
Change is Possible is a podcast about what it really takes to rebuild your life. Hosted by Dr Brian Pennie, former heroin addict turned neuroscientist, it explores the mechanics of change through raw conversations on addiction, burnout, trauma and identity. More than surface-level motivation, each episode reveals why we get stuck, how the brain drives behaviour, and what it takes to create lasting... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducation | |||

All Breda O'Toole ever wanted was someone to talk to. Instead, she was given Valium, 29 electric shock treatments and 23 years of psychiatric care.
Brian sits down with Breda O'Toole, author of Unseen: A Memoir of Trauma, Ireland's Psychiatric Syste... more
At 30, Iain Ward was told he had terminal brain cancer and around five years to live. Within 24 hours, he had a new life goal.
Brian sits down with Iain, known to nearly 17 million followers as the King of Chemo, for an honest and often very funny c... more
Dr. Gabor Maté explains why addiction is not simply a choice, but often a response to pain.
In this bite-sized clip from our interview, Gabor challenges the stigma around addiction, explains why we need to ask “why the pain?” instead of “why the add... more
A head on car crash nearly cost Keith Barry his leg, and the doctors told him he'd limp for the rest of his life.
Brian sits down with mentalist and hypnotist Keith Barry for an honest conversation about loss, control and the power of the subconscio... more
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Wow! So deeply inspired and fired up after listening to this podcast. The title isn’t mistaken - it really makes you believe that change is possible through deep authentic heart opening conversations.
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This show centers on practical, neuroscience-informed pathways to lasting change, often anchored in recovery from addiction, trauma, and mental-health challenges. Episodes feature a mix of former athletes, clinicians, coaches, authors, and advocates who share intimate turning points, actionable strategies, and ways to reframe struggles as part of growth. A standout trait is the depth of vulnerability paired with concrete tools—breathing, boundaries, daily systems, and habit-building—that listeners can apply to real life. The host guides conversations with warmth and curiosity, creating space for difficult topics like identity after career change, loneliness, and trauma to become actionable journeys toward empowerment and wellbeing.
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Recent guests on Change is Possible include:
1. Iain Ward
2. Keith Barry
3. Willa White
4. David Gillick
5. Nicoline Walsh
6. Gabor Maté
7. Paddy Barrett
8. Darragh Fleming
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