<![CDATA[The Uplift- with Luke Pollock]]>Sports Rehab. Building Online Businesses. And Conversations with Interesting People.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:01:32 GMTFri, 16 Jan 2026 20:37:59 GMT60Luke Pollock<p>Sports Rehab. Building Online Businesses. And Conversations with Interesting People.</p>episodicLuke Pollocklukepollock13@hotmail.comyes<![CDATA[#23 - Solo Pod - We Don't Have Much Time... Take It Seriously!]]>Episode 23- I love the solo pods, these are some thoughts I have had recently due to my ongoing injury

]]>264d7312-add1-4746-9962-8163d2948a99Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:47:13 GMT<p>Episode 23- I love the solo pods, these are some thoughts I have had recently due to my ongoing injury</p>no00:21:40#23 - Solo Pod - We Don't Have Much Time... Take It Seriously!full<![CDATA[#22- Solo Pod - Q&A - Peptides, Poor Confidence and Enjoyment over Discpline ]]>Enjoy another Q&A. Really enjoy the Q&As and I hope you, the listener finds them valuable

]]>c58b870e-b2c7-4ba5-a71e-388af808e8d3Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:24:17 GMT<p>Enjoy another Q&amp;A. Really enjoy the Q&amp;As and I hope you, the listener finds them valuable</p>no00:31:01#22- Solo Pod - Q&A - Peptides, Poor Confidence and Enjoyment over Discpline full<![CDATA[#21 - Solo Pod- You Need To Change Your Environment ]]>Changing your environment is a cheat code for progress- listen to the episode to find out how + why.

]]>c9922088-12ed-4853-bc51-988f5546d9b3Wed, 27 May 2026 13:49:18 GMT<p>Changing your environment is a cheat code for progress- listen to the episode to find out how + why. <br /><br /></p>no00:31:4721#21 - Solo Pod- You Need To Change Your Environment full<![CDATA[#20 - Josh Hanlon - 25/26 Season Business and Playing Reflections ]]>Welcoming my good friend back on for an informal episode to mark number 20 of the podcast!

Chapters

  • 00:00 Injury Management and Recovery
  • 07:11 Off-Season Training and Preparation
  • 27:05 Navigating Career Decisions in Rugby
  • 42:09 Balancing Business and Rugby
]]>481413e9-c131-435e-8096-f731854c5295Wed, 20 May 2026 12:21:15 GMT<p>Welcoming my good friend back on for an informal episode to mark number 20 of the podcast! </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Injury Management and Recovery</li><li>07:11 Off-Season Training and Preparation</li><li>27:05 Navigating Career Decisions in Rugby</li><li>42:09 Balancing Business and Rugby</li></ul>no00:50:3720#20 - Josh Hanlon - 25/26 Season Business and Playing Reflections full<![CDATA[#19 - Solo Pod - The Power of Reading and Books Recommendations]]>Something different for you - enjoy!

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Challenges of Self-Employment
  • 10:07 The Artist's Way and Morning Pages
  • 18:10 The Obstacle is the Way
]]>4620c189-73d6-4f75-8680-a227e40cf2b7Wed, 13 May 2026 16:57:39 GMT<p>Something different for you - enjoy! <br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenges of Self-Employment</li><li>10:07 The Artist's Way and Morning Pages</li><li>18:10 The Obstacle is the Way</li></ul>no00:24:27#19 - Solo Pod - The Power of Reading and Books Recommendationsfull<![CDATA[#18 - Solo Pod - Reflections On My First Public Speaking Event]]>My first public speaking event and my reflections on said event.

]]>e23453a2-d00b-4c0e-b92f-3473dd3b1af2Wed, 06 May 2026 17:57:10 GMT<p>My first public speaking event and my reflections on said event. </p>no00:30:53#18 - Solo Pod - Reflections On My First Public Speaking Eventfull<![CDATA[#17 - Conor O'Neill - Physique vs Performance ]]>Nutritionist Conor O'Neill joins me to discuss the importance of nutrition in sport, rehab and general performance

]]>4dec4142-6b75-41f9-9386-aaf0364a85aaWed, 29 Apr 2026 15:57:23 GMT<p>Nutritionist Conor O'Neill joins me to discuss the importance of nutrition in sport, rehab and general performance</p>no01:02:22#17 - Conor O'Neill - Physique vs Performance full<![CDATA[#16 - The Practicalities of Online Rehab- Solo Pod]]>What I currently offer and how it works (practically). Here is what I wish I had 12- 24 months ago.

]]>02fd73e9-c0aa-4755-ae73-abab53d7f542Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:18:35 GMT<p>What I currently offer and how it works (practically). Here is what I wish I had 12- 24 months ago. <br /><br /></p>no00:12:39#16 - The Practicalities of Online Rehab- Solo Podfull<![CDATA[#15 - Why You Should Ask More Questions - Solo Pod ]]>Ask Plenty Of Questions Whatever You're Up To

]]>88e2bf00-d992-4644-adfe-d73318330030Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:10:28 GMT<p>Ask Plenty Of Questions Whatever You're Up To</p><p></p>no00:13:31#15 - Why You Should Ask More Questions - Solo Pod full<![CDATA[#14 Solo Pod - My 3 Pillars of Rehab ]]>I have worked quite hard and continue to work hard to try a distill convoluted parts of rehab to make them appear as easy to follow as possible. Here is a framework I often use to guide my athletes through their rehab process.

]]>bcf03b02-0cd7-433f-a9b6-437e7ee12de8Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:57:47 GMT<p>I have worked quite hard and continue to work hard to try a distill convoluted parts of rehab to make them appear as easy to follow as possible. Here is a framework I often use to guide my athletes through their rehab process. </p>no00:26:47#14 Solo Pod - My 3 Pillars of Rehab full<![CDATA[#13 - Darragh McGurn - Why Should You Have Options As An Athlete?]]>Darragh is someone I have looked up to for a long time in the S&C and Online Business World. I gleaned a lot from this conversation. I trust you will too.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Transition from Engineering to S&C
  • 06:25 S&C in Modern GAA
  • 12:30 Learning about Game Speed and Mechanics
  • 20:29 Managing Group Coaching
  • 26:01 Balancing Work and Life Online
  • 32:12 Writing and Articulation Skills
  • 40:04 Injury Recovery and Holistic Approach
]]>0c78fcf4-7d8e-4a60-8100-12d04d29a93cWed, 01 Apr 2026 11:46:19 GMT<p>Darragh is someone I have looked up to for a long time in the S&amp;C and Online Business World. I gleaned a lot from this conversation. I trust you will too. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transition from Engineering to S&amp;C</li><li>06:25 S&amp;C in Modern GAA</li><li>12:30 Learning about Game Speed and Mechanics</li><li>20:29 Managing Group Coaching</li><li>26:01 Balancing Work and Life Online</li><li>32:12 Writing and Articulation Skills</li><li>40:04 Injury Recovery and Holistic Approach</li></ul>no00:49:41#13 - Darragh McGurn - Why Should You Have Options As An Athlete?full<![CDATA[#12 - Luke on Rebuild - What We Have Got Very Wrong About Injury]]>Luke joins the "Rebuild Podcast" as a guest. This episode includes a full interview about where I have come from and some of my main philosophies around rehab.

Takeaways

  • Injury recovery journey
  • Milestones over timelines

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
  • 08:59 Comparison and Social Media Influence
  • 19:09 Embracing the Recovery Journey
  • 32:27 Expanding Beyond the Sport
]]>123dcb6c-4e69-4396-808e-f2939482fc8fThu, 26 Mar 2026 18:57:53 GMT<p>Luke joins the "Rebuild Podcast" as a guest. This episode includes a full interview about where I have come from and some of my main philosophies around rehab. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Injury recovery journey</li><li>Milestones over timelines</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast</li><li>08:59 Comparison and Social Media Influence</li><li>19:09 Embracing the Recovery Journey</li><li>32:27 Expanding Beyond the Sport</li></ul>no00:41:10#12 - Luke on Rebuild - What We Have Got Very Wrong About Injuryfull<![CDATA[#11 - Josh Hanlon - Transferring S&C to the Pitch ]]>The first of many episodes with Josh. We cover starting an online business. Being a coach and a player. And what really moves the needle in the gym and on the pitch.

Chapters

  • 00:00 In-Season Training and Off-Season Planning
  • 29:20 Off-Season Training Mistakes
  • 35:27 Fitness and Performance on the Pitch
  • 41:12 Playing Through Injury and Off-Season Excitement
  • 49:37 Wrap-Up and Contact Information
]]>6c5eea78-c178-4c98-be3b-8a2603ff15e3Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:58:32 GMT<p>The first of many episodes with Josh. We cover starting an online business. Being a coach and a player. And what really moves the needle in the gym and on the pitch.</p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 In-Season Training and Off-Season Planning</li><li>29:20 Off-Season Training Mistakes</li><li>35:27 Fitness and Performance on the Pitch</li><li>41:12 Playing Through Injury and Off-Season Excitement</li><li>49:37 Wrap-Up and Contact Information</li></ul>no00:47:4412#11 - Josh Hanlon - Transferring S&C to the Pitch full<![CDATA[#10 - Solo Pod- My Reflection Routine ]]>Q+A Time

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Reflective Processes
  • 06:14 Being Open to Being Wrong
  • 11:35 Challenges of Starting an Online Business
  • 19:14 Empowerment of Starting an Online Business
]]>515a7c64-cf04-4083-bb45-7712949cb4caWed, 11 Mar 2026 19:15:47 GMT<p>Q+A Time <br /><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Reflective Processes</li><li>06:14 Being Open to Being Wrong</li><li>11:35 Challenges of Starting an Online Business</li><li>19:14 Empowerment of Starting an Online Business</li></ul>no00:20:19#10 - Solo Pod- My Reflection Routine full<![CDATA[#09 - Isaac Marsh - The Power of Consistency ]]>Isaac recorded his path to securing a rugby contract for over 500 days. We discuss what unrelenting consistency achieves when you reframe your timelines.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Beginning of the Journey
  • 07:36 Lessons in Consistency and Growth
  • 16:13 Reflecting on the Journey
  • 22:26 The Business Side of Kaizen Rugby
  • 28:17 Interest in Rugby and Social Media
  • 33:38 Advice to Younger Self
  • 41:29 Rehab and Education
  • 46:44 Reflection on Career Goals
]]>87254c51-6958-42d8-a9ed-21a4840f5056Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:30:00 GMT<p>Isaac recorded his path to securing a rugby contract for over 500 days. We discuss what unrelenting consistency achieves when you reframe your timelines. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Beginning of the Journey</li><li>07:36 Lessons in Consistency and Growth</li><li>16:13 Reflecting on the Journey</li><li>22:26 The Business Side of Kaizen Rugby</li><li>28:17 Interest in Rugby and Social Media</li><li>33:38 Advice to Younger Self</li><li>41:29 Rehab and Education</li><li>46:44 Reflection on Career Goals</li></ul>no00:46:269#09 - Isaac Marsh - The Power of Consistency full<![CDATA[#08 - Jamie Goldsworthy - From ACL Surgery to Rugby in 8 Months ]]>Solo Pod catch-up. All things business, seeing private clients, and mentorships. Topped off with an Interview with Jamie G about his 8 month RTP from ACL Surgery

]]>ffb64458-c5e5-4712-8246-a8d92ac3d6f2Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:41:34 GMT<p>Solo Pod catch-up. All things business, seeing private clients, and mentorships. Topped off with an Interview with Jamie G about his 8 month RTP from ACL Surgery </p><p></p><p></p>no00:28:259#08 - Jamie Goldsworthy - From ACL Surgery to Rugby in 8 Months full<![CDATA[#07 - George James - The Brain's Role in Rehab]]>George, a neuro and MSK physiotherapist, discusses his 5 pillars of rehab alongside the realities of running a business.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Environmental Transferability and Chaos in Rehab
  • 29:15 Transition into Entrepreneurship
  • 36:02 The Reality of Private Practice
  • 46:31 Neuroscience and Rehab
]]>9fb63d9e-6bf4-4bc4-aadd-0a930397b835Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:12:49 GMT<p>George, a neuro and MSK physiotherapist, discusses his 5 pillars of rehab alongside the realities of running a business. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Environmental Transferability and Chaos in Rehab</li><li>29:15 Transition into Entrepreneurship</li><li>36:02 The Reality of Private Practice</li><li>46:31 Neuroscience and Rehab</li></ul>no00:57:208#07 - George James - The Brain's Role in Rehabfull<![CDATA[#06 - Max Courtis- Telling Rugby's Unseen Stories while Fighting the 9-5]]>Max picked up a camera and started filming during his season abroad. He shares how he now travels the world, shining a light on Rugby's undercover matches.

]]>70617672-9246-4829-9f78-e090af3321eeWed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Max picked up a camera and started filming during his season abroad. He shares how he now travels the world, shining a light on Rugby's undercover matches. <br /></p>no00:42:297#06 - Max Courtis- Telling Rugby's Unseen Stories while Fighting the 9-5full<![CDATA[#05- Eoghan McCabe- Balancing Business with GAA]]>Eoghan is one of the reasons I started posting on social media. We discuss GAA vs Rugby, the realities of running an online business and much more...

]]>dcf19ba3-255a-4060-9706-f57e05cde794Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:32:17 GMT<p>Eoghan is one of the reasons I started posting on social media. We discuss GAA vs Rugby, the realities of running an online business and much more... </p>no00:39:585#05- Eoghan McCabe- Balancing Business with GAAfull<![CDATA[#04 - Ashley Lewis- Running a Lifestyle Rehab Business ]]>Ashley is an online rehabber. He is focused on movement-based rehab, which he has turned into a successful business through his online presence.

]]>3cc2e263-29f8-42e6-bb4b-24d3d737f444Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:38:27 GMT<p>Ashley is an online rehabber. He is focused on movement-based rehab, which he has turned into a successful business through his online presence.</p>no00:36:145#04 - Ashley Lewis- Running a Lifestyle Rehab Business full<![CDATA[#03 - Solo Pod- My Strategy to go beyond £10k in 2026]]>An Honest Review of my Online Physio Business to date. And my Plans Going Forward.

]]>6c22f865-e9cb-4fb7-bb30-1b0f21a53c0dFri, 23 Jan 2026 18:17:15 GMT<p>An Honest Review of my Online Physio Business to date. And my Plans Going Forward.</p>no00:16:234#03 - Solo Pod- My Strategy to go beyond £10k in 2026full<![CDATA[#02 - Benjamin Yagüe- Doping and the Hidden Benefits of Contact Sport ]]>Benjamin Yague is a Jujitsu Strength and Conditioning Coach who is quickly becoming the go-to guy in his industry. We discuss Doping in Sport, Jujitsu vs Rugby, Injuries as well as growth on Social Media

]]>7a1474b5-d925-40ac-a14c-0d95ca79f756Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:20:37 GMT<p>Benjamin Yague is a Jujitsu Strength and Conditioning Coach who is quickly becoming the go-to guy in his industry. We discuss Doping in Sport, Jujitsu vs Rugby, Injuries as well as growth on Social Media</p>no00:43:073#02 - Benjamin Yagüe- Doping and the Hidden Benefits of Contact Sport full<![CDATA[#01 - Solo Pod- Online ACL Rehab Learnings and 2026. ]]>
  • ACL Rehab
  • Online Athlete Management

    • Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Plan
    • 05:19 Rehab Progress and Setbacks
    • 11:21 Business Expansion and Income Model
    ]]>    21486708-0e30-4618-b5ec-886d394fa2bcSat, 17 Jan 2026 09:48:55 GMT<ul><li>ACL Rehab</li><li>Online Athlete Management</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Plan</li><li>05:19 Rehab Progress and Setbacks</li><li>11:21 Business Expansion and Income Model</li></ul>no00:15:092#01 - Solo Pod- Online ACL Rehab Learnings and 2026. full    <![CDATA[#0 - Welcome]]>Episode 1- Here We Go

    ]]>    2a8a9bf9-db61-4c5c-968a-c32ebd0f0bf6Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:46:49 GMT<p>Episode 1- Here We Go<br /><br /></p>no00:09:231#0 - Welcomefull