Mahon McCann

Illstrips (Jordan Barry-Browne) is a Dublin-based illustrator and comic creator, best known for his rich and detailed characters and hip-hop-inspired sci-fi series Cosmic Slop! In this podcast, we talk about Jordo's story, the universe of Cosmic Slop, Old school hip-hop, the creative process, perverted comics, and wearing sombreros with no tops on. Check it out now! Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

New podcast out now! In this podcast I attempt to address the meaning crisis through the reintegration of ancient ideas, dipping into cognitive science, depth psychology, religion, alchemy, philosophy, and much more. (Link in bio) Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

New episode on Spotify now!In this episode, I had a charming conversation with @realtionshipcoachingni about love and relationships in the modern world.We discussed why you would have a long-term relationship? What Tinder and other technologies are doing to the dating market, communication, commitment, desire, and what it means to be in love.Books discussed: David Deida ‘The Way of The Superior Man’The honeymoon effect Bruce Lipton Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

‘The View From Above’ is an ancient stoic spiritual exercise, a powerful meditation to give you a cosmic perspective on life's problems. This version is from @donaldrobertson’s book 'The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy' and can be done in 15 minutes, sitting or lying down, for a renewed sense of calm and serenity. I hope you enjoy it! (Link in bio) Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

This week I had a cracking conversation with Coach Alan from my Mind-Body training official. It was savage to meet a young lad from Dublin like myself on a new path and see the similarities in our stories and the changes we've gone through to get where we are now. In this podcast, we talk about United Ireland, Alan’s story, map out the changes from young guy getting in trouble to successful coach and business owner, talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, difficulties of online marketing, why Alan got banned from Tik Tok and much more!You can expect to learn how to transform yourself, get tips for mindset, training, entrepreneurship and online business and have a great time listening to us chat and share what we've learned openly and honestly. This is a good one! (Link in bio). Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Honoured this week to have @donaldrobertson on the podcast talking about cognitive behavioural therapy and stoicism.Donald is a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, author, and trainer. He has written six books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including the best-selling' Stoicism and The Art of Happiness and 'How To Think Like A Roman Emperor'.In this podcast, I take the opportunity to learn about stoicism, the relationship between ancient philosophy and CBT, what our culture can learn from the ancients, how wisdom works, the stoic values, why Stoicism is a philosophy of love, and why you need a philosophy of life. I hope you enjoy it!If you haven't already, I highly recommend getting Donald’s books and I consider them an antidote to many of the modern ailments we are experiencing at the moment, see his books at:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Donald-Robertson/e/B002Q2WSPA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1623850768&sr=8-2https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D2C5NNV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0For Donald's website and more see: https://donaldrobertson.name/ Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

A solo QnA answering questions from people on Instagram about who I would be in history if I could? Do I think there will be a united Ireland? How has my 6 months sober been? What do I think of Rites of passages? Progressive-ism? And much more. I hope you enjoy it! Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

This week I had a very interesting chat with Lonneke van de Weijer, a 26-year-old Dutch Masters's student in clinical psychology at the University of Rotterdam, and beginning her journey of becoming a Jungian analyst. In this podcast, we talk about dream interpretation, the unconscious, Carl Jung, and the state of Western culture at large.You can expect to learn about dreams, Jungian analysis, and also the negative trends in our culture which dreams can help overcome, leading to a more meaningful and connected individual and hence society, I hope you enjoy it!If you are interested in dream interpretation with Lonneke you can see her website at: https://www.lwdreampsychoanalysis.com/services Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Making all the dreams come true this week, chatting to Dr Josh P Twining, a conservation biologist, ecologist, muay Thai coach and fighter!   In this podcast, we talk about what we've learned from martial arts, pursuing the scholarly and the fighting life, Josh's work with giant Indonesian lizards, the primal experience of hunting, veganism, finding truth, master-student relationships, the ups and downs of academia, the dark side of luxury and modern culture and much more. This is a fantastic chat with a genuine intellectual warrior. I hope you enjoy it! Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Seamus Heaney made the point in an interview with Charlie arose that, all art is ‘redemptive' it serves the purpose of making one feel worthy of life, which we all desperately need. I had a chat this week with @ Marcus about his recent single redemption, his story within music, writing method, hopes and aspirations, and much more.Go subscribe to his YouTube channel, Spotify, follow on Instagram - he's gonna be a big star some day soon. Get full access to Raising the Cross at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe