S7 E10 - The Future of Wellness: Frank Murphy on Lived Experience, The Meaning of Success & Ageing Well

"You need to be training in your 50s for your 60s."

This week's episode is a little different - and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

I'd been following Frank Murphy online for quite some time before inviting him onto the podcast. His videos are practical, encouraging and full of simple advice about staying healthy as we age. What I wasn't expecting was the story behind the man.

Frank is a longevity fitness coach, former Taekwondo World Champion, Tai Chi instructor and lifelong student of movement. But this conversation goes far beyond exercise.

We talk about growing up in Cork, the environments that shape us, the impact of violence and rejection, how one life-changing assault led him into martial arts, and why his passion today is helping people stay strong, mobile and independent as they age.

At 70 years old, Frank is still training, still learning and still proving that ageing doesn't have to mean slowing down.

This is a conversation about resilience, curiosity, purpose, movement and making the small daily choices that shape our future.

✨ In this episode: Growing up in Cork in the 1950s and 60s The power of environment and community "Crab mentality" and why people resist change Working as a carpenter and navigating drinking culture A violent assault that changed the course of his life Discovering Taekwondo and becoming a champion The role revenge played in his early motivation Why success isn't about money Self-worth, authenticity and comparison culture Living and working in the UK during the Troubles Why wellness is more than fitness Strength training, mobility and ageing well Building independence as we get older The importance of staying curious and continuing to learn His philosophy: Stay Strong, Eat Well & Move Better

You can find Frank here: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube ____

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