Broken Roads Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:32 +0100 https://brokenroads.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Broken Roads yes 9e746c6b-0951-56c4-81c0-546477b9603c podsandendsstudio@gmail.com Colin Mackell episodic false Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals, including people of faith and others exploring all the facets within this, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens once you reach where you have been journeying towards.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Colin Mackell podsandendsstudio@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tnuof5heww5wo6jleczygq1dfoim?.jpg Broken Roads Broken Roads with Colin Mackell - Season 2 | Prologue Broken Roads with Colin Mackell - Season 2 | Prologue Welcome to the prologue episode of Broken Roads with Colin Mackell – Season 2.

In this opening episode, Colin reflects on the journey behind his book Broken Roads, sharing the inspiration, challenges, and personal experiences that shaped its story. He also gives listeners an early insight into plans for his upcoming book and what’s next in his writing journey.

Colin discusses the importance of faith in modern life, the growing influence of social media on society, and how these issues continue to shape conversations today. He also previews what listeners can expect from Season 2 of the Broken Roads podcast, including new guests, deeper conversations, and fresh perspectives on life, belief, culture, and personal growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others.

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Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

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General information - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing


About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fueled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

Look out for more episodes of Broken Roads, coming soon!

#BrokenRoads #ColinMackell #Podcast #Faith #SocialMedia #Books #AuthorPodcast #Season2

]]> Welcome to the prologue episode of Broken Roads with Colin Mackell – Season 2.

In this opening episode, Colin reflects on the journey behind his book Broken Roads, sharing the inspiration, challenges, and personal experiences that shaped its story. He also gives listeners an early insight into plans for his upcoming book and what’s next in his writing journey.

Colin discusses the importance of faith in modern life, the growing influence of social media on society, and how these issues continue to shape conversations today. He also previews what listeners can expect from Season 2 of the Broken Roads podcast, including new guests, deeper conversations, and fresh perspectives on life, belief, culture, and personal growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others.

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Helpful links and information: 
General information - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing


About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fueled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

Look out for more episodes of Broken Roads, coming soon!

#BrokenRoads #ColinMackell #Podcast #Faith #SocialMedia #Books #AuthorPodcast #Season2

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-19254437 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100 2956 2 1 full true Ask Me Anything | Season Finale with Colin Mackell (Episode 12) Ask Me Anything | Season Finale with Colin Mackell (Episode 12) To mark our final episode of season 1, our host Colin Mackell sits down and answers your burning questions. In a raw and honest video, Colin transparently discusses his book, his past, present, and future, and his unwavering relationship with God.

We at Broken Roads would like to thank you, the audience, for all the love over these past 12 episodes. We will be back, with a few twists and turns in between and few fillers including brand new additional episodes delivered completely by Colin as he unpacks his book with raw behind the pages context, we’re excited to get going and can’t wait for you all to join us.

Topics/Links Discussed:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bridge-b00a4930?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Boyle_(artist)

https://youtu.be/bWIcUuD877Q?feature=shared

https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Franciszek-Masluszczak/F6E43764132B2124/Artworks

https://share.google/zqSHo7K7veeug6RJk

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> To mark our final episode of season 1, our host Colin Mackell sits down and answers your burning questions. In a raw and honest video, Colin transparently discusses his book, his past, present, and future, and his unwavering relationship with God.

We at Broken Roads would like to thank you, the audience, for all the love over these past 12 episodes. We will be back, with a few twists and turns in between and few fillers including brand new additional episodes delivered completely by Colin as he unpacks his book with raw behind the pages context, we’re excited to get going and can’t wait for you all to join us.

Topics/Links Discussed:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bridge-b00a4930?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Boyle_(artist)

https://youtu.be/bWIcUuD877Q?feature=shared

https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Franciszek-Masluszczak/F6E43764132B2124/Artworks

https://share.google/zqSHo7K7veeug6RJk

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-18080293 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 7069 1 12 full false Finding strength in times of struggle | Ep 11 w/ Beth Carrell Finding strength in times of struggle | Ep 11 w/ Beth Carrell This week Colin Mackell invites Beth Carrell to talk to us about her past struggles and her relationship with God.

Find Beth:
https://catholicpsych.com/beth-carrell
https://www.instagram.com/bethcarrell/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week Colin Mackell invites Beth Carrell to talk to us about her past struggles and her relationship with God.

Find Beth:
https://catholicpsych.com/beth-carrell
https://www.instagram.com/bethcarrell/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-18027218 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 4799 1 12 full false From their love story to their connection with God | Ep 9 w/ Aneta Mackell (Part 2) From their love story to their connection with God | Ep 9 w/ Aneta Mackell (Part 2) This week it's part 2 of the 2 part special with Aneta Mackell. Watch as Colin and Aneta discuss how they met, their relationship with God, building a business together, and much more!

Find Aneta:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneta-maryla-mackell-649694b7/
https://opoka.org.uk/

Topics/Links Discussed:


https://opoka.org.uk/

The Apocalypse in the Light of the Temple: A New Approach to the Book of Revelation https://amzn.eu/d/iIkxW9I

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Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week it's part 2 of the 2 part special with Aneta Mackell. Watch as Colin and Aneta discuss how they met, their relationship with God, building a business together, and much more!

Find Aneta:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneta-maryla-mackell-649694b7/
https://opoka.org.uk/

Topics/Links Discussed:


https://opoka.org.uk/

The Apocalypse in the Light of the Temple: A New Approach to the Book of Revelation https://amzn.eu/d/iIkxW9I

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17988901 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100 5395 1 11 full false The Voice She Wasn’t Meant to Have. A Journey of Resilience | Ep 9 w/ Aneta Mackell (Part 1) The Voice She Wasn’t Meant to Have. A Journey of Resilience | Ep 9 w/ Aneta Mackell (Part 1) This week Colin Mackell invited someone very close to him; Aneta Mackell. Watch and listen to part 1 of 2 special episode where the discuss growing up in communist Poland, first coming to the UK, and Aneta's background.

Find Aneta:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneta-maryla-mackell-649694b7/
https://opoka.org.uk/

Topics/Links Discussed:
Martial law in Poland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law_in_Poland

“Solidarność”
The birth of Solidarity in Poland - archive 1980 | Poland | The Guardian
John Paul II's third pilgrimage to Poland - 1987. Lessons on subjectivity
"The future of Poland depends on you and must depend on you!" - said John Paul II to young people during his pilgrimage to Poland in 1987. These words were seen as an expression of solidarity with the society suppressed by the communist authorities. However, they were much more than that - a timeless call to take responsibility for one another.
https://jp2online.pl/en/publication/john-paul-ii's-third-pilgrimage-to-poland-1987-lessons-on-subjectivity;UHVibGljYXRpb246MTIz

Black Madonna of Częstochowa Shrine link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Madonna_of_Cz%C4%99stochowa
Walking pilgrimages link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasna_G%C3%B3ra_Monastery

Books:

“The cross and the Switchblade” by David Wilkerson. link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cross_and_the_Switchblade

The Trilogy” by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The series contains:
With Fire and Sword (org. title “Ogniem i mieczem”) - chronicles the 17th century Cossack revolt known as the Chmielnicki Uprising.
The Deluge (org. title “Potop”) - describes the Swedish invasion of Poland.
Fire in the Steppe (org. title “Pan Wołodyjowski”) - follows wars between Poland and the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century.

Quo Vadis” by Henryk Sienkiewicz
Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1905_Nobel_Prize_in_Literature


Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week Colin Mackell invited someone very close to him; Aneta Mackell. Watch and listen to part 1 of 2 special episode where the discuss growing up in communist Poland, first coming to the UK, and Aneta's background.

Find Aneta:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneta-maryla-mackell-649694b7/
https://opoka.org.uk/

Topics/Links Discussed:
Martial law in Poland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law_in_Poland

“Solidarność”
The birth of Solidarity in Poland - archive 1980 | Poland | The Guardian
John Paul II's third pilgrimage to Poland - 1987. Lessons on subjectivity
"The future of Poland depends on you and must depend on you!" - said John Paul II to young people during his pilgrimage to Poland in 1987. These words were seen as an expression of solidarity with the society suppressed by the communist authorities. However, they were much more than that - a timeless call to take responsibility for one another.
https://jp2online.pl/en/publication/john-paul-ii's-third-pilgrimage-to-poland-1987-lessons-on-subjectivity;UHVibGljYXRpb246MTIz

Black Madonna of Częstochowa Shrine link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Madonna_of_Cz%C4%99stochowa
Walking pilgrimages link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasna_G%C3%B3ra_Monastery

Books:

“The cross and the Switchblade” by David Wilkerson. link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cross_and_the_Switchblade

The Trilogy” by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The series contains:
With Fire and Sword (org. title “Ogniem i mieczem”) - chronicles the 17th century Cossack revolt known as the Chmielnicki Uprising.
The Deluge (org. title “Potop”) - describes the Swedish invasion of Poland.
Fire in the Steppe (org. title “Pan Wołodyjowski”) - follows wars between Poland and the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century.

Quo Vadis” by Henryk Sienkiewicz
Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1905_Nobel_Prize_in_Literature


Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17909584 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 5508 full false How Pain Shapes and Transforms Who We Become | Episode 8 w/ Beth Carrell How Pain Shapes and Transforms Who We Become | Episode 8 w/ Beth Carrell This week is slightly different. Colin Mackell was invited to talk to friend and certified CatholicPsych mentor, Beth Carrell, to discuss the raw  power of God and the trials & tribulations of life

Host: Beth Carrell, CatholicPsych Certified Mentor, The Catholic Mentor

Host: Colin Mackell — Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist, author of Broken Roads Lead Me Here 

Produced & Edited by: Pods & Ends Studio

Recorded: Summer 2025, Helena, MT

Find Beth:
https://catholicpsych.com/beth-carrell
https://www.instagram.com/bethcarrell/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week is slightly different. Colin Mackell was invited to talk to friend and certified CatholicPsych mentor, Beth Carrell, to discuss the raw  power of God and the trials & tribulations of life

Host: Beth Carrell, CatholicPsych Certified Mentor, The Catholic Mentor

Host: Colin Mackell — Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist, author of Broken Roads Lead Me Here 

Produced & Edited by: Pods & Ends Studio

Recorded: Summer 2025, Helena, MT

Find Beth:
https://catholicpsych.com/beth-carrell
https://www.instagram.com/bethcarrell/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17897689 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 3139 1 8 full false What it means to be a Catholic and a Psychologist in today’s world? | Ep 7 w/ Dr Bryan Violette What it means to be a Catholic and a Psychologist in today’s world? | Ep 7 w/ Dr Bryan Violette This week Colin Mackell invites Dr Bryan Violette to discuss his thoughts on being a practicing Catholic and a Catholic Psychologist.

Find Dr Bryan:
https://catholicpsych.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@CathSinnerShow

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week Colin Mackell invites Dr Bryan Violette to discuss his thoughts on being a practicing Catholic and a Catholic Psychologist.

Find Dr Bryan:
https://catholicpsych.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@CathSinnerShow

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17832587 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 6790 1 7 full false The Impact of Catholic in Recovery | Ep 6 with Scott Weeman The Impact of Catholic in Recovery | Ep 6 with Scott Weeman This week Colin Mackell invites Scott Weeman to talk to us about all things Catholic in Recovery and what it means to be a child of God.

Find Scott:
https://catholicinrecovery.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@catholicinrecovery

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week Colin Mackell invites Scott Weeman to talk to us about all things Catholic in Recovery and what it means to be a child of God.

Find Scott:
https://catholicinrecovery.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@catholicinrecovery

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17794222 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 7407 1 6 full false Is Catholicism Worth it | Ep 5 ft. Andrew Laird Is Catholicism Worth it | Ep 5 ft. Andrew Laird This week our host, Colin Mackell, is join by Andrew Laird, Transformational Business and Personal Coach and co-founder of Wholeness Coaching. Listen as they discuss how their Catholic faith impacts their daily lives, and much more!

Find Andrew:
https://wholenesscoaching.co.uk/

Resources Discussed:
https://usccb.cld.bz/Catechism-of-the-Catholic-Church/
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.1.NIV
https://harpercollins.co.uk/pages/cslewis

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https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week our host, Colin Mackell, is join by Andrew Laird, Transformational Business and Personal Coach and co-founder of Wholeness Coaching. Listen as they discuss how their Catholic faith impacts their daily lives, and much more!

Find Andrew:
https://wholenesscoaching.co.uk/

Resources Discussed:
https://usccb.cld.bz/Catechism-of-the-Catholic-Church/
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.1.NIV
https://harpercollins.co.uk/pages/cslewis

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17780814 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100 8210 1 5 full false The Light at the End of the Tunnel of Addiction | Ep 4 ft. Jason Shiers The Light at the End of the Tunnel of Addiction | Ep 4 ft. Jason Shiers This week Colin Mackell is joined by Certified Transformative Coach, Jason Shiers. Watch as they discuss their own recovery journeys and much more! 

*VIEWER DISCRETION* This episodes discusses topics such as dr*g use, s*x*al ab*se, and other sensitive topics.

Find Jason:
https://www.wideworldcoaching.com/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shiers-79170991/
https://infiniterecoveryproject.com/the-book/

Resources discussed:
https://infiniterecoveryproject.com/the-book/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week Colin Mackell is joined by Certified Transformative Coach, Jason Shiers. Watch as they discuss their own recovery journeys and much more! 

*VIEWER DISCRETION* This episodes discusses topics such as dr*g use, s*x*al ab*se, and other sensitive topics.

Find Jason:
https://www.wideworldcoaching.com/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shiers-79170991/
https://infiniterecoveryproject.com/the-book/

Resources discussed:
https://infiniterecoveryproject.com/the-book/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17715532 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100 6453 1 4 full false More on the Trauma Cult and Some Psychodynamic Nonsense | Ep 3 ft. Dr Niklas Serning More on the Trauma Cult and Some Psychodynamic Nonsense | Ep 3 ft. Dr Niklas Serning This week our host, Colin Mackell, invites Dr. Niklas Serning back to discuss his most controversial paper, 'Psychodynamic Nonsense'

*Note for our audience*: We would like to apologise for the sound quality in this recording. We had some technical difficulties, so you may have to turn your volume up higher than usual. We still hope you enjoy!

*VIEWER DISCRETION* This episodes discusses topics such as dr*g use, s*x*al ab*se, and other sensitive topics.

Read the paper here: https://aeon.co/essays/i-am-a-better-therapist-since-i-let-go-of-therapeutic-theory

Find Dr Niklas Serning:
https://www.serning.com/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Papers Discussed and Further Reading:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bx0KKlRh01zZElh1bw9WKXHDej7AOac-RUZ2R6Aa1zU/edit?usp=sharing

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week our host, Colin Mackell, invites Dr. Niklas Serning back to discuss his most controversial paper, 'Psychodynamic Nonsense'

*Note for our audience*: We would like to apologise for the sound quality in this recording. We had some technical difficulties, so you may have to turn your volume up higher than usual. We still hope you enjoy!

*VIEWER DISCRETION* This episodes discusses topics such as dr*g use, s*x*al ab*se, and other sensitive topics.

Read the paper here: https://aeon.co/essays/i-am-a-better-therapist-since-i-let-go-of-therapeutic-theory

Find Dr Niklas Serning:
https://www.serning.com/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

Papers Discussed and Further Reading:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bx0KKlRh01zZElh1bw9WKXHDej7AOac-RUZ2R6Aa1zU/edit?usp=sharing

Resource Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TlwBHRsYs1pZMvZQrXFyIaL5k5lM8DAyBkEWj607oN8/edit?usp=sharing

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17675393 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0100 5653 1 3 full false The Cult of Trauma | Ep 2 ft. Dr Niklas Serning The Cult of Trauma | Ep 2 ft. Dr Niklas Serning This week Colin Mackell invites Dr Niklas Serning to discuss all things psychotherapy, westernised views on trauma, and so much more!

*VIEWER DISCRETION* This episodes discusses topics such as dr*g use, s*x*al ab*se, and other sensitive topics.

Find Dr Niklas:
https://www.serning.com/

Books discussed:
https://amzn.eu/d/81NY2wU
https://www.bible.com/
https://amzn.eu/d/6UVjy46

Music discussed:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aIqB5nVVvmFsvSdExz408?si=BxXoEDrJReqHZVyHn9-T6Q
http://www.est-music.com/
https://www.georgemichael.com/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week Colin Mackell invites Dr Niklas Serning to discuss all things psychotherapy, westernised views on trauma, and so much more!

*VIEWER DISCRETION* This episodes discusses topics such as dr*g use, s*x*al ab*se, and other sensitive topics.

Find Dr Niklas:
https://www.serning.com/

Books discussed:
https://amzn.eu/d/81NY2wU
https://www.bible.com/
https://amzn.eu/d/6UVjy46

Music discussed:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aIqB5nVVvmFsvSdExz408?si=BxXoEDrJReqHZVyHn9-T6Q
http://www.est-music.com/
https://www.georgemichael.com/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17634597 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0100 6558 1 2 full false To Be or Not To Be an Author | Broken Roads Ep 1 ft. Chris Lomas To Be or Not To Be an Author | Broken Roads Ep 1 ft. Chris Lomas This week Colin Mackell invites Christopher Lomas to talk to us about all things Ghostwriting, his inspirations, and collaborating with Colin on his first book, 'Broken Roads Lead Me Here'.

Find Chris:
https://yourghostwriter.co.uk/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> This week Colin Mackell invites Christopher Lomas to talk to us about all things Ghostwriting, his inspirations, and collaborating with Colin on his first book, 'Broken Roads Lead Me Here'.

Find Chris:
https://yourghostwriter.co.uk/

Find the us on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenroadspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/brokenroadspodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576811754101#

Get Colin's book: https://amzn.eu/d/glFtqTp

About Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals and people of faith, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens when you reach where you journeyed to.

A Pods & Ends production.

]]> Colin Mackell Buzzsprout-17611680 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0100 5518 1 1 full false Welcome to Broken Roads! 🚨 Welcome to Broken Roads! 🚨 Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals, including people of faith and others exploring all the facets within this, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens once you reach where you have been journeying towards.

]]> Broken Roads is a podcast born from Colin Mackell’s fight to speak the unspoken. Fuelled by faith and shaped by past experiences, Colin dives into the gritty, the relatable, and the often taboo subjects in our modern society.

Joined by a wide range of inspiring guests, from everyday people with extraordinary journeys to industry professionals, including people of faith and others exploring all the facets within this, Colin provides listeners a space where vulnerability meets courage, and faith meets real life. 

Broken roads isn’t just about persevering through the struggles - it’s about what happens once you reach where you have been journeying towards.

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