The Brian Keane Podcast

Latest Episodes:

#578: Solo Q+A - The Hardest Mental Moments Nobody Talks About, Recovery In My Thirties, Starting From 0 and The Lifestyle Inflation Trap! Mar 02, 2026

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Solo Q+A - just me, you and the microphone today.

01:19. 1. "You've done Marathon des Sables, the Arctic Ultra, and multiple marathons — but what has been the single hardest moment mentally across all of your ultra-endurance events, and how did you get through it?"

22:00 2. "What does your actual training week look like right now in 2026 ie sets, reps, sessions, cardio, and how has it evolved from when you first started?"

28:24 3. "You're in your late thirties and still competing in marathons. What's the one thing you wish you'd known about training and recovery in your 20s that would've saved your body?"

33:05 4. "If you were starting The Circle from zero today, no audience, no books, no reputation, what would your exact first 90 days look like to get to your first paying member?"

39:58 5. "What's the biggest mistake you see fitness coaches make when they finally start making good money; and how do you avoid lifestyle inflation killing your business growth?"

47:35 6. What's the one belief about yourself you had to completely destroy to get to where you are?

The Circle group mastermind:

https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

Business Mentorship with Brian:

https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching

Marathon Des Sable Podcast:

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

Arctic Podcast:

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

Crappy Childhood Fairy explains the difference between TRAUMA, ABUSE and NEGLECT! Feb 25, 2026

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Here's a quick clip from this week's episode that I thought you'd find useful. The full episode dropped earlier this week, you can catch it in the feed just before this one. If you're interested in the cool things I'm learning about or implementing first hand, I send out a weekly email called "Brian's 5" every Thursday lunchtime. It's 5 things I've been doing, thinking about, and learning that week. Training updates, book recommendations, business insights, and whatever's on my mind. You can sign up here to see if it's useful for you (unsubscribe anytime)

#577: Crappy Childhood Fairy Anna Runkle on The Hidden Effects of Neglect in Childhood, Navigating Relationships After Trauma and The Journey to Emotional Regulation! Feb 23, 2026

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Anna Runkle is a trauma-survivor turned coach and educator, best known under the moniker The Crappy Childhood Fairy.

Her work focuses on helping adults who grew up with childhood trauma — particularly what she calls Childhood PTSD (or complex PTSD stemming from early life stress) — to understand their symptoms, regulate their nervous systems, and build more fulfilling lives.

Anna's work has attracted a large following, her great YouTube channel in particular has just under 1 million followers.

She hosts a podcast, The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle, available on Spotify and other platforms.

She has authored books such as Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviours That Keep You Stuck.

Her new book CONNECTABILITY: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, And Feel (At Last) Like You Below from Hay House is available now.

Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform)

03:11 Introduction to Trauma and Healing

06:00 Understanding Complex PTSD

09:11 The Role of Positive Action in Healing

12:19 Differentiating Between Abuse and Neglect

15:05 The Impact of Early Trauma on Adult Relationships

18:20 Emotional Flashbacks and Their Effects

21:08 Techniques for Managing Dysregulation

23:56 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Healing

33:04 The Therapeutic Power of Writing

35:25 Transformative Techniques for Healing

38:44 Navigating Emotional Dysregulation

42:20 The Process of Letting Go

49:19 Overcoming the Fear of Judgment

(Website)

https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/

(Youtube)

www.youtube.com/@crappychildhoodfairy

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/

(twitter)

CrappyChildhoodFairy (@CChildhoodFairy) / X

Overcoming Self-Imposed Prisons! Feb 18, 2026

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#576: Why I Stopped Optimizing Everything.. And How My Life Got Better! (Solo Mindset) Feb 16, 2026

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A 'press record and talk' solo podcast on the optimisation trap, choosing your suffering, finding balance and the importance of controlling the controllable.

Enjoy.

Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your device.

02:06 The Optimization Trap: A Personal Journey

16:14 Choosing Your Suffering: Mental Health and Resilience

20:22 The Importance of Connection and Community

25:03 Navigating Difficult Times: The Power of Perspective

26:02 Vulnerability: A Strength, Not a Weakness

27:55 Rewriting Your Narrative: Tough Love vs. Self-Compassion

29:22 Risk Assessment: Managing Pain and Challenges

32:40 Recalibrating Life: Lessons from Failure

36:35 The Importance of Control: What Can We Manage?

37:41 Minimum Effective Dose: Balancing Priorities

38:14 Finding Balance: Juggling Life's Priorities

41:38 Self-Compassion: The Underrated Muscle

44:02 Projection: Understanding Others' Negativity

46:41 Creating Freedom: Breaking Self-Imposed Prisons

David Kessler 487 podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hSf2Cpxfcsjl0PKZYwb9I?si=rS-tBjgnTuieji9m9Tu02A

Johann Hari episode 281: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/281-johann-hari-on-lost-connections-and-uncovering-the-real-causes-of-depression-and-anxiety-and-the-unexpected-solutions

Losing 100lbs - The Power of Repeat Meals! Feb 11, 2026

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#575: Losing 165lbs – Megan's Mission: From Struggle to Strength on a Weight Loss Journey! Feb 09, 2026

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Megan Shtab lost 165lbs and now works as a transformation coach helping women lose 50-100lbs!

Her lightbulb moment happened at Disney World in 2018.

Even at one of the most size-inclusive places on earth, she struggled.

She had trouble getting in and out of rides, the lap bars didn't fit well, she needed constant walking breaks, and at one point, she took my shoes off in the middle of Epcot because her feet were so swollen.

She felt embarrassed and defeated. But she also knew something had to change.

Timestamps for today's podcast (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your platform)

02:17 Megan's Transformation Journey Begins 10:23 The Role of Bariatric Surgery in Weight Loss 17:05 Empowering Others Through Coaching 22:26 Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mentality 27:09 Building a Supportive Community 29:20 The Impact of Personal Growth on Relationships 32:26 Lessons from 2018: What I Wish I Knew 36:31 Excuses vs. Accountability: A Personal Journey 39:13 The Role of Self-Love in Transformation 44:40 Anchor Habits: Building a Sustainable Lifestyle 49:46 Empowerment Through Choice: A Defining Moment

Apply for business mentorship:

https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching

(Website)

https://www.megansmissioncoaching.com/

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/people/Megans-Mission-Coaching/61551232358528/

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/megans.mission

(Tiktok)

www.tiktok.com/@megansmission?_t=ZT-8x5fKYv3WWs&_r=1

Busy Moms & Time Management Feb 04, 2026

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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.

#574: Overcoming Common Obstacles for Busy Moms, Modelling Healthy Habits for Kids and The Role of Accountability in Transformation with Lisa Maddock! Feb 02, 2026

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Lisa is an online fitness coach.

She specialises in helping busy mums lose weight and keep it off.

I've been working with Lisa for the past six months in my business mentorship program and she is doing tremendous work with her clients. I'm very excited to share her journey and expertise with you on today's show.

Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform.

02:48 Introduction to Transformation

06:00 The Journey of Change

08:42 Mindset Shift: From Dieting to Lifestyle

11:41 Tools for Healthy Living

14:56 Modelling Healthy Habits for Kids

17:44 Balancing Life and Fitness

20:46 The Role of Accountability in Transformation

28:43 Meal Planning for Busy Lives

35:22 Overcoming Common Obstacles for Busy Moms

42:22 Finding Balance in Nutrition and Exercise

49:26 Mindset and Resilience on Low Energy Days