The Leen Eats Podcast

The Leen Eats Podcast

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Strength meets endurance as student athletes Padraig O'Callaghan (Paudie) and Ben Leen Smith take a deep dive into all things health, fitness and mindset related. Ben and Paudie share insights into their own training, discuss popular topics in the industry and provide tips on how you can take your health and fitness journey to the next level.

15/01/2022

The Leen Eats Paudcast #11- Flobater (Fou-Fou) Fares (Grappling with 300Km, tackling the 200Km and running the MMA scene)

The Leen Eats Paudcast is back with a bang as Season 2 kicks off with special guest Flobater (Fou-Fou) Fares. Flobater is an upcoming Irish MMA fighter with major ambitions for the future. Flobater has already competed for Ireland twice on the world stage having most recently competed in the 2021 championships in Sofia. Flobater has a phenomenal mindset that will undoubtedly see him achieving big things in the future. As if priming himself for optimal fighting performance wasn't enough, Flobater's fighting spirit saw him take on the 200km last April, becoming the youngest Irish man to have run the distance. Flobater discusses the dedication required for succeeding in the highest level whilst outlining his future plans for 2022 and beyond with his sights set on a professional fighting career coupled with his pursuit of the 300 km in the near future. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always please make sure to like, share and subscribe ! Every share goes a long way in helping us to grow the podcast and we've appreciated all the support we've received along the way. Make sure to check out our new instagram page @theleeneatspaudcast and find us on instagram @leen.eats and @paudie.powerlift

35 min
20/08/2021

The Leen Eats Paudcast #10: The Ultimate Olympic Review

Back after a brief Summer hiatus, Ben and Paudie give their take on the events that went down in Tokyo over the last few weeks. We look back on a games full of World & Olympic records, the greatest upsets as well as giving our take on some of the more unique events that took place during the games Ahead of the Q&A for episode 11, make sure to send your questions to @leen.eats or @paudie.powerlift We hope you enjoy this episode and as always don't forget to follow us on instagram @leen.eats & @paudie.powerlift. You can also find us on youtube @The Leen Eats Paudcast . As always please don't forget to like, subscribe and share if you enjoy the podcast.

42 min
06/07/2021

# 9 Don't sleep on the power of sleep - Are you getting the most from your time in bed ?

In this episode, Ben and Paudie explore various strategies on improving sleep quality. We also take a look at the importance of sleep and question some of the mechanisms behind why we sleep. We also take a look at some of the recent performances at the US olympic trials and the world strongest man competition. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always don't forget to follow us on instagram @leen.eats & @paudie.powerlift. You can also find us on youtube @The Leen Eats Paudcast . As always please don't forget to like, subscribe and share if you enjoy the podcast. PHILIPS HUE White & Colour Ambiance Bluetooth LED Bulb - https://www.currys.ie/ieen/smart-tech/smart-tech/smart-home/smart-lighting/philips-hue-white-colour-ambiance-bluetooth-led-bulb-b22-10200140-pdt.html?from=kelkoo&gclid=CjwKCAjw_o-HBhAsEiwANqYhp1E41crTahyerlFoP_2NvvRHrOcgClpOc8nMtMfHP31DOfPpFR52ABoCKbQQAvD_BwE Daylight Lamps- https://www.molloyspharmacy.com/p/lumie-sunrise-alarm/10081886?gclid=CjwKCAjw_o-HBhAsEiwANqYhp22_XezYeV8DzCzSnIlmxyoHwOSR7XWBto2YJa6nruyvusP9WI9RjhoCoogQAvD_BwE https://www.currys.ie/ieen/home-appliances/health-beauty/massage-and-well-being/wellbeing/lumie-bodyclock-spark-100-10195998-pdt.html?from=kelkoo&awc=5297_1625587359_aeacd722fccd827f5a504a3ac9a4f3b9&utm_source=Kelkoo(UK).com&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Affiliate

46 min
23/06/2021

Episode 8: Perfecting our approach to coffee with DB beans

We were delighted to be joined by David O'Connor & Brian Conroy of DBbeans for today's episode. DB beans is the coffee brand that is made by runners, for runners ☕️ Whether you’re using the (lightest) 5K, 10K , 21K or 42 K (strongest) blends, you will be sure to find a blend that meets your needs. Check out @dbbeans or visit www.dbbeans.ie to shop their latest range In this episode we take a look at our own experience in using coffee, some of the benefits of caffeine in exercise and some approaches to perfect the brewing and grinding of coffee beans. David and Brian are two well established marathon runners from Kildare who met through their shared passion for running and their love of coffee. Stay tuned to hear the lads approach to finding a work life balance whilst running while they also take the time to share some tips and insights they have picked up during their own running careers. Check out https://www.dbbeans.ie/pages/coffee-cheat-sheet for the coffee grinding cheat sheet

48 min
07/06/2021

The Leen Eats Paudcast #7: Cooking up a storm

As today mark's the official reopening of gyms, Ben and Paudie share their opinions on how you can make the most of your return to the weights room. With the easing of restrictions worldwide, Paudie and Ben give a brief preview of a summer filled with competitive sport. We hope you enjoy this episode and as always don't forget to follow us on instagram @leen.eats & @paudie.powerlift. You can also find us on youtube @The Leen Eats Paudcast . As always please don't forget to like, subscribe and share if you enjoy the podcast.

37 min
21/05/2021

The Leen Eats Paudcast #6 : 5 Things we wish we knew before we started running & lifting

We hope you enjoy this episode and as always don't forget to follow us on instagram @leen.eats & @padraigocallaghan

46 min
30/04/2021

Episode 5 :Nick Littlehales - Redefining our approach to sleep

We are delighted to be joined by sleep expert Nick Littlehales for episode 5 of the Leen Eats Paudcast. Nick is a world renowned elite sleep coach having worked with some of the biggest athletes across multiple sporting domains. Nick has worked with the worlds top footballers at the likes of Manchester City , Liverpool , Real Madrid , Manchester United , RB Leipzig, Arsenal and the English national team. Nick has also worked with the worlds leading cyclists at Team Sky & British cycling as well as work with the RFU, RFL and Olympic sailing teams. As the prospect of a European Super league happily lies in the past, it is quite clear that in the event that there was a European Super League, Nick would be at the forefront of the league's sleeping habits. In this episode Nick tackles many misconceptions surrounding sleep including the myth of 8 hours & blue light. Nick takes a holistic approach to sleep and places emphasis on what we do in the hours spent awake having the greatest effect on the quality of sleep we get each night. Nick also takes a look at the external factors affecting the wellbeing of modern day athletes and the strategies they use to gain balance in their routines Nick is the author of the bestseller, Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps, and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind. Unlike other books that discuss the importance of sleep , Nick emphasizes the power of sleep and gives a guide on how to optimize the sleep we get. Nick's book can be found in print and audiobook form on https://sportsleepcoach.com/ and it is also available on amazon. For all enquiries find Nick @_sportsleepcoach on instagram or visit https://sportsleepcoach.com/ We hope you take something from today's episode and please make sure to share the episode across all social media platforms if you enjoyed !

1hr 2min
16/04/2021

The Supplement Episode, because some pills are just too tough to swallow - The Leen Eats Paudcast Epsiode 4

Some pills are just too tough to swallow. In this episode, Paudie and Ben make swallowing those pills a lot easier as they take the time to digest some of those tough to swallow truths in their supplement tier list. Ben and Paudie give their take on supplements they feel can help to improve your training and overall wellbeing to deciphering which supplements are getting overhyped and will prove costly in the long run. It is important to remember that while supplements can be useful, they cannot make up for poor nutrition habits and routines. Supplementation should act to support your diet rather than forming the basis of it ! There are so many supplements that could have been looked at in this episode and more in depth episodes on specific supplements are definitely in the works ! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always don't forget to follow us on instagram @leen.eats & @padraigocallaghan

59 min
02/04/2021

The Leen Eats Paudcast Episode 3: Recovery is key

Ben and Paudie return for the third episode of The Leen Eats Paudcast. With a week to go until the end of challenge 24, Ben & Paudie discuss how challenge24 has helped to improve their routine. Paudie & Ben also discuss various recovery techniques that they have trialed in the past and try to dissect fact from fiction with common recovery tools and methods. There are so many aspects of recovery that we could have covered in this episode but we could only cover so much in 30 minutes. We both take our recovery very seriously and we can guarantee that detailed episodes looking at specific aspects of recovery (Sleep, hydration, nutrition) are coming soon. We hope that you enjoy this episode and please don't forget to like, subscribe and share when possible ! Find us on instagram @Leen.eats & @padraigocallaghan

34 min
05/03/2021

The Leen Eats Paudcast Episode 2: The mythbusters episode ft Challenge 24 recap

In this episode, Ben and Paudie take a deep dive into some prevailing myths in the health and fitness industry. Ben and Paudie also give a quick recap on their Challenge 24 journey. We encourage you all to join us for Challenge24. Don't forget to share your progress with the challenge by tagging us (@leen.eats)/(@padraigocallaghan) on instagram or by using #challenge24 For a more detailed layout of the challenges check out the link below https://www.instagram.com/p/CISrxe9JYCI/ We hope you enjoy the podcast and please don't forget help us out by sharing this across social platforms !

27 min
25/02/2021

The Leen Eats Paudcast Episode 1: All things challenge 24, laying the foundations for success this lockdown.

In this episode, Ben and Paudie discuss all things challenge 24. Challenge24 focuses on the idea that small changes compounded over time can go a long way in achieving our goals. Challenge 24 originated as a 24 day challenge in the build up to Christmas. We have added a twist this time around by trying to complete all 24 challenges every day for 40 days. This episode takes a deep dive into the challenges as we discuss our previous experiences with the challenge. We encourage you all to join us for Challenge24. Don't forget to share your progress with the challenge by tagging us (@leen.eats)/(@padraigocallaghan) on instagram or by using #challenge24 For a more detailed layout of the challenges check out the link below https://www.instagram.com/p/CISrxe9JYCI/ We hope you enjoy the podcast and please don't forget help us out by sharing this across social platforms !

29 min

11 Episodes

Strength meets endurance as student athletes Padraig O'Callaghan (Paudie) and Ben Leen Smith take a deep dive into all things health, fitness and mindset related. Ben and Paudie share insights into their own training, discuss popular topics in the industry and provide tips on how you can take your health and fitness journey to the next level.

Creator

The Leen Eats Podcast
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
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