{"podcast":{"title":"Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast","slug":"insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632","podcast_index_feed_id":7050632,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6117564/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast--6117564","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ba7c9afdc430a2f133e99612420342b.jpg","author":"Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan","episode_count":138,"summary":"Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan engage in thoughtful discussions on current events and hot topics, while also featuring notable guests who share their unique professional experiences and inspiring tales. Together, they delve into the motivations, reasoning, and methods behind their guests' chosen careers, Tune in to learn what drives these individuals in their careers and gain valuable insights from their experiences.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T02:17:50.915197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632"},"episode":{"title":"S10 E1 - From Darkness Into Light with Trevor Macken","slug":"s10-e1-from-darkness-into-light-with-trevor-macken","published_at":"2026-07-04T23:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632/s10-e1-from-darkness-into-light-with-trevor-macken","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s10-e1-from-darkness-into-light-with-trevor-macken--72833118","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72833118/427292406_44100_2_a7a47fd7be4ea.mp3","summary":"We kick off Season 10 by sitting down with Trevor Macken from Ashbourne Paving, to explore his extraordinary journey from a troubled childhood and social anxiety to becoming a successful entrepreneur, recovery advocate, and business owner. Trevor opens up about the challenges that shaped his early life, his battle with addiction, and the long road to recovery. He shares how construction became a turning point, leading him into business and giving him a renewed sense of purpose. We also discuss the realities of social media, the pressures surrounding appearance and cosmetic procedures, and why honest conversations around mental health are more important than ever. Trevor reflects on the mentors who helped change his life, the importance of second chances, and his vision for the future as he continues to grow his wellness and beauty business. This is an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-belief, and proving that your past doesn’t have to define your future. Podcast Main Sponsor: Snickers Workwearwww.snickersworkwear.ie Recording Venue: N2 Electrical Wholesalers www.n2electrical.ie","meta_description":"We kick off Season 10 by sitting down with Trevor Macken from Ashbourne Paving, to explore his extraordinary journey from a troubled childhood and social…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2866,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632/episodes/s10-e1-from-darkness-into-light-with-trevor-macken/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insight-the-stripped-back-podcast-7050632/s10-e1-from-darkness-into-light-with-trevor-macken.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}