Conversation Matters

Cork man James Leonard joins me for Episode Eleven of Conversation Matters. James first appeared on my radar when he appeared on the popular RTÉ talkshow, The Tommy Tiernan Show, earlier this year. Today he sat with me to discuss his own life story. An incredible and powerful story of how one man completely changed his life of crime, homelessness and addiction to one of positivity, love, happiness, education, employment and fulfilment. We hope you enjoy it.

For anyone interested in connecting with James, he can be found and contacted on LinkedIn. Be sure to also follow myself @jlynchptcentre /@__jerrylynch on Instagram and visit us online at  https://jlynchpt.ie/. If you have been affected by any topics raised in this conversation please call PIETA HOUSE 1800 247 247 - SAMARITANS 116 123 - CORK LOCAL DRUG TASK FORCE 021 493 0100.

Cork born actress Jennifer Barry joins me for Episode Ten of Conversation Matters. Jennifer rose to fame following her exceptional role as the brilliant Siobhán Walsh on the Irish sitcom The Young Offenders. Having battled with depression in the past, today Jennifer is a mental health and self care advocate and in this powerful conversation opens up about her past experiences with mental health, life on set filming The Young Offenders and self-care and self kindness hints and tips, plus lots more.  Jennifer can be found @jenniferbarryx. Be sure to follow myself @jlynchptcentre /@__jerrylynch and visit us online at  https://jlynchpt.ie/. If you have been affected by any topics raised in this conversation please call PIETA HOUSE 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444 / call ALONE 0818 222 024 / JIGSAW 021 245 2500.

Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events worldwide (including London, Amsterdam, the United States and Australia.) An excellent discussion, jam-packed with value, we hope you enjoy it! Danny can be found at @dannylennon_sigma and https://sigmanutrition.com/. Be sure to follow myself @jlynchptcentre /@__jerrylynch and visit us online at  https://jlynchpt.ie/. 

Performance Nutritionist at Cork GAA , Jonny Holland joins me for Episode Eight of Conversation Matters. Having being forced to retire early from his professional rugby career, Jonny now work's closely with Cork Senior Hurlers' & Footballers', plus private clients to develop their nutrition strategies and adopt practices to change habits with regard to nutritional and lifestyle choices. His focus is on resilience and overcoming challenges in every day work and social life to help his client's improve and develop new levels of health and wellbeing.

A very insightful and valuable discussion, we hope you enjoy it!! Jonny can be found at https://www.instagram.com/jonnyholland10/?hl=en . Be sure to follow myself @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch and visit us online at https://jlynchpt.ie/.

With over 15 million combined views on YouTube, Irish comic and stand up comedian, "The Man Behind the Milky Teeth", Bernard Casey joins me for Episode Seven of Conversation Matters. From some self-recorded sketches going viral to selling out the INEC, Killarney, Bernard discusses his career to date, the support he's received throughout and also dealing with negativity online. He also gives a little insight behind some of his most popular characters such as Local Gossip, Nephew and The Polish barman. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining discussion, we hope you enjoy it!! Bernard can be found at https://www.facebook.com/bernardcaseycomedy/. Be sure to follow myself @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch and vist us online at https://jlynchpt.ie/.

Deirdre Cronin, a coach, and founder of The Barbelle Squad,  joins me for Episode Six of Conversation Matters. In a really insightful conversation, we discussed the following:

- The Barbell Squad. Where the concept originated from. What it's all about and who is it suitable for? The reasons it's been such a great success to date.

- How the fitness industry has changed over ten years since she began coaching?

- Women supporting women and the importance of this today, inside and outside the fitness industry.

- Women approaching exercise and training to get strong and fit vs just for aesthetic reasons.

- The effects of the female menstrual cycle on exercise, training and performance. 

- Dee's other recommended accounts to follow included: @dihardfitness, @deluca_fn, @t_h_e_s_q_u_a_d, @aidenfitbutler, @nicole_butler_fitness, @askaishling, @dea_sweeney, @twohigaoife

Be sure to follow Deirdre on Instagram, @dc_healthfitness. Myself @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch and www.jlynchpt.ie

Alan Murphy, head tutor of New Minds Fitness College, joins me for Episode Five of Conversation Matters. An experienced and extremely knowledgeable and well spoken professional, Alan shares his passion, knowledge and insights into a wide range of topics including: The Irish Fitness Industry ~ Irish Society and Obesity ~ Steroids/PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) ~ Possible Resolutions to the Current Irish Obesity Rates ~ The Traditional and Original Meaning of Health and Fitness - Has this been forgotten? ~ The Link between Health, Fitness & Social Media ~ The Future of the Irish Fitness Industry. Alan Murphy can be contacted @alan_murphy or @newmindsfitnesscollege. As always, you can find out more about Jerry Lynch Personal Training Centre at www.jlynchpt.ie and @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch across all my social media platforms. Mind yourselves, mind each other. ❤️🖤

Eire Óg and Cork native, Ciarán Sheehan, joins me for Episode Four of Conversation Matters. Call me slightly bias, but this is an exceptional conversation packed with value and advise and a very strong and fluent theme of the importance of having a reliable and approachable support system around you, throughout. Ciarán won a Senior Football All Ireland medal with Cork in 2010 and went on to sign a professional contract with Carlton Football Club, playing Australian Rules Football in Melbourne. A gentleman personified and a class-act, on-and-off the pitch, Ciarán's story is a fascinating one and to his credit he also spoke openly and honestly to me, in depth, about the following:

- Balancing sport demands and education at University

- The physical vs metal battle surrounding injury

- Live in Melbourne, Australia

- Adapting to life as a professional sportsman in AUS

- Returning home after 6 years - The re-action in Cork - The mental battle that can occur in this instance for a player who "didn't make it"

- Current employment and future plans

If you enjoy this podcast please share it on your social media and tag us - we would really appreciate it! :-) As always, you can find out more about Jerry Lynch Personal Training Centre at www.jlynchpt.ie and @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch across all my social media platforms.

Matt Cooney (@mcfuturefitness) joins me for Episode Three of Conversation Matters. Matt has years of experience coaching clients, both with face-to-face personal training and more recently in the online coaching space. Originally from Tipperary, Matt joined me live form Perth, Australia via Skype, the night before last to discuss all things fitness industry, coaching and nutrition related. Matt's honest and simplistic approach to coaching is admirable and has seen him transform 100's of peoples lives. Lots of value and keynote messages in this one for fellow coaches, clients and listeners - we hope you enjoy it! Be sure to follow Matt on social media, @mcfuturefitnes. Myself @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch and www.jlynchpt.ie 

Alice Cooper, a mental health & body confidence advocate joins me for Episode Two of Conversation Matters. In a really open and honest conversation, we discussed the following:

- Body Confidence & how "you can think yourself into a bad head-space". Alice explains her theory around how "self-acceptance is far more important than external acceptance".

- Social Media in 2020 and the intensity of social pressure - We discuss posting your good days vs posting your bad days and how social media is just an edited/filtered highlight reel of a person's life. Are we obsessed with comparing ourselves to others? The concept and value of privacy - is it completely lost in society today? Where will the resolution come from? Honest influencer's vs education.

- Alice discusses her own personal experience with negative attention and nasty comments & abuse online, and how she overcame this and deals with it today.

- The current fitness industry and the lack of regulation attached to the industry.

Be sure to follow Alice on Instagram, @aliceecooperrr. Myself @jlynchptcentre / @__jerrylynch and www.jlynchpt.ie