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Coffee With The CassellsThe Reset: Burnout, Boundaries & Being Bloody Honest – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 11This one’s for the clients, coaches, and anyone spinning too many plates. Stephen and Natalie unpack the new system shaking up Cassells—from habit tracking and tailored check-ins to deeper client conversations that actually lead to change.Inside this deep dive:From Chaos to Coaching Systems: How the new Access, Lifestyle, and Perform tiers are reshaping the client experience—and the logic behind each.Data Meets Humanity: Weekly check-ins, red/amber/green flags, and why your stress-eating spiral might be more common than you think.Mindset & Self-Coaching: Reframing moments, replacing habits, and learning how to meet yourself where you ar...2025-07-0953 minCoffee With The CassellsSweat & the Art of Saying No – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 10In Episode 10, the queue might be 17,000 strong, but Stephen and Natalie are still here for the chaos—and the clarity. From failed Hyrox sign-ups to Ibiza marathon dreams, it’s an honest, funny, and fired-up chat about what matters when the grind gets heavy.Expect real talk on:Retreat Vibes Incoming: Why an Ibiza escape might be the reset you need—and what’s brewing behind the scenes at Cassells HQ.Hyrox Disillusionment: From long queues to booking rage, the duo share their frustrations with an increasingly elite fitness scene—and why your worth isn't tied to a ticket.What’s the...2025-07-0139 minCoffee With The CassellsPistachio Dreams & the Founder Wake-Up Call – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 9In this honest, energised episode, Stephen and Natalie dive deep into the post-Barcelona clarity that’s reshaping their personal lives, business direction, and gym culture.From breakthrough mentoring sessions to Aldi condiment addictions (looking at you, pistachio cream), this one hits home with raw insight and real-life gold.Expect chat on:The Founder Fog: Why stepping away from your own business can sometimes blur the vision—and what brought Stephen back with renewed energy.Rediscovering Direction: The ‘bones’ of the business, realigned values, and the power of doing a simple clarity exercise with your co-founder.Purposeful Coaching: Not just about sp...2025-06-2557 min
Stories: the true and the fictionalA chinwag with Rebecca CassellsRebecca Cassells swings by for a long-overdue chat. We talk about her new book, The Broken Cabin and a whole lot more.
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The Modern Mom PodcastBuilding Bold Futures and Redefining Education with Iman Cassells AlleyneThis week on The Modern Mom Podcast, Winnie Sun sits down with Iman Cassells Alleyne: CEO, educator, and founder of Kind Academy. From building inclusive schools to mentoring women entrepreneurs, Iman shares how she’s helping families thrive through progressive education and purpose-driven business. Tune in for real talk on financial independence, scaling without burnout, and leading with heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1322 min
Waters WavelengthEpisode 321: AccessFintech’s Par CassellsThis week, Par Cassells joins Nyela to discuss shorter settlement cycles and the role of vendors in the transition.
0:00 – Tony and Nyela talk highlights from the Tech & Data in Financial Markets (TDFM) conference
7:00 – Par Cassells, chief client officer at AccessFintech, joins Nyela on the podcast
9:00 – Par’s takeaways from North America’s move to T+1
13:00 – The upcoming moves to T+1 in the EU and UK
17:00 – T+0 margin vs. T+0 settlement
20:30 – Difference between the transitions
24:00 – Vendors’ role in the T+1 transition2025-06-1334 minCoffee With The CassellsNo coffee, only chaos - Ep. 7Strap in for a whirlwind “water edition” as Stephen and Natalie race against the clock (and a mountain of washing) to catch their flight to Barcelona—and still squeeze in all the golden nuggets you crave.In this jam-packed episode, discover:Water, Not Coffee: Why we’ve ditched caffeine for hydration—and why this might just be our snappiest sit-down yet.Pre-Flight Panic: Toddler gear, packing faux-pas and the one last load of laundry that almost cost us our podcast (and the plane).2025-06-0457 minCoffee With The CassellsCold Lasagne, Wet Socks & a Wake-Up Call – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 8In this candid, laugh-out-loud episode of Coffee with the Cassells, Stephen and Natalie unpack the chaos, controversy, and clarity that came out of their recent trip to Barcelona—from missed PBs and monster penalties to cold dinners and soul-searching reflections.Inside this whirlwind recap, we dive into:Penalty Pandemonium: How a 7-minute mystery penalty almost derailed the race—and Stephen’s sanity.Pre-Race Mayhem: Late-night burgers the size of a small child, dodging buses, and walking everywhere (against all advice).Wet...2025-06-041h 00Stories: the true and the fictional#175 - J.A. Bryden's Ancora book launch partyDon Campbell, Neil Cassells, Ainy Cormac, and J.A. Bryden’s niece and nephew swing by to celebrate the release of J.A. Bryden’s newly released book, Ancora.
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Horse Sport Ireland PodcastFrom the Ground Up: How to Break Into EventingIn today’s eventing world, success isn’t limited to those with a horsey background—it’s earned through determination, clear vision, and consistent effort. For riders who start without early access to the sport, the journey can be more challenging, but it proves that with the right mindset and support, anything is possible.In this episode, we explore how one of Ireland’s top event riders carved out his own path to success, showing that strong values, long-term relationships, and a commitment to growth can build a world-class career from the ground up.Some brill...2025-05-2230 minStories: the true and the fictional#173 - Ryan Null and The Flare ChroniclesRyan and Jamie are joined by Fantasy author Ryan Null to talk about his book series ‘The Flare Chronicles.’ If you like Dungeons and Dragons and Lord of the Rings, then this is the series for you.
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Spo...2025-05-2052 minCoffee With The CassellsMotivation, Business, and BarcaIn this episode, Natalie and Stephen Cassells dive deep into motivation, business growth, and the evolution of Cassells Fitness. They reflect on the early days of running the business solo versus now leading a full team, and the emotional journey of letting go of control and trusting others to uphold high standards. They also touch on the balancing act of parenthood, entrepreneurship, and athletic ambition, particularly Stephen’s transition into a full-time athlete.The episode explores the reality of sustaining motivation, emphasising that it’s not about constant hype but about building habits and bein...2025-05-1555 minStories: the true and the fictional#172 - Cyndi Brec and The TheransCyndi Brec joins Ryan and Jamie for a chat about her YA Romantasy book series called The Therans Series. Expect plenty of laughs from the ice breakers and deep discussions on defining success, Cyndi’s book design method, and more.
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Sponsor 1: Rebecc...2025-05-0655 minCoffee With The CassellsWater with the Cassells? HYROX - HOME - HQWATER WITH THE CASSELLS - EP 4: Games, Gains & Growing Up! Stephen's hit his coffee limit, so we're switching to water for this one! 💦 But don't worry - the energy is still through the roof as we dive into:🎮 The EPIC Cassells Games- How we're turning fitness into a 6-week gaming experience- Meet our awesome teams: Iron Maidens, Adam's Angels & more!- Behind the scenes of our WILD relay day (spoiler: it was INTENSE!)👨👩👧👦 Life Updates- Harper's big school...2025-05-0646 minStories: the true and the fictional#170 - Matthew J Turner ReturnsFantasy author Matthew J Turner Returns to talk about his books, writing, The Curse of the 1-star reviews and a whole lot more.
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Buy h...2025-04-291h 46Coffee With The CassellsGlasgow Hyrox - RealityPodcast Episode 3 – Coffee with the CassellsIn this raw, hilarious, and heartfelt episode, Stephen and Natalie dive deep into the chaos and beauty of parenting, performance pressures, and the unglamorous but powerful behind-the-scenes reality of prepping for elite-level fitness events like Hyrox.They talk openly about:The unfiltered madness of family life – screaming kids, midnight chaos, and finding sanity in short bursts.The hidden toll of athletic pressure and what it did to Stephen both physically and mentally (yes, even hospital trips).How they’re navigating the murky world of per...2025-04-2157 min
New Business In Later LifeEp 11 Beauty & The Business: Jan Cassells Amazing JourneyIn this weeks episode Ildiko welcomes Jan Cassells, a remarkable Entrepreneur, who launched her latest venture, a network marketing business with Oriflame, at the age of 70. Jan shares her journey from a background in admin and herbal medicine to becoming a successful businesswoman, emphasizing that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's Never Too Late to Start: Individuals can successfully launch new businesses later in life, as demonstrated by Jan, who started her network marketing business at the age of 70. Importance of Personal Experience: Having a background in health and wellness, Jan...2025-04-161h 10Coffee With The CassellsJuggling Family Life: Finding Balance with KidsEpisode 2 – The Chaos is Real (But So Is the Joy)This week on Coffee with the Cassells, we embrace the beautiful mess of parenting, projects, and pursuing what matters most. From holding on tight (sometimes literally) to navigating the daily chaos, we talk about the reality of juggling young kids, careers, and passions. It’s not always smooth, but it’s always worth it. If you’ve made it this far—thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to keeping it real, staying active, and showing up for what you love—no matter how wild life gets2025-04-1439 minCoffee With The CassellsThe very mad world of the Cassells!Join Stephen and Natalie on episode 1 of Coffee With The Cassells as they chat shit on:Expert Hyrox training tips and insightsBehind-the-scenes at Cassells Fitness HQInspiring transformation storiesPro fitness advice you can actually useJuggling it all around family life 2025-04-0639 min
Brannockstown Baptist Church Sermons2025-02-23 - Cassells Morrell2025-02-23 - Cassells Morrell2025-02-2723 min
Passage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurs: The Micro School Revolution & the Future of Skills-Based Learning with Iman Cassells AlleyneRichard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Iman Cassells Alleyne from Kind Academy.
We dive into the transformative world of micro schools with Iman Alleyne Cassells, founder of Kind Academy. Discover how these passion-based, project-driven learning hubs are flipping traditional education on its head, catering to diverse needs, and preparing students for a rapidly evolving future. From small class sizes and personalized learning to embracing ADHD and other unique traits, Iman shares her inspiring journey and groundbreaking vision for a better way to educate. If you’re ready to rethink scho...2025-01-2211 min
My Fourth Act PodcastE132 | Cyrus Cassells I When Novels Want To Be WrittenE132 | When Novels Want To Be WrittenCyrus Cassells is a Poet. Translator. Cultural Critic. Actor. Professor. Cyrus is best known for his 9 poetry books, most recently “Is There Room For Another Horse On Your Horse Ranch.” His books have earned numerous accolades, including the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America, a Lambda Literary Award, and two Pulitzer Prize nominations.Cyrus has held fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, National Endowment of the Arts, and the Rockefeller Foundation. He is a Regents’ Professor and University Distinguished Professor of English at Texas State University...2024-09-1942 min
EquiRatings Eventing PodcastRED MILLS Special: Lisgarvan Review with Ian CassellsWhat a weekend of top-notch eventing at Lisgarvan House International Horse Trials! In our latest episode, we catch up with the incredible Ian Cassells, who had a standout performance, finishing 4th, 6th, and 12th in the Connolly's Red Mills four-star short. Episode Highlights: Ian's Impressive Results: Hear how Ian and his horses Shambo Super Flex, Millridge Athos, and Kelly's Quality tackled the challenging course and delivered phenomenal results. Inside the Venue: Ian gives us an exclusive insight into the Lisgarvan venue, now in its second year as an international event. From the strong cross-country c...2024-08-2721 min
Authentically DetroitSidewalk Stories with Halima Cassells and Ryan Myers-JohnsonThis week Donna and Orlando sat down with Interdisciplinary Artist, Halima Cassells and Founder of Sidewalk Detroit, Ryan Meyers-Johnson!Together, they discussed a collaborative art installation at Eliza Howell Park that teaches people about the impact of microplastics on the environment and the importance of sustainable practices for keeping our earth clean.Sidewalk Detroit is an organization working at the intersection of spatial equity, environmental justice, public art, community building and place-keeping. This spring, they announced Detroit-based artist Halima Cassells as the 2024 Eco-Artist-in-Residence at Eliza Howell Park, part of Earth Futures, a public art initiative...2024-08-1359 minStories: the true and the fictional#131 - A funeral for Star WarsChris and Jamie are joined by friend of the show, Neil Cassells to bid farewell to beloved franchise, Star Wars. Killed by Disney. We share our earliest memories, acknowledge some of the incredible fan made content, ask the question ‘Did Disney get anything right?’, and laugh at many memes, in this episode dedicated to the memory of George Lucas’ creation.
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The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily1164: Act of Gratitude by Cyrus CassellsToday’s poem is Act of Gratitude by Cyrus Cassells. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Reading poems that strike big-hearted notes of the ecstatic have me celebrate my own victories and joys, small things in life that are meaningful, yet unnoticeable to the distracted eye: a child’s hug at the end of bedtime, first sip of steaming soup on a frigid day that fogs your face, the way a friend smiles at a corny joke. Today’s poem deftly catalogs those unexpected moments and still advances positivity as a social emotion that is be...2024-07-1806 min
The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily1164: Act of Gratitude by Cyrus CassellsToday’s poem is Act of Gratitude by Cyrus Cassells. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Reading poems that strike big-hearted notes of the ecstatic have me celebrate my own victories and joys, small things in life that are meaningful, yet unnoticeable to the distracted eye: a child’s hug at the end of bedtime, first sip of steaming soup on a frigid day that fogs your face, the way a friend smiles at a corny joke. Today’s poem deftly catalogs those unexpected moments and still advances positivity as a social e...2024-07-1805 min
Black Her StoriesAct Two: Honoring Water and Reimagining Waste with Halima Afi CassellsTumble down the rabbit hole with Halima Afi Cassells as we dive into the world of eco-art and sustainability. Discover ways to care for Mother Earth, reimagine our relationship with waste, and explore the often unseen impact of microplastics. In this episode, we take you inside an Eco-Art workshop hosted by Sidewalk Detroit, where Halima and community members transformed trash into an upcycled sculpture for Eliza Howell Park. Resources & Special Mentions: Halima Afi Cassels Website: https://www.halimacassells.com/ IG: halima_afi Organizations Ec...2024-06-2119 min
EquiRatings Eventing PodcastRED MILLS Special: Millstreet PreviewMillstreet Preview Show 🎙️ Nicole, Diarm and Rosie look forward in particular to the CCI4*S Nations Cup Presented by Connolly’s Red Mills plus Rosie catches up with Red Mills Rider Ian Cassells, one of the busiest riders in Millstreet this week, to find out more about his preparation and rides for the week ahead. Before we dive into today’s episode we just wanted to pick up on the sentiment shared on the Message from Nicole and Sam yesterday. If you’re not ready to listen, then we totally understand and we’ll be here for you w...2024-05-291h 18
Black Her StoriesAct One: Watering Possibilities and Reimagining Waste with Halima Afi CassellsTake a walk with me and Halima Afi Cassells through her garden. Listen as we chat about her artistic journey, sustainability practices, and the Black women in her life that inspire her. An award-winning, interdisciplinary, community-engaged artist, and mother of three, Halima is an avid gardener whose roots are deeply woven into the soil of Detroit, Michigan. Halima’s deep connection to nature and how gardening has influenced her art practice resonated with me on a soul level and sparked new pathways in my brain; How can I reduce the harm being done to the pl...2024-05-2433 min
Poem-a-DayGuest Editor Interview: April 2024 Guest Editor Cyrus CassellsRecorded by Mary Sutton and Cyrus Cassells for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 31, 2024. www.poets.org2024-03-3118 minBrannockstown Baptist Church Sermons2024-03-24 - Cassells Morrell2024-03-24 - Cassells Morrell2024-03-2728 minStories: the true and the fictional#119 - Neil before Zod - Star Wars talk with Neil CassellsJamie and Chris chat with Neil Cassells about all things Star wars and the poor management by Disney.
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Griffith Alumni StoriesGriffith Alumni Stories - Episode 21 - Shane CassellsReleasing the first podcast interview as part of our GC50 series with Shane Cassells!
Shane served as a Fianna Fáil TD for the Meath West constituency from 2016 to 2020 and has been a Senator in the Seanad since 2020. He is a BA in Journalism & Media Communications graduate and a Spokesperson on Media, Arts, Sport, Tourism and the Gaeltacht.
We chatted about the old Griffith College bar, how he got involved in politics during his first Freshers Week, the future of physical papers in traditional media, the impact of Evan Ferguson and the fu...2024-01-2640 min
Cooking the Books with Gilly SmithLynn Cassells: Our Wild Farming LifeThis week, Gilly is with Lynn Cassells who with her partner Sandra Baer are two of the most inspiring women you’re likely to hear on Cooking the Books this year. Our Wild Farming Life is their story of following a dream, moving from South East England to the Scottish Highlands to regenerate an 150 acre farm. It was more than a dream – it was a calling to reconnect with the land, to find out what role people can play in nature, and to tell their story to people who are aching to know the answer. it start...2024-01-1829 minStories: the true and the fictional#114 - Rebecca Cassells and the Trekkie captain debateRebecca Cassells swings by for a chat about Dinosaurs, Disney, A.I art, who the best Trekkie captain is and a whole lot more.
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Adaptive StrengthMinimum Effective Dose for TrainingIf you're like most people, life happens and you get busy. We all have been there, short on time and trying to sneak in exerciseWhat is the minimum effective dose for training to get benefits from it? What does the research say on this topicPresented by Exercise Physiologist Sam Cassells7fbe11aaeea7dc04677b29f6ffb6e901456be5b32023-11-2816 minAdaptive StrengthMinimum Effective Dose for TrainingIf you're like most people, life happens and you get busy. We all have been there, short on time and trying to sneak in exerciseWhat is the minimum effective dose for training to get benefits from it? What does the research say on this topicPresented by Exercise Physiologist Sam Cassells2023-11-2210 minAdaptive StrengthMuscle Strain What Do?Muscle strains are one of the most frequent things I get asked about and see a lot of clients for. The majority of these strains are what we’d call “minor” ones, even though they can be very painful initially. Here's what to do so you can get back to training quickly and safely 2023-11-0807 min