Magic Minds Podcast

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Richard Kelly. Richard is a lecturer at Tallaght IT and is also an Academy Performance Nutritionist at Munster Rugby. On the show Richard talks about his backround, how he got started in Sports Science, his lectures on Metabolic Health and Biochemistry, strength training, his work with Munster Rugby, the barriers to change, the ment...

 On this weeks episode of the podcast. Matt sat down with two former guests of the show Maeve Nolan and Rose Curtis. With a special twist to this weeks episode, Matt was the one being interviewed by Maeve and Rose. On the show Matt talks about his work in the NRH, his life before the NRH, over coming self doubt and fear, childhood trauma, yoga and meditation, what he has learned working with...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Michael Collins.  On the show Matt and Michael talk about how they met, what it was like growing up, not focusing on sports like his brothers, experiencing his brother Steve's career, where his spiritual journey started, importance of forgiving yourself, his thoughts and experience on awakening, meditation and much more! Thanks...

On this weeks episode of the podcast, Matt sat down and spoke with Daniel Kelly. Daniel is the author of the book “Optimized Under 35”. On the show Daniel talks about why he started going on TRT, where his education began with optimization, Estrogen, myths on testosterone, the causes of low testosterone, his book and so much more! Huge thank you to Daniel for coming on the show. It was a pleasure....

On this weeks episode of the podcast, Matt sat down and spoke with Patrick Monahan. Patrick is a Paralympic Wheelchair Racer from county Kildare. On the show Patrick talks about the different races he competes in, his life before the injury, his accident and the aftermath, how he got into racing, competing in marathons, breaking Irish records, his preparation for Tokyo and loads more! Thank you to...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Will St Leger. Will is an artist, radio DJ and gay rights activist. On the show Will talks about his life growing up, street art within Dublin, the power of art, his work with ‘Act Up’, the drug PREP, the stigma of being gay and so much more!! Huge thank you to Will for taking the time to come on the show, it was a pleasure.  ...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Craig O’Brien. Craig is a professional boxer from Inner City Dublin and is also the Irish light middleweight champion. On the show Craig talks about sparring with guys like Spike O’Sullivan, what it was like growing up in the Inner City, how he got into boxing, overcoming difficult periods in life, his successes in boxing and more!&...

On this weeks episode of the podcast, Matt sat down and spoke with Liam Dale. Liam is a National, European and World Kickboxing champion with over 30 years experience in Martial Arts. On the show Liam talks about his background, the success he’s had over the years, how he won the worlds,  Internal and External Martial Arts and much more!! Huge thank you to Liam for coming on the show and shar...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Doctor Susan Jamieson. On the show Susan spoke about her back round, her thoughts on meditation, what is energy healing, what is light therapy and how can we use it, what challenges she has faced trying to get people to buy into what she does and plenty more! Have a listen to the show and let us know what you think. Big thank you to...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Packie Collins. Packie is a former boxer and now trainer. On the show Packie talks about how he became a trainer, working with Freddie Roach and Goody Petronelli, being in Kevin McBride's corner against Mike Tyson, what's next for Niall Kennedy, Spike O'Sullivan and Craig O'Brien, his happiest moment in boxing, mental health and muc...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Professor Tim Lynch. Tim is the director of The Dublin Neurological Institute at the Mater Hospital as well as being a Consultant Neurologist. On the show Tim speaks about Alzheimer's, Dementia, Tau Protein, The Brain, How to look after your brain and so much more! Huge thank you to Tim for coming onto to the show  it was reall...

On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with Luka Keating. Luka is the creator and producer of a documentary called 'The Gender Code'. On the show Luka talks about what its like being transgender, the difficulties in society that she faces, what it was like growing up, her documentary and much more!  Huge thank you to Luka for coming onto the show, it was a pleasure!  ...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Rebecca O'Connor. Rebecca is a music therapist in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the show Rebecca talks about her work as a music therapist, the physiological effects of music, the struggles she has gone through to get music therapy accepted and loads more! Thanks to Rebecca for coming on the show, It was a very educationa...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Sinead Lynch. Sinead is a Counselling Psychologist. On the show Sinead talks about post natal depression, post natal depletion, her work with the mental health support service Jigsaw,how life has changed since becoming a parent and more!  Thank you to Sinead for coming on, It was a really insightful and educational talk. &nb...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Jenna Fitzgerald. Jenna is a spinal patient at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the show Jenna talks about her life before her accident, how she suffered the injury, her rehabilitation, her battles with her own mental health including a suicide attempt and how that impacted her family. Have a listen and let us know what you...

On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with Rose Curtis. Rose is an Occupational Health Nurse at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the show Rose gives an insight on what she does, how to mind your own mental health, her her attitude on being in Occupational Health and plenty more! Thanks to Rose for coming on the show, It was a pleasure.   Special thanks to our: Spon...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Mark Germaine. Mark is a Sports Science lecturer at IT Tallaght. On the show Mark tells Matt about his back round in performance nutrition, his work with boxers such as Tyrone McCullagh, Jazza Dickens and Ben Sheedy, weight cutting versus weight loss, the impact of dehydration and hydration on the brain. Matt and Mark also discuss t...

On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with bodybuilder Frank Ward. On the show Frank spoke about alcoholism, being in rehab at 17, his struggles with anxiety and being bullied. Frank also talks about how he started training, how he met his wife through bodybuilding and his current battle with Cancer. Please have a listen to the show and let us know what you think. Frank is an i...

On this weeks episode of the show Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Tatianna Brennan. On the show Tatianna and Matt discuss the complexity of obesity, reducing public stigma regarding obesity, unearthing the cause of obesity and more. Tatianna also talks about the impact of trauma's such as sexual abuse. Have a listen to the show and let us know what you think.  If you would like to know more a...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Eric Dowey. Eric is an 83 year old bodybuilder from the north of Ireland. On the show Eric talks about his life in bodybuilding, being a drug free athlete, nutrition, his inspirations such as Charles Atlas and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Eric also speaks about his upcoming show in October, his love for sport and more!  Special thank...

On today's episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Dr Eva Doherty. Eva is a clinical psychologist and lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons. Eva is also the Director of the Human Factors and Patient Safety (HFPS). On the show Matt and Eva talk about the implications of emotional intelligence, it's benefits and how it causes a breakdown in relationships. They also talk about communi...

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Craig Coakley. Craig is a professional Muay Thai fighter from Dublin who is ranked 9th in the world at 61.5 kg. On the show Craig spoke about how it all started, weight cutting, potentially competing in MMA, Sponsorship opportunities, importance of mental health, his plans for 2019 and more! Have a listen to the show and let us know...

On today’s show Matt sat down and spoke with Paralympian Peter Ryan. In 2010 Peter was diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disorder that left him with ten percent vision. During the show Peter spoke about how he first learned there was something wrong, his previous problems with alcohol, acceptance with becoming blind and how important his family was during th...

On today's show Matt Shared with us his experience of traveling solo around Thailand for nearly three weeks. Matt talks tells us what it was like to spend three weeks alone on a holiday for his first time traveling. Matt spent much of his time on his holiday trying to learn and understand the culture in Thailand so in this show Matt was able to give us a great insight to his experiences, friends h...

On the show today Matt got to chat with Buddhist Monk Rom who is from the suan dok temple chiang mai Thailand. Matt and Rom spoke about the benefits meditation, calming the monkey mind and the philosophy of Buddhism. While touring Matt got to visit 3 temples, suan dok temple, Palad Temple and doi suthep temple and spend the day with Hom who spent ten years as a monk. So Matt was able to share with...