The Sean Flannery Podcast

Last Saturday, I headed to Dublin to see Chris Williamson ( one of the top 10 podcasters in the world at present ) live at the Helix and I came away thinking about something that I reckon a lot of us struggle with.

The feeling that we should have more of life figured out by now.

In Episode 117, I'm sharing 5 reflections from that evening that I personally took away, including why we put successful people on pedestals, why so many of us feel behind and why trying to fix everything at once can leave us stuck to name just a few.

We also chat about comparison, confidence, health, fitness and the importance of giving yourself a bit more credit.

Hopefully there's something in here that helps you see things a little differently.

Thanks a million for listening! it means alot.

Sean

Ever notice how you can make time for everyone else but struggle to find even an hour for yourself?

In Episode 116, I chat about why so many of us find it difficult to prioritise our own health, fitness and wellbeing even when we're brilliant at showing up for other people.

We'll look at the guilt that can come with putting yourself first, why waiting for life to quieten down doesn't always work and three simple things you can try this week.

Nothing complicated, just a few thoughts and practical ideas that might help you look after yourself a little better and get you thinking.

Thanks a million for listening!

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Growing up, all I wanted was to become a footballer.

I put in plenty of effort over the years but looking back now, I often wonder how much better I could've gotten if I'd understood a few things better.

And maybe there's a lesson in that for anyone who's been training for years, putting in the hours but still feels like they're not quite getting the results they should be.

Because sometimes the frustrating part isn't a lack of effort its realising that the effort you're putting in might not actually be getting you closer to where you want to go.

In this episode, I share a few personal stories around training, nutrition, IBS and the psychological side of it, along with some things I'd encourage anyone who's feeling a bit stuck with their own progress to think about.

If you've been working hard at your fitness for a while, I think this one could be worth 20 minutes of your time.

Episode 115 is live now.

Thanks a million to anyone who gives it a listen and as always id be grateful to let me know what you think and if youve any questions or can relate feel free to let us know.

We talk a lot about training for fat loss, getting stronger, running faster or hitting PBs.

But tbf some of the biggest things training has given me over the years have had absolutely nothing to do with how I look.

There have been times when life was busy, stressful or just a bit mad and training was simply somewhere I could go for an hour put the phone away and get out of my own head.

And I see the same thing with so many people I coach today.

When you've got a demanding job, family, responsibilities and people needing something from you all day, sometimes that run or gym session is one of the few parts of the week that's completely yours.

It gives you headspace, something to look forward to, improve at and every now/ again, a little reminder that you're capable of doing difficult things.

That's what I chatted about in this particular show.

Because yes, getting fitter and stronger is brilliant but sometimes feeling a little better when you walk out than you did when you walked in is a pretty good result too in my book.

Hope you enjoy todays show and if you did feel free to share it with a friend as id be super grateful.

Getting healthier shouldn't mean spending your whole bloody day thinking about being healthy.

Years ago, one of my teachers used to say: "It shouldn't take you all day to do your homework."

For some reason that always stuck with me and the older I've gotten, the more I think it applies perfectly to fitness.

In Episode 113 I chat about why doing more or spending more time doesn't automatically mean you're more committed, why your training should be built around the life you actually have and why the ultimate goal should eventually be to think about your food and training less, not more.

Because fitness should give you more freedom to enjoy your life not become your entire personaility.

Episode 113 is live now, share it with a friend and if you enjoyed it be sure to let me know.

In the last episode I talked about getting everything again after you've ( I wink,wink ) fallen off track.

This one is about what happens next.

How do you stop going from 0–100, burning yourself out and ending up back where you started?

I chat about setting a minimum dose, dealing with the inevitable bad days and actually building something you can still see yourself doing a month from now as you need something you can keep coming back too.

🎙️ Episode 112 is live now, let us know what you think and feel free to share with a friend if you got some benefit from todays show.

110 shows done... then I didnt record another for nearly 10 months.

Anyway... we back.

I kept thinking about getting the pod going again, but like most things, I was probably making the restart far bigger than it needed to be. So totday I just sat down, turned the mic on and recorded for a few minutes and basically thats what Eposdide 111 is about.

Whether its training, food, running, work or a friendship or something youve fallen away from, you dont always need some massive POA to get yourself back on track. Sometimes you just need to do one smll thing that gets the wheel turning again.

For me today, was about pressing record. Going to keep these next few shows short, consise and useful.

Ep 111 is live and its good to be back :)

When food turns into a coping strategy, willpower isn't the answer. In this episode, I sit down with coach and author Paul Dermody to unpack the psychology behind overeating.

Why "all-or-nothing" backfires, how to build calm around food and simple practices that create real change.

We talk identity, environment design, weekends vs. weekdays and how to measure progress without obsessing over the scales. If you've ever said "I know what to do, I just don't do it," this one's for you.

Listen in for: practical frameworks, compassionate mindset shifts and small daily actions that compound.

Pauls New Book: Full: The Emptiness of overeating.

Coaching with Sean: Seanflannerypt.com

What drives a man to cycle from Roscommon to Australia across deserts, mountains and months of uncertainty — all in the name of mental health?

In this episode, I sat down with Fergal Guihen, who turned an almost impossible idea into a life-changing reality, raising funds for North West STOP, a charity close to his heart.

We talk about what truly happens inside your mind when you're thousands of miles from home, the power of purpose when motivation fades and how solitude can reshape your perspective on life, fear and faith.

From sleeping under stars in foreign countries to fighting doubt and exhaustion, this conversation goes beyond endurance it's about humanity, resilience and finding meaning when the road gets very rough.

Tune in to hear what Biking from Roscommon to Oz can teach you about your own inner journey.

I hope you enjoy the show and dont forget to subscribe to never miss future episodes.

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Rossie-to-Aussie

In this episode of the podcast Im joined by Paul Little, whos embarking on an extraordinary challenge swimming the full length of the river shannon in aid of suicide prevention charity north west stop.

Paul shares the mindset, the grit and the purpose behind this incredibale feat. We dive into personal motivation, what it takes to prepare for such a challenge and how he chanelled every stroke into something bigger than himself.

Wheather your into sport, mental health advocacy or simply inspired by someone pushing boundaries for a cause, this conversation will give you plenty to reflect on.

Links to show your support:

https://northweststop.enthuse.com/pf/shannonswim