Micheál Costello: representing Ireland internationally, mastering triathlon events, talking about eating disorders, coming out and more

As a two-time ironman competitor, Micheál Costello knows what it’s like to maintain an elite level of fitness – and this year, he hit a personal milestone when he was picked to represent Ireland on the international stage for the first time in Spain.

And while that event didn’t go the way that Micheál wanted, he is determined to represent his country again – and to do so as an authentic member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Micheál has been a long-time listener to the podcast as well – so when he dropped us a message saying he’d love to come on for a chat, we were always going to say yes!

This is a powerful, personal conversation about Micheál’s journey to elite-level sport; his diagnosis with an eating disorder; his journey with his own sexuality; his mental growth and the grit that you need to represent your country on the international stage.

It’s a cracker of an episode that we love, and we think you’ll love as well!

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