The Brian Keane Podcast

Dr. Alan Farrell is a seasoned medical professional specializing in Preventative and High-Performance Medicine.

He holds a medical degree (MB BCh BAO BA) and a Master's in Sports and Exercise Medicine from Trinity College Dublin.

With over 20 years of experience, he has worked extensively with elite athletes and professional sports teams, applying cutting-edge strategies to optimize physical performance and recovery.

In 2022, Dr. Farrell founded CDxP (Chronic Disease Prevention) in Dublin, Ireland.

The clinic focuses on helping individuals understand and improve their metabolic health through biomarker testing and personalized interventions. One of CDxP's standout services is its Testosterone Deficiency and Hormone Restoration program, which aims to support men experiencing symptoms like fatigue, low mood, and reduced vitality.

Timestamps for today's podcast: *Note: depending on your preferred listening app, timestamps may be off by 2-3 minutes.

00:00 Introduction to Preventative Medicine and Blood Work

05:08 The Importance of Regular Blood Work

10:00 Analyzing Blood Work: A Personal Case Study

15:09 Understanding Blood Count and Heart Health

20:06 Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Health

25:05 Diabetes Health and Metabolic Syndrome

32:50 Understanding Metabolic Health

39:10 The Importance of Preventative Medicine

40:20 Exploring Kidney and Liver Health

48:05 Thyroid Function and Hormonal Health

52:18 The Significance of Testosterone

01:01:11 Navigating Low Testosterone Symptoms

Today's show is Sponsored by The Circle my online group business coaching program.

https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

My current blood work link:

https://imgur.com/a/7Hz1S6L

Note: this is my full blood panel and is to be used for reference only.

(Website)

www.cdx-p.com

(LinkedIn)

Alan Farrell - Founder CDxP - CDxP | LinkedIn

A very enjoyable in person conversation with my friend Eanna on his podcast.

You can follow and listen to Eanna's show here:

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On top of running his own highly successful business, Brian has also completed some of the worlds most gruelling endurance challenges, such as six back to back marathons through the Sahara desert, a 230km through the Arctic and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100 mile ultra-marathon in the desert in Nevada.

We talk about "Balance" and what that really looks like for Brian.

Brian also opens up about previous and current struggles in life & his business.

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Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast.

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Renee McGregor is a leading Sports and Eating disorder specialist dietitian with 20 years' experience working in clinical and performance nutrition, with Olympic (London, 2012), Paralympic (Rio, 2016) and Commonwealth (Queensland, 2018) teams.

She specializes in REDS Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, eating disorders and hormonal health for female athletes.

Renee is also a best-selling author, and her most recent book, More Fuel Thought is available now. She also writes a monthly column for runner's world.

She appeared on a very recent episode #538: Sports Dietitian Renee McGregor on Balancing Athlete Hormones, When Healthy Eating Goes Bad and REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and this is our part 2 talking about The Problem With Influencer Lifestyle Nutrition and Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Bad!

[00:00] Intro: When "Wellness" Becomes Harmful

[03:45] Renee's Story From Athlete to Advocate

[08:20] What Is Orthorexia (and Why It's Not Just "Healthy Eating")

[13:10] The Warning Signs Most People Miss

[18:40] RED S Explained Why Under Fueling Destroys Your Body

[24:05] Period Loss Panic and the Pressure to Be "Perfect"

[30:15] When Fitness Feeds Fear Social Media's Role

[36:50] Real Recovery What It Looks and Feels Like

[42:00] How to Start Healing Your Relationship With Food

[48:20] Final Message From Renee You Deserve Peace

Today's podcast is sponsored by my Keane Edge Program

https://briankeanefitness.com/the-keane-edge-program

(Most recent podcast appearance)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2v6rvNul2dmEZydH22ssCw?si=AvixfIOLRpm6QsJdhlt6jQ

#538: Sports Dietitian Renee McGregor on Balancing Athlete Hormones. When Healthy Eating Goes Bad and REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)!

(Website)

Home - Renee McGregor

(Instagram)

Renee McGregor (@r_mcgregor) • Instagram photos and videos

(Twitter)

R McGregor RD (@mcgregor_renee) / X

(LinkedIN)

Renee McGregor - Director of Team RM - Renee McGregor | LinkedIn

After 177 episodes, its time for a change..

But don't worry, the business podcast isn't going anywhere, we're just evolving and rebranding..

You can find The Fitness Business Podcast with Brian Keane everywhere podcasts are found..

Spotify link here

Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast.

You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one.

The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel..

AND..

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Mairéad O'Driscoll is a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Chartered Accountant (ACA) based in Ireland, best known for her approachable and jargon-free take on personal finance and taxation.

Through her Instagram platform @thetaxnerd_, she's built a loyal following by demystifying complex tax topics—from rental income and gift tax to mortgage interest credits and Budget updates.

This is an absolute must listen for every Irish person who is currently working! Please pass it on to your family members and friends.

Prefer to watch your podcast? The full in person video interview is on my YouTube channel now.

[00:00] Intro: Why Most Irish People Are Overpaying Taxes

[03:12] Meet Mairéad O'Driscoll, The Tax Nerd

[07:45] Where You're Losing Money Without Realising

[14:20] How to Understand Your Payslip & Tax Code

[21:05] The Difference Between PAYE and Self-Employed Tax

[27:40] Claiming Mortgage Interest Relief Step by Step

[33:18] Most Overlooked Tax Credits (€500–€2,000+)

[40:45] Why Most Tax Guides Are Confusing

[47:10] Final Tips: How to Never Miss a Refund Again

[50:00] Outro: One Thing Every Irish Worker Should Do This Week (Mairéad's closing advice that could instantly save you money)

Today's podcast is sponsored by my group business coaching membership – The Circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

(Previous Appearance)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Pzvx9v4OQylVr87bvb3LI?si=mIWWQXeLRheUyE9SUAjLaQ

#88:The Tax Nerd on Everything You NEED To Know About Taxes For Self Employed, Online Business Owners and Influencers!

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/thetaxnerd

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065197231192

(LinkedIn)

Mairéad O'Driscoll (CTA)(ACA) - Group senior tax manager - Irish Life | LinkedIn

This is an episode I recently recorded with Matt Hall on the Success School Podcast - it leans into the business side of things a lot more; so if you work for yourself, run your business or have aspirations to do so, be sure you give it a full listen.

You can subscribe to Success School Podcast here:

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This week on Success School, I'm joined by bestselling author, fitness entrepreneur and viral content machine Brian Keane - and let me tell you, this one's a banger.

We dive into how one painful breakup became the unexpected catalyst for Brian's biggest growth, both personally and in business. From rock bottom to building a multiple six-figure online brand - this episode is all about resilience, reinvention and real talk.

We also get into:

• The mindset required to bounce back stronger than ever
• Starting and scaling an online business when you've got no clue where to start
• The difference between doing content for likes and creating it to grow a brand
• How to stay consistent when life punches you in the face

If you've ever been knocked sideways by life and wondered how the hell to turn it into fuel - this episode is for you.

Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast.

You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one.

The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel..

AND..

If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.

Phil Graham is a Northern Irish entrepreneur, investor, strategist, and former professional bodybuilder, best known for his lateral thinking approach to business and life.

After retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Phil transitioned into business, building a hyper-lean, retention-focused consultancy that scaled slowly but sustainably. He is the founder of Fitness Entrepreneur and Authority Network, a business mastermind that helps fitness professionals grow profitable, impactful, and freedom-driven businesses.

Phil is also a sought-after speaker, delivering transformative keynotes at global events including TEDx. His talks are known for their "mic-drop" moments, open loops, and analogies that make complex ideas digestible

He is also the primary focus in the new documentary on Amazon Prime "Fitpreneurr".

Timestamps for today's podcast: *Note: depending on your preferred listening app, timestamps may be off by 2-3 minutes.

00:00 Introduction to Phil Graham's Journey

02:02 The Birth of Fitpreneur

11:58 Transforming Chaos into Purpose

17:50 Lessons Learned: Trusting the Process

29:11 High Performance and Balance in Life

31:21 Mission Over Metrics

36:17 Mental Health and Personal Responsibility

41:15 Finding Purpose and Defining Your Path

49:46 Creating from Abundance vs. Scarcity

Today's podcast is sponsored by my Online Mastermind – The Circle:

https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

Documentary:

https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Fitrepreneur/0NB3MK62NRPAPYDOM3Y10AAD7R

(Website)

https://phil-graham.com/

(Youtube)

www.youtube.com/@PhilGrahamoffical

(Facebook)

ww.facebook.com/PhilGraham01

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/philgrahamofficial/

(LinkedIn)

Phil Graham - Founder - Fitness Entrepreneur | LinkedIn