Life and Depth with Ryan McDaid

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I’m Ryan McDaid, an entrepreneur driven by curiosity and a passion for growth. Join me as I dive into thought-provoking conversations about life, business, existence, spirituality, psychedelics, and the natural world. Together, we’ll explore how we, as individuals and as humanity, can evolve, thrive, and create a better world.

  1. #32 Glenda Dowling - Healing from the Inside Out: Gut Health, Energy Work & Living in Alignment

    3 DAYS AGO

    #32 Glenda Dowling - Healing from the Inside Out: Gut Health, Energy Work & Living in Alignment

    In this raw and uplifting conversation, Ryan sits down with Glenda Dowling from Buncrana, Donegal. Glenda is a holistic practitioner blending spinal energetics, kinesiology, breathwork, and nutrition to help people reconnect with their body’s innate ability to heal.Glenda shares her powerful personal journey — from being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in her 20s to refusing medication and instead exploring nutrition, gut healing, and energy work. What began as her own search for wellness grew into a mission to help others find balance physically, emotionally, and spiritually.Together, we explore:- The role of gut health in overall wellbeing and the foundations of true healing- How unresolved emotional patterns and nervous system dysregulation can manifest in physical illness- Glenda’s experiences with breathwork, kinesiology, and spinal energetics- The challenges of motherhood and relationships, including the lessons she learned through couples counselling- Why embracing both darkness and light is essential to living fullyGlenda’s story is one of resilience, awakening, and alignment. Her work reminds us that healing isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about reconnecting with ourselves, body and soul.Connect with Glenda:https://www.instagram.com/glenda_dowling_wellness/

    1h 21m
  2. #31 Addiction to Abundance: Rewiring Your Money Mindset, Attract Wealth & Find Purpose: Jen Healy

    28 APR

    #31 Addiction to Abundance: Rewiring Your Money Mindset, Attract Wealth & Find Purpose: Jen Healy

    From facing homelessness to building a thriving business, Jen Healy shares her powerful journey of transformation. She opens up about battling addiction, trauma, and financial hardship as a single mother — and how discovering she was pregnant became the life-changing catalyst that set her on a new path. Jen talks about overcoming years of scarcity, rewiring her mindset around money, and the profound lessons she learned from mentors like Kim Calvert and Bob Proctor. We dive into healing the nervous system, shifting deep-rooted beliefs, building wealth from the inside out, and finding purpose after pain. Today, Jen not only leads a growing business but also empowers others through her community to create the lives they deserve. Her story is raw, inspiring, and a living testament that true change is possible for anyone ready to step into their power.Follow Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jenhealymindsetandmanifest/ 00:00 Single Parent & Homeless 04:36 Discovering I was Pregnant Changed Everything 08:22 Understanding Why I was Poor 15:44 How I Earn 50K a Month 20:18 The Changes Required to Become Abundant 26:09 Helping Others in My Community 33:55 Our Thoughts & Emotions Determine What We Earn 39:17 Therapy Shows Us the Parts We Don't See 44:16 Results and Vibe of the Community 47:23 My First Business Venture 49:06 Helping Kids in Africa 53:26 The Importance of Gratitude

    56 min
  3. #30 Wexford Hurling Captain to Healer: Rewilding & Reclaiming What It Means to Be a Man: Diarmuid Lyng

    16 APR

    #30 Wexford Hurling Captain to Healer: Rewilding & Reclaiming What It Means to Be a Man: Diarmuid Lyng

    Former Wexford Hurling Captain Diarmuid Lyng opens up in one of the most honest and powerful conversations I've had yet. We dive deep into what it means to be a man in today’s world — the struggles, the silence, the shame, and the strength. Diarmuid speaks about the fear of fatherhood, the weight of responsibility, and the wildness that modern men have forgotten but deeply crave. We explore grief, letting go, the pressure to hold it all together, and the quiet collapse so many men face alone. Diarmuid shares stories from the forest, the sweat lodges, and the circles where men drop their masks and remember who they are. He talks about joy, play, Hurling, Jiu Jitsu, relationships, ancient Irish rituals, and the power of softening without losing your edge. If you’ve ever felt like there’s more to life, more to you, or that you’re carrying something too heavy to speak about — this episode will speak to you. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a portal. Connect with Diarmuid Lyng https://www.instagram.com/diarmuidlyng/ 00:00 Family Life 06:17 Responsibility of being a Father 12:58 The Importance of Letting Go 19:03 The Dark Truth about Men 22:55 Why Men are Afraid to Change 29:54 Facing Your Fears Head On 37:26 Community & Returning to Hurling in My 40s 43:51 The Value my Wife Brings to My Life 47:24 How & Why Men are Healing 53:54 What Men are Learning about Themselves 54:53 Why I'm Passionate about Healing & Ireland 01:00:32 Working with Mens GAA Teams 01:05:04 Being at the Forefront of Mens Work In Ireland 01:10:18 Understanding The Value of Being Irish 01:13:02 The Magic of the Retreats

    1h 20m
  4. #29 Junk Kouture CEO: Why Your Toughest Times Are The Best Thing That Can Happen To You: Troy Armour

    8 APR

    #29 Junk Kouture CEO: Why Your Toughest Times Are The Best Thing That Can Happen To You: Troy Armour

    Founder of Junk Kouture: Troy Armour opens up and shares his struggles and wins and ultimately what has got him to where he is today. Troy is a man who built success from the ground up — only to lose everything. What begins as a story of business ambition soon reveals layers of childhood trauma, identity loss, and the silent struggles of life. From surviving a harsh upbringing, being bullied which followed him everywhere he went to achieving power and recognition, he lived in a world that rewarded ego and punished vulnerability. But behind the scenes, he was burning out — disconnected from himself and running from the pain he never faced. After speaking out against injustice, he was unexpectedly kicked out of the country, exiled with no warning. Stripped of everything familiar, he was forced to confront the void — no titles, no distractions, just silence. One of the most revealing, emotional, and honest episodes yet. 00:00 Biggest Challenge in Life 07:07 Why I Spoke out about UAE 12:05 The Importance of Diversity and Inclusivity 17:16 Struggles of Growing Up in a Small Town 21:13 My First Business 26:35 People Running Me Down 30:54 People Thought I was “Gay” 34:30 Helping the Homeless 38:33 I Surrounded Myself with Millionaires 42:19 Why I’m Tough to Work With 47:47 I was Bullied at a Kid 49:04 How I Connected with Elton John, Lad Gaga and Robbie Williams 51:49 Why I Want to Create Impact 56:15 What I Learned from Self Development and Healing 01:02:14 The Important Aspects of Being a Leader 01:09:47 How Being Vulnerable Creates Followers 01:12:59 The Impact of Junk Kouture 01:17:13 Changing your Perspective from “What if” to “Even if” 01:21:20 What I’m Still Working on 01:28:52 Public Speaking 01:31:04 What I Would Tell My Younger Self 01:33:57 How I Networked with Hollywood Stars Connect with Troy https://www.instagram.com/troy.armour/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyarmour/

    1h 45m
  5. #28 Overweight Rugby Prop to TV Chef: My Diet Gave Me Attention, Courage & Belief: Eoin Sheehan

    25 MAR

    #28 Overweight Rugby Prop to TV Chef: My Diet Gave Me Attention, Courage & Belief: Eoin Sheehan

    Eoin Sheehan joined me for a raw, honest conversation about how food changed everything in his life. From chasing a career in rugby and studying chemical engineering to accidentally building a meal prep business — it all started with trying to lose weight and cooking a few dinners for friends. We dive into the struggles of starting a business while still in college, burnout, panic attacks, and what it’s like to feel completely overwhelmed trying to make it all work. Eoin shares the truth behind the highs and lows — from crying in the kitchen to landing a spot on national TV as a chef. We also talk about body image, validation, confidence, disordered eating, and learning how to have a healthy relationship with food. There’s so much in here — about identity, purpose, presence, pressure, and finding balance again. It’s a conversation about much more than food. It’s about doing something real with your life. 00:00 Catch-Up & Creating Content 07:18 Early Beginnings 13:30 Why Food? 15:51 How Losing Weight Made me Attractive 20:12 Starting Country Munch 27:32 Falling Apart 34:22 Starting Country Munch Over 38:14 How I started to Look after Myself 41:22 Why Food is so important to me 47:53 Having the Courage to Try TV 51:46 The Importance of Your Brand 59:59 The Benefits of Living a Simple Life 01:06:16 Quick Fire Question Round

    1h 14m
  6. #27 Redefining Success: Why Working Less Works Better: Ross Culliton

    18 MAR

    #27 Redefining Success: Why Working Less Works Better: Ross Culliton

    What if working harder isn’t the answer? In this episode, I sit down with Ross Culliton, a former Big Four consultant turned entrepreneur, who shares the hard-hitting truths about success, failure, and finding balance. Ross opens up about how he built a business, lost it all, and why that failure became his greatest asset. We dive into the myths around hustle culture, why most people can’t do more than a few hours of deep work, and the unexpected ways his mindset shifted along the way. We also talk about ego, self-doubt, and whether caring what people think is holding you back from doing what you’re really meant to do. Ross shares powerful insights on why he stopped chasing numbers and started focusing on impact—and how that shift changed everything. If you've ever questioned your definition of success, felt burned out, or struggled with setbacks, this episode is for you. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Early Lessons in Business 07:55 What Changed Everything 16:20 Quitting My Job to Start a Business 22:24 Understanding Failures 26:16 The Role of Self Doubt 30:41 Why College Failed Me 36:31 Changing my Mindset Changed Everything 41:03 The Importance of Looking After the Environment 47:07 Letting go of Caring What Other People Think 53:12 Why Setbacks are Your Greatest Teachers 1:00:21 Reflections

    1h 5m
  7. #26 What If Everything Went Right? Changing Your Life’s Narrative: Sharon Fitzmaurice

    12 MAR

    #26 What If Everything Went Right? Changing Your Life’s Narrative: Sharon Fitzmaurice

    Sharon, who has been Ryan’s Therapist, Mentor & Guru for years is back for Round No 2. In this deep and powerful conversation, we explore the silent force that holds so many of us back—judgment, fear, and self-doubt. Why do we let fear dictate our lives? Why do we silence ourselves to avoid rejection? And most importantly, how can we break free? Sharon shares her raw and transformative journey, revealing how the pain of the past shaped her and how embracing her authentic self led to true freedom. We dive into the origins of the inner critic, the fear of judgment, and how these stories keep us from stepping into who we truly are. This episode is an invitation to challenge the narrative you've been telling yourself, to shift from fear to love, and to lean into the possibility of what could go right. If you’ve ever felt trapped by self-doubt, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that your story is still being written. It’s time to stop holding yourself back and start showing up as your true self. 00:00 Greetings 03:00 - Self Doubt Creeping In 09:00 - Opening up for the first time 15:25 - Understanding Judgement 26:39 - How to overcome Judgement 33:02 - Using Fear as a Motivator 38:36 - Changing a Negative Outcome to Positive 43:53 - The Difference between Fear & Love 49.19 - Why we need Fear 57:04 - Why its never too late

    1h 10m
  8. #25 Harry Girvan: Avoiding Burnout, Staying Balanced & Growing in Business and Life

    3 MAR

    #25 Harry Girvan: Avoiding Burnout, Staying Balanced & Growing in Business and Life

    I welcome one of my good friends, Harry Girvan. An Entrepreneur from Belfast, Founder of Mantis, President of EO, a Husband and Father of 2. Born and Raised in Belfast, we explore his childhood and his story of survival instinct. The complexity of scaling businesses globally, the importance of building a strong team, looking after yourself and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Exploring themes of work ethic, personal growth, and the balance between business and family life, this episode also highlights the impactful role of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) in shaping the speaker's entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone seeking inspiration, this conversation offers a treasure trove of insights on resilience, leadership, and the significance of staying true to your values.00:00 Intro09:46 Early Business Lessons13:16 Lessons from the Past16:54 Building a Resilient Business24:33 Leadership and Team Building30:16 Find your Tribe32:11 The Power of Experience Sharing32:56 The Loneliness of Leadership33:43 Building a Supportive Community35:33 Managing Multiple Roles36:51 Scaling and Vision46:38 How to Listen54:34 Work Ethic

    1 hr
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I’m Ryan McDaid, an entrepreneur driven by curiosity and a passion for growth. Join me as I dive into thought-provoking conversations about life, business, existence, spirituality, psychedelics, and the natural world. Together, we’ll explore how we, as individuals and as humanity, can evolve, thrive, and create a better world.

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