The Curious Ulsterman
The Curious Ulsterman
This is a podcast with you in mind. It was created to equip you with the critical real-life skills and wisdom that isn't covered in school. I'll be interviewing people from all walks of life, including CEO's, veterans, therapists, and a host of other characters that will bring the life lessons and wisdom that they have learned on their life's journey so far, right to this podcast. This show will give you the tools to not just get by in adulthood, but to ultimately thrive.
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Fixing Your Relationship With Food.
In todays episode I sit down with Charlotte Fisher MSc BSc. She is a performance and lifestyle nutritionist who's specialist areas are compassionate weight management, non diet nutrition and sports performance. During the cou...
How to Professionally Network
In todays episode I chat with Dylan Bain about the topic of professional networking. We discuss: What is professional networking and why is it such an important skill? How to start professional networking? How and when to ret...
A Veteran's Journey
In the season 1 finale, I chat with my friend and previous guest on the show John Boe. We discuss his life story including his childhood. the one incident in his teens that got him to turn his life around …
Building a Team of Coaches and Mentors
In todays episode, me and Nathan discuss building a team of mentors and coaches around you, and the benefits that it brings. The fact that you are a role model to someone whether you like it or not. The difference …
Tips to start a successful business (Wildway Bushcraft)
In this episode I chat with John Boe, the founder of Wildway Bushcraft. We discuss how he found his niche in the business world. How he built his business from the ground up. What caught him off guard when starting …
The 7 Types Of Rest We All Need.
In this episode me and my co host Nathan (The Jolly Viking) discuss a recent TED article I read on the 7 types of rest we all need. This consists of physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social and spiritual. We …
How To Do Well In A Job Interview
In this episode I chat with Dylan Bain from "The Fiscally Savage" podcast. Dylan has gone through a few big career changes, as well as going back to university later in life, where he coached students on job interview techniq...
Starting Your Fitness Journey : Fear Of The Gym?
In this episode I discuss all things fitness with my good friend and PT Roo. We discuss mindset, getting over your fear of the gym, gym etiquette, as well as how important diet and sleep are in recovery. To stay …
Cyber Security Part One with Grant Colgan
In this two part special on cyber security, I'm joined by my friend Grant Colgan. We chat about the basics on staying safe online as well as some easy and actionable steps you can take to keep your personal information …
Beating PTSD, Addiction and Homelessness with Marcus Thornton
In my first ever special, I chat with my good friend Marcus Thornton on his life story and his battles with PTSD, alcoholism, drug addiction and homelessness. We then discuss how he turned his life around by reframing his min...
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College, Fatherhood and Being a Good Man.
June 7, 2022
In todays episode I sit down with my friend Marcus Thornton to discuss the topic going to college, learning from history and the skillset you need to be a decent human being. To stay up to date on all future content from The…
How to Become a Tattoo Artist?
May 31, 2022
In todays episode I sit down with my friend Clint McInnes to discuss the step by step process to become a tattoo artist. We also discuss:_ How to get started and build up your skills as an artist? How Clint knew it was the r…
Paradigm Shift (When Live Feels Surreal)
May 17, 2022
In todays episode I sit down with Rob Phipps to discuss the concept of paradigm shifts and the surreal experience of going through them. We also discuss:- How to recognise when your going through a paradigm shift? What to do…
How to Become a Photographer
May 3, 2022
In todays episode I sit down and chat with my friend Marty on the step by step process to become a professional photographer. During the course of our conversation we discuss: How to foster your natural creativity? How photo…
Don’t Cage Yourself (Life Advice From a Mentor)
April 19, 2022
In todays episode I sit down with my friend Stu Dodd to discuss the life lessons he's learned from various experiences having lived an incredible life. During the course of are chat we discuss: Stu's advice for anyone wantin…
No Plan Survives First Contact With the Enemy
March 29, 2022
In todays episode Nathan and I discuss how our best made plans don't survive first contact with the enemy, how winning goes hand in hand with losing, and how you as a person can make a real difference in the world. To stay u…
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About the Hosts
Nathan (The Jolly Viking)
Wishes he was a Viking
From England's second largest county, Yorkshire.
He left home and travelled the world on her majesty's service before returning back to the North. A fully paid up card carrying Christian, but don't hold that against him.
Past times include; beekeeping, beer brewing and telling endless stories about his life experiences.
Johnny (The Curious Ulsterman)
Maritime Engineer
Johnny is the founder and host of The Curious Ulsterman Podcast. Hailing from a small town in Northern Ireland, he left home to study maritime engineering and has lived all over the UK for the past ten years. His favourite past times are canoe expeditions, astronomy and photography.