Episode 1 – Kevin McManamon

Real Talks with Alan O'Mara

The first ever episode of the Real Talks podcast features Dublin’s four time All-Ireland winner, Kevin McManamon. During an open and honest conversation, Kevin discusses becoming a key cog in a Dublin machine that has dominated Gaelic Football this decade as well as his love for a goal on the biggest occasions. He chats about overcoming performance anxiety that held him back in earlier years, how his study of sports psychology has made him both a better player and person, and how he had to learn the hard way to build self-confidence. His love for music is instrumental in ensuring he maintains a balanced lifestyle and on top of all that we discuss the importance of resilience, particularly when it comes to educating people on mental health, masculinity in the modern world and his love for Damien Dempsey. What he said: "When I was pronouncing the other side of my life that I enjoyed, not only was I happier in general, but I was actually playing better!” Disclaimer: All materials featuring in this podcast are copyright protected. Reuse or quotation in part or in full is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Real Talks podcast is clearly and accurately provided.