Off The Lead

In this episode I talk through how I only made it to 104km of the 200km in The Kerry Way Ultra , what broke down, and what I’m taking from that into the next block of training. I also walk you through a hunting trip I’ve got lined up for next weekend: the rifle and scope I’m running, how I plan to document the whole thing for social media as best I can and the little details that can make or break...

In today’s episode, I reflect on my growing fame and recognizability—and compare it to the attention received by people with three ears and attractive women. I also make a quick Tesco stop to stock up for the Kerry Way Ultra, which takes place in just two days, and reveal who’s joining me as my next podcast guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I reflect on the enthusiastic response to my recent physical challenge—running the Border of Meath—and the curious silence around the social-media content I create alongside it. I also share my plans, nerves, and expectations ahead of the Kerry Way Ultra, which is only a few days away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the benefits of not putting things on the long finger and why taking action now can make such a difference. I also share a bit about my upcoming race next week, the Kerry Way Ultra, and explain how Des will be joining me to capture the social-media side of the run. Finally, I use the analogy of building a house to explore what it means to get your life in orde...

Fancy a bottle of red? An Off The Lead Cabernet Sauvignon? Or maybe some Off The Lead wild Irish venison jerky? Get your pre-orders in at imoffthelead@gmail.com. In this episode, I discuss my apparent need to keep myself accountable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I revisit a note I wrote on my phone about a year ago and unpack what’s changed since. I explore the difference between fully committing to something versus half‑arsing it, and what I call being a “high achiever” versus a “wide achiever.” I share some honest thoughts about regret, mortality, and the reality that while there’s still plenty I haven’t done yet, I’m genuinely happy wi...

The Psychological Significance of a New Haircut Can a new haircut be more than just a change in appearance? Hair is closely tied to identity and self-expression, so changing it can become a small but meaningful act of autonomy—one that reflects an internal shift or a desire to be seen differently. � In this episode, I explore how bravery works like a muscle: when we exercise it through small acts...

Do you feel like you’re not fully yourself in your life? Like you’ve been hiding parts of who you are? If so, this episode is for you. As always, you can contact me at imoffthelead@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m finally back, taking my own advice and getting out of my own way. In this episode, I explain the main reason I’ve recently started uploading to social media and why, at least in part, I decided to take on the 337 km Co. Meath Border run. I also outline my creative process and expand on Rick Rubin’s mantra: “The audience comes last.” If you’ve been following my journey, I’d love to hear from yo...

Kicking off 2026 with a superstar! With millions and millions of views and tens of thousands of adoring fans Caolan Ward is BY FAR my most famous guest {he'll love that intro! Hahahahahahahaha}. As is the norm, our conversation meanders between all sorts, from his professional goals as a social media influencer to more personal New Year resolutions and how he plans to keep himself accountable prof...

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I love the idea of people who have listened to my conversations {or that have just heard that I'm doing podcasts} and then deciding to reach out to me asking to come on. However, this practically never happens, ever. So bareing this in mind I was bowled over when Aidan text me explaining that he had a stammer and thought that it would be a great challenge for him to come on. What a legend! We all...

Endurance athlete Graham Macken joins me again to walk us through his most recent epic challange, a 5,000km coast to coast 'Race Across America' or Raam for short, otherwise known as the toughest race in the world. We talk death, psychedelics, near death experiences, depression, mortality, Rhabdomyolosis, sleeping in dodgey motels and a whole lot more. We also cover his hallucinations during the r...

Instead of doing a 'season in review' episode I decided to have a think about what's next and do what I can to exorcise some ideas that have been rattling around the auld head. I'm also completely starved of conversation around the types of topics that I tend to talk about on the solos so if this is something you might be interested in (for publication or otherwise) let me know on imoffthelead@gma...

The thumbnail that accompanies this episode (@offtheleadofficial on Instagram) is a graph depicting someone's weight loss. I use this graph as an analogy for visualisations generally. I also speak of the importance of volume when it comes to creative output.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I finally added a girl to my list of boyfriends! 'Human centric' viewpoints, the autistic spectrum, real world applications, jiu jitsu, taeqwondo, sharks, bears and antidepressants, just your usual 15 or so minutes of madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I begin by explaining how a sneeze just happens and 'you' are just along for the ride as it takes place. Which reminds me of when I left a puddle of tears on the floor of Drogheda A&E. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is essentially an attempt to organise what's bubbling around the old noggin. I cover the physiological, psychological, behavioural, turmeric, placebo, attention, multitasking, consciousness, Pat Macnamara, Terence Mckenna, cultural, natural, spiritual, cortisol, hemispheric specialisation and William Shakespear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't underestimate the extent to which we create our own realities, outside of objective facts. The stories we tell ourselves (and others) are of the utmost importance, how we frame our experiences is of the utmost importance, the 'labels' and language we use are of the utmost importance. I get into my social media use and reframe the trinity of 'Body, Mind and Soul' from the perspective of 'nour...

By viewing my current conundrum from a few different perspectives I feel like I've inched closer to knowing what my next steps are in relation to the whole Off The Lead 'thing' and by proximity if nothing else, my own next steps personally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I open this episode with a quote from one of my boyfriends, a guy that's been hugely influential on my life, Jordan Peterson.  The episode is essentially about defining your terms for success and managing your motivation to achieve said goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I start off by talking about visualisations and end up with somewhat of a dilemma. In some sense it's as though I'm tirelessly striving to become something but I haven't yet identified exactly what that 'something' is. Food for thought! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I give myself a bit of a pat on the head in this episode (something I'm not exactly prone to do) and appreciate the feeling of (to some small degree at least) that I might be on to something. I also flesh out a little more of Ian Mcgilchrists viewpoint that we have become 'left brain dominant' in our modern world. Or to use my own terminology, "soulless". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This is an episode whereby I try and outline the difficulty I have in determining which words to use in relation to 'the soul' and 'the mind'. I mention a landmark case that blew open our understanding of how the brain functions and how we can literally have 2 separate and independent consciousnessess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode should probably come with the trigger warning of, "if you're black, autistic or German then brace yourself". Having endlessly used the words soul, ego, mind, spirit etc, what has come out of the wash of this episode is the idea that I should probably work towards concretising them and picking words that best describe what I'm talking about once and for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast....