Rebel Matters Podcast

Cork Musician Clare O Mahony was in the Rebel Matters Hotseat today talking about her albums, what goes in to getting a show on stage, and he upcoming Songs of Joni Mitchell show at the Everyman Theatre.

Today, we are trying a slightly different format for the podcast. First up we will get an insight into the therapeutic benefits of food from nutritional therapist Jorien Verstraten. After the chat with Jorien, I share 19 different ways which you can improve your diet and nutrition starting straight away.

Jorien works in the area of nutrition therapy with her company Dynamic Nutrition that is based at the Natural Clinic on Sullivan's Quay. She has based her approach on the results of her personal experience with their own health and coupled it with a scientific background. She teaches her clients to work the natural systems of their bodies to maximise health and wellbeing. The blend of a scientific approach, a nutrition approach based on cooking and eating real whole foods, and personal success ties in great with the approach that we have here at ACLAÍ, and makes for great listening!

This week I sat down with Sam McNicol who runs the famous public house and music venue Connolly's of Leap, plays with the band Talos, and arguably has the best moustache in Ireland. We dug deep into the history of Connolly's of Leap and what it was like for Sam growing up in a venue that attracted artists such as the The Frames, The Pale, Garth Hudson from The Band, Donal Lunny, and John Martyn, and how the Pink Floyd hammer flag came to be a part of the infamous set up at Connolly's. We also discussed Talos and their success, the excitement that comes with doing something that you absolutely love to do, and juggling the two big commitments of being a professional musician and business owner.

Over the years, I have had many chats with Martin about farming, sustainability, and the food industry. These conversations really influenced my relationship to the food that I eat and got me interested in the slow food movement. This interview was a very insightful conversation for me, and if you work in the area of health, whether ist personal training, strength and conditioning, the food industry, or in health care, this episode is gold. If you are interested in becoming healthier, and creating a sustainable local economy, if you have thought about moving to the countryside, or want to learn how you can eat that provides real value for money, enhances your health, and the health of the land, then you will enjoy this chat.

On this episode of the Rebel Matters podcast I sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Irish wheelchair rugby player, and inspirational guy, Alan Dineen. We discuss everything from growing up with a life altering medical condition, overcoming regular bone fractures, competing for Ireland, and coaching abled bodied people in a professional strength and conditioning facility.

This episode was recorded in The Chateau Belaney just outside of the town of Zilina in Slovakia after I took part in the 6 Day Intensive Fighting Monkey training camp. My guest on this episode is Jozef Frucek, founder of fighting Monkey along with his partner Linda.

It was a great pleasure to sit down with Jozef after the Intensive and discuss some of the concepts, philosophy, and practicalities behind the fighting monkey approach. A special thank you must go to Jozef for taking the time to record the podcast with me, as it was done at 11pm on the last day of the course after an intense week of coaching, and teaching by Jozef and Linda. If you are a strength coach, physio, sports trainer, artist, or have an interest in the overall health of your body, this episode if for you. This was a very inspiring conversation for me, and I am sure that it will be for you as well.

Fighting Monkey Website:

https://fightingmonkey.net

RootlessRoot Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/Rootlessroot/?fref=ts

Music on this podcast is by the band Kíla. You can check out the latest news from the Kíla crew on their Facebook page, and keep up to date with their latest tour dates on the official Kíla website. Check out both links below.

https://www.facebook.com/kilaofficial/ https://www.kila.ie

On this episode, I was chatting to Dr. Darragh Graham from one of Ireland's hottest bands right now, Hermitage Green. Darragh is one of my closest friends, and I say from a slightly biased point of view that he is one of the most versatile, talented, and insightful people that I know. From holding a PhD in sports science, competing internationally in track and field, coaching in professional rugby, and for All ireland winning football and hurling teams, to being a founding member of one of the freshest sounding bands in Ireland.

We discussed his athletics career, ups and downs, his time with Leinster Rugby, Tipperary hurlers and Kerry footballers, the forming of Hermitage Green.

We also delve into life on the road, being inside the notoriously cut-throat music industry, the future plans of the band.

Useful Links from the Show:

Hermitage Green Facebook

Hermitage Green Website http://www.hermitagegreen.com

Hermitage Green Pledge Website http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/hermitagegreen

Books Mentioned

Power of One Book

Music on this podcast is by the band Kíla. You can check out the latest news from the Kíla crew on their Facebook page, and keep up to date with their latest tour dates on the official Kíla website. Check out both links below.

https://www.facebook.com/kilaofficial/ https://www.kila.ie

On this episode of Rebel Matters, I sat down with the undisputed dreadlock queen of Cork City, Caroline Dausmann, who runs the Pink Octopus Dread Shop on Georges Key! My chat with Caroline went down the road of starting up a business, inspirational quotes, vintage Cork city, overcoming adversity, and the positive impact that an image change can have on your mentality. It was great to chat with a fellow startup gladiator, and we had plenty to chat about during the episode.

Useful Links from the Episode: Pink Octopus Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThePinkOctopus.Dreadshop/

Pink Octopus Dreadlock Shop https://www.the-pink-octopus.com

Music on this podcast is by the band Kíla. You can check out the latest news from the Kíla crew on their Facebook page, and keep up to date with their latest tour dates on the official Kíla website. Check out both links below.

https://www.facebook.com/kilaofficial/ https://www.kila.ie

This week I am sitting with West Cork based artist Kari Cahill. Kari has a hand in quite a few landmark projects in different parts of the country, as well as running a studio in Schull. In this episode, we talk about the importance of the arts in Ireland today, Kari's visits to India, sustainability, creativity, and reconnecting ourselves to the landscapes of Ireland. We recorded the episode in an upstairs patio room overlooking Cork city. It was very warm and we opened the window, which resulted in the odd bird sound, and city rumblings, and I really enjoyed getting Kari's insights into so many aspects of her work. I hope you enjoy the show.

Useful Links from the Show:

Lay of the Land/ Tombolo http://www.layoftheland.ie

Body and Soul Festival http://www.bodyandsoul.ie

Clonmel Junction Festival http://www.junctionfestival.com

Grown- Sustainable Irish Clothing Company http://www.grown.ie

Books Mentioned Donna Tart- The Secret History http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29044.The_Secret_History

The Gold Finch http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17333223-the-goldfinch

Music on this podcast is by the band Kíla. You can check out the latest news from the Kíla crew on their Facebook page, and keep up to date with their latest tour dates on the official Kíla website. Check out both links below.

https://www.facebook.com/kilaofficial/ https://www.kila.ie

Eddie has been a close friend of mine for around 7 years now. His story is inspirational, emotional, and powerful. From training to qualify for the Atlanta Olympics, owning a security company, having a major stroke and being told that he would not walk or talk again, to cycling 100 miles, building a successful photography business, and starting a family. I really hope you enjoy the show, and would like to add a special thank you to Eddie for sharing his personal story with me.

Links mentioned in the show:

Creative Live www.creativelive.com

Cork Wedding Photography http://www.corkweddingphotography.ie

Hennessy Photography Ltd https://www.facebook.com/eddie.hennessy/

Music on this podcast is by the band Kíla. You can check out the latest news from the Kíla crew on their Facebook page, and keep up to date with their latest tour dates on the official Kíla website. Check out both links below.

https://www.facebook.com/kilaofficial/ https://www.kila.ie