The Natural Resilience Podcast
Welcome to Natural Resilience, the podcast where stories inspire transformation. Hosted by Ciaran, a leader in the field of human behavior and performance, this show brings together extraordinary individuals to share their journeys of resilience, leadership, and self-discovery. With over a decade of experience in Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, and holistic self-improvement, Ciaran combines his expertise with a passion for exploring the human spirit. Each episode dives deep into the lives of remarkable guests, from elite athletes and world-class performers to trailblazers in business and community leaders. Through candid conversations, Natural Resilience uncovers the triumphs, challenges, and defining moments that shape these inspiring figures. The show offers powerful insights on what it takes to rise above adversity, unlock natural potential, and thrive in all aspects of life.Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, or a fresh perspective, this podcast will empower you to embrace your resilience and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Episodes
Dr Stephen McCabe leads Momentum One Zero, the £70 million innovation centre built
under the Belfast Region City Deal.
What does it actually take to build psychological safety into a workplace, and can a
whole city region learn to do the same thing?
In this episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, Ciarán May sits down with Dr
Stephen McCabe, Executive Director of Momentum One Zero, to talk about identity,
performance and psychological ...
Kieran Kelly went from the family butcher's to CEO of Ubloquity, the Belfast firm
securing global supply chains.
What does it actually take to build a technology company from an unorthodox start,
and who do you need around you to do it?
In this episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, Ciarán May sits down with Kieran
Kelly, founder and CEO of Ubloquity, to trace a route into tech that went through a
family butcher's shop and a bedroom ...
Tracy Kelly grew up on Sandy Row and went on to become Lord Mayor of Belfast.
What does authentic leadership look like when it is rooted in community, shaped by working-class values and driven by a determination to make sure nobody feels left behind?
In this episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, Ciarán May sits down with Tracy Kelly, former Lord Mayor of Belfast, to explore her journey from Sandy Row to Belfast City Hall and the...
Sometimes the greatest purpose is forged through life's greatest loss.After losing his father to a heart attack and later his father-in-law, Mark Hanna found purpose through supporting Marie Curie. What began as a way of giving back has become a lifelong mission.
Since then, he has:
Raised over £1 million for Marie Curie.
Completed 22 marathons (with the Dublin Marathon 2026 next on the horizon).
Taken on multiple Ironman competitions....
Neil McManus is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers ever to represent Antrim. Over a remarkable 17-year inter-county career, he captained his county, competed at the highest level of Gaelic Games and became one of the most respected figures in Irish sport.But this conversation goes far beyond hurling.In this episode of the Natural Resilience Podcast, Neil joins Ciarán May to explore the leadership lessons learned from el...
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What does it really take to build a world-class business from Belfast and compete on the global stage?In this episode of the Natural Resilience Podcast, Ciarán May sits down with Greg Bradley, CEO and Founder of Blk Box, one of Northern Ireland's most successful int...
What happens when someone decides to challenge one of the biggest cultural norms in Ireland?
In this episode of the Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Jim Fitzpatrick, founder of Sober Irish, to discuss the rise of alcohol-free living, changing attitudes towards drinking, and why choosing not to drink no longer means opting out of life.
Alcohol-free beverages are experiencing huge global growth, particularly amongst younger ...
In this powerful episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Leah McCourt for a conversation that goes far beyond the cage.While many people know Leah as one of Ireland's most successful mixed martial artists, this discussion focuses on the person behind the fighter. We explore the role that faith has played throughout her life, the challenges and responsibilities of raising children as a single mother, and the resil...
What really happens when you bring ambitious founders together and build a business growth programme around health, accountability, leadership and real human connection instead of hustle culture?In this solo episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, I reflect honestly on the first five months of the Fit Founders Club — a founder-first programme designed for business owners who want to scale sustainably without sacrificing th...
What does it really take to build a consumer brand from scratch in one of the most competitive industries in the world?
In this episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Laura Murphy — founder of Oatco Superfuel, recent Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, and entrepreneur who secured investment from Steven Bartlett on Dragons’ Den.
Laura shares the real story behind building Oatco — from the early uncerta...
In this powerful episode of the Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with undefeated professional boxer Caoimhin Agyarko to explore a story that goes far beyond the ring.
From growing up in West Belfast to surviving a near-fatal stabbing, Caoimhin’s journey is one of resilience, identity, and relentless belief. Left for dead as a teenager, he fought his way back — not just to survive, but to pursue a mission: becoming ...
What does it take to become a world champion, and what happens when everything changes overnight?In this episode of the Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with former unified world champion boxer Ryan Burnett to explore the mindset, discipline and self-belief required to perform at the very highest level.From growing up in Belfast to representing Ireland at the youth Olympics, Ryan’s journey is built on years of unseen wo...
In this episode of the Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Rani Dabrai, a highly experienced entrepreneur and operator who has successfully built and exited two businesses.
This conversation is titled “Systems Set You Free – From Chaos to Control” and is essential listening for any founder who feels stuck in the day-to-day of their business.
Rani brings deep insight into what it actually takes to move from c...
In this episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Paul Harkin, better known as “That Prize Guy.”
Paul is the founder of one of Northern Ireland’s most recognised brands.
What began as a simple idea has grown into a hugely successful platform giving people the chance to win cars, cash, holidays, tech and life-changing prizes — while building a loyal community across social media.
In this convers...
In this episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Gareth Steenson, former professional rugby player, to explore how rejection can either break you or build you.
Gareth shares the honest story behind being overlooked, doubted and rejected early in his career — and how he used that experience as fuel. We unpack the “chip on ...
Titled “Plate Up for Success”, this episode explores how ...
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Jamie opens up about:
Growing up in West Belfast and how those early experiences shaped his mindset
The influence of key figures who helped guide him into the boxing world
...
from a working-class lad in West Belfast,
to selling out the SSE Arena,
to performing to global audiences across America, Canada and Australia.
But behind the success is a story few people truly know.
Paddy opens up about:
Growing up in West Belfast and the humour that shaped him
The altercation where he had his finger bitten off while working as a door...
Paul shares the story behind Foodstock — a charity born not from theory or policy, but from aligned action and a deep belief that communities thrive when people are educated, empowe...
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