The Twilight Conversations

#162 - ‘Black paint, Teddy bears & shoes at the door..’ -Barry Costello

The Twilight Conversations

Show Notes

This episode I'm thrilled to be in conversation with the multi talented, velvet toned Barry Costello! We explore childhood, addiction, recovery, self care, mindfulness, sports psychology, psychotherapy, music, family & a whole lot more! Podcast Engineer & Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE............. References --------------------- ‘Buityful’ Coldplay (To ladies in my family) ‘Every teardrop is a waterfall’ Coldplay (Living life) ‘How to be dead’ Snow patrol (End of addiction) ‘Leave a light on’ Tom Walker (Recovery) ‘Give me strength Snow patrol (Support) ‘Growing sideways’ Noah Kahan (Therapy-mental health) ‘Spirit bird’ Xavier Rudd (Spirituality, common humanity & social justice) ‘The fear’ Ben Howard (stepping out of comfort zone) ‘Born slippy Underworld (Dance scene)‘For what we dream of’ Bedrock (Dance scene connection) ‘Grace’ Wolftones (Sacrifice, history, ancestors) ‘Viva la quinta brigarda’ Christy Moore (anti fascist struggle) ‘The band played waltzing Matilda’ (Ani war) ‘Down on me’ Aslan (addiction, recovery, challenging stigma) ‘Be somebody’ Kings of Leon (Belief) ‘A song to myself’ Picture this (inner child message to younger self)‘ I found you’ Fred again (connection) ‘Killegh’ Kingfisher (Community GAA & my own club O’Tooles green & white) ‘The voyage’ Christy Moore (The journey with Jen & creating a family) ‘Party on’ Damian Dempsy (The end of raves & E’s when the party is over & you just can’t stop using)Original Authors of 'Reduce The Use' Ann O Connell (Redzer), Caroline Gardiner and Siobhan Cafferty

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