Ger is an Ultra Endurance Triathlete, a personal trainer and fitness coach.
In October 2017 Ger competed in and won one of the world’s toughest Ultra endurance events The Deca UK- 10 Ironman distance triathlons in 10 days. Completing it more than four hours ahead of his closest competitor.
In 2018 Ger took on another challenge. After the loss of his brother in law to suicide, Ger teamed up with Mental Health Ireland to help raise funding and awareness for mental health. He tasked himself with completing 52 Ironman’s in 52 weeks for 2018. In May 2018 he also completed a 100 Mile run in 20 hours on a 550 meter loop.
Ger believes his vegan plant based diet is a huge contributor to his ability to complete these events, challenges and races. After becoming blinded in one eye when he was a kid, he is a firm believer that we choose to play the cards we’re dealt in life. If you’re looking to build mental toughness, improve your resilience or rewire your relationship with failure, this is the episode for you.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast.
- Balancing training and family
- His crazy challenges and what he gets from them (or why he does them)
- Using difficult situations as opportuneness to building self confidence
- How anyone can build mental toughness and resilience
- The secret to success - rewiring your relationship with failure
- His most difficult physical challenges
- The highs and lows from his 2017 Deca UK win
Gerard’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ger_prendergast/?hl=en
Paul has trained and mentored people for over 30 years as a keynote speaker all over the world. After 3 decades in the not-for-profit sector, Paul has successfully transitioned and reinvented as an educator through both his LIVE and online Masterclass events in Communication, Leadership and Personal Development.
Paul's three strands of focus are: Communication, Leadership and Human Flourishing. His hallmark is making complex things simple. Paul passionately believes it’s more important to grow people than things.
He believes that there's greatness in everyone and knows that most need the help of a well-chosen coach or mentor to discover it.
He is also the host of the podcast Growing Big People with Paul Scanlon. This was a fantastic conversation and one I am very grateful for having. Although Paul’s microphone quality isn’t as high as other podcast guests, the value he speaks more than makes up for it. This was a mini therapy session for me so I hope you get as much from it as I did.
Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast:
SHOWNOTES:
Paul’s Website: https://www.paulscanlon.com/
Paul’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paulscanlonuk/?hl=en
Paul’s Link tree: https://linktr.ee/paulscanlonuk
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Logan is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach, and the author of How To Not Die Alone.
As the Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge, she leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love. After studying psychology at Harvard, she ran Google’s behavioral science team—the Irrational Lab.
Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, TIME. The Washington Post, GQ, Glamour, Vice, and on HBO and the BBC.
Today’s podcast goes deep on all things dating and relationships. It’s a full circle podcast from meeting someone to break ups and finding the one so we cover it all today. Also, I touched on some of my personal attachment styles and previous dating tendencies; so, today’s episode goes through some new topics not previously explored on the podcast.
Enjoy.
Here are some of things we talked about:
SHOWNOTES:
Logan’s Website: https://www.loganury.com/
Logan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganury/?hl=en
Logan’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/loganury
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Sinead is an influencer, motivational speaker and founder of brave retreats and shine online. She uses her social media platforms and ‘The Sinead Say’s Podcast to talk about mindset, books, relationships and everything in between.
This is Sinead’s second appearance on the podcast, we did the first round at the end of October in 2019 in episode 249: Sinead Hegarty on break ups, sex and spiritual awakening.
Here are some of the things we talked about in this long overdue round two.
Shownotes:
Sinead’s Website: https://www.sineadhegarty.com/
Sinead’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sineadheg/?hl=en
Sinead’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sineadheg
Podcast 249: Sinead Hegarty on Breaks Ups, Sex and Spiritual Awakening!
https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/249-sinead-hegarty-on-break-ups-sex-and-spiritual-awakening/
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Dr Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality and the host of the longest-running sexual wellness podcast Sex with Emily. She is also the best-selling author of the book Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight.
Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives.
Her candid conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives.
Warning: This podcast has content of an adult nature.
This is a very wide-ranging conversation around all things sex (for single people and those in relationships) but here are some of thing things we talked about in today’s podcast.
EMILY'S LINKS:
Emily’s Website: https://sexwithemily.com/
Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/?hl=en
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Siobhan is a personal trainer, online coach and MyProtein sponsored athlete.
She is currently living in Bali and this is her hat trick appearance on the podcast. In March 2018, we recorded our first episode on living a life of freedom, avoiding fad diets and how putting accountability photos on Instagram changed her life.
In June 2019 for round 2, we talked about relationships with food, the ‘fitness’ identity’ and finding self-love. Today’s conversation is a long overdue round 3.
Here are some of the things we talked about.
Shownotes:
Siobhan’s Website: https://ohfitness.ie/
Siobhan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siobh.ohagan/?hl=en
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Today’s episode is a fly on the wall conversation with one of my closest friends, Paul Dermody. We focused initially on nutrition and diet and then went in a different direction about half way through the episode. If you enjoyed any of our previous conversations with a similar show structure, then this is not to be missed.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast:
· Turning 31 – the biggest lessons he’s learnt over the past few years
· Why self-reflection is one of the most underrated tools when it comes to fat loss
· Having difficult conversations and getting over the fear of offending people
· Influencers and ego, why do people act like this and how do we navigate it?
· To to see your ego in action or what you do on autopilot, watch your next 3 reactions
· How to stop making “life on autopilot’ dietary decisions.
· Ketofast stealing his clients before and after photos
· Call out culture, is it good or bad?
· And much more.
Did you enjoy this episode? If yes, check out Paul’s previous appearances on the podcast.
SHOWNOTES:
Paul’s Instagram: Paul Dermody (@pauldermodypt) • Instagram photos and videos
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Lisa and Alana are co-founders of the Gut Stuff and authors of the new book of the same name -The Gut Stuff an empowering guide to your gut and its microbes.
Whilst having incredibly successful careers as DJs and presenters as “The Mac Twins", they couldn't have been further from the health and wellness world, but as soon as they realised how big the gaps in nutrition information were, they became passionate about bringing the science to EVERYONE and so their gut journey began.
Now a pair of young female CEOs, Lisa and Alana Macfarlane are taking their team which consists of scientists, nutritionists, dieticians and doctors with them as they disrupt the wellness industry by launching their workplace wellness program, widening their product offering and creating services and resources that are available and affordable to everyone.
These two ladies were an absolute joy to speak with and they break down complicated topics in a very easy and digestible way.
Here are some of the things we talked about.
SHOWNOTES:
The Gut Stuff Website: https://thegutstuff.com/
The Gut Stuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegutstuff/?hl=en
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
I do a 'Top Three Takeaways' email on each podcast in my weekly newsletter; but here's my top takeaway from a recent podcast with Tim Spector.
Let me know your thoughts on Instagram, did you enjoy this format, did it help?
Although I do a 'Top Three Takeaways' email on each podcast in my weekly newsletter; this is my first every breakdown on an actual podcast.
Let me know your thoughts on Instagram, did you enjoy this format, did it help?
Popular questions from last weeks Instagram Q+A:
1: This week’s podcast confused me. Is there any point in running and eating healthy?
2: Opinions on Dr ‘s claims, they seem too good to be true?
3: Did you agree with Dr J’s beliefs on cardio and weight training?
Orla is a herbalist, naturopath and nutritionist who specialises in female health.
She’s also one of my closest friends, and we go deep on hormones (for women and men) in today’s podcast.
This one is worth saving for a couple of relistens as there is knowledge bombs left, right and center in today’s episode.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast.
Shownotes:
Brought to you in partnership with Lets Get Checked. To get 30% OFF your first time order, enter the code KEANE30 at checkout.
Orla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orla_naturopath_herbalist/?utm_source=ig_embed&hl=en
Orla’s Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dsbdu-e12f9a?utm_campaign=i_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=i_share
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Dr Jaquish PHD is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of the book Weight Lifting Is A Waste Of Time, So Is Cardio, And There’s A Better Way To Have The Body You Want!
He has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health and is the inventor of the most effective bone density building medical technology which is now partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment.
Inventor of X3, a technology that is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting, all with the lowest risk of joint injury, Dr. Jaquish methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians.
He has also amassed over 1 million followers on his Instagram page.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast.
SHOWNOTES;
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/drjaquish/?hl=en]
Website: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/x3-bar/
Landing page for Doctor J: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/doctorj/
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
I don't share too many of my podcast interviews, but this one was exceptionally enjoyable talking on some topics that I haven't previously covered. If you want to hear more of my backstory and how my mindset has evolved over the years, then give this a listen.
I also talk about the link between social media and mental health and how Instagram is like the wizard of oz and the highlight reel vs the reality of the sweaty man behind the curtain.
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Tim Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London.
He has won several academic awards and published over 700 academic papers, a large proportion of which relate directly to nutrition and the causes of obesity. Since 2011 he has been leading the largest microbiome project in the UK, using genetic sequencing to study the bacteria in the guts of 5,000 twins. He is the lead investigator for BRITISH GUT, the UK's largest open-source science project to understand the microbial diversity of the human gut.
He is a prolific writer with several popular science and diet books, the most recent of which will be the focus of today’s conversation. That book is called Spoon-Fed: Why Almost Everything We’ve Been Told about Food is Wrong.
If you’ve never questioned the conventional “wisdom” when it comes to the food choices you make or you just geek out on nutrition and anything to do with the gut (like me), then this is a must listen.
Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast:
SHOWNOTES:
Tim’s Website: https://www.tim-spector.co.uk/
Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/?hl=en
Tim’s Books:
BRIAN'S LINKS:
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Bill Esch, aka The Kettlebell Warrior started with a background in Olympic weightlifting and discovered kettlebell sport in his late ’20s. After five years of dedicated training, he became the first American male to achieve the rank of Master of Sport International Class in kettlebell sport.
Bill has earned his title as the Kettlebell Warrior: He trained with Russian National Team coaches and competed in Kettlebell Sport for more than a decade.
In his 28 years of owning and working in gyms, Bill has had the privilege of coaching a wide range of people and abilities. For Bill, fitness is an art, and he uses his creativity to keep workouts fresh and clients inspired. Bill helps people defend their health and find the power within to change their lives!
Here are some of thing tings we talked about:
Just to give some context the experience of today’s guest, here are some of Bill’s credentials.
SHOWNOTES:
Kettlebell Warrior Savage Shred Program: https://program.kettlebellwarriorfitness.com/about-course-kb
Bill’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellwarrior/?hl=en
Bill’s Website: https://www.kettlebellwarriorfitness.com/
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Today’s podcast is a Solo Q+A answering questions sent in from the question box on my Instagram page.
Shownotes:
BKF Online Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/
GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/
Rewire Your Mindset Course: https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
The Fitness Mindset and Rewire Your Mindset Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Brian+Keane&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Podcast mentioned:
Ben Greenfield: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/214-ben-greenfield-on-ancestral-eating-diet-misconceptions-and-sleep-hygiene/
Gabby Bernstein: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/293-gabby-bernstein-on-why-the-universe-has-your-back-and-becoming-a-super-attractor/
Luke is a speaker, health & mindset coach, endurance adventurer and author.
Luke has ran through the Sahara desert, down Mt Everest, through a tropical Chinese forest without food or water and his first ever triathlon was a double Ironman distance race taking him 35 hours non-stop to complete.
He constantly pushes his physical and mental boundaries to the absolute limit of his capabilities. I’ve been following Luke since I entered the world of endurance racing in 2018 and he has some fantastic stories and a great outlook towards dealing with mental health.
Enjoy.
Some of the things we talked about
SHOWNOTES
Luke's Links:
Luke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luketyburski/?hl=en
Luke’s Website: https://luketyburski.com/
Luke’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LukeTyburski
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
'The Fitness Mindset' and 'Rewire Your Mindset' on Audible UK
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My Top 50 Book Recommendations:
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Steve is an Irish Garda (Police) who has been documenting his weight loss journey on Instagram.
On top of having his weight story featured in national magazines and newspapers, Steve is also a cancer survivor with an incredible mindset.
Steve was on the podcast last year for episode 259: Losing Over 100lbs In 8 Months By Tracking Calories and Counting Steps and today was a catch up conversation with someone who keeps me motivated by his daily actions towards his best self. Enjoy.
Some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast.
· What he’s been up to since the last podcast appearance.
· Falling off track during the first Covid lockdown and how he got back on track.
· Motivation vs discipline when it comes to weight loss.
· His evolution from focusing on fat loss and body composition change compared to weight loss alone.
· Why being overweight doesn’t make you a bad person and the importance of building inner confidence and self-worth on your weight loss journey.
· The positive (or negative) impact of your inner circle and why you need to be careful of who you follow on social media.
· The Instagram accounts Steve uses for inspiration and the podcast he listens to for education.
· Plus more..
SHOWNOTES:
Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steves_weight_loss/
Podcast 259: Steve Griffin on Losing Over 100lbs In 8 Months By Tracking Calories and Counting Steps!
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Chris is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, owns an events company in the UK and is a life coach who specialises in helping people to get more out of life.
His platforms talk about how to live a good life, finding your purpose, maximising human performance, productivity, fitness and psychology.
His passion lies in learning about himself and the world around him. Today's episode was a very enjoyable conversation that focuses heavy on the mindset side of things.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast.
· Finding your purpose and the things that light you up inside.
· Becoming more confident by deprogramming or unlearning the thoughts that don’t support you anymore.
· Building the stadium floor mindset and how this can make you impervious to negativity and hate.
· Ask yourself the difficult question of ‘are you an introvert or do your friends just suck?’
· How to let go of negative friends and surround yourself with better people.
· Why you don’t value most people’s opinions, you just fear their criticism
SHOWNOTES:
Chris’s website: https://chriswillx.com
Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/?hl=en
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
TJ is a plant-based human biologist (BSc) and nutritionist (MSc). He specialises in vegan and vegetarian nutrition and helping clients reach their potential by optimising their nutrition.
He is the author of the new book The Plant Based Power Plan – Increase Strength, Boost Energy, Perform at Your Best.
In his new book, TJ uses cutting edge research that he applies with his clients ranging from premiership rugby players, competitive weightlifters and professional boxers to premier league footballers and ultra-distance triathletes.
Here are some of things we talked about in today’s podcast:
· How vegan diets are NOT the same as plant-based diets when it comes to overall health (do not confuse the two)
· The major unhealthy foods to watch out for (especially the ones you may not have thought of)
· The scientific vs anecdotal evidence of plant-based diets and their benefits
· Key nutrients to include in any diet
· How to start a new diet plan. The gradual vs all in approach
· How to start including more plants in your diet
TJ'S LINKS:
TJ’s Website: https://www.meatfreefitness.co.uk/tj-waterfall-vegan-nutritionist
TJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_waterfall/?hl=en
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Today’s bonus podcast is switching things up a little bit. Instead of talking all things health, fitness and mindset, we turn our attention to business; specially building an online personal training business.
If you’re a personal trainer, run a health and fitness business or want to move online in your area of expertise, this is the podcast for you.
This is a bounce back and forth episode going through our business models.
· Her journey for moving online
· The hardest thing about having an online business
· The best thing about having an online business
· How to rise above the noise and find your niche
· The importance of expanding outside of social media to build a business
· The biggest mistakes we made and the things we both wished we had known before starting.
· How she runs her coaching and plans to expand in the fiture.
SHOWNOTES:
Free course: = https://briankeanefitness.com/product/pros-and-cons-of-an-online-business/
Online business course: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Online Business Podcast: https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
Rebeccah’s other episodes:
Larry is on online coach, creator of affiliate coaching and the host of the Gen Pop Podcast.
He has coached over 2,000 clients online and in person during the last 15 years. His goal is to continue to give clients who work with him the tools and empowerment to achieve high quality sustainable results.
In a world of conflicting opinions and misinformation, his passion is to create real world, bull-sh*t free solutions to people’s challenges.
Today’s podcast goes through the A-Z guide of nutrition and mindset when it comes to weight loss.
Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast
· The one thing you need to do for weight loss – get support!
· The importance of your environment when you have a fat loss goal
· Guilt around food and its connection with a lack of nutritional education
· Balancing a social life and weight loss goal
· Challenging your beliefs around food
· And much more.
SHOWNOTES
My appearance on Larry’s podcast: https://briankeanefitness.libsyn.com/what-i-would-change-if-i-i-were-writing-rewire-your-mindset-during-covid19
Larry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching/?hl=en
Larry’s website: https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
Rob and Yvonne have been together for 20 years, married 12, and are the parents of two young boys.
Like so many couples and families out there, they fell into the trap of convenient food, takeaways and eating out, thinking they were far too busy to cook!
After their first holiday alone without the boys, they returned feeling tired, overweight and almost depressed. Their weight had increased and their energy levels had decreased, therefore they knew something had to change.
They set themselves goals, supported each other and committed to losing weight together. Over the course of two years, they went on to lose a whopping 13 stone (over 180 pounds).
I’ve been dying to do this episode for nearly a year now; so, I hope you get as inspired from it as I did.
Some of the topics we talked about in today’s podcast.
· Their journey to losing over 180 pounds in 2 years (and keeping it off)
· The mindset shift of ‘dieting’ vs a lifestyle change.
· The only thing you have to give up for weight loss are excuses
· New year weight loss pitfalls to watch out for
· Self-belief and its importance for long term weight loss
Shownotes:
Rob and Yvonne’s Website: https://robandyvonne.ie/corporate/
Rob and Yvonne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robandyvonne/?hl=en
The online business podcast https://briankeanefitness.com/business-podcast/
How to move your PT business online course https://briankeanefitness.com/online-business-course/
Rewire Your Mindset course (new): https://briankeanefitness.com/rewire-your-mindset-course/
BKF Online Course:
This is my appearance of my friend Shane Walsh’s podcast. In this episode, I’ve touched on topics that I haven’t previously covered when it comes to slimming clubs and fitness in particular. If weight loss or fat loss is your goal, then this episode is for you.
BKF Online Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/