Q+A:
Shownotes:
This was a press record and talk episode. I’ve talked about my experiences in dealing with negative people over the last ten years. Parts of this episode are very raw and I’ve used some stories from my personal life that I haven’t talked about before so I hope it helps.
Notable timestamps:
Ask yourself, who am I spending most of my time with? 05:34
“You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with” – Jim Rohn
If you can’t cut people because they’re family or in your workplace, you need to give their words less weight! 14:36
“If you wouldn’t switch positions with someone, why are you listening to them?”
There are three types of people in this world, people who give you energy, people who drain your energy and those who are neutral.
Who are the emotional vampires in your immediate environment?
Are they just projecting onto you? 36:49
“Somebody projecting hate or negativity on you is normally a reflection of what’s going on in their life. That’s on them, not you! Remember hurt people hurt people”
“There’s always someone smarter, leaner, bigger. There’s always a bigger d*ck!” 43:10
Shownotes:
Personally, I’m always trying to optimize things in my life to get more done, have more impact and be more effective and happier in general. I break my life into four quadrants (Health, Wealth, Love and Fulfillment) and score them out of 10 every month. These experiments are all ones that have ‘stuck’ and that I’ve doubled down on to improve on the areas of life that are important to me so hopefully, this episode helps you determine what’s really important to you and what experiments can help you get to those goals quicker.
1 Getting up an hour earlier (start with 15 minutes earlier) 20:41
2 Not checking social media first thing in the morning 25:05
3 Getting ‘R.E.M.’ based sleep 28:18
4 Doing finishers instead of ‘boring’ cardio 31:43
5 Turn your car into a library on wheels (audiobooks) 37:02
6 Digital detox every Sunday 45:11
7 Emails, Whatsapp or ‘100 times a day tasks’ at designated times only 47:00
8 Reducing blue light in the evening to help with better sleep 48:11
9 Cutting all caffeine three days every week (this is hard!) 49:51
10 Seeing money and time as wasting, spending or investing (paying for value, not price) 52:21
11 Working only at optimal times – being productive vs. being busy 56:08
12 Writing down goals or things that are bothering me to reduce anxiety 59:40
What’s your opinion on taking zinc as a supplement? 11:06
What’s next after finishing Marathon Des Sables? 17:54
I have a holiday in 8 weeks, can't get motivated to get in shape for it, any tips for getting motivated? 20:59
I’m a mom to a 10-month girl, I was heavily involved in fitness before I got pregnant but since I’ve had her I feel like I don’t deserve to train again, as if guilt starts to kick in. Is it a maternal thing? I desperately want to train and not have that guilt hanging over me, I find it helps me escape from the world? 24:43
The blog today was exceptional Brian (in show notes). Question and maybe it's silly but how do you keep yourself on track every day mentally? Do you have things every day that you do for yourself to keep you at peace or pushing forward? Or is it all about your frame of mind rather than routines? 33:15
5 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Struggle With How You Look BlogQ&A
BRIANS LINKS
Ben was born with the genetic illness Cystic Fibrosis and made the choice a long time ago to use his ‘weakness’ as a strength. Better known as the Ben ‘Thor’ Mudge (he looks just like the muscular god Thor), we talk about how a conversation with a Dothraki (he worked on Season 1 of Game of Thrones) led him to work in fitness. If you want to know how to use your ‘weakness’ as a strength and how to give your problems all the time they need and no more, this is a must listen!
Rapid fire questions:
· Do you have a quote that you live by or refer to often? 58:17
Ben's Links:
Former Kerry football star Paul Galvin joined me for today’s awesome podcast. We talked everything from how he uses Irish culture to tell stories through his clothing line, how playing on arguably one of the greatest teams of all time makes you physically and mentally stronger to making real connections with people and minimizing time on your phone and not letting your ego take control when making decisions. Mindset knowledge bombs galore in this one!
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Paul's Links:
Paul is one of my best friends in this world and you may have heard me mention him on the podcast in the business (as one of my inner circle) so I’m so excited to have him on the podcast to talk all things business, fitness and life. Paul came through my mentorship program and over the last two years has gone from working full times in a bookies to being one of the most successful 1:1 personal trainer in the country to now moving his business online and working with clients from Spain. We completely ebbed and flowed on this episode and talked everything from business and personal training to suffocating excuses and attacking the things you’re afraid of. This was absolute fire! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Show notes:
Dr Hazel Wallace is the girl behind the food medic and is very much spearheading the new generations of doctors that encourages her patients to think outside the pillbox and manage their health through their nutrition, fitness and sleep.
Hazel is so incredibly knowledgeable and I LOVE her message. We also got into her new book ‘The Food Medic For Life’ (which has hit the bestseller list everywhere its been released). I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
Notable timestamps:
Hazel's Links:
Similar to the first time Ross was on the podcast (episode #114), we just caught up about everything since we last talked (he’s since swam nearly 100km in the Caribbean). We also went through everything from his new book ‘The World’s Fittest Book’. As always, Ross just dropped fitness, training and nutrition bombs galore!!! I hope you enjoy this episode as much I enjoyed recording it.
Notable timestamps
ROSS'S LINKS
From 18 months of training to surviving a boat capsize and coming face to face with a whale, this episode was one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever heard. You cannot miss this one!
Notable Timestamps:
Links:
For this one, I just pressed record and talked about of my experience running 250km self-sufficient through the Sahara Desert the week before last. I go briefly into everything I did with my training, food and mindset before the event and then all the ridiculous and life-changing moments during and after my time in the Sahara. This episode goes through the highs and the lows. I’ve talked everything from avoiding snakes and scorpions on the long day (86 km), seeing people hooked up to IV’s and puking blood to cutting away the steel poles holding our tent to try and survive a sandstorm (side note: I’ll never take having a roof and four walls for granted ever again!). I hope you enjoy this one. This episode is dedicated to my MDS tent mates Simon, Johnny, Paddy, Hugh, Fergal and Pete who all played a huge role in helping me get to the finish line.
Dave and Steve are identical twins, better known as The Happy Pear. On top of running an incredibly successful health food vegan business; they are also best-selling authors who live and embrace an incredible lifestyle of health, wellness and happiness in general.
This podcast is amazing! We talk everything from their semi-pro background in rugby and travelling the world as hippies (their words, not mine) and how opening up a small vegetable shop started it all. We also delve into everything from vegan lifestyle, mediation, and wellness to morning rituals (swim rising) and handstand workouts! I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.
HAPPY PEAR LINKS
On today's Q&A Brian answers:
Can you get visible abs with just diet alone? 00:44
Do you think cutting can make you look bigger? 07:35
How do I encourage my partner and/or loved one to develop their own healthy mindset by consuming content such as yours or other well-regarded sources? I know for a fact it would help them out as it has helped me but their cynicism of stoicism and "self-help" books gets in the way. I'd appreciate it if you kept this question anonymous. 11:27
I feel so lost in life, Have you any tips to help someone find their way or their purpose? 21:58
Any tips for pulling birds way out of my league? 35:41
Resources mentioned:
The Fitness Mindset – Amazon Best Seller
FREE 14 Days of Fat Loss – an email a day to help you lose fat faster!
Becca is a personal trainer and online nutrition coach. After spending time in London as a nurse, she moved into the fitness industry and now helps serve clients from all walks of life with her unique training and nutritional approach. Becca gave so much value here; from her training and nutrition mistakes to going from cardio bunny to glute expert. I hope you enjoy this one.
Rapid fire Questions
SHOWNOTES LINKS:
1) How can I build the mindset to make healthier food choices? I think I know what foods are good and bad but I just can’t seem to stick to eating healthier, any tips would be great? 01:15
2) What are your thoughts on ‘twice a day’ training? 12:26
3) What are your thoughts on visualization and meditation? 23:53
4) Hi Brian, can you do a podcast about how to cope with a partner who isn't supportive of your fitness journey? When I married my partner, we were so unfit (drinking and smoking and eating crap) but now I'm on my fitness journey my other half feels left behind. He is jealous, suspicious and (whether subconscious or unconscious) tries to sabotage my attempts at improving my lifestyle and body. How do I cope? 38:37
Resources mentioned:
The Fitness Mindset – Amazon Best Seller
FREE 14 Days of Fat Loss – an email a day to help you lose fat faster!
How can I avoid eating junk food? I feel like I’m always craving it. 02:21
Do you ever hit a wall midday from getting up so early in the morning? I get up at 5 am (like you every morning) but always feel drained by 11 am and need a nap. It takes me so long to get going after the nap though and it takes a big chunk of my day? Any help would be great? 14:29
I’ve heard you mention crossfit a few times, what’s your opinion on it? I’ve been doing it a while now and I love it but not as happy with my body composition than when I was doing normal weight training? What are your thoughts? 28:37
Is there anything you can do to help me deal with a break-up? I broke up with my ex-girlfriend and think I made a big mistake. She doesn’t want to get back together. What should I do 37:14
Resources mentioned:
The Fitness Mindset – Amazon Best Seller
FREE 14 Days of Fat Loss – an email a day to help you lose fat faster!
1) I started paying attention to my food & health relatively recently. But my girlfriend still doesn’t. How would you recommend to handle this kind of situation, she doesn’t really want to change but I think it would be better for her? 01:38
2) What’s the best way to grow my legs? 11:39
3) Will running fasted with BCAA’s in the morning help me burn more fat? 19:46
4) I’m 29, all my friends are on about settling down and getting houses, I want to travel though, what should I do? 27:28
5) Do you think it’s better to follow logical reasoning or go with your heart when making big decisions? 35:45
I was lit up after this episode. Marcus is a Dubai entrepreneur, an ultra-marathon runner, ultra cyclist and a motivational speaker who has zero filter on everything he says. If you need motivation today, this is the episode to listen to!
At the end of this episode, DM me or Marcus on Instagram – what is your Everest?
Rapid fire Questions
Marcus’s Social Media Links
The Health and Fitness Podcast by Inner Fight:
Marcus’s Book Recommendations
LOSING MY VIRGINITY & FINDING MY VIRGINITY
1) What do you eat before working out on the morning? 00:44
2) I've seen a lot of bulk and cut plans contain carbs before bed. Can you explain the reason and effect this has on the body? 09:21
3) This summer I will be doing a lot of travelling (interrailing/America) for 6 weeks. Any tips on training and eating on a low budget when travelling? 17:38
4) I feel a bit tired during my workouts and looking for something to give me that little bit of push to get lifting heavier weights. Is there anything I should be taking a pre-workout maybe?30:44
6) I’m really struggling with negative friends, every time I talk to them about my goals and dreams, they slag me off- what should I do? 45:28
Resources mentioned:
The Fitness Mindset – Amazon Best Seller
Killer resources:
FREE 14 Days of Fat Loss – an email a day to help you lose fat faster!
Resources mentioned:
The Fitness Mindset – Amazon Best Seller
Killer resources:
FREE 14 Days of Fat Loss – an email a day to help you lose fat faster!
Best selling author of ‘The Warrior Diet’ Ori talks through everything from his new book on stress and how ‘controlled stressors’ such as intermittent fasting and the right eating pattern can make you leaner, fitter and stronger alongside how it can slow down the ageing process whilst ramping up your sex drive.
Introduction:
Ori Hofmekler is a modern renaissance man whose formative military experience prompted a life interest in survival science. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where he received a degree in Human Science, he is a world-renowned artist whose political satire artwork has been featured in books and magazines worldwide.
As editor-in-chief of Mind and Muscle Power magazine, Hofmekler introduced his diet approach to the public to immediate acclaim from readers and professionals. He is the best selling author of The Warrior Diet, Maximum Muscle Minimum Fat/ the secret science behind physical transformation, the anti-estrogenic diet and unlocking your muscle gene/trigger the biological mechanism that transforms your body and extends your life (which a lot of you who follow my Snapchat and Instagram will regularly hear me mention).
His newest book The 7 Principles of Stress: Extend Life, Stay Fit, and Ward Off Fat--What You Didn't Know about How Stress Can Reboot Your Mind, Energy, and Sex Life is now available on Amazon and all well-known bookstores.
Ori’s Social Media Links
Amazon links to Ori’s Books: