Bulletproof Dad

Psychologist 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.

Rorys 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 experi...

Former 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 a...

Former 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 h...

Psychotherapist 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 ho...

Irish 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 im...

Dublin 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 child...

Brian 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. 

This is the trailer for the Bulletproof Dad podcast.