🎙 Find Your Edge – Episode 13: Today on the podcast, we’re doing something a little different. We’re sharing a mashup of the most powerful moments from some of our most moving conversations, all centred around burnout, overcoming failure, and the art of rebuilding. You’ll hear from people who’ve hit rock bottom, found the courage to start again, and discovered the unexpected lessons along the way. These are raw, honest stories about resilience, reinvention, and what it really takes to rise after you fall. ⭐ Topics Covered:0:00:00 - 3:00:09 - False Sense of Self3:00:09 - 09:55:00 - Combating Burnout09:55:00 - 10:10:15 - HvF Ad 10:10:15 - 11:37:13 - Fear of failure11:37:13 - 13:38:23 - Imposter Syndrome13:38:23 - 15:39:12 - Facing challenges in sports15:39:12 - 25:51:04 Combating all those things🔗 Listen on your preferred platform: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5W5b49tCyjkfZF6NXKuffA?si=092b8ac52e224666🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/find-your-edge-imposter-syndrome/id1814890890?i=1000721836084 📀 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4a11618a-a401-4c11-bea5-493b0343a95b/episodes/a86e0eb0-7f71-4d6b-9e22-eef8c7b85555/find-your-edge-find-your-edge-imposter-syndrome 🎥 Find Your Edge is hosted by John Belton and produced by Hedgehogs Vs Foxes Creative Studio. New episodes every week — subscribe for more real conversations that challenge, inspire, and push you toward your edge. #findyouredge #podcast #johnbelton #bestbits #hvf
🎙 Find Your Edge – Episode 12: Today on the podcast, we’re doing something a little different. We’re sharing the best moments from some of our most memorable conversations with incredible people. From creatives and entrepreneurs to thinkers and doers, you’ll hear about what drives them, how they stay inspired, and the real stories behind their journeys.⭐ Topics Covered:- Addiction, trauma and hitting rock bottom- Delicious food & drink- Building and scaling a hospitality business- Gender roles, financial independance, and homeownership- The power of public art to shift narratives- Competing on the HYROX world stage🔗 Listen on your preferred platform: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/2eS7x5ZVguk 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dBPlzicx9wHTfHOxjvL57?si=8302bbde74a84c7a 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-edge-the-best-bits/id1814890890?i=1000720894626 📀 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4a11618a-a401-4c11-bea5-493b0343a95b/episodes/ce4d4ddd-5d14-44c0-9f30-2792c6af895d/find-your-edge-find-your-edge-the-best-bits🎥 Find Your Edge is hosted by John Belton and produced by Hedgehogs Vs Foxes Creative Studio. New episodes every week — subscribe for more real conversations that challenge, inspire, and push you toward your edge. #findyouredge #podcast #johnbelton #bestbits #hvf
🎙 Find Your Edge – Episode 11: Today on the podcast, we speak with the brilliant chef Jules Mak, the creative force behind Dublin favourites Mak at D6 and Parrilla Ranelagh. Known for his bold, playful menus, Jules discusses what it is that drives his culinary creativity, how he blends tradition with innovation, and the hustle behind building not just one, but multiple standout restaurants in one of Dublin’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.🥘❤️🔥🌮🍹Topics Covered:- Restaurateur- Delicious food & drink- Running a restaurant- Drive and motivation- Ambition & growth- Hospitality- Local community🔗 Listen on your preferred platform:📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/2eS7x5ZVguk🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QdbuSRDKfPG5vhdaKPOdv?si=50bdf43752444ea8🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/find-your-edge-jules-mak/id1814890890?i=1000720095932📀 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4a11618a-a401-4c11-bea5-493b0343a95b/episodes/1ee239e3-810f-4df8-a623-d26daf56293f/find-your-edge-find-your-edge-jules-mak🎥 Find Your Edge is hosted by John Belton and produced by Hedgehogs Vs Foxes Creative Studio. New episodes every week — subscribe for more real conversations that challenge, inspire, and push you toward your edge.
🎙 Find Your Edge – Episode 10: Chris Connolly (Get Better With Chris)In this emotional and motivating episode, John Belton speaks with Chris Connolly — Irish runner, coach, and the founder of Get Better With Chris.Once caught in the grip of addiction, Chris shares his honest story of surviving psychosis, rebuilding his life through rehab and therapy, and discovering the healing power of running. Now four years sober, Chris leads a national running movement that helps people reconnect with their bodies, their community, and their sense of purpose.🏃♂️ Topics Covered:Addiction, trauma, and hitting rock bottomThe transformative role of running in recoveryCreating the Get Better Running Club and coaching appMental health, masculinity, and the power of vulnerabilityBuilding a life that lifts others as you riseIf you’re seeking proof that change is possible — no matter where you’re starting from — this is it.🔗 Listen on your preferred platform:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gyJn2zSXsm0tNQC7h7vZB?si=0st6GNfDTFii_YZ1Hd5nEw🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/find-your-edge-chris-connolly/id1814890890?i=1000718680922📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEBsrl0wpLI📀 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4a11618a-a401-4c11-bea5-493b0343a95b/episodes/d353bd0a-68b6-4a11-9ea3-d93f4a806e8e/find-your-edge-find-your-edge-chris-connollyFind Your Edge is hosted by John Belton and produced by Hedgehogs Vs Foxes Creative Studio. Subscribe for real stories, raw insights, and tools to help you live on purpose.🎧 Want early access?Get every Find Your Edge episode 1 week before it drops!#ChrisConnolly #GetBetterWithChris #FindYourEdge #AddictionRecovery #RunningMotivation #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast #HVF
🎙 Find Your Edge – Episode 09: James McCormack (Founder, OYL)In this episode, John Belton speaks with James McCormack, entrepreneur, coffee expert, and founder of OYL — a functional mushroom coffee company helping people optimise their lives.From building the Dublin Barista School and training thousands of baristas to facing stress, burnout, and rebuilding his energy and purpose, James shares the real story behind creating a wellness brand that actually works.☕ Topics covered:Building and scaling a hospitality businessExperiencing burnout — and learning from itWhy mushrooms changed James’s approach to health and productivityThe gap in the wellness market and how OYL fills itCoffee as a craft, a ritual, and a vehicle for better livingIf you're into coffee, entrepreneurship, or just living and performing at your best — this one's for you.🔗 Listen on your favourite platform: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kDBgpddED6eS4xww8qF2B?si=8ppLXmfBRGqm8PE56_jpIA 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/find-your-edge-james-mccormack/id1814890890?i=1000717526390 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cT2jof78vU 📀 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4a11618a-a401-4c11-bea5-493b0343a95b/episodes/d353bd0a-68b6-4a11-9ea3-d93f4a806e8e Find Your Edge is hosted by John Belton and produced by Hedgehogs Vs Foxes Creative Studio. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge, inspire, and help you live at your edge. #JamesMcCormack #OYL #FunctionalCoffee #MushroomCoffee #FindYourEdge #WellnessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #HVF
Podcast 08 is now live with Laura de Barra. I had such a laugh with Laura on this one! Laura’s hard work, determination and gritty personality has helped her achieve some amazing endeavours as an author, developer and well accomplished entrepreneur.
In this episode, John Belton sits down with acclaimed muralist and visual artist Holly Pereira — one of Ireland’s most distinctive creative voices. Known for her bold, typographic street art and unapologetically expressive style, Holly’s work explores themes of identity, feminism, language, and visibility in public spaces.This conversation goes beyond the surface of spray cans and scaffolding — diving into the mindset, discipline, and conviction required to live a creative life on your terms.🎨 Topics covered:The power of public art to shift narrativesNavigating creative integrity in commercial projectsWhy representation and language matterThe confidence it takes to create in male-dominated spacesWhat it really means to “find your edge” as an artist todayIf you're a creative, maker, or thinker looking to step more boldly into your work — this episode will resonate.🎥 Find Your Edge is hosted by John Belton and produced by Hedgehogs Vs Foxes Creative Studio. New episodes every week — subscribe for more real conversations that challenge, inspire, and push you toward your edge.#HollyPereira #FindYourEdge #Podcast #StreetArt #CreativeJourney #MuralArt #IrishArtists #HedgehogsVsFoxes #BoldCreativity
Podcast 06 is now live with Sean Noble. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Sean to chat about what drives him to be one of the best Hyrox Athletes in the world! Sean has wisdom beyond his years, a great outlook on life and a work capacity that is absolute world class.
Podcast 05 is now live with Aches. From spray cans to global galleries, Street artist Aches joins me to talk creativity under pressure, turning passion into purpose, and what it really takes to stand out in a crowded world.Aches makes his work seem so simple and takes his success in his stride, it was great to chat all about everything from his early days right through to some of the massive projects he’s undertaking at the moment.
Podcast 04 is now live with Dr. Paddy Barrett. I’ll be honest — I was a bit nervous going into this one with him. We just about scratched the surface on a host of health related topics. Paddy has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to heart health, statins, and cardiovascular disease, and I’m already lining up a second episode to dive deeper.
Podcast 03 is now live with David O'Caoimh. He started wakeboarding before it was mainstream, and his journey from those early days to running his own media company is proof that dedication and a unique vision can lead to success. It’s a great chat about honing your craft and how those skills translate into other parts of life.
Podcast 02 is now live with Roisin Lafferty. Honestly, Roisin is one of the most creative people I’ve met. Founder & Creative Director of Kingston Lafferty Design, she’s best known for interiors that are bold, immersive, and completely unforgettable. Dezeen named her one of the top seven designers in the world and it’s easy to see why. This conversation goes behind the projects and accolades, into the mindset of someone who sees the world differently and refuses to compromise on the details that matter.
Podcast 01 is now live with Spencer Matthews. This was recorded in a small hotel room in the Arctic circle before a gruelling 250km Ultra Marathon. Spencer has gone on to achieve so much more since, but this conversation captures some of the grit determination and drive needed to achieve greatness.
In 2022, while preparing for the Ice Ultra deep in the Arctic Circle, I sat down with Spencer Matthews for a podcast chat — and something clicked. It reignited a passion I’d put on hold when the world shut down: podcasting.Before lockdown, I was building something I truly loved — but like many, I had to press pause. Now, with the support of Hedgehogs Vs Foxes, I’m stepping back behind the mic.Over the years, I’ve run ultramarathons across the globe, faced extremes, and learned a lot about resilience, mindset, and pushing beyond limits. Find Your Edge is about exactly that — conversations with remarkable people from all walks of life who’ve discovered what drives them.From athletes and creatives to entrepreneurs and doctors, we dive into the moments that shaped them — and the tools they use to keep moving forward.The podcast launches next Wednesday, with guests like Spencer Matthews, Roisin Lafferty, David O’Caoimh, Aches, Dr. Paddy Barrett, Jules Mak, and many more.This is Find Your Edge — hosted by me, John Belton. Here’s a preview of what’s to come.