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TwoMacs Podcast Ep32 Tom Herron

Ronan McSherry & Martin McGuinness Season 1 Episode 32

Tom Herron - A breath of fresh air.
There's never been a dull moment with Tom Herron from Coalisland, who recalls his fascinating journey from bookmaker to psychologist. 
Following the death of his father, when he was a boy Tom faced more trauma in Primary School
while college was a mix of terror and madcap capers. 
Catapulted into running a bookies when he was a teenager, he met great characters in the gambling world but also sought solace in alcohol. The death of a close friend lead him into reviewing his journey through life. Inspired by ostriches and Bruce Lee, he went on a journey of self discovery and found sobriety and peace. 
Oh! Tom also made a suggestion to the Fianna GAA club that was a bridge too far, returned to the mat to become a black belt in Judo and has never forgot meeting a 16-year-old lad at the Gaeltacht who became an iconic Republican martyr.
These days Tom promotes the necessity of proper breathing and works with others suffering from trauma, addiction and unease as well as helping sports stars and teams to reach peak performance.  An inspiring, poignant and often hilarious podcast.

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