The ClockWork Junkie Podcast

Cancer Warrior & Hostage Negotiator - Terry Tucker - Episode #8

What does it take to keep going when life tests you at every level? In this powerful episode, I sit down with cancer warrior, former hostage negotiator, and motivational speaker Terry Tucker for a raw conversation about resilience, purpose, mindset, and finding strength through adversity. Terry shares the life lessons he’s learned from battling cancer, negotiating high-stakes situations, and helping others live with intention and courage. Note: The audio on my side in this episode is less than perfect. I have since fixed the issue. You Can Support The Podcast Here: buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠ [http://buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie] Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast Find my other Podcast - Defiant Under Fire: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yToeFEJ0kP8F72XyOdIeg Terry Tucker Website:Daily Motivational Thoughts I Blog - Motivational Check [https://www.motivationalcheck.com/] Talk Soon, Mark McCormack Creator & Host The Clockwork Junkie Podcast

The Life She Survived - Ginny Burton - Episode #7

This week I sit down with Ginny Burton for one of the most powerful conversations ever featured on the podcast. Introduced to drugs at just 7 years old by her own mother, Ginny’s life spiralled into addiction, crime, prison and years of survival mode. Arrests, felonies, jail cells and destruction became normal long before she ever had a chance at a normal childhood. This is a story about escaping the life that was waiting to consume her. Ginny speaks openly about trauma, prison, recovery, motherhood, shame, survival and the brutal reality of trying to rebuild yourself after years of chaos. This episode is raw, honest, heart-breaking and ultimately hopeful. A conversation about pain, resilience, redemption and the possibility of becoming someone entirely different from who the world expected you to be. I personally found it a privilege and extremely inspiring to hear how Ginny have change her life and how she has become a beacon of light for all those she now helps. You can find Ginny here: Ginny Burton [https://www.vginnyburton.com/] You Can Support The Podcast Here: buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠⁠⁠ [http://buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie] Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 Find my other Podcast - Defiant Under Fire: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yToeFEJ0kP8F72XyOdIeg 👈 Talk Soon, Mark McCormack Creator & Host The Clockwork Junkie Podcast

In Memory Of ZOE -Episode #6 with Ronan Walsh

This week I sit down with Ronan Walsh for one of the most honest and emotional conversations ever featured on the podcast. We talk about Zoe — Ronan’s daughter — who passed away at just 8 months old. This episode isn’t about sensationalism or shock. It’s about grief, love, memory and the reality of trying to keep going after unimaginable loss. Ronan speaks openly about fatherhood, hospitals, helplessness, life after tragedy and what people often misunderstand about grief. Most importantly, he talks about Zoe herself — who she was, and how she’s remembered. This is a deeply human conversation about loss, resilience and the people we carry with us forever. I would personally like to thank Ronan and his family for trusting me and the podcast as an outlet to share their story. You Can Support The Podcast Here 👇⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠⁠ [http://buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie] Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 Find my other Podcast - Defiant Under Fire: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yToeFEJ0kP8F72XyOdIeg 👈 Talk Soon, Mark McCormack Creator & Host The Clockwork Junkie Podcast

Do We Really Believe? - Episode #5

Do we actually believe what we say we believe? Or do we just like the sound of it? In this episode, we take a closer look at the gap between what we claim to believe and how we actually live day to day. We get into: the difference between belief and simple agreement why many of our beliefs are borrowed, not built how our habits quietly reveal what we truly value and the tension that comes from living out of alignment. This isn’t about calling anyone out. It’s about slowing down, being honest, and noticing the patterns we usually ignore. Because real belief isn’t what you say. It’s what shows up—consistently—in how you live.—And once you see that clearly…it’s hard to unsee. You Can Support The Podcast Here 👇buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie [http://buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie] Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 Find my other Podcast - Defiant Under Fire: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yToeFEJ0kP8F72XyOdIeg 👈 Talk Soon, Mark McCormack Creator & Host The Clockwork Junkie Podcast

Quiet Damage - Episode #4

In this episode, we take a closer look at the small, almost invisible habits that slowly pull you off course—the ones that feel normal, harmless… even comfortable. We get into: drifting through life without really choosing it constant distraction and the need to avoid silence the things you know you should change—but keep putting off and the strange feeling of being “fine”… but not quite right .This isn’t about dramatic mistakes or big life decisions. It’s about the quiet patterns that build up over time—and the moments of clarity we ignore when we know something needs to change. There’s no preaching. No easy answers. Just an honest look at how we live—and how easily we can lose direction without realising it. Because the truth is: You don’t crash your life. You drift away from it. And once you notice that… you can’t really unsee it. Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 Find my other Podcast - Defiant Under Fire: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yToeFEJ0kP8F72XyOdIeg 👈 Talk Soon, Mark McCormack Creator & Host The Clockwork Junkie Podcast