The Brian Keane Podcast

Niall is a bestselling author, musician, philanthropist, and a former professional athlete.  He holds a Masters in mindfulness and is current PhD student (social psychology and sociology ) He is also one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates and public speakers.  Bressie is also the cofounder of a lust for life, a non-profit that educates young people to look after their wellbeing and share their voices to empower those around them.  On top of that, he is host of the critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning “Where Is My Mind” podcast, which is an immersive exploration into how we can better look after our heads and hearts in the chaos of the modern world.  “The metaphor I use is that the social media companies are Roman lords in the Colosseum watching us rip each other limb from limb for their entertainment — or their bank balance,”   Here are some of the things we talked about :  The dangers of social media with comparison syndrome and what it means for short and long term mental health issues The role self-worth and self-acceptance has in mental health  The mental health layers – you vs the external world and what he has changed his mind about over the past 12 years What to do when you can’t cope with your internal world  Transforming trauma and what he used to release it form his body over the years The unquenchable thirst of fitness and not running form your problems And more..   Tickets to live show: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/niall-breslin-where-is-my-mind-tickets/artist/5317790     (Website) Mindfulness | Niall Breslin | Bressie (Instagram) Niall Breslin (@bressie) • Instagram photos and videos (Books) Mindfulness | Niall Breslin Bressie   (Podcast) podcast | Bressie (niallbreslin.com) (Most recent Instagram post) Niall Breslin (@bressie) • Instagram photos and videos (Most recent podcast) podcast | Bressie (niallbreslin.com)

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KILIMANJARO CLIMB OCTOBER 2024 For more details or to book you place, click here I'm linking up with Earth's Edge for a 12 day trip to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania from October 21st to November 1st 2024. TRAINING DAY AND WEEKEND: There’ll be a training day with me at the end of April and a two day training event two months before we fly to Tanzania.⁣⁣ KILIMANJARO TRAINING PROGRAM: I’m also going to be working directly with everybody on a fitness program four months beforehand. TEAM WHATSAPP: We'll have our own private WhatsApp group to make sure everyone is in great shape for the trip. ⁣ COMMUNITY, MAKING FITNESS FUN AND VIRTUAL MINDSET SESSION: I'm planning some extra bits for everyone to get to know each other before the trip. It'll be based around a fitness activity with a focus on fun and getting to know each other before flying out. SMALL GROUP: We’re only taking 20 people and it’s fully inclusive; so all the accommodation, flights, meals and training weekends are included. ⁣⁣ I’ve linked more details below; so if you’re up for a challenge or a life changing trip, then check out the page on Earths Edge DEPOSIT:  Once your deposit is paid (€400) - let me know so I can follow you on Instagram to connect over the next few months. I look forward to the year ahead. For more details or to book you place, click here

Tom is a sleep expert who helps people from the edge of burnout to peak performance.  He is a distinguished professional in the field of health and sleep science.  His unique approach, grounded in biological principles, has made significant strides in transforming lives through improved sleep quality.  With a diverse portfolio that includes work with elite athletes and global business brands, Tom’s expertise is widely recognized. His comprehensive understanding of the human body and its rest requirements has been instrumental in his success.   Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast.    How many hours of sleep we actually need The role stress, lifestyle and schedule have on sleep (and why)  The problem with sleeping tablets alongside the reasons they work  What to do if you have problems falling asleep vs staying asleep Don’t confuse relaxing with being comfortable and how this can mess up your sleep! The role sleep pressure, habits and psychology play in sleep Sleep supplements  Night shift work tips and tricks  And more..     (Website) Tom Coleman | Sleep Expert (Instagram) Thomas Coleman (@tomcoleman.ie) • Instagram photos and videos (LinkedIn) Thomas Coleman - Freelance Consultant - Thomas Coleman | LinkedIn (Facebook) Facebook (Online Courses) Tom Coleman | Sleep Expert (Corporate services) Tom Coleman | Sleep Expert

Today's episode focuses on just the one question and we get into how to eat and train for abs, a flat stomach or a six pack. My mic didn’t work on this episode for some reason so if you’re wondering about the sound quality, that’s why it sounds slightly different to all the other podcasts. If you want the video to go with it (with graphics and explanations)-  check out my YouTube channel here Want to work with Brian? Check out the BKF Online Coaching Program:  https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/

Keyen Lage is a former NFL Athlete who sustained a neck injury that effectively ended his career.    However, he managed to turn that into a positive and started on a new journey in his life. He decided to dedicate his life to helping others reach the pinnacle in their own lives through helping men master the art of becoming “world class” in whatever they pursue, along with mastering their intimate relationships.   Over the last seven years, working with thousands of men in helping them be as successful as possible in their career/intimate relationships, he realized most of the issues men face boil down to two things. A lack of knowledge or a lack of emotional alignment.  Here are some of the thing we talked about in today’s podcast:  How embracing  loneliness can lead to more self-belief and less need for external validation The psychology of dating multiple women  Sexual polarity and why you are attracted to certain types of people  What it really takes to become a “man” and how that determines the type of women you will attract  Finding people you can have deep and meaningful connections with  And more   (Website) Keyen Lage (Instagram) Keyen (@_thegenie) • Instagram photos and videos (LinkedIn) Keyen Lage - Emotional Intelligence Expert - Keyen Lage | LinkedIn (Facebook) Facebook

Here is the new series I’m experimenting with for YouTube. If you’re listening on podcast and want the video to go with it (with graphics and explanations)-  check out my YouTube channel here 1.     How do I tone up without getting too muscly as a female? 2.     Ice baths or cold showers? I do both but find cold showers better (harder) 3.     Any motivation tips? Want to work with Brian? Check out the BKF Online Coaching Program:  https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/  

Dr. Neha Sangwan is the CEO, founder of Intuitive Intelligence and an expert in all things burnout.  She is also an internal medicine physician, international speaker and corporate communication expert.  Her private practice and corporate consulting focus on addressing the root cause of stress, miscommunication, and interpersonal conflict, often healing chronic conditions such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. She regularly consults with organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Express, and Google, and has shared her keynote presentation on the stages of TEDx. She is the author of the book Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in life.     “Contrary to popular belief, burnout is not a liability or a personal failure; it is a wake-up call”  Here are some of thing things we talked about in today’s podcast:    The burnout spectrum, what is it and the early warning signs Her backstory for what led her to studying burn out for the past two decades  The physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual side of burnout Decipher your body’s cues to understand where stress lives How to establish boundaries that honour your priorities And much more.      (Website) Home - Neha Sangwan, MD (Instagram) Neha Sangwan, M.D. | Burnout & Communication Expert (@doctorneha) • Instagram photos and videos (Facebook) Facebook (LinkedIn) Neha Sangwan, M.D. - Intuitive Intelligence Inc. | LinkedIn (Twitter) twitter.com/doctorneha (Pinterest) Doctor Neha (doctorneha) - Profile | Pinterest (Spotify) Powered by Me Podcasts - playlist by dr.neha.sangwan | Spotify (Book) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powered-Me-Burned-Fully-Charged/dp/1265443386/ref=asc_df_1265443386/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658719056071&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8907170055713162772&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=20480&hvtargid=pla-2061305597670&psc=1&mcid=d0bf0cc737893e879019432de8f8df14&th=1&psc=1

Solo Q+A with Brian.   1.     Workout recommendations for mixing weights intensity and cardio?  01:20  2.     How are you finding being single again? 06:57 3.     How was Thailand? 13:15 4.     How much would you look to add on in a “bulk” when done properly? 18:54 5.     Did you take a break from work and life after ayahuasca or go straight back to normal? 28:54 6.     What are some key habits you do every day? 39:00     BKF Online: https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/   The Fitness Mindset: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fitness-Mindset-Energy-Tension-Results/dp/B08TX2DWLR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IVUES2UPUEMT&keywords=the+fitness+mindset&qid=1706868890&sprefix=the+fitness+mindset%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1   Rewire Your Mindset: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rewire-Your-Mindset-Thinking-Control/dp/B08TX2LQYY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37U03C6V1FK5K&keywords=rewire+your+mindset+brian+keane&qid=1706868924&sprefix=rewire+your+mindset%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1   Ayahuasca episode: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/392-my-personal-experience-on-a-spiritual-ayahuasca-retreat-how-the-medicine-works-healing-trauma-and-finally-facing-my-own-demons/   Aidan O Brien December 2023 episode: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/464-aidan-obrien-on-how-curiosity-leads-to-clarity-listening-to-your-inner-voice-and-the-healing-power-of-ayahuasca/

Tia-Clair Toomey, a six-time CrossFit Games champion and Olympian, shares her insights on building mental toughness and embracing failure. She emphasizes the journey of transforming fear into motivation, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and overcoming comparison. Tia discusses the balance between motherhood and competitiveness, revealing her experience of returning to the sport just five months postpartum. Her new book shares lessons learned on authenticity and the significance of setting realistic goals for personal growth.