The Stripped Back Podcast

A Stripped Back Christmas with Aoibhe Devlin
In this special Christmas episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan sit down with blogger, influencer and fellow Balbriggan native Aoibhe Devlin for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about life, family, community and everything in between.
From growing up in Balbriggan and the experiences that shaped them, to building a career in the ever-changing world of social media, Aoibhe opens up about the reality behind the highlights, including motherhood, mental health, authenticity and the pressures that can come with having a public presence.
The conversation also takes a festive turn as they talk about Christmas traditions, childhood memories, family and the magic of creating new memories with your own children.
Aoibhe shares an insight into the balance between motherhood, work and brand partnerships, while also discussing how important it is to remain authentic in a world where so much of life is lived online.
And with community at the heart of the conversation, they explore what makes coming home, growing up in the same place and staying connected to the people around you so meaningful, particularly at Christmas.
A conversation about where we come from, where life takes us, and what really matters when we strip everything back.

Season 10 Finale | Stripped Back Podcast
We’re closing out Season 10 with John Slattery and Keith Moore from Assemble Pro.

We get into how technology is changing the way tradespeople run their businesses, from estimating and invoicing to managing projects, winning work and creating a more professional customer experience.
We talk about the story behind Assemble Pro, why simplicity is so important when building technology for the trades, and how getting the numbers right from the start can make a huge difference to a project.
We also look ahead at what’s coming next, including the potential impact of AI on the construction industry and how technology could change the way tradespeople work in the years ahead.
A great conversation to finish off Season 10.
Check out what Assemble Pro has to offer at www.assemblepro.com

Thanks to everyone who has listened, watched, shared and supported the podcast throughout the season.
That’s a wrap, See you soon on Season 11.

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In this penultimate episode of Season 10, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan sit down with Alan O’Connor from ALS Tool Channel for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his journey into social media, the trades industry, community, and the mindset behind building something that lasts.
Alan shares his experiences of creating content around the tools and trade industry, discussing how an initial passion can develop into something much bigger. The conversation explores the importance of being authentic, finding your own voice, and creating content because you genuinely enjoy what you are doing rather than simply chasing views or followers.
A major theme throughout the conversation is the power of community. Stephen, Keith and Alan discuss how shared interests can bring people together, create opportunities and build relationships that extend far beyond social media. They also look at how tradespeople and content creators can use their platforms to showcase their work, connect with others in the industry and leave something valuable behind for the next generation.
The conversation also touches on professionalism and presentation, including how quality tools, equipment and workmanship can influence how customers perceive you and the level of trust they place in your business. Alan discusses the importance of taking pride in what you do and continually looking for ways to improve.
Social media inevitably comes with negativity, criticism and people who don’t understand the work that goes on behind the scenes. Alan talks openly about dealing with that side of creating content and why resilience, staying focused and continuing to grow are essential when putting yourself out there.
Ultimately, this is a conversation about much more than tools or social media. It is about having the confidence to pursue something you’re passionate about, putting in the work consistently, surrounding yourself with good people and creating something that can have a lasting impact. Alan’s journey provides plenty of insight for tradespeople, aspiring creators and anyone considering taking their own passion and turning it into something bigger.
Check out Al on your favourite social media platform at ALS Tool Channel
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Recorded from: N2 Electrical Wholesalers
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In this revisited and repurposed episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, we revisit our conversation we had in 2025 with GAA player and fitness instructor Amy Gibbons from Balbriggan.
Amy shares her journey through GAA, fitness and the importance of having strong local sporting communities in towns like Balbriggan, particularly for the next generation coming through.
We chat about what it really takes to be a female GAA player ,the commitment, discipline, training and sacrifices that come with competing, and how Amy has turned her own passion for fitness into both a personal love and a career.
One of the biggest talking points of the conversation is Amy’s experience with an ACL injury and the huge setback it created, both physically and mentally. She opens up about the rehabilitation process, the challenges of dealing with injury, the resilience required to keep pushing forward and what it meant to finally make it back mentally and physically.
This is a conversation about sport, community, fitness, setbacks, resilience and the determination to get back doing what you love.
If you’re involved in GAA, fitness, coaching, or simply looking for a story about overcoming adversity, this is one worth revisiting.
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In this episode of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, we sit down with Dinny Collins for a wide-ranging conversation about resilience, reinvention, business, Bitcoin, fitness and life.
Dinny takes us back to the motorbike accident that changed the direction of his life and the journey of rebuilding himself from that point. We talk about how fitness became a huge part of his life, the creation of Dinny Collins Fitness, helping thousands of people and what completing five full-distance Ironman events taught him about discipline and mindset.
We then move into Dinny’s entrepreneurial journey and the transition into the world of Bitcoin. We explore what first attracted him to Bitcoin, how his understanding of money changed and why he became passionate about educating others.
We also talk about his latest chapter with fasting, what led him there and what he has learned along the way.
Throughout the conversation, one theme keeps coming back: doing the work.
From rebuilding his health to building businesses, pushing his physical limits and continually reinventing himself, Dinny’s story is ultimately one of proof of work.
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Recorded from N2 Electrical Wholesalers Ashbourne