Inner Insights with Dr. Darragh Stewart

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Journey into the depths of the human mind and soul with Dr. Darragh Stewart, a mentor, transformational facilitator, and expert in psychedelic exploration and personal transformation. Inner Insights delves into topics that inspire growth, challenge perspectives, and ignite curiosity. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with pioneers in health and wellness, science, spirituality, and creativity, as well as personal insights into their work and transformational journeys. Whether you're seeking practical tools for empowerment, stories of transformation, or guidance on connectin

  1. 6d ago

    #29: Dr. Bryan Duggan -Cyberdelics, AI & Creativity, Human evolution, Robotics, The Future of Music

    Back for round 2, in this episode, Dr. Brian Duggan and Darragh Stewart explore the transformative potential of AI and robotics in human creativity, cultural heritage, and everyday life. They discuss the balance between innovation and fear, the future of music and art, and the ethical considerations of technological advancements. In this episode, Bryan Duggan shares insights on the future of technology, AI, neural interfaces, and the cultural significance of Irish traditional music. We explore how emerging tech can empower and transform lives, and the importance of responsible engagement with these innovations. What we chat about The impact of AI on creativity and human potentialThe evolution of traditional Irish music through AICyberdelics and altered states of consciousness via technologyHolographic and hologram musicians transforming cultural heritageThe ethical and societal implications of AI and roboticsThe future of music creation and immersive experiencesAI as a tool for education and skill developmentThe balance between technological innovation and fear of loss The potential of neural interfaces and exoskeletonsThe role of AI in music and creativityCultural revival through Irish traditional musicHarm reduction and legislation around cannabis and psychedelicsThe impact of technology on aging and longevityThe importance of responsible engagement with tech Chapters 00:00Introduction and guest background 01:56AI's role in expanding human creativity 03:58The backlash and fears around AI in art and music 05:55The relevance of learning programming in the age of AI 08:00Predictions and inevitability of AI development 09:59Making art from algorithms and the origins of computer science 12:08The future of AI-generated art and the importance of foundational skills 14:00Irish traditional music and AI projects like TunePal 15:46Enhancing music education with AI and holographic technology 17:59Holographic musicians and preserving cultural heritage 19:59The concept of digital immortality and virtual performances 22:06SquareWave project: creating interactive musical journeys 24:04The social and emotional impact of AI in music creation 25:58AI as a tool for learning and personal growth 28:05Cyberdelics and altered states of consciousness through technology 30:07The cultural and societal implications of AI and robotics 32:02The duality of acceptance and resistance to AI advancements 33:59The future of robots and AI companions in daily life 35:53Ethical considerations and human identity in the age of AI http://bryanduggan.org http://github.com/skooter500 @skooter500 https://bryanduggan.org/projects/skuarewave-create-music-with-holograms/ https://bryanduggan.org/projects/tunepal/ AI, robotics, creativity, cultural heritage, music technology, cyberdelics, holographic musicians, AI art, future of human evolution technology, AI, neural interfaces, Irish music, cultural revival, harm reduction, psychedelics, longevity, digital creativity

  2. Jun 17

    #28 Dr. Kathryn Ledden - Harm reduction, festival welfare , the Future of Irish Nightlife and Community is Medicine

    This week on Inner Insights, I sit down with Dr Kathryn Ledden, psychiatrist-in-training, co-founder of PsychCare Ireland, festival welfare advocate, researcher and DJ.We explore:✨ Harm reduction and why it matters✨ The reality of drug use in Ireland✨ Festival welfare and emotional support spaces✨ Psychedelic research and the future of therapy✨ Community, connection and mental health✨ Why so many people feel alone in modern society✨ What psychiatry can learn from holistic approachesBio:Walking the place where holistic healing, music spaces, and Western medicine meet is where Kat finds themself. A medical doctor training in psychiatry with a background in psychology and music performance, Kat is a Co-Founder and Director of PsyCare Ireland, Welfare and Harm Reduction CLG and a member of Trinity College Dublin Psychedelic Research Group.https://www.instagram.com/not_a_regular_doc/https://www.psycareireland.org/

    #28 Dr. Kathryn Ledden - Harm reduction, festival welfare , the Future of Irish Nightlife and Community is Medicine

  3. Jun 1

    #27: George Stuby - How Trauma Shapes Our Lives, And How to Heal It.nervous system healing, psychedelics, embodiment, men's emotional health, creativity, and breaking generational patterns.

    What an insightful talk with the wonderful George Stuby. This is an episode not to miss, recorded live from London.If you enjoyed it make sure to subscribe to the channel and sign up to my mailing list here: https://innerwork.kit.com/7a6518f2f6. George Stuby is a Psychologist (MSc) and Musician. He helps lawyers and other high achievers break free from perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, and feeling shut down.Many of his clients have achieved external success but lost internal connection. They’re at a point where achievement stops being enough—ready to transition from success to meaning. They’ve done therapy. They understand their patterns. But understanding hasn’t freed them—because these patterns live in the nervous system, not just the mind.Through Nervous System Regulation, Breathwork, Music Therapy, and approaches releasing what we store in our bodies (Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Compassionate Inquiry, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy), he helps people access and integrate what talk therapy can’t reach.He has worked with hundreds of people worldwide—in individual therapy, couples sessions, group ceremonies, and international retreats.Currently training in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, he works in both English and German.His mission: Help your nervous system feel safe, so you can be present—in your body, your relationships, your creativity, your life.instagram: iamgeorgestuby

    #27: George Stuby - How Trauma Shapes Our Lives, And How to Heal It.nervous system healing, psychedelics, embodiment, men's emotional health, creativity, and breaking generational patterns.

  4. May 22

    #26: Michael Ryan - The Crisis of Modern Men, the Path Back to Meaning & the Journey Home

    What a wonderful episode with Michael for this week's episode of the Inner Insights podcast. If you enjoyed it make sure to subscribe to the channel and sign up to my mailing list here: https://innerwork.kit.com/7a6518f2f6. There’s so much noise online around masculinity right now, but this conversation goes deeper than performance, politics or identity. It’s about the parts of ourselves we avoid. The grief we carry. The tenderness underneath the armour.And the possibility of becoming more whole.We speak about: • Why so many men feel lost, numb or disconnected• The healing power of men’s circles and brotherhood • Shadow work, vulnerability and emotional suppression • Fatherhood, intimacy and masculine initiation• The spiritual vacuum in modern culture • God, meaning, nature and coming home to yourself• Why healing is not a quick fix, but a lifelong journey Michael brings over two decades of expertise as a dedicated yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher. Through movement-based practices, breathwork, meditation, and tailored mentoring, Michael empowers men to cultivate healthier self-relationships and uncover deeper meaning in their lives. His workshops and retreats provide safe, transformative spaces to explore the layers of trauma carried by men—both intergenerational and collective—offering pathways toward healing and growth. Contact informationwww.natureofman.ie www.michaelryan.yoga insta: michaelryan_thewayhomewww.innerwork.iewww.inwardbound.nl

    #26: Michael Ryan - The Crisis of Modern Men, the Path Back to Meaning & the Journey Home

  5. Apr 20

    #25: Dr. Sue Redmond - Somatic Trauma Therapy, Ireland and Trauma, The Body Keeps the Score, How Trauma Lives in the Nervous System and healing it safely.

    In this powerful episode of Inner Insights, I sit down with Dr. Sue Redmond, integrative somatic trauma therapist, EMDR practitioner and therapeutic yoga teacher, for a deep conversation on healing trauma through the body. We explore how unresolved emotions, stress and past experiences can become stored in the nervous system, why so many people feel disconnected from themselves, and how practices like somatic therapy, breathwork, movement, mindfulness and safe emotional release can help us return to balance.We also dive into anger, boundaries, people pleasing, intergenerational trauma, resilience, relationships, psychedelics, and the path back to joy. If you are interested in healing, emotional wellbeing, embodiment, or understanding yourself on a deeper level, this episode offers practical wisdom, hope and powerful insights for your journey.Dr. Sue Redmond is an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist, Somatic EMDR Practitioner, and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience in the fields of wellbeing, leadership, and trauma healing. She holds a PhD in Youth Leadership, Resilience, and Social Support, alongside qualifications in health promotion, pharmacology, psychology, youth & community work, and coaching. Sue’s work spans one-to-one therapy, psychedelic-assisted somatic therapy, and group facilitation, as well as training and resource development for professionals working with children and young people. At the heart of her mission is creating safe spaces for healing, resilience, and transformation—blending science, somatic wisdom, and creativity to guide people and communities toward greater awareness, empowerment, and joy. Since this episode was recorded, Sue has been developing a new training programme a 1-year long Professional Certificate in Somatic Trauma Therapy. This brings together her background in trauma and embodied practice. The training focuses on helping practitioners work more confidently with the body and nervous system, beyond purely cognitive approaches. More information on her website sueredmond.comhttps://www.sueredmond.com/group/somatictherapytraininginstagram: dr.sueredmond

    #25: Dr. Sue Redmond - Somatic Trauma Therapy, Ireland and Trauma, The Body Keeps the Score, How Trauma Lives in the Nervous System and healing it safely.

  6. Mar 27

    #24: Michaela -Wisdom of the Womb, Women's work, Ancestral healing, Female health and Pelvic care

    Michaela is a pelvic care practitioner and women’s work guide offering a regenerative, woman-centred approach to the health of women’s bodies.She helps women understand their physiology, reconnect with their bodies, and remember their innate capacity for health.She offers whole-day care sessions and longer-term containers for women from her cabin in the north of Ireland.Her work is part of a much needed shift in how women are cared for, using hands-on manual therapy and warm, attuned support to pave a new way forward, of we tend to women’s bodies.Her space is a whole woman care space, for all women, through every stage of life.Rootedfemininewellness.com @rootedfemininewellnessIf you enjoyed it make sure to subscribe to the channel and sign up to my mailing list here: https://innerwork.kit.com/7a6518f2f6.

    #24: Michaela -Wisdom of the Womb, Women's work, Ancestral healing, Female health and Pelvic care

  7. Mar 6

    #23: Eamon Armstrong - Aspirational Masculinity, Polarity of Play, Relationship dynamics, Healing through Kink, Meta-Modern Love and Life as a Game

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Inner Insights podcast This Episode we recorded live from Ko Pha-ngan what an absolute honour to be joined by Eamon Armstrong Eamon is a podcast host and aspiring author, currently in Ko Pha-ngan to finish his first book. The memoir uses humorous stories to "open source some of the most impactful lessons" he's experienced, particularly on the subject of masculinity and maturation. He's the host of three shows: Life is a Festival (his longest-running and most personal show), The Psychedelic Therapy Podcast, and You Like It, a kink podcast he co-hosts with a New York dominatrix named Maline Prior. Eamon is also known as a "cultural collaborator" for Burning Man. In this episode, we dive into: * Aspirational Masculinity and Maturation: Eamon, who is moving out of his "hero phase" (the last archetype of boy psychology). * Boundaries and the Warrior Archetype: Eamon distinguishes between being nice (which often requires dishonesty) and being kind (which is never dishonest). He views boundaries as a kindness because they are a "presentation of reality" and refers to the word "no" as a gift.  We discuss how the Warrior archetype is the antidote to the "dangerous man" story, representing the healthy expression of anger, boundaries, and fighting for justice. Anger provides an "emotional north star" for boundary setting. * Sexuality, Kink, and Shame as Fuel: Eamon, who identifies as a Dom, discusses the idea of shame as "erotic rocket fuel" that requires proper containment. The foundational offering of kink is using "impeccable containers" to explore sexuality and fantasy through play, which can be "alchemizing" to one's sense of self. We discuss the perspective that "you don't heal the kink, the kink heals you" and the risk of medicalizing kink. * Meta-Modernism and Traditional Gender Roles: Eamon relates to gender dynamics through a meta-modern perspective, acknowledging that the polarity is real, but people have "more agency" in choosing how to relate to it. He shares his "choicefully" traditional gender role dynamic with his Swedish girlfriend, Alex, where he acts as the executive of the relationship, taking on the roles of protect, provide, and lead. * Life as a Game: Eamon embraces the view that "life is a game" and discusses the importance of the infinite game (played to play more games and invite more players) over the finite game (played to win). He suggests honesty allows for more fun because one is "dealing with reality". @eamonarmstrong www.eamonarmstrong.com @lifeisafestivalpodcast

    #23: Eamon Armstrong - Aspirational Masculinity, Polarity of Play, Relationship dynamics, Healing through Kink, Meta-Modern Love and Life as a Game

  8. Jan 28

    Season 3 - #22: Dr. Brian Pennie - Addiction, Shame, Recovery, healing trauma & the Path Back to Presence & peace

    Welcome to season 3. It was a real honour to open the season with the inspirational Brian Pennie. Brian spent 15 years addicted to heroin before completely turning his life around and going on to complete a PhD in neuroscience. His story is extraordinary, and a powerful testament to resilience, recovery, and the depth of the human spirit.We talk about anxiety, shame, addiction, masculinity, spirituality, the quieting of the inner voice and what success actually means when you strip it all back.This is a conversation about unlearning, about presence, about sitting with discomfort instead of running from it,.If you care about mental health, men’s work, recovery, or simply living with more peace and honesty, this one is for you.This was one of my favourite conversations to date, and I have no doubt you will take a huge amount from listening to it.About Brian:Dr Brian Pennie is neuroscientist and resilience specialist, and also works as an advisor and business coach to some of Ireland’s leading CEOs. Through a combination of his own inspiring story alongside the application of proven tools and techniques, he is determined to identify and unleash the hidden potential in others. From corporate programmes and keynote speaking to one-on-one coaching, Brian offers a range of services to companies and organisations of all sizes. His story will draw you in and inspire you.https://brianpennie.com/Instagram: @brianpennie78If you enjoyed it make sure to subscribe to the channel and sign up to my mailing list here: https://innerwork.kit.com/7a6518f2f6.

    Season 3 - #22: Dr. Brian Pennie - Addiction, Shame, Recovery, healing trauma & the Path Back to Presence & peace
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Journey into the depths of the human mind and soul with Dr. Darragh Stewart, a mentor, transformational facilitator, and expert in psychedelic exploration and personal transformation. Inner Insights delves into topics that inspire growth, challenge perspectives, and ignite curiosity. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with pioneers in health and wellness, science, spirituality, and creativity, as well as personal insights into their work and transformational journeys. Whether you're seeking practical tools for empowerment, stories of transformation, or guidance on connectin

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