Hey Everyone, hope you’re well, Lee here. This is just a short episode to let you know how I got on with my 9 hour treading water challenge on World Drowning Prevention Day 2023. Have a listen and it would be great if you could send in a voice message with any questions, support messages or queries. Take care, Lee.…

Have a listen as I prepare for my 9 hour tread for the RNLI Newcastle Co. Down Lifeboat Station. Click the link to Donate - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lee-havern?utm_term=BggMjdGJX - Thanks very much everyone. Fit Mind Matters.

Today I wanted to chat about alcohol on our relationship with it. Let me know your thoughts and you can email us on fitmindmatters@gmail.com Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters.

Good Morning Everyone. Chatting to you at sunrise on this awesome Monday morning. Have a listen and we would love you to get in touch either by email - fitmindmatters@gmail.com - or voice note - https://anchor.fm/fit-mind-matters/message - Have a great day everyone 🤙. Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters.…

Hey Everyone, hope you’re keeping well. Listen to todays episode where I chat about past, present and future of Fit Mind Matters Podcast. We really want to hear from you, email us at fitmindmatters@gmail.com but we would really love you to send a voice memo - https://anchor.fm/fit-mind-matters/message - Thanks Everyone and Let’s Get This Thing Movi…

Hey Everyone and Happy New Year (on January 25th😁). Just a short episode on New Years Resolutions and Goals. Also, if you would like to join us for a LIVE Podcast episode just reply in the community section or email us on fitmindmatters@gmail.com - Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters.

Seasonal Affective Disorder - What is It? Check out this episode to find out. Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters.

Lee chats about content and why we pressure ourselves to put as much of it out there as possible. Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters.

Do you ever just sit in silence? Do you find it difficult? This week Lee chats about the importance of taking some time out. Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters - https://www.platinumtraininginstitute.com/fit-mind-matters/

Do you start the day off thinking about the end of the day? Time to slow down and focus. Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters - https://www.platinumtraininginstitute.com/fit-mind-matters/

Lee chats about the words “What If...” - We would love to hear your thoughts/comments by clicking the following link - https://anchor.fm/fit-mind-matters/message - Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters.

Just a short podcast to chat about Mental Health Awareness Week. To submit your comments/questions just click the following link - https://anchor.fm/fit-mind-matters/message - Health and Happiness, Fit Mind Matters.

Overall Health - What All is Included?Don't forget Play and Job/Career also.Thanks very much Everyone and Take CareHealth and HappinessFit Mind Mattersبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Hey EveryoneIt has been quite a while since we recorded a PodcastJust a short message today.If you have any comments or suggestions just send us an email to fitmindmatters@gmail.comHealth and HappinessFit Mind Mattersبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Hello EveryoneThis is our first Podcast in just over 3 months. We are glad to be back.Today, Lee chats about decluttering physical and digital items which can help to clear your mind and focus on what's important.Any questions/comments just send us an email to fitmindmatters@gmail.comHealth and HappinessFit Mind Mattershttps://www.platinumtrainingi…

Today Lee and Warren had a chat about Choices. Nutrition, Lifestyle, Training - All Choices.If you would like to be on the Vodcast with us or have any ideas/questions/comments please email us at fitmindmatters@gmail.comHere are a few links that Lee and Warren chatted about:Most Powerful Strategy To Reprogram Your Mind - Dr Joe Dispenza:https://yout…

Today Lee had a chat with Vivian McKinnon, Founder of Hydro-Ease in Northern Ireland. They chat about how to look after yourself during these unprecedented times. Havening, Floatation, Breathing are just a few of the topics discussed in this Vodcast.Check out the Hydro-Ease website below for all of the services offered and also for the free faceboo…

Hey EveryoneHope you're keeping well and staying safe.Today Lee and Warren decided to do FMM's 2nd Vodcast to chat about what's been happening over this past week. If you would like to join our conversation about Mental Health/Mindset or have any questions or would just like to talk please get in touch on fitmindmatters@gmail.comHealth and Happines…

Hello Everyone, Lee here.Today I had a chat with Jade Yap who works with the Mental Health Foundation in London. (Just a note that this was recorded before the UK Lockdown)I first met Jade as part of the 'Empowering People through Physical Activity' project which we (Platinum Training Institute) were part of. We had a great chat about the project a…

Lee and Warren chat about what they've been up to during self isolation and keeping busy. If you have anything that you would like us to discuss then please get in touch, or if you have something you would like to chat about why not join us..Health and HappinessFit Mind MattersEmailfitmindmatters@gmail.comWebsitehttps://www.platinumtraininginstitut…

Gratitude In this podcast, Karen reflects on gratitude and shares information from Stress Control, an evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) class, created by Dr Jim White.Take care,FMMhttps://www.stresscontrol.org/homeبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Hey Everyone, Warren here.A quick question today 'are you in control of you? Do you look to better your health and have control of it? I'm in the middle of an experiment on myself and will be coming back in a few weeks on this podcast to share.WarrenHealth and HappinessFMMبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Today Karen is in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen enjoying the peace and tranquility of the Royal Danish Horticultural Society gardens. She also talks through answers to questions she asked Rain Burkeen, a personal trainer based in SATS BLOX, on health, happiness and wellbeing in Denmark. Thanks so much Rain for your really interesting and informative an…

Hey Everyone, Lee here.Today I recorded a very short Podcast by the sea just talking about slowing down. I won't say any more.Have a Great WeekIf you have any comments or questions we would love to hear from you on fitmindmatters@gmail.comHealth and HappinessFMMبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Hey EveryoneHope You're Well, Lee here.I recorded this episode while I was in Saudi Arabia and thought I would chat through the results of a survey I sent out for my business Platinum Training Institute.Some very interesting answers and opinions. Have a listen and then check out the link below for the full results.https://www.platinumtraininginstit…

Hey Everyone, Warren here.Life can be busy and we can get caught up in being busy and not appreciating ourselves and what we have. Instead. always looking for the next thing or fault with ourselves. Today take a few moments for you. Be grateful.Have a Great Week Everyone.If you have any comments/questions just email us at fitmindmatters@gmail.comHe…

In this podcast, Karen talks to her friend Richard who recently started park running and they explore the challenges and benefits of new exercise.For more information on Parkrun UK visit:www.parkrun.org.ukHealth and Happiness,FMMبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Happy New Year Everyone,Welcome to the first Podcast of 2020.Today I was walking around Trinity College in Dublin so I am sure you will hear plenty going on in the background.In this episode I mention the research project that my business (Platinum Training Institute) were a partner in called "Empowering People through Physical Activity". This proj…

Today I sat down with the newest member of the Fit Mind Matters Team Aine Sutton. Check out this week's Podcast as we chat about Yoga, Psychology, Mental Health and Coffee/Ferrero Rocher Lattes lol We would love to hear your thoughts and you can email us at fitmindmatters@gmail.comEnjoyHealth and HappinessLeeFMM…

In today’s podcast, Karen from the Fit Mind Matters team talks about music and mental health and the effect music can have when exercising at the gym.The resources Karen refers to can be found below:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/23/no-space-bad-thoughts-with-techno-playlisthttps://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2014.949835 Have a Grea…

Hello Again EveryoneToday, Myself and Warren sat down and chatted about how our challenges went.I challenged Warren to become Vegan for 1 week.Warren challenged me to become Carnivore for 1 week.Complete Opposites.Check out our conversation which we recorded in Botanic Gardens, Belfast.Enjoy and if you have any comments/questions please get in touc…

Hello there EveryoneThis is just a short Update in regards to the challenges that Warren and I have set for each other. I challenged Warren to become Vegan for 7 Days.Warren challenged me to become Carnivore for 7 Days.Simple.Have a listen to how things are going.Have a Great Week and if you have any comments or suggestions please contact us at: fi…

Hello there EveryoneToday I thought I would record a short note on Fresh Air and what the benefits are.Any thoughts just get in touch at fitmindmatters@gmail.comTake CareLeeFMMبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Today myself and Warren decided to do something a wee bit different and set each other a 1 week challenge.Have a listen to see what we challenged each other to do.If you have any suggestions/advice on our challenges please get in touch ON fitmindmatters@gmail.comHealth and HappinessFMMبقلم Fit Mind Matters

Hello EveryoneThis week I decided to get the Fit Mind Matters team to do a short voice memo to introduce themselves and speak about what they will be doing going forward.Have a listen to Warren,Karen and Nicola and let us know your thoughts at fitmindmatters@gmail.comHealth and HappinessLeeFit Mind Mattershttps://www.platinumtraininginstitute.com/f…

Hello there Today's Podcast is about Fear and how we can eliminate it. I just finished a session in the Infrared Sauna and decided to record this while overlooking Carlingford Lough.In the Podcast I mention a YouTube video I recorded with one of our students at Platinum Training Institute - www.platinumtraininginstitute.com Below is the link to tha…

Hello Everyone and Welcome Back.Yes, it's been quite a while since our last Podcast (May 2018 to be exact). Today's guest is Warren McKeown who is a very close friend of mine and has been for a number of years. Warren has now joined Fit Mind Matters and will helping us spread the message.We actually did a separate Podcast in January this year if yo…

Brought to you from the Hairy Lemon (Pub) in Dublin City Centre. As the Guinness settles the conversation starts. Lee and Warren talk about Time Zones, January, New Starts, Behaviours, Social Media, Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Bullshit and Everything in Between. The only rule is we don't stop until the Pint is Gone. Look out for Episode 2 in anothe…

Today I had a chat with Mark Beare, Co-Founder of The Collective Gym (along with Gary Mc Teggart)on the Ravenhill Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I chatted with Gary in the previous episode, check it out also - https://soundcloud.com/fit-mind-matters/026-gary-mcteggart-the-collective It was Mark's turn this time. We had a walk through Botanic Ga…

Today I had a chat with Gary McTeggart, Co-Founder of The Collective Gym (along with Mark Beare)on the Ravenhill Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I have known Gary for a few years now as he was actually one of our students at Platinum Training Institute when gaining his Health and Fitness qualifications. The message that they are trying to spread…

My guest today is Bryan Falchuk and he has an inspiring story; he went from being obese and depressed to running marathons. He’s faced nearly losing his wife to illness while their young son watched. He became vegan in just one day. He got his masters from a top school and rose to a senior executive position in a successful business. And now he’s a…

Today I met up with Lee Tracey (Awesome First Name lol) to talk about Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness. We met in a great wee coffee shop in Dublin called Joe's and had a sneaky brownie and chocolate ball while recording this lol. After our conversation I went to one of Lee's classes in the Yoga Hub which was fantastic as it really set me up for th…

Today I caught with with Sarah Doyle of The Better Life Project (for the second time on the Podcast) and boy does she have a very busy time of it at the minute.She has a massive Seminar, a book launch and she is also getting married, all in the space of 3 weeks. We had a little dander along the canal in Dublin and chatted about all of the above inc…

This morning I met up with Patrick Anderson who is an Education and Training Officer for AWARE NI - A Northern Ireland Charity who deliver mental health and well being programmes into communities, schools, colleges, universities and workplaces. These programmes include programmes such as Mood Matters, Living Life to the Full, Mental Health First Ai…

In May this year I was at SportsMind 2017 in Dublin which was a fantastic event based on Mental Health in the Health/Fitness/Sport Industry. Dr Fionnula McHale was one of the speakers and I knew straight away I wanted to have her on the Podcast and was delighted when she said Yes, she was so passionate about this subject.This Podcast is quite short…

Today's Guest is Lisa Hughes who is an Executive Coach Facilitator and a Mindfulness Teacher who is looking to take Mindfulness in to everyday life. We had a great chat about all of life's challenges and also why Mindfulness and Meditation are a big part of her own life. I really enjoyed chatting with Lisa who is an awesome lady and if you would li…

I had an Awesome time today recording this Podcast with Sarah Doyle of the Better Life Project. Sarah is a Life Coach, Mentor and Public Speaker who provides Confidence Coaching, Clarity Sessions and Mentorship programmes for women, based in Dublin and also via Skype. Sarah also set up L-School which is an online learning community exclusively crea…

It has been a couple of months since Keith - www.worthliving.co - and I recorded a Podcast purely down to how busy it has been for me over the past few months. Moving house, moving office and also I have been completely floored with my energy levels. Once the dark nights and mornings came in I have been a disaster. Lack of energy, no real desire to…

It's been a couple of months since my last Podcast so today I decided to record my first solo one. A short episode just touching on this time of year, low energy, lack of motivation and what we should do to help ourselves shake out of this low mood. I recorded today in Skerries just outside of Dublin which is one of my favourite places to go to. I …

Keith Anderson (Worth Living) and Myself chatted about his career as a lawyer and how not being able to share his day meant that he was keeping a lot inside. Being unable to vent is one of the major no no's when it comes to taking care of your Mental Health. Hope you enjoy this conversation.Check out Keith's Website/Blog at www.worthliving.coKeith …