Podcast #4. James's Journey (Part 2). From heroin use, prison and rehab to university masters & PhD

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4 жыл бұрын

This episode will be especially useful for people contemplating recovery or for people in early recovery trying to find their way.
Anybody looking for support or information can contact us on thetwonorriespodcast.com/.
If you want to contribute to this channel now you can. Head over to / thetwonorries where you can donate the price of a cup of coffee which will help us to continue to bring you more content like this.
Thanks again to Brian & Alan of Unity Media Network for the excellent production.
You can watch James' appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show here: www.rte.ie/player/series/the-...
Below is a list of organisation that can help you or someone you know who may have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast.
For suicide/mental health: www.pieta.ie/
Just to talk to someone: www.samaritans.org/ireland/sa...
For those with drug addictions: www.na-ireland.org/
For those with alcohol problems: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/
For people who have been to prison :www.corkalliancecentre.com/
Your local community drugs worker: www.drugs.ie/downloadDocs/Drug...

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@owen2002 3 жыл бұрын

"We build our own prisons in our mind and then live in them".

@ajdeehan2957 Жыл бұрын

inspirational stuff,,well done james ,, 1 month out of cloverhill today, i was blessed with the opportunity with a place in tabor house treatment center and 6 months clean and completley determined to stay clean

@darraghomalley1896 3 жыл бұрын

These two men should have their one tv show absolutely superb men

@emergriffin6987 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say it’s made me cry listening to you both, I’m 22 years with my 3 kids dad his 18 years using herion methatone tablets anything he would take, he has being too 6 treatment centres and no good, his currently sleeping in his van😢I pray everyday for a miracle 🙏you guys are proof it can be done

@thetwonorriespodcast Жыл бұрын

Mind yourself and your kid Emer, hopefully he finds his way eventually.

@pearsebarrett2660 2 жыл бұрын

Respect James 👏

@thetwonorriespodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pearse

@Emma-sm4qn 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing podcast lads. Would love to see ye in schools informing young people of your stories. Well done love the podcast.

@jamesmulvey9665 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing podcast 👌🏼👌🏼 Truly inspirational great information and fantastic perspectives that aren’t spoke about so freely which such integrity often enough

@gillianbutler6930 4 жыл бұрын

Well done James 💗 super proud of you 💗 And Timmy well done you too, great interviewer 💗

@alanoflynn9645 3 жыл бұрын

Great podcast Lads, I never had an issue with drink or drugs or any other addictions but listening to both Timmy & James stories ye are providing a great service to the wider community and will inspire plenty of people with hope going forward. I look forward to making my way through each one. Big up lads

@eamoman651 11 ай бұрын

Is it bad that I'm addicted to this podcast 🙈😂?

@eileenomahony4309 2 жыл бұрын

So much respect for you both. Well done for turning your lives around and giving back. Incredible.

@weston.weston 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ❤ this podcast! Even though I have never suffered from addiction or trauma, I know others who have. I appreciate Timmy and James's humility, warmth and candor. I am a black millenial woman from the southern United States who has little in common with you all on the surface but I know the human condition binds us all together despite gender, race, and geography. Peace and wellness to you both, I sense your good will from across the Atlantic.

@trishaomahony1011 3 жыл бұрын

Well done you both.spent today watching both your interviews.Amazing stuff & so inspirational to others. Best of luck

@thetwonorriespodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@LauraCourtney102 3 жыл бұрын

Two real life hero's...I've watched the first 4 episodes so far & I've honestly have no words for how amazing brave & inspirational ye two are...I'll be watching every other episode.Ye will make a difference to people that need help,fair play & well done 💯🤗

@Hanspower 4 жыл бұрын

Loved listening to these podcasts. Brutally honest and inspirational. Well done to you both, I’m sure ye have helped many people by doing so! Looking forward to the next one!

@donkelleher9726 2 жыл бұрын

Theres credit due to anyone who can overcome this horrible disease.. I think what ye two are doing not just for the local people but even on a wider scale is priceless. Timmy, james listening to ye both I can relate on so many levels. Timmy I too went to France at 15 because there wasn't anywhere else for me to go.. we worked on the animals to bud . RIP Anthony Hennessy.. At the moment I'm in recovery from addiction and also have contacted cov19 along with my partner who's 4 months pregnant.. but from an addict to an addict I just wanted to say thanks to the both of ye ,, really yer giving suffering addicts some kind of hope. Thanks

@noreenmurphy889 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on this talk I relate to what you said and you are educating those who were never in addiction which I feel is needed to erase the stigma that's attached to addiction. I tried to open an addiction centre and believe it I was granted the permission from Cork County Council and I though ohh this is great but it was opposed by people in my community and unfortunately overturned by An Bord Pennaula. I was opening my own home for this as I know we need more places of safety for people to go to get the help they need. After listening to James I dont regret the personal cost to me both financially and emotionally.I took another route after that and founded Lisheens House Suicide Prevention Charity and we offer free counselling to people in need so people in recovery use our service and those affected by Suicide and mental health. Its ordinary people make the extraordinary difference in our communities. I know people will find HOPE from listening to people life experiences like Timmy's and James. Well done

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Great work Noreen, well done you

@nomajj3241 4 жыл бұрын

I can only repeat what so many have said here: Well done again lads. I'm sure these podcasts will help some people who have taken the wrong path to get their lives back together again.

@janiceliversidge7414 Жыл бұрын

Fair play James good listening too you

@scottkelly8352 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable work again Well done James and Timmy

@timothylong9906 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott

@patokeeffe9707 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see your doing so well Tim enjoyed our little chats in Ballincollig how’s the nailer.Keep it up .

@timothylong9906 3 жыл бұрын

Hi pat, hope your well. It's still working perfectly. Thank you, top man

@patti4785 4 жыл бұрын

I worked at the farm for 10 years, then moved to Cork to work with young lads, brilliant to hear your successful story, we never really get to hear how we'll people have done. Might I add all down to your own attitude and your ability to take a chance and trust. As you so rightly pointed out, some people go into treatment for respite. Eventually, hopefully they start to believe in themselves. Keep broadcasting. You never know how many you can help James.

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Tricia, so far a lot of people have contacted us for help and we have linked them in with their local services. Hopefully they will find their way like the Farm helped me find mine.

@emmettmccarthy7247 4 жыл бұрын

well done listening to ye both has been inspiring.ye are doin a great job keep up the great podcasts .keep the faith lads proud to know ye personally.well done again

@natureisallpowerful 3 жыл бұрын

Well done mate.Our using became unsuccessful, we lost everything we thought we valued, we lived to use and used to live. I relapsed after almost a year clean. Back on buprenorphine working on recovery.ill get there but only through my own actions

@thetwonorriespodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your recovery. Great learning can be had from a relapse

@tonyblinston6565 4 жыл бұрын

Onwards and upwards lads. Inspirational, thank you so much for the sharing.

@leecurran4218 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lads ... well done ... loved the honesty and sincerity ... very inspiring ... keep up the good work!!!!

@terryhayes8133 4 жыл бұрын

Well done very well received here in Australia

@bawny78 4 жыл бұрын

Inspirational stuff lads ...exactly what is needed ..well done!

@audreymcsweeney2430 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic lads. Well done. Onwards and Upwards for ye both now. Ye should be so proud of how far ye have come and how much ye both achieved 👏👏👏

@richardcharters6817 3 жыл бұрын

Great podcasts lads the only thing stopping 99% of people is their own mindset and attitude there are so many different avenues to take in life you just have to be exposed to different lifestyles I often do hill running at the age of 40 I honestly thought I’d be the oldest out doing it in fact when I got to the car park I was near on the youngest and I meet people in their late 50s and 60s running the hills at 7 in the morning a real eye opener and these people seemed to embrace the challenge and not dwell on age or their abilities great role models on you at any age

@TheGally01 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff lads...thanks for this

@KU-mq4er 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and inspiring thanks lads

@lisafinn1540 2 жыл бұрын

my good friend Geraldine from watching asked me to watch her podcast. I'm watching it non stop since. can relate so much. just love this podcast so good. fair play to u both. so inspirational ❤️

@cailimfielding4363 4 жыл бұрын

Top notch again lads. 👏👏

@adrianobrien8300 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff lads... Great listening to you.. very positive and raw.. thanks

@aquinask9180 4 жыл бұрын

Another powerful interview well done 💯

@mandy5337 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best podcasts I've watched or listened too....lads yer amazing with what ye have achieved so far...cant wait for the nxt one...fair play to ye 👏👏

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mandy

@grainnebowles1756 4 жыл бұрын

In awe of you both ye give such hope.

@ericbyrne8331 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job lads. Keep it going👍👍👍

@christinedesmond3806 4 жыл бұрын

Love it 🙌 well done

@noreentwomey6763 4 жыл бұрын

Well done lads as always 💪

@eamonpearse7089 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff, I can identify with you on so many levels, keep up the great work lads.

@sarahmcloughlin4910 3 жыл бұрын

Well done lads great stories on your podcast.

@Mayfield2024 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James

@washingmachine1224 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant lads. Well done on the podcasts, gripping viewing throughout. Great stories that took courage to share.

@stephencasey6218 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic podcast well done lads

@sarahrsarah Жыл бұрын

Fair play to anyone thats gone cold turkey of heroin / opioids one the tuffest challenge i hve faced restless legs ect jesus 🙃😁

@catrionaryan9502 4 жыл бұрын

Great podcast welldone to ye both 👏

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Catriona

@sabrinaoshea5922 4 жыл бұрын

Well done to both of ye brilliant 👏

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

@@sabrinaoshea5922 Thank you Sabrina

@stevebyrne7026 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play to the two of ye lads, the stories are brutally honest and it's good to see how far ye have come, if these stories help others it's a great way to give back, the nerves didn't last long either, like 2 aul pros already

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Steve

@mariecrowley5507 4 жыл бұрын

So inspiring well done ye are amazing

@Ika0214 4 жыл бұрын

Great podcast lads, know of yer stories through a mutual friend... Lots of gems for those who want to pay attention 👏🏼👏🏼

@chrispower64 4 жыл бұрын

Another great podcast lads. Keep it up, look forward to them every week. 👌

@patrickleonard5348 4 жыл бұрын

Great trust between Timmy and James, which makes for a honest and open interview ..... A must listen for those who have taken drugs and who haven't.

@yoyoholck 2 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting thank you

@irish955 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lads I get alot from yer stories and can relate to it I wish ye both the best of luck 💪

@thetwonorriespodcast 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you are getting something from the podcast Andrew

@celinekilcoyne4447 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this love it love from co Leitrim

@jdproject6640 3 жыл бұрын

Well done boyz 😎

@vincentmcnamara2392 8 ай бұрын

Well done lads.. watched the first few podcasts there… a lot of similarities with you’s love seen how yous are trying to improve.. come from similar background. 💪🏻

@johnpaulmcdonald6911 4 жыл бұрын

"he who has a Why to live can bare almost any How"...another really interesting episode lads..Finding our path is not linear... Try try and try some more...