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Hello, my name is Alex Collins and welcome to the "The PrimeLife Podcast!" Join me on this show as I dissect and dig deeper into my guest's philosophies, attitudes, principles, beliefs, and mindset to try to understand how they excel and drive forward in life. I love having conversations with interesting and inspiring people and I believe we can all learn from each other no matter what path in life we have all chosen. I hope you enjoy the show, The PrimeLife Coach, Alex
The Bootcast is all about adventure, purpose & mental health. Travel Tales, Adventure Antics and Personal Stories of triumph from guests all around the world. Eugene Devereux, founder of the Irish Bootstrapper brand interviews people on this podcast & video series, with core themes of #MentalHealth, #Adventure and #FindingPurpose. Hopefully you can gain some value from these insights to help you in your own life or at least be entertained. Please leave a review or rating wherever you listen ...
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 seeking to maintain a healthy weight and relationship with food and we also discuss nutrition for endurance athletes. Peace and love, Con.
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 tough training session. Peace and love, Con.
Be the person you want others to be. Peace and love, Con.
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 we set our sights on. I have had a goal orientated mindset in certain times throughout my life but I felt it didn't allow me the flexibility necessary to gain a better understanding of myself. Peace an…
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 in mind. I think the modern day view on fat loss has plainly gotten out of control. I'll discuss this topic more in coming podcasts. Peace and love, Con.…
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 road to a sub 3 hour marathon. Peace and love, Con.
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 reacted to this major life change. Peace and Love, Con.
In this episode I discuss the end of PROJECT32 and many other facets of life. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I talk about day 31 - Waterford. The penultimate marathon of the project. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I talk about day30 - Wexford. We're in the thirties baby. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat about day 29 - Wicklow. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat about day 28 - Carlow. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I talk about day 27 - Kilkenny. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat about day 26 - Kerry. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat about day 25 - Limerick. I'm beginning to realise the power of PROJECT32. Peace and love, Con.
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.
In this episode I chat about day 23 - Tipperary. Peace and love, Con.
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.
In this episode I chat about day 21 - Kildare. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I talk about day 20 - Offaly. Bog, Friends and Lovely chats. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I talk about day 19 - Galway. Peace and love, Con.
In this episode I chat about day 18 - Westmeath. Hot. Hot. Hot. Peace and love, Con.
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 Gump. Peace and love, Con.
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.
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 and love, Con.
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 a loooong project and to keep focused. Peace and love, Con.
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.
In this episode I chat about day 12 Mao - more kindness and love from everyone towards the whole PROJECT32 crew. Peace and love, Con.
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.
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. Peace and love, Con.
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 the greenway which was okay but not ideal. All in all though I enjoyed todayy and was yet again reminded of the kindness of human beings. Peace and love, Con.…
In this episode I give a brief update on whats been going on in Project32 of late. Peace and love, Con.
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.
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. Just like with our mental health. Peace and love, Con.
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 love and so loved. I feel blessed. Peace and love, Con.
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. Always listen to the body and stay in tune with your inner workings. Peace and love, Con.
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 about the project in general. Peace and love, Con.
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 the road. Another day down. Thank you all. Peace and love, Con.
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. Peace and love, Con.
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, why I decided to do it in the first place and how I'm feeling about the impending challenge just around the corner. Peace and love, Con.
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Hell Week E5 Breakdown with Recruit #2 Karl Swan
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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 had a journey that mirrors my own in many ways. He struggled with self doubt and negative self talk but he is a perfect example of what self work and self love can achieve. Peace and love, Con.…
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Hell Week E4 Breakdown with Recruit #22 Jason Kane.
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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 we talked through Jay's time on the show. His interaction with the DS, other members of the recruits and the introspection and thoughts Jay had throughout the show and beyond. I was really impressed a…
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 event consisting of squeezing through the pipe. We discuss the timed march in detail and give some inside scoop on what took place. And we also discuss the rabbits and my interrogation by DS Ray Goggin…
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: Ultimate Hell Week where I am Recruit #11. I go through my experience of HW so far and I expand on some of the events we have done such as Hand-to-hand combat and Scratch. Listen, enjoy and give feedbac…
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 delve a little deeper to find out how she sees her life in swimming, how much of her identity is tied up in being a swimmer and how she has managed to stay at the top level for so long without burning o…
In this episode I chat with Forensic Psychologist Dr. Ríoghnach O'Leary. We discuss the psychological profile and background of sexual offenders, what might lead someone to commit sexual crime and we also discuss how reducing the stigma associated with sexual offenders would lead to fewer reoffenders. I came into this conversation with my own judge…
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Paddy Douglas - It's Already Happened.
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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 but admire Paddy following his journey to find a better understanding of Self. We chat about Self Sabotage, Affirmations and the ideas that the goals you want to achieve have already happened you jus…
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 soldier for almost 40 years. And how he pulled himself from the darkness of existential crisis after retiring from the army in his mid fifties.
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 I should conduct the interview. I also discussed how crows are the gangsters of the bird world. Peace and love, Con.
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 unfulfilled dreams to fuel my future dreams. Peace and love, Con.
