The Brian Keane Podcast

Blessing is an Irish Nigerian IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and 2X Arnold Champion. His Instagram page has over 1.8 million followers. Interestingly enough, a good portion of his more than 1.8 million followers have become fans of his without knowing about his bodybuilding endeavors. Instead, he has gotten a following from his hilarious gym sketches and great sense of humor. Blessing hopes to change some of the stigma around bodybuilders being too serious and aggressive. And as someone who has known him for years, I can definitely say that he's doing that video by video and post by post. An incredibly motivational and inspiring conversation with a wonderful person who I've known for years. Enjoy. His incredible backstory of being smuggled from Nigeria to Ireland at 9 years old Growing up in Mayo and joining the gym to help defend himself Finding his passion in bodybuilding and his advice for dealing with those who don't believe in your dream How gratitude is a belief system, not just something we do The crazy virality of his video content online and growing to over 1 million followers in six months! His Pro Bodybuilding debut that leads to a short bout of depression and how it's become his favorite failure "no losing, only learning" And much more. CCTV video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK7xH_TnEIA Social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blessing_awodibu/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJ-Bp7quDVXc66WsZuaXTg?app=desktop Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blessing_awodibu BRIANS LINKS BKF Online Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/ GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

This episode first aired 11 Mar 2019 Want to get my weekly newsletter? https://briankeanefitness.com/newsletter/ This is a one take 'press record and talk' episode about my experience running 230km through the Arctic circle. I talk a little about my preparation for the challenge but this episode is heavy on the mindset side of things and focuses heavily on the mental tools I used to get to the finish line after tearing my Achilles 86km from the end. This was physically the hardest thing I've done in my entire life and I recorded it in one go so I hope you enjoy it.

Magnus is a world-renowned Swedish health and wellness expert, entrepreneur, and lifestyle coach. For over 20 years, he has become known for working with some of the world's most recognizable actors, musicians, athletes, artists, and high-performance business entrepreneurs. His app Magnus Method has Celebrity fitness training plans made for you. It's the exact programs he used with movie stars Gal Gadot for her role as Wonder Woman, Alicia Vikander for Tomb Raider, James McAvoy for "Glass, Ben Affleck for Batman, Alex Skarsgard for Tarzan and plans the musicians Katy Perry and Dua Lipa use to get fit. This podcast is for anyone interested to hear how Hollywood actors eat and train ahead of big movie roles and some of the skills you need to make those physical changes in your own life. Here are some of the things we spoke about in today's podcast: Moving from Scandinavia to LA to work with some of Hollywood's biggest stars. How to eat and lift like the silver screen's biggest superheroes and movie stars His philosophy on nutrition - 17 out of 20 rule. Clean 17 out of 20 meals in a 4 day cycle. Underrated fat loss tools and supplements How Alicia Vikander ate to become Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – build up, cut, maintain (and the keto diet) Building up Alexander Skarsgard for The Northman. The difference between Hollywood actors training for a movie and the everyday person looking to get in great shape And more. Website https://www.magnusmethod.com/ Social media IG - https://www.instagram.com/magnuslygdback/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/magnuslygdback Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPwPMjZAM5LNB8Fd7M5b9w FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnusmethodgroup BRIANS LINKS BKF Online Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/ GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

This episode first aired 01 Mar 2019 Want to get my weekly newsletter? https://briankeanefitness.com/newsletter/ Tom Otton is an ultra runner, TedX Speaker, and M.D at Create Group a digital marketing agency in Dubai. I recorded this with Tom right before I left for the Arctic and the mindset tips he gave in this episode were a huge part of me getting to that finish line. Regardless of whether you've run two hundred ultra marathons or you've never run 1km in your life, you are going to love this episode! Tom is another one of my favorite people on the planet and is some I respect and look up to greatly so I hope you love this one as much as I did. Some of the things we talked about: · Dealing with negative self-talk and handling fear · How 'removing the options' is the key to not quitting something · Developing the f*ck it mindset! · Mindset techniques to become mentally stronger

Georgie is health coach and wellness speaker. She is also podcast host of the incredible show The Good Glow and creator of The Good Glow Wellness Course and The Good Glow Rise and Thrive course which she created alongside two podcast favourites Gerry and Miriam Hussey. This was a wonderful conversation with somebody I've been looking to bring on the podcast for so long. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Here are some of the things we spoke about in today's show: Giving birth to her daughter Pia at the age of 32 and being diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after. How The Good Glow was born in November 2018, exactly 1 year after her diagnosis How we can do hard things and her recent experience at the NYC half marathon and starting with 1km back in 2018. The pillars of self-care. Mindset, Habits, Joy, Self-Worth, Nourishment and Nature. The common stories we tell ourselves - don't embarrass yourself, you can't do it, you're not strong enough and how to change that inner dialogue. Motivating yourself to implement change and not comparing yourself to others. The importance of your support network and inner circle And much more.

FROM THE VAULT: Mindset Q+A This episode first aired 25 Feb 2019 Want to get my weekly newsletter? https://briankeanefitness.com/newsletter/ Today's episode is a Solo Q+A and gets very heavy on the mindset side of things. It goes through a lot of tools and tactics that I apply in my everyday life from getting up earlier to dealing with my fear of public speaking. I also go through a lot of the things I'll be covering in my new book out later this year so if that's something you're interested in, give today's episode a listen. This is a press record and talk episode so I hope you enjoy it. 1) Why do you go to bed early and get up early? Is it more productive or better for your body that way? 2) Any tips for public speaking? 3) Top 3 tips for life in general? 4) How do you keep positive? 5) How do you deal with haters and people who come at you with negativity?

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Bret "Glute Guy' Contreras PhD is a teacher, innovator, personal trainer, bestselling author, researcher, international lecturer, and lifter. His great Instagram page has over 1.1 million followers. Best known for his glute training methods, he has established himself as the world's leading expert in gluteal muscle functioning and development, strength training, and program design. In addition to developing a comprehensive glute training system, Bret discovered and popularized the barbell hip thrust exercise and invented the Hip Thruster and Skorcher machines. He is the author of bestselling books Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Strong Curves (2013) and Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Strength and Physique Training and has published over fifty peer-reviewed studies on strength training. He has also contributed to well-known industry publications including Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Oxygen, and Muscle & Fitness and is considered the OG when it comes to all things glute training Here are some of the things we talked about in today's show: His funny story to becoming "the glute guy" The importance of glute training – for aesthetics, health, strength and performance. The misconceptions people have in regards to glute training Genetics verses training and what is scientifically possible. Inventing the hip thrusts and how its impacted everybody from bikini competitors and body composition to strength and professional athletes The initial resistance to Hip Thrusts and dealing with the negativity online from people The mixed blessing of social media And much more. Website: https://bretcontreras.com/ Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretcontreras1/?hl=en Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/bretcontreras1 Twitter https://twitter.com/bretcontreras Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bretcontrerasfitness/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bretcontreras

This episode first aired 21 Dec 2018. Want to get my weekly newsletter? https://briankeanefitness.com/newsletter/ Today's solo episode is based on feedback from a few recent episodes on building mental strength and getting sh*t done whether you feel like it or not. I hope it helps.​ ​ "We don't decide our future, we decide our habits and our habits decide our future"​ ​ 1. Pursue your passion (either in work or personal life or both) ​ 2. Start a gratitude journal (rewire your brain) ​ 3. Become your own best friend (don't let your biggest enemy live between your two ears) ​ 4. Get more sleep (or higher quality sleep) ​ 5. Disconnect from technology (one day a week digital detox) ​ 6. Spend time with a good book, meditate or exercise (switch your brain off!) 7.Learn to let go (hating someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die) 8.Commit to your goals (ask, believe, receive and work. Don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps or the time period)

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