RTÉ OT Podcast

Catching up with the Leaders at the RTÉ FINALE!

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

The big night is finally here! This week Katie gets an exclusive behind the scenes look at the OT RTÉ Finale where she catches up with all 5 Leaders!

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Behind the scenes at the Ad Break Challenge & Noel and Sumi talk diabetes

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This week Katie goes BEHIND THE SCENES at the latest Ad Break Challenge to chat to Karl all about the work that goes into creating this hugely popular part of the show!

PLUS: Bonus unaired content from Noel's health check-in, with important feedback info about living with diabetes.

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A chat with an OT leader from the FIRST ever series! Plus - Anne's extended health check-in

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This week Katie catches up with Evelyn Farrell, a leader from the very FIRST televised series of Operation Transformation! Evelyn talks about the life-changing experience, how it gave her her newfound love of exercise and her fond memories of working with the legendary Gerry Ryan.

PLUS: Bonus unaired content from Anne's health check-in, featuring a very frank conversation about living with the menopause.

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Finding your sport with Karl Henry & Edel's food journey

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This week Katie Jones chats to Karl Henry all about finding your sport, tips for the exercise plan and the injury that nearly stopped him from running for good.

PLUS: Bonus unaired content from Edel’s health check in giving you even more access to the experts' advice!

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Sophie Pratt's 2024 OT Food Plan & Noel's Mental Health Journey

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This week Katie chats to dietitian Sophie Pratt all about redesigning the OT food plan and her top tips for getting the most out of your food and your shopping. Plus she answers some of your burning questions about food including her secrets on introducing veggies into the diets of fussy kids!

Plus we get exclusive access to Noel's health check in where he gets some important advice from Dr. Eddie all about his incredible mental health journey.

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Blood Pressure Special with Dr. Sumi (PLUS: More from Noel's Health Check-in)

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This week Katie meets with Dr. Sumi to get some facts and tips on monitoring your Blood Pressure just in time for the Operation Transformation National Blood Pressure Day, TOMORROW Thursday 18 January 2024. Sumi even answers some of YOUR blood pressure questions.

Plus - we give you an exclusive content from Noel's health check-in where Sumi gives him advice on living with Type 2 Diabetes.

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Marie Clear one year on (PLUS: Bonus content from Edel's Health Check-in)

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:00:00 GMT

This week Katie Jones chats to former leader and 2023 fan favourite Marie Clear one year on from the beginning of her OT journey. Marie has changed her life in amazing ways and talks about everything from her newfound love of powerlifting to being luckier in love!

PLUS: Bonus unaired content from Edel's health check-in, giving you even more access to the experts' advice!

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Meeting the 2024 Leaders

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:28:42 GMT

We're back! Former leader Katie Jones returns to the RTÉ OT Podcast to give YOU an in-depth look at the series, the plan and the OT experience. This week, Katie meets the brand new 2024 leaders to hear how excited they are to begin their journeys and what changes they're looking to make.

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The 2022 Leaders Reunited & Emotional Journeys with Eddie

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:49:20 GMT

The Operation Transformation 5k took place this past Saturday and Katie had an emotional reunion with her fellow 2022 leaders to hear how they got on. PLUS - Katie chats to Dr. Eddie all about the emotional journeys of this year's group of leaders.

We hope you've enjoyed this companion podcast! We hope to back soon with more chats with former leaders and other special guests all about how Operation Transformation has changed people's lives for the better.

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Catch-up with the leaders and Sophie's Good Mood Food

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:03:47 GMT

Katie catches up with the current leaders to see how they're getting on as they approach the 5k and the series finale. PLUS we hear from Sophie Pratt who gives some top tips on the relationship between food and our moods.

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Paul Murphy and Kathryn Thomas

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Katie chats to 2019 leader Paul Murphy about how Operation Transformation gave him a newfound appreciation of being present for his family and deal with the stresses of running his family business. PLUS! Katie chats to series presenter Kathryn Thomas about hosting the series for an incredible 13 years.

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Noeleen Lynam and Prof. Niall Moyna

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Katie Jones speaks to 2016 leader Noeleen Lynam about life since the show. She also chats to Professor Niall Moyna from DCU School of Health and Human Performance about his longstanding association with the programme, why working around the house can be as good as a brisk walk and why Niall believes the show is one of the greatest public health initiatives there is.

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Andrew Burke Hannon and Niamh Buffini

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week Katie chats to 2021 leader Andrew Burke Hannon all about working the food plan into his daily lifestyle as well as representing Ireland in Baton Twirling. PLUS - Katie chats to Niamh Buffini who has joined the show as Marie's own personal fitness expert.

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Davy Cryan and Karl Henry

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This week, Katie chats to to Davy Cryan from the 2018 series - Davy talks all about the importance of not punishing yourself when you find yourself slipping back into old habits, plus his love of running and how his daughter Zoey has gone from strength to strength.

PLUS! Katie gets Karl Henry's top tips as well as his secret origin story!

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Episode 2 - Catching up with Jean Tierney and Dr. Eddie Murphy

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:15:00 GMT

This week Katie chats to Jean Tierney from the 2019 series of OPERATION TRANSFORMATION all about capturing the nation's hearts with her inspiring story of losing her baby Sloane. Now four years on, Jean is the mother of two boys Brayden and Caelan and credits the show (in part!) with giving her the gift of motherhood.

PLUS! Katie catches up with Dr. Eddie to talk about all of his top tips around mental health.

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Episode 1 - Meeting the New Leaders and Sophie

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:16:24 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of the RTÉ OT Podcast! Each week Katie Jones will chat to different leaders from across the many series of Operation Transformation, plus she'll get top tips and behind the scenes stories from the panel of experts.

To get in touch with the podcast, feel free to send an email or a voice message to optranpodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to tune into OPERATION TRANSFORMATION every Wednesday at 9:30 on RTÉ One.

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