Best Joe O Brien Podcasts (2025)

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The Real Poker Girls Of London With Special Guest Joe Beevers 52:02

2M ago52:02

52:02

Send us a text Join hosts Kerryjane Craigie (KJ) and Lydia Cugudda, along with guest co-host Alex O’Brien, as they sit down with poker legend and Hendon Mob co-founder Joe Beevers in this lively and insightful episode. Joe shares the origin story of The Hendon Mob—from humble home games in Hendon to becoming one of the most recognized names in glob…

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Outsmarting The Food Environment 29:52

4M ago29:52

29:52

In this episode, I explore how we can protect ourselves in a food environment that’s designed to overwhelm us. I talk about why eating well can feel so hard - not because we lack willpower, but because we’re living in a system that constantly cues us to eat and rarely gives our brains a break. I’ll share practical, psychology-based strategies to re…

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Can We Control What We Eat? 35:16

4M ago35:16

35:16

After a 3-year break, I'm back and diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in psychology and nutrition: control over food. In this episode, I unpack why so many of us feel out of control with our eating, and why that has much more to do with our food environment than with willpower. From the structure of the brain to the layout of your loc…

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The Real Poker Girls Of London With Special Guest Alex O' Brien 47:15

4M ago47:15

47:15

Send us a text Join host Kerryjane Craigie (KJ) and Lydia Cugudda as they chat with science writer and poker player Alex O'Brien in this engaging podcast episode. Alex shares her fascinating journey into the world of poker, which began unexpectedly during a casual writing meet-up. She also discusses her upcoming book, The Truth Detective, which exp…

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The Real Poker Girls Of London, With Special Guest Vanessa Kade 33:51

7M ago33:51

33:51

Send us a text In this episode of The Real Poker Girls of London, hosts KJ and Lydia introduce their special guest, professional poker player Vanessa Cade, along with Rebecca from the Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas. The conversation dives into various topics such as memorable poker moments, the significance of women's poker events, and amusing perso…

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The Real Poker Girls Of London With Special Guest Spraggy 36:40

9M ago36:40

36:40

Send us a text The first podcast in London under the Real Poker Girls Brand featured hosts Kerryjane Craigie, Lydia Cugudda, and Rebbecca Scales with iconic guest Spraggy, who discuss their experiences at the Women’s Winter Poker Festival in London. They express excitement about the festival, which has become the largest women’s poker event outside…

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Why do people make ’excuses’? 30:44

3+ y ago30:44

30:44

In this podcast, I explore the reasons why people might make excuses or come up with reasons not to engage in health behaviours. Of course, people's reasons are valid, however we sometimes try and poke holes in the reasons. I wanted to dive into some of the deeper reasons why someone may, consciously or subconsciously, come up with a reason not to …

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How To Break Binge Eating, with Dr. Jake Linardon 1:00:29

4y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

On this episode I speak to renowned Eating Disorder Researcher, Dr. Jake Linardon. We speak about binge eating treatment, diagnostic issues, sub clinical binge eating, weight loss and predictors of eating issues, amongst many others. Jake has been someone I've been wanting to speak to for a long, long time so I'm really excited to hear how this one…

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A Manual for Being Human, with Dr. Sophie Mort 38:30

4y ago38:30

38:30

In this episode I speak to Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sophie Mort, who speaks to me about emotions, the purpose of them, the importance of paying attention to them and also the harm in neglecting them. Sophie's book is called "A Manual for Being Human". Her book explores all aspects of life, from birth to where you are right now, giving us an entire…

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Dr Mike Banna on Behaviour Change and Mental Health 53:28

4y ago53:28

53:28

On this episode I'm lucky to be joined by Dr Mike Banna. Personally, I really enjoy Mike's discussions online - he adds so much nuance and balance to very black or white conversations and this is no different! I think Mike is a really great example of how weight loss is not ALWAYS a bad thing for people, while recognising the harm it has for others…

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What is CBT? With Dr. Sara Oroz 47:08

4+ y ago47:08

47:08

On this episode, I speak to Dr Sara Oroz, a Counselling Psychologist who has completed a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology as well as a Masters in Advanced CBT. We dive into what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is, and all you need to know about it! Honestly, this is one of my favourite episodes so far and is a wonderful answer to a lot of the ques…

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E6: Russell Wilson "from a whole Pack of Badgers" 45:45

4+ y ago45:45

45:45

Had Russell Wilson’s Wisconsin graduation commencement speech in 2016 been as good as his NC State graduation commencement speech in 2021, this limited series podcast might’ve never been produced. In the final episode of “Never Failed," Joe Giglio and Joe Ovies highlight the unnecessary embellishment Wilson gave to his own sports super hero origin …

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E5: The Breakup of Russell Wilson and Coach Tom O'Brien 50:23

4+ y ago50:23

50:23

Can you be right and wrong at the same time? Given the success Russell Wilson had at Wisconsin and currently with the Seattle Seahawks, most fans and media would say Tom O’Brien was wrong with decision to go with Mike Glennon at QB. However, the passage of time has positioned O’Brien’s larger point to be right. Commit to the team and to football, w…

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E4: Russell Wilson is Out, Mike Glennon is In 40:47

4+ y ago40:47

40:47

How is this for a mind-bending experience: if Russell Wilson had returned to NC State for his final football season, do you know which school Mike Glennon had preliminary thoughts about transferring to? Episode 4 of Never Failed: The Russell Wilson Story takes a deeper look at the quarterback who succeeded Wilson with the Wolfpack in 2011, and what…

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E3: Baseball or Football? Russell Wilson Decides 46:39

4+ y ago46:39

46:39

Despite the success in 2010, former NC State head coach Tom O’Brien believed Russell Wilson splitting time between football and baseball resulted in some inconsistent play. Even though Wilson’s baseball future looked bright after getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies, his former NCSU teammate and QB Mike Glennon knew Wilson wouldn’t just walk awa…

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Q of the Week - Weight & Binge Eating. What can I do? 21:47

4+ y ago21:47

21:47

This week, I'm answering a question that I received on Instagram. Q - I binge in response to weight gain. What can I do? A lot of people come to me and talk about weight loss and binge eating, and this episode dives into some of the topics we might discuss in sessions. For professional enquiries: www.headfirst.ie Instagram: @headfirst0 joe@headfirs…

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E2: How Russell Wilson Was Recruited By NC State 39:17

4+ y ago39:17

39:17

It has been 10 years since Russell Wilson left NC State but the story has never quite been told like this. In the second of six episodes, 99.9 the Fan's Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio explore the recruitment of Wilson to the Wolfpack. The coaches involved always understood Wilson's desire to play baseball and football, but what happens when the football …

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Psychology in the Health & Fitness Industry, with Emilia Thompson 52:49

4+ y ago52:49

52:49

In this episode, I speak with Emilia Thompson who is a Nutrition Consultant, founder of EIQ, and a former bodybuilding competitor. We speak about what needs to change in the health and fitness industry, the role of a coach in supporting clients, and why so many nutritionists are retraining in psychology. I must say, this is one of my favourite epis…

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E1: Russell Wilson's Controversial Exit from NC State 32:08

4+ y ago32:08

32:08

It has been 10 years since Russell Wilson left NC State but the story has never quite been told like this. In the first of six episodes, 99.9 the Fan's Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio explain what made Wilson so special at NCSU and how Wilson's exit remains controversial, even to his former coaches and teammates, to this day.…

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Never Failed: The Russell Wilson Story 2:31

4+ y ago2:31

2:31

The story of Russell Wilson’s exit from NC State, ten years ago to Wisconsin and then NFL stardom, has been told hundreds of times. But there have always been gaps and questions and inaccuracies. With insight from the people who knew Russell Wilson and Tom O’Brien the best, we set the record straight about Wilson’s time and departure from NC State.…

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Things Clients Say - ”Why would talking help?” 10:01

4+ y ago10:01

10:01

In this new short series, I dive into some of the things that mental health professionals commonly hear in the therapy room! Just as a precursor to the podcast, these are general things that therapists might hear from clients and they are not specific to the people I work with or the clinicians I work worth. [email protected] In addition, it’s impor…

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The Role of a Dietitian in Eating Disorder Treatment - with Bethany Francois RD 55:25

4+ y ago55:25

55:25

In this episode, I speak with Bethany Francois who is a Registered Dietitian and specialises in the treatment of Eating Disorders. We speak about the role of a dietitian in treating a range of eating disorders, from inpatient to outpatient - from binge eating to anorexia. This one is worth a listen! You can find Beth on Instagram @theeddietitian or…

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Living with Anorexia - Sophie‘s Story 48:07

4+ y ago48:07

48:07

This is Sophie's story of her journey with anorexia. Sophie is a friend of mine who talks me through the challenges of struggling with anorexia, her treatment, the misconceptions around eating disorders and the message of hope. For professional enquiries: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @headfirst0 www.Mentalhealth.ie…

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Our Biggest Fears About Therapy 50:04

4+ y ago50:04

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In this episode, I talk to Counselling Psychologist Dr. Mollie-Kate Richardson about people's greatest fears when it comes to therapy. When I asked you on Instagram, these were your biggest concerns: - Cost - Concerns about opening up - Not knowing what to say or where to start - Not knowing what therapy or therapist is right - Worried about openin…

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My Psychology Career 34:47

4+ y ago34:47

34:47

This one is a Q&A format. I collected questions on my Instagram and I've put together the most popular for this podcast on psychology as a career. Instagram: @headfirst0 Email: [email protected] Joe O Brien

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Parenting & Children‘s Mental Health 54:53

5y ago54:53

54:53

In this episode, I talk to Clinical Paediatric Psychologist, Dr. Martha Deiros Collado about parenting and children's mental health. I feel like every parent needs to listen to this! If you want to find Martha, check out her Instagram @drmdc_paediatric_psychologist [email protected] Joe O Brien

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The Complexity of Obesity and Weight Management with Jenny Rosborough 44:39

5y ago44:39

44:39

Obesity is one of the biggest public health concerns at the moment, and often the conversation centres around how the individual is personally responsible. In this episode I speak with Jenny Rosborough where we explore all of the different factors that play into obesity and weight management. Jenny is a registered nutritionist who specialises in pu…

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A New Way of Thinking About Mental Health 17:17

5y ago17:17

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We often hear the term “disorder” used in mental health, which can insinuate that our brains are not functioning correctly or that they are “abnormal”. In this video, I offer another perspective on how some mental health issues that would generally be classed as “disordered” may just be part of the human experience. For professional enquiries, reac…

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The Psychology of Making Dietary Changes 28:01

5+ y ago28:01

28:01

In this episode, I'm speaking about why psychology is an important factor to consider when changing your diet. The psychology of behaviour change and habits is becoming more recognised as an important factor to consider when making changes, however we still don't see the importance of it, in first wave interventions. This episode covers why psychol…

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Relationship Issues 51:06

5+ y ago51:06

51:06

In this episode, I speak to relationship therapist Nicole Banner about building a better relationship with your partner. With approximately 200 questions submitted, this podcast was highly anticipated! I hope you get as much from it as I did. Nicole Banner is a therapist with Spectrum Mental Health who works in Dublin City. She has recently set up …

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Work-life Balance, Stress and Mental Wellbeing 44:33

5+ y ago44:33

44:33

In this episode, I speak with Chartered Counselling Psychologist Nicole Paulie who works as an onsite workplace psychologist and offers private counselling in Dublin. I have collected questions from my Instagram page (headfirst0) about what people struggle with at work, and we’ve addressed them on this episode! I found it really interesting talking…

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Sex Work, Objectification and Mental Health 44:38

6y ago44:38

44:38

This episode I speak to Dr. Mollie-Kate Richardson, who is a Psychologist with Spectrum Mental Health. Her research explored the mental health impact of selling or exchanging sex. We speak about objectification, feminism, and how the concepts found in her research apply universally to all women. A really interesting podcast to record, and some very…

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Dieting & Mental Health with Isa Robinson 51:30

6y ago51:30

51:30

I'm lucky to be joined on this episode by Isa Robinson, graduate of an MSc in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition from University College London, and is also an associate registered nutritionist. We speak about diet culture and how dieting can have an impact on our mental well-being. We also speak about relationship with food and eating disorde…

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Brain Supplements 46:25

6y ago46:25

46:25

In this episode, I talk to nutritionist Rebecca Nolan (@tea.to.triceps) about the research behind nutrients and supplements for brain health. [email protected] Joe O Brien

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Daily Habits for Mental Well-Being 32:40

6+ y ago32:40

32:40

In this podcast, I address some of the daily practices we can use day to day to promote our mental well-being. Often we neglect some of the basics and there are some simple behaviours we can engage in to actively promote positive mental health. I talk about the importance of gratitude, emotional expression, socializing and more. There are plenty of…

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Binge and Emotional Eating 49:37

6+ y ago49:37

49:37

This episode addresses all of the questions on binge and emotional eating which I've got through my Instagram (@headfirst0) or through others interviews or podcasts I've done [email protected] Joe O Brien

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Can I Cure My Mental Health Issue? 14:48

6+ y ago14:48

14:48

This is the very first Head First podcast, answering a question I get asked a lot through my Instagram page - "Can I cure my mental health issue?" Mental health issues can be quite complex, it's not just a case of a yes or no answer, so I'll be explaining why mental health disorders are not so black and white. Forgive the lack of an intro, sound qu…

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