The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks to Lydia about touring with Sweet Jane, the positive elements that BJJ has brought to her life, the origins of Fight Connect TV, sexism in sport, The First Exchange podcast and her love for Damien Dempsey!

Derek talks to Drew about his fitness journey, personal coaching, Zoom classes, emotional eating, fat loss and podcasting!

Derek talks to Bernadette about the passion in trad music, music therapy, the 'familiar song' technique in therapy, the joy in teaching music and her favourite song!

Derek talks to Collie about the beginnings of his love for animals, his role in the Herpetological Society, conservation in urban areas, The Critter Shed podcast, caring for his animals, and the exploding ass of the Bombardier beetle!

Derek talks to Áine about her early mental health experiences, mental health facilities for AIT students, her journey to becoming president of the students' union, her responsibilities in the role and I have a rant about The Masked Singer!

Derek talks to Philip about hard work, MMA, SBG Portarlington's closure, Conor McGregor's help, GAMA and psychedelics!

Derek talks to Aisling about women in MMA, her legacy in the sport, The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC, forced retirement, speaking publicly about her mental health, coaching BJJ, her path to becoming a primary school teacher and open water swimming!

Derek talks to Oonagh about speaking out on Instagram, anorexia, binge eating, her relationship with food now, yoga, being a positive influence, and travelling!

Derek talks to Kenny about musical influences, gigging, his diagnosis, cannabis legalisation, family and the Cannabis Patient Podcast!

Derek talks to Kon about triggering words in mental health, BJJ, positive influences, competing, The HumanzeeJitzu Podcast, and cooking!