The M Word Podcast

We are joined by Gary Hinds as an additional co-host to chat to Mark about life as a professional cyclist. Gary was team manager for the Island the year Mark against his Commonwealth silver medal. We also take a deep dive into what life is like on a three week grand tour. Mark is just back from the Giro (Tour of Italy) where he featured prominently. Some great insights into life in the pro peloton...

We chat too Paul about all things sport. From getting fit through a work objective to making massive strides (no pun intended) in both running and walking disciplines. Within the space of six weeks Paul ran a sub 2hr 40m marathon and went onto winning the Parish Walk in under 15hr 30mins. Insight and information that will set anyone wanting to get fit in good stead.

Ian talks about the engagement and development of the new IOM Sport Aid Mental Health Strategy. Ian - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/ian-braid-fmhc-484238

Ian delivers change through consultation and collaboration, leading by his values of helping others, equality, inclusion, fairness and honesty. The welfare and wellbeing of the sector (and the people in it) and supporting the next generation to deliver a sustainable sport and activity society (not system) are real drivers. Clients include IOM Sport England Athletics, UK Coaching, ECB, British Asso...

We chat with Mikey Evans & Jamie Cringle about the TT, MGP and all things bikes. Including going quicker, dealing with injuries and handle trauma. Great insight from double MGP winner and soon to be newcomer Jamie.

We chat with Michael. Boyhood dreams of football fame are ditched for drinking pints with the lads at the local pool hall; just the beginning of a descent into wretched self-destruction, smoking crack with homeless friends under London’s bridges, a volatile cocktail of drugs, bodybuilding and steroid use colliding with disastrous consequences. Anything and everything will eventually be employed to...

We chat to Mathew as he moves from the amateur ranks into a professional career. Now based in Liverpool with 5 pro wins Mathew has a promising career ahead of him. We talk about him winning commonwealth youth games silver for the Isle of Man and being three times North West Champion. Follow: Twitter @mathew_rennie John has been in and around boxing most of his life. Now a qualified coach and now r...

Pod Footnotes Hannah has been the Islands leading hurdle sprinter for over 15 years winning bags of medals at Island Games. Hannah has also represented GB and we discuss her career, training and dealing with injuries Hannah Riley - Power of 10 Results - https://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=27913

Steve Parrish is a British former professional motorcycle and European and British Truck Racing champion and is now a motorsport television commentator and speaker/entertainer Parrish turned professional at the age of 22 in 1976, winning the ACU Solo title in the British Motor Cycle Championship. Parrish was a team mate to Barry Sheene on a Suzuki in the 1977 500cc world championship. After retiri...

Professor Robin Davidson, Clinical Psychologist and is currently works for Belfast City Hospital, Queens University Belfast, London South Bank University and the Isle of Man Health Service. He is Co-Chair of GAIN (the Northern Ireland equivalent of NICE) and Chair of Alcohol Research UK, formerly AERC. Robin has been involved with MCH Psychological Services (formerly known as the Lisa Lowe Centre,...

Joseph is a Cyber Security Expert and works for Riela Group. We discuss some of the biggest hacks in 2020 and how they were achieved, state funded cyber attacks and also tips for keeping your Apple or Android device safe.

David Knight MBE - ‘Knighter’ Multi world enduro champion and extreme enduro legend talks about his unbelievable career and the plan for Dakar 2021 - Fund Raiser - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/knighter-to-dakar-2021

Phil Quirk - Maximise your mind A thought leader and respected authority in the field of Human Performance Coaching & NLP. We chat about Phil’s career in the marines and RAF and dig into.... Communications and Language, Neuro-linguistic programming, Personal development, Conscious and Sub-conscious, Commitment and Motivation, Lockdown and mindset, Stress, Phobia, Hypnosis, Pain management, Mediate...

In an extended episode we chat to Dan about studying Egypotology and how he transitioned to a local telecommunications before going down the rabbit hole of bitcoin and into blockchain. Now working full time in the blockchain space we chat about: Basics of Bitcoin, decentralization, self sovereignty, documentary fakefluencer, Isle of Man, Capitalism and a lot more. Find Dan on LinkedIn: https://www...

We chat with Gary about a life in cycling. From early days of representing the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games to becoming head of performance for Isle of Man Cycling and working with riders such as Mark Christian and Mark Cavendish. A wonderful trip down memory lane with lots of great stories.

Paul talks about growing up on the IOM TT course and how his career path took him to the position of Business Development Manager for the TT. Known for being Mr TT, Paul talks candidly about all aspects of the TT; its growth, the digital revolution, the glory, the danger and trying to segregate personal life and the TT. Great insight for any TT fan. Paul, along with his team, also run the Grand Fo...

Graham kindly shares his life story with us. As a troubled child he turned to drugs at 14 which escalated to crime and twenty turbulent years. Graham recalls stories of his time in prison on and off Island, trying to set himself on fire, being charged with manslaughter, being an enforcer for a drug gang and being sectioned. At 35 and having gone through the systems, he took charge of his own situa...

We chat with Catherine, Elsa and Haafizah of POC IOM. Starting constructive conversations about racism and bias can be daunting, regardless of the audience. It shouldn’t be; dialogue and education can only help the understanding and discussion.    If you think racism isn’t on the Island - you're mistaken. We talk about micro aggression, the meaning of white privilege and what BLM means.    A wonde...

We chat with Andrew Roche on his unbelievable cycling career. Andrew talks honestly about having witnessed doping while racing and arguably then making the harder choice to end racing on the continent, rather than participate in those dark times. We also chat about : - Commonwealth games - Carrot diet and the lovely Tony Paxton - Island Games Medals - Riding for Mark Cavendish - Watts Up Performan...

We chat to Ian Kirk about his journey through self healing. Ian’s journey started with mental health problems and suicidal thoughts. He decided to take control of the situation and started to look at his diet and wellbeing. Now a trained Wim Hof instructor we chat through food intake, fasting, Dr Sebi and the body’s ability to heal itself and how the Wim Hof method can change your life. Reach out...

Liam Doyle played football while he grew up on the Island. As his schooling years finished he decided to pursue a path into football, firstly in the UK then into the college ranks of the US system. In 2016, Liam was selected 67th overall in the MLS superdraft by DC United and now plays in USL league which is one tier down from MLS. Liam signed for USL side Swope Park Rangers before moving onto Nas...

Peter is a former pro boxer that started the sport from a young age. Once Peter left the army he turned pro and had a respectable career.  He is now doing an immense amount of work training and coaching in the boxing world. Peter moved back to the Island to bring up his daughter and son, Danny. Danny was surrounded by boxing from an early age. Over 80 fights as an amateur and turned pro in the las...

Robbie was involved in sport from an early age, initially competing at Enduro before taking up running and competing in a number of marathons, with a best time of under 2hrs 30! Robbie still holds Manx running records to this day. The new century rolled in and Robbie set himself a target of winning the Parish Walk. Now a 5 times winner of the Parish and all other walking events you can think of .....

Rehab, Resilience and Mindset Episode 1 of The M Word Life #MW1. Life stories. We chat to TT superstar Conor Cummins and PR and marketing guru Richard Slee. Both had traumatic accidents and we talk over their respective experiences and how they dealt with: Psychology Mindset PTSD Injury Rehab Physio Goal Setting Drive Motivation

Andy Fox spent his early years running at a competitive level in the UK. Steeplechase was his main focus and represented Wales on a number of occasions in 1978. In 1985, Andy and his wife moved to the Island and joined the Manx Athletics Club and has held various roles within the club of the years. Andy's running CV is littered with wins and medals for 5,000m and 10,000m amongst many others. Being...