The Brian Keane Podcast

Latest Episodes:

#270: Nir Eyal On Becoming Indistractable and Positively Hooked To Exercise! Mar 30, 2020

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Nir is the author of the books 'Hooked' and 'Indistractable - How To Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life'

He received an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and is the foremost leader in understanding behaviour design and habit formation.

In today's episode, we go through a highly relatable topic on what some call the modern plague when it comes to hitting any end goal – and that is distraction.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today's episode.

The three main causes of distraction – external internal and planning problems.
M.E.A. – minimum enjoyable action when it comes to any new exercise program
His 'burn or burn' technique for weight loss
How to not get distracted in the middle of your workouts.
Why willpower and self-control doesn't help you with distractions
Strategies for avoiding the 'gym distractors' who try and talk to you in the middle of workouts
Why 'to do' lists can create the "I'm a loser" personal identity and what to do instead

Shownotes:

Nir's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=nir+eyal&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Website: https://www.nirandfar.com

Distraction tracker: Indistractable Tools

https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable-tools/

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When this all passes over, what will you look back on and wish you had done? Mar 27, 2020

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I recorded this podcast earlier this week with my man Cormac on The Healthy Commute Podcast. If you need a mindset and fitness flip around covid 19, check it out. BKF Online Program (Lean In Quarantine) Home Program Starts April 20th 2020 For more information, click here.

#269: Maeve Madden on Cheat Days (Weekend 'Fakeaway' Meals) and Being Catfished On Dating Apps! Mar 23, 2020

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Maeve is a Fitness and Commercial Model, Actress, Lifestyle blogger, Personal trainer, former professional Dancer and best selling author of the book 'Beat Your Bloat'

This is her second appearance on the podcast, we recorded episode 215: Maeve Madden on PCOS, IBS And Beating The Bloat last year so today's episode was an awesome catch up.

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

Training misconceptions and genetics
Strategies for not pressing the f*ck it button on your diet at the weekend
Using fakeaway meals instead of takeaway meals
Gut health, IBS and PCOS
The Coronavirus and surviving a zombie apocalypse
Being catfished on dating profiles

Shownotes:

215: Maeve Madden on PCOS, IBS And Beating The Bloat

https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/215-maeve-madden-on-pcos-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-beating-the-bloat/

Maeves's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeve_madden/?hl=en

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Rewire Your Mindset Book (Amazon) https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookAmazon

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Book Depository)

https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookDepositor

Covid-19 and How To Stay On Top Of Your Health and Fitnesses During The Pandemic (Part 2) Mar 18, 2020

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Today's part 2 talks about food, immune boosting supplements and sleep.

Time restricted eating to avoid boredom eating
Immune boosting supplements
Focus on sleep quality (and quantity if you are working or staying at home)

Covid-19 and How To Stay On Top Of Your Health and Fitness During The Pandemic (Part 1) Mar 17, 2020

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I'm far from an expert on Covid-19, I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on the internet but I am a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach and nutritionist; so I'm happy to add my knowledge on all things health and fitness during the current pandemic.

Today's Part 1 talks all things mindset and training around the current lockdown.

Free home, bodyweight and dumbbell only workouts on my YouTube channel.

Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rrI9hjpGzkNdoDTFhzMjQ

Tomorrow's Part 2 talks about food, immune boosting supplements and sleep.

Feel free to share with on your social media platforms if you think it will help your audience, friends or family.

#268: Paul Chek on Nutrition Principles, Spirituality and Training Misconceptions! Mar 16, 2020

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Paul Chek is a world-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness.

For over thirty years, Paul's unique, integrated approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of many of his clients, his students and their clients.

His book 'How To Eat Move and Be Healthy' was my fitness bible when I first got into the fitness industry first.

He is also the host of the living 4D with Paul Chek podcast which I highly recommend checking out.

Some of the things we talked about today:

Why growing up on a farm helped mould his view of the world.
The key principles for eating well and how it can improve your energy, your gut microbiome and over well being.
How focusing on your own consciousness and disconnecting from ego can make you happier.
The 7 key movement patterns that everyone needs to be able to do for physical fitness.

Shownotes:

C.H.E.K Institute Website: https://chekinstitute.com

Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/?hl=en

Paul's Linktree https://linktr.ee/paul.chek

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CHECK OUT BRIANS NEW BOOK

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Amazon) https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookAmazon

#267: Don't Let Anxiety Ruin Your Life with Laura Rhodes-Levin! Mar 09, 2020

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Laura Rhodes-Levin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the Founder of The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety.

Anxiety is a type of fear usually associated with the thought of a threat or something going wrong in the future, but can also arise from something happening right now.

Around 1 in 6 people in Ireland will experience a mental health problem like anxiety each year, which has steadily increased over the past 20 years,

In today's episode, we talk through everything mental health and anxiety.

Here are some of the things we talked about.

· Anxiety treatments (traditional and non-traditional)

· The power of being present and focusing on "I'm okay' as your first line of defence.

· What happens if you don't treat or learn to cope with your anxiety

· Books and resources for anxiety

· How to find the right therapist or person to talk to (if that's what you decide to look for)

"Never make permanent decisions

based on how you currently feel"

– Laura Rhodes-Levin

Shownotes:

Podcast 172: Dealing With Mental Health (Solo Episode) https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/172-dealing-with-mental-health/

Podcast 119: Get Rid of Anxiety, Worry and Stress FOREVER!

https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/119-get-rid-anxiety-worry-stress-forever/

Laura's Clinic Website: https://missingpeace4anxiety.com

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CHECK OUT BRIANS NEW BOOK

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Amazon) https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookAmazon

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Book Depository)

https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookDepositor

#266: My First 100 Mile Ultra Marathon (Jackpot 100 In Las Vegas, Nevada) Mar 02, 2020

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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.

I also added in some questions sent in through Instagram to the end of the episode.

How much mental training did you do prior to the 100-mile run? 11:28
Did you wear headphones when running? 43:44
Did you run non stop to complete the 100 miles? 47:22
Have you fallen out of love with training now that you've hit your goal and you're exhausted? 48:24

Enjoy.

Shown notes

Rewire Your Mindset Seminar – Cork

https://briankeanefitness.com/product/rewire-your-mindset-seminar-cork/

Ep 148: Marathon Des Sables – Running 250km Through The Sahara Desert

https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/148-marathon-des-sables-running-250km-through-the-sahara-desert/

Ep 213: Running 230km Through The Arctic Circle

https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/213-running-230km-through-the-arctic-circle/

Ep 229: 10 Life Lessons I Learnt Running Through The Arctic And The Sahara

https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/229-10-life-lessons-i-learnt-running-through-the-sahara-and-the-arctic/

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CHECK OUT BRIANS NEW BOOK

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Amazon) https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookAmazon

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Book Depository)

https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookDepositor

#265: Q+A – Body Fat Tracking, No Carbs Post Workout, My Average Day, Personal Growth Books and Living Below Your Means! Feb 24, 2020

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Today's podcast is a solo Q+A. Enjoy.

Are TDEE calculators accurate for tracking body fat? 01:57
Are you more experience or evidence-based? I am fascinated that you don't eat carbs post-workout. 09:38
What is your average day like? 20:26
How long does it take to put on muscle if you keep everything on point? 28:56
Must read book recommendations for personal growth? 33:47
Motivation or even beginning a journey, where to begin? 45:24
Really hate my job and want to go back to college but can't afford it, any tips? 50:31

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CHECK OUT BRIANS NEW BOOK

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Amazon) https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookAmazon

Rewire Your Mindset Book (Book Depository)

https://tinyurl.com/RewireYourMindsetBookDepositor

#264: Mum Of 8 Tess McGrath on Losing 100 Pounds After Baby Number 7! Feb 17, 2020

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Teresa McGrath is a single mum of 8.

She won 'Best Social Media Influencer' by The Beauty Blog Awards in 2018 and documents her fitness journey on Instagram.

Here are some of the things we talked about in today's episode.

· Losing 7 stone (nearly 100 pounds) after baby number 7

· The biggest pitfalls to look out for when extreme weight loss is your goal