Bulletproof Dad

In this powerful episode, Dr Brian Pennie shares his extraordinary journey from a 15-year heroin addiction to becoming a neuroscientist, author, and one of Ireland’s leading voices on resilience, mental health, and human performance. Brian opens up about the realities of addiction and how, for years, he believed drugs were the problem. It was only through deep self-exploration that he discovered a...

Bernard Jackman joins the podcast to share a fascinating journey from elite rugby to high-performance leadership in business. The former Bernard Jackman reflects on the lessons learned throughout a career that took him from Connacht and Leinster to the Sale Sharks and the Irish national team. He opens up about the demands of professional rugby, the culture inside elite dressing rooms, and what sep...

In this episode, Mik Pyro—frontman of Republic of Loose—opens up in a raw and honest conversation about life in music and beyond. From his early days influenced by hip hop and rock to becoming the voice of one of Ireland’s most beloved cult bands, Mik shares how Republic of Loose came together and the whirlwind journey that followed. He reflects on the highs of fame, the pressures that came with s...

In this episode, Morgan and Gary from Training 121 share the inspiring story of how they turned their passion for football into one of Ireland’s most respected coaching businesses. Starting from humble beginnings, the two founders explain how their love for the game and dedication to player development helped them build a coaching program that is now in high demand across Ireland. Through hard wor...

In this episode, I sit down with registered nutritionist Aileen Cox Blundell to talk all things nutrition for babies, children, and busy parents trying to juggle it all. We dive into practical, real-life strategies for feeding little ones, cutting through the noise of conflicting advice, and building healthy habits that work in the real world — not just on Instagram. Aileen shares simple, evidence...

Dr. Colman Noctor returns to the hot seat for a powerful and timely conversation on loneliness — a feeling that is becoming increasingly common in a world that’s more digitally connected than ever before. In this episode, we explore the paradox of modern life: how social media and constant online interaction can leave both young and old feeling more isolated and disconnected. Dr. Noctor sheds ligh...

Child 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 suffer...

Former 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...

Brain 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...

Former 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 Europ...

General 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...

Former 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...

Former 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 op...

Back 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 underperforman...

Performance 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 challen...

GAA 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...

Ask 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...

Founder 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 st...

Pete 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....

Child 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 ourselve...

Head 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 n...

Body & 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 st...

Child 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 o...

Nutritionist 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 Sessi...

Owen 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 fel...