In The Doctor's Chair

John Brennan is an entrepreneur and hotelier whose innovation, resilience, and commitment to never stop growing and improving has struck me. He is the author of My Name is Jhon: An Atypical Story of Success.

Today, John joins me to talk about his book, sharing its purpose and its message. He shares his story and how it impacted him. He shares the power of realistic optimism and honest failure. He talks about how his cancer diagnosis has affected his life and shares his insight on how most people view death. He explains why it never helps to dwell on the negative, and he shares his definition of the meaning of life.

“You don’t have to be successful in anything but in your own life.”– John Brennan

This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:

• John’s story

Resources Mentioned:

• My Name is Jhon: An Atypical Story of Success by John Brennan

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If you can’t explain something simply enough, then you simply don’t know it enough. It’s because of this principle that I’ve developed the Hand of Vitality, an analogy for well-being that presents its different elements in a straightforward way.

Today, I share the Hand of Vitality with you. I talk about why your hand is a symbol of the interconnectedness of your different elements: emotion, body, spirit, and mind. I share which finger stands for which and explain how each finger’s digits represent different aspects of that element. I explain why your thumb symbolises the need for self-care. I note the importance of a healthy environment, point out that your energy is not static, and define the intention gap.

“Your fingerprint is an opportunity to appreciate just how unique and special you are.”– Dr Mark Rowe

This week on In the Doctor’s Chair:

• Leonardo da Vinci on interconnectedness

Resources Mentioned:

• Vitality Mark

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Today, Declan joins me to share his story. He talks about his background in soccer and while it ended earlier than planned how much he values the experiences. He notes the importance of finding out what’s precious to you and making choices based on it, and he emphasises the power of education, travel, and a mentor. He advises to live life as if you know things will go right, he explores how traveling has changed his perspective and identity, and he shares his wisdom on discovering and navigating your best self in each stage of life. He distinguishes between healthspan and lifespan, he notes the importance of good systems, he discusses time as a resource, and he points out the power of looking towards the light.

Tammy Darcy is an award-winning social entrepreneur. She founded the Shona Project to provide a safe place for girls to seek guidance and advice on all the challenges associated with growing up in Ireland. Backed by a team of professional advisors, the website also provides girls with an opportunity to share their own stories and learn from each other. The Shona Project has also delivered workshops to almost 13,000 girls in schools across Ireland.

Today, Tammy joins me to share her story and mission. She explains why the teenage years are stressful and shares her personal experience. She notes the power of acknowledging that what you’re going through is hard and discusses what teenage girls really need. She talks about the benefits of therapy, discusses why she decided to go back to college, and explores the interconnectedness of the various elements of our well-being. She explains that she’s giving teenage girls what she needed when she was their age. She defines the E+R=O formula, noting the importance of how you respond to events.

“Mistakes don’t define you, and you’re deserving of good things.”– Tammy Darcy

This week on In the Doctor’s Chair

• Why the teenage years are stressful ones

Resources mentioned:

• You’ve Got This: Learn to love yourself and truly shine – in your teens and beyond by Tammy D’Arcy

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Aesop was an ancient Greek slave and storyteller who taught many lessons through his short children’s fables. One of the most famous is “The Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg”.

Today, I tell the story and explain what it has to do with taking care of your health. I note the importance of being wary of entitlement, I tell another story that reminds me of this fable, and I call on you to take care of your goose.

“If you want the golden egg of great health…then you need to take care of the goose.”– Dr Mark Rowe

• Aesop

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Dr Greg Wells is a scientist and physiologist who has dedicated his career to making the science of human limits understandable and actionable. Dr Wells has spoken to audiences all over the world at events such as TEDx and has shared the stage at other events with Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, and Deepak Chopra. For over 25 years, Dr Wells has worked with some of the highest-performing individuals on the planet, including Olympic and World champions, and with organisations including but not limited to General Electric, BMO, Deloitte, KPMG, BMW, and Audi. He is also committed to inspiring children and young adults through his close working relationship with school boards and independent schools. A veteran endurance athlete, Dr Wells has participated in the gruelling Nanisivik Marathon 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Ironman Canada, and the 11,000 km Tour D’Afrique, which is the longest cycling race in the world. He is also a travel and expedition adventurer who has journeyed through all imaginable terrain and conditions in over 50 countries around the world. Dr Wells is the author of three best-selling books – Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, and The Focus Effect – and hosted the award-winning Superbodies series, which aired on Olympic broadcasts worldwide in 2010 and 2012. Dr Wells has a PhD in Physiology, served as an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto, and is an exercise medicine researcher at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He is the CEO and founder of Wells Performance Inc., a global consulting firm committed to achieving the moonshot of helping teams, schools, and businesses become places where people get healthy, perform optimally, and, ultimately, reach their potential.

Today, Dr Wells joins me to share his story. He tells where his interest in human physiology began and notes the power of focusing on the process instead of the outcome. He explains why he is optimistic about the future of the world, offers some concrete tactics we can use to change our lives and make them better, and discusses the power of exercise as medicine. He urges his audience to be world-class at whatever they choose to focus on, noting that it’s okay to go in 100% on the things you care about. He shares tips for positivity and resilience, and he distinguishes between hopefulness and hope-filled-ness.

“When we call [exercise] the magic pill, that’s exactly what it is. Imagine if there was a medicine that was invented that did [what exercise can do]. It would be generally hailed as the greatest achievement medically in human history. The reality is, we have access to that today by going for a 15 minute walk.”– Dr Greg Wells

This week on In the Doctor’s Chair

• Greg’s story

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For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website.

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Lisa joins me to share why she loves her job. She notes that we never stop learning, growing, or starting, and she talks about the satisfaction she gets from helping people.

She offers some concrete tips for handling stress and emphasises the power of gratitude. She discusses the strong, supportive relationships in her life and notes their importance.

Lisa shares her thoughts on Imposter Syndrome, notes that it’s good for children to see their parents supporting each other, and observes that what we say to others can have a huge impact. She offers her thoughts on gaining the confidence to pursue a certain field, shares her experience with her first panic attack and what she took from the experience, and emphasises the power of positivity.

A GAA hurling All-Star, my lifelong friend, and a man with a lot to say on parenthood, faith, and the key to happiness.

Today, John joins me to share his story, his lessons, and his key to happiness.

He notes how everyone makes mistakes and he discusses how becoming a parent changes your outlook on life. He stresses the importance of being true and ‘staying yourself’ through the years. He explains why it’s okay to say no sometimes and notes that it’s crucial to have some time to yourself. He shares his thoughts on the future of our home-town Waterford, as well as the future of Ireland, and he posits that it doesn’t take much to be nice.

“The best of people have made many, many mistakes. And look, I’ve made mistakes. But I’d like to think that I’ve learned from the mistakes and pushed on and become a better person.”– John Mullane

“The day you think you know everything is the day it’s all over.’– John Mullane

This week on In the Doctor’s Chair

• The importance of reacting well to the lows in life

In the Doctor’s Chair

Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality.

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For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website.

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