Health Connect Hub

Health Connect Hub

By Rab DasHealth & Fitness
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Health Connect Hub episodes

  • S2: Conversation #4 Dr. Pete Olusoga

    This week, we are joined by Dr. Peter Olusoga (@po2209), senior lecturer in psychology and host of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast (@eightpercentmental). Pete is active sport psychology consultant, working with athletes and teams in a variety of sports.

     It took us all a while to get this conversation together but it was definitely worth the wait! We hope you enjoy it!

    • Pete's progression towards the psychological sciences
    • The changing narrative around athletes and mental health and why this is a good thing for everyone
    • Athletes using their voices for change and the long history associated with this
    • Thinking critically about the world around you
    • Key elements from ACT to get the most out of performance - athletes or otherwise
    • Hot drink controversy

      • Connect with Pete on instagram (@po2209) or twitter (@PeteOlusoga)

      Follow the Eight Percent Mental podcast (https://www.instagram.com/eightypercentmental/)

      Keep up to date with Health Connect Hub (https://www.instagram.com/healthconnect_hub/)

      42 min
    • S2: Conversation #3 Chris Burgess

      Season 2 continues! This week we are joined by Chris Burgess (@burge_ltb), the owner of Lift The Bar (@lifethebar) and Curious Fitness (@the_curious_fitness). Chris is one of the all-around good guys of the health and fitness industry, making this conversation a real privilege. 

      This episode goes a lot of places, touching on a variety of areas such as:

      • A passion for what you do stemming from who you want to be
      • The future of health on a personal and professional level
      • The importance of 'one million little moments'
      • Business, being real, and professional boundaries
      • The power of asking 'why do I feel the way I feel?'

        • You can connect with Chris on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burge_ltb/)

        Keep up to date with Health Connect Hub (https://www.instagram.com/healthconnect_hub/)

        50 min
      • S2: Conversation #2 Danny Lennon

        In our second conversation from Season 2, we are joined by Danny Lennon. Danny is the man behind Sigma Nutrition (@sigmanutrition) and for the nutrition inclined listeners, his podcast, articles, and input have been a landmark resource. 

        Some cool things we get into with Danny include:

        • Some of his successes and what he attributes them to
        • His 'meta' meaning of why he does what he does
        • The evolution of sigma nutrition content and why it matters
        • Two incredibly interesting defining moments
        • The questions being asked in light of new health challenges

          • You can connect with Danny on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dannylennon_sigma/) and over on the Sigma website (https://sigmanutrition.com/)

          Keep up to date with Health Connect Hub (https://www.instagram.com/healthconnect_hub/)

          58 min
        • S2: Conversation #1 Dr. Ciara Kelly

          In the first of our season 2 conversations, we speak with Dr. Ciara Kelly (@theirishbalance) about her background, the evolution of her medical career, and who some of her influences are. We also discussed mental health and some insights from the Olympic games* and much, much more. (*this conservation was recorded during the twilight of the games).

          You can find out more about Dr. Ciara Kelly on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theirishbalance/) or on her blog https://theirishbalance.com/

          Follow Health Connect Hub on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/healthconnect_hub/)

          43 min
        • Season 2 Teaser

          Health Connect Hub has a season 2! Here's a taste from some of our upcoming conversations featuring Dr. Ciara Kelly, Danny Lennon, Chris Burgess, and Dr. Peter Olusoga

          3 min
        • #5 Reflections from 'Season 1'

           This week as Kate and Rab reflect on some of their stand-out moments from the previous guest's conversations.

          • The common thread of going to therapy
          • The shaping of expectations in the face of uncertainty
          • Some points on self-compassion
          • Podcast notions, Health Connect Hub origins, and where we might go from here

            • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthconnect_hub/

            Connect with Kate: https://www.instagram.com/nutrikate_com/

            Connect with Rab: https://www.instagram.com/dasnutrition/

            34 min
          • Interview #4 Jayne O'Toole

            In this week's interview, Kate and Rab speak with nutritionist, Jayne O'Toole. 

            •We chat with Jayne about her ‘story’

            •What she feels is inherently part of her purpose
            •On vulnerability but not just vulnerability for the sake of it
            •Worth and values
            •A ‘spectacular’ failure
            •And a whole lot more…

            If you like hearing about Tolkien-esque adventures, then this conversation is for you

            About Jayne: Following the transformative impact fitness & nutrition had on her own physical & mental health, Jayne embarked on a journey of education & self-development and in doing so discovered a passion for helping others to do the same. Her holistic approach & devotion to her clients means she gives her all to educate, support & empower with knowledge & self-belief.

            Connect with Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayne_realnutrition/

            Connect with Rab:https://www.instagram.com/dasnutrition/

            Connect with Kate: https://www.instagram.com/nutrikate_com/

            Keep up to date with Health Connect Hub: 

            54 min
          • Interview #3 Georgia Kohlhoff

            In this week's interview, Kate and Rab chat with Georgia Kohlhoff. Without giving too much away, Georgia talks to us about her journey as a health and fitness professional, the highs and the lows, and how they've shaped her for what's happening right now.


            Georgia has been a PT for years and is completing her MSc in Human Nutrition. Her passion is supporting women as they journey out of the chronic diet-regain cycle and move towards a lifelong journey of health. She focuses on fostering positive body image through compassion whilst still supporting body composition changes in those who desire them.

            Connect with Georgia: https://www.instagram.com/georgia_etphdcoaching/

            Work with Georgia: https://www.emilia.fitness/

            Connect with Health Connect Hub: https://www.instagram.com/healthconnect_hub/


            36 min
          • Interview #2 Scott Evans

            In this week's interview, we speak with Scott Evans, Church of Ireland Chaplain in UCD.

            There is a lot of good stuff in here, so we won't spoil it.

            Find Scott on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notscottevans/

            Find out more about Scott Evans: http://www.scottevans.ie/

            37 min
          • Interview #1 Dr. Colman Noctor

            In this interview, we speak with Dr. Colman Noctor, a child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist, asking him the full 'health connect 10' set of questions. Colman offered a lot of personal reflection about himself, what he does, and some key insights and impacts from the past year-plus. 

            Check out Colman's podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y6sdQzsJetPLLdXPqOAgO

            Twitter: https://twitter.com/colnoc77?s=20
            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noctorcolman/

            Stay up to date with us: https://www.instagram.com/healthconnect_hub/

            38 min

          About Health Connect Hub

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          Welcome to the Health Connect Hub podcast.