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by Bruce Wardrop

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Helping Young Players Thrive: The Psychology of Good Coaching

October 19, 2026 · 58 min

What does good coaching actually look like when working with children and young people? In this episode, Bruce is joined by Patricia Jackman from the University of Lincoln to explore how psychology can help coaches create positive…
Beyond Steroids: iPED Use in Ireland

October 5, 2026 · 59 min

Image and performance enhancing drug use is changing rapidly and it is no longer confined to elite sport or competitive bodybuilding. In today's, Bruce speaks with Dr David Nolan about his new research examining iPED use in Ireland. They…
Childhood Cancer, Recovery and Exercise

August 10, 2026 · 37 min

Childhood cancer survival continues to improve, but what happens after treatment ends? In this final episode of the Summer Series, Bruce travels to Navan to meet Cillian Maguire, his mum Tracey-Ann, and researcher Jenny Fitzpatrick to…
Understanding Obesity in the GLP-1 Era

July 27, 2026 · 48 min

Few areas of healthcare have changed as rapidly over the past three years as obesity medicine. With medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide transforming the conversation around obesity, Bruce revisits this insightful discussion…
Stroke, Recovery and Independence

July 13, 2026 · 42 min

When this conversation was first recorded in 2023, structured exercise programmes for people living with long-term health conditions were only beginning to gain momentum. Today, the role of exercise professionals within healthcare has…

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Summer Series Trailer

July 6, 2026 · 3 min

Over the next few weeks, we're revisiting three episodes from the first season of the ISESA Podcast that have become even more relevant today than when they were originally recorded. Together, these episodes explore how sport and exercise…
The Sport & Exercise Nutrition Group (SENG)

May 12, 2026 · 30 min

Nora Ní Fhlannagáin and Julia Gruszczynska from the Sport & Exercise Nutrition Group (SENG) join Bruce to discuss what this means for a registered dietician or sport and exercise nutritionist to be a member of the SENG in Ireland. Going…
Machine Learning & AI in Rugby: Safe Tackle Biomechanics with Will Connors

April 13, 2026 · 49 min

Irish Rugby's Will Connors explains how he uses AI, Machine Learning and Biomechanics to decode tackle safety. In this episode of the ISESA Podcast, Bruce Wardrop sits down with Irish international rugby player and sport science…
Summiting Everest: Adam Sweeney is Aiming to be the Youngest Irish Person to 8,848m

March 30, 2026 · 48 min

In this super episode podcast, Bruce speaks with Adam Sweeney, a 22-year-old adventurer from Waterford. Adam is preparing to begin a two-month expedition with the objective of becoming the youngest Irish person to summit Mount Everest. The…
How to Fund a Sport Science Postgrad in the USA

March 16, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode, Bruce sits down with Jonny McKenna, a recent South East Technological University (SETU) graduate who crossed the Atlantic to complete his MSc in Mental Performance at Ithaca College, New York. Jonny & Bruce go for a deep…
2026 Conference Update: Irish Sport & Exercise Science Association

February 26, 2026 · 11 min

Preparations for the 2026 ISESA conference are well underway and today, Ciara Sinnott-O'Connor, e chair of this year's conference team brings us an update what we can expect and look forward to. Ciara outlines the shift in focus for this…
The Exercise Effect: Closing the 20-Year Mortality Gap in Mental Health

February 9, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

People with severe mental illness face a staggering 15–20 year life expectancy gap compared to the general population. This is a scandal of inequality, largely driven by preventable physical health issues. In this episode, Bruce sits down…

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About the show

The ISESA Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the Irish sport and exercise science community. Through conversations with leading practitioners, academics and athletes, our podcast highlights their amazing work and achievements. Hosted by Bruce Wardrop, each episode offers fresh perspectives on performance, health, research and career development. So whether you're a student, professional, or simply someone passionate about sport and exercise science - make sure to tune in now and discover the people, ideas, and innovations driving excellence in sport, health and exercise in Ireland and beyond. The ISESA Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. If you enjoy our content, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.