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My name is Niall Munnelly, I am a counsellor & psychotherapist. I am currently located in Celbridge.

25/01/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about empathy fatigue.

It’s been a long time, years honestly, since I’ve cared deeply about global things the way I’m told I should. I don’t have it in me to emotionally invest in what’s happening in Venezuela, or America, or every crisis unfolding across the world. Not because I’m cold or heartless, but because my empathy is finite.

I have a daughter. I have relationships. I have people I love, I have clients right in front of me who actually need me. That’s where my empathy belongs.

I don’t think humans were ever meant to witness this much suffering, this much violence, this much destruction, constantly, visually, from every corner of the planet. We wake up and immediately consume graphic, sinister behavior like it’s normal. And then we wonder why everyone is exhausted, anxious, and emotionally drained.

So many of us are pouring empathy into global tragedies that we’re completely depleted by the time we turn toward our own lives. Our families. Our kids. Our communities. Sometimes there’s nothing left.

I’m starting to believe that being emotionally invested in everything everywhere is distracting us from what actually matters. Empathy isn’t meant to be infinite. It’s meant to be intentional.

And choosing where to place it isn’t selfish. It’s survival.

20/01/2026

A recent statistic is after surfacing on social media claiming that 90% of men that took their own lives sought help from mental health professionals.

Some big named podcasts have had people on debating why are so many men still taking their own lives if so many of them are seeking help?

I’ve hard many answers from so many people but no one has shared this perspective.

06/01/2026

What men are consuming:

•Motivation, discipline, and self-improvement
•Level up culture
•Building wealth, abundance, and status
•Accountability, responsibility, and leadership
•Physical and mental resilience
•Content telling men they must become more to be chosen
•Messages that say women want a man who’s 6ft and earns 6 figures

At its core, men’s content is about building, accountability, and progress.
The underlying message is often you are not enough yet, work harder.

What women are consuming:

•Content framing men as dangerous or untrustworthy
•Messages about deserving more and raising standards
•Reinforcement that you are good enough as you are
•Narratives that say you deserve the world without needing to change
•Entertainment centered around drama, chaos, and instability
•Normalisation of casual s*x and the dismissal of motherhood
•Claims that traditional femininity or being a stay at home mother is anti feminist
•Messaging that fulfillment comes from career, independence, and consumption
•Messages that say you deserve a man who’s 6ft, earns 6 figures, and takes care of you

At its core, much of women’s content seems to revolve around validation, entitlement, and protection, rather than growth or accountability.

Maybe I’m wrong.
But this isn’t just algorithm talk, it’s based on real conversations with men and women.

If this observation holds any truth, here’s the uncomfortable question:

Can you see the disconnect?

One side is being told to build themselves into something worthy.
The other is being told they are already enough and should demand more.

When men are taught constant self improvement and women are taught constant self affirmation.
When both are fed fear and unrealistic expectations of the other is it any surprise relationships feel harder, trust feels rarer, and loneliness is rising?

This isn’t about blaming men or women.
It’s about questioning whether the content we consume is actually helping us build healthier relationships or quietly pushing us further apart.

05/01/2026

Today’s post is a repost. I originally shared the following on my story over Christmas, and it became by far the most engaged post I have ever shared. Young men, mothers, and fathers all reached out to me. I wanted to reshare it because I believe it is important for more people to see, and so I can also direct others to it in the future. It has made me reflect on the need to do more for young men who may feel lost or caught in certain traps. If anyone has ideas, I would genuinely love to hear them.

I hope they turn away from hollow temptations, from p**n, from gambling, from chasing half-naked illusions sold as fulfilment.

I hope they stop numbing themselves, by playing with themselves and snorting coke, thinking that’s a life well lived.

I hope they find the discipline of the gym, or faith in something greater than themselves, a compass pointing toward purpose, happiness, and meaning.

I hope they break free from the quiet traps laid before them, and seek wisdom from those who build men up, not from loud idols who profit from their confusion, like Andrew Tate and Conor McGregor.

I hope they learn resilience through honest work, through falling, and through the courage to rise again.

And above all, I hope young men rediscover strength in their masculinity, not as dominance, but as responsibility, integrity, and quiet confidence.

28/12/2025

A massive lesson I learned in 2025…

Life is strange.

You arrive with nothing, spend your whole life chasing everything, and still leave with nothing. Make sure your soul gains more than your hands ever do.

Find something or someone that lights a fire in your soul. It may look simple or even insignificant to some, but outside of my loved ones and my clients, I genuinely love exercising. It grounds me and reminds me that I’m alive.

Today, I took away eight black bags of my dad’s clothes. Eight bags. A lifetime reduced to items that will now be donated and worn by someone else. It stopped me in my tracks and reminded me just how fragile life is, and how temporary everything we own really is.

People who died yesterday had plans for today.

This is the time of year when timelines fill with highlights. Promotions. New businesses. Engagements. “Best year ever” posts.

But if all you did this year was survive, you did something extraordinary.

And maybe next year, gently add one small thing for your soul. Move your body. Sit in silence. Write your thoughts. Or take action on something or someone that truly matters.

23/12/2025

Christmas can be magical…
but for so many, it quietly becomes a season of pressure, comparison, and anxiety.

Every year, as a psychotherapist, I hear the same fears:
“I’m not doing enough.”
“Everyone else seems happier.”
“I should be coping better.”

People compare their homes, families, finances, and lives to what they see around them or online and carry guilt, jealousy, and stress into a season that’s meant to feel warm and joyful.

I love Christmas. And experiencing it now through the eyes of my daughter, Harmony Faith, has made it even more meaningful. But I’ve made a conscious choice:
I won’t let pressure steal the joy.
I refuse to be so busy “doing Christmas right” that I miss what actually matters.

So many of us spend hours buying gifts people may not even want.
Some spend money they don’t have, creating financial stress that follows them well into the new year, all to live up to an image of what Christmas should look like.

Let this land:
•Your worth is not measured by what’s under the tree
•Presence will always mean more than presents
•Peace is far more valuable than perfection

Christmas can also be deeply lonely. Even for people surrounded by others. If someone crosses your mind, send the message.
A simple text can mean more than you realise and doesn’t need anything in return.

And if you have spare clothes, blankets, or food, share them.
While many of us are warm and fed, some are not. Try not to judge how someone got where they are. Connection matters. Being seen matters. Not being ignored matters.

This Christmas, slow down.
Soften expectations.
Choose compassion, for yourself and for others.

28/11/2025

Why We Should Think Twice Before Cutting Off Parents and Siblings.

04/10/2025

It was a real pleasure sharing the floor with my good friend Sean today.

The last time I competed in CrossFit was back in 2019, and the last time Sean and I competed together was 2018. A lot has happened since then. For those who don’t know, Sean had a stroke last year. He’s had to climb a massive mountain just to walk again, never mind step back into competition.

I promised him while he was learning to walk again that one day in 2025 we’d compete together and make the podium. Today, we did exactly that. Honestly, having people like Sean around is nothing short of inspiring.

This week wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, sick kids, both of us feeling rough, and all the usual life stuff, but I’m just grateful we got the chance to take the floor together again.

Also worth saying, at 44 and 46 years old, neither of us are exactly spring chickens, but that makes this achievement even more meaningful. It just proves that resilience and grit don’t have an age limit.

Huge thanks to for the hospitality and for running such a great competition. The gym itself is one of the nicest I’ve ever been in. And next time… I’ll need more than 3 weeks’ notice 😅.

Team SFX Fortitude 🥈

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