In Conversation with Dr Anne Tracey Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:08:52 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2199056 en-gb © 2026 In Conversation with Dr Anne Tracey yes 5cedf1d2-108e-5edf-be47-9a84acf18493 Dr Anne Tracey episodic false A weekly podcast hosted by Dr Anne Tracey with invited guests from a range of different backgrounds. The podcast is a live radio programme on an Irish radio station called Drive 105. It includes conversations that takes you on a journey through everyday peoples lives. Many inspirational stories!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Life, Health, Mental Health, Transformation, Conversation, Inspiration, Radio, Weekly, Podcast Dr Anne Tracey https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pkpium63h6z0g3lbkllcl6rl5oe2?.jpg In Conversation with Dr Anne Tracey In conversation with Damian Gorman, poet, writer and story-teller In conversation with Damian Gorman, poet, writer and story-teller It was an absolute joy to have Damian Gorman in the studio for a conversation.... and in this case an unforgettable conversation that impacted profoundly on me personally and must surely have impacted on all our listeners. 

Damian, a renowned poet, writer and story-teller, is dad to Jack and Molly and the partner of the beautiful Greta McTague, drama teacher and actor.  His cv is loaded with awards, stage plays, teaching and facilitating writing groups, writer in residence and much more....
In this conversation Damian Gorman allows the listener to discover more about the true thoughts and feelings of this truly gracious and inspirational man.

I asked Damian to help us understand the meaning of his self reflection...
‘By instinct I don’t make any difference between people; I’m part of this and it matters to me’.                                                                                                            

On the back of Damian's book ‘As if I cared’ which was published in 2020 - an open and honest insight into his life told through poems and stories – there is a quote by Adrienne Rich, American poet and writer.....
 ‘without tenderness, we are in hell’ 
I was interested to hear what the powerful quote meant to Damian in his life and he was happy to share his thoughts, openly and honestly.  

]]> It was an absolute joy to have Damian Gorman in the studio for a conversation.... and in this case an unforgettable conversation that impacted profoundly on me personally and must surely have impacted on all our listeners. 

Damian, a renowned poet, writer and story-teller, is dad to Jack and Molly and the partner of the beautiful Greta McTague, drama teacher and actor.  His cv is loaded with awards, stage plays, teaching and facilitating writing groups, writer in residence and much more....
In this conversation Damian Gorman allows the listener to discover more about the true thoughts and feelings of this truly gracious and inspirational man.

I asked Damian to help us understand the meaning of his self reflection...
‘By instinct I don’t make any difference between people; I’m part of this and it matters to me’.                                                                                                            

On the back of Damian's book ‘As if I cared’ which was published in 2020 - an open and honest insight into his life told through poems and stories – there is a quote by Adrienne Rich, American poet and writer.....
 ‘without tenderness, we are in hell’ 
I was interested to hear what the powerful quote meant to Damian in his life and he was happy to share his thoughts, openly and honestly.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14613124 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 3455 full false In conversation with Sharon and Bridie from the mental health charity, AWARE In conversation with Sharon and Bridie from the mental health charity, AWARE Two inspirational women in conversation, Sharon and Bridie, from the mental health charity, AWARE, based in the north of Ireland.  AWARE supports those with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
 
Sharon and Bridie came into the Drive Studio to talk about their work and  aspects of their own personal life journeys. 

AWARE has 30 + employees:  Sharon is involved in Education and Training  - offering mental health and well-being programmes to communities, schools etc.  Bridie is a member of the busy Fundraising team.  

In this interesting conversation, we learn about their work roles, their achievements, hopes and aspirations.     

]]> Two inspirational women in conversation, Sharon and Bridie, from the mental health charity, AWARE, based in the north of Ireland.  AWARE supports those with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
 
Sharon and Bridie came into the Drive Studio to talk about their work and  aspects of their own personal life journeys. 

AWARE has 30 + employees:  Sharon is involved in Education and Training  - offering mental health and well-being programmes to communities, schools etc.  Bridie is a member of the busy Fundraising team.  

In this interesting conversation, we learn about their work roles, their achievements, hopes and aspirations.     

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14554507 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 3657 full false In conversation with Lady Therese Robinson In conversation with Lady Therese Robinson Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14510615 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 3456 full false In conversation with Geraldine Mullan In conversation with Geraldine Mullan It was an honour and privilege to have Geraldine Mullan on the programme at Drive 105.  Geraldine grew up in Galway.  She is an acute oncology haematology nurse specialist at Letterkenny hospital, Co Donegal.                     

As you listen to the conversation, you will hear Geraldine describe how her life  ‘changed in an instant’  when she suffered the insurmountable loss of her beloved husband John, 49 and her beloved children, Tomas 14 and Amelia 6.

She lives life sometimes moment by moment, hour by hour or day by day.  

This is a deeply moving, heartfelt conversation with a lady I draw inspiration from in my own life. 

                                                                                                               

]]> It was an honour and privilege to have Geraldine Mullan on the programme at Drive 105.  Geraldine grew up in Galway.  She is an acute oncology haematology nurse specialist at Letterkenny hospital, Co Donegal.                     

As you listen to the conversation, you will hear Geraldine describe how her life  ‘changed in an instant’  when she suffered the insurmountable loss of her beloved husband John, 49 and her beloved children, Tomas 14 and Amelia 6.

She lives life sometimes moment by moment, hour by hour or day by day.  

This is a deeply moving, heartfelt conversation with a lady I draw inspiration from in my own life. 

                                                                                                               

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14334194 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000 3445 full false In conversation with Terry Wright In conversation with Terry Wright I am delighted to introduce the brilliant Terry Wright: Husband to Margo and father of 4 children; Kerry-Ann, Gary, Kirsty, Kristopher.  Terry is a retired teacher of English and history. 

He was born into the Salvation Army [SA].  The SA addresses hardship, poverty and injustices.   In later years, Terry spent some time working with SA in New York.  In this conversation he describes working in a drug therapy unit in Greenwich Village; Summer camps in Star Lake, NJ. Welfare camp for young underprivileged kids.   

Terry aspires to a peaceful, reconciled society.  Employment for all and a move away from labelling and identity. 

This is a deeply sensitive, heartfelt conversation that moved me to tears.                             

]]> I am delighted to introduce the brilliant Terry Wright: Husband to Margo and father of 4 children; Kerry-Ann, Gary, Kirsty, Kristopher.  Terry is a retired teacher of English and history. 

He was born into the Salvation Army [SA].  The SA addresses hardship, poverty and injustices.   In later years, Terry spent some time working with SA in New York.  In this conversation he describes working in a drug therapy unit in Greenwich Village; Summer camps in Star Lake, NJ. Welfare camp for young underprivileged kids.   

Terry aspires to a peaceful, reconciled society.  Employment for all and a move away from labelling and identity. 

This is a deeply sensitive, heartfelt conversation that moved me to tears.                             

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14334093 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000 3456 full false In conversation with Felix Healy In conversation with Felix Healy Felix Healy, needs little introduction to the listening audience of Drive 105…. 

Felix is a legend and much admired in the Community and well beyond … with an 

illustrious career in football under his belt [including playing for NI in World Cup in 

Spain],   he is a celebrity on the music scene in Ireland and of course a popular 

presenter on Drive 105.  This is a story not to be missed….. 

]]> Felix Healy, needs little introduction to the listening audience of Drive 105…. 

Felix is a legend and much admired in the Community and well beyond … with an 

illustrious career in football under his belt [including playing for NI in World Cup in 

Spain],   he is a celebrity on the music scene in Ireland and of course a popular 

presenter on Drive 105.  This is a story not to be missed….. 

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14334030 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000 3453 full false Michael Doherty in conversation Michael Doherty in conversation Michael Doherty is the man who taught Richard Moore [Director of Drive 105] to play guitar; 
Michael is well-known in Derry City, Northern Ireland - he is a husband, father, grandfather, and a fine musician and singer!
Michael has lived in Derry all his life.  He said there was no chance of ever leaving!  
He is married to Rosemary, a Derry woman. 
Michael is very proud of his daughters are Donna, Lisa and Paula, and his beloved grandchildren -  Lauren, Georgia, Jamie, Clara, Jack and Olivia.  
You will hear Michael speak honestly about his life and times.  
After many years as a barber, he went back to education as a mature student to get the qualification to do what I wanted to do.  He spent many fruitful years in the field of mediation - not an easy role in the years of the Troubles in NI.   
An interesting and 'busy' conversation - I learned a lot!. well worth a listen.   

]]> Michael Doherty is the man who taught Richard Moore [Director of Drive 105] to play guitar; 
Michael is well-known in Derry City, Northern Ireland - he is a husband, father, grandfather, and a fine musician and singer!
Michael has lived in Derry all his life.  He said there was no chance of ever leaving!  
He is married to Rosemary, a Derry woman. 
Michael is very proud of his daughters are Donna, Lisa and Paula, and his beloved grandchildren -  Lauren, Georgia, Jamie, Clara, Jack and Olivia.  
You will hear Michael speak honestly about his life and times.  
After many years as a barber, he went back to education as a mature student to get the qualification to do what I wanted to do.  He spent many fruitful years in the field of mediation - not an easy role in the years of the Troubles in NI.   
An interesting and 'busy' conversation - I learned a lot!. well worth a listen.   

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14069347 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3454 full false A conversation with Felicity McCall A conversation with Felicity McCall Felicity McCall is mother to Aoife and grandmother to Rory.   She lives in Derry City, Northern Ireland.

Felicity was a Journalist with the BBC for 20 years during the conflict; now a freelance 

journalist, writer, actor, activist/union activist. More recently she was appointed to 

literary fellowship of Ulster University, Magee Campus. 

Felicity is the first female on Irish Executive; Co- founder, producer of three drama 

companies [Drama in Hand[young mums] /  Mystery Players / Brassneck Production].  

Long standing involvement with Studio 2 in Derry run by Ollie Green. 

Felicity openly shares personal aspects of her life journey that others will identify 

with.... it was a privilege to have her in the studio.  

]]> Felicity McCall is mother to Aoife and grandmother to Rory.   She lives in Derry City, Northern Ireland.

Felicity was a Journalist with the BBC for 20 years during the conflict; now a freelance 

journalist, writer, actor, activist/union activist. More recently she was appointed to 

literary fellowship of Ulster University, Magee Campus. 

Felicity is the first female on Irish Executive; Co- founder, producer of three drama 

companies [Drama in Hand[young mums] /  Mystery Players / Brassneck Production].  

Long standing involvement with Studio 2 in Derry run by Ollie Green. 

Felicity openly shares personal aspects of her life journey that others will identify 

with.... it was a privilege to have her in the studio.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14069308 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1800 full false In conversation with Patricia Sullivan Corey In conversation with Patricia Sullivan Corey Patricia Sullivan Corey is my sister in law, a mom, a nurse and wife to my beloved brother Brendan.   She is one of my heroes in this life.
Pat's life was changed in a heartbeat at the age of 28 and I often say to her 'Hand any of us what you have had to deal with and see how we would manage it!'

It was a privilege to have Patricia in the Drive Studio for a conversation.  

Listen in and you will be inspired.  

]]> Patricia Sullivan Corey is my sister in law, a mom, a nurse and wife to my beloved brother Brendan.   She is one of my heroes in this life.
Pat's life was changed in a heartbeat at the age of 28 and I often say to her 'Hand any of us what you have had to deal with and see how we would manage it!'

It was a privilege to have Patricia in the Drive Studio for a conversation.  

Listen in and you will be inspired.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14069297 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3455 full false A conversation with the dynamic Chris Ferry A conversation with the dynamic Chris Ferry Chris Ferry, owner of the very successful Ferry Clever on Bishop St came into the studio..... a lively and interesting young man.....with a story to tell.... 
Ferry Clever is up and running for 2 years now in November.
Chris was born and raised in Derry in a family of 9 – mum dad, 4 brothers, 2 sisters.  He is married to Seanin for two years past in July.  
There is much to enjoy in this conversation and Phil Coulter also features in it!!                                                                                                                       

]]> Chris Ferry, owner of the very successful Ferry Clever on Bishop St came into the studio..... a lively and interesting young man.....with a story to tell.... 
Ferry Clever is up and running for 2 years now in November.
Chris was born and raised in Derry in a family of 9 – mum dad, 4 brothers, 2 sisters.  He is married to Seanin for two years past in July.  
There is much to enjoy in this conversation and Phil Coulter also features in it!!                                                                                                                       

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14023602 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3637 full false In conversation with Anne Crilly In conversation with Anne Crilly Anne Crilly  is a writer, theatre and film director and film maker.  She is a former media lecturer at Ulster University, and gave up her career at UU to become a carer for her mum who has dementia.   A story worth hearing..... we could have talked on for another hour.... at least...

]]> Anne Crilly  is a writer, theatre and film director and film maker.  She is a former media lecturer at Ulster University, and gave up her career at UU to become a carer for her mum who has dementia.   A story worth hearing..... we could have talked on for another hour.... at least...

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14023583 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3456 full false A conversation with the lovely Kirstein Arbuckle A conversation with the lovely Kirstein Arbuckle Have a listen to this wonderful conversation with Kirstein speaking about her journey and all the twists and turns in life that have made her the person she is.  

]]> Have a listen to this wonderful conversation with Kirstein speaking about her journey and all the twists and turns in life that have made her the person she is.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-14023573 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3453 full false Mark McCollum Mark McCollum In this poignant and heartfelt conversation, Mark spoke about his life and the need to discover his birth mother.  The response to the programme was phenomenal.  Please listen to him speak his truth.

]]> In this poignant and heartfelt conversation, Mark spoke about his life and the need to discover his birth mother.  The response to the programme was phenomenal.  Please listen to him speak his truth.

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-13879364 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3521 full false An insightful conversation with Ursula McHugh An insightful conversation with Ursula McHugh Ms Ursula McHugh came into the Drive studio for a conversation with Anne.  Ursula is the ultimate show girl, a true professional, an amazing performer of a wide range of songs.  She is also a therapist working with a range of clients and founder of a programme called 'The Creative Path'.   And importantly too about Ursula,  she is a woman of insight and wisdom.  

]]> Ms Ursula McHugh came into the Drive studio for a conversation with Anne.  Ursula is the ultimate show girl, a true professional, an amazing performer of a wide range of songs.  She is also a therapist working with a range of clients and founder of a programme called 'The Creative Path'.   And importantly too about Ursula,  she is a woman of insight and wisdom.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-13879341 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 3449 full false In conversation with Brendan Corey In conversation with Brendan Corey In this programme, Anne is in conversation with her beloved brother, Brendan Corey.
Brendan lives in Long Island, he is husband to Patricia Sullivan Corey, dad to Anne Susan, a fine musician, singer-songwriter and a therapist.  Brendan speaks poignantly about his early years, why he lost the sense of a vocation to the priesthood and how music has been a significant part of his life.   This is a must listen!

]]> In this programme, Anne is in conversation with her beloved brother, Brendan Corey.
Brendan lives in Long Island, he is husband to Patricia Sullivan Corey, dad to Anne Susan, a fine musician, singer-songwriter and a therapist.  Brendan speaks poignantly about his early years, why he lost the sense of a vocation to the priesthood and how music has been a significant part of his life.   This is a must listen!

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-13879324 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 3454 full false Danny Quigley Danny Quigley In this inspirational conversation with Danny Quigley we learn about the new challenge he is going to undertake in August of this year - a 100 km + swim - in aid of those whose lives have ended through suicide in Derry City and Strabane.   Already over 100 nominations have been made to Danny through families and friends.  The title of the challenge is Celebration of Life.  

]]> In this inspirational conversation with Danny Quigley we learn about the new challenge he is going to undertake in August of this year - a 100 km + swim - in aid of those whose lives have ended through suicide in Derry City and Strabane.   Already over 100 nominations have been made to Danny through families and friends.  The title of the challenge is Celebration of Life.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-13239668 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0100 3449 full false Valerie Whitworth Valerie Whitworth Valerie shares significant moments of her life story and the people that helped her along the way.  A conversation that will hold your attention from start to finish.   

]]> Valerie shares significant moments of her life story and the people that helped her along the way.  A conversation that will hold your attention from start to finish.   

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-13239617 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0100 3485 full false Martin Sweeney and Kieran Duffy Martin Sweeney and Kieran Duffy An entertaining hour with two of the finest singer songwriters in the North West of Ireland.  Martin and Kieran share stories and sing some of their own compositions.  A session not to be missed.  

]]> An entertaining hour with two of the finest singer songwriters in the North West of Ireland.  Martin and Kieran share stories and sing some of their own compositions.  A session not to be missed.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-13239605 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0100 3559 full false .... a second conversation with Rosaline Callaghan .... a second conversation with Rosaline Callaghan Following on from her first conversation in March 2023 around amyloidosis, I invited Rosaline to come back into the studio a few weeks ago.... she spoke openly and honestly and gave a very frank account of her long battle with alcohol from the age of 17 and the implications of addiction in her life journey.  A courageous and  inspirational conversation.  

]]> Following on from her first conversation in March 2023 around amyloidosis, I invited Rosaline to come back into the studio a few weeks ago.... she spoke openly and honestly and gave a very frank account of her long battle with alcohol from the age of 17 and the implications of addiction in her life journey.  A courageous and  inspirational conversation.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-12959775 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0100 3423 1 3 full false ...with Rosaline Callaghan ...with Rosaline Callaghan Rosaline shares her experience of being diagnosed with amyloidosis, a life-threatening illness, and how gene silencing therapy was a life-saver.  

]]> Rosaline shares her experience of being diagnosed with amyloidosis, a life-threatening illness, and how gene silencing therapy was a life-saver.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-12959754 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0100 3455 1 2 full false ...Conor McGinty ...Conor McGinty Conor McGinty,  husband and father, well-known singer/performer/entertainer and presenter at Drive 105, shared his personal history and life experiences with Anne, including the factors that shaped and determined his mental health journey.  

]]> Conor McGinty,  husband and father, well-known singer/performer/entertainer and presenter at Drive 105, shared his personal history and life experiences with Anne, including the factors that shaped and determined his mental health journey.  

]]> Dr Anne Tracey Buzzsprout-12959724 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0100 3596 1 1 full false