The Storey StrengthCast

Ep 93 The Road Not Taken: From Balbriggan to Oz Playing Pro Rugby w/ Ronan Michael

Chapters 00:00 Life in Australia: A New Beginning 02:56 Career Crossroads: Transitioning from Bradford to Australia 05:56 From Union to League: A Journey of Discovery 12:01 Understanding the Differences: Rugby Union vs. Rugby League 19:48 Training Regimens: Balancing Strength and Performance 24:46 Off-Season Training: Control and Structure 29:49 The Importance of Hard Work in Training Culture 35:29 The Pursuit of Effortless Gains 37:54 The Hard Work Dilemma in Sports 42:34 The Genetic Lottery in Rugby 46:28 Mindset: The Key to Professionalism 57:19 Embracing the Process of Growth 01:09:24 Future Aspirations and New Ventures Where to find Ronan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronanmichael/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ronanmichael Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/49zf6kIygYfOKEB7MVrkRN?si=bf8eaf2ba38c4f06 To keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h [https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h] FREE Fat Loss guide: https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/ [https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/] Download “The Pragmatic Guide To Building Muscle” FREE: https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide [https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide] Free Bulking Calculator: https://musclegain-fldjsx4m.manus.space MyCoreSupplements Discount Code: Storey10 https://www.mycoresupplements.ie/ J3U Discount Code: SHANE5 https://j3university.com/

Ep 92 Going Pro in The IFBB w/ Darragh Mac Namara

Chapters 00:00 The Comeback Story 03:06 Mental Resilience in Bodybuilding 05:53 The Cost of Competing 08:59 Pressure and Expectations 12:07 The Evolution of Bodybuilding in Ireland 14:44 Promoting Irish Bodybuilding 23:24 The Evolution of Bodybuilding Competitions 24:58 Shifting Perspectives on Bodybuilding 29:10 Finding Balance in Bodybuilding 32:41 Enjoying the Journey of Bodybuilding 40:34 The Future of a Pro Bodybuilder 48:59 The Importance of Consistency in Nutrition 50:17 Understanding Disordered Eating in Bodybuilding 55:25 The Impact of Alcohol on Personal Control 01:00:23 The Journey of Sobriety and Self-Discovery 01:04:22 The Relentless Pursuit of Goals 01:10:57 Authenticity in Content Creation 01:16:01 The Journey to Confidence and Experience 01:18:33 The Reality of Building a Coaching Business 01:24:16 Scaling and Team Expansion 01:29:35 Keeping Content Interesting and Engaging Where to find Darragh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darraghmac_coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@darragh_mac Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XLberww3jFrxjp0kfDOMg To keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h [https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h] FREE Fat Loss guide: https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/ [https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/] Download “The Pragmatic Guide To Building Muscle” FREE: https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide [https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide] Free Bulking Calculator: https://musclegain-fldjsx4m.manus.space MyCoreSupplements Discount Code: Storey10 https://www.mycoresupplements.ie/ J3U Discount Code: SHANE5 https://j3university.com/

Ep 91 Peptides: Hype or Helpful?

Q&A form: https://forms.gle/gYGmfuU91kDdWfFF7 00:00 Peptides Hype And Concerns 00:50 What Peptides Actually Are 02:29 GLP Drugs Explained 04:26 Trials Dosing And Safety 06:34 Using GLPs The Right Way 07:34 Bodybuilding Prep Applications 11:51 Lifestyle Risks And Crutch 14:01 Habits To Pair With GLPs 15:56 Coaching Trust And Disclosure 20:44 Training Still Matters Most 25:17 Natural Bodybuilding And Testing 28:52 WADA Bans And Gray Areas 30:46 Rodent Data And SLU-PP332 35:05 BPC-157 Evidence And Placebo 41:05 Gray Market Quality Risks 46:19 Wrap Up And Next Steps To keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h⁠⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h] FREE Fat Loss guide: ⁠⁠https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/⁠⁠ [https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/] Download “The Pragmatic Guide To Building Muscle” FREE: ⁠⁠https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide⁠⁠ [https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide] Free Bulking Calculator:https://musclegain-fldjsx4m.manus.space MyCoreSupplements Discount Code: Storey10 https://www.mycoresupplements.ie/ J3U Discount Code: SHANE5 https://j3university.com/

Ep 90 Wedding Celebrations, Training Frequency & Protein Bars

Q&A form: https://forms.gle/gYGmfuU91kDdWfFF7 Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Wedding Reflections 09:27 Balancing Life and Bodybuilding 22:12 Protein Sources: Bars vs. Whole Foods 23:46 Training Frequency: 4 vs. 6 Days a Week 27:10 Training Frequency and Recovery 30:06 Cutting and Bulking Strategies 32:58 Understanding Metabolic Adaptation 42:16 Developing Abs Effectively To keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h⁠ [https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h] FREE Fat Loss guide: ⁠https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/⁠ [https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/] Download “The Pragmatic Guide To Building Muscle” FREE: ⁠https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide⁠ [https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide] Free Bulking Calculator:https://musclegain-fldjsx4m.manus.space MyCoreSupplements Discount Code: Storey10 https://www.mycoresupplements.ie/ J3U Discount Code: SHANE5 https://j3university.com/

Ep 89 How To Stop Going Through The Motions, Pre Workout Nutrition, Back Pain While Squatting

00:00 Welcome and Wedding Countdown 00:54 Long Term Mindset Lessons 03:29 Q and A Format Explained 05:09 Motivation vs Discipline 07:32 Fixing Training Boredom 11:39 Lower Back Pain in Squats 13:16 Readiness and Load Management 15:36 Form Breakdown and Injury Risk 21:08 Breathing Pauses Between Reps 24:56 Pre Workout Nutrition Basics 29:05 Morning Training Fuel and Hydration 34:13 Handling Unsolicited Advice To keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below: 1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAIt Download 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h [https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h] FREE Fat Loss guide: https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/ [https://v0-fatlossguide.vercel.app/] Download “The Pragmatic Guide To Building Muscle” FREE: https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide [https://www.storeystrength.com/pragmatic-muscle-building-guide] Free Bulking Calculator: https://musclegain-fldjsx4m.manus.space MyCoreSupplements Discount Code: Storey10 https://www.mycoresupplements.ie/ J3U Discount Code: SHANE5 https://j3university.com/