Last week I had an absolute disaster at HYROX London. It was my first Pro race in almost two years. I figured that, since I was going to have this conversation with my coach, Paddy Maher, it might be interesting for you guys to listen in on the sorts of things we chat about when looking to improve HYROX times.

We took a deep dive into the different stations, weaknesses, strengths, and stats from the day. We looked at what exactly went wrong, whether my approach to pacing with heart rate was optimal, and whether it was a good idea or not to go to the cinema beforehand. We also talked about whether I’m simply fighting genetics with HYROX Pro and if I should even continue in this weight class.

We explored why, despite feeling the strongest I’ve ever felt going into a competition, I struggled so much on the sled pull, and what we’ll do differently next time. Plus, we discussed some of the strategies we’re going to put in place to improve for my next HYROX Pro race.

I’m hoping that, if you’re in a similar position to me and looking to improve your HYROX time, you’ll take some insights from this chat and hopefully feel a bit less alone if you’ve been struggling with similar things.

Please enjoy this conversation with Paddy Maher.

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Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Intro & Pre-Race Expectations

00:00:45 Race Plan, Warm-Up & Heart-Rate Strategy

00:06:22 Splits Review & Pacing Across Stations

00:10:30 Lunges Hamstring Tweak & Wall Balls Struggle

00:15:36 Priority Fixes: Sled Pull, Lunges, Wall Balls & Burpees

00:19:51 Pro vs Open: Motivation & Goals

00:26:10 Training–Life Balance, Recovery & Late Race Timing

00:33:21 Season Timing, Redemption & Heart-Rate Strategy

00:45:59 Aerobic Base: Bike & Building Volume

00:50:03 Run Volume, Social Runs & Weekly Structure (Stockholm Plans)

00:53:13 Closing & Coach Links

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Disclaimer: This episode contains mature content about sex, relationships, and personal experiences. The discussion is educational and intended for adult listeners. Nothing shared constitutes professional medical, therapeutic, or legal advice. Always practice safe sex, prioritise consent, and consult qualified professionals for personal health concerns.

Tatiana Ashborn is a sex educator and host of "Dirty Talk/Under The Sheets with Tatiana Ashborn," where she creates open, shame-free conversations about intimacy and relationships.

This was an extremely free-flowing chat between Tatiana and I, with us both opening up on our personal experiences of sex and relationships.

In this episode, we explore:

- How growing up around her brother, his mates, and visiting musicians shaped views on sex, relationships, and the double standards between men and women

- Why traditional sex education focuses on fear and pregnancy rather than pleasure, consent, and healthy exploration - and what's actually missing from the conversation

- The real story behind Jason appearing on Naked Attraction, including the application process, the manufactured behind-the-scenes reality, and how prior experiences with skinny dipping made the nudity feel surprisingly normal

- Red flags in modern dating that might actually be green flags depending on your perspective - including not drinking, religious gym-going, and having a sex education podcast

- The connection between music and intimacy, from awkward sex playlists to how creativity and sexuality intersect in unexpected ways

- What it's really like running a successful in-person podcast with two recordings a day, managing pre-interview anxiety, and learning to truly listen rather than just wait for your turn to talk

This conversation includes candid stories about first sexual experiences, navigating judgment as a sex educator, and the evolution from anxious question-reading to authentic conversational interviewing.

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00:00:00 When Tatiana First Became Aware Of Sex

00:04:18 Sex Education Work & How Tatiana Defines It

00:08:06 First Sexual Experience & Losing Virginity at 16

00:14:26 Generational Differences in Sexual Behaviour & Pornography Access

00:18:04 First Time Watching Porn & Vintage Erotic Film Discussion

00:22:09 Interviewing Her 90-Year-Old Grandma About Sex

00:29:22 Value of Elders, Cross-Cultural Perspectives & Grandparents' Wisdom

00:35:27 Naked Attraction, Jason's Experience on the Show & Behind the Scenes

00:49:43 Dating After Four Years Single & Anxious Attachment Style

00:57:57 Body Confidence, Rejection & Naked Attraction Reflections

01:01:24 Red Flags vs Green Flags in Dating

01:07:33 Shared Values in Relationships & Compatibility Tests

01:14:11 Optimal Time to Wait Before Sex in a New Relationship

01:19:57 Music Production, Music & Sex Connections

01:24:42 Personal Music Journey & Song writing Struggles

01:27:17 Sexual Innuendos in Everyday Life

01:35:41 Travelling for Three Years While Running a Podcast

01:40:10 Podcasting Nerves, Batching Episodes & Interview Preparation

01:48:49 The Art of Listening & Interviewing Techniques

01:56:24 Learning from Early Podcast Episodes & Embracing Growth

02:02:22 Upcoming Projects & Teaching Sex Education

02:04:48 Daily Habits, Calendars & Routines for Success

02:09:29 Closing Remarks & Where to Find Tatiana

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If you're someone who's ever cringed at the sound of your own voice, felt judged for using "like" or "um," or wondered why certain accents feel more credible than others - this conversation will help you understand the hidden forces shaping how we communicate and how to use your voice with confidence instead of shame.

Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno, and author of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. With decades of research into how language actually works in the real world, she's dedicated to dismantling the myths and judgments we carry about speech patterns. Through accessible science and cultural analysis, Valerie helps people understand that the vocal habits they've been told to eliminate are often markers of connection, adaptability, and social intelligence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why vocal fry, uptalk, and filler words like "um" and "like" serve powerful communication functions - and what they actually signal to listeners

How accent bias and language policing create hierarchies that have nothing to do with clarity or intelligence

The psychological reasons we hate hearing our own voices on recordings - and what this reveals about self-perception

Why younger generations adopt certain speech patterns as markers of identity, empathy, and in-group belonging

How to reframe your relationship with your voice by understanding the difference between linguistic evolution and actual communication problems

Practical ways to speak with authority and confidence without erasing the natural patterns that make you relatable

This conversation includes real examples of how speech patterns shift across generations, regions, and social contexts - helping you see your voice as a tool for connection rather than a source of insecurity.

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Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Valerie Fridland: Changing Accents, Authenticity, Hiring Bias, Chris Williamson & Comprehension

00:12:20 New Book on Accents & Why ‘Moist’ Sounds Unpleasant

00:21:08 Backchannels, Podcaster Tics & Self-Monitoring

00:28:07 The Many Meanings of ‘Like’

00:33:11 Status & Prestige, Vocabulary, Audiobooks vs Reading

00:44:44 Improving Speech: Analyse Your Habits, Not ‘Diction’

00:49:28 Favourite Words: ‘Cellar Door’, Sonority & the Many ‘R’s

00:54:09 Proto-languages, Jaws, Muffled Speech & Prenatal Hearing

01:00:44 Closing Thoughts

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