Episode 34 SEX ADDICTION - Interview With Expert Sex Addiction Psychiatrist Prof. Colin O'Gara

07/13/24 • 46 min

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Sex addiction can be a serious issue for many people.
It can take the form of addiction to pornography, sex workers and other sexual behaviours.
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of sex addiction.
I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a sex addiction.
Sadly people with sex addiction can struggle to have healthy relationships and sex addiction can damage their physical and mental health.
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with sex addiction and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction.
There is no shame or embarrassment when it comes to talking about sex addiction, it's a conversation that needs to be had and in some cases it will save lives.

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Episode 33 LIVING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION- Joe's Story (From Inside A Mind Podcast)

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Living with anxiety and depression is sadly a reality for many people.
Life can be challenging for lots of reasons and we can struggle to cope and end up with poor mental health.
As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with.
In this episode I speak with Joe Moriarty, he is a young man that has lived with anxiety and depression. Joe has struggled with his mental health from adolescence, and this caused problems for him in different areas of his life.
Joe's story is a story that lots of people will be able to relate to.
He speaks honestly and openly about his mental health story and it is one of hope as he takes us on this personal journey.
Joe now uses his story to break down the stigma around mental health and raise awareness. He is the co-host of the InsideAMind podcast, which has open conversations about mental health, and in Joe's own words, 'We are on a mission to help people better understand their 'problems' and be able to turn them into positives. '

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Episode 35 COCAINE ADDICTION - Interview With Ex DJ & Health Coach Sean Willers About His Story With Cocaine Addiction & Recovery

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Cocaine use is common-place in many cities around the world, including London the one where I live and work. Like many psychologists I have worked with patients who have problems with cocaine and they become addicted to this drug.
For someone who is addicted to cocaine, it brings chaos to their lives and the people who are in their lives along with poor physical and mental health. Sadly in some cases, cocaine addiction can lead to a premature death.

In this episode I talk to Sean WIllers.
Sean's story is a facilitating one, from his time in the British army, to becoming a top DJ in nightclubs in both London and Berlin.
Sadly, Sean became addicted to cocaine and his life began to unravel.
I have an open and honest conversation with Sean about his addiction to cocaine, what led to that , how he managed to give it up and get his life back on track.
Sean now uses his story to support and provide inspiration to other people like him who are struggling with cocaine addiction. He is now a lifestyle coach, personal trainer and mental health advocate. He is truly an inspirational person and this interview is full of hope that other people too can deal with this issue.