The Fahdcast

The Fahdcast

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The Fahdcast episodes

  • Ep #65: Padraig Danaher: Loneliness Epidemic, Meaning or Happiness & Suicide Awareness

    Welcome back to The Fahdcast! For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Padraig Danaher (@the_ot_coach). Padraig is an Occupational Therapist who specializes in mental health and trauma. He has been working in the field for 14 years and has been self-employed for the last 3 years. 
    One of my favorite conversations to date. A lot of deep but very important topics.
    Topics discussed:
    - Life as an entrepreneur
    - Loneliness Epidemic
    - Solitude & Self love
    - Relationships in today's world
    - Online dating 
    - Are people more independent than ever?
    - Increase in Mental health issues
    - Lying to yourself
    - Setting goals
    - How to get the most out of the human experience
    - Pursue meaning or happiness?
    - Suicide Awareness
    - Importance of relationships
    - Three people at your dinner table, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
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    1 hr 31 min
  • Ep #64: Conor O'Brien: Ultramarathons, Alcohol & The Middle East
    Welcome back to The Fahdcast! On today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Conor O'Brien (@runwithconor). Conor is a 6 x marathoner and has completed multiple ultramarathons around the world. A Cork man by heart, we discuss numerous topics from traveling around the world, his relationship with alcohol, and the war on Palestine.Topics discussed:- Moving to Canada- How he fell in love with running- First 100 mile race- Born to run by Christopher McDougall- Raising money for ...
    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep #63: Amie Wiley: Life in New York, 75 Hard & Entrepreneurship
    After a long hiatus, WE ARE BACK. I had the chance to sit down with my good friend Amie Wiley (@amie_wiley). Amie runs her own fitness business called "Active With Amie" and is currently living in New York. It was fantastic to chat about various topics including moving to New York, prepping for her first Hyrox, and being an entrepreneur in the social media age.Topics discussed:- Life in New York- Doing her first Hyrox in Toronto- Completing 75 Hard- Being sober curious- How her social me...
    56 min
  • Ep #62: Jack Sheehan: Berlin Hyrox Doubles Debrief
    Welcome back to the Fahdcast! A very different episode than usual. Jack & I completed our first Hyrox Doubles in Berlin and finished with a time of 58:27. In this episode, we have our debrief of what went wrong and right. And, most importantly, what we took away from the experience.To keep up to date with The Fahdcast:https://www.instagram.com/fahdcast/
    22 min
  • Ep #61: Luke O’Mahony: The Biggest Fitness Myths
    Welcome back to The Fahdcast! On todays podcast, I sat down with Luke O’Mahony for a very different style episode (Fahd or Fiction?).Luke has over 10 years experience in the fitness industry and has seen the cycle repeat itself over and over again.Vegan Vs. Carnivores DietsPrimal DietsProtein Powders Vs. Natural FoodsCalorie Counting, Hormones Coffee after the first 90 minutes upon waking Sunlight upon Waking Sugarfree drinksCold Water - Fat LossDoes Carb quality matter?Keto Di...
    50 min
  • Ep #60: Josh Tannian: Identity Crisis, Happiness & The Universe
    Welcome back to the Fahdcast! On today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Tannian (@joshtannian) for the second time. Josh is the former owner of Exceed Fitness and is currently the Director of Student Success @ Educate. One of the world's leading education platforms.As expected, this episode had A LOT of rabbit holes.Topics discussed:- Life Recently- Monk Mode- Moving from the fitness to the education space- Identity Crisis- Working with Iman Gadzhi- Forms of escapi...
    1 hr 40 min
  • Ep #58: Dr. Andrew Flynn: Farming To AI, Big Bang & Simulation Theory
    Welcome back to The Fahdcast! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Andrew Flynn for the second time. He is currently writing his first book on Artificial Intelligence called "The Explainability Elephant".One of my favorite guests so far, he will not fail to blow your mind.Topics Discussed: - History of Physics in Germany- Oppenheimer and Einstein- Dr. Flynn's book on AI called Explainability Elephant- Are we developing beneficial AI?- Can we use mathematics to unders...
    1 hr 50 min
  • Ep #57: Zak Moradi: Life in The Middle East, Refugee Camps & GAA
    Welcome back to The Fahdcast! On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zak Moradi (@zakmoradi). Zak is originally from Kurdistan of Iran and moved to Ireland in 2002 as a refugee. He recently released his book "Life in Leitrim" which portrays his life up until now. I have read it - would highly recommend it!Topics discussed:- Life in Al Tash refugee camp- The history of Kurdistan - Wars in the Middle East- Does media play a role in wars?- Why do wars happen?- Livin...
    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep #56: Eiza Murphy: Pursuing Music in LA, Scripting & Future Self
    Welcome back to The Fahdcast! On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with singer/songwriter Eiza Murphy (@eizamurphy). Eiza was born and raised in Cork and moved to LA two years ago to go all in on her music career. Honestly, I have never laughed so much during an episode. Don't worry we talked about serious things too.Topics discussed:- Life in LA- How she got into music- The impact her sister had on her from a young age- Moving to New York at 15 - Our favorite ...
    1 hr 22 min

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The Fahdcast consists of conversations with people from all walks of life. Through this podcast, I hope to dive into each of the guests' lives and try to understand them on a deeper level. Everyone…