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The Uneducated PT Podcast In this powerful episode, we sit down with Conor Nolan — author of Normal, mental health advocate, and powerlifter — to unpack the reality behind eating disorders, identity, and what it really means to “feel good enough.” Conor opens up about naming his anorexia “George,” the mental toll of constantly chasing more, and why the heroes we overlook — the ordinary, consistent people — might be the ones we need to honour most. We talk about:

• Why Conor gave his illness a name, and what “George” symbolised
• The brutal truth behind the line: “Nobody has ever taken their lives before because of a broken arm…”
• Redefining strength, success, and recovery
• What it means to live in the moment — and when “the penny finally drops”
• The life sentence of recovery, and why Conor is fighting to help the next generation do better

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or someone navigating your own healing, this episode is a raw reminder that the fruits of labour often grow unseen — and that you're probably doing better than you think. Listen now — and let us know what landed.