212. Jonathan Kemp: Walking 4,200km for Mental Health - Leg 1
12 May 2026
About This Episode
Jonathan Kemp joins The Ireland Podcast to discuss his extraordinary 4,200km Finding Peace of Mind Walk 2026 - a journey across the UK and Ireland in support of mental health awareness and recovery.
Starting in the Shetland Islands on January 1st and finishing in Galway later this year, Jonathan shares the deeply personal experiences that led him to undertake the walk, including his lifelong struggles with bipolar disorder, depression, dyslexia, addiction, and suicidal ideation during COVID.
Jonathan speaks openly about diagnosis, medication, recovery, neurodiversity, addiction, and the importance of seeking help. He also reflects on the physical and emotional realities of walking thousands of kilometres while raising funds and awareness for mental health charities across Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
This is Leg 1 of an ongoing series following Jonathan’s journey toward Galway.
Category
Mental Health / Society & Culture
Jonathan Kemp
Jonathan Kemp is undertaking the Finding Peace of Mind Walk 2026 - a 4,200km walk across the UK and Ireland in support of mental health awareness and fundraising for four mental health charities. Jonathan speaks openly about his lived experience with bipolar disorder, depression, dyslexia, addiction, and recovery, while sharing his journey publicly through talks, social media, and community engagement.