The Brian Keane Podcast

Today's show is an in person podcast with Peter Claffey. Peter is a former professional rugby player turned actor. He is the co-lead in the new HBO show, The Knight of The Seven Kingdoms (available on HBO and Sky Atlantic now) On top of being a long term friend of mine and an incredible human being, Peter has such an inspirational story about following a passion and your path of curiosity, even if it looks crazy from the outside. We go longer than normal in this episode as we cover everything from Peter's upbringings, the ups and downs of professional sport and getting cast as the lead in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to identity, psychedelics and mental health. A great conversation that you can also watch on YouTube. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/briankeanefitness Sponsored by the Circle https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind Time stamps from today's show 00:00 Introduction & Recording the Episode In-Person 01:05 Who Peter Claffey Is & HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 02:30 Brian & Peter's Personal Relationship and Family Dynamic 05:10 From Connacht Rugby to Questioning Identity 08:00 Growing Up in Ireland & Status Through Sport 11:00 Trying to Impress Dad and Finding Belonging 14:00 Discovering Rugby and Making It an Identity 18:00 The Academy System & When Things Stop Clicking 22:30 Loneliness Inside a Team Environment 27:30 Early Creative Urges: Film, Music, and Performance 31:00 Social Media as a Creative Outlet 35:00 When Rugby Stops Feeling Aligned 39:30 Leaving the Academy & Identity Collapse 44:00 Making Decisions for Parental Approval 48:30 Breaking Old Identities to Build New Ones 52:00 The Initial Leap from Rugby to Acting 57:00 Fear, Confidence, and Zero-to-One Transitions 1:02:00 Film School, Auditions, and Early Risk-Taking 1:07:30 COVID Disrupting the Acting Industry 1:12:30 Showcases, Agents, and Missed Opportunities 1:18:00 Self-Doubt, Patience, and Long-Term Vision 1:22:30 Psychedelics, Ego Death, and Identity Reset 1:29:00 Anxiety, the Nervous System, and Human Wiring 1:33:00 Mimetic Desire, Comparison, and Living on Your Terms 1:37:00 Advice for Anyone Stuck Between Identities 1:39:00 Final Reflections & Episode Wrap-Up

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Sinéad Crowe is a highly qualified Intuitive Eating Counsellor whose professional work focuses on the intersection of disordered eating, and evidence-based nutritional psychology. Her clinical practice integrates Intuitive Eating principles with established mental health frameworks to promote sustainable recovery, emotional regulation, and improved quality of life. She works with clients presenting with a wide range of concerns, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, body image disturbances, stress-related eating behaviours, and the long-term effects of diet culture. Time stamps from today's show (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast app) 02:07 Introduction to Intuitive Eating 05:04 Understanding Intuitive Eating Counselling 08:21 Common Mistakes in Intuitive Eating 11:06 The Emotional Connection to Food 13:55 Navigating Triggers and Recovery 17:01 The Role of Anger in Recovery 20:00 Empowerment vs. Victim Mentality in Eating 23:03 Social Media's Influence on Eating Habits 28:53 Navigating Intuitive Eating and Social Media Influence 33:46 Mindfulness and Mental Health in Recovery 37:03 Shifting Focus: From Aesthetic to Performance Goals 40:55 Understanding Weight Loss Thoughts and Emotional Check-ins 49:17 Taking the First Step Towards Food Freedom Today's podcast is sponsored by the circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind Sophie Morris podcast episode 555 https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-brian-keane-podcast/id1153346936?i=1000727697288 (About) Intuitive Eating Hub | (Instagram) www.instagram.com/intuitive.eating.ireland/

In this solo episode, I explore the reasons behind his decision to run another marathon, delving into the concept of the 'comfort trap' and the importance of challenging yourself. I try to discuss the balance between personal capacity and the pursuit of goals, emphasizing the need for meaningful suffering that leads to growth. Enjoy. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform) 00:00 The Comfort Trap: Why I'm Running Another Marathon 03:13 Challenging Comfort: The Importance of Setting Goals 06:04 Capacity and Balance: Managing Life's Challenges 13:22 Suffering with Purpose: Finding Meaning in Challenges 22:48 Proving Myself: The Drive Behind My Goals 29:21 The Importance of Internal Validation 35:51 Training for Success: The Marathon Mindset 40:53 Choosing Difficult Paths: The Key to Growth Business Mentorship: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching The Circle Online Mastermind: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind All my books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Brian-Keane/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ABrian%2BKeane Everest Base Camp Details October 2026: https://earths-edge.com/expedition/brian-keane-everest-base-camp-october-2026/ Marathon company: https://agoodnudge.co.uk/opportunities/ Running through the arctic podcast: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/213-running-230km-through-the-arctic-circle Running through the Sahara podcast: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/148-marathon-des-sables-running-250km-through-the-sahara-desert My first 100 mile ultra marathon podcast: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/266-my-first-100-mile-ultra-marathon-jackpot-100-in-las-vegas-nevada Chris Williamson from Modern Wisdom podcast: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/313-chris-williamson-on-getting-over-the-fear-of-criticism-making-sure-your-friends-dont-suck-and-the-ill-be-happy-when-fallacy

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TereZa is an award-winning film producer, actress, recording artist, and visionary documentarian whose work is redefining the future of health, wellness, and longevity. As the driving force behind Biohack Yourself +, the first-of-its-kind longevity news platform, TereZa's mission is to bring biohacking, longevity, health-spanning, and wellness practices to every household globally in a simplified, demystified, and most importantly vetted fashion under one umbrella. She is part of the power couple with her husband Anthony Lolli who appeared on episode 542: Viral Sensation and Film Producer Anthony Lolli on Losing 130lbs In 9 Months, Obesity to Fitness Model Transformation and Using Biohacking To Keep The Weight Off!. She is also a fitness model pro (two-time bikini world champion) and as a mom of two, Tereza embodies the possibilities of transformation and longevity as captured in her docuseries "Super Lollis", establishing her as a leading voice in the fit mom community. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes depending on your podcast platform) 00:47 Introduction to Teresa Lolley and Her Journey 02:54 Non-Negotiables for High Performance 05:46 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies 10:39 Intuition and Body Awareness in Bodybuilding 16:39 Moving to America: Lessons from the Journey 24:47 Instilling Values in the Next Generation 28:08 The Power of Positive Mental Attitude 29:38 Unlearning Childhood Lessons for a New Generation 35:54 Filtering Ideas and Balancing Life 47:24 The Underrated Importance of Biological Dentistry Sponsored by my business mentorship program https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Anthony Lolli podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=141Rc5CYnIQ Dr Jorgenson podcast on website: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/564-biologic-dentist-dr-michelle-jorgensen-on-the-health-risks-of-mercury-fillings-why-you-should-stop-using-fluoride-and-holistic-approaches-to-dental-health (Website) https://www.lollibrands.com/ (Instagram) www.instagram.com/terezalolli/ www.instagram.com/lollibrandsentertainment/ (Youtube) TereZa Hakobyan - YouTube Lolli Brands Entertainment - YouTube (Facebook) www.facebook.com/tereza.hakobyan.3 (Twitter) https://x.com/lollibrands?s=21

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Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, host of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Ph.D. recipient, and a recognized leader in the personal development field. After earning her Ph.D. and completing over 13 certifications in disciplines such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais spent nearly a decade running a high-demand client-based practice. Her ever-growing waitlist revealed a clear need: people from all walks of life needed more accessible and affordable tools to heal emotional wounds and overcome long- standing challenges. This realization led to the creation of The Personal Development School ("PDS"). Since launching PDS, and with the backing of years of clinical experience and research, Thais has become a leading voice in the space of attachment trauma healing. The school has grown into a thriving global community with over 55,000 members in 145+ countries. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform) 02:59 Introduction to Subconscious Mind and Goal Setting 05:00 Understanding the Subconscious Mind 07:15 Awareness as the First Step to Change 09:09 Identifying and Removing Blocks 11:13 Rewiring Beliefs for Success 15:23 The Importance of a Deep Why 17:58 Navigating Over-Analysis in Healing 26:54 The Cost of Not Doing the Work 34:53 Finding Healthier Comforts 39:07 Proactive vs Reactive Regulation 43:43 Understanding Core Wounds and Needs 46:10 Assessing Personal Needs 59:41 Connecting Goals to Subconscious Needs Sponsored by the circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind (Previous Episode) #489:Psychologist Thais Gibson Ph.D. on Reprogramming Unsupportive Coping Mechanisms, Learning To Set Healthy Boundaries and Healing Your Old Core Wounds! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EOTimDICsjslRngxun2Yd?si=OAmyGeJgRkmQoOLeh032Mw (Website) Personal Development School (Instagram) www.instagram.com/thaisgibson/ www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ (Youtube) www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ/videos (Facebook) www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool/ (Apple Podcasts) The Thais Gibson Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts (Tiktok) Personal Development School (@thaisgibson) | TikTok

This was one of my favourite ever interviews that I've done and wanted to share it here. You can follow Unlocking Better here to check out more episodes. _____________________________________________ Best Selling Author, Brian Keane Shares His High-Performance Routines, Habits & Traits Of A Great Role Model Back in 2018, I jumped on a Skype call with Brian to ask for his advice on growing my fitness business while I was still working as a full-time teacher in Abu Dhabi. Since then, my life has dramatically changed, and I owe a lot of my success to the advice and guidance I received from Brian on that call. 7 years later, it was an absolute pleasure to have Brian on the podcast. We talked on a range of topics such as high-performance routines and habits, what a week looks like for Brian as a business owner and dad , and the traits of a great role model... We also dived into some of Brian's hardest moments in life and what he learned from them. This was a raw, open and honest episode, and I am excited to share the conversation with you guys.

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