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EPISODE 162 – Gráinne Gibson

This week we’re joined by Gráinne — coach and researcher. 

We discuss her background in fitness coaching, her research in climate change, and how both disciplines shape the way she thinks about people, habits, and decision-making.


The conversation also dives into:

• First impressions & attraction
• Red flags, green flags, and “the ick”
• Humour and chemistry in relationships
• Whether dating apps have helped or hurt modern dating
• And advice for navigating dating in 2026

A really interesting episode blending fitness, psychology, relationships, and modern social dynamics.
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Episode 160 of the podcast features Conor Nolan for an open conversation around anxiety, depression, powerlifting, and mental health. We talk about the role training can play in managing stress, building confidence, and creating structure during difficult periods, while also discussing the realities of mental health struggles that many people face behind the scenes. Conor shares his experiences with powerlifting, mindset, discipline, and the importance of speaking honestly about mental health. A grounded conversation with real insight, perspective, and plenty of relatable moments throughout.

Why do so many people spend their entire lives dieting, yet still feel trapped in the same cycle? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Dermody to explore the psychology behind eating, behaviour change, body image, and why so many of us try to solve emotional struggles with mathematical solutions. Paul shares the thinking behind his new book and explains why nutrition may be a hard science — but eating is a deeply human soft skill. We talk about shame, curiosity, emotional eating, calorie tracking, black-and-white thinking, and the “now or never” mindset that keeps people stuck in cycles of restriction and guilt. We also dive into:

• Why curiosity matters more than self-criticism
• The hidden emotional drivers behind overeating
• What people misunderstand about calorie tracking
• How body image shapes behaviour
• Why “the wagon” doesn’t actually exist
• The role of core beliefs and personal values in long-term change
• Emotional nutrients and what we’re really hungry for
• Learning flexibility instead of perfection

Paul also shares deeply personal reflections on self-worth, body image, and the inner critic many people see when they step on a scale. This conversation goes far beyond weight loss. It’s about learning to understand yourself with more honesty, compassion, and awareness — instead of constantly trying to fix yourself. A thoughtful, powerful conversation for anyone who has ever struggled with food, body image, or feeling like they’re never quite enough.

In this episode we speak to Aisha on dealing with the grief of losing her brother. 

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In episode 157 of The Uneducated Podcast, we are back with the lads for she's in the way. We sit down with strongman athlete and coach Sam Grover for a conversation that goes far beyond lifting weights. From his early introduction to strength training to competing in strongman, Sam breaks down what it really takes to build strength — physically and mentally.We dive into the transition from general gym training into the world of strongman, the lessons the sport teaches that regular training never can, and what separates average lifters from truly elite athletes. Sam also shares his approach to building a bigger deadlift, squat, and bench press, including the biggest mistakes people make, the accessories that actually matter, and why consistency always beats complexity.Beyond training, this episode explores coaching, discipline, confidence, and the psychology behind helping athletes grow through setbacks. We also revisit men’s mental health, community, grief, and the importance of purpose and connection in modern life.This is a conversation about strength in every sense of the word — not just lifting heavier weights, but becoming harder to break mentally when life gets difficult.Topics include:

• Strongman training and competition
• Deadlift, squat, and bench fundamentals
• Strength training mistakes
• Recovery and consistency
• Coaching philosophy
• Men’s mental health
• Community and brotherhood
• Processing grief and loss
• Building resilience through training

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In this episode of Hard Conversations Ireland, Leonie Larkin speaks openly about the loss of her brother to suicide, the reality of grief, and the impossible task of trying to make sense of something that often feels senseless.This conversation isn’t just about death — it’s about life. About who her brother was beyond the way he died. About remembering a person for how they lived, how they loved, the memories they left behind, and the impact they had on the people around them.Leonie shares the emotional complexity of grief: the confusion, anger, guilt, numbness, and the pressure people often feel to “move on” from something that changes them forever. We also speak about how grief affects identity, relationships, and everyday life, and how healing doesn’t always mean closure.This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about loss, love, memory, and learning to carry grief rather than outrun it.If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may need it.

I'm joined by rob and ger as we touch on whether saying the gym is therapy is okay when we talk about mental health plus what's the green flags of a good personal trainer?

In this episode, we sit down with Trey Tucker a therapist focused on men’s mental health, identity, and purpose. Trey works with men who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected, helping them rebuild their lives with clarity, discipline, and deeper meaning. We explore his journey, his book Tough Enough, and the growing crisis facing young men today from addiction and loneliness to the influence of online role models and the widening divide between men and women.

🎙️ Episode 152: She’s In The Way (ft. Special Guest Anna) This week we’re joined by special guest Anna for an unfiltered conversation on modern health advice, constant communication, and the realities of dating today. We kick things off with the controversy around Joe Wicks from marathon advice to extreme takes on sugar, ultra-processed foods, and whether influencers are overstepping their expertise when it comes to nutrition. Should people really be taking health advice from social media at face value? From there, we dive into the impact of constant communication are we more connected than ever, or just addicted to the dopamine hit of notifications? Has messaging killed the ability to miss people, and is it quietly ruining friendships and relationships? Finally, Anna puts the lads in the hot seat as we get into modern dating texting habits, red flags, ghosting, and what men are getting completely wrong right now. Expect honest opinions, a few controversial takes, and plenty of moments that’ll hit close to home. 

🎧 Topics include:

• Influencers vs real expertise
• The dopamine effect of constant messaging
• Dating, texting & ghosting culture
• Male vs female perspectives