The Inside Strength Podcast: Recent Episodes

Matthew McMahon

The Inside Strength podcast centres around personal development, training and nutrition.

This show covers a wide range of important topics hearing from those at the top level within their field of expertise who don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk showcasing throughout their lives the Inside Strength it takes to persevere and succeed.

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This weeks episode of the Inside Strength podcast is with special guest James Melville.

Owner & coach within the compound room in Lisburn & 2x British BNBF champ!

We talk in depth about 

Q1) How did you first get into natural bodybuilding? (What/who inspired you?) 

Q2) What competitions have you competed in & talk us through the day / experience?

Q3) Right let’s dive into how to optimise muscle building for a natural athlete? (Certain muscle groups) 

Q4) Talk us through your training / nutrition when BB when in season versus off season?

Q5) Advice for someone thinking of getting into the sport & competing for the first time & how to strike the balance between extrinsic / intrinsic motivation?

Q6) Who else should I get onto the podcast to speak about Natural BB?

Quick Fire

  • favourite bodybuilding pose? 

  • Greatest bodybuilder of all time?

  • 1 thing people often get wrong about BB?

And much more! 

Be sure to tag me & James in your stories if you enjoyed & be sure to give a 5 star review when you can 🌟

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This weeks episode of the Inside Strength Podcast is with special guest AJ Morris. 

Natural Bodybuilding Champion at British, European & World Level & Pro Athlete. Founder Of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide. 

We talk in depth about 

Q1) How did you first get into natural bodybuilding? (What/who inspired you?) 

Q2) What competitions have you competed in & talk us through the day / experience?

Q3) Right let’s dive into how to optimise muscle building for a natural athlete?

Q4) Talk us through your training / nutrition when BB when in season versus off season?

Q5) Advice for someone thinking of getting into the sport & competing for the first time & how to strike the balance between extrinsic / intrinsic motivation?

Q6) Who else should I get onto the podcast to speak about Natural BB?

Quick Fire

  • favourite bodybuilding pose? 

  • Greatest bodybuilder of all time?

  • 1 thing people often get wrong about BB?

And much more! 

Be sure to tag me & AJ in your stories if you enjoyed & be sure to give a 5 star review when you can 🌟

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This weeks episode of the Inside Strength podcast is with special guest Matthew Norrby. Founder of MJN Fit & Natural Bodybuilding Champion from Northern Ireland. 

We talk in depth about 

Q1) How did you first get into natural bodybuilding? (What/who inspired you?) 

Q2) What competitions have you competed in & talk us through the day / experience?

Q3) Right let’s dive into how to optimise muscle building for a natural athlete?

Q4) Talk us through your training when BB when in season versus off season?

Q5) Talk us through your nutrition when BB when in season versus off season?

Q6) Advice for someone thinking of getting into the sport & competing for the first time & how to strike the balance between extrinsic / intrinsic motivation?

Q7) Who else should I get into the podcast to speak about natural BB?

And much more! 

Be sure to tag me & Matthew in your stories if you enjoyed & be sure to give a 5 star review when you can 🌟

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The Inside Strength Podcast is back with a BANG with special guest Sean Casey! This is one you definitely want to listen to!

In this episode I had the pleasure of recording an epic podcast with Sean who was an absolute gent & as genuine as they come! Sean for anyone who may not know has built a following on TikTok of over 2 million currently & over 230k on Instagram posting educational, valuable & entertaining content making fitness easier to understand for the everyday person wanting to make progress.

Sean has also built 4 business in the space of 2 years, one of which is the "Social Circle" teaching ambitious people his exact proven methods on how to grow their socials to impact & help more people with their own product or services.

In this podcast we cover Sean's back story to how he got to where he is now, TikTok "Icks" & Positives, what direction Sean sees social media going with Instagram versus TikTok, his time spent in Marbella (Good, Bad & In Between) & MUCH MORE including a few barks from his dog haha!

Hope You Enjoy!

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In this podcast I have the pleasure of welcoming Gavin Ryan onto the podcast, An Inside Strength member whose story since the new year has been inspirational for so many people. His lifestyle took a complete 180 & over the last 6 months worked towards his first ever physique photoshoot achieving 60lbs+ Fat Loss & INSANE natural conditioning on his first ever physique photoshoot with one of the best changes I've ever seen from anyone over my last 7 years of coaching! Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode I sit down with my 1-1 boxing coach Ryan Burnett Former Unified Bantamweight World Champion, having held the WBA and IBF titles between 2017 and 2018. We talk in depth about the mindset behind achieving world champion status in his sport of Boxing. Dealing with people around you who just aren't built the same & his relentless attitude to keep progressing in other areas of his life. A very inspirational, motivational & thought provoking discussion. Hope you enjoy!

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In this solo episode I talk through the 10 simple action steps you need to take in order to break through strength plateaus in your gym workouts and smash a new PB! Why it may be happening for you right now & how to set yourself up for 2022 being the year you become the strongest you have ever been!

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In this solo episode I talk about my own personal fitness goals of 2022 with Boxing, how I plan to achieve them & the actions steps you need to take to achieve your own fitness goals in 2022. 

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Dr Josh Williamson - Adaptable Nutrition For Long Term Success. In this episode we focused on how nutrition is not a "one size fits all approach." That it should be fluid and ever interchanging to match your goals, lifestyle & current circumstances. We also touched on how "Health" is much more than just the physical aspect, with the "6 Pillars Of Health." Finishing off with some of the mistakes we made when first starting out with our own fitness journeys! Hope you enjoy!

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Episode Number 12 Of The Inside Strength Podcast With Focus Gym Owner Darragh McGeown

This podcast was all about the life during lockdown, opinions expressed about current situations & the ways Darragh is helping his local community with his new south shore project helping young men and women with their mental health along with cold water training benefits & much MUCH more!

It was a pleasure to speak Darragh as always!

Hope you enjoy, if you did..be sure to tag me in your stories and let me know 😊

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Episode Number 11 Of The Inside Strength Podcast With Kilmarnock First Team Goalkeeper & Irish International Danny Rogers.

This podcast was all about the life of a progressional footballer & how we both started our journeys together when we first started our professional footballer days! It was a pleasure to speak Danny after years past of playing with him! 

Hope you enjoy, if you do be sure to tag me in your stories and let me know 😊

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This podcast was all about being straight up with life at the moment during lockdown from a young man's perspective. It was a pleasure to speak to both of these young men, who are both good friends going back years to even the school days with myself! In this podcast we talked about their back stories, how they started their own successful podcast & the things us young guys go through during lockdown in relation to our physical and mental health! This was an epic laid back chat with two down to earth guys! Hope you enjoy!

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It was a pleasure to have Dr. Aaron Horschig on as todays special guest on the Inside Strength Podcast. Aaron is better known as "Squat University" across the social media platforms. He is a physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, speaker and writer. In this episode we covered how Aaron got to where he is at today, his first time visiting Ireland tasting Guinness, common injuries within the gym & of course squats in depth! Be sure to tag me "TheInsideStrengthCoach" on instagram if you enjoyed this podcast! 

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David Ross - GB Wheelchair Rugby, Fitness & His Inspiring Story. It was a pleasure to talk with David (the longest serving Inside Strength Online member & good friend) about his own personal inspiring story, how he has persevered through his own personal tough times with his life changing injury & now setting his sights on making the starting team for GB wheelchair rugby Paralympics team! Truly Inspiring. 

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Comedy, Football & Fitness with special guest Shane Todd. In this podcast we covered Shane's back story, how he got into comedy & the years it took to finally go full time with it! How he got into fitness, working with Inside Strength as a client himself & his love for football! His best experiences interviewing home grown talent such as Rory McIlroy, The Northern Ireland Team & Jamie Dornan! I really enjoyed this one & I hope you do too! Any feedback be sure to tag me on Instagram "TheInsideStrengthCoach."

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Be your own boss in life with Phil Graham. In this episode we dived into how Phil got started within the fitness industry being diagnosed with diabetes from a young age. How he leads from the front within his own tribe & how clarity on your life mission will take you through the tough times during business and personal life circumstances. Phil is a leader within the fitness industry and this podcast is perfect for anyone thinking of following their own passion and starting their own business!

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Simplify Nutrition For Long Term Success With Scott Baptie. In this podcast we covered Scott's back story, the common mistakes made by beginners getting into fitness, how to actually enjoy your nutrition for long term success & much more more! Really enjoyed this catch up with an old friend! Any feedback to the podcast itself, please let me know via instagram "The Inside Strength Coach."

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Following your passion & trusting yourself above all else. In this podcast we covered Joe's back story, how he followed his one true passion to get to where he is today. How leading from the front in your own life will push & pull certain people away & overall how to have the courage to deal with set backs along the way! I really enjoyed speaking with Joe, such an enthusiastic & inspiring person to have a conversation with! Hope you enjoy! 

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In this episode we covered how someone can start their own fitness journey after a period of time off. Our own back stories of how we get into fitness & even played football at a younger age against one another. How to make fitness part of your own lifestyle & not let metrics define you! Hope you enjoy!

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Perseverance & Having Love For What You Do with special guest Colin Geddis. In this podcast we covered Colin's back story and how he persevered against what most were doing to get to where he is today. Colin's appreciation for jiu jitsu & how he trains currently. How being authentic & doing something for the love of it will get you so much further & how Colin balanced some tougher times in his own personal life with extreme success within her career. Overall, what a fantastic chat & guy to be around. Hope you Enjoy!

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It starts from within with special guest Pat Divilly

In this podcast we covered

Pat's back story and how he persevered through the tough times to where he is today

How to set goals & how it starts with WHY

How to be present and enjoy the process

How Pat’s simplistic approach to life has increased his internal happiness

Overall - what a first start to the podcast if you are into personal development - this episode is for you - I know I learnt a lot.