HIV, educating me massively on the healthcare, how we need to put an end to the stigma behind it and how it has shaped him as a person. I absolutely love Donald and the way he speaks so confidentially, bravely and ope...
21 May 2019
Episode 5 - Learning to live with suicide
In this episode I chat with Alissa Eady, who tells her story about the sudden loss of her brother to suicide. She speaks so openly about the impact it has had on her life, the devastation to her and her family, how it has changed her views, and how she has struggled to accept it without any answers. Alissa talks of the stigma of suicide, and how we all need to address the fact face on in order to support each other through. She is a real inspiration and she was a delight to talk to. For ro...
8 May 2019
Episode 4 - Dealing with loss while going through struggles of your own
In this Episode I talk with Alex Holroyd, who opens up about the loss of his Dad, while simultaneously dealing with internal struggles. He talks about over coming anxiety, over-coming social norms, and ways in which he keeps the memory of his Dad alive.
3 Apr 2019
Episode 3 - Coping with the impact of losing your best friend
Angelika Muzyka talks about how she tragically lost her best friend Leanne in 2016, and how the sudden impact has affected her throughout her life and University career. Angie talks so eloquently about Leanne's passing, opening up about her experience of grieving and how she has grown as a person, throughout this painful and difficult time.
11 Mar 2019
Episode 2 - Growing up with loss
I sat down with Nathan McLean and discussed the devastating loss of both of his parents and how he coped with this through his school years and university years. He shared with me what helped him through these dark times, and how this has shaped him become the amazing person that he is today.
18 Feb 2019
Episode 1 - Good Grief
In Episode 1, I am talking about why I have started this podcast, my personal grievance and why I want to change societies way of communicating on this topic.
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