Iron Mindset Podcast

Iron Ian | THE IRON MINDSET

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Welcome to the Iron Mindset.

Listen and engage as your host, Iron Ian, delves into the stories and backgrounds of some of the most talented & insightful individuals that inhabit the realms of Health & Fitness and the mental fortitude that drives all of it.

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41 episodes

#36 Jake Brennan | Eamonn Harford | The Iron Mindset

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1h 55m
Mar 15
#35 Tristan Jacobs | Cillian O' Connor | The Iron Mindset

Tristan and Cillian return to the podcast. Support the podcast with a small donation each month. patreon.com/THEIRONMINDSET Sponsored by Powerlifting Motivation! Use Code 'IRONIAN'. https://shop.powerliftingmotivation.com/ Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear! Use Code 'IRONMINDSET'. https://konceptfitwear.com/ patreon.com/THEIRONMINDSET Sponsored by Powerlifting Motivation! Use Code 'IRONIAN'. https://shop.powerliftingmotivation.com/ Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear! Use Code 'IRONMINDSET'. https://konceptfitwear.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 27m
Mar 01
#34 Jack Thornton | The Iron Mindset

Jack Thornton has been a mainstay within the Irish Powerlifting Federation for years. He's served many roles; athlete, coach, referee, representing the country both as a lifter and as a handler. Now, all his hard work is being recognised; Jack recently became the Irish Open Team head coach. With this promotion, Jack will be an integral player in how team selection and standards are decided for the next competitive season. Before he got to this point, however, Jack had a long road filled with hardship, experiences and opportunities to learn. Support the podcast with a small donation each month. patreon.com/THEIRONMINDSET Sponsored by Powerlifting Motivation! Use Code 'IRONIAN'. https://shop.powerliftingmotivation.com/ Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear! Use Code 'IRONMINDSET'. https://konceptfitwear.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 37m
Feb 16
#33 Shauna Rahaman | The Iron Mindset

Colleagues. Co-workers. Team mates. Fellow students. Coach. Athlete. Friends. Shauna & Ian have been prominent figures in each other's lives since entering the fitness industry. From graduating image fitness to working in Flyefit to Ian becoming Shauna's coach. The duo have had many laughs and adventures together. Shauna's story, however, didn't have the most ideal beginning. Having experience with loss, eating disorders, anxiety & depression means Shauna's story rings true to many who have met her. Shauna has overcome many trials and tribulations to stand tall in the world of fitness and powerlifting as a beacon for those still in the midst of their own battles. Support the podcast with a small donation each month. patreon.com/THEIRONMINDSET Sponsored by Powerlifting Motivation! Use Code 'IRONIAN'. https://shop.powerliftingmotivation.com/ Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear! Use Code 'IRONMINDSET'. https://konceptfitwear.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 15m
Feb 02
#32 Gar Benn | The Iron Mindset

Gar Benn is known prominently within Irish Powerlifting as the man that runs CityGym in Limerick. However, during this appearance on the Iron Mindset, we learn just how ambitious Gar is, how many successful projects he's involved in, and his ever-present desire to keep making moves. Gar also tells the story of some incredibly challenging health issues in his teenage years to early adult life. Despite these hardships, Gar tells the stories with a smile and a laugh throughout. Support the podcast with a small donation each month. patreon.com/THEIRONMINDSET Sponsored by Powerlifting Motivation! Use Code 'IRONIAN'. https://shop.powerliftingmotivation.com/ Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear! Use Code 'IRONMINDSET'. https://konceptfitwear.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 36m
Jan 19
#31 Jody Stevens | The Iron Mindset

Jody Stevens has been a natural athlete all her life. Encouragement from her mother led her to many athletic pursuits and further education in physical fitness. Trying out a local powerlifting meet following a friend's suggestion, Jody started on the fast track to the top ranks of the sport domestically. Having put together some hugely impressive performances, Jody was all set for the international calendar in 2023. All of this took a turn at IrishPF Junior Nationals in April 2023. Support the podcast with a small donation each month. patreon.com/THEIRONMINDSET Sponsored by Powerlifting Motivation! Use Code 'IRONIAN'. https://shop.powerliftingmotivation.com/ Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear! Use Code 'IRONMINDSET'. https://konceptfitwear.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 1m
Jan 05
#30 Odyssey Strength | The Iron Mindset

In a special celebration for episode 30, Iron Ian is joined by the hosts of the Odyssey Strength Podcast. Adam & Conor collectively have extensive experience as coaches and athletes, as well as a keen interest in the future of Irish Powerlifting. Many topics come up between the 3 lads, all fueling potential future conversations. SUPPORT THE PODCAST - patreon.com/THEIRONMINDSET Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

2h 4m
Dec 22, 2023
#29 Beck Phillips | The Iron Mindset

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1h 35m
Dec 08, 2023
#28 James Hanley | The Iron Mindset

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1h 39m
Nov 24, 2023
#27 Alex Cremins | The Iron Mindset

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1h 59m
Nov 10, 2023
#26 Melvin Conteh | The Iron Mindset

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1h 30m
Oct 27, 2023
#25 Dysfunctional Patterns | The Iron Mindset

Cillian O' Connor, known on Instagram as Dysfunctional Patterns, MSc in Strength & Conditioning, has not always been the well rounded coach and athlete he is today. Cillian tells the story of how he discovered his love of resistance training, after spending his youth never excelling in any regular field sports. Now he helps others get stronger and more robust. He navigates the fitness industry and pokes fun at some out the outdated beliefs that still circulate by posting memes. Cillian discusses the potential future for fitness and what it might look like if more heavily regulated. Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 17m
Oct 13, 2023
#24 USAPL Ireland | Jay Farrant | Ian Benson | Gar Benn | The Iron Mindset

A monumental announcement for Irish Powerlifting. Jay Farrant of ABS Powerlifting, Ian Benson of Urban Barbell, and Gar Benn of CityGym are coming together to form USAPL Ireland. The 3 coaches discuss their motivations for moving in this direction and away from other federations. They outline their goals coming into the new year, as well as major plans in the future. While there are still many questions yet to be answered, this new platform will create more amazing opportunities for the athletes and those interested in breaking into the sport. Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

53m
Sep 29, 2023
#23 Ben Harrison | The Iron Mindset

Ben Harrison, a mainstay in the Irish Powerlifting scene, shares some of his thoughts on the Iron Mindset. Ben is a business owner; running KAOS Gym in Kildare. His business is based around getting the average gym goer to learn and enjoy the benefits of strength training. Ben has been around since the early days of the IrishPF and has witnessed the ever evolving landscape of powerlifting. Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 39m
Sep 15, 2023
#22 Eamonn Harford | Round 2 | The Iron Mindset

Eamonn Hartford returns for part 2. He discusses the extremes he's gone to for success. Including his weight gain. He also discusses the sensitive subject of female steroid use. Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 49m
Sep 01, 2023
#21 Dawn Steacy | The Iron Mindset

IPF World Championships athlete Dawn Steacy breaks the mould on stereotypical powerlifters. Competing at under 52kg, Dawn is one of Ireland's elite tested powerlifting stars. Having always been drawn to athletic outlets as a young person, Dawn found a love for barbell training. Her journey is made all the more inspirational when we learn of her daily management of Type 1 Diabetes. Dawn has become iconic among the diabetic community as proof positive that champions come from all walks of life. Though there are many hurdles to overcome, with the right attitude and support, you can achieve your goals. Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 31m
Aug 18, 2023
#20 Eamonn Hartford | The Iron Mindset

Veteran coach & strength athlete Eamonn Hartford opens the can of worms on steroid use. A mainstay in the sport, Eamonn has been around since the early days of Irish Powerlifting & Strongman. Extensive life experience and working with a diverse client base has also given him a unique perspective on what's important in training. Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 27m
Aug 04, 2023
BONUS EPISODE | Ben Craughwell | Round 4 | The Iron Mindset

Ben Craughwell returns to lend more insight into male health and offering fitness advice that you can unitise today. This bonus episode is a thank you for all of our listener support so far. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 44m
Jul 21, 2023
#19 Adam Phillips | The Iron Mindset

Adam Phillips, the founder & head coach of Odyssey Strength, comes to the Iron Mindset. Over the past 5 years, Adam has become one of the most experienced and respected coaches in Ireland. He's travelled with the Irish Team on numerous occasions and has become an invaluable resource to many in the community. Adam and Ian discussed the previous animosity between ABS Powerlifting and Odyssey Strength. The future of powerlifting and the IPF. His own approach to coaching and how Odyssey Strength began. The Odyssey Strength Blog - https://www.odysseystrength.ie/blog Sponsored by Koncept Fitwear - https://konceptfitwear.com/discount/ironmindset?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscount-yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 42m
Jul 14, 2023
BONUS EPISODE | Ben Craughwell | Round 3 | The Iron Mindset

Ben Craughwell returns to lend more insight into male health and offering fitness advice that you can unitise today. This bonus episode is a thank you for all of our listener support so far. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 40m
Jul 07, 2023
#18 Richeal Ria | Round 2 | The Iron Mindset

Richeal returns to the podcast. After having a less than stellar outing at IrishPF Last Chance in December 2022, Richeal took time to reevaluate what she wanted from powerlifting. Navigating the rigours of TUEs, the advantages of the ABS Series being untested, and introducing her own athletes to the sport, Richeal is firmly set on enjoying herself in powerlifting. Following on from conversations off air, Richeal adds her voice to the debate around obesity and how we can help; both as fitness professionals and as a society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 52m
Jun 30, 2023
#17 Tristan Jacobs | Round 2 | The Iron Mindset

Tristan Jacobs returns, once again, to dispel more training misinformation. How overanalying movement can lead to regression and over complicate the process. Tristan also shares a story closer to home. After months of stubbornly pushing through, Tristan was diagnosed with hypogonadism; a condition in men when they're producing little to no testosterone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 37m
Jun 16, 2023
#16 Steven Tierney | The Iron Mindset

Entrepreneur, business owner, and fellow podcast host, Steven Tierney, comes to the Iron Mindset Podcast. A veteran coach in Irish fitness, Steven talks about training trends when he first entered the industry and how things have changed. From being sacked from his first personal training job to opening his own studio. Steven now runs Strong Transformation Studios; the most popular semi private training facility in North Fingal Dublin. STS has become known for it's Transformation marketing and results based training. This has become something of a controversial topic in the industry in recent years. After Steven and his staff underwent their own photoshoot prep, he recounts firsthand his own experiences with the process. As the host of his own podcast, LEAN IN, Steven deep dives into many of the topics discussed here, with his friends and colleagues. He is no stranger to gruelling workouts, restrictive diets, disordered eating, and sleepless nights. He's a man who loves a challenge and uses this knowledge to help his clients navigate the many pitfalls in the fitness industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 37m
Jun 02, 2023
#15 Jay Farrant | The Iron Mindset

One of the most prominent figures in Irish Powerlifting, Jay Farrant, is finally on the Iron Mindset Podcast. The most requested guest to date, Jay has quite the back story. Enlisting in the Armed Forces in the height of the war, Jay was deployed as a member of the Queen's Dragoon Guard. While on tour, Jay learned many valuable lessons about leadership, camaraderie, discipline and taking action in the face of adversity. After returning home, Jay moved to Ireland, where he met Bryan Kavanagh, owner of the ABS Gym; a personal training studio. Jay became a highly successful trainer in his own right, eventually establishing ABS Powerlifting Sunday at 9am. This tradition is still practiced today, with Sunday Mass being a huge piece of ABS culture. As his involvement in the sport grew, Jay recounts his experiences at events like Battle of the Boyne, eventually leading a few key players to establish the Irish Powerlifting Federation. As his vision for the sport expanded, Jay put together the inaugural ABS PRO in 2018. Little did he know, this would become one of the biggest events in Europe. There are so many experiences and stories in this one. I hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 44m
May 19, 2023
#14 Ian Benson | The Iron Mindset

The founder of Urban Barbell, Ian Benson, on the Iron Mindset Podcast. Ian is one of Ireland's most renowned powerlifting coaches. His story, however, really all started years prior when, after being tagged in a picture on Facebook and realising how obese he'd become, Ian made a series of decisions that started him down the path to his involvement in numerous businesses and coaching some of Ireland's best athletes. He's fought through divorce, injury, sleeping on his office floor, weight fluctuations, and a multitude of other setbacks to stand today as one of the key players in Irish Powerlifting, aswell as one of its elite competitors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 30m
May 05, 2023
#13 Dean Merton - The Iron Mindset

Longtime friend and pro wrestler, Dean Merton, joins Iron Ian for a trip down memory lane. The two strength coaches reminisce about getting their start in pro wrestling. The many adventures they had up and down the road, and some of the characters they met along the way. Dean speaks candidly about body image issues that still impact him to this day. How comments were made to him when he was a teenager that led him to experiment with fad diets and punishing exercise plans. Dean now runs DSC gym, where he helps people get in shape and avoid the numerous pitfalls that he himself overcame. He still wrestles actively to this day, under the name Alexander Dean. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 35m
Apr 21, 2023
#12 Jayne Jones - The Iron Mindset

Jayne Jones joins Iron Ian to discuss her entry into powerlifting while attending college. How this facilitated her meeting new friends and opening up the door to many opportunities. Jayne speaks on how much getting to wear the Team Eire singlet meant to her, and how important the sport is to her. Jayne discusses jumping at the opportunity to work with Eleiko and moving country. While all this was going on, she completed her internship with The Strength Guys, and now also works with their team as a Performance Nutrition Coach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 35m
Apr 07, 2023
#11 Kym Murray - The Iron Mindset

Kym Murray joins Iron Ian to discuss her entry into powerlifting, rising up the ranks to represent Ireland in the u47kg category and attaining her Masters at the same time. Having achieved all she could as an u47kg athlete, Kym discusses the decision to move up a weight class. All the pros & cons this brought, and the value of having a coach to guide the process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 28m
Mar 24, 2023
#10 Becoming a Better Man with Ben Craughwell - The Iron Mindset

Premiere Online Coach Ben Craughwell returns. Taking a step away from powerlifting to focus on the Better Man Project. Ben is all set on helping as many people as possible. In this episode, Ben offers advice to those aiming to get their diet and training in order to achieve their best physique ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 21m
Mar 10, 2023
#9 Jake Brennan | Round 2 - The Iron Mindset

Back by popular demand, Jake Brennan joins Iron Ian to discuss his new mantle of Ireland's Strongest Coach and how this has caused friction online with another powerlifter. His fear of what life might be like without steroids and how he's prepared for his biggest total ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironmindsetpodcast/support

1h 24m
Feb 24, 2023