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The Uneducated PT
by Karl O Rourke
Welcome to the uneducated PT. This show is to learn as much as we can about a range of different topics. I want you to come on the journey of self discovery with me.
Episodes
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EP 181 — The Mirror: What Do the People You Judge Say About You? | Ger & Rob
Why do certain people piss us off so much — and what if our reaction says more about us than it does about them? In this episode, Ger, Rob and I explore the psychological idea of “the mirror”: that some of the traits we judge most harshly in other people can reflect our own fears, insecurities,...
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EP 180 — From Ballet to Barbells: Starting Again, Getting Strong & Saying Yes to Life | Natalia
From choosing ballet over university and building a career teaching and performing across Southeast Asia, to suddenly losing that career during Covid and having to completely reinvent herself, this episode is about what happens when life doesn’t go to plan — and how you build something new from…
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Ep. 179 — John Joe: I Lost 75kg, But the Weight Wasn’t the Real Problem
John Joe’s story is about much more than weight loss. At 21, he weighed around 24 stone. He went on to lose over 75kg, completely change his lifestyle, compete in strength and field sports, and eventually turn his own experiences into helping others through coaching. But losing the weight didn’t...
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EP 178 — Ian Molphy: Wisdom for Gym Owners
What does it actually take to build a great gym?In this episode, I sit down with Ian Molphy of KHP to talk about the realities of gym ownership, coaching and creating a place people genuinely want to be part of.We get into the transition from PT to gym owner, the numbers every owner should...
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Ep 177: Fewer Kids But More Sexy Underwear?
Episode 177: Are We Designing a Better Life — or Just an Easier One? What happens when there are fewer young people, more of us are staying home, and new technology starts changing everything from what we eat to the names we give our children? This week, Ger, Niamh and Rob join me to dig into…
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🎙️ Heart Conversations Ireland – Episode 176 | What Losing My Sister Taught Me About Living – Frankie Lawlor
What does it mean to keep living when someone you love is no longer here?In Episode 176 of Heart Conversations, we sit down with health and fitness coach Frankie Lawlor for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about sisterly love, loss, grief and learning to live forward.Frankie opens up...
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Ep 175 Teaching asylum seekers not to rape women
The Importance of Teaching Asylum Seekers Not to Rape WomenIn this episode, we tackle some of the most controversial stories coming out of Britain and beyond.We discuss Home Office guidance explaining consent, sexual offences and British law to asylum seekers, and what its existence says about...
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Ep 174 Matt Jones - I wanna run fast
In this ep we are joined by the legend that is Matt Jones. We touch on all things running and training, give it a listen share it.
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Ep 173 Ellen Johnston PT — Injury, Body Image & Fuelling Female Athletes
What does it really take to recover from a serious injury—not just physically, but mentally?In this episode, we sit down with Ellen Johnston, personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach, to discuss her journey through the fitness industry, women's football and the lessons she's learned…
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Ep.172 She's In The Way | Karl, Ger & Rob
Dating apps have given us more choice than any generation in history — but have they actually changed who we choose?In this episode, Karl, Ger and Rob dive into the science of modern dating, attraction and relationships, looking at five fascinating studies that challenge some of our assumptions...
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Ep 171 The Working Man's Case for Life: Tradies for Babies
Abortion is almost always framed as a women's issue — but what happens when working-class men decide they can no longer sit on the sidelines? In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Tradies for Babies, a grassroots movement bringing tradesmen into one of the most divisive conversations…
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Ep.170 Learning How To Talk To Girls With Ben Campbell
EP170 | Learning How to Talk to Girls with Ben Campbell Dating has never been more confusing for young men.In Episode 170, we're joined by Ben Campbell, a dating coach who helps men build confidence, improve their communication skills and navigate modern dating.We discuss why so many men struggle...
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Ep. 169 | 600 People Over 37 Shared the Advice They Wish They'd Known at 30.
Ep. 169 | 600 People Over 37 Shared the Advice They Wish They'd Known at 30. What would your older self tell you if they had the chance?After turning 30, Mark Manson asked more than 600 email subscribers aged 37 and older one simple question:"What advice would you give your 30-year-old self?"The...
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Ep 168 Philosophical Questions That Break Your Brain
This week Ryan and I step away from politics, fitness and current affairs and dive headfirst into some of the biggest philosophical questions human beings have wrestled with for centuries. Questions that on the surface feel simple, but the deeper you go the harder they become to answer. Is...
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Ep. 167 Not All Gays, Why Pride Has Been Hijacked.
This week on The Uneducated PT Podcast, I sit down with Sean Ako — one of Ireland’s most outspoken and controversial cultural commentators.As a gay man who has increasingly pushed back against modern progressive politics, Sean challenges many of the assumptions surrounding Pride, LGBTQ activism,...
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Ep 166 The UK Grooming Gangs Scandal – The Horror They Tried to Hide
In this eye-opening episode, Ryan & I breaks down one of the darkest and most shocking scandals in British history — the systematic grooming, trafficking, and gang rape of thousands of vulnerable young girls across the UK. We dive into Rupert Lowe’s explosive Independent Rape Gang Inquiry, the...
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Ep 165 Dads Don't Cry With Peter Shelley
In this episode we talk about grieving the lost of your child with Peter Hanlon. Expect open and vulerable conversations.
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Ep. 164 Does Money Change you or reveal you?
Back with the boys chatting about the psychology of money.
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Episode 163 Bianca The Dating Bot
Episode 163 of The Uneducated PT Podcast sees Karl joined by Ger and Rob for a conversation that starts with an unlikely source: the film Lars and the Real Girl.What begins as a discussion about Ryan Gosling's portrayal of loneliness and isolation quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of...
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EPISODE 162 – She's in the way with Gráinne Gibson
EPISODE 162 – Gráinne Gibson This week we’re joined by Gráinne — coach and researcher. We discuss her background in fitness coaching, her research in climate change, and how both disciplines shape the way she thinks about people, habits, and decision-making. The conversation also dives into: •...
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Ep.160 The normal one - Conor Nolan
Episode 160 of the podcast features Conor Nolan for an open conversation around anxiety, depression, powerlifting, and mental health. We talk about the role training can play in managing stress, building confidence, and creating structure during difficult periods, while also discussing the...
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EP 159: Paul Dermody — The Emptiness Of Overeating
Why do so many people spend their entire lives dieting, yet still feel trapped in the same cycle? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Dermody to explore the psychology behind eating, behaviour change, body image, and why so many of us try to solve emotional struggles with mathematical…
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Ep. 158 - Aisha Ford Dealing With Grief
In this episode we speak to Aisha on dealing with the grief of losing her brother. Please subscribe to the channel so you don't miss an episode.
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Ep. 157 How To Get Strong AF With Sam Grover
In episode 157 of The Uneducated Podcast, we are back with the lads for she's in the way. We sit down with strongman athlete and coach Sam Grover for a conversation that goes far beyond lifting weights. From his early introduction to strength training to competing in strongman, Sam breaks down…
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Ep. 156 Robs running away again
Robs moving again Connection in a new city Ai bots
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Episode 155 | Grief With Leonie Larkin - Hard Conversations Ireland
In this episode of Hard Conversations Ireland, Leonie Larkin speaks openly about the loss of her brother to suicide, the reality of grief, and the impossible task of trying to make sense of something that often feels senseless.This conversation isn’t just about death — it’s about life. About who...
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Ep. 154 Is the gym therapy?
I'm joined by rob and ger as we touch on whether saying the gym is therapy is okay when we talk about mental health plus what's the green flags of a good personal trainer?
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Ep. 153 Tough Enough With Trey Tucker
In this episode, we sit down with Trey Tucker a therapist focused on men’s mental health, identity, and purpose. Trey works with men who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected, helping them rebuild their lives with clarity, discipline, and deeper meaning. We explore his journey, his book Tough...
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Ep.152 - Anna Give The Lads Dating Advice
🎙️ Episode 152: She’s In The Way (ft. Special Guest Anna) This week we’re joined by special guest Anna for an unfiltered conversation on modern health advice, constant communication, and the realities of dating today. We kick things off with the controversy around Joe Wicks from marathon advice…
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EP 151 — Brian Murray | Loss, Duty & The Reality of Mental Health in the Fire Service
Hard Conversations Ireland In this episode of The Uneducated PT Podcast, we continue our Hard Conversations Ireland series with Brian Murray, a firefighter based in Bray. Brian shares his experience of losing his dad in the line of duty — and the lasting impact that kind of loss has, not just on…
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Ep.150 Self Harm On The Rise
We speak to Stacey on all things young girls struggling with self harm and social media.
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Ep. 149 Why You're Not Making Progress In The Gym
In this episode, Karl Ger and Rob dive into some of the most common (and frustrating) questions people have around training, fat loss, and making real progress. They unpack why so many people feel like they’re putting in the work but not seeing results — and what’s actually going wrong beneath…
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Ep 148 - Irish Teacher Explains The Reason Boys Are Falling Behind.
In this episode, we sit down with Chris McManus, an experienced teacher who has worked in some of the most disadvantaged schools across the UK and Ireland. Drawing on years of frontline experience, Chris shares powerful insights into the realities facing students and educators today.We explore…
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Ep 147 You Can Eat That - Joshua Hills
In this episode, I’m joined by Joshua Hills to talk about the deeper psychology behind the way we eat — and why so many people feel more confused, anxious, and disconnected from food than ever. We get into: why Joshua felt this book needed to exist how his personal story shaped the work he does...
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EP.146 Dealing With Domestic Violence
In this ep we speak to hayley murphy about what it's like working in a refuge centre.
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Ep. 145 Why Can't I Lose Weight?
Joined with Ger & Rob to talk about the difficult nature of navigating weight loss.
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Ep. 144 Paul Tracey Youth Worker - No Such Thing As Normal.
In this ep we speak to Paul Tracey, youth worker in Bray on his work with the community.
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Ep 143 Body Positivity is a scam?
We are back with Ger and Rob For another ep of she's in the way talking all about body positivity and the impact obesity has on health markers.
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Ep: 142 Men's Mental Health
In this powerful live panel from Bray, Ireland, we tackle one of the most urgent and uncomfortable conversations of our time — the challenges facing young boys today. From struggles in the education system to mental health, identity, discipline, purpose, and the pressures of modern society, this...
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Ep: 141 On The Frontline
In this powerful third panel of Hard Conversations Ireland, we hear directly from those working on the frontlines the people who engage every day with individuals and communities in crisis. This conversation goes beyond statistics and policy. It focuses on lived reality. From homelessness and...
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Ep: 140 Self Harm Panel Talk
In this second panel of Higher Conversations Ireland, we focus on one of the most urgent and heartbreaking trends of the last decade: Why are rates of self-harm among teenage girls rising so sharply? Since around 2010, there has been a significant increase in self-harm among young girls in…
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Ep:139 Panel Talk: Government Spending.
In this first panel of the Higher Conversations Ireland series, we examine one of the most urgent questions facing the country: If mental health funding is at an all-time high, why are outcomes not improving? In 2024, Ireland allocated €1.3 billion to mental health services — the highest figure...
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Ep 138 Happy New Year
Solo ep talking about adding / approach goals: aiming to do more of a desired behavior (e.g., “Walk 20 minutes after lunch 4x/week”). vs restricting / avoidance goals: aiming to stop or reduce an undesired behavior (e.g., “Stop eating sweets”)
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Episode 137: Fuelled by More Than Weight Loss – Panel with Rick, Matt, Clodagh & Ian
What if your biggest fitness breakthrough had nothing to do with the scales? In this powerful panel discussion, we’re joined by Rick, Matt, Clodagh, and Ian to explore what truly fuels long-term fitness — performance, purpose, and sustainable habits beyond just weight loss. From cardio myths to...
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🎙️ Episode 136: Get Stronger – Panel Discussion with Ailis, Cillian, Emmaline & Roy
What does it really take to get stronger — and stay strong for life? In this special live panel episode, we’re joined by Ailis, Cillian, Emmaline, and Roy, four experienced voices from the fitness industry, for an honest, practical, and myth-busting conversation about strength training, building...
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135: Inside Ireland’s Child Protection Crisis: Ken O’Flynn TD
In Episode 135, Karl O’Rourke sits down with Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn for an in-depth and candid conversation about some of the most talked-about issues in Irish public life today. From culture and identity to child protection and the future of young people in Ireland, this episode...
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Is having a boyfriend cringe? Ep 134
In this episode, we dive into the viral Vogue article asking a very 2025 question: “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” We unpack what the article actually meant, how people reacted online, and what this says about the modern dating landscape — especially for young women navigating identity,...
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Borrowed Body With Sky Hill - Ep 133
In this episode, I sit down with Sky Elizabeth Hill — a coach with over a decade of experience helping women transform not just their bodies, but their self-belief, their confidence, and their relationship with food and movement. We explore the deeper layers of body image, how the fitness…
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Ep 132 — Racist Ireland? How Media Manipulation Fuels Division — Tayem Mercer Speaks
In Episode 132, we sit down with Tayem Mercer, a powerful and thoughtful voice in Ireland’s cultural conversation. From growing up in Congo to building a life in Tallaght, Tayem brings honesty, depth and a fearless willingness to challenge mainstream narratives — especially around racism…
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Episode 131 – Weddings, Money, and the Psychology of Cost Signalling
In this episode, Ger and Rob dive deep into the world of weddings, money, and why people spend the way they do. From oversized engagement rings to €30k wedding days, the lads explore the evolutionary psychology behind costly signalling: the idea that we prove our commitment, status, or certainty...
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Welcome to the uneducated PT. This show is to learn as much as we can about a range of different topics. I want you to come on the journey of self discovery with me.
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Karl O Rourke
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