The Brian Keane Podcast

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? 04:07 2) Any tips for public speaking? 16:31 3) Top 3 tips for life in general? 26:11 4) How do you keep positive? 39:47 5) How do you deal with haters and people who come at you with negativity? 52:56 Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK

As I'm currently attempting to run 230km through the Arctic Circle, today's podcast is a pre-recorded Q+A with questions sent in from Instagram. 1) Anything you would change if you had to re-write The Fitness Mindset in the morning? 06:17 2) If you could take only one supplement, what would it be? 10:01 3) Every time I go to the gym, I get a cold or flu, any thoughts on why this is? 14:21 4) Building muscle and training for an Ironman, is it possible? 25:40 5) Do you eat gluten or dairy? 29:24 6) What MCT oil do you use? 36:53 7) How long did it take you to get used to early morning wake up times? 41:12 8) Keys to dropping below 10% bodyfat? 47:24 9) Is having too much protein going to affect my progress by trying to lose body fat? 52:11 10) Is sugar/fat/salt etc. content overemphasised when it comes to weight loss? 58:33 11) Is specific timing in between sets important? 01:06:45 12) Any tips/examples of how you apply the 80:20 principle in everyday life? 01:12:21 Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK

Joe Wicks is a best selling author of seven fitness and cookbooks. His first published cookbook Lean in 15: 15-minute meals was a best-selling book in 2015, having sold over 900,000 copies and his new book Veggie Lean in 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals with Workouts officially came out in December. In today's episode, we talked everything from focusing on the positivity and dealing with online hate to training and eating with a crazy busy schedule and a newborn baby. Joe doesn't do a lot of long-form interviews and this is an inside look at the mindset to become one of the worlds leading fitness influencers. Truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it. "Work Hard, Have Fun.. But Be Nice" - Joe's Graduation Speech from St Mary's Some of the things we talked about: · How to eat and get leaner without worrying about counting calories · Going from training people in the park to selling millions of books and becoming of the world's leading fitness influencers · The golden rules for not feeling guilty about the food you eat · Becoming a new dad · How to build your social media by focusing on serving your audience · Focusing on your mission and ignoring the negativity Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ Joe's Links Website: https://www.thebodycoach.com/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach/ Joe's New Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Veggie-Lean-15-15-minute-Workouts/dp/1509856153 All Joe's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=jo+wick&index=aps&tag=googiehydra-21&ref=pd_sl_15hi6ynk31_b&adgrpid=58592919512&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=291364952144&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14021304425422156746&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007850&hvtargid=kwd-316408564504 Check out Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK Brians Blog can be found here

This is a truly inspiring episode of training for a world record attempt and being hit by a truck (spending 3 days in intensive care unit with a collapsed lung and snapped ribs) to running 30 marathons in 30 days less 8 months later. Enjoy today's episode with one of my favourite people on the entire planet Marcus Smith! Some of the things episode we talked about · Nearly being killed in February 2018 after being hit by a truck · Making the decision 'I'm not ready to die yet' as he lay by the side of the road · The mindset of focusing on the next breath until an ambulance arrives and how 'control the controllable' thinking helps him to this day · Going from a collapsed lung and snapped ribs to 30 marathons in 30 days in less than 8 months · How to deal with negative self-talk and handling fear when reaching for big goals · Fuelling, recovering and eating for marathons Today's Call To Action: "What challenge are you going to do that pushes you out of your comfort zone" DM me and Marcus or post it on your Instagram story and tag us. Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ Marcus's Links Marcus's first episode on the podcast: 141: Finding Your Everest and Showing No Weakness with Marcus Smith - https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/141-finding-your-mount-everest-and-showing-no-weakness-with-marcus-smith/ Marcus's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjd_smith/?hl=en Innerfight podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-health-fitness-podcast-by-innerfight/id573899705?mt=2 Innerfight website: http://www.innerfight.com/ Check out Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK Brians Blog can be found here

Sarah (aged 21) is a WBFF Pro Diva, an online coach and social media influencer. She made her pro debut in the WBFF Worlds in Las Vegas this year and on top of working as an online coach, she is also studying full time as a student. Sarah is definitely wise beyond her years; her mindset towards training, food and life, in general, is incredible! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed recording it. Some of the things we talked about: · Competing and becoming a WBFF Pro at 21 · Contest preparation and college · Study, food and alcohol tips for students · Cheat days vs. small cheats every day · How to use the three 'whys' when setting goals Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ Sarah's Links Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarstri/?hl=en Sarah's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6iJ-ILQWzfnKXp_HwQsYA

Rob is social media influencer, fitness entrepreneur and sponsored athlete. This is actually Rob's second time on the podcast – he was also on episode 80 in July 2017, that episode is titled infectious positivity, loving the gym and using stories to build your social media empire and I highly recommend you check it out after this episode. Over the past several years, Rob has built a huge online presence and currently has over 490k followers on Instagram and 415k subscribers on YouTube. His new book The Rob Lipsett Game Plan: Transform Your Body with My 3 Point Mindset, Nutrition and Training Plan is now available in Eason's bookstores in Ireland and on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com. This is a massively wide-ranging conversation from everything social media, steroids and competing in Men's Physique to romantic relationships, Vlogging and building a stronger mindset. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it Some of the things we talked about: · The RTE steroid documentary · Going back to compete in men's physique again · Rob's thoughts on romantic relationships and non-negotiables to look for · How to use intermittent fasting and a three-day full body workout when your schedule is crazy · Tips for new Vloggers and building your online presence Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ ROB'S LINKS Website: http://roblipsett.com/ Rob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RobLipsett Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblipsett/?hl=en Rob's new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rob-Lipsett-Game-Plan-Transform/dp/0241352932 Rob's first time on the podcast (Episode 80): https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/80-rob-lipsett-infectious-positivity-loving-gym-using-stories-build-social-media-empire/ Check out Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK Brians Blog can be found here

Jay (jtm_fit on Instagram) has an incredible story. He became addicted to drugs and alcohol at a very young age and by the time he was twenty, his life had spiralled out of control. After he hit rock bottom in 2005, he got sober and starting working out. Since then he has gone out to create the functional method training program, has been featured on Muscle and Fitness, Men Fitness and was ranked the number 1 fitness influencer by Men's Health in 2017. I've been following Jay on Instagram for about a year and a half and his page is still one of my personal favourites. This is a great episode for anyone looking to find your physical limit and pushing past it. Things we talked about: Going from being a drug addict to 2017 Men's Health fitness influencer of the year Jay's daily training, eating, supplements and recovery Being a skinny kid and not adding any muscle until age 25 (he's now 33) Building 380k followers on Instagram Dealing with the negative voice in your head and using your demons as fuel for the fire! Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ JAY'S LINKS Functional method website: https://www.thefunctionalmethod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtm_fit/?hl=en Check out Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK Brians Blog can be found here

Orla qualified as a Dietitian from Kings College London. She initially obtained an honours degree in Physiology from Trinity College, allowing her to apply her detailed knowledge of the human body to the nutritional management of conditions and diseases. Since then Orla upgraded her BA in Physiology to an MA in Physiology and went on to achieve a Masters in Clinical Nutrition at Roehampton University, London. She is one of my 'go to' people when it comes to the latest research on topics and I love her ability to argues the pros and cons for nearly any dietary approach. If you struggle with weight or fat loss, are on the autoimmune spectrum (thyroid issues, IBS, PCOS) or want to know how alcohol affects your sex drive (for the guys), then this is a must listen. Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ ORLA'S LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orlawalshnutrition/?hl=en Website: http://orlawalshnutrition.ie/ Check out Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK Brians Blog can be found here

Scott Baptie is the Director and Founder of Food For Fitness with a Masters in Sports Nutrition. He has featured on the cover of Men's Fitness Magazine on several occasions but now provides people with simple, individual, enjoyable and healthy nutrition and fitness advice to help them move, look, feel and perform better. His new book '101 Ways To Lose Weight (And Never Find It Again) is out now. Some of the things we talked about: The problem with the Keto diet for fat and weight loss Thoughts on diets and 'hormone optimisation' Why juice cleanses are a waste of time (for weight loss) Fasted cardio myths Diet drinks vs. full sugar drinks (which should you choose?) How to pick the supplements that work best for you. Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ SCOTT'S LINKS 101 Ways to Lose Weight and Never Find It Again: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ways-Lose-Weight-Never-Again/dp/1787133508/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545639299&sr=8-1&keywords=scott+baptie+book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottbaptie/?hl=en Website: https://www.foodforfitness.co.uk/about/ Check out Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK Brians Blog can be found here

Dr Rupy Aujla, aka The Doctor's Kitchen on social media, is a medical doctor specialised in General Practice and is a firm believer in the power of food and lifestyle change as medicine.He set up his website out of a passion to inspire people about the beauty of food and the medicinal effects of eating well. He creates delicious recipes and brings attention to the clinical research behind the ingredients he uses.Personally, I love his message - No Myths. No Fads. Just delicious healthy food. His amazing first book 'The Doctors Kitchen' is full of recipes, lifestyle tips, interesting events to attend and lots of evidence-based information from an open-minded straight-talking doctor. His new book 'The Doctors Kitchen – Eat to beat illness' is out in March as is now available for pre-order. Some of the things we talked about - How a few changes to his diet and lifestyle stopped Rupy getting a medical procedure in 2012- How doctors only get 5 hours of nutritional training over 5 years and some of the problems with a 'medicine only' approach- Tips for eating healthily when you live a super busy lifestyle- The biggest nutrition mistakes he sees with patients- Why our tribal mentality leads to being strict with certain diets (Vegan, Paleo, Carnivore etc) Sponsored by Udo's Choice http://www.udoschoice.ie/ RUBY'S LINKSWebsite: https://thedoctorskitchen.com/Rupy's books: The Doctor's Kitchen: Supercharge your health with 100 delicious everyday recipes (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctors-Kitchen-Supercharge-delicious-everyday/dp/0008239339/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545638721&sr=8-1&keywords=the+kitchen+doctor) Doctors Kitchen Eat Beat Illness (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctors-Kitchen-Eat-Beat-Illness/dp/0008316317/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1545638721&sr=8-2&keywords=the+kitchen+doctor) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctors_kitchen/?hl=en Check out Brians best selling book THE FITNESS MINDSET on AUDIO BOOK and PAPERBACK Brians Blog can be found here