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March 12, 2026

Weekly check in..

A wee break...

By Jonathan Murphy

Weekly check in..

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Nikki F

20 days ago

Heeyy! Glad the therapy is going well so far and I’m glad you’ve gone to London! I’ve actually just come back again 🤣. I know I’ve said it before but I really had to force myself to be more social and get out and do things even if it meant doing it by myself but now I do it without thinking and its definitely helped me so much. It will do you the world of good to let your hair down and enjoy yourself with your friends and also take a proper break, I know it’s not always doable but if I was you I’d keep an eye out for cheap flights and get over as much as you can, that’s what I do with the train. I’ve been a bit quiet as I’ve had a crazy few weeks and although it’s been a really positive thing, me being me naturally had bit of a meltdown and got overwhelmed 🤣. I am looking forward to a weekend of not a lot in what feels like the first time in weeks! I can’t remember the last time I even cooked properly so it will be nice to have a rest and some normality 😴. Tell us what you got up to when you get back! ❤️

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

14 days ago

Thank you Nikki, it's definitely slow but getting there! Delighted you're getting out as difficult as it can be, I'm on the same boat. I probably need to hear that advice and definitely get over more ❤️ I hope you're all good now? I know the feeling, you keep the head down and then bang it hits you all at once 🤦🏼‍♂️ I hope you enjoyed a nice chilled and relaxing weekend 🙌🏻 Did you get to rustle up anything nice in the kitchen?

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Nikki F

13 days ago

You will get there! It’s like I said before it took a lot of me pretending to have a good time before I actually did but within time it does happen and a lot of that was spending time with my brother and his girlfriend, being with people I love and who make me smile really helped so I 100% recommend you getting over there when you can. I’m all good now, I don’t cope well with change good or bad so it doesn’t take much to trouble me but I always get there in the end 😂. I did have a chilled weekend and made a roast on Sunday, off to Belfast tomorrow so another full on, long weekend but I can’t wait! .. just saw your pasties as well and as a pasty connoisseur i thought they looked great! Only thing missing was a proper crimp 🤣

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

11 days ago

Thank you Nikki, it does take time and I'm trying to do the same as you! I brought my Granda to the rugby last night which was great and I'm trying my best to do more for myself and be present. Taking a slight step back from the online space to recharge but still posting when it feels right 🙌🏻 I hope you have a great weekend 😄 I know got that comment a few times now 😅

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Nikki F

11 days ago

I did see you were going on your stories, glad you had a great time! I think overall it must have taken me a good 5/6 years to get to where I am now, and halfway through that just as I thought I was getting somewhere I went through a break up 🤣 but as much as I think it’s good to force yourself to do things and get out of your comfort zone I also very much believe in following your instincts and doing what feels right for you as well. I’ve had a great day in Belfast, I’ve not stopped though! 😴 Managed to fit in a filled soda and a trip to flout! Did go to Dougies Goodies and have amassed quite the collection of Tayto’s as well but not eaten any yet as I’m too full 😅 and had to get a fifteen as well but it doesn’t look as good as yours always do! 🤣.

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

7 days ago

It definitely takes time and it's never straightforward 🤦🏼‍♂️ It's about learning to navigate and manage what comes our way! I think you've done that and are in a great place to embrace those challenges that arise 🙌🏻 Sounds like you had a great day up in Belfast 😄 I need to go to flout soon! Homemade fifteens freshly cut are always best 🤤

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Nikki F

7 days ago

That’s it, it’s often one step forward and two back but eventually the good days outweigh the bad and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel again, I hope you don’t mind me saying it but I do think you look like you’ve got a bit of your glow back in your more recent videos, not that you don’t always look great 🤣 but you could tell you were tired before. And I had the best time!! Flout was so good! and then went on to Portrush to my family 🥹, I haven’t been for years and the coast was just stunning!! I travelled around so much and learnt so much about my family as well and my aunty made me a fry every day! 🤣 it made me so happy being there. You need to hurry up and open your business so I can have a job and a reason to relocate to Northern Ireland plz! 🤣🤣 … oh and I finally got my southern Tayto in Donegal! 😂

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

3 days ago

It's never a smooth journey but as long as we're moving forward that's all that matters 🙌🏻 Thank you Nikki, I've been trying to be better with my body! Gained a little weight but still struggling, just takes time to get back 🤞🏻 Sounds like you were deservedly spoilt 😄 Nothing beats a homemade fry! I'll try my best to turn this dream of mine into a reality ❤️

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Nikki F

17 hours ago

Well i’m the opposite so if you’d like to swap metabolisms for a while that would be fine with me 🤣. It was honestly so lovely, it was my great Aunt I stayed with and it reminded me a lot of being with my Nanny again, no one could ever replace her but it was so nice having that feeling of just being so welcome and looked after by someone 🥲

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Sheila C

20 days ago

Hope you have a fantastic time Johnny and let your 'hair' down and have a ball. Time to switch off from work and everything else that's dragging you down. If you don't appear on social media, then we should all understand. You need to completely switch off and more importantly, give yourself permission to do it without feeling guilty. It will take practice, but practice makes perfect and you will get there with all the support you have I have no doubt. Up Ireland and hopefully we can bring home the bacon 🏆 🏉 Enjoy x

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

14 days ago

Thank you Sheila ❤️ I had a lovely time, especially catching up with my close friends! I need to hear those words as I put too much pressure on things 🤦🏼‍♂️ I need a lot of practice at it, that's for sure 😅 We almost won the lot, can't believe how it finished. I hope you had a great weekend whatever you got up to 😄

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Claire J

20 days ago

Have great time Jonny . It will do you the world of good!😊

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

20 days ago

Thank you Claire ❤️ I hope you’re having a great week 🙌🏼

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Claire J

20 days ago

PS Come on Scotland!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤣🤣

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

14 days ago

We got you this time Claire 😂

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Claire J

14 days ago

You sure did great game though! 🤣🤣

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Tracy M

20 days ago

Such a heartfelt , authentic and warming post. Jonny you are your biggest advocate and it doesn’t matter how many times you feel you need to restart, reset or refocus . Treat yourself kindly . Enjoy some well deserved time away in London and thank you for lifting up and supporting more people than you will ever know x

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

20 days ago

You’re too kind Tracy, those words mean more than you know ❤️ I really hope it’s helping others! Have a great weekend whatever you have planned 🙌🏼

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Amanda Jane

20 days ago

Enjoy Jonny you definitely deserve some much needed downtime ❤️

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

20 days ago

Thank you Amanda ❤️ I'll do my best to live in the moment 🙌🏻

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Claire M

20 days ago

Enjoy c

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

20 days ago

Thank you Claire ❤️

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Julie M

20 days ago

Have a fantastic time and hopefully youll get a wee boost from it x

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Jonny (Hungry Hooker)

20 days ago

Thank you Julie ❤️ That's what I'm hoping, a quick recharge to get me in the right direction!

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