#52 Niall Breslin - Singer, Songwriter & Mental Health Advocate

In this episode of Live Wild, Hilary Rose is joined by Niall Breslin (Bressie) for a powerful conversation on mental health, creativity and the systems shaping how we live.Niall shares how creativity has been central to his life - not just as an outlet, but as a way of understanding problems and navigating the world. Together, they explore loneliness, community, and why so much of what we label as “mental health issues” is deeply connected to the environments we live in.This episode challenges the idea of “fixing” individuals and instead asks bigger questions about society, connection and how we care for each other.Key topics we discuss:Why creativity is more than art - it’s a way of thinking and solving problemsThe limitations of current mental health systems and the need for reformEarly intervention and prevention as the future of mental health careLoneliness, disconnection and the illusion of online connectionThe impact of modern culture, capitalism and individualism on wellbeingWhy community and human connection are essential for mental healthThe difference between positivity and optimismGrief, emotional expression and learning to feel rather than avoidThe role of creativity as a coping tool and emotional outletWhy we need to move away from “fixing” individuals and look at wider systems You can find Niall here: Website | Live Shows | Instagram | LinkedIn | Music on Spotify | YouTube____Key LinksWatch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here.Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryroseYou can contact Hilary on LinkedIn hereFollow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcastYou can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ieThank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others.If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcastAs always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.