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Mind Your Self - Four Swans · August 8 · 37 min

Choosing Change

Actor and filmmaker Cian Doyle shares his remarkable journey from addiction and adversity to recovery, purpose, and personal growth. Cian speaks openly about getting sober, navigating the devastating loss of his mother, and learning to face life's challenges without returning to old coping mechanisms. We explore grief, resilience, imposter syndrome, counselling, spirituality, and the role creativity has played in his healing, including the making of his first short film, Bereavement. Cian's story is an honest reminder that recovery is about much more than giving something up—it's about building a life worth staying present for. Whether you are navigating loss, supporting someone through addiction, or simply trying to find your way, this conversation is filled with hope, wisdom, and the message that it's never too late to change your story.

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Actor and filmmaker Cian Doyle shares his remarkable journey from addiction and adversity to recovery, purpose, and personal growth. Cian speaks openly about getting sober, navigating the devastating loss of his mother, and learning to face life's challenges without returning to old coping mechanisms.

We explore grief, resilience, imposter syndrome, counselling, spirituality, and the role creativity has played in his healing, including the making of his first short film, Bereavement. Cian's story is an honest reminder that recovery is about much more than giving something up—it's about building a life worth staying present for.

Whether you are navigating loss, supporting someone through addiction, or simply trying to find your way, this conversation is filled with hope, wisdom, and the message that it's never too late to change your story.

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