Hello

I'm Rory.

I'm from Ireland and I moved to England in 2011.

For over ten years I've worked in London as a journalist and newsreader for channels and stations including ITV, BBC, Times Radio, Virgin Radio and TalkTV.

During this time I was hiding my mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and OCD. In 2023, I finally faced my childhood trauma and began managing my symptoms and life in healthy ways.

In 2024, I started my podcast Inspireland, a mental health podcast covering personal stories including trauma, addiction and social justice; highlighting the power of hope, healing and resilience.

In 2025, I joined the Board of Trustees of mental health charity North Kent Mind. My mission is to help others in their healing journeys.

I'm a writer, sharing stories and poems centered around the joys and challenges of our shared human experience.

I'm a realist, so life isn't full of happiness. I think that's a dangerous way of trying to be as it's a constant search for something that is only meant to be momentary. But I'm content. I have peace. And I now value contentment and peace over happiness.

"With hope, healing and resilience you can achieve anything"

A bit more about me...

I was born in Ireland and grew up in Hilltown, a small rural village at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. It's a magical place and one that I'm lucky to call home.

At 18-years-old, I moved to London to study journalism and nine years later, I met my husband and moved to a tiny rural village in Kent, England.

For over ten years, I've worked in London as a producer, journalist and newsreader for channels and stations including ITV, Times Radio, TalkSPORT and Virgin Radio. Storytelling is at the core of everything I do.

In 2023, I finally faced my mental health challenges linked to childhood trauma and other traumatic experiences. It gave reason to the depression, anxiety, OCD and other challenges I had experienced from an early age. I had become an expert at hiding my symptoms from others and escaping my own pain. I felt so depressed that I had no other option but to reach out for help and so, I began my healing and recovery journey. It completely transformed my life and I now manage my body, my mind and my life in ways I never thought possible.

I am a survivor, not a victim.

In 2024, I started my podcast, Inspireland, a mental health podcast covering stories including trauma, addiction and social justice; highlighting the power of hope, healing and resilience.

In 2025, I joined the Board of Trustees of mental health charity North Kent Mind. My mission is to help others in their healing journeys.

I love to read and write. I find both equally cathartic. I share my stories, essays and poems on this site.

My soul resides in the countryside. I love my husband. I love my mum. I love my family. I love my friends. I love country music. I love nature. I love gardening. I love baking. I love homemade cake. I love cooking. I love chickens. I love farms. I love creating a home. I love being cosy. I love meditating. I love old books and bookstores. I love antiques. I love strong black coffee. I love peace.

"The simple things in life, which are often free things, truly are the best"