On Your Own Time Podcast

Declan Toland
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hosted by declan Toland, On your own time podcast real stories, Real people, Real conversations . podcast shines a light on journeys, experiences, and passions of people from all walks of life. from sports and community involvement to business, military service, personal challenges and inspiring achievements, every guest brings a unique story worth sharing our aim is simple : to have honest conversations that inform, inspire and entertain. whether your looking for motivation, insight, a good laugh, or fresh perspective, you'll find it here. new episodes released regularly.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    John Connaughton | Combat Medic • Hybrid Athlete • Former Bodybuilder

    John Connaughton | Combat Medic • Hybrid Athlete • Former Bodybuilder What does it take to build a life around discipline, resilience, and constantly pushing your limits? This week on On Your Own Time, I sit down with John Connaughton—an Irish Defence Forces Combat Medic, personal trainer, former competitive bodybuilder, and hybrid athlete. We dive into: His journey through the Defence ForcesThe highs and lows of competitive bodybuildingWhy he made the move into hybrid trainingThe mindset needed to overcome setbacks and stay consistentNutrition, coaching, and helping others become the best version of themselvesJohn shares honest stories, valuable lessons, and practical advice that anyone can take away—whether you’re in the military, into fitness, or simply looking for motivation to keep moving forward. If you enjoy real conversations with real people, this episode is for you. Please follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share this episode. Every follow, listen, and share helps us reach more people and continue bringing you inspiring stories each week. Technical Note Unfortunately, we experienced unexpected technical issues during this recording, which affected parts of the video and audio quality. Rather than lose such a great conversation, we decided to release the episode as it was. Thank you for your patience and understanding—we’re already working to make sure future episodes are back to the quality you expect.

    1h 22m

  2. Jul 2

    Episode 5 Brian Kennady

    Episode 5 | Brian Kennady | On Your Own Time This week on On Your Own Time, I’m joined by Brian Kennady for an honest conversation about the people, experiences, and values that have shaped his journey. We talk about the mentors who inspired him throughout his career, the places he’s travelled, the opponents he’s faced, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Brian also shares his thoughts on helping others, staying true to your values, dealing with setbacks, overcoming injuries, coping with loss, and finding a way forward when life gets tough. It’s a conversation about resilience, perspective, and the importance of never giving up—packed with honest stories, practical advice, and a few laughs along the way. Available this Thursday on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. If you’ve ever faced a setback, needed a bit of motivation, or simply enjoy hearing real conversations with inspiring people, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Like, follow, comment, and share. On Your Own Time – Real people. Real stories. No script

    54 min

  3. Jun 25

    From Devlin to Flight Sargent\ A story of service, sobriety & leadership

    in episode 4, we sit down with proud Westmeath man to hear his remarkable Journey. Growing up in Delvin, Joining the Defence Forces in 2006, Rising through the ranks, and making the life changing decision to become sober in 2009, this is conversation about resilience discipline and staying true to your values. Whether you're interested in military life, leadership, or simply enjoy hearing genuine irish stories, theres something here for everyone. If You Enjoyed this episode, dont forget to like, Subscribe, and turn on Notifications so you never miss a future episode

    1h 35m

  4. Jun 18

    Kierian Mc keown Running Coach

    This week we chat to a former athlete, Former Uefa & Elite League of Ireland Fitness Coach We talk about his journey though fitness and his experiences, and the importances of consistency in training, and lessons he learned from yers of coaching runners of all abilities. we also explore his work as a personal trainer and pilates instructor. we talked about how someone looking to take up running and what they may do. this is not to be missed dont forget to commet, like and share

    45 min

  5. Jun 16

    Ryan Bradshaw

    Ryan Bradshaw | Defence Forces Soldier Sober. Disciplined. Driven Endurance Athlete| Hyrox Competitor| Sharing His journey of life, his challenges| Military Life| Training resilience, and becoming stronger every day

    47 min

  6. Jun 10

    The Final Whistle wasn't Blown - Ray Conlon Episode 1

    On your own Time - Episode 1 Footballer, Referee, Father, Cancer Survivor

    37 min
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hosted by declan Toland, On your own time podcast real stories, Real people, Real conversations . podcast shines a light on journeys, experiences, and passions of people from all walks of life. from sports and community involvement to business, military service, personal challenges and inspiring achievements, every guest brings a unique story worth sharing our aim is simple : to have honest conversations that inform, inspire and entertain. whether your looking for motivation, insight, a good laugh, or fresh perspective, you'll find it here. new episodes released regularly.

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  • Creator
    Declan Toland
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Declan Toland
  • Show Website
    On Your Own Time Podcast