Modern life teaches us to perform constantly, rushing from task to task whilst our homes blur into workspaces and rest becomes guilt inducing luxury.

Niall Breslin’s new album The Place That Has Never Been Wounded emerged from complete rejection, dropped by label, publisher, manager and podcast platform within two weeks, forcing him back to classical roots with mother as violinist and piano teacher.

This conversation explores morning rituals preferring quiet over rushed starts, meditation room design separating work from rest, breathing techniques marking transitions between spaces, and community peer support as radical acts against cultural division.

Niall Breslin is musician, former professional athlete, mental health advocate and PhD researcher whose classical neoclassical album invites listeners to slow down, breathe and rediscover wonder through a beginner’s mind approaching the world with curiosity rather than cynicism.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Morning rituals seasonal approach waking
Meditation rooms separating work rest spaces
Album creation rejection creative direction
Community peer support mental health
Wonder curiosity experiencing world freshly

QUOTES

I don’t rush into the day. I work for myself so it’s important for me to take time to get into my day. – Niall Breslin
There has to be rooms in your house where you’re not allowed work. – Niall Breslin
Our walls are black, but it very quickly feels like a nightclub, and that’s not what I want in my home. So we’ve just completely rejigged it and painted. – Niall Breslin

GUEST DETAILS

Niall Breslin is musician, former professional athlete and mental health advocate whose new classical album The Place That Has Never Been Wounded explores stillness and emotional honesty. He is currently completing PhD research examining 200 years mental health intervention in Ireland focusing on community and peer support importance. His diverse career spans professional rugby, songwriting across multiple genres, The Voice of Ireland, and founding meditation practice rooted in Buddhist mindfulness principles.

Connect with Niall:
https://www.niallbreslin.com/contact

MORE INFORMATION

This podcast is produced by dustpod.io for EZ Living Interiors

EZ Living Interiors is a family-owned home furnishing retailer which sets the standards for quality, style, and design in the industry. We advise on how individuals and families should furnish their living spaces to create homes that are both beautiful and functional. Our mission is to inspire and elevate the art of interior design through the promotion of high standards of product sourcing, craftsmanship, and customer service. We achieve this by providing innovative and thoughtful design solutions for our customers to support them to create stylish and comfortable living spaces.

Visit EZLivingInteriors.ie to learn more.

KEYWORDS

#Breathingtechniques #TransitionRituals #StressManagement #MindfulLiving #NervousSystemRegulation