S9 E7 - With Plumber Aaron Cunningham and Painter Julian Fraser
From Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast by Stephen Buckley & Keith Delahan
April 19, 2026 · 1h 24m · Season 9 · Episode 7
About this episode
This episode features conversations with plumber Aaron Cunningham and painter Julian Fraser about health, trades, and personal resilience.
This episode featuring Northern Irish Plumber Aaron Cunningham and Dublin Painter Julian Fraser from Fraser Painting, offers raw, honest conversations about health battles, the trades, childhood memories, and mental well-being, with a focus on personal resilience and community support. Join us for a real chat that highlights the importance of talking and staying connected during tough times.Key Topics:Personal health journeys and battling illness, including cancer and recoveryThe impact of sports, childhood memories, and community on identityInsights into trades and apprenticeships in Dublin and the importance of perseveranceManaging mental health and breaking barriers around men’s emotional expressionThe value of supporting friends and family through difficult timesReflections on childhood, school choices, and early careersHow work ethic and attitude shape success in trades and lifeThe significance of building relationships and mentorship in the tradesLessons learned from setbacks and the resilience needed to keep goingTips on job hunting, apprenticeships, and fostering a strong work culture. Check out Aaron on Instagram at @ac_plumber83 and Julian at…
People in this episode
Hosts: Stephen Buckley, Keith Delahan
Guests: Aaron Cunningham, Julian Fraser
Topics covered
- personal health journeys
- mental well-being
- trades and apprenticeships
- community support
- resilience
- childhood memories
- men's emotional expression
Keywords
- health battles
- mental health
- trades
- apprenticeships
- community support
- resilience
- job hunting
Sponsors
Snickers Workwear Ireland
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fraser Painting, Hager Ireland, N2 Electrical Wholesalers
Places: Northern Ireland, Dublin
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