On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Michael Collins. On the show Matt and Michael talk about how they met, what it was like growing up, not focusing on sports like his brothers, experiencing his brother Steve's career, where his spiritual journey started, importance of forgiving yourself, his thoughts and experience on awakening, meditation and much more! Thanks to Michael for coming on the show! It was a pleasure speaking to him. Special thanks to our: Sponso...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 28 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast, Matt sat down and spoke with Daniel Kelly. Daniel is the author of the book “Optimized Under 35”. On the show Daniel talks about why he started going on TRT, where his education began with optimization, Estrogen, myths on testosterone, the causes of low testosterone, his book and so much more! Huge thank you to Daniel for coming on the show. It was a pleasure. If you would like to know more about Daniel and his work visit optimizedarmy.com . Spe...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 11 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast, Matt sat down and spoke with Patrick Monahan. Patrick is a Paralympic Wheelchair Racer from county Kildare. On the show Patrick talks about the different races he competes in, his life before the injury, his accident and the aftermath, how he got into racing, competing in marathons, breaking Irish records, his preparation for Tokyo and loads more! Thank you to Patrick for taking the time to come on the show, it was a pleasure. Special thanks to our: S...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 10 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Will St Leger. Will is an artist, radio DJ and gay rights activist. On the show Will talks about his life growing up, street art within Dublin, the power of art, his work with ‘Act Up’, the drug PREP, the stigma of being gay and so much more!! Huge thank you to Will for taking the time to come on the show, it was a pleasure. Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Carolyn Harvey- ISA Nutrit...
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 11 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Craig O’Brien. Craig is a professional boxer from Inner City Dublin and is also the Irish light middleweight champion. On the show Craig talks about sparring with guys like Spike O’Sullivan, what it was like growing up in the Inner City, how he got into boxing, overcoming difficult periods in life, his successes in boxing and more! Thanks to Craig for coming on the show, it was a pleasure! Special thanks to our: Spons...
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast, Matt sat down and spoke with Liam Dale. Liam is a National, European and World Kickboxing champion with over 30 years experience in Martial Arts. On the show Liam talks about his background, the success he’s had over the years, how he won the worlds, Internal and External Martial Arts and much more!! Huge thank you to Liam for coming on the show and sharing his wealth of knowledge with us. Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia....
Mar 31, 2019•1 hr 4 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Doctor Susan Jamieson. On the show Susan spoke about her back round, her thoughts on meditation, what is energy healing, what is light therapy and how can we use it, what challenges she has faced trying to get people to buy into what she does and plenty more! Have a listen to the show and let us know what you think. Big thank you to Susan for coming onto the show. If you would like to know more about Susan and her work please visi...
Mar 21, 2019•55 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Packie Collins. Packie is a former boxer and now trainer. On the show Packie talks about how he became a trainer, working with Freddie Roach and Goody Petronelli, being in Kevin McBride's corner against Mike Tyson, what's next for Niall Kennedy, Spike O'Sullivan and Craig O'Brien, his happiest moment in boxing, mental health and much more! Thank you to Packie for coming on the show, It was a pleasure. Special thanks to our: Sponso...
Mar 11, 2019•50 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Professor Tim Lynch. Tim is the director of The Dublin Neurological Institute at the Mater Hospital as well as being a Consultant Neurologist. On the show Tim speaks about Alzheimer's, Dementia, Tau Protein, The Brain, How to look after your brain and so much more! Huge thank you to Tim for coming onto to the show it was really insightful and educational talk for us all. If you would like to know more about Tim’s work and wo...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min
On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with Luka Keating. Luka is the creator and producer of a documentary called 'The Gender Code'. On the show Luka talks about what its like being transgender, the difficulties in society that she faces, what it was like growing up, her documentary and much more! Huge thank you to Luka for coming onto the show, it was a pleasure! Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Carolyn Harvey- ISA Nutrition. Ma...
Feb 25, 2019•59 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Rebecca O'Connor. Rebecca is a music therapist in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the show Rebecca talks about her work as a music therapist, the physiological effects of music, the struggles she has gone through to get music therapy accepted and loads more! Thanks to Rebecca for coming on the show, It was a very educational talk! Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Carolyn Harvey- ISA Nutri...
Feb 19, 2019•54 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Sinead Lynch. Sinead is a Counselling Psychologist. On the show Sinead talks about post natal depression, post natal depletion, her work with the mental health support service Jigsaw,how life has changed since becoming a parent and more! Thank you to Sinead for coming on, It was a really insightful and educational talk. Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Carolyn Harvey- ISA Nutrition...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Jenna Fitzgerald. Jenna is a spinal patient at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the show Jenna talks about her life before her accident, how she suffered the injury, her rehabilitation, her battles with her own mental health including a suicide attempt and how that impacted her family. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Thanks to Jenna for coming on and sharing such a powerful story. Special thanks to our...
Feb 06, 2019•58 min
On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with Rose Curtis. Rose is an Occupational Health Nurse at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the show Rose gives an insight on what she does, how to mind your own mental health, her her attitude on being in Occupational Health and plenty more! Thanks to Rose for coming on the show, It was a pleasure. Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Carolyn Harvey- ISA Nutrition. Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt...
Feb 01, 2019•57 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Mark Germaine. Mark is a Sports Science lecturer at IT Tallaght. On the show Mark tells Matt about his back round in performance nutrition, his work with boxers such as Tyrone McCullagh, Jazza Dickens and Ben Sheedy, weight cutting versus weight loss, the impact of dehydration and hydration on the brain. Matt and Mark also discuss the weight cutting practices of George Lockhart. Thanks to Mark Germaine for coming on the show. It w...
Jan 21, 2019•2 hr 33 min
On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with bodybuilder Frank Ward. On the show Frank spoke about alcoholism, being in rehab at 17, his struggles with anxiety and being bullied. Frank also talks about how he started training, how he met his wife through bodybuilding and his current battle with Cancer. Please have a listen to the show and let us know what you think. Frank is an inspiration. Thank you to Frank Ward for sharing his story with us. It was a pleasure having him on t...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 27 min
On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Tatianna Brennan. On the show Tatianna and Matt discuss the complexity of obesity, reducing public stigma regarding obesity, unearthing the cause of obesity and more. Tatianna also talks about the impact of trauma's such as sexual abuse. Have a listen to the show and let us know what you think. If you would like to know more about Tatianna and what she does please visit - https://www.drtatianabrennan.com/ Special than...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 14 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Eric Dowey. Eric is an 83 year old bodybuilder from the north of Ireland. On the show Eric talks about his life in bodybuilding, being a drug free athlete, nutrition, his inspirations such as Charles Atlas and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Eric also speaks about his upcoming show in October, his love for sport and more! Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Carolyn Harvey- ISA Nutrition. Magic Minds Pod...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 11 min
On today's episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Eva Doherty. Eva is a clinical psychologist and lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons. Eva is also the Director of the Human Factors and Patient Safety (HFPS). On the show Matt and Eva talk about the implications of emotional intelligence, it's benefits and how it causes a breakdown in relationships. They also talk about communication and how it benefits each person and what you should do to improve your communication skills p...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 14 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Craig Coakley. Craig is a professional Muay Thai fighter from Dublin who is ranked 9th in the world at 61.5 kg. On the show Craig spoke about how it all started, weight cutting, potentially competing in MMA, Sponsorship opportunities, importance of mental health, his plans for 2019 and more! Have a listen to the show and let us know what you think. Don't forget to leave a review. If you would like to get in contact with Craig he c...
Dec 03, 2018•49 min
On today’s show Matt sat down and spoke with Paralympian Peter Ryan. In 2010 Peter was diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disorder that left him with ten percent vision. During the show Peter spoke about how he first learned there was something wrong, his previous problems with alcohol, acceptance with becoming blind and how important his family was during this difficult period in his life. Peter also talks about how he started cycling, competing in the Par...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 10 min
On today's show Matt Shared with us his experience of traveling solo around Thailand for nearly three weeks. Matt talks tells us what it was like to spend three weeks alone on a holiday for his first time traveling. Matt spent much of his time on his holiday trying to learn and understand the culture in Thailand so in this show Matt was able to give us a great insight to his experiences, friends he met and the beautiful placed he went too. This holiday appears to have been a roller coaster of em...
Nov 19, 2018•46 min
On the show today Matt got to chat with Buddhist Monk Rom who is from the suan dok temple chiang mai Thailand. Matt and Rom spoke about the benefits meditation, calming the monkey mind and the philosophy of Buddhism. While touring Matt got to visit 3 temples, suan dok temple, Palad Temple and doi suthep temple and spend the day with Hom who spent ten years as a monk. So Matt was able to share with us his fun filled adventures while currently traveling around Thailand. It was an honor to have Rom...
Nov 05, 2018•51 min
On today's show Matt sat down and chatted with Becky Woods. Becky is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) from the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Becky is also a successful triathlete. Matt and Becky spoke in-depth about her work as an SLT, her enormous passion for running, triathlons and all things exercise related. It was an honor to have Becky on the show to share with us her passion and enthusiasm for life. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the show. Special Thanks to; Niall ...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 13 min
On today's show Matt sat down and chatted with social care leader Jim Gilsenan. Jim shared some of his life story that included traveling around the world and working on some amazing projects in Africa. Also discussed on the show was Jim's first hand experience of the homeless and drug issues in Ireland today and much more. It was an honor to have Jim on the show to share his life story with us. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the show. Special Thanks to; Niall Reilly - www.rooneym...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 1 min
On today's show Matt sat down and chatted with Carolyn Harvey from ISA Nutrition to review the Fat loss and training program he has been following the last 16 weeks which Carolyn designed. Also discussed was the challenges and success that Matt faced while on the program, weight cutting for boxing and much more. Thank you for listening, hope you enjoy the show. Special Thanks to; Niall Reilly - www.rooneymedia.com Carolyn Harvey- ISA Nutrition Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Aaron Keog...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 13 min
On today's show Matt chatted to Charles J Jackson who was spinal patient at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Charles shares his like story with us. Charles has experienced difficult times in his life such as, becoming paralyzed, on deaths door as he calls it and having a black angel. Through all those difficult times Charles never lost his gratuity for life and he attributes this to his mother who was a huge influence in his life. No story is complete without a love story romance in it and ...
Oct 08, 2018•32 min
on today's show Matt chatted with Tonie Walsh also know as the Godfather of Gay. Tonie is the founder of the Irish Queer Archives and an LGBTQ activist. Tonie and Matt chatted about the decriminalization of homosexuality in Ireland, the current HIV crisis and the AID's memorial that Tonie is heavily involved with and so much more. Tonie is staring in a one man show called I Am Tonie Walsh. I Am Tonie Walsh is our powerful new show about active citizenship, creativity over consumption, and commun...
Oct 01, 2018•2 hr 39 min
On today's show Matt got to chat to Graham Merrigan who is Co-host of the Fantastic Whats The Story Podcast. Graham and Matt chatted about some current hot topics such as Roy Keane's latest whatsapp message, the Irish housing crisis and of course the Mark Pollock Ted Talk. Graham as a wheel chair user was not to happy with Marks Ted Talk to say the least. so himself and Matt chatted about this in great detail and the potential effects that the talk could have on other wheel chair users. It was a...
Sep 24, 2018•2 hr 34 min
On today's show Matt got to chat to his former lecturer Dr Gerard Colleran who is a microbiologist and lecturer at the institute of Technology Tallaght. Matt and Gerard discussed how Gerard had such a huge impact and influence of Matt's educational journey as a mature student and now as a professional. also discussed on the show was HPV vaccination, cervical cancer, Antibiotic resistance bacteria (superbugs) and much more. It was an honor to have Dr Gerard Colleran on the show to share his story...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 18 min
