In this episode, our host Peter is joined by former professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter Andy Murphy. Andy has traded the gloves for life as a successful boutique gym owner, owning Urban Gym in Wexford and also a great family man. Andy has fought and trained all over the world and has rubbed shoulders with the best of the best in the Mixed Martial Arts world.

The more serious aspect of the conversation was a powerful piece, where Andy takes us from the routine training session all the way through what would ensue for the following two years. Andy was suffering with an undiagnosed brain injury and he takes us on the journey through the good and the bad. We speak about the symptoms, scan delays, process with the Neurologist and his recovery to where he is today.

We also talk about the fighting and the mindset needed and also he gives us his experience of starting a small gym which has grown into a huge community.

I really hope you enjoy the show and please share it with someone who may be dealing with something similar. Below is links to articles Andy has written and we eluded to in the show and also his gym website.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-carlow-kid-andy-murphy/dealing-with-an-undiagnosed-head-injury/2401414860082916/

https://www.urbangym.ie/

Thank you,

Pete & Abby

In this episode, our host Peter takes us through the podcast experience so far and the growth since the launch and finally getting on to Apple Podcasts. 

Later in the show, we go through 6 top tips on how to keep your routine on track for the weekends and how to find the balance between enjoying socialising, relaxing and staying on top of necessary tasks. This is a really nice segment for people looking to improve their weekend productivity and to prioritise different elements of their life.

Please head over to our Instagram page and follow us : https://www.instagram.com/popproductivity/?hl=en

Our website is now live : https://www.popproductivity.com/

Finally, we are growing a lot and to help us continue to grow and attract the best guests and industry leaders we need your help. If you have listened to the show please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, it will take less than 10 seconds when you hit the link below and would be greatly appreciated.

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Have a great weekend,

Pete & Abby

In this episode of the show, our host Peter Shaw is joined by former rugby union international and coach Bernard Jackman. Bernard has played professional rugby for 12 years and has a vast coaching cv working with Grenoble in France and Dragons in Wales.

Bernard takes us through his playing career, coaching trials and tribulations and tells us what his failings have taught him. It was a very interesting discussion with lots of information to take note of.

The most powerful tool Bernard suggests for self-improvement is an Individual Development Plan (IDPs). These are simple 1-2 page documents or visual representations of your skills, knowledge and abilities. They are mainly used in the business world for staff development but can be used for any person looking to improve themselves. Bernard takes us through his own IDP and the different elements he is trying to improve while also giving us ideas on how we can start our own IDP.

For anyone , who is looking for more information on setting up an IDP we are happy to help. Contact us through the following links: 

https://www.facebook.com/POP-Productivity-103334184739552/

https://www.instagram.com/popproductivity/?hl=en

Email: [email protected]

I hope you enjoy the episode and set up your own IDP today,

Pete

In this episode, we discuss 5 tips around how to set a better routine. These steps are based around scheduling, exercise, morning routines, sleep and weekly reviews.

Hope you enjoy the episode,

Pete

On this episode of the podcast, we had the pleasure of being inspired by Shane Flynn. Shane is a movement specialist who runs his own gym which is currently under huge renovations as he plans to re-open after co-vid 19. Shane discusses his plans for the gym and the launch of his new venture which involved over 100k of investment back into his business.

Shane gives fantastic advice out for free on the podcast and his tips and experiences on dealing with negative people online is definitely something people can learn from. 

Shane appeared on a tv show in Ireland called "Hell Week" which involved 7 days of gruelling special forces training which was fascinating to watch and I would highly recommend you take a look to discover the mindset that Shane has built over the course of his career. 

To get in contact with Shane: 

https://www.instagram.com/shaneflynnfitness/?hl=en

Email: [email protected]

Enjoy the show,

Pete

On this episode of the show, we had the pleasure of listening to fitness influencer Nathalie Lennon on her journey so far. She discussed her training and nutrition advice as well as her current supplement intake. 

A key message that we talked about was her mistakes when she became obsessed with her physique, in a negative way, that ultimately led her to rediscover her passion for sustainable nutrition practices and overall holistic approach to well-being.

https://www.instagram.com/nathalielennon_/?hl=en

https://www.nathalielennon.ie/

Enjoy the episode,

Pete

In this episode, Josh Cowan, online coach and strength and conditioning expert tells us about different aspects that can affect our adaptation to training such as sleep quality and daylight exposure. Josh also talks about gratitude journaling, body transformations and how he has built up his online coaching business.

Josh has kindly given all our listeners a 15% discount on his online coaching plans by using the word "COACHING" when you contact him. Please find links to Josh Cowan Conditioning below:

https://www.instagram.com/joshcowanconditioning/?hl=en

https://joshcowanconditioning.ie/

Hope you enjoy the episode and please if you can subscribe and leave us a review on itunes, it would be greatly appreciated.

Pete

Host and Co-Founder of Pop Productivity, Peter Shaw explains the brand, the aims of the podcast and also gives insights into some exciting developments coming soon for all listeners who are interested in becoming more productive and want to improve their well-being. There is also some information on how to get started on something you've always wanted to do.

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