Episode 93 - Inside the Mind with Dr Alan McInerney

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr Alan McInerney for an honest and insightful conversation about psychology, therapy, fear, relationships, and the challenges facing young people today. Alan shares his journey into psychology and how his own experience with therapy inspired his passion for helping others.We explore the struggles many students and young people face when opening up about their mental health, even to family, and why support systems and therapy can be so important. Alan also discusses the impact of social media, including the harmful content children are exposed to online and the effect platforms like TikTok can have on mental wellbeing.The conversation dives into fear and anxiety — from fight-or-flight responses to the fear that comes with starting something new. Conor opens up about the mental battles involved in starting a business, while Alan explains how we can regulate emotions, retrain negative thought patterns, and build healthier mindsets.We also talk about the trust between therapist and client, the rewarding nature of Alan’s work, and practical tools people can use to improve their lives, relationships, and self-awareness — whether they attend therapy or not.This is a powerful and thoughtful conversation for anyone navigating mental health, relationships, personal growth, or wondering whether therapy could help them. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.