Advertisement

Have you taken up meditation during the pandemic?

We all struggled during the pandemic with feelings of anxiety, angst and loneliness. In a time of...

Share this article

15.12 22 Sep 2020


Have you taken up meditation during the pandemic?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.12 22 Sep 2020


We all struggled during the pandemic with feelings of anxiety, angst and loneliness. In a time of such unprecedented uncertainty, many people have sought out mediation and mindfulness as a means of keeping grounded and to stay positive. Apps such as HeadSpace have skyrocketed in popularity in the last 6 months. Have you taken up meditation? Has it had a positive effect on your mental wellbeing? Or do you think it’s just a fad that will soon fade out? Dermot Whelan, broadcaster and comedian, joins Andrea to talk about his meditation journey and the massive benefits it has had on his life. 

Photo & for more information: www.dermotwhelan.com/

Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

    

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

  

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

 


Read more about

Dermot Whelan Lunchtime Live Meditating Meditation Mindfulness Newstalk Pandemic

Related Episodes

214. The Science Of Motor Neur...

00:16:46

214. The Science Of Motor Neurone Disease

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

00:16:46


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:00

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 1st May 2025

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:00


First Up- 1st May 2025

00:06:35

First Up- 1st May 2025

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:35


How to do Stuff: Pretending to...

00:12:19

How to do Stuff: Pretending to be an expert

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:12:19