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Bulletproof DadDr Rebecca Quin - Nurturing Anxiety In Children #27Child Psychologist Dr Rebecca Quin offers us a fascinating insight into the complex subject of anxiety. And how we can help our children to nurture the stressful emotions and feelings that come with it. Rebecca offers practical tips on how we as parents can support our child "in the moment" of an anxiety attack. And the signs to look out for in your toddler or teenager if they are suffering with chronic anxiety. If you are a parent, this an episode that is packed with practical advice throughout. 2025-02-211h 03
The Wild PartyComposting, Community, and Cutting Waste with Andrew Hargest, Compost Club and Supply ClubIn this episode of The Wild Party Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Hargest, the founder of Compost Club and SupplyClub, to explore how he’s revolutionizing waste management and helping businesses go green. From turning a small paper straw side hustle into a nationwide sustainability movement, Andrew shares his journey, the challenges of building an eco-friendly business, and his ambitious mission to eliminate 1 billion pounds of plastic waste. If you’re passionate about sustainability, entrepreneurship, or just looking for simple ways to make an impact, this episode is for you! 🌍♻️Learn more:https://c...2025-02-0444 min
Bulletproof DadPat Gilroy - Man Management In Sport & Business #26Former Dublin All Ireland winning manager and player gives us a fascinating insight into his approach to man management in both sport & business.
We chat about his career as a player winning an All Ireland title with Dublin in 1995 and an All Ireland club title with St Vincents in 2008. How he was then offered the Dublin managers job only a few months after hanging up his playing boots and the reasons why he took on the challenge.
Pat goes into great detail about how he reacted to suffering a humbling defeat to Kerry in the quarter final in his...2024-12-1953 min
Bulletproof DadKeith Barry - Brain Hacks For Improving Performance, Energy And Sleep #25Brain Hacker and Mentalist Keith Barry joins me for a candid conversation about his chaotic lifestyle as an entertainer. We chat about fatherhood and how his number one priority in life is to avoid being an “absent father”. And how he manages his busy schedule around this core value.
We discuss how he helps people tap into their subconscious to improve performance in their career or sport. Citing some examples from the people he has worked with directly such as Hollywood stars like Woody Harrelson and elite athletes like Johnny Sexton. As well as some...2024-12-061h 09
Bulletproof DadDevin Toner - Rugby, Retirement, Entrepreneurship #24Former Ireland and Leinster Rugby legend Devin Toner joins me for a conversation about life pre, during and post professional rugby.
Devin gives great insights into the highs and lows of an impressive career that seen him become the all time record caps holder with Leinster rugby, with an impressive 280 caps.
With the highs including a Grand Slam win, 2 additional Six Nations titles and 4 European Champions Cups (formerly The Heineken Cup).
And the lows including being left out of Ireland's World Cup squad in 2019, only a year after his best ever season winning bo...2024-11-151h 00
Bulletproof DadStephen McGuinness - Developing Professional Football In Ireland #23General Secretary of the PFAI (Professional Footballers Association of Ireland) Stephen McGuinness chats with me about the work he has done with the association over the last two decades.
Giving great insights into the challenging discussions that take place in order to bring in better conditions for Irish professional footballers. Dealing directly with the likes of the FAI, Government bodies and individual football clubs. And the conflicts that can arise from these often “heated” discussions.
Detailing what go’s on in landmark cases such as the Women’s football team’s strike in 2017 and bringing in an appropriate minimum wage struc...2024-11-011h 19
Bulletproof DadGer Redmond - From Professional Football To Prison #22Former prisoner, mentor for young offenders, and Ironman athlete Ger Redmond sits down with me and chats about his incredible life story. From escaping a turbulent childhood to chase his dream of becoming a professional footballer in the UK.
Only to have it all taken away after a serious incident happened in the family home. Forcing him to return home at 16 years old and become a provider for his 4 younger siblings. And ultimately choosing a life of crime to earn a living and turning to drugs as a coping mechanism.
A...2024-06-271h 15
Bulletproof DadKeith Treacy - Battling Addiction As A Professional Footballer #21Former 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 prime.
Keith opens up on how leaving his family home at the vulnerable age of 15 to join Blackburn Rovers left him feeling homesick and depressed. Which ultimately led to him s...2024-04-121h 27
Bulletproof DadBart McEnroe - Managing Intelligent Performance in Sport #20Back 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 hijacked and underperformance during a game.
Citing real examples of his experience in the elite GAA world, of working personally with managers such as Pat Gilroy (Dublin), Mickey Harte (Tyrone) and Jack...2024-03-291h 17
Bulletproof DadDaniel Davey - What’s Driving Our Bad Nutrition Habits #19Performance 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" and the challenges that come with working with elite athletes.
He speaks openly about his decision to leave both roles in order to per-sue his entrepreneurial dream...2024-02-231h 20
Bulletproof DadDavy Fitzgerald - Overcoming Adversity & Winning All Irelands #18GAA 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 fascinating insight into how he strikes that delicate balance between managing the team needs vs the individuals needs, in order to achieve success. A challenge every team leader / manager can relate with.
Plus he...2023-12-011h 15
Bulletproof DadPaul Merriman - How To Take Control Of Your Money #17Ask 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 gives a fascinating insight into how he set up the Ask Paul brand and how he harnessed social media to grow his following, ultimately leading to a successful buyout of his company. And the...2023-10-271h 00
Bulletproof DadPaul Nealon - Building A Following To Create A Business #16Founder 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 working with a shoe string budget along the journey. To now working in conjunction with a large media company. A super insight into how to follow your passion and turn it into a viable...2023-10-191h 13
Bulletproof DadPeter Finn - Building A Business & Keeping Fit After 40 #15Pete 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 construction business. With his sporting honours including: winning All Ireland medals with the Dublin GAA masters team, being Irish Karate champion for 5 years straight, being a community games swimming champion and...2023-09-281h 11
Bulletproof DadDr Colman Noctor - Parent Comparison Syndrome & Children’s Mental Health #14Child 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 pressures on both ourselves and our children. The episode is packed with really valuable guidance for parents trying to raise their children in todays fast paced, high achiever society.
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Bulletproof DadDamien Doyle - The Evolving Role Of Sport Science In Football #13Head 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 the key role he now plays in getting the Irish international players physically prepared for match day since joining Stephen Kenny’s staff. A brilliant insight into what day to day professional football life is like...2023-07-211h 17
Bulletproof DadPat Divilly - Masculinity & Understanding The Root Of Our Anxieties #12Body & 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 archetypes can help us strike that tricky balance of being both a provider dad and a present dad, breaking down some of the old school stereotypes that are associated with being a man. 2023-05-111h 08
Bulletproof DadHayley Rice - Nurturing Our Child’s Emotions & Becoming A Less Triggered Parent #11Child Psychotherapist Hailey Rice illustrates how we can better understand our children’s emotional needs. We discuss how to help and support our children to better understand and express their emotions, especially when going through the toddler tantrum and the challenging teenage stages. We chat about how as parents we can become better aware of potential triggers we may have inherited from our own upbringings. And how we can work on those triggers once we become aware of them. Hayley also talks about the coaching work she does directly with parents online and in person at her clinic in Wi...2023-04-2856 min
Bulletproof DadKate McDaid - Nutrition Strategies For Sports Performance, Health, And Sustainable Weightloss #10Nutritionist Kate McDaid shows us how good nutrition can positively impact all key areas of our life. Including how it can improve our energy at home and our stress management at work. Plus Kate illustrates the nutrition coaching she does directly with sports teams such as Dublin Ladies GAA and Kildare GAA to name but a few. Giving us effective nutrition strategies for activities such as Gym Sessions, GAA/Football, Cycling and Golf. And how these strategies can be applied safely for children involved in similar activities. Plus we debunk some of the great nutritional myths that exist in...2023-04-141h 19
Bulletproof DadOwen Heary - Highs & Lows of Being a Footballer & Manager in League of Ireland #9Owen is one of the most decorated players to ever play in the League of Ireland. Captaining both Shelbourne and Bohemians to multiple league and cup titles. We chat in detail about his unconventional journey to becoming a professional footballer. The golden era at Shelbourne which produced 5 league titles, an FAI cup and being 45 mins away from the Champions League Group stages. And how it all fell apart when the money ran out. Turning down offers abroad to join his boyhood club Bohemians and winning 2 more league title there. Followed by his step into management and why he’s no...2023-03-301h 23
Bulletproof DadDr Dean McDonnell - How Technologies Influence Our Behaviour #8Psychologist Dr Dean McDonnell breaks down how modern technologies such as smart phones, social media and screens effect our mood and behaviours. How we can protect ourselves and our children when using these technologies? Are these advancements in technology for the benefit or the detriment of society? Dean breaks down the latest relevant research to give us some much needed perspective.2023-03-161h 06
Bulletproof DadRory O’Connor - Funny Skits, Overcoming Addiction, Dealing With Online Abuse #7Rorys Stories funny man talks candidly about the highs and lows of dealing with social media fame. He opens up about how his struggles with ADHD and dyslexia in school impacted his self belief growing up. Eventually leading him to a serious gambling addiction. How his love for the GAA and comedy has helped pull him out of his "rock bottom”. And how he is determined to channel these negative experiences into a positive by empowering the younger generation when it comes to their mental health. While grappling with online hate and cancel culture along the journey. A frank an...2023-03-021h 18
Bulletproof DadTomas Connolly - Refereeing, On Pitch Assaults, Champions League Matches #6Former UEFA and FAI referee Tomas Connolly chats about the highs and lows of being a referee at football's highest level. The lows being assaulted on the pitch and abuse aimed at family members. And the highs including officiating at some of the biggest stadiums in the UEFA Champions League. Tomas gives fascinating "behind the scenes” insights into what the life of being a referee looks like, an area most football fans know very little about. 2023-02-161h 10
Bulletproof DadAndy McEntee - GAA Management, Scrutiny, Leadership #5Former Meath and current Antrim manager Andy McEntee chats about his career as both a player and manager in the GAA. With fascinating insights into the melting pot that is GAA inter county management. From working with the Meath minors and implementing their first S&C program. To winning an All Ireland Championship with Ballyboden St Enda’s. And the scrutiny that came with managing his home county Meath for 6 years. A must listen for any GAA fan and/or leader in business. 2023-02-021h 02
Bulletproof DadBart McEnroe - The Brain, Human Needs, and Sports Performance #4Psychotherapist Bart McEnroe sits down with me and explains how the human brain works. How your feelings and emotions can stop you accessing your intelligence, especially in times of stress. What can happens to you, when your emotional needs are not met. And how understanding these fundamentals can dramatically improve your leadership and management skills. He also gives fascinating examples of how this has been applied in the sports world working personally with GAA managers such as Pat Gilroy (Dublin), Mickey Harte (Tyrone) and Jack O’Connor (Kerry) leading to multiple All Ireland wins. As well as in the bu...2023-01-191h 03
Bulletproof DadDinny Corcoran - Football, Unemployment, Fatherhood - #3Irish soccer legend Dinny Corcoran gives an eye opening insight into what life is like as a professional footballer in the League of Ireland. Living on 9 month contracts, being unemployed at Christmas and scrambling to find a new club each season. The impact this job insecurity had on family life, especially after becoming a dad. And how he feels after hanging up his professional boots after an impressive 14 year career.2022-12-2959 min
Bulletproof DadPaul Flynn - GAA, Entrepreneurship, Becoming A Dad - #2Dublin GAA legend Paul Flynn chats about his “All In” mindset and how it’s shaped his life to date. The journey of starting out as a young lad playing with Fingallians GAA and developing into a 4 time GAA All Star winner with Dublin. The fascinating work he did with the GPA after hanging up his inter-county boots. And how he has now transitioned into running a business whilst raising 3 young children and the challenges that balancing act brings. 2022-12-151h 09
Bulletproof DadBrian O’Loughlin - Movement, Breakdowns and Fatherhood - #1Brian O’Loughlin from Movement 101 opens up about how an injury transformed his whole outlook on life. Creating a business that now helps elite athletes such as premier league footballers, inter county GAA players and pro golfers. The challenges growing a business has brought. And how becoming a dad has affected his whole identity. 2022-12-0154 min
Bulletproof DadBulletproof Dad TrailerThis is the trailer for the Bulletproof Dad podcast.2022-11-2101 min
The Bates BobcastBates Bobcast Episode 167: Previewing National Girls and Women in Sports DayOn this week's episode, we chat with softball senior Kirsten Pelletier about Saturday's free sports clinic being hosted at Bates for National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Plus, the skiing teams host the Bates Carnival this weekend and swimming and diving prevailed at the WPI Invitational. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast!
Interviews this episode:
0:53 -- Billy Lahart '21, Men's Basketball (President of the Bates Special Olympics Club).
3:20 -- Michael Cooper '20, Alpine Skiing.
13:12 -- Kaelyn Woods '20, Nordic Skiing (Female Bobcat of the Week).
22:01 -- Andrew Hall '22, Men's Swimming and Diving (Male Bobcat of the...2020-02-0440 min.JPG){kind=logo}
All Cool Blind Tech ShowsSpotlight Interview with Andrew Lahart: Head of Accessibility, Enablement, and Competency at IBMIn this exciting Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Andrew Lahart, the head of accessibility, enablement, and competency at IBM, to talk about:
Accessible Olli, the first fully accessible self-driving vehicle created by Local Motors, the CTA Foundation, and IBM Research
MERA, a Multi-Purpose Eldercare Robot Assistant
NavCog, an indoor/outdoor navigation system for the blind
AccProbe, an open-source project for developers to make sure their applications are accessible for people who are using assistive technology
Enjoy listening to Drew’s explanations of IBM’s tremendous accomplishments, and what they are planning for the future.
Follow Drew and IBM Acce...2017-05-1536 minSpotlight by COOL BLIND TECHSpotlight Interview with Andrew Lahart: Head of Accessibility, Enablement, and Competency at IBMIn this exciting Spotlight Interview, James Oates sits down with Andrew Lahart, the head of accessibility, enablement, and competency at IBM, to talk about:
Accessible Olli, the first fully accessible self-driving vehicle created by Local Motors, the CTA Foundation, and IBM Research
MERA, a Multi-Purpose Eldercare Robot Assistant
NavCog, an indoor/outdoor navigation system for the blind
AccProbe, an open-source project for developers to make sure their applications are accessible for people who are using assistive technology
Enjoy listening to Drew’s explanations of IBM’s tremendous accomplishments, and what they are planning for the future.
Follow Drew and IBM Acce...2017-05-1500 min