🎙 Episode 101 – Breaking the Silence: Body Image, ADHD & the Dark Side of Fitness w/ Ger Horan

🎙 Episode 101 – Breaking the Silence: Body Image, ADHD & the Dark Side of Fitness w/ Ger Horan

Author: Karl O Rourke July 24, 2025 Duration: 1:54:32
In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Uneducated PT Podcast, I sit down with fitness coach and mental health advocate Ger Horan for a deep, no-BS conversation about the realities that often go unspoken in the fitness industry. We dive into everything from:
  • Struggles with body image and disordered eating in gym culture
  • Living with ADHD, anxiety, and depression
  • The blurred lines between discipline and obsession
  • Personal experiences with substance abuse and the path to healing
  • Toxic expectations in fitness and what real strength truly looks like
Ger opens up about his own journey—sharing the turning points, the silent battles, and the hard-earned lessons from years in and around the fitness world. Whether you're a coach, client, gym-goer, or just someone trying to navigate the noise—this episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to suffer in silence to succeed. 👊 Expect honesty. Expect depth. Expect to feel seen. 📌 Listen now and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this conversation hits home. #TheUneducatedPT #GerHoran #FitnessPodcast #MentalHealth #ADHD #BodyImage #AddictionRecovery #EatingDisorders #FitnessIndustry #MensMentalHealth

Hosted by Karl O Rourke, Hard Conversations Ireland is built on the belief that the most interesting paths often lead through topics we’re conditioned to skirt around. This isn’t a lecture series or a polite chat; it’s a space where genuine curiosity drives the dialogue, whether the guest is a renowned athlete, a business leader navigating a crisis, or someone with a profoundly personal story to tell. You’ll hear discussions that move seamlessly from the practicalities of physical fitness and the mechanics of the business world to the nuanced realities of social issues and personal growth. The common thread is a commitment to depth, to sitting with an idea long enough to uncover its layers, even when it feels uncomfortable. By asking the questions that often go unspoken, this podcast creates a rare kind of clarity. Each episode offers a unique perspective, but they all share a raw, exploratory energy that challenges listeners to think a little harder about the world and their place in it. Tune in for conversations that are as educational as they are unpredictable, proving that the most valuable insights frequently lie just beyond the edge of easy small talk.
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