Podcast #11: Mikey Olden talks about mental health and suicide before becoming a chef & BJJ athlete.

[@marionryan7471]

One of the best episodes I've seen, what a courageous young man, I suffering with anxiety & depression an find yere episodes a great help thank you xx

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Great to hear you're benefitting from the podcast Marion. I hope you find peace from the depression and anxiety eventually.

[@HG-le5tj]

What a Courageous Young Lad, his story is so Heartfelt, I'm delighted you have come through the other side, and you are an inspiration to people both Younger and Older.👍😃

[@doozatelli5742]

I went to my first NA meeting and Mikey was sat across from me, I didn't know him, he is about 15 years younger than me. I thought to myself what could this kid know? I shared and cried and Mikey shared directly after me and I was gobsmacked with what this guy knew about recovery. An absolute gent, have massive respect for people tackling addiction at such a young age, fair play Mikey and Thanks for the power you gave me that night, I'll never forget it. Hope you well 👍

[@ursulagraham487]

Mikey, you are an absolute inspiration. You have overcome so much in your young life and your story will help young people to see there is life after drink, drugs, gambling etc. Timmy and James, your care and compassion to Mikey was heartwarming. Your messages are so important and definitely needed especially during the disconnection we all feel in Covid 19.

[@KU-mq4er]

I am suffering from mental health issues myself mostly depression and this podcast is what I needed thank you lads for everything

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

You're more than welcome

[@darrenomahony1099]

This podcast is the best thing on KZbin. Fair play lads 👍

[@Irishrover101]

North or south side we are all Cork men so great to help each other out

[@paulmc1085]

Fantastic fourm. Mikey at such a young age responding like a mature adult. MIKEY you should open your own pod cast for youth on mental health as you said it's not talked about as much as it should be. . Best of luck with the new business adventures. Powerful powerful stuff. Love this pod cast

[@gillianbutler6930]

Great start to season 2 with a very honest and raw interview. Well done lads 👏👏 and especially to Mikey for being so courageous 💗 Wishing you every success Mikey in your recovery and your new venture 😉

[@gavinwatters1293]

An exceptional young man! Articulate, intelligent and so mature beyond his years. I've no doubt he's on the right path and will be a massive success, whatever journey he chooses!

[@73sindo]

An incredible episode. I found this one so emotional and powerful. Well done again Timmy and James and huge huge respect for Mikey. Raw, honest, real. Inspirational🙏🌻

[@mhawthorn0224]

That along with James and Timmy's stories are up in my top 3, your really blessed to have escaped from your addictions at a young age, it took me alot longer. So much to relate with and even to hear you say something and then think, that's me. The bit about knowing who your friends are or were is so true, but its a hard way to find out. Best of luck young man with your life in the future. Michael

[@Nasonnice]

Loving the podcasts well done all of them . Mickys one hit the most cried and laughed . Well done everyone

[@Paulsheehanable]

I cried watching this, fair play to him

[@sharonhogan8175]

Omg absolutely heartbreaking. Well done lads

[@BrandonHilikus]

Me too

[@LauraCourtney102]

That was very moving..I could tell straight away Mikey is a true genuine fella who had tough times & luckily is out the other side.Well done & Best of luck with your business 👏 Once again thanks James & Timmy.Ye are amazing & ye are helping so many people.I am quickly making my way through all the podcasts & I love & appreciate them 😍

[@johndaly472]

Brilliant honest 💯all the best Mickey Stephen told me watch this.. Keep up with progress 🙏🙏

[@noreenmurphy889]

Congratulations to this young man I wish him the very best for his future. He can achieve anything he wants to

[@MartinsWorldPodcast]

Really enjoyed the conversation again and I came away with a nice new mantra for myself "In spite of how I'm feeling, I will show up for life!" I can certainly do with it now. I have been filled with anxiety the last few months over another court case for €10 worth of cannabis, my life was going fine until I had to be dragged back to court, now these dark thoughts surface again. Its straight up discrimination whats happening. Criminalising a person for drug use is an ineffective way of preventing drug use. Prohibition of drugs puts them in the hands of criminals. We need to decriminalise the drug user and put services in place that can more effectively help those addicted to drugs.

[@liamokeeffe9967]

Well done mikey what a brave and honest young man you are you should be so proud of yourself for what you have overcome the future is now bright for you going forward stay safe and healthy what a man

[@debbyhayes1300]

What a fantastic interview. Mikey is inspirational to have so much awareness at such a young age. Young people need to hear his experiences. Mighty-Mikey👊 I enjoyed the experience shared by Timmy also about observing thoughts and feelings rather than becoming PART of them and letting them take hold of you for your day. Well done to you all gentlemen.

[@fionamorley5068]

Great interview well done mikey for being so honest good luck for the future

[@davidvarian5513]

Lads excellent podcast. Well done Mikey inspirational man .keep strong

[@mariabuckley1749]

Very brave & courageous, all the very best Mikey.

[@alanoflynn9645]

Great show again lads, It helps so many people so keep it going..Big up

[@thomasryan5116]

Brilliant podcast again boys. What a fantastic lad. Brilliant story. Best of luck going forward Mikey you are going to be very successful and deserve every bit of it you’re an inspiration to young and old

[@grainnebowles1756]

Well done lads and Mikey such an inspiration to all the young people struggling in this life.

[@rosscoveney6114]

Great work again lads. Fair play to the young fella as well.

[@mandy5337]

Brilliant again lads and mickey well done in all ur achievements so far how proud ur parents must be of u...well done 👍👍👍

[@kateoconnor3801]

What an incredible young man 💪💙

[@paulward4395]

A real podcast with core issues brilliant

[@roddiemacleod7563]

My experience growing up was the exact same. Started with a joint then climbed the ladder to herion. Admire your honesty.

[@neilfox8230]

Fantastic guys! Well done Mikey for sharing so honestly. Really helpful and inspiring.

[@fordford9133]

This is best broadcast is ever because it reality in every way

[@eoinoconnor6720]

Well done lad your an inspiration to others and you spoke fantastically

[@michellehurley4539]

Excellent podcast, inspirational!!

[@aoifehannah8628]

21:50 wise words James 🙌🏻 Brilliant podcast fair play Mikey

[@jan-limerick]

Another outstanding podcast well done James and Timmy Mikey your very brave and an inspiration well done.

[@ciaranrussell3009]

Inspirational from a fellow young addict in recovery 💪💪

[@sharonhogan8175]

Very true plenty of people there to help. All ways no your worth. It’s ok not to be ok. It took me a long time to realize it. Best of luck

[@dublinsfaircity]

Fair play Mikey lad. I can relate to everything you say and have been through. Be proud of yourself. Stay strong brother. Respect from Dublin 👍

[@bobfromcork]

Well Done again lads. Thank you Mikey. BOB

[@loppylump]

Fair play mikey not an easy thing to do to put yourself out there like that.. You came across brilliant boy keep up the hard work. Great podcasts lads

[@suggssugrue2277]

Brilliant the 3 of you lads keep it up grate message

[@calraw]

Brilliant interview

[@noelgilmore7680]

Really great, well done all concerned with this channel

[@decomagee4877]

What a story mikey keep up the good work I wish ye all the best from dublin to Cork 👍

[@gavinogorman6955]

Ye are inspirational. Brilliant stuff.

[@MarkJohnson-jg8jd]

This it home too much for me great to hear ye actually talk about it because I could never do it great podcast

[@emmettmccarthy7247]

brialliant boys the best 1 yet fair play to u mikey it takes balls to open up like dat.i wish u all the best for ur future.

[@barryryan1979]

Brilliant just brilliant lads ✌️

[@checkavailability.]

Good man Mikey, OSS

[@kokothegreat5583]

Otcha mikey boy 💪💪💪💪 great stuff...a heart of a lion ❤

[@graceosullivan6719]

AMAZING 🤩🤩🤩

[@danielcasey9022]

Tough listen that one. Took some balls to get it out.

[@dtcurragh]

Great stuff lads

[@Hiitmanforhire]

Well mickey cheers bud thanks again 2norries's

[@Irishrover101]

Good luck with this lot of Podcast I'm a user of drugs but I'm taking baby steps to stop your podcast always push my one more step forward to stopping because in might watch one and forget after a few days so when you put more up it make me want to watch and please god 1 day I will be strong enough to say I'm of drugs more than a week or a month cuz as I say I'll watch one and forget after a few days so fingers crossed I'll get there .

[@coletteobrien2674]

That was a really powerful start to Season two, Mikey had an incredibly heart wrenching story, you could feel the pain but so brave and well told! Huge well done Mikey and well done James and Timmy, you were both so caring towards Mikey! Powerful stuff

[@Irishrover101]

@@coletteobrien2674 Yes great to have the courage to tell his story. Its very difficult to tell people when your in aa never mind a podcast so fair play this kind of stuff will help people from day 1 to the next 50 years and onwards if people can get to it. It's a great thing to help anyone all over the world can watch this and all can relate to it. So it's great what the boys are achieve here. Where I live kids have nothing to do now a days. When I was a teenager there was soccer or boxing to go to and disco Now a days thr kids are sitting on walls and it giving them bad ideas

[@timothylong9906]

James keep plugging away at it pal, try and get yourself to a meeting or even ask someone you know to take you. It's there for you too, just have to take that first step.

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

You'll get there James.

[@lisafinn1540]

fairplay to u young lad

[@eileenroche7659]

Well done Mickey 👍

[@gilliandowney5225]

Well done Mikey

[@stephendaly3297]

Very brave young man

[@paultierney6927]

Well done to that youngfella I really hope he goes far.

[@owen2002]

Ye talk alot about doing meditation in this podcast, what type of meditation is it that ye are doing?

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Timmy learned meditation through Dr. Joe Dispenza

[@petergarrett3481]

Great listen could really identify with all the lads

[@tomasfeehan4639]

🙏👍

[@kevinosullivan2510]

Well done champ 👍

[@eire6118]

I'm sober 6 years since had to fight hard , I've recently lost my girlfriend to cancer which to me was the hardest part of my life , she was a great person with no addiction problems thank god , my mental health is bad again but and I mean but I will never give in to the drink because I watched my poor girl go threw such hardship, find god and ask help and fight for your life to stay sober cause we are worth it

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Very sorry to hear about your girlfriend. I hope you find peace this Christmas pal 💙

[@eire6118]

@@thetwonorriespodcast thanks lads have a merry Christmas to ye all

[@timothylong9906]

Fair play pal, sorry about your partner. Stay strong and keep moving forward

[@eire6118]

@@timothylong9906 thanks I appreciated it thank you

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Well done for staying sober. Its not easy. I've been sober for 15 years. Keep going brother.

[@restorationsandtransformat2000]

Mikeys macros

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Mikey Munch 🙈