Chats and Gym People
by E.bergin
A conversational health and fitness podcast which will blend laughter and education. In this podcast all things health and fitness will be discussed from dumbbells to mindset and everything in between. Conversations will be had with all types of people from gym settings, from owners to clients. Having some fun, engaging conversations and to share some knowledge along the way.Eoghan is starting off on a new career as a personal trainer so during this show he will also give insight into his new career path, the challenges met and strategies used to overcome them.
Episodes
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Well I FAILED...... Learnings from a year of podcasting
52 podcasts this year... Well that didn't happen! But 46 episodes did happen and through that experience I've learned a lot, so in this episode I share some of my big learnings from the year. Mainly though I just want to say a BIG thanks to all of you! The listeners, for tuning in each week(ish)...
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Will I Drink Again?? A Year No Beer Review
This week it's a Year no Beer review! As I approach a year since my last drink I talk about my experiences of going a whole year off the sauce. It is pretty wild to think I've been living the Capri Sun life for the past 12 months, but here we are.... In this episode I give my honest opinions on a...
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Home Workouts Changed My Life: Turning Passion into Purpose - The Exercise Engineer
This week we are joined by none other than the Lou Kelly aka The Exercise Engineer! Lou risked it all leaving behind her reliable site engineer job in London to move to Australia and go all in on her fitness business. Since taking this leap of faith she has gone from strength to strength, helping...
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Surprising lessons from Jake Paul
This week we are talking at the man who took centre stage on Netflix's first ever live sporting event, Jake Paul. He's an incredibly controversial and alot of times hated persona but there's no denying he has done some incredible things in his life, including live on Netflix with over 65 million...
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Tribal Run Club - Ryan Guilfoyle
This week I'm joined by Ryan Guilfoyle, the man who started Sydney's favourite run club - Tribal Run Club. Tribal run club has only been running (pardon the pun) for less than a year and in that time has seen some incredible growth. It now regularly attracts over 300 runners of all different...
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Dealing with Uncertainty and how Thoughts impact your life
This week I'm talking about 2 topics I've been learning/experiencing a lot of recently thoughts and uncertainty. These topics may come across a bit woo woo but I think once you look past that there is some really good value in them. Thoughts: Speaking about how you are not your thoughts and there...
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Negative childhood beliefs & growing up GINGER
This one is a bit rawer and more emotional and one I’m actually incredibly nervous about putting out there! But these days I’m trying to lean into fear and doing things I don’t want to do. So here we are. I really just wanted to voice that we all most likely went through some not so nice things…
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From body dysmorphia & zero confidence to helping others & happiest even been – Lorcan King
This week I’m joined by someone who’s overcome a lot on their journey and is now in a position to help others achieve what they never knew they could. Lorcan King is an online coach and personal trainer. He is a man who has really dived head first into chasing his dreams and working on himself...
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I will complete a 100 mile run each week for a full year! Choosing Suffering with Mark Branniff
This week I'm joined by a man who set the goal of completing a physical challenge every month for a year. It has now become much more than that and within the last 10 months Mark has completed some incredible physical feats from 7 Ironmen in 7 days, ran 100 miles up South Coogee steps, 100k in a...
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An honest take on the world of professional rugby with Steven McMahon
This week I'd the pleasure to sit down and chat with ex pro rugby player Steven McMahon and it's a very very interesting conversation. Steven is incredibly open & honest in this one and tell all about his professional career and his experience in it! Steven was the golden boy of Dungarvan Rugby…
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PFS - the story so far and coming to Dungarvan
This it's a first, we have the pleasure of not just one, but two guests on the podcast!! And no better pair than the brother and sister duo of JP and Kelly Treacy to do it with :) Expect plenty of laughs in this one! JP is the man who started all things PFS (Patric Fitness Studio) related, which...
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The International Rugby journey with Niamh Briggs (from Player to Coach)
This week I'm joined by none other than former Irish rugby international Niamh Briggs. In this episode, we hear about Niamh's journey from not playing rugby to representing Ireland at the top level. She shares the highs and lows from these years, from accomplishing things which no Irish team had...
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Discipline - struggles, motivators and what it looks like
Another bitesize episode this week and it's all about discipline. In this one I give my views on discipline: why it's so important, my struggles with it recently, motivators and things I draw inspiration from on this topic and some of the actions I took. A good episode if you've been struggling...
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How to write a Gym Session for yourself
This week it's another bitesize episode and I'm sharing the format I mainly use for planning gym sessions and one that you could replicate to create your own workouts. This episode will be useful for anyone who just feel they go into the gym and move aimless around for an hour with no real...
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The Olympic Question to ask yourself
This week instead of just talking about topics I've got a question for you to ask yourself. I was a bit obsessed with the Olympics, so you better believe it's the inspiration for this episode. The question is if you had to apply yourself to a goal like an Olympic athlete for four years, what…
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Discussing Psychology and Mindset with Niamh
This week, I'm joined by my SISTER, who also happens to be a psychologist! In this episode, I finally do something I should have done long ago: pick her brain on all the useful strategies I (and others) could be using to improve mindset and mental performance. Niamh shares plenty of tips on...
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Latest mindset switches & learnings– solo podcast
In this week I’m riding solo!! So with that I use it as a time to reflect on the last 10 weeks and what’s been going on in my life and to share some of the realizations and mindset shifts I’ve experienced during the time at home. I cover topics such as things not working out as you expect them…
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Mimi Rasenberger on Physiotherapy & DGR
This week I took a trip to Waterford to chat with Mimi Rasenberger who is a physiotherapist and part of the David Grey Rehab team. Mimi is originally from Germany and has recently moved to Waterford to start working in the DGR setup. In this episode we talk about Mimi's journey and experience so...
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Elite boxing with Christina Desmond
This week I get to chat with Irish boxer Christina Desmond. She's boxed for Ireland for over 10 years. Representing them at all around the world in events from Youth Olympics to Senior World Championships and many many more. In her most Irish event she took home silver at the European...
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Move Dungarvan & Physiotherapy - Kenny Murphy
This week we have Kenny Murphy on the show (and occasionally some barbells dropping in the background!). Kenny is a physio by trade and over three years ago he and his partner set up the biggest gym in Dungarvan, Move. In this episode we discuss Move and physiotherapy. We get the backstory to…
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Halfway to 52, a recap of the 26 podcasts so far
So we are now halfway through the year and this episode, number 26 marks the halfway point of hitting the target of doing a podcast a week for the year!! I.e. Halfway to 52! In this show I do a quick recap of all the episodes I've record so far in the year, sharing the learnings I've had from…
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Intercounty hurling with Conor Prunty
This we are joined by Waterford full back and fellow club man Conor Prunty. Conor has been playing intercounty hurling for 8 years now and in this time as an intercounty hurler Conor has so far captained Waterford to a National Hurling League title in 22, been named an all star full back in 21…
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Dean Roche - Movement, Rehab and Continuous learning
This week I'm joined by the very intelligent Dean Roche, someone I definitely look up to (both physically and figuratively) in relation to his knowledge & concepts when it comes to training, movement and rehab. Dean is the the owner & founder of Precision Health Performance in Waterford City.…
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The world of research & Hyrox world championships - Oonagh Crilly
This week we are keeping it in the family and I'm joined by my cousin Oonagh Crilly. After obtaining a physiotherapy degree Oonagh continued her journey in the academic world obtaining her masters, phd and postdoctoral , now she is a career researcher in the health & fitness world, involved in…
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Kate Veale - Chasing the Olympic dream & the journey so far
This week I sit down with Irish racewalker Kate Veale. Kate is currently chasing Olympic qualification in the marathon race walk mixed relay and has a last shot at getting the the qualification time set by athletics Ireland to go to the European championships later this year (although she already...
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Wedding Bells, Stresses and Training with Owen Young
This week we are talking weddings. I’m joined by the man who’s wedding is the reason I’m home and considering it can be the biggest day in the lives of those who have one, I thought it would be a good topic to talk about! Weddings can be an incredibly stressful ordeal, between organizing and...
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Motivation slumps and 3 things I'm always coaching
This week, it's a one man band, I'm back with another solo podcast. This one falls at the end of my first stint back in Australia before heading back to Ireland for a few weeks. In this episode, I give a life update on training and work and reflect on where I am right now. I talk about some of…
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A Year No Beer with Richie Grace
As some of you know I'm not drinking alcohol this year and Richie is someone who has just finished a year off the 'beer', so this week we are talking about life off the booze. Being two Waterford lads growing up in the sunny southeast of Ireland this is not a common step for people in our area to...
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Running the length of Ireland - Stephen Lynch
This week I'm joined by the youngest person ever to run the length of Ireland. Running all 563km from Malin Head to Mizen Head in just over 8 days and raising €70,000 in the process!!!! This is all coming from a man who had just partook in 5k and 10k events 3 years previous. Currently Stephen is...
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I get interviewed by a radio host
This week the tables are turned; I hand over control and become the interviewee. To do so I am joined by dear friend and radio host Elaine Mernagh. Some good chats and lots of laughs in this episode. Through it lots of thoughts around training, coaching and mindset are touched upon. Some good old...
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Nutrition & Sports with Dietician Niamh Culhane
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD!! This week we are joined by a registered dietician, so you better believe nutrition is the aim of the game for this one. Niamh has worked all over the world and is now currently working in Oncology in Australia. Today she shares some of what’s she has learned over her career...
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Online coaching, life and mindset with Rachel O'Shea
This week we are joined by online coach Rachel O'Shea. Rachel is not only a superb athlete but also a phenomenal coach. Rachel is helping people all across the world to reach their fitness goals and is doing so with a big focus on nutrition, strength training and mindset. We look at Rachels life…
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FIRST VIDEO PODCAST and back solo talking life after the Bali season
We now have a video for Chats and Gym People!!! And it just so happens it's when you can now upload video podcasts onto Spotify :D This week I'm riding solo again, it's the end of the Bali era and it's onto the Australian chapter. Mainly spend my time talking about my job situation and not…
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Business in the world of fitness - Charlie Mair
This is our final Bali Episode!!! The end of an era, but what an experience it was and what an honour it was to sit and talk with so many great people. To finish it off I couldn't of had a better man to chat with, the gent and messer that is Charlie Mair. Charlie comes from a hospitality…
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Manifestation and Subconscious beliefs - Becky Fowler
This week we are looking at your thoughts and how they could be impacting your life!!! Becky is a coach in manifestation and subconscious beliefs. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, she is also a great laugh and incredibly real, which is something I really like. We discuss all things...
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Julia Watts - Freediving, breathing and yoga teaching
This week we are joined by Julia Watts on the show and it's a fun one! Julia is a non-competitive freediver who is currently in Bali completing a 300 hour yoga training course. She has been freediving for many years and really took her freediving skills to the next level while living in the ocean...
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"Nike picked me up during a run around central park" - Johnny Tieu, his journey and lessons
This week we are joined by out first PRO athlete!!! Johnny Tieu! I found this conversation very enjoyable and definitely learned a thing or two in the process. Johnny is a professional Spartan athlete, a marathoner, competes in pro Hyrox events and the founder of the run club Continuum Athletics…
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A Wexford man fighting from Bali - MMA with John Quigley
The Birthday week continues everybody! That means another present, the original podcast for this week is being released :D Today I'd the pleasure to sit down with John Quigley. A mixed martial artist who's been fighting since the age of 7. He also has his own mixed martial arts podcast and is...
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30th Birthday Special - Life Lessons with SOC
It's my birthday and it's a milestone one... 30 YEARS YOUNG :D To mark it I thought it a good idea to share some life learnings after 30 trips around the sun. To do that I wanted a fellow 30 year old to join me on the show and no better man to do that then someone I went to primary school with,...
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Peace out Bali now back to Aus
This week it's just me, myself and I. In this episode Eoghan gives a bit of a life update. Shares his experiences since going live in the social media world (podcast and his Instagram page). Why he's moved back to Australia and some of the more personal reasons behind this. Gives some insight to...
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The man who started it all! Nick Thorogood and his road to building Power + Revive.
This week we're joined by the man behind it all and the man who has built Power + Revive to what it is today. He's a man I've learned a lot from over the past few months in Bali and in this episode, there are plenty of knowledge bombs for you to pick up on. Nick shares his journey from being a...
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Ophelie Collet - from getting sick notes to avoid gym class to personal trainer!
This week I'm joined by a great friend and someone who has really positive impact on my transition into the fitness industry. In this episode Ophelie shares her journey into the fitness world, deciding to walk a different path to what society expects, where her passion for fitness stems from and...
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Ginny's story - from leaving home at 11, facing homelessness at 13, to becoming a personal trainer.
This week I'm joined by Ginny, who has an incredible life story to share with us. In this episode Ginny shares her journey so far, from leaving home at 11, being homeless at 13 to now becoming a personal trainer. It's an incredible story that contains so many ups and downs but has made Ginny the...
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A Derry man abroad - from engineer to gym owner, bodybuilding to mobility
This week I'm joined by Jason McShane, in this episode Jason shares his journey so from being an engineer to a gym owner in Derry and now a Gym manager in Bali. He's a man who I've learned a lot from after working beside him the past few months so think this one is worth a listen! He shares the...
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Aisling Farrell - online coaching, nutritional education, mindset and menstrual cycles
This week we have out first ever guest!!! What an honour it was to be joined by Aisling Farrell, one of the most caring people I know. She's a teacher who is also a very successful nutritionist and online coach, helping many men and women to live happier healthier lives. We talk about her journey...
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I made a fitness podcast!!! - Introduction and talking about me
In this episode Eoghan introduces himself, how he's recording and the idea behind this podcast. He talks about his recent career change into the fitness industry, current movement issues and own training along with his current outlook, his mindsets and willingness to take risks at the moment!!...
About this show
A conversational health and fitness podcast which will blend laughter and education. In this podcast all things health and fitness will be discussed from dumbbells to mindset and everything in between. Conversations will be had with all types of people from gym settings, from owners to clients. Having some fun, engaging conversations and to share some knowledge along the way.Eoghan is starting off on a new career as a personal trainer so during this show he will also give insight into his new career path, the challenges met and strategies used to overcome them.
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