Rebalanced

In this episode of the podcast we discuss environment & community. This is something I'm always interested in chatting about as I feel many of us are not aware how the things around us have an affect on our thought patterns, attitudes & goals. We explore how this may affect your pain levels, whether you decide to get surgery, recovery times and the severity of injury you suffer. We also speak on w...

In this episode of the podcast we look at morning routines. With many top performers we often see them talking about their routines & habits. Consistent habits are key to success in any domain, yet many of us find it difficult to implement these on a daily basis. We explore if morning routines are actually important, can they help us during the day or do they just contribute to a small part of the...

In this episode of the podcast we look at morning routines. With many top performers we often see them talking about their routines & habits. Consistent habits are key to success in any domain, yet many of us find it difficult to implement these on a daily basis. We explore if morning routines are actually important, can they help us during the day or do they just contribute to a small part of the...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the different tricks people play on themselves consciously & subconsciously that cause them to fall at the same hurdles consistently. We asses it from a rehab perspective & from a life perspective. We also explore certain tricks people will play to give themselves excuses when crunch time comes. As well as how this may manifest in the body as pain or injur...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the use & misuse of medical imaging in a healthcare setting, especially around recurring pain or injury. We look at when an MRI or X-ray may be the best option for your situation, as well as when it could be harmful to your recovery. We explore the use for knee, hip & shoulder injuries specifically. As well as should they be an option for long standing bac...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the use & misuse of medical imaging in a healthcare setting, especially around recurring pain or injury. We look at when an MRI or X-ray may be the best option for your situation, as well as when it could be harmful to your recovery. We explore the use for knee, hip & shoulder injuries specifically. As well as should they be an option for long standing bac...

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome back performance nutritionist Mike Nicholsen (@Mikenicho) for a Q&A on sports nutrition. In this wide ranging podcast we cover many topics such as nutrition timing for improved performance during an event, key nutritional strategies for vegan / vegetarians, beta alanine supplementation & creatine supplementation. We also discuss nutrition f...

In this episode of the podcast we look at posture. We often hear about the effect of certain postures on our body whether that be rounded shoulders, slumped at a desk or a forward head posture. There is always going to be different opinions on what's best, so in this podcast I want to chat more on principals of your body and how these are expressed through posture. I discuss why posture is thought...

In this episode of the podcast we look at why it's important to assess & test mindset in a rehab context. Mindset is something I feel is often overlooked during rehab.  Many of us fall into the same thought patterns causing us to run into the same barriers during rehab phases. We explore what common thought patterns I've noticed in clients with long term injuries as well as how specifically they m...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss optimising your recovery after a high volume block of training. When it comes to planning out recovery days many are either doing too little or too much. We explore where most people fail when it comes to recovery, should you change the way you look at recovery if it is a higher volume block as well as how to structure your recovery sessions after multiple...

In this episode of the podcast we explore when its time to plan a rest day or deload week. The body often shows signs that it's time to pull back well before an overuse injury occurs. Getting an understanding of these signs & symptoms can put you in a position to reduce your risk & improve your performance. We discuss what causes the body to break down, where most people lack understanding as well...

In this episode of the podcast we look at sleep. Many people make the same mistakes when it comes to sleep and even more struggle with the same issues around sleep. In here I focus on improving sleep quantity & quality. I also break down the three main issues I see clients struggle with around sleep. Including how to stop overthinking in bed, how to sleep through the night & avoid waking up repeat...

In this episode of the podcast we look at sleep. Many people make the same mistakes when it comes to sleep and even more struggle with the same issues around sleep. In here I focus on improving sleep quantity & quality. I also break down the three main issues I see clients struggle with around sleep. Including how to stop overthinking in bed, how to sleep through the night & avoid waking up repeat...

In this episode of the podcast we look at the use of yoga as an injury prevention method in sports. Yoga is something I often see people start to incorporate more with the hope of mitigating injuries, especially in GAA & running. We explore why yoga is thought to be an effective method and should it be incorporated in season or in the off season to help reduce risk of injury during performance. We...

In this episode of the podcast we look at the use of yoga as an injury prevention method in sports. Yoga is something I often see people start to incorporate more of, in season, with the hope of mitigating injuries. We explore why yoga is thought to be an effective method and should it be incorporated in season or in the off season to help reduce risk of injury during performance. We also discuss...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the common myths associated with mobility training & aim to debunk them. With mobility training, as well as any other form of health practice, there are always going to be quick fixes and headlines that catch attention.  We explore perfect posture, flat feet, recovery practices, foam rolling, massage & the mindset that drives these issues. If you are into...

In this episode of the podcast I discuss all things shoulder injury & shoulder dislocation. With a injury that is as traumatic as a shoulder dislocation we often see a stack of mental, as well as physical barriers to returning to contact sports. If these are not addressed in the rehab phase it can be difficult to really overcome your injury, as well as get back playing at a level you want. In this...

In this episode of the podcast I speak on functional goals. Functional is a word often attached to random exercises on social media these days, however, this is not what I am going to talk about. I speak on why people often fail with their rehab, why we can't rely on feeling alone as well as what functional actually means and how can we incorporate it into our plans. Have you been trying to get ov...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss different tactics used to create sustainable habits. Creating habits can be difficult at times as many make the same mistakes over & over. By understanding where you fall down as well as what you can do to fix it, you give yourself a better chance of creating a strong habit.. In this episode I discuss many of the mistakes made, how to create less friction...

In this episode of the podcast we look at neck issues. Have you ever felt your neck getting tight & sore while sitting at a desk or after a training session. We explore why necks specifically are an issue, what to look out for as well as what you can do to improve it. We also assess some of the mindset factors that need to be addressed before we can make change. Finally we speak on what you can do...

In this episode of the podcast we look at breathing and how you can use breathing to your advantage to help you get into and out of a stressed alert state. We explore what is stress and stress management, why we need to understand it before we take control of it. We speak on why breathing is important in helping you manage stress as well as how you can utilise it in your daily life.  

In this episode of the podcast we look at breathing and how you can use breathing to your advantage to help you get into and out of a stressed alert state. We explore what is stress and stress management, why we need to understand it before we take control of it. We speak on why breathing is important in helping you manage stress as well as how you can utilise it in your daily life.  

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome sports nutritionist Mike Nicholson (@Mikenicho) onto the podcast to discuss different aspects of performance nutrition. We explore the use & effectiveness of creatine, different fuelling strategies for field & endurance athletes, fasted training, optimising meal timing as well as meal prep for performance. This episode is jam packed with pr...

In this episode of the podcast we focus on preseason training. As every sports preseason is going to be slightly different, for this episode I mostly focus on principals of preseason. We explore why preseason training is important for sports, the main problems I often see with clients as well as what you could focus on this preseason. We speak on gym training, prehab, body comp & mobility training...

In this episode of the podcast as requested on Instagram, I discuss my own path, my education, philosophy around health and thought patterns around training, injuries & rehab. I speak on my experiences and what led me to going down the path I'm on, my thoughts around mobility training and my interests outside of training. I explore the different resources that helped me along the way and try to gi...