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

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

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

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

Respect James 👏

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

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

A brilliant documentary, have suffered from addiction and mental issues, never felt I was good enough even as a kid,it's great to listem

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

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

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

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

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 💯🤗

Fair play James good listening too you

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

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.

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

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

Unbelievable work again Well done James and Timmy

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.

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

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

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.

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!

Great podcast welldone to ye both 👏

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

Thank you James

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

Well done very well received here in Australia

In awe of you both ye give such hope.

Brilliant and inspiring thanks lads

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

Well done lads great stories on your podcast.

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

This was very interesting thank you

Top notch again lads. 👏👏

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

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 👏👏👏

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 👏👏

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 ❤️

So inspiring well done ye are amazing

Another powerful interview well done 💯

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

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

Just found this love it love from co Leitrim

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

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

Love it 🙌 well done

Well done lads as always 💪

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

Great stuff lads...thanks for this

Fantastic job lads. Keep it going👍👍👍

Fantastic podcast well done lads

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

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

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

"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...

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. 💪🏻

Well done boyz 😎

Great work lads more men need to speak up like ye are ye open to having guest on yere show ?

How do I contact ye directly bud, I've a question ye might help me with, well done again lads

Two norries on trauma

I love thia podcast. Has helped me so much