WOOHOOO it's good to be back doing my favourite thing - podcasting!!! I got myself a new mic so double celebrations!! This is a quick solo episode answering your questions from the box I put on my story last week. I discuss preparing for long runs, balancing training and life, excuses vs pain, the impacts of stress on running, returning to running after injury, and more. I could answer 10000 questions on running so there will be more where this came from. Key message: running is here to compleme...
Mar 05, 2025•19 min
In this episode, I chat with Renee McGregor, a Sports Dietitian and author who's all about helping athletes fuel properly and stay healthy. Renee has worked with Olympic and Paralympic teams, and she currently supports groups like Scottish Gymnastics and the England National Ballet. She’s a pro at handling eating disorders, REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), and the unique needs of female athletes. Renee co-founded #TRAINBRAVE to spread awareness about eating disorders in sports and hos...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode with Caroline we discuss everything you need to know before moving to Australia. This includes how much to have in your bank account, accommodation deposits, what the influencers don't share online, managing burnout, and everything in between. Caroline is one of the most real and authentic people on my feed and this conversation is no different. If you want to hear more from Caroline, make sure to follow her socials @acountydownunder. Happy listening!
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Trigger warning: suicide, depression, anxiety. This week on the podcast I’m talking with Sharon McClernon. Sharon is an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with 20 years of experience. Sharon helps her clients navigate through life as happier versions of themselves and today she’s sharing some of her tools with us. Topics discussed: dealing with negative emotions catching anxious thoughts helping a friend that’s struggling when to seek help symptoms of depression and anxiety Sharon is ver...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On today’s episode I’m talking all things running with Ben Parker, also known on Instagram as Ben Parker Fitness. Ben is co-founder of the app that takes beginner runners to pros: Runna Coach. As an Ironman and frequent marathon finisher, Ben offers a rounded insight into running, recovery and everything in between. During this episode we discuss: Ben's relationship with sport before Runna How friends can keep us committed to our goals Running advice for all levels of experience Looking after ou...
Feb 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10
*This episode contains strong language throughout* Tony McAleavey is a Personal Trainer, online coach and is about to launch his brand new app. We discuss everything from overcoming small town mentality to the sacrifices of running a business. Tony shares the key lessons he has learned along the way.
Oct 24, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Can we train our minds to transform our lives? Visualisation is used by extremely successful people, including professional athletes, to train the mind, create flow and enhance performance. Today I’m speaking with the incredible Maya, co-founder of VIVE. Maya shares her personal experience with visualisation and how it helped her nurture her body back to health.
Oct 17, 2022•42 min
Gavin is an expert in self-development and an advocate for youth emotional mastery. During this episode with Gavin, we discuss how to take control of our thoughts and become everything we aim for. An inspiring, open conversation filled with practical tools to help you manage your headspace. May contain strong language.
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today I am joined by the amazing Níall for Episode 6. Níall is a Wim Hof Method instructor and is a huge advocate for using the breath to transform how we feel and think. We discuss breathing for our Mental Health, how to begin cold water exposure and the steps we can take to become more resilient versions of ourselves. A truly inspiring conversation with an incredible man. You can find Níall online @breathewithníall
Apr 16, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today I’m joined by Patrick from New Ways NI. Patrick is a Mindset and Mindfulness Coach. We discuss dealing with strong emotions such as pressure and stress. We discuss negative self talk, depression, anxiety and more. Patrick leads us through a short Mindfulness session at the end which is amazing. In a fast-paced world, we are no strangers to feeling overwhelmed. Patrick and his work aim to make us more present, grounded and a little less driven by the wrong voice in our minds. Enjoy.
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome back to Episode 4 of #Relatable. Today I’m joined by Emma Donnelly – the Diabetic Bogger on Instagram. Emma uses her platform to educate her followers on Diabetes – the journey towards a diagnosis and how she manages day by day. It wasn’t until my close friend was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes that I appreciated the impact it has on peoples’ lives. This is a really informative conversation and one that can benefit a range of people, whether you're directly impacted by Diabetes or you ha...
Mar 23, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
‘We all feel a bit out of our depth at times, but we don’t always say it’ We want to help our friends, but we don’t know how. We want to help ourselves, but we don’t know when. Reaching out for support with our mental health is tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. ‘Being thrown in at the deep end’ is the best way I can describe the transition from school to University. Loneliness, lack of self-esteem and a general feeling of ‘lost’ are often how students can find themselves feeling. AWARE ...
Mar 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On International Women's Day I am bringing you an empowering, honest conversation between two females. Today's guest is Google Australia’s Physiotherapist and Running Coach Rachel Stanley, an incredible woman who has so much love to share. We discuss how to run injury free, fuelling our body for maximum performance and how to become the best version of ourselves no matter what society demands. With a Masters in Sports Medicine, Rachel is the face behind the Run 180 app – an app developed to help...
Mar 08, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Aisling is a specialist in female hormones. As a Nutritional Therapist, and currently studying Herbal Medicine, it is no surprise that Aisling's clinic is currently booked out. We discuss periods, the pill, Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea, Endometriosis, foods she can't live without, what a 'normal' period looks like and much, much more. Aisling is a highly sought after professional, with enough knowledge of Female Health to last a lifetime. It was a pleasure to speak with Aisling and I have no doubt y...
Mar 01, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
