The Grounded Way Podcast

In this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Urja Shah, a physiotherapist with a truly global story. Of Indian descent, born in Kenya and raised in Perth, Western Australia, Urja shares how her background and life experiences led her to discover the world of physiotherapy and the powerful benefits it can bring to our lives.
Urja explains what first drew her to study physiotherapy — her love of human movement and sport, and a deep desire to care for others and help them heal. She takes us through the many ways physiotherapy can improve our overall wellbeing, while also exploring how past trauma, mindset, and lived experiences influence how the body feels and functions.
We dive into the biopsychosocial approach to pain, a framework widely discussed within the physiotherapy community, which looks beyond symptoms to understand why pain is happening in the first place. Urja also breaks down the role of the nervous system, describing it as the body’s central computing unit, and explains how pain and injuries can feel louder and more intense when the nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Along the way, she touches on the importance of the vagus nerve in regulation and recovery.
Urja also opens up about her decision to leave Australia and begin travelling — a journey that saw her visit 24 countries — and what ultimately brought her to Ireland. We discuss how social media can often create an illusion of reality, and how life behind the camera can be very different from what we see online.

This episode highlights how physiotherapy is about far more than treatment alone. It’s about understanding the whole person — their trauma, experiences, relationships, and environment — and how all of these elements come together to support true healing.

This week's episode dives into the complexities of friendship with returning guest Raj Singh. We explore the different categories of friendship, from trust and loyalty to positivity and support, and what true friendship really means to each of us.
We also tackle some tough questions: Is your friendship worth keeping if your circle is having a negative influence on your life? How do you handle friends whose values or lifestyles don't align with your own?
We talk about the importance of auditing your friendships, especially when someone in your life might be heading down the wrong path. Plus, we discuss a hot topic—can men and women be just friends, either while single or in a relationship?
The conversation also touches on the importance of female energy and how it contributes to our lives, as well as the value of friendships at different stages—whether with younger or older friends.
One controversial topic we dive into is lending and borrowing money between friends, and the impact it can have on your relationships. We also touch on how to build meaningful connections, the role of growth in friendships, and the lessons we've learned over the years.
This episode is full of deep, thought-provoking insights with plenty of laughs along the way. If you're looking for an honest, open conversation about the highs and lows of friendship, this is a must-listen!

This week’s episode is a special one — the original crew is finally back together, and it feels just like the good old days. The three of us dive straight into the classic banter you know and love, but with a fresh twist: our brand-new segment, “Topic Roulette.”
In true Grounded Way fashion, we toss surprise topics at each other and break them down with our own mix of honesty, humour, and quick-fire wit. Nothing is off-limits — from dating someone with kids, to dealing with fake people, to childhood memories that shaped us — and plenty more that reveal our real personalities.
This episode genuinely feels like a sneak peek at what our future radio show could be. We joke, we debate, we agree, we roast each other… all while giving you a look into who we are as a group and as individuals.
If you’re after real laughs, real talk, and a real sense of who we are, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

In this week’s episode, Conor sits down with returning guest Andrew Mowatt, who shares what life has been like since his last appearance on the show. Andrew opens up about his early struggles with dyslexia, the feeling of being excluded and isolated, and how those challenges eventually led him down a rebellious path. Seeking belonging, he found himself influenced by the wrong crowd, which ultimately led to trouble with the law.
But Andrew didn’t let his troubled past define him. Over time, he made a conscious decision to change his mindset and embrace a healthier lifestyle. By distancing himself from negative influences and adopting new habits like regular exercise, he transformed his life in ways he never imagined.
From the chaotic party scene of his younger years to becoming an entrepreneur running a successful food truck for eight years, and eventually transitioning into content creation, Andrew’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this heartfelt conversation, he discusses the importance of life, passion, ambition, spirituality, and money—how they all play a crucial role in shaping our lives.
If you’re feeling stuck or lacking motivation, and you’re looking for a spark to help you chase your goals, this episode is a must-listen.

In this spine-chilling Halloween Special, we sit down with Irish Demonologist Gavin Canavan for an intense two-hour conversation about the dark world of demons and exorcisms. With over 20 years of experience, Gavin reveals the truths behind demonology, far removed from TV portrayals. Trained under expert Pastor Philip Oliver, Gavin shares how his mission is to help, not profit, and why faith, Bible study, and church attendance are essential for anyone working in this field.

Gavin explains the secretive nature of exorcisms in Ireland and the shocking ways demons manipulate and oppress families. He reveals how demons can wait decades to strike, picking victims based on their reactions to unexplained phenomena. Gavin also shares some of his most harrowing cases, including children being dragged from their beds and objects violently thrown across rooms.

We delve into the dangerous world of exorcists, the toll these cases take on their health, and the extreme risks they face. Gavin recounts his own terrifying experiences, from being attacked by an entity after collecting haunted objects to hearing children laughing at 3 AM and windows shattering from the inside.

This episode pulls back the curtain on the true nature of demonic forces, offering a rare and unsettling look at the battle between good and evil. It’s a must-listen… if you dare.