In this live episode of the podcast I once again chat with the amazing clinical dietitian and endurance nutrition expert Evan Lynch. We cover everything from how to carb load and how much you actually need to consume to how best to fuel, hydrate and caffeinate for your next marathon or race. We take questions from the audience where we look at everything from electrolyte balance to protein intake for athletes. A must listen for any endurance athlete! Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I talk about the history of NY Hip Hop starting from the formation of break beats and break dancers, the evolution of DJ's and MC's and the driving factors behind the success and down fall of New York Hip Hop and its revival in the mid 1990's. Grab a pen and paper for this episode as I list off mant songs and albums for you to check out. The episode ends at NY Hip Hop in 1995 and a future part 2 episode will continue from that point to the 2000's and beyond. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I talk to Owen Feeney about his practice of Athletic Therapy and injury prevention and rehabilitation. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat about injury and illness and how these things can sometimes ground us to a halt when we are trying to achieve a goal. I chat about how I deal with them in a way that allows me to retain fitness and I also discuss how much fitness you actually lose when not training and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat to clinical dietician and endurance nutrition expert Evan Lynch. We discuss the most important things to keep in mind when seeking to maintain a healthy weight and relationship with food and we also discuss nutrition for endurance athletes. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I discuss my experience of becoming a father and I also discuss how my own internal mental health practices have informed how I've reacted to this major life change. Peace and Love, Con.
In this episode I speak about far more than just his time on Hell Week with Karl Swan. I find Karl to be an incredibly interesting individual and he's had a journey that mirrors my own in many ways. He struggled with self doubt and negative self talk but he is a perfect example of what self work and self love can achieve. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat with Recruit #22 Jason Kane about his time on RTE Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation as we talked through Jay's time on the show. His interaction with the DS, other members of the recruits and the introspection and thoughts Jay had throughout the show and beyond. I was really impressed at the level of introspection that Jay had and just how clued in he is in general. I hope you enjoy and if you do please share and give feedback. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode Dan and I breakdown episode 3 of Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week in which I am known as #11. We talk about claustrophobia and the event consisting of squeezing through the pipe. We discuss the timed march in detail and give some inside scoop on what took place. And we also discuss the rabbits and my interrogation by DS Ray Goggins and Bob Stafford. Enjoy. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode of the podcast I invite Dan from the Prymal Productions Studio onto the podcast to do a breakdown of episode 1&2 of Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week where I am Recruit #11. I go through my experience of HW so far and I expand on some of the events we have done such as Hand-to-hand combat and Scratch. Listen, enjoy and give feedback. Peace and Love, Con.
In this episode I chat with the incredible Ellen Keane who is a 4 time Paralympian, including a Gold Medal finish in Tokyo 2021. In this episode we delve a little deeper to find out how she sees her life in swimming, how much of her identity is tied up in being a swimmer and how she has managed to stay at the top level for so long without burning out and drifting away from it. What I got from the episode was that Ellen really is only coming into her own as a swimmer and a woman. Enjoy. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat with Forensic Psychologist Dr. Ríoghnach O'Leary. We discuss the psychological profile and background of sexual offenders, what might lead someone to commit sexual crime and we also discuss how reducing the stigma associated with sexual offenders would lead to fewer reoffenders. I came into this conversation with my own judgements on who a sex offender was and through listening to the knowledge and experience of Ríoghnach it has given me food for thought on the subject. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat with Paddy Douglas, the man who knocked me unconscious in a Muay Thai Irish Title Fight in 2013. Since then I have done nothing but admire Paddy following his journey to find a better understanding of Self. We chat about Self Sabotage, Affirmations and the ideas that the goals you want to achieve have already happened you just haven't experienced them yet! Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat with Greg O'Keeffe (My Dad). We chatted about his life, some amusing and interesting times from his childhood and about being a soldier for almost 40 years. And how he pulled himself from the darkness of existential crisis after retiring from the army in his mid fifties.
In this episode I chat about the conversation I had with my father on the Podcast (out next week) and how a mushroom trip I had informed me as to how I should conduct the interview. I also discussed how crows are the gangsters of the bird world. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I pick up where I left off in part 1 and speak more about the intentions we have behind what we do. I also talk briefly about "Leopard Mentality". Peace and love, Con.
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode I talk about turning 30, my DNF at Kerry Way Ultra and I talk about failure and how it can be utilised as a positive force. I also speak about the love and admiration I have for those who support the podcast by listening and sharing.
The final Episode of Season One! In this episode I tell a story of when I stayed with a family for a rugby blitz in Tuam at aged 11 and the madness that ensued at the house. I also make a number of big announcements. Season One over and out, thank you all so much. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I tell the story of Oisín, Niamh and Tír na nÒg. It is a story that has many nuggets of wisdom but had taught me a lot about decision making. I also discuss why I chose to move to Achill Island and how it has shaped the way my life has gone this year.
In this episode I recount an uncomfortable situation I was in of late. I also chat about how to get momentum back into a goal that has gone stale and how not to take things personally.