Bulletproof Dad

Apr 12 2024 6

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Helping busy dads stay mentally sharp and physically fit. With interviews and valuable conversations with experts from fascinating fields within the health and fitness industry. Plus interesting people who have achieved exceptional results in their career or sport. And tapping into how they strike that difficult balance of being a ‘provider dad’ and a ‘present dad’. Whilst being a healthy role model to their kids.

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Keith Treacy - Battling Addiction As A Professional Footballer #21

Apr 12 2024 87 mins

Former Ireland international footballer Keith Treacy chats with me about the highs and lows of his career in professional football. From growing up as a highly talented footballer in Sherif Street, Dublin with the football world at his feet, receiving offers from the likes of Man Utd & Celtic. To hanging up his boots at only 26 years old, when he should have been entering his p

Bart McEnroe - Managing Intelligent Performance in Sport #20

Mar 29 2024 77 mins

Back on the podcast by popular demand, Bart Mc Enroe sits down with me to discuss how he helps GAA managers achieve “Team Intelligence” with their players . We delve into the common mistakes managers make when trying to motivate their players. Bart shares the simple but effective steps that can be taken at any level of Sport, under 10’s to Seniors - to avoid emotionally hija

Daniel Davey - What’s Driving Our Bad Nutrition Habits #19

Feb 23 2024 80 mins

Performance Nutritionist Daniel Davey chats with me about his career to date as one of the leading nutritionists in the country. Giving great insights into the roles he held at both Leinster Rugby and Dublin GAA, helping both teams achieve massive success in the decade he was there. He speaks candidly about the initial work he had to do in order to land these "dream jobs&quo

Davy Fitzgerald - Overcoming Adversity & Winning All Irelands #18

Dec 01 2023 75 mins

GAA legend, entrepreneur & TV personality Davy Fitz talks about his incredibly successful career as both a player and manager at the highest level. We delve deep into the principles and philosophies he employs to create a hardworking team culture. Whilst offering each individual the unique support they may require in order to achieve their full potential. Davy gives us a fasc

Paul Merriman - How To Take Control Of Your Money #17

Oct 27 2023 60 mins

Ask Paul founder and financial advisor Paul Merriman chats with me about how to get your money working for you. He explains how to set up a personalised financial plan that will protect, grow and ultimately replace your income when you reach retirement. And utilising investments and your pension fund to beat inflation and stop your money “rotting” in your bank account. He also

Paul Nealon - Building A Following To Create A Business #16

Oct 19 2023 73 mins

Founder of Irish Football Fan TV Paul Nealon chats with me about how he set up his social media channel in 2017. Starting off as just a football fan with no contacts or media experience. And the journey that has lead him to a following of over 120,000 people and developing relationships with some of the biggest names in Irish football. While overcoming heaps of criticism and workin

Peter Finn - Building A Business & Keeping Fit After 40 #15

Sep 28 2023 71 mins

Pete The Builder chats about how he has developed his brand from working on tv shows like Room To Improve & Home Rescue. And the lessons learned from starting a construction business just before the economic recession hit in 2008. He also gives us an insight into how he uses sport to keep his mind and body in check while dealing with the day to day stressors of running a constr

Dr Colman Noctor - Parent Comparison Syndrome & Children’s Mental Health #14

Sep 14 2023 64 mins

Child Psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor joins me on this episode for a conversation on children’s mental health and the impact we can have as parents. We discuss “parent comparison syndrome” and how it can unintentionally lead to us placing adult standards on our children. We also discuss how we have grown to “demonise being average” and how this leads to placing enormous

Damien Doyle - The Evolving Role Of Sport Science In Football #13

Jul 21 2023 77 mins

Head of Athletic Development for Ireland Mens International football team, Damien Doyle chats about his 20 + year career as a sports scientist in football. Explaining what the role looked like starting out in the UK, with lower league clubs in the early 00’s. And how his methods have evolved as he progressed to bigger clubs such as MK Dons & Leicester City over the years. And

Pat Divilly - Masculinity & Understanding The Root Of Our Anxieties #12

May 10 2023 68 mins

Body & Mind performance expert Pat Divilly joins me for a conversation on all things mens mental health . We discuss bringing awareness to our “shadow” and how we can stop it from getting in the way of our happiness. We also delve into the 4 male archetypes King, Warrior, Lover, Magician and how we must harness all 4 to enjoy good emotional health. Understanding these arche