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In this episode of Hard Conversations Ireland, Leonie Larkin speaks openly about the loss of her brother to suicide, the reality of grief, and the impossible task of trying to make sense of something that often feels senseless. This conversation isn’t just about death — it’s about life. About who her brother was beyond the way he died. About remembering a person for how they lived, how they loved,...

I'm joined by rob and ger as we touch on whether saying the gym is therapy is okay when we talk about mental health plus what's the green flags of a good personal trainer?

In this episode, we sit down with Trey Tucker a therapist focused on men’s mental health, identity, and purpose. Trey works with men who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected, helping them rebuild their lives with clarity, discipline, and deeper meaning. We explore his journey, his book Tough Enough, and the growing crisis facing young men today from addiction and loneliness to the influence of...

🎙️ Episode 152: She’s In The Way (ft. Special Guest Anna) This week we’re joined by special guest Anna for an unfiltered conversation on modern health advice, constant communication, and the realities of dating today. We kick things off with the controversy around Joe Wicks from marathon advice to extreme takes on sugar, ultra-processed foods, and whether influencers are overstepping their experti...

Hard Conversations Ireland In this episode of The Uneducated PT Podcast, we continue our Hard Conversations Ireland series with Brian Murray, a firefighter based in Bray. Brian shares his experience of losing his dad in the line of duty — and the lasting impact that kind of loss has, not just on a family, but on how you see the job, yourself, and the world around you. We talk about: what it’s real...

We speak to Stacey on all things young girls struggling with self harm and social media. 

In this episode, Karl Ger and Rob dive into some of the most common (and frustrating) questions people have around training, fat loss, and making real progress. They unpack why so many people feel like they’re putting in the work but not seeing results — and what’s actually going wrong beneath the surface. From understanding progressive overload to the difference between training with intention vs...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris McManus, an experienced teacher who has worked in some of the most disadvantaged schools across the UK and Ireland. Drawing on years of frontline experience, Chris shares powerful insights into the realities facing students and educators today. We explore why the current school system may be falling short particularly for boys and discuss the structural, cul...

In this episode, I’m joined by Joshua Hills to talk about the deeper psychology behind the way we eat — and why so many people feel more confused, anxious, and disconnected from food than ever. We get into: why Joshua felt this book needed to exist how his personal story shaped the work he does today why so much nutrition advice online is making people worse, not better what food freedom actually...

In this ep we speak to hayley murphy about what it's like working in a refuge centre. 

Joined with Ger & Rob to talk about the difficult nature of navigating weight loss. 

In this ep we speak to Paul Tracey, youth worker in Bray on his work with the community.

We are back with Ger and Rob For another ep of she's in the way talking all about body positivity and the impact obesity has on health markers.

In this powerful live panel from Bray, Ireland, we tackle one of the most urgent and uncomfortable conversations of our time — the challenges facing young boys today. From struggles in the education system to mental health, identity, discipline, purpose, and the pressures of modern society, this discussion asks the questions many people are thinking but few are willing to say out loud. Why are boy...

In this powerful third panel of Hard Conversations Ireland, we hear directly from those working on the frontlines the people who engage every day with individuals and communities in crisis. This conversation goes beyond statistics and policy. It focuses on lived reality. From homelessness and domestic abuse to the Traveller community and emergency services, these are the voices carrying the emotio...

In this second panel of Higher Conversations Ireland, we focus on one of the most urgent and heartbreaking trends of the last decade: Why are rates of self-harm among teenage girls rising so sharply? Since around 2010, there has been a significant increase in self-harm among young girls in Ireland — a trend that closely tracks the rise of image-based social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapc...

In this first panel of the Higher Conversations Ireland series, we examine one of the most urgent questions facing the country: If mental health funding is at an all-time high, why are outcomes not improving? In 2024, Ireland allocated €1.3 billion to mental health services — the highest figure ever at the time. That has now risen to €1.6 billion for 2026. Yet an internal HSE report suggests the c...

Solo ep talking about adding / approach goals: aiming to do more of a desired behavior (e.g., “Walk 20 minutes after lunch 4x/week”). vs restricting / avoidance goals: aiming to stop or reduce an undesired behavior (e.g., “Stop eating sweets”)

What if your biggest fitness breakthrough had nothing to do with the scales? In this powerful panel discussion, we’re joined by Rick, Matt, Clodagh, and Ian to explore what truly fuels long-term fitness — performance, purpose, and sustainable habits beyond just weight loss. From cardio myths to endurance training, injury setbacks to daily performance rituals, this conversation dives into the reali...

What does it really take to get stronger — and stay strong for life? In this special live panel episode, we’re joined by Ailis, Cillian, Emmaline, and Roy, four experienced voices from the fitness industry, for an honest, practical, and myth-busting conversation about strength training, building muscle, and long-term consistency in the gym. From how they each got started lifting weights to the mis...

In Episode 135, Karl O’Rourke sits down with Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn for an in-depth and candid conversation about some of the most talked-about issues in Irish public life today. From culture and identity to child protection and the future of young people in Ireland, this episode tackles big questions with honesty and insight. Ken begins by sharing his background, how he entered politi...

In this episode, we dive into the viral Vogue article asking a very 2025 question: “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” We unpack what the article actually meant, how people reacted online, and what this says about the modern dating landscape — especially for young women navigating identity, independence, and social media. We explore themes like: Why some women feel “cringe” posting their boy...

In this episode, I sit down with Sky Elizabeth Hill — a coach with over a decade of experience helping women transform not just their bodies, but their self-belief, their confidence, and their relationship with food and movement. We explore the deeper layers of body image, how the fitness industry shapes the way women see themselves, and what Sky has learned from ten years of coaching real women t...

In Episode 132, we sit down with Tayem Mercer, a powerful and thoughtful voice in Ireland’s cultural conversation. From growing up in Congo to building a life in Tallaght, Tayem brings honesty, depth and a fearless willingness to challenge mainstream narratives — especially around racism, identity and media manipulation. We talk about his early life in Congo, moving to Ireland in 2001, learning th...