In this episode we were joined by the brilliant John Cooney - Ulster & Ireland scrum-half.
If you're a rugby fan you're not going to want to miss this episode, but it has so much and more for you even if you're not!

We covered a number of themes and topics on the episode, including;

• John's career path from schoolboy rugby and on to provincial rugby, seeing him compete at 3 of Ireland's 4 province teams - Leinster, Connacht & Ulster
• Some of the best - and most difficult - times at each of those provinces
• How he has battled multiple injuries & included mindfulness in his recovery to ensure long-term resilience
• Elation & disappointment with the national team, and his focus following his latest frustrations
• How John, his girlfriend and dog (who makes an appearance on the episode) have made Belfast & Ulster their home
• The use of social media by professional athletes & the highs and lows associated with it
• What's on the plan for the next 5 years - personally & professionally

This was such a refreshing episode to record with a professional athlete who gave us an incredible insight into his background, what makes him tick and advice for others on dealing with injury and setbacks. You can find John on Instagram at @johncooney00 and the podcast at @inthehotseatpodcast, while on Twitter it's @inthehotseatpod

All support is massively appreciated - please remember to subscribe and leave a comment/rating where it's possible to do so - thanks again for listening and see you soon for Episode 6!