The Brian Keane Podcast

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This is a live reading of habit and chapter 3 from my new book, I go off script a little but the whole chapter is here. Enjoy.

00:00 Introduction to Letting Go

02:58 The Weight of Negative Emotions

05:51 Choosing Your Suffering

08:45 Cognitive Reframing and Identity

12:08 Understanding Feelings and Mental Mechanisms

14:54 The Power of Expression and Escape

18:13 Projection and External Opinions

21:05 The Universe Has Your Back

24:01 The Paradox of Shit Situations

30:09 Special bonus for reviews (February 2025 only)

Matt Dawson is a six-time world-record-holding endurance and adventure athlete who, within a twelve-month period, climbed the highest peak on every continent, skied to the South Pole, trekked solo and unsupported across the Mojave Desert and Death Valley, and rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.

Performing in the planet's harshest environments, he learned that his greatest obstacles don't originate in the outside world, but within himself. That life doesn't have to be a relentless battle against his deepest fears and shortcomings.

His new book, Strength In Surrender beckons you to embrace a different path and reveals a harrowing truth: one of the greatest acts of courage is surrender. Surrender isn't giving in, giving up, or going along, but rather choosing to face and release our deepest fears in order to identify more productive ways of meeting our needs. It's a powerful, necessary step to living a life of greater purpose.

Takeaways

· Physical challenges can help in reconnecting with oneself.

· Disconnection is a common issue in today's society.

· Facing fears is essential for emotional release.

· Reality is not as concrete as we believe it to be.

· We have the power to shape our own reality.

· Living with purpose is crucial for fulfilment.

· Emotional pain can lead to significant breakthroughs.

· The journey to finding purpose can take time.

· Engaging in physical challenges can foster personal growth. Living a life of purpose can significantly improve mental health..

· Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

· No one is truly alone in their struggles; many share similar pains.

· Embracing discomfort can lead to profound personal growth.

· Focusing on the process rather than just the outcome is crucial.

· Surrendering to the unknown can lead to new opportunities for growth.

· Personal evolution is about learning to trust oneself and others.

(Website)

https://dawsonspeak.com

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/dawsonspeakcharity

(Instagram)

Matt Dawson (@dawsonspeak) • Instagram photos and videos

(Youtube)

Dawson's Peak - YouTube

Book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strength-Surrender-expeditions-harshest-environments-ebook/dp/B0D2SFMZJM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XM2OC3537I9B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.brna1_m0VBRdWat1yKILcg.R-xKuvc8u0l3zIWrQnape8tghOqQ58IhXM3rR1NMg64&dib_tag=se&keywords=matt+dawson+surrender+book&qid=1738846837&sprefix=matt+dawson+surrender+book%2Caps%2C51&sr=8-1

Its been a wild four years writing this one.. I hope it helps as much as my previous books. Check it out on Amazon HERE

A shorter unedited bonus recap podcast of my recent HYROX fitness race in Turin, Italy 2025.

00:00 Introduction to Hyrox and Personal Experience

02:50 Understanding the Hyrox Competition Format

06:04 Training for Hyrox: Preparation and Challenges

12:04 Race Day Experience: Turin vs. Dublin

18:09 Nutrition and Pre-Race Strategy

24:05 Final Thoughts on Hyrox and Inclusivity

Dublin recap episode date 18th November 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lhaSP0rB51YAMmLXMYg1e

Amanda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, holistic life coach, speaker, and author.

Amanda's journey shows that you don't need a drinking problem for alcohol to hold you back. Without hitting rock bottom, she discovered during Dry January that sobriety was the key to a more fulfilling life. Since going alcohol-free in 2017, she's been helping others embrace intentional living and unlock their full potential.

Her debut book, Unbottled Potential, is a transformative guide to living alcohol-free, designed to help people manifest success and lead extraordinary lives. Amanda's approach isn't about a temporary challenge—it's about redefining what it means to live fully and authentically through the sober-curious movement.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today's podcast:

· Social pressures can make sobriety feel isolating.

· Cutting back on alcohol can be a mental struggle.

· Going cold turkey can be more effective than moderation.

· Unexpected benefits of sobriety include increased clarity and creativity.

· Friendships may evolve as drinking habits change.

· Embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth and new connections. The realization of true friendship often comes after sobriety.

· Facing emotions without alcohol is a challenging but necessary process.

· Alcohol can cap your ability to experience joy.

· It's important to sit with your emotions rather than escape them.

· Life can become unimaginably better after quitting alcohol.

· Finding your 'why' is crucial for maintaining sobriety.

· Embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth and fulfilment.

(Website)

Amanda Kuda | Life Coach For Sober Curious & Alcohol-Free Women

(Instagram)

Amanda Kuda | Alcohol-Free Life Coach (@amandakuda) • Instagram photos and videos

(Podcast)

The Unbottled Potential Podcast — Amanda Kuda | Life Coach For Sober Curious & Alcohol-Free Women

(Blog)

Life Coach & Mentor helping women live more authentically — Amanda Kuda | Life Coach For Sober Curious & Alcohol-Free Women

(Youtube)

Authentically Amanda - Amanda Kuda - YouTube

(Twitter)

AmandaKuda (@AmandaKuda) / X

(Book)

Unbottled Potential

Unbottled Potential: Break Up with Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life - Kindle edition by Kuda, Amanda. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

For more details or to book your deposit - Click Here

Similar to the Kilimanjaro podcast I did last year, 80% of the questions have been around the difficulty and the cost, so I open the podcast with both; and then jump into the ones below.

Question#1

I'm not in Ireland for the Training days, Can I still go?

Question#2

I don't think I'll be fit enough but would love to do it

Question#3

How long will I be gone for in total?

Question#4

Is there a payment scheme?

Question#5

I don't think I can make this one, will you go again?

Question#6

How many spaces are there?

Question#7

Can my work sponsor me for this?

Question#8

Is this open for couples or mainly solo?

Question#9

What are the extras and how do I book?

For more details or to book your deposit

https://earths-edge.com/expedition/brian-keane-machu-picchu-october-2025/

Shownotes:

· Machu Picchu expedition is scheduled for October 2025.

· Training days serve as bonding experiences rather than strict fitness requirements.

· Fitness levels can be managed with proper training programs.

· The trip lasts 16 days, including travel time.

· A payment scheme is available to make the trip more affordable.

· This will be Brian's only Machu Picchu trip for the foreseeable future..

· The experience is not just about the trek but also about the connections made.

· Brian encourages listeners to reach out with any questions about the trip.

Jay is a retired British Army soldier turned champion bodybuilder and personal coach who is committed to the belief that "transformation starts from the neck up".

With a huge 1.1M TikTok followers and over half a million followers on Instagram (@jayalderton), Jay's platforms continue to rapidly amass support and positive sentiment from a community of like-minded individuals committed to transforming their lives by confronting life's obstacles and reaping the rewards.

He is the author of several best-selling books. His most recent one Hard Stuff, Easy Life – 7 mindset principles for success, strength and happiness is available now

I got so much from this conversation on a personal level, I hope you get just as much from listening.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today's podcast:

· Transformation starts from the neck up.

· Fear of failure often prevents people from starting.

· Failure is a natural part of success, while quitting is not.

· No one cares about your decisions as much as you think.

· Commitment requires ongoing effort beyond the initial decision.

· Maintenance of habits is easier than the initial growth phase.

· Your identity can change over time; you are not fixed.

· Obstacles can serve as valuable lessons for future success.

· Learning to say no is essential for prioritizing what matters.

· Self-awareness is key to understanding and overcoming past influences. Extreme success comes with extreme sacrifice.

· Balance is found between selfishness and selflessness.

· Communication is crucial in family dynamics.

· If you can't reduce negativity, remove it completely.

· Being present improves mental health and connections.

· Life is too short to tolerate negativity.

· And much more.

(Website)

www.mindsetwithmuscle.co.uk

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/jayalderton/

(Tiktok)

Jay Alderton (@jayalderton) Official | TikTok

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/JayAldertonOfficial

(Twitter/X)

Jay Alderton (@JayAlderton) / X

(Youtube)

Jay Alderton - YouTube

(LinkedIn)

Jay Alderton - Mindset with Muscle - Mindset with Muscle | LinkedIn

Previous appearance:

Episode 72

Mindset With Muscle and Knowledge Bombs with Jamie Alderton (aka Grenade Jay) | Brian Keane Fitness

Rebecca is a hormone balance health coach who specializes in helping women permanently lose weight through different hormone balancing and nutritional strategies.

This is her second appearance on the podcast, She was also on in episode442: Health Coach Rebecca Holland on Hormone Balancing Strategies That Help Women Lose Weight Permanently and How Cortisol Can Ruin Your Progress!

This was another in person podcast covering a wide range of topics with a wonderful human being.

Enjoy.

Another in person podcast so you can watch the full video from Prymal Studio in Dublin on my YouTube channel too.

Watch the full video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/briankeanefitness

Link to the first episode with Rebecca 442:

https://www.goloudnow.com/podcasts/the-brian-keane-podcast-679/442-health-coach-rebecca-holland-on-hormone-balancing-strategies-that-help-women-lose-weight-permanently-and-how-cortisol-can-ruin-your-progress-423164

(Website)

https://healthwithholland.com

(Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1191145721489354

(TikTok)

https://www.tiktok.com/@healthwithholland

(Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/healthwithholland/

(Online Program)

https://healthwithholland.com/online-program/

A little bit of a different one today as my other GAA podcast is in the off season currently (you can subscribe to that here you play GAA)

https://open.spotify.com/show/3o5Elb7Lw98fbkULnE3fOh

In this episode, we run through some of the popular questions recently sent in by GAA players who follow my Instagram.

My Pre Season GAA Lean Body Program starts this Monday, January 20th, the link for that program is below.

https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program

Enjoy.

1) How to ensure full recovery between session?

2) Best meal to eat after a hard gym or pitch session?

3) Any tips for knee pain?

4) The best plyometrics for my preseason plan?

5) I'll be 34 this season, the body isn't like it used to be, any tips?

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to GAA and Preseason Training

05:00 Optimizing Recovery Between Sessions

10:03 Post-Workout Nutrition Essentials

13:10 Addressing Knee Pain in Athletes

16:58 Plyometrics for Pre-Season Training

20:50 Training Tips for Older Athletes