#7 Gavin McGrath on Mastering our Minds

In this episode, I chat with Renee McGregor, a Sports Dietitian and author who's all about helping athletes fuel properly and stay healthy.Renee has worked with Olympic and Paralympic teams, and she currently supports groups like Scottish Gymnastics and the England National Ballet. She’s a pro at handling eating disorders, REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), and the unique needs of female athletes.Renee co-founded #TRAINBRAVE to spread awareness about eating disorders in sports and hosts the popular Trainbrave Podcast. She’s also written best-selling books like "More Fuel You" and "Training Food."In this conversation, we dive into RED-S, Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea, how social media impacts our overall health, the truth behind back to back endurance challenges, how beneficial 'What I Eat in a Day' videos really are, and so much more.You can learn more about Renee and her work at https://reneemcgregor.com/ or on her Instagram: r_mcgregorI hope you find what you need in this episode.

In this episode with Caroline we discuss everything you need to know before moving to Australia. This includes how much to have in your bank account, accommodation deposits, what the influencers don't share online, managing burnout, and everything in between. Caroline is one of the most real and authentic people on my feed and this conversation is no different. If you want to hear more from Caroline, make sure to follow her socials @acountydownunder. Happy listening!

Trigger warning: suicide, depression, anxiety.This week on the podcast I’m talking with Sharon McClernon. Sharon is an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with 20 years of experience. Sharon helps her clients navigate through life as happier versions of themselves and today she’s sharing some of her tools with us.Topics discussed: dealing with negative emotions catching anxious thoughts helping a friend that’s struggling when to seek help symptoms of depression and anxietySharon is very passionate about mental health and I have no doubt this conversation can help you look after your mind a little better.You can find Sharon on Instagram @mindviewcliniccbt

On today’s episode I’m talking all things running with Ben Parker, also known on Instagram as Ben Parker Fitness.  Ben is co-founder of the app that takes beginner runners to pros: Runna Coach. As an Ironman and frequent marathon finisher,  Ben offers a rounded insight into running, recovery and everything in between.  During this episode we discuss:  Ben's relationship with sport before Runna   How friends can keep us committed to our goals   Running advice for all levels of experience  Looking after our body during training blocks  The runner's high Proper fuelling Ironman vs marathon  And so much more This episode is filled with valuable nuggets of running wisdom and I hope you find it as helpful as I did.  Thank you so much Ben for coming on the podcast, and to you for tuning in. Here’s to becoming better runners one foam roll at a time.  PS: Use code 'BPF' for 2 weeks FREE access to Runna Coach.  HAPPY RUNNING

Can we train our minds to transform our lives? Visualisation is used by extremely successful people, including professional athletes, to train the mind, create flow and enhance performance. Today I’m speaking with the incredible Maya, co-founder of VIVE. Maya shares her personal experience with visualisation and how it helped her nurture her body back to health.

Gavin is an expert in self-development and an advocate for youth emotional mastery. During this episode with Gavin, we discuss how to take control of our thoughts and become everything we aim for. An inspiring, open conversation filled with practical tools to help you manage your headspace.  May contain strong language.

Today I am joined by the amazing Níall for Episode 6. Níall is a Wim Hof Method instructor and is a huge advocate for using the breath to transform how we feel and think. We discuss breathing for our Mental Health, how to begin cold water exposure and the steps we can take to become more resilient versions of ourselves. A truly inspiring conversation with an incredible man. You can find Níall online @breathewithníall

Today I’m joined by Patrick from New Ways NI. Patrick is a Mindset and Mindfulness Coach. We discuss dealing with strong emotions such as pressure and stress. We discuss negative self talk, depression, anxiety and more. Patrick leads us through a short Mindfulness session at the end which is amazing. In a fast-paced world, we are no strangers to feeling overwhelmed. Patrick and his work aim to make us more present, grounded and a little less driven by the wrong voice in our minds. Enjoy.

Welcome back to Episode 4 of #Relatable. Today I’m joined by Emma Donnelly – the Diabetic Bogger on Instagram. Emma uses her platform to educate her followers on Diabetes – the journey towards a diagnosis and how she manages day by day. It wasn’t until my close friend was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes that I appreciated the impact it has on peoples’ lives. This is a really informative conversation and one that can benefit a range of people, whether you're directly impacted by Diabetes or you have someone close that appreciates your support.

‘We all feel a bit out of our depth at times, but we don’t always say it’ ⁣ ⁣ We want to help our friends, but we don’t know how. We want to help ourselves, but we don’t know when. Reaching out for support with our mental health is tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. ⁣ ⁣‘Being thrown in at the deep end’ is the best way I can describe the transition from school to University. Loneliness, lack of self-esteem and a general feeling of ‘lost’ are often how students can find themselves feeling.  ⁣AWARE NI are a charity working tirelessly to bridge the gap between suffering in silence and receiving mental health support. ⁣ ⁣Marina and I have a very raw conversation about how, and when, to seek help, knowing the warning signs and the help AWARE offer 24/7 365. You are not alone, and you don’t have to be.