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We also share the excitement and the sadness behind our move to Bali - navigating the emotional pull of leaving loved ones while stepping into a new chapter. We talk candidly about our experiences with plant medicine, the emotions it stirred, and what it taught us about connection, loss, and self-compassion.

Peter reflects on what Christmas can be like for people in recovery - the loneliness, the triggers, the quiet battles - and offers grounded, compassionate insight into how friends and family can truly support loved ones during this time.

This is a conversation about love, grief, growth, and staying connected - even when change hurts.

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TABB stands for Take a Break from Booze and Thriving and Amplifying Beyond Booze - and that is exactly what this conversation is about.

We explore:

• Why language matters in recovery

• Why women need safe, women-only spaces

• The difference between just stopping drinking and truly healing

• Shame, identity, co-dependency and self-worth

• Why recovery doesn’t have to fit into one box or one model

How community, connection and compassion change everything

Sarah and Sandra share their own lived experience, their journey into sobriety, and how TABB for Women was born from a desire to create a space where women can land safely, grow at their own pace, and thrive beyond alcohol.

This is a conversation about empowerment, choice, healing, accountability, and building a life that no longer needs escape.If you or someone you love is questioning their relationship with alcohol, this episode is for you.

You are not broken.You are not alone.And there is another way.

Find out more about TAB for Women at:

www.tabbforwomen.comInstagram: @tabb_for_women

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In this episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia, we cover:Peter nearly breaking himself in Crocs “sport mode”Slipping on moss like it’s an Olympic eventBooking a dreamy jungle villa… that came with bonus wildlife (including a rat who clearly paid no rent)Why you absolutely bring your head with you wherever you travel

The reality of “finding yourself in Bali” (spoiler: you might also find your nervous system having a meltdown)

There’s laughs, lessons, a few unexpected deep moments, and the reminder that real love isn’t the sunset Instagram version — it’s riding out the storm when the jungle gets a bit too real.

We also chat about the beautiful people we’ve met, spontaneous connections, and why sometimes you just have to say the thing instead of overthinking it.

If you enjoy the episode, hit follow, subscribe, leave a rating, share it with someone who needs a laugh (or a reality check before booking a jungle villa).

Next stop… Thailand 👀

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Recorded just two weeks after the holidays, we reflect on what we went through, how we dealt with it, and where we are now. 
This episode offers a raw and honest glimpse into the emotional complexities that can surface around these periods, whether you’re in recovery or not.

We discuss the importance of embracing the tough times, pushing through discomfort, and finding strength in the lessons learned. It’s a reminder that while these moments can be challenging, they don’t have to define or derail your journey.

In this episode, we explore:

• The emotions we experienced over the holiday season and how they affected us.
• The strategies we used to navigate difficult feelings and stay grounded.
• Why facing challenges head-on can lead to growth, resilience, and a healthier outlook.

Whether the holiday season brings joy, difficulty, or a mix of both, this conversation is for anyone looking to find strength in vulnerability and move forward with purpose.

We’re so grateful you’re here to join us on this journey. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia.

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In this episode of Having The Chats with Peter and Sophia, we dive into something truly close to our hearts—UR Pace Recovery Hub.

We share the vision behind the community, why it was created, and why having a space where everyone feels welcome, no matter their pathway to recovery, is so important.

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is this hub, it’s about connection, support, and finding what works for you.

We also take a moment to reflect on a personal milestone, our one-year anniversary together.

From the journey we've shared to the lessons we've learned, we chat about love, growth, and what it’s been like building both a relationship and a movement side by side.

Join us for a real, open conversation about community, recovery, and celebrating the moments that matter.

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From hay fever and chest infections to dodgy gym setups and brain fog from sugar overload, we open up about the challenges that come with stepping out of routine.

But it’s not all chaos, there’s deep chats too.

We share the story behind our surprise engagement, reflect on a powerful school talk we gave before leaving, and dive into the importance of routine, gratitude, and emotional awareness in recovery and life.

It’s real, it’s messy, it’s honest… and yeah, it’s still us.

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Please take care while listening. 💛

It’s okay to take breaks while listening.

In this special and deeply personal episode, Sophia sits down with Loretta Brosnan McDonagh, Director of Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, ahead of Loretta’s retirement.

Together, they have an open and powerful conversation about the vital services provided not just by Mayo RCC, but by Rape Crisis Centres across Ireland.

Sophia shares her own personal connection to the work being done, and the profound importance of raising awareness around the realities of sexual violence, recovery, and the supports that exist.

Loretta brings years of experience, compassion, and advocacy to this conversation, discussing everything from the history of Mayo RCC, to the process of reaching out for help, the misconceptions around sexual violence, and the critical need for community support.

This conversation shines a light on services that are often misunderstood or unseen, services that change and save lives.

If this episode resonates with you, we encourage you to share it to help raise awareness.

These conversations matter.

Survivors matter.

Support matters.

Thank you to Loretta, the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, and all Rape Crisis Centres across Ireland for the life-changing work you do.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:

📞 Mayo Rape Crisis Centre:

• Freephone Helpline: 1800 234 900

• Website: www.mrcc.ie

• Email: info@mrcc.ie

  
  

📞 24-Hour National Rape Crisis Helpline (Ireland):

• Freephone: 1800 77 88 88

• Website: www.rapecrisishelp.ie
  (Find your local centre through the Rape Crisis Ireland network.)

  
  

🌐 Other Supports:

• Rape Crisis Centres are located all across Ireland, offering free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence, their families, and loved ones.

• You do not need to go through this alone. Reach out in whatever way feels safest for you, a call, an email, or even just a message to begin.

  
  

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At just 19, Gareth has already lived through intense trauma, cannabis-induced psychosis, family upheaval, homelessness, and the pull of street life in Dublin.

What sets Gareth apart isn’t just his survival-it’s his mission. Through honesty, humour, and heart, he opens up about what it’s like growing up surrounded by addiction, violence, and normalized chaos, and how he's finding his way out through self-awareness, real talk, and community motivation.

We cover:

• The dangers of synthetic cannabis and substance misuse

• What psychosis actually looks and feels like

• Growing up in an environment of addiction

• The reality behind social media success

• His drive to break cycles and build community support

This episode isn’t just a conversation, it’s a mirror held up to youth, resilience, and the power of purpose.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to make sense of the chaos around you-this one's for you.

Connect with Gareth:
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In this deeply moving and powerful episode of Having the Chats with Peter and Sophia, we open our hearts like never before.

Originally set to feature a guest, we found ourselves with an unexpected space, and we chose to fill it by sharing the raw truth of our own stories.

From childhood abuse, addiction, and prison to the loss of loved ones and the long road to healing, this is an unfiltered conversation about the pain we've lived through, the resilience we’ve found, and the love that now guides our lives.

Sophia shares the harrowing experiences of abuse she endured growing up, the impact of addiction, and the profound loss of her sister, and how recovery has helped her rebuild.

Peter reflects on his journey from abandonment, emotional disconnection, and criminality to finding peace, identity, and purpose.

This episode isn’t easy, but it’s real. And it’s needed. Because when stories like these are told, they break silence, reduce shame, and remind others that healing is possible.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your pain, or wondered if things could ever change, this one’s for you.

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Bláithín’s journey is a unique and powerful one.

From the structured world of synthetic organic chemistry, where she earned her PhD, to the intuitive, heart-led realm of spiritual healing and community care. She is a woman who walked away from titles and expectations to walk others home to themselves.

Today, she offers her gifts through yoga, meditation, and breathwork, holding space for people to reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and essence. Whether on the mat, in ceremony, or through laughter and movement, Dr. B is deeply committed to helping others remember who they are beneath the noise.

🌿 In this episode, we explore:

• Her evolution from academic intellect to embodied wisdom

• What it means to hold space for others on their healing path

• The magic of breath as a bridge between pain and peace

• The importance of community, service, and showing up with love

• Her work with Having a Laugh, a beloved charity rooted in joy, connection, and healing through creative outlets

• Releasing the pressure of labels and choosing a softer, more truthful life

This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t always look how we expect it to, and that often, the most powerful medicine is presence, compassion, and the courage to let go of who we were taught to be.

✨ If you’ve ever longed to merge science with soul, intellect with intuition, or if you’re simply craving a conversation that feels like a deep exhale, this one’s for you.

🌀 About Dr. Bláithín Sweeney

Bláithín is the founder of Havin’ a Laugh, a Sligo-based charity established in 2013. The organization aims to promote positive mental health through life-enhancing activities. By providing activity vouchers for pursuits like surfing, yoga, and art classes, the charity supports individuals in mental health recovery, helping them reconnect with joy and community .

In our conversation, we explore:

• 🧪 Bláithín’s transition from the world of chemistry to holistic healing

• 🌬️ The power of breathwork and somatic practices in trauma recovery

• 🤝 The mission and impact of Havin’ a Laugh in the community

• 🎨 How creative and physical activities can aid mental health recovery

• 💬 The importance of community support and open conversations about mental health

This episode is a testament to the healing power of community, the importance of accessible mental health support, and the incredible work being done by individuals like Bláithín.

🔗 Learn more about Havin’ a Laugh:Website: www.havinalaugh.comInstagram: @havin.a.laugh🔗 Learn more about Your Wellbeing Warrior:Website: www.yourwellbeingwarrior.comInstagram: @your_wellbeing_warrior

An incredible man who shares the raw, unfiltered truth about his experiences with childhood sexual abuse, addiction, borderline personality disorder, and the painful process of healing.

From the age of five, Mark’s identity was shaped by trauma. He opens up about the confusion, shame, and destructive patterns that followed him into adulthood, and how therapy helped him begin to piece himself back together.

This conversation covers everything:

• The silence surrounding male sexual abuse

• Living with BPD and navigating intense emotions

• Addiction as a form of slow suicide

• The struggle for self-worth, self-forgiveness, and trust

• How turning pain into purpose can light the path forward

Now a youth coach and fierce advocate for mental health, Mark’s story is one of unimaginable hurt, but also one of strength, honesty, and hope.

If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, here are some free and confidential services in Ireland:

• Men’s Aid – www.mensaid.ie / info@mensaid.ie

• RCNI (Rape Crisis Network Ireland) – 1800 77 8888 / www.rcni.ie

• Pieta House – 1800 247 247 / www.pieta.ie

• Samaritans – 116 123 / jo@samaritans.ie

• Aware – 1800 80 48 48 / supportmail@aware.ie

• Turn2Me – www.turn2me.org

• GROW Mental Health – 1890 474 474 / www.grow.ie

• Childline (under 18) – 1800 66 66 66 / www.childline.ie

👉 If you're in immediate danger, call 999.

Please like, comment, and share this episode—because these conversations matter.
You could be the reason someone reaches out.

World-renowned restorative justice practitioner, psychotherapist, and researcher.

Together, we explore the life-changing impact of restorative justice in cases of sexual violence.

Sophia shares her own transformative journey of sitting face-to-face with her father in a restorative process that became a turning point in her healing.

Peter opens up about how that experience changed his own understanding of justice and humanity.

Professor Keenan offers profound insight into how restorative justice challenges conventional legal systems, centers the voice of the survivor, and facilitates deep accountability and healing, even in the most complex and painful circumstances.

This episode is not only a conversation, it’s an invitation to rethink justice, healing, and what it means to take our power back.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence, trauma, and personal stories of abuse. Please listen with care.

📚 Professor Keenan’s book Sexual Violence and Restorative Justice: Addressing the Justice Gap is available free online — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380756032_Sexual_Violence_and_Restorative_Justice_Addressing_the_Justice_Gap

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Together they explore:

• What spirituality really is (and isn’t)
• Coming to terms with who you are as a survivor - across every age and version of yourself
• What it’s like being in a relationship when both partners have lived through abuse, triggers, and emotional shutdowns - and how they communicate through it
• Revisiting childhood memories, flashbacks, and the painful reconnection with the inner child
• Ego, masks, and why the body protects itself even long into adulthood
• Attachment wounds, early neglect, and learning how to soothe the self from the inside out
• The ripple effect of generational trauma and the weight of one person's actions across decades
• The resurfacing of old memories during healing practices and the body’s instinct to protect itself from vulnerability
• Burnout, emotional collapse, and the frightening experience of losing connection with yourself completely
• Why destructive behaviours, addiction, and escape make sense in the context of severe childhood trauma - and how survival mechanisms become lifelong patterns

This episode is heavy, real, and full of moments most people never talk about, but should.

It’s a conversation about love after trauma, about healing that isn’t linear, and about finding your way back to yourself piece by piece.

If you’ve lived through trauma, dissociation, relationship struggles, addiction, or inner-child wounds… this episode will sit deeply with you.

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In this honest catch-up episode, we share what life has really looked like over the past few months—from Bali to Thailand, navigating visa challenges, injuries, homesickness, personal growth, and everything in between.

This isn't a highlight reel.

It's a conversation about what happens when you slow down, disconnect from the noise, and allow life to teach you what healing really looks like.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why we disappeared from social media

• The emotional reality of moving to Thailand

• Lessons from Bali that changed us

• Facing unexpected setbacks with resilience

• What recovery really means beyond addiction

• Building a life based on purpose instead of survival

• Why authentic coaching is about walking alongside people—not fixing them

• Our plans for the future, our community, and what's coming next

Whether you're navigating recovery, healing from trauma, rebuilding your life, or simply trying to become a more authentic version of yourself, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're never alone.

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Remember...

Recovery isn't just about addiction.

Sometimes it's recovering from trauma.

Sometimes it's recovering from heartbreak.

Sometimes it's recovering from a version of yourself you've outgrown.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

With love,

Peter & Sophia

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