The Brian Keane Podcast
The Brian Keane Podcast is hosted by Irish fitness entrepreneur Brian Keane, who answers listener questions and interviews leaders in fitness, health, mindset and natural wellness. Episodes cover practical advice on losing fat, building muscle, improving overall health and developing a resilient, bulletproof mindset. Guests range from coaches and nutrition experts to mindset and wellness specialists. The show aims to help listeners become the best version of themselves, blending training and nutrition tips with mental performance strategies.
Episodes
#601: Natalie Lennon - Acne, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Running 2 Marathons in 7 Days!
Nathalie Lennon is back with Brian Keane. She talks openly about eating disorder recovery, training for Chicago and Amsterdam in the same week, and the physical and emotional cost that followed. They explore menstrual health during marathon training, how she avoided getting caught up in food numbers, and why rest became part of the story. The conversation also covers acne and confidence, negative
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#600: Kim Constable - Peptides, Perimenopause & Building Unshakeable Self-Belief!
Kim Constable joins Brian Keane to talk about losing an Instagram account with more than four million followers, rebuilding an audience and learning when to stop giving online criticism her attention. They also discuss their personal experiences with IBS, peptides and GLP-1s; the psychology of body image and comparison; radical responsibility; making decisions; and why the strongest content makes
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#599: How Becca Holland Grew 1.2 Million Followers (And What's Changing on Social Media Right Now)
Becca Holland returns to The Brian Keane Podcast to talk about reaching 1.2 million Instagram followers, why she pulled back from visibility after rapid growth, and what she sees changing on social media. Brian and Becca discuss nervous system regulation, fear of judgement, finding your voice on camera, listening to your audience and building a business beyond one social platform. They also explor
Personal Trainers: Is Your Social Media All About You? | Ask Brian
Is your social media showing what you do—or helping potential clients understand how you can help them? In this Ask Brian episode, Brian Keane answers a personal trainer's question about growing their social media. He explains why your positioning matters, how client stories can demonstrate your coaching, and why attraction, nurture and conversion content serve different purposes. You'll hear Bria
#598: Hormones, ED & Empowerment: A Wide-Ranging Talk w/ Endocrinologist Dr. Mary Ryan
Dr Mary Ryan is a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist and the author of It's Probably Your Hormones. In this episode, she joins Brian Keane for a wide-ranging conversation about hormones, health and empowerment. We explore fasting, weight-loss medication, burnout, low testosterone and erectile dysfunction, alongside the importance of sleep, nutrition and managing stress. Mary discusses why ho
Why Your Social Media Isn't Growing (And What To Do Instead)
Watch the full video on YouTube: You're posting. You're showing up. You're doing everything the gurus tell you to do — and your following isn't moving. It's not the algorithm, it's not luck, and it's not timing. In this video, I break down the three biggest reasons social media accounts stall: 1️⃣ You're optimising for approval, not discovery — creating content for people who already follow you in
#597: How to Build an 8 Figure Business That Runs Without You with Entrepreneur Paul J Ryan
Paul J Ryan is an entrepreneur and mentor who owns an 8 figure business that runs without him. After nearly having a heart attack from stress at age 40, Paul explains why the business itself wasn't the source of his stress, it was how he was running it. In today's show, he shares how entrepreneurs can become the biggest bottleneck in their own companies and why building the right culture, leaders
6 Moments That Changed My Life Forever and How to Spot Them In Your Own Life (Solo Mindset)
Today's episode is a press-record-and-talk-solo mindset podcast. This has been a crazy year, but there are always nuggets of gold to be found even in the unlikeliest of places. Today's episode is part of the 'best of' podcast series and first aired 28th December 2020 Shownotes: Brian's Business Mentorship: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Brian's Mastermind The Circ
GLP-1s, AI Coaches & Market Saturation: The 3 Shifts That Could End Your Fitness Business in 2026!
Solo raw and unedited episodes about my thoughts on the fitness industry evolution in 2026. Timestamps: 02:55 Shift 1: The Impact of GLP-1s on Fitness 14:28 Shift 2: The Rise of AI in Coaching 22:36 Shift 3: Navigating Influencer Market Saturation Business Mentorship application: https://briankeane.com/mentorship/ Circle group mentorship application: https://briankeane.com/mastermind/
Why Your Audience Isn't Buying From You (3 Mistakes)
In this podcast I break down the 3 mistakes that guarantee you'll build an audience that engages but never buys — and exactly what to do instead to build one that actually converts into paying clients. You'll learn: → Why optimizing for reach kills your sales (and what to optimize for instead) → The difference between fans and an audience that trusts you → Why "no clear next step" is the #1 silent
Health Coach Rebecca Holland on Hormone Balancing Strategies That Help Women lose Weight Permanently and How Cortisol Can Ruin Your Progress!
Becca is a hormone balance health coach who specializes in helping women permanently lose weight through different hormone balancing and nutritional strategies. Today's episode is part of the 'best of' podcast series and first aired 17th July 2023. Shownotes: Brian's Business Mentorship: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Brian's Mastermind The Circle: https://briankean
Why Most Online Coaches Stay Stuck at the Same Revenue Level!
You're not stuck because you're lazy. You're not stuck because you don't know enough. You're not stuck because the market is too competitive. You're stuck because you keep doing the same things that got you to this level — and expecting them to take you to the next one. In this podcast, I break down the real reason most online coaches plateau at the same revenue level for years, and the specific s
Michelle Chalfant on Healing Your Inner Child, Developing Awareness Around Your Feelings and Making Friends With That Mean Inner Voice!
Michelle is a licensed therapist, integrated life coach, author and speaker. She is also the host of the Podcast The Adult Chair Podcast where she helps people to become emotionally healthy adults. The Adult Chair model is an integrated approach that will help you recognize how all of your life experiences have shaped you — and then use that awareness to regain control, discover your most authenti
Why Posting More Content Isn't Growing Your Business!
Everyone tells you to post more and stay consistent, but more content isn't a strategy, and it's why most coaches and online business owners are stuck. In this podcast I break down the exact content strategy I use to grow my own business and teach inside The Circle: get ruthlessly clear on who you're talking to, create content across three levels, and pick one platform to go deep on before you exp
My First 100 Mile Ultra Marathon (Jackpot 100 in Las Vegas, Nevada)
Today's solo podcast goes through my most recent 100-mile race in Nevada. The Jackpot 100 is a 2.5-mile loop repeated 40 times for a total of 100 miles. It took me 26 hours and 31 minutes to complete. In today's podcast, I go through my training and diet over the past several months, the actual event itself and everything I learnt during and after the ultra marathon. Today's episode is part of t
Brian Keane - The Fitness Coach's Guide to Beating ChatGPT!
My recent appearance with Eric Malzone on the Future of Fitness Podcast. You can subscribe to his show here https://futureoffitness.co/episodes ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Brian Keane has built a fitness empire that most coaches only dream about — four bestselling books, over 580 podcast episodes, a top 0.5% global podcast, and more
How to Scale an Online Coaching Business Without Burning Out!
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES9p1S5tO0s&t=3s Most online coaches hit a ceiling. Fully booked, money coming in — but exhausted. The problem isn't your work ethic. It's your model. In this podcast I'm breaking down the 3 steps I used to scale without burning out: 1️⃣ Stop trading time for money — and build one-to-many offers 2️⃣ Build systems, not just skills — s
Running 230 km Through The Arctic Circle!
Running 230 km Through The Arctic Circle! This is a one take 'press record and talk' episode about my experience running 230km through the Arctic circle. I talk a little about my preparation for the challenge but this episode is heavy on the mindset side of things and focuses heavily on the mental tools I used to get to the finish line after tearing my Achilles 86km from the end. Today's episo
Can Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings Teach Fitness Coaches More About Marketing Than Business Books?
In this strategy session, Brian discusses the importance of storytelling in marketing, particularly in the context of social media. He emphasizes the need for coaches and entrepreneurs to position themselves as guides rather than heroes in their marketing narratives. By sharing personal stories and client successes, they can create engaging content that resonates with potential clients and generat
How To Get Clients From Content (Without Spending a Single Euro on Ads)
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcmBYk8wfmY&t=3s Most business owners think there are only two ways to get clients — paid ads or word of mouth. But there's a third way that most people are sitting on right now and completely underutilising. In this podcast I break down exactly how to turn what you already know into a consistent stream of clients through content — n
Human Behavior Expert Dr. John Demartini on Why Inspiration IS NOT Motivation and How Your Highest Values Determine Your Quality of Life!
Dr. Demartini is a world-renowned human behavior expert, philosopher and speaker. He has over 4 decades of research across multiple disciplines. His work has been described by students as the "most comprehensive body of work", "an extensive library of wisdom" and "wisdom of the highest and most valuable order" He's an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demar
The Conditioning You Don't Know You're Carrying and Unlearning Who You Were Told to Be!
This was my recent interview on my business mentee and friend Kate Hamilton's podcast. You can listen to all her other great episodes here. https://open.spotify.com/show/3Cs5JWdQ4AZQdFe5wAlikh _________________________________________________________ Brian Keane isn't just my mentor — he's the guy who built an online fitness empire before "online fitness empire" was even a category. Four-time be
Why Your Content Isn't Converting to Clients (And How to Fix It)
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0dUTdtAVdA&t=1s You're showing up, creating content, and putting in the work — but the clients aren't coming. The problem isn't your consistency, your niche, or a saturated market. It's three specific mistakes that most online business owners never fix. In this podcast I break down exactly why your content isn't converting and the s
5X Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser on Why Suffering Makes You Stronger, Using The F*ck You Mentality and How Hard Work Pays Off!
Mathew Fraser is the 5X Fittest Man on Earth: the most successful and dominant CrossFit athlete in history, a 5-time CrossFit Games Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) and the only 6 time individual podium finisher. Prior to his CrossFit career, Fraser was also the 2009 Junior National Champion Weightlifter and son of Olympic athletes. Mat's journey to success is characterized by adversity, i
7 Ways To Monetise The Audience You Already Have!
Strategy Session with Brian: In this episode, Brian discusses seven actionable strategies for entrepreneurs to generate an additional 10 to 25k from their existing audience within a month. He emphasizes the importance of raising prices, enhancing offers with order bumps, upgrading existing clients, reactivating past clients, engaging warm leads, reaching out to opt-ins, and leveraging referrals.
Chris Williamson on Getting Over The Fear of Criticism, Making Sure Your Friends DON'T SUCK and The "I'll Be Happy When" Fallacy!
Chris is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast. His platforms talk about how to live a good life, finding your purpose, maximising human performance, productivity, fitness and psychology. Today's episode is part of the 'best of' podcast series and first aired on 25th Jan 2021 Shownotes: Brian's Business Mentorship: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Brian's Mastermind
Worm Queen: The Power of Social Media
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#596: The Worm Queen - Parasites, Mold & Medical Gaslighting with Kim Rogers!
Kim Rogers is a former medical insider turned medical rebel—known to millions online as the "Worm Queen." After two decades in Western medicine, Kim nearly died from chronic illness that the system couldn't explain: stage 4 endometriosis, Lyme disease, parasites, mold toxicity, and contaminated water exposure. With nowhere left to turn, she became her own patient advocate and eventually found the
#595: The Rebrand Episode – Why Build Without Breaking!
Solo episode going through the podcast rebrand. Enjoy. Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform. 00:13 Introduction to Build Without Breaking 02:29 The Journey of Transformation 05:54 Facing Misalignment and Overwhelm 10:13 The Turning Point: Realisations and Decisions 15:58 Building a Fitness Business from Scratch 18:22 Shifting Values and Priorities 25:30 The Self-W
Dealing with Negative Comments Online
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#594: Q+A - Breaking Through Fitness Plateaus, Stress Management Training, The Future of GLP-1s & Ozempic, Conquering Self-Doubt in New Challenges, Self-Sabotage and Inner Work!
Solo Q+A with Brian. 00:48 1. I've been training consistently for 2 years, but my body hasn't changed in months. What am I actually missing? 07:24 2. How do you train hard while also managing stress from work and life? Doesn't intense exercise just add to burnout? 12:59 3. What's your honest take on Ozempic and GLP-1s for weight loss - would you recommend them? 18:07 4. How do you deal with self-d
The Power of Feeling: A Marine's Journey
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#593: George Bryant - From Homeless Kid and Bulimic Marine to NYT Bestseller and 7-Figure Entrepreneur!
George Bryant went from a homeless kid, to a bulimic Marine with PTSD, to a New York Times bestselling author and 7-figure entrepreneur. His podcast The Mind of George reaches millions. In this episode we go deep on emotional regulation, letting go of the past, and why mindset without tactics - or tactics without mindset, will both leave you stuck. Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on podc
The Grounded Woman Vs The Power House
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The Circle changes in July (but not for you)
Email: brian@briankeanefitness.com I'm making some changes to The Circle from July. New structure, new pricing, new format. But here's the thing - if you've been thinking about joining, this month is your window to come in under the current setup. Everything that's in place right now stays exactly as it is: 12-month membership options The 90-minute onboarding call with me The full Circle exp
#592: Kate Hamilton on the Dark Side of the Grind - Where Discipline Ends & Self Destruction Begins, Mom Guilt and Choosing Peace Over Power!
Kate Hamilton is a health and fitness coach, personal trainer, podcast host, and busy working mum of three with a huge social media following (more than half a million across all platforms). She brings honest, down-to-earth energy to everything she does, speaking about the realities of creating balance across health, mindset, and business. In this episode, Kate opens up about the obsession that fu
The Master Keys EVERYONE Needs For Health and Fitness!
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#591: The Man Who Refused to Die: Ian Clark's Health Transformation & What's Really Making You Sick!
Ian Clark is the CEO of Activation Products, a business built to inspire people to strive for perfect health. At 46, Ian's health started to unravel completely — he had a large tumor near his colon and prostate, significant heart disease, and his liver went off the rails. He was also coming out of a business bankruptcy at the time. He was told he had roughly 1,000 days left to live. He asked h
Somatic health & nervous system practitioner explains how to label your emotional blind spots!
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#590: Orla O'Flaherty on Sex Positivity, Speed Dating, Toxic Masculinity and How Your Monthly Cycle Impacts Your Performance as a Female Entrepreneur!
Orla is a somatic health & nervous system practitioner. She is also one of my closest friends and has been a guest on this podcast several times - and every conversation gets better. Today we kick off with 20 minutes on how your monthly cycle affects your performance as a female entrepreneur before diving into a word association session covering everything from speed dating and toxic masculinity
#589: David Hartigan – What Running Three Companies Taught Him About Business, Burnout and Betting on Yourself!
David Hartigan is an Irish entrepreneur and one of Ireland's top 30 Under 30, founder and CEO of Hemp Heros and Mussh and Co - the former being Ireland and Europe's leading seed-to-shelf hemp company, based in Co. Wicklow. David founded Hemp Heros in 2018 and spent four years building it alongside a career in consulting, before going full-time on the business. Under his leadership, it grew f
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Money Can't Buy A Peaceful Mind, Fit Body or Loving Relationships (But It Does Give You More Choices)
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#588: Q+A - Diet Advice I Recommend, My Relationship with Alcohol, Training Through Emotional Chaos, Financial Security Downsides and Why Community Matters More Than Ever!
A fitness, nutrition, fitness and business mix of questions for today's solo Q+A. 1: Nutrition has changed a lot in the last 5 years — what's one thing you believed about dieting in your early fitness career that you've completely reversed your thinking on? 2: What's the honest truth about how alcohol has affected your performance, recovery, and mindset over the years? 3: How do you train
The Power of Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded People
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#587: Body, Mind & Relationships, Overcoming Fear and How The Scary Thing Is A Path To Growth (Solo Mindset)
I wanted to try something different for today's solo podcast. I did the thought experiment of "If I Could Have a Coffee with My 28-Year-Old Self, Here Is What I'd Tell Him About Fitness, Life, Relationships and Business" and this is what came out. Please let me know how you find it. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform) 00:00 Introduction to Life Lessons 0
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The Hedonic Treadmill: Why We Never Feel Satisfied
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#586: 5 MORE Traps That Cost Me Years and How To Escape Them (Part 2)
Part 2 solo podcast on hedonic adaption, the dunning-kruger effect, confirmation bias, occam's razor and hanlon's razor. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform) 00:15 Introduction to Psychological Terms 00:48 Understanding Hedonic Adaptation 13:02 The Dunning-Kruger Effect 20:43 Exploring Confirmation Bias 24:58 Unravelling Identity and Self-Destructive Behaviours
Unmasking Projection: Hurt People Hurt People
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#585: The 5 Psychological Traps That Cost Me Years (And How To Escape Them)
Solo podcast on mimesis, projection, sunk cost fallacy, negativity bias and cognitive dissonance. This is a two-part episode. I will continue with it next week. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform) 00:58 Navigating Psychological Terms for Personal Growth 13:27 Understanding Mimesis and Its Impact 23:24 The Power of Projection in Relationships 23:24 Breaking F
The Top Supplements I Can't Live Without!
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#584: Q+A - Returning to Exercise, Supplement Tier List, Managing Motivation, Frameworks for Major Life Decisions, Mismatched Fitness Dynamics in Relationships & More!
Solo Q+A. 00:43 1. How do I start exercising again after a long break without burning out or getting injured? 05:58 2. What's the honest truth about supplements? What do you actually take vs. what the industry sells? 15:26 3. How do you make big life decisions? I have a move and a career opportunity I'm not sure about. 20:17 4. What do you actually do when motivation disappea
#583: Philip McKernan: The Truth About Passion, Fake Vulnerability, and Why Clarity Can Become Your Biggest Prison!
Philip is a speaker and thought leader who has built a reputation for his unapologetic approach to working with entrepreneurs, leaders, and athletes all over the world. He is the creator of the SoulSet™ philosophy and the One Last Talk movement, helping people uncover their unique gifts and live with greater meaning and impact. In this episode, Philip and I dig into some of the most honest conver
Overcoming Fear and Failure!
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#582: How to Stop Waiting for the "Right Time" to Start! (Solo Mindset Podcast)
A 'press record and talk' solo podcast. 00:31 Overcoming the Illusion of the Perfect Time 02:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery 04:53 Breaking Free from Self-Imposed Limitations 08:09 The Power of Perspective and Narrative 10:59 Choosing the Right Path 13:51 The Importance of Curiosity and Passion 17:04 Navigating Change and Growth 19:57 Identifying and Overcoming Internal Barriers 23:04 Building
Navigating Avoidant Behavior in Relationships
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#581: Psychotherapist Jessica Baum: When to Stay, When to Leave and How to Finally Feel Safe in Relationships!
Jessica Baum is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, and founder of the Self-Full Method. She is the author of Anxiously Attached and her new book Safe: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building More Secure Relationships is available now. Jessica was previously on the podcast in Episode #462: "Psychotherapist Jessica Baum on Attachment Styles, Why We Become Anxiously Attached and
#580: Solo Q+A - What I Say No To, The Loneliness Nobody Talks About and The Moment I Stopped Feeling Like An Imposter!
1: You mentioned on a podcast that you work 20-30 hour weeks. What do you actually say 'no' to that most people in your position would say 'yes' to?" 00:58 2: What's the loneliest you've ever felt on this journey, not the dramatic rock bottom, but the quiet, invisible loneliness that nobody talks about when you're building something? 14:30 3: You went from primary school teacher to running a very
6 Things I Believe That Most People In The Fitness Industry Disagree With!
Solo bonus podcast from my other show 'The Fitness Business Podcast with Brian Keane" going through the 6 hills I will die on as a business coach (and why).. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Business Coaching Philosophy 05:05 The Importance of Pull Marketing 09:47 Value First: Building Trust Before SellingTHE 15:06 Work-Life Balance: The Myth of Hustle 19:50 Lead Generation: Targeted Messaging Ov
#579: Learning To Listen To Your Body, The Mindfulness Enquiry Process and Using Yoga To Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Ciaran from Oga Yoga!
A special in-person podcast today with my business mentee Ciaran from Oga Yoga. Ciaran has an MS in Mindfulness Based Wellbeing and wears many hats from running yoga and mindfulness events to writing Irish children's yoga books (Diarmuid & an Mata Draiochta) He is regularly featured on RTEJr & TG4 and is passionate about bringing mindfulness and yoga to the broader public with his unique Iris
Avoid Lifestyle Inflation!
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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#578: Solo Q+A - The Hardest Mental Moments Nobody Talks About, Recovery In My Thirties, Starting From 0 and The Lifestyle Inflation Trap!
Solo Q+A - just me, you and the microphone today. 01:19. 1. "You've done Marathon des Sables, the Arctic Ultra, and multiple marathons — but what has been the single hardest moment mentally across all of your ultra-endurance events, and how did you get through it?" 22:00 2. "What does your actual training week look like right now in 2026 ie sets, reps, sessions, cardio, an
Crappy Childhood Fairy explains the difference between TRAUMA, ABUSE and NEGLECT!
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#577: Crappy Childhood Fairy Anna Runkle on The Hidden Effects of Neglect in Childhood, Navigating Relationships After Trauma and The Journey to Emotional Regulation!
Anna Runkle is a trauma-survivor turned coach and educator, best known under the moniker The Crappy Childhood Fairy. Her work focuses on helping adults who grew up with childhood trauma — particularly what she calls Childhood PTSD (or complex PTSD stemming from early life stress) — to understand their symptoms, regulate their nervous systems, and build more fulfilling lives. Anna's work has attra
Overcoming Self-Imposed Prisons!
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#576: Why I Stopped Optimizing Everything.. And How My Life Got Better! (Solo Mindset)
A 'press record and talk' solo podcast on the optimisation trap, choosing your suffering, finding balance and the importance of controlling the controllable. Enjoy. Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your device. 02:06 The Optimization Trap: A Personal Journey 16:14 Choosing Your Suffering: Mental Health and Resilience 20:22 The Importance of Connection and Community 25:03 Naviga
Losing 100lbs - The Power of Repeat Meals!
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#575: Losing 165lbs – Megan's Mission: From Struggle to Strength on a Weight Loss Journey!
Megan Shtab lost 165lbs and now works as a transformation coach helping women lose 50-100lbs! Her lightbulb moment happened at Disney World in 2018. Even at one of the most size-inclusive places on earth, she struggled. She had trouble getting in and out of rides, the lap bars didn't fit well, she needed constant walking breaks, and at one point, she took my shoes off in the middle of Epcot becaus
Busy Moms & Time Management
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#574: Overcoming Common Obstacles for Busy Moms, Modelling Healthy Habits for Kids and The Role of Accountability in Transformation with Lisa Maddock!
Lisa is an online fitness coach. She specialises in helping busy mums lose weight and keep it off. I've been working with Lisa for the past six months in my business mentorship program and she is doing tremendous work with her clients. I'm very excited to share her journey and expertise with you on today's show. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform. 02:48 Int
The Marathon Nobody Watched: Running 26.2 Miles Solo Around Galway!
Marrakesh Marathon fell through after months of training. So I ran 26.2 miles solo around Galway instead. No crowds, no medal, no finish line - just laced up my shoes and ran. This episode breaks down the training, nutrition, mental game, and lessons learned from running a marathon nobody watched. Sometimes the hardest races are the ones you build yourself. 00:00 Introduction to th
The 97-Year-Old Rule: Balancing Ambition & Peace
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#573: What I'd Tell My Younger Self: 6 Hard-Earned Lessons! (Solo Mindset Podcast)
A press record and talk solo podcast. I hope it helps. Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from. 01:50 If it costs you your peace, it's too expensive. 11:20 The magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding. 22:33 You can do anything, but not everything – Focus! 28:25 Ambition without action turns into anxiety. 35:48 No risk.. No story. 45:38
#572: Actor Peter Claffey on Starring in HBO'S New Game of Thrones Spin Off and The Journey from Connacht Rugby to Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!
Today's show is an in person podcast with Peter Claffey. Peter is a former professional rugby player turned actor. He is the co-lead in the new HBO show, The Knight of The Seven Kingdoms (available on HBO and Sky Atlantic now) On top of being a long term friend of mine and an incredible human being, Peter has such an inspirational story about following a passion and your path of curiosity
Overcoming Body Image Struggles
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