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This is Stuart

This is Stuart

By: Stuart Mackey
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One of the worst kept secrets in the world is; To have a better "life" you have to be "happy"... But how does one be truly Happy? Let's figure that out together.

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Stuart Mackey
Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Your Anam Cara
    Dec 10 2025

    In todays episode we go through John O’Donohue’s Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, a timeless work that invites us to rethink friendship, belonging, and the sacredness of human connection.

    Anam Cara means “soul friend,” is at the heart of Celtic spirituality. It represents a bond that transcends time, distance, and even death a friendship where two people see each other at the level of the soul. Knowing to live with clarity, presence, and intention. It’s about learning how to slow down, rediscover belonging, and honor the sacredness of ordinary life.


    Reference:

    Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom John O’Donohue

    Beauty: The Invisible Embrace John O’Donohue

    Eternal Echoe John O’Donohue

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    44 mins
  • Braving the Wilderness: Belonging Without Fitting In
    Dec 3 2025

    The raw terrain of belonging, identity, and authenticity, inspired by Brené Brown’s powerful concept of “braving the wilderness.” Through personal reflection, psychological research, and spiritual wisdom, Stuart explores the difference between fitting in and truly belonging, why so many of us feel lonely in crowded rooms, and how we can build real connection without betraying who we are.


    Reference:

    Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown

    Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides by Geoffrey L. Cohen

    The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

    The Art of Belonging by Hugh Mackay

    The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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    22 mins
  • Unmasking Celebrities & Anxiety
    Nov 26 2025

    A reflective look at the world of celebrity and fame; the breakdowns, perfectionism, and the pressures we place on ourselves in an image-obsessed culture.

    Why do the people we admire most celebrities, influencers, icons so often collapse under the very success we crave? And more importantly, what does their anxiety, addiction, and burnout reveal about our own silent struggles?


    Reference:

    The Myth of Normal Gabor Maté


    Self-Compassion Kristin Neff


    The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Erving Goffman


    Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention Johann Hari


    The Gifts of Imperfection Brené Brown

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    1 hr
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Stuart is very honest and real and vulnerable. I really enjoy his opinions and views. He genuinely wants to help make the work a better place.

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This podcast is lovely and chill but also informative an it makes me feel a less alone and more confident in moving forward.

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