

The Brian Keane Podcast
Brian Keane
Irish Fitness Entrepreneur Brian Keane answers your questions and interviews leaders in the world of fitness, health, mindset and natural wellness to share tips about all things that can support you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Lose fat, build muscle, improve your health and build a bulletproof mindset to get whatever you want out of life. Come join the fun!
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Feb 3, 2025 • 46min
#522: Amanda Kuda on Breaking Up With Alcohol, Becoming Sober Curious and Not Letting Sobriety Negatively Impact Your Social Life!
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.

Jan 31, 2025 • 14min
October 2025 Machu Picchu Peru Q+A (difficulty, cost, dates, payment schemes, how to sign up etc)
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.

Jan 27, 2025 • 49min
#521: Jay Alderton on Overcoming Fear, Embracing Failure and Finally Living Life on Your Terms (Because No One Really Cares Anyways)!
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

Jan 20, 2025 • 58min
#520: Health Coach Rebecca Holland on Why Your Hormones Are The Key To Weight Loss, Unlearning Old Patterns and Recognising Your Stress Signals!
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/

Jan 17, 2025 • 29min
Q+A for GAA Players: Essential Recovery Strategies, Best Meal After Training, Knee Pain, Mastering GAA Preseason Training and Tips For 30+ Players!
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

Jan 13, 2025 • 54min
#519: Mark Fennell on Emotional Eating, Common Mistakes Around The Weight Loss Mindset and Avoiding Toxic People!
Mark is a life coach, best-selling author, speaker and tv personality. He is the host of carpool conversation and owner of Tribe. His platforms are full of great content where he shares advice that works based on 20 years of experiences. He is also the co-owner of weight wellness with his wife and qualified PT Fiona, where they help with your mindset and weight loss. . This is his second appearance on the show and you may remember him from episode 477: Life Coach Mark Fennell on Why We can’t Stop Overthinking, How Fear is the real thing Holding Us Back and Finally Becoming Emotionally Unstuck! This was a rare 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 (Website) Mark Fennell | Life Coach | Build a Life That Makes You Smile (Youtube) Life Coach Mark Fennell - YouTube (Instagram) Mark Fennell | Life Coach (@markfennell.ie) • Instagram photos and videos (Facebook) Facebook (LinkedIn) Mark Fennell - Business Owner - Mark Fennell | LinkedIn (Tiktok) Life Coach Mark Fennell (@markfennell.ie) | TikTok

Jan 6, 2025 • 59min
#518: Cathy Heller on Overcoming Blocks to Manifestation, The Power of Inner Peace and The Spiritual Path to Abundance and Joy!
Cathy is renowned teacher, author, and host of one of the top spiritual podcasts in the US with 50 million+ downloads, Her incredible podcast guests include spiritual teachers like Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and visionary thinkers like Seth Godin and Malcolm Gladwell, and celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Fischer, and Rainn Wilson. Her successful rise in the music business consisted of writing songs for TV shows and commercials, including One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek, and McDonald’s - and how she learned to take control of her own dreams instead of waiting for someone else to open doors for her. Her goal now is to help souls flourish by unlocking their true power and manifesting with ease. She has been on a three-decades journey seeking meaning and purpose, and she’s sharing the knowledge and practical tools she’s learned along the way in her new book ABUNDANT EVER AFTER – Tool for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease! Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s wonderful podcast: · Life's richness transcends material possessions. · True desires include love, joy, and peace. · Manifestation begins with inner peace. · Fear can hinder our ability to manifest. · We are all connected through energy and frequency. · Creativity flourishes in a state of spontaneity. · Cortisol addiction can block joy and creativity. · Meditation helps us connect to our true selves. · Understanding the law of reception can change lives. · Small daily interactions can lead to significant changes. You create what you are, not what you want. · Your relationship with money can reflect your self-worth. · Synchronicity is key to manifesting desires. · Everything in nature thrives when in harmony. · True abundance allows for sharing and giving back. · Perception shapes reality; expand your perception. · Living authentically attracts the right opportunities. · Letting go of neediness opens the door to abundance. (Website) Home - Cathy Heller (Instagram) Cathy Heller • Podcaster• Author (@cathy.heller) • Instagram photos and videos (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/cathyhellerbiz/

Jan 3, 2025 • 27min
Losing Fat, Toning Up and Gaining Body Confidence with Home Workouts as a Busy Professional – My 1:1 Online Client Tana!
In this bonus non-edited client spotlight episode, I speak with my online client Tana about his transformative journey over the past 20 weeks. In today's podcast, we discuss Tana's transformative journey over 20 weeks, focusing on working around an extremely busy schedule, focusing on body confidence and making positive changes that work into your lifestyle. 00:00 Introduction to Fitness Transformation 03:01 Tana's Journey and Coaching Experience 05:53 Training Adaptations and Mindful Movement 09:05 Performance Focus and Body Composition 11:53 Mindset Shifts and Positive Affirmations 15:08 Nutrition Strategies and Food Freedom 18:04 Advice for Beginners and Finding the Right Coach 20:46 Final Thoughts and Accountability Details for my 1:1 online 12 week coaching: https://briankeanefitness.com/one-to-one-online-coaching

Dec 30, 2024 • 50min
#517: Nutritionist Dr. Robert Silverman on The Role of Nutrition in Health, Unlocking The Secrets of the Immune System and Why Food is Our Medicine!
Dr. Rob Silverman is a clinical nutritionist, national and international speaker. He is also a chiropractic doctor and the author of Amazon’s #1 bestsellers “Immune Reboot” and “Inside-Out Health,” and the host of the great podcast Proven Health Alternatives He is the founder and CEO of Westchester Integrative Health Ctr. The ACA Sports Council named him “Sports Chiropractor of the Year” in 2015. Dr. Rob is on the advisory board for the Functional Medicine University and is a frequently published author in peer-reviewed journals and other mainstream publications and was the principal investigator on two Level 1 laser FDA studies. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s show. · You can't control the virus, but you can control the host. · Understanding the immune system is crucial for overall health. · Pre-inflammation can lead to serious health issues. · Nutrition should focus on both big and small rocks. · Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key factor in weight loss struggles. · Peptides can significantly aid in recovery and health. · Food is medicine; choose wisely for better health. · Muscle mass is essential for longevity. · Monitoring glucose levels can provide valuable insights into health. · Positive energy is essential for a fulfilling life. (Website) Westchester Integrative Health – Chiropractic | Sports Injuries | Nutrition (Facebook) https://facebook.com/DrRobertSilverman (Instagram) https://instagram.com/drrobertsilverman/ (Youtube) Dr Robert G. Silverman - YouTube (LinkedIn) Dr. Robert Silverman - Westchester Integrative health Ctr. | LinkedIn Healthgev.com Code - drrob15 to receive 15% off your order.

Dec 27, 2024 • 22min
Q+A from Secondary School Students– Biggest Business Challenges I Faced, Gaining Confidence, Where Most Of My Income Comes From and Finding Motivation!
Today's episode is a little different. These are questions sent in from secondary school students and the episode is from my other show - The Online Business Podcast. There is a lot of crossover here; so I'm uploading this unedited podcast as a bonus. If you're interested or run your own business, this is episode 161 from that show. The link for all the other episodes are below. https://open.spotify.com/show/5kEEFCKnpUYLF0S66tQIWD Coaching, program and books: https://briankeanefitness.com/