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Meeting Addiction Head On with Christopher Connolly

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk with Christopher Connolly who is quite open about his battles with addiction and his new found life surrounded by health, famil...

Al Maser - Fatherhood and the Artistic Process.

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with renowned Irish artist Al Maser. In this very interesting conversation with Al we chat about how he came to be interested i...

Women's Health and Fertility with Aisling Fox.

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Nutritional Therapist Aisling Fox about women's health and fertility. One thing to flag with listeners from the get go...

How To Do The Inner Work - Pat Divilly

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to my good friend Pat Divilly. Pat is a Men's Work specialist and facilitator, Author, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Player and much ...

Evan Lynch - Endurance Nutrition for Marathon and More.

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this live episode of the podcast I once again chat with the amazing clinical dietitian and endurance nutrition expert Evan Lynch. We cover everythi...

Zak Moradi - Refugee to GAA Success.

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Zak Moradi who fled his home country of Kurdistan of Iraq in 2002 to Ireland. He talks about growing up on a refugee camp ...

Ultra: A Life after Loss with Keith Russell.

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(Trigger Warning - Grief and the loss of a child is discussed in this episode) In this episode I have an emotionally conversation with Keith Russell w...

Kerry Way Ultra Race Report

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about running my 5 50k runs in preparation for the Kerry Way Ultra and all of the lessons I learned during those runs. I also t...

Life, Children and Marriage with Mel McDermott

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Mel McDermott - Founder of Irelands Largest Womans Only Outdoor Communities Galz Gone Wild and Mams Gone Wild. She also ha...

Keep Showing Up with Ricki Wynne

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to renowned Irish Ultra Runner Ricki Wynne. Ricki has been a great inspiration in the way he attacks life and Keeps Showing Up ...

The Sub 3 Hour Marathon Episode Donncha Long

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with my coach and long time friend Donncha Long about the sub 3 hour program that both he and I used for the Cork City Marathon...

LET THAT LOVE IN PART 2

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I follow on from the first part of this podcast where I discussed my experience of becoming a father. I discuss how it is okay for fat...

Crossover - The Story of New York Hip Hop

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the history of NY Hip Hop starting from the formation of break beats and break dancers, the evolution of DJ's and MC&...

Owen Feeney - Preventing injury and Rehabilitation.

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to Owen Feeney about his practice of Athletic Therapy and injury prevention and rehabilitation. Peace and love, Con.

SCALE OF IMPORTANCE - Dealing with Injury.

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about injury and illness and how these things can sometimes ground us to a halt when we are trying to achieve a goal. I chat ab...

Evan Lynch - Keep it Simple.

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat to clinical dietician and endurance nutrition expert Evan Lynch. We discuss the most important things to keep in mind when seek...

THE MENTAL GAME

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about some mental cues to use when you're in your own head during something hard - be it a presentation, an interview or a toug...

CAMP FIRES

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be the person you want others to be. Peace and love, Con.

GROWING PAINS

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about the difference between the "goal" mindset and the "growth" and how they can each play a part in the achievement of what w...

A BODIES WEIGHT

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about changing my body composition for better sporting performance and how I am doing it sustainably with my mental well being ...

CONS LANKY LIFE

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I give a speak peek into my new YouTube page - Cons Lanky Life. I discuss consistancy in diet and training, particularly in diet on my...

Let That Love In

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss my experience of becoming a father and I also discuss how my own internal mental health practices have informed how I've rea...

PROJECT32 - DAY32 AND BEYOND

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the end of PROJECT32 and many other facets of life. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY31 - 2LBS

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 31 - Waterford. The penultimate marathon of the project. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY30 - 3LBS.

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day30 - Wexford. We're in the thirties baby. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY29 - 4LBS

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 29 - Wicklow. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY28 - 5LBS

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 28 - Carlow. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY27 - 6LBS

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 27 - Kilkenny. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY26 - 7LBS

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 26 - Kerry. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY25 - 8LBS

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 25 - Limerick. I'm beginning to realise the power of PROJECT32. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY24 - 9LBS

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 24 - Clare. Another great day where all I had to do was run. Which I love doing. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY23 - 10LBS

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 23 - Tipperary. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY22 - 11LBS

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 22 - Laois. I also talk about body confidence and my own thought pattenrs throughout PROJECT32. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY21 - 12LBS

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 21 - Kildare. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY20 - 13LBS

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 20 - Offaly. Bog, Friends and Lovely chats. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY19 - 14LBS

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 19 - Galway. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY18 - 15LBS

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 18 - Westmeath. Hot. Hot. Hot. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY17 - 16LBS

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 17 - Meath. We had so many wonderful people join in on the run today it was incredible. I felt like a lanky Forest Gu...

PROJECT32 - DAY16 - 17LBS

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 16 - Cavan. We beat the sun, stayed in the shade and chatted to good mates. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY15 - 18LBS

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 15 - Longford. We rose early and tried to get the jump on the sun. We again received amazing support and love. Peace ...

PROJECT32 - DAY14 - 19LBS

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ichat about day 14 Roscommon. More lessons learned to take forward to the next 18 days. An injur comes back to remind me that this is ...

PROJECT32 - DAY13 - 20LBS

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 13 - Leitrim. We parked in the wrong car park, Made wrong turns and it was hella hot. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY12 - 21LBS

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 12 Mao - more kindness and love from everyone towards the whole PROJECT32 crew. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY11 - 22LBS

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 10 - Sligo. What a tremendous day from start to finish. Yet again seeing the beauty of humanity. Peace and love, Con....

PROJECT32 - DAY10 - 23LBS

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about day 10 - Fermanagh. I'm getting stronger. The vest is getting lighter. Discipline. Patience. Humility. One day at a time....

PROJECT32 - DAY9 - 24LBS

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day nine of PROJECT32 - Monaghan. Because of a partial greenway closure I had to shuttle up and down a 16km stretch of th...

PROJECT32 - DAY8 - 25LBS

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I give a brief update on whats been going on in Project32 of late. Peace and love, Con.

PROJECT32 - DAY7 - 26LBS

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk abnout my Tyrone marathon. Today we had the most wonderful human interactions. We are incredibly thankful. Peace and love, Con....

PROJECT32 - DAY 6 - 27LBS

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 6 - Donegal. I was reminded yet again that it is so important to act straight away if something doesn't feel right. J...

PROJECT32 - DAY5 - 28LBS

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 5 - Derry City Clipper Quay. I really got to see the massive team effort this has been since day one. I am so full of...

PROJECT32 - DAY4 - 29LBS

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about Day 4 of PROJECT32 - ANRTIM - COAST ROAD. It was a truly amazing day where lots of lessons were learned and relearned. Al...

PROJECT32 - DAY 3 - 30LBS

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about Day three of Project 32. The wonderful interactions I had with locals, how I felt before, during and after and how I feel...

PROJECT32 - DAY 2 - 31LBS

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about day 2 of PROJECT32. We have received some amazing generosity and compassion from everyone in the two days we've been on t...

PROJECT32 - DAY 1 - 32LBS.

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about how I felt leading up to PROJECT32, how the day went and what tomorrow brings. Thank you all for the continued support. P...

PROJECT32 - Lighting Fires

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Dan from Prymal Productions about the challenges I have faced in the three years running up to the beginning of PROJECT32,...

Hell Week E5 Breakdown with Recruit #2 Karl Swan

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak about far more than just his time on Hell Week with Karl Swan. I find Karl to be an incredibly interesting individual and he's...

Hell Week E4 Breakdown with Recruit #22 Jason Kane.

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Recruit #22 Jason Kane about his time on RTE Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation as ...

Hell Week E3 Breakdown.

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dan and I breakdown episode 3 of Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week in which I am known as #11. We talk about claustrophobia and the e...

Hell Week E1&2 Breakdown.

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast I invite Dan from the Prymal Productions Studio onto the podcast to do a breakdown of episode 1&2 of Special Forces...

Ellen Keane - Be With Yourself.

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with the incredible Ellen Keane who is a 4 time Paralympian, including a Gold Medal finish in Tokyo 2021. In this episode we de...

Seeking Understanding.

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Forensic Psychologist Dr. Ríoghnach O'Leary.  We discuss the psychological profile and background of sexual offender...

Paddy Douglas - It's Already Happened.

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Paddy Douglas, the man who knocked me unconscious in a Muay Thai Irish Title Fight in 2013. Since then I have done nothing...

Greg O'Keeffe - Do Something.

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Greg O'Keeffe (My Dad). We chatted about his life, some amusing and interesting times from his childhood and about being a...

Nightclubbing.

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about the conversation I had with my father on the Podcast (out next week) and how a mushroom trip I had informed me as to how ...

Dream Fuel.

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about things that I find funny about spending habits and supermarkets. I also talk about how I have used the regrets of unfulfi...

This To Shall Pass

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about how time can be our ally. I chat about my training and also the huge impact that patrons of the podcast have made and how...

Social Banoffi - Part 3

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last part of social banoffi and in this episode I talk about my coffee drinking habit, how to build a fire, the CrúMan Hike and principle...

Social Banoffi - Part 2

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I pick up where I left off in part 1 and speak more about the intentions we have behind what we do. I also talk briefly about "Leopard...

Social Banoffi - Part 1

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the concept of moral desert and why we do what we do. I pose multiple questions about why we do what we love to do. I'll ...

One Eighty.

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss how replacing judgement with understanding has has a massive effect on my life in the past number of weeks. Instead of being...

Lunch Money.

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode I talk about turning 30, my DNF at Kerry Way Ultra and I talk about failure and how it can be utilised as a posit...

Given Time.

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final Episode of Season One! In this episode I tell a story of when I stayed with a family for a rugby blitz in Tuam at aged 11 and the madness th...

Honest Ice Creams

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about my Kilorglin 12 hour race. The stuff I ate and drank, the people I met, some thoughts that I had and much more. Hope y'al...

Raft for the Senses.

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I tell a funny story from my childhood involving a handmade raft. I also discuss the merits of the 5,4,3,2,1 Grounding Technique and I...

Oisín's Choice.

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I tell the story of Oisín, Niamh and Tír na nÒg. It is a story that has many nuggets of wisdom but had taught me a lot about decisi...

Personal Momentum

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I recount an uncomfortable situation I was in of late. I also chat about how to get momentum back into a goal that has gone stale and ...

Hamlet's Mantras

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk a little about mantras. I use mantras to help with both day to day difficulty and with running ultra marathons or getting throu...

Hair of the Dog.

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hair of the dog that bit you. I tell the story of how Cú Chulainn got his name. I also remind the listener and myself that a nig set back does not me...

Don't Forget to Thank You

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the story of my very first time on a motorcycle in Vietnam and the chaos that ensued. I also talk about taking ownership ...

Learning From Waves.

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about how a disappointing week of training has yet again lead me inward. To find out what lessons lay inside a week that didn't...

Slip. Fall. Get up.

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I give a eulogy for the late DMX who passed this week. I also talk about two areas of life he taught me a lot about. Getting up when you fall and forg...

Check In Gold.

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode i talk about "Checking In" with yourself regularly. I also cover the concept of the "Pot of Gold" of life. Lets fill it with gold coin...

The Council of Selfs.

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode could be called The Mike Tyson Conundrum Part 2. But it focuses more on the motive behind the two inner voices in our heads. The “Selfs...

Magic Hazelnuts.

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode I tell a story from Irish Folklore. I talk about the history of the natural world and of the nations of the world and how I'm trying t...

Seed Bombs.

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We think. And we Overthink. We all do it. And if we think of overthinking as a seed we can either fuel it to grow or neglect it and let it fizzle away...

The Bullfinch Curve

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

(I recorded this weeks episode Outside!) I have noticed a need in me to be productive all of the time. To be constantly doing something. I don't. And ...

What is Endurance?

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about my own definition of Endurance. How Ultra Marathon is life a microcosm of life and has taught me to how to keep my head a...

The Living Thing

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss my relationship with food and body image. I am delighted with how female body positivity has grown in recent years and I hop...

The Author State

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm asked often "how have you managed to stay on track all this time?" It is through the use of Self Accountability and Compassion - The Author State....

Fifty Fifty Failure.

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is all about failing! It happens to us all and sometimes when we least expect it. I always heard people talking about learning for ...

Enjoy the Brewing

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss my own ideas behind Controlling what you can Control and Being Present using the concept of the External World vs Internal W...

The Foundation of Pom Poms.

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss how Imposter Syndrome has affected my life. From the sporting arena to my career. And how I use the concept of being my own ...

100 Miles and Runnin'

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few war stories throughout my journey through running. I also give four tips on running that I have learned through the mistakes I have made along t...

The Minimalist Thought Chain

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss what I have taken from minimalism. I won't ask you to throw out all your things but I might help you navigate thoughts a lit...

The Games We Play

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm no expert in relationships but in this episode I pull on my own personal experiences of dating and relationships to discuss some lessons I have le...

The Natural High.

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is littered with funny stories and tips that I have picked up during my times outdoors.  I also  talk about having my first dri...

The Mike Tyson Conundrum.

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about our internal Dark Side. How it leads us to play the victim and even to self sabotage. But can we combat it and does it ha...

Helpful Robins and Empty Bottles.

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been almost 2 years since my last alcoholic drink. In this episode I discuss my relationship with alcohol and my ever changing perspective on it....

Jethro Tull's Motivation Machine.

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How the Agricultural revolution planted the seeds for motivation. And how we can flip the script on motivation and find the true wonder crop: discipli...

Who the Flip am I? Part 2.

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from Episode 1 I find myself back in Ireland with absolutely no idea of what I want from life. I stumble across Ultra Marathon and things...