The Uneducated PT Podcast
Welcome to my learning space. This is where I learn as much as I can from other people to make up for my lack of education and you get to come along for the self developing ride.
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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 muscle, and long-term consistency in the gym. From how they each got started lifting weights to the mistakes they wish they’d avoided, this conversation is packed with real-world advice for beginners and seasoned lifters alike. In this episode, we cover: How each speaker first got into strength training and how their motivation has evolve...
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 tackles big questions with honesty and insight. Ken begins by sharing his background, how he entered politics, and what drives his work as a TD for Cork North Central. The discussion then moves through key national topics, including: Whether Ireland is becoming a hostile place for LGBT people The Government’s shifti...
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, independence, and social media. We explore themes like:Why some women feel “cringe” posting their boyfriends onlineHow relationships went from being a status symbol to something people hideWhy singlehood is becoming an identity, not a waiting roomThe pressure to curate your love life for an audienceThe fear of settling or looking naiveThe role social media play...
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 industry shapes the way women see themselves, and what Sky has learned from ten years of coaching real women through real struggles. This conversation goes beyond training and nutrition. It's about identity, self-worth, and the small but powerful mindset shifts that ripple into every area of life.<br />If you’re a woma...
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, identity and media manipulation. We talk about his early life in Congo, moving to Ireland in 2001, learning the language, finding his place, and how Tallaght shaped both his personality and his outlook on Irish life. Tayem shares why he believes Irish people aren’t naturally racist, and how online outrage, media framing and political agendas often distor...
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 through expensive behaviours that are hard to fake. They break down the research on wedding spending and divorce, why big weddings sometimes mask insecurity rather than confidence, and how social media has completely changed how couples perform love in public. The conversation also touches on Irish wedding culture, the pressure to ke...
🎙️ Ep. 130 – Coaching, Change, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Lewis Potts
Description:<br />In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Lewis Potts — a coach, mentor, and thinker who’s played a huge role in my own growth over the past three years, both professionally and personally. Lewis has lived multiple lives in one — from American football player to party animal, to going through a massive fat loss transformation, open-heart surgery, and building a thriving coaching business that now helps coaches and clients around the world transform their lives. We dive deep into the psychology of change, behaviour, and what it really takes to help people grow — not just on th...
Ep 129 - She's In The Way ( Different Fallacies )
I bring Rob & Ger on to chat about different fallacies.
EP 128 – The Uneducated PT Podcast | Ger & Rob on Productivity
In this episode of The Uneducated PT Podcast, Ger and Rob dive into the real meaning of productivity — what it is, what it’s not, and how to actually get more done without burning out. They break down the myths around hustle culture, talk about how to find focus in a noisy world, and share the habits that keep them consistent in training, business, and life. It’s raw, honest, and full of practical takeaways you can apply today. 🎙️ Topics include:Why “being busy” isn’t the same as being productiveHow to structure your day for focus and flowManaging distractions and mental fatigu...
🎙️ Episode 127 — Dr. David Nolan: The Enhanced Games, Human Limits & the Future of Performance
This week on The Uneducated PT, we’re joined by Dr. David Nolan, sport scientist and lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at Dublin City University — and one of Ireland’s leading voices on performance, physiology, and ethics in sport. In this episode, we dive into the controversial world of the Enhanced Games — a proposed Olympics-style event where athletes can openly use performance-enhancing drugs. Dr. Nolan breaks down what this means for science, fairness, and the future of sport. We ask:Is the Enhanced Games about exploring human potential — or just selling enhancement drugs?What would it mean to live in a society...
