# #52 Niall Breslin - Singer, Songwriter & Mental Health Advocate

An episode of [Live Wild](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1654896402), 23 Mar 2026, 1 h 11 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6308ecb181bce70012738e85/e/69bfe15b007cdcf83f5fe3bc/media.mp3

In this episode of Live Wild, Hilary Rose is joined by Niall Breslin (Bressie) for a powerful conversation on mental health, creativity and the systems shaping how we live. Niall shares how creativity has been central to his life - not just as an outlet, but as a way of understanding problems and navigating the world. Together, they explore loneliness, community, and why so much of what we label as “mental health issues” is deeply connected to the environments we live in. This episode challenges the idea of “fixing” individuals and instead asks bigger questions about society, connection and how we care for each other. Key topics we discuss: • Why creativity is more than art - it’s a way of thinking and solving problems • The limitations of current mental health systems and the need for reform • Early intervention and prevention as the future of mental health care • Loneliness, disconnection and the illusion of online connection • The impact of modern culture, capitalism and individualism on wellbeing • Why community and human connection are essential for mental health • The difference between positivity and optimism • Grief, emotional expression and learning to feel rather than avoid • The role of creativity as a coping tool and emotional outlet • Why we need to move away from “fixing” individuals and look at wider systems You can find Niall here: Website | Live Shows | Instagram | LinkedIn | Music on Spotify | YouTube ____ Key Links Watch Hilary’s TEDx Talk here. Follow Hilary here: @thehilaryrose You can contact Hilary on LinkedIn here Follow Live Wild here: @livewildpodcast You can read more about us or contact us at www.livewild.ie Thank you for listening to the show, I hope you found it fun and inspiring. Please help us bring you the best quality content by rating, liking and sharing the show with others. If you’d like to show your support we would be delighted! You can buy me a coffee by following this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/livewildpodcast As always the Live Wild podcast, its CEO and host Hilary Rose emphasise that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Thank you! Xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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