We Are The People Podcast

By Philip Bourke

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Episodes: 47

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Behind every face is a story that has the power to inspire, connect, and change the way we see the world. We Are The People is where those stories are told—stories of everyday lives, big dreams, challenges overcome, and the small moments that leave a lasting impact.


Through open and honest conversations, we explore what makes us human: resilience, kindness, determination, and hope. These are not just stories you’ll hear; they’re experiences you’ll feel.


We believe that when we share our stories, we inspire others to find their own strength. Together, we are the people.


Episode Date
S9-E5: Eoghan Cleary: Protecting Childhood in an Adult World
Jul 26, 2026
Social Without the Media: Growing Up Online with Lorena, Tara and Rosie
Jun 07, 2026
Lucy Butler: The Mindful Gardener - Anxiety, Motherhood and the Healing Power of Getting Outside
May 24, 2026
Michael Doherty: Four Years, One Video, and the Cost of Chasing a Dream
May 17, 2026
S9-E1: Alan Olive on Grief, Resilience, Leadership & What It Means to Be Human
May 10, 2026
S8 - E5 - Sinead Walsh: Comedy, Courage and the Power of Being Seen
Oct 05, 2025
S8 - E4: Mindie Buttars: From Meth to Meaning: A Story of Resilience
Sep 07, 2025
Michael Spencer: Self-Confidence and Second Chances
Aug 31, 2025
S8-E2 Adam Brawer: From Hollywood Catastrophe to Luxury Real Estate
Aug 24, 2025
S8 - Ep 1 - Patricia Noelle - Breaking Chains: From Religious Trauma to Spiritual Healing
Jul 06, 2025
Jamie Buttars: From Rock Bottom to Resilience – How One Man Turned Struggle into Community Impact
Feb 23, 2025
Resilience, Reinvention & the Reality of Success – Neil O’Sullivan on Overcoming Struggles and Finding Balance
Feb 02, 2025
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Sarah Collins on Risk, Resilience, and Life’s Small Joys
Jan 26, 2025
Fighting for Legacy: Damian Darker on Discipline, Resilience, and Creating Opportunities
Jan 11, 2025
From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-Driven Work: Emma Foran’s Journey of Resilience, Inclusivity, and Fulfillment
Jan 05, 2025
S6 - E3 - James Michels... how self improvement unlocked an introvert, fired a passion and created a legacy.
Nov 12, 2023
S6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22
Oct 22, 2023
S6 - E1 - Peter Ryan - From visually impaired to Paralympian and Ultra Endurance Running
Oct 08, 2023
S5 - E6 - Orlagh Reynolds - Grateful for her life... the highs of Australia to the lows of helping her husband fight MND
May 14, 2023
S5 - E5 - Scott Jenkins - A turning point at 30 leads to ultramarathons, Badwater, life lessons and smiling children
Mar 26, 2023
S5 - E4 - Beulah Coombs: From Jamaica to Manchester — A Life Built Against the Odds
Jan 22, 2023
S5 - E3 - Lawrence Cowan - How MND inspired him to change Scotland for the better
Jan 01, 2023
S5 - E2 - Elaine Garrigues O'Neill - From French translator to Patisserie Chef
Dec 11, 2022
S 5 - E1 - Vicki Duffendack - From worshipping Instagram to finding redemption with God
Dec 04, 2022
S4 - E6 - The Zorbas - Inka and Iason were drawn together by their love of the Balkans and that love created music
Apr 24, 2022
S4 - E5 - Inka Malovic - Conceived in the Congo, born in Bosnia, grew up in Algeria until war in Algeria and Yugoslavia made her a refugee in Canada
Feb 20, 2022
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Stephen Carton - From Ireland to America engineering his dream job as an American Football Coach
Feb 13, 2022
Season 4 - Episode 3 - James Timmons
Feb 06, 2022
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Rebecca Proctor
Jan 30, 2022
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Paraic Keenan
Jan 23, 2022
Season 3 - Episode 5 - John Clendennen
Jul 11, 2021
S3 - E4 - Gavin Colton - from reality TV star, to professional footballer and a new goal of becoming a published author
Jul 04, 2021
S3 - E3 - Pallavi Pande - How memories of India created a sustainable tableware company, made her a mompreneur and inspired her to pay it forward
Jun 27, 2021
S3 - E2 - Kieran Walsh - Loss, grief, the pressure to succeed, mental health and comedy... Kieran doesn't shy away from any of it
Jun 20, 2021
S3 - E1 - Teegan Maguire - Facing society's expectations of a woman, she talks children, pressure and how she has planned her life
Jun 13, 2021
S2 - E6 - Virginie Laveau: A story about anxiety, healing, and finding purpose through presence, service, and self trust.
Apr 11, 2021
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Dean Clarke
Apr 04, 2021
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Jill Godsil
Mar 28, 2021
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Kunal Gandhi (Part 2)
Mar 21, 2021
S2 - E2 - Kunal Gandhi - From India to Ireland without love, but with determination, pride and hunger
Mar 14, 2021
Season 2 - Episode 1 - James Lundy
Mar 07, 2021
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Saoirse Fitzgerald
Feb 07, 2021
Season 1 - Episode 5 - John & Elaine Cogavin
Jan 31, 2021
S1 - E4 - Colm O'Toole - Leaving the 9-5 behind to start afresh in Lyon, opening an Irish bar
Jan 24, 2021
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Pete Cogavin
Jan 17, 2021
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Moia Rowsome
Jan 10, 2021
S1 - E1 - Ger Barron - From Celtic to UCD, a story of triumph over anxiety to discover happiness
Jan 01, 2021