Flip The Script

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. 

In this episode I talk a little about mantras. I use mantras to help with both day to day difficulty and with running ultra marathons or getting through tough weighted hikes. I also talk about how our perception of what is good or bad can impact on our lives.

Hair of the dog that bit you. I tell the story of how Cú Chulainn got his name. I also remind the listener and myself that a nig set back does not mean the end of the road. It just means we may have to try a different path.

In this episode I talk about the story of my very first time on a motorcycle in Vietnam and the chaos that ensued. I also talk about taking ownership and responsibility of the good things in my life. We make these good things happen and it is important for us to realise that we are cause of our own good fortune.

In this episode I talk about how a disappointing week of training has yet again lead me inward. To find out what lessons lay inside a week that didn't quite go to plan. We must dismiss the ego and dig within our being and figure out how was should feel and act. Live your life your way and don't let ego take over. Peace and love.

I give a eulogy for the late DMX who passed this week. I also talk about two areas of life he taught me a lot about. Getting up when you fall and forgiving yourself for mistakes and regrets. Allowing yourself to move forward with your life.

In this episode i talk about "Checking In" with yourself regularly. I also cover the concept of the "Pot of Gold" of life. Lets fill it with gold coins.

This episode could be called The Mike Tyson Conundrum Part 2. But it focuses more on the motive behind the two inner voices in our heads. The “Selfs”. The Ego Self and the Authentic Self. Figuring out that I spent far too much time in the former allowed me to listen to the latter. And it changed my life.

In this Episode I tell a story from Irish Folklore. I talk about the history of the natural world and of the nations of the world and how I'm trying to be a good custodian of the land. 

We think. And we Overthink. We all do it. And if we think of overthinking as a seed we can either fuel it to grow or neglect it and let it fizzle away.  This episode is all about neglecting those seeds and learning from our experiences. Some WW2 history and psychological theory thrown in for good measure. 

(I recorded this weeks episode Outside!) I have noticed a need in me to be productive all of the time. To be constantly doing something. I don't. And you don't. I talk about inverted U curves, the concept of relative deprivation and Bullfinches and how generally delightful they are.

In this episode I talk about my own definition of Endurance. How Ultra Marathon is life a microcosm of life and has taught me to how to keep my head above water when the seas of life get rough. 

In this episode I discuss my relationship with food and body image. I am delighted with how female body positivity has grown in recent years and I hope shed light on Male body image through my own experience. I also talk strategies I use to have a better relationship with food and my image.

I'm asked often "how have you managed to stay on track all this time?" It is through the use of Self Accountability and Compassion - The Author State. I explain how I am still discovering new aspects of this state in my every day life.

This weeks episode is all about failing! It happens to us all and sometimes when we least expect it. I always heard people talking about learning for failures and only in the past few years have I been able to do this. In this episode I discuss how I dress the wounds of failure and how I use them as a valuable learning tool.

In this episode I discuss my own ideas behind Controlling what you can Control and Being Present using the concept of the External World vs Internal World. We can't just enjoy sipping coffee, we have to enjoy the Brewing. It's all about the process.

In this episode I discuss how Imposter Syndrome has affected my life. From the sporting arena to my career. And how I use the concept of being my own Biggest Cheerleader to combat these negative thoughts. I may also discuss gangland violence in the sheep community.

A few war stories throughout my journey through running. I also give four tips on running that I have learned through the mistakes I have made along the way. 

In this episode I discuss what I have taken from minimalism. I won't ask you to throw out all your things but I might help you navigate thoughts a little better. And maybe save you a bitta cash too.

I'm no expert in relationships but in this episode I pull on my own personal experiences of dating and relationships to discuss some lessons I have learned. 

This episode is littered with funny stories and tips that I have picked up during my times outdoors.  I also  talk about having my first drink in almost 700 days and everything that I love about the natural world.

In this episode I talk about our internal Dark Side. How it leads us to play the victim and even to self sabotage. But can we combat it and does it have its uses?

It's been almost 2 years since my last alcoholic drink. In this episode I discuss my relationship with alcohol and my ever changing perspective on it.

How the Agricultural revolution planted the seeds for motivation. And how we can flip the script on motivation and find the true wonder crop: discipline.

Following on from Episode 1 I find myself back in Ireland with absolutely no idea of what I want from life. I stumble across Ultra Marathon and things start to change....