Solo Q+A - just me, you and the microphone today. 01:19. 1. "You've done Marathon des Sables, the Arctic Ultra, and multiple marathons — but what has been the single hardest moment mentally across all of your ultra-endurance events, and how did you get through it?" 22:00 2. "What does your actual training week look like right now in 2026 ie sets, reps, sessions, cardio, and how has it evolved from when you first started?" 28:24 3. "You're in your late thirties and still competing in marathons. W...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 1 min
Here's a quick clip from this week's episode that I thought you'd find useful. The full episode dropped earlier this week, you can catch it in the feed just before this one. If you're interested in the cool things I'm learning about or implementing first hand, I send out a weekly email called "Brian's 5" every Thursday lunchtime. It's 5 things I've been doing, thinking about, and learning that week. Training updates, book recommendations, business insights, and whatever's on my mind. You can sig...
Feb 25, 2026•4 min
Anna Runkle is a trauma-survivor turned coach and educator, best known under the moniker The Crappy Childhood Fairy. Her work focuses on helping adults who grew up with childhood trauma — particularly what she calls Childhood PTSD (or complex PTSD stemming from early life stress) — to understand their symptoms, regulate their nervous systems, and build more fulfilling lives. Anna's work has attracted a large following, her great YouTube channel in particular has just under 1 million followers. S...
Feb 23, 2026•55 min
Here's a quick clip from this week's episode that I thought you'd find useful. The full episode dropped earlier this week, you can catch it in the feed just before this one. If you're interested in the cool things I'm learning about or implementing first hand, I send out a weekly email called "Brian's 5" every Thursday lunchtime. It's 5 things I've been doing, thinking about, and learning that week. Training updates, book recommendations, business insights, and whatever's on my mind. You can sig...
Feb 18, 2026•3 min
A 'press record and talk' solo podcast on the optimisation trap, choosing your suffering, finding balance and the importance of controlling the controllable. Enjoy. Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your device. 02:06 The Optimization Trap: A Personal Journey 16:14 Choosing Your Suffering: Mental Health and Resilience 20:22 The Importance of Connection and Community 25:03 Navigating Difficult Times: The Power of Perspective 26:02 Vulnerability: A Strength, Not a Weakness 27:55 Rewritin...
Feb 16, 2026•51 min
Here's a quick clip from this week's episode that I thought you'd find useful. The full episode dropped earlier this week, you can catch it in the feed just before this one. If you're interested in the cool things I'm learning about or implementing first hand, I send out a weekly email called "Brian's 5" every Thursday lunchtime. It's 5 things I've been doing, thinking about, and learning that week. Training updates, book recommendations, business insights, and whatever's on my mind. You can sig...
Feb 11, 2026•3 min
Megan Shtab lost 165lbs and now works as a transformation coach helping women lose 50-100lbs! Her lightbulb moment happened at Disney World in 2018. Even at one of the most size-inclusive places on earth, she struggled. She had trouble getting in and out of rides, the lap bars didn't fit well, she needed constant walking breaks, and at one point, she took my shoes off in the middle of Epcot because her feet were so swollen. She felt embarrassed and defeated. But she also knew something had to ch...
Feb 09, 2026•50 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Feb 04, 2026•5 min
Lisa is an online fitness coach. She specialises in helping busy mums lose weight and keep it off. I've been working with Lisa for the past six months in my business mentorship program and she is doing tremendous work with her clients. I'm very excited to share her journey and expertise with you on today's show. Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform. 02:48 Introduction to Transformation 06:00 The Journey of Change 08:42 Mindset Shift: From Dieting to Lifestyle 11:41 ...
Feb 02, 2026•55 min
Marrakesh Marathon fell through after months of training. So I ran 26.2 miles solo around Galway instead. No crowds, no medal, no finish line - just laced up my shoes and ran. This episode breaks down the training, nutrition, mental game, and lessons learned from running a marathon nobody watched. Sometimes the hardest races are the ones you build yourself. 00:00 Introduction to the Solo Marathon Challenge 02:50 Mindset Shifts: From Plan A to Plan B 06:05 Training Strategies for ...
Jan 30, 2026•33 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Jan 28, 2026•5 min
A press record and talk solo podcast. I hope it helps. Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from. 01:50 If it costs you your peace, it's too expensive. 11:20 The magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding. 22:33 You can do anything, but not everything – Focus! 28:25 Ambition without action turns into anxiety. 35:48 No risk.. No story. 45:38 148 Marathon Des Sables – Running 250km Through the Sahara Desert https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PkLgryfFtvppfDVEGPqoT?...
Jan 26, 2026•53 min
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 fr...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 40 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Jan 14, 2026•5 min
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 disturba...
Jan 12, 2026•55 min
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 Importan...
Jan 05, 2026•46 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Dec 31, 2025•5 min
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 coupl...
Dec 29, 2025•52 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Dec 24, 2025•6 min
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...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 h...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Dec 17, 2025•3 min
Dr. Mariza Snyder is an educator, best-selling author and wellness advocate. She is passionate about helping women over 40 feel like themselves again. More than a decade ago, she was chronically sick, feeling wired and tired, and experiencing a sensation of constant overwhelm from the combination of both work and going to graduate school to become a practitioner. Like many women she knew, she was being held captive by crazy unbalanced hormones and overwhelmed with life. She realized that she nee...
Dec 15, 2025•53 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Dec 10, 2025•5 min
Zora is a gerontologist who focuses on biohacking menopause. As a gerontologist (a professional who studies the complex process of aging, which includes the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological aspects) she has a comprehensive understanding of aging from holistic view. As she herself approaches menopause, she has harnessed her expertise as a biohacker to empower women in peri and post menopause, transforming their physiology and menopause experience. Her message is to combin...
Dec 08, 2025•52 min
Business Mentorship with Brian The Circle - Onilne Group Mastermind In this raw and unedited episode, I speak with Colleen McGurgan (age 49) and her journey over 12 weeks in my 1:1 online coaching program (now closed) We focus on the importance of training, nutrition, and personalized approaches for women, especially during perimenopause. Colleen shares her insights on the challenges faced during this phase, the significance of adapting training methods, and the role of nutrition in achieving op...
Dec 05, 2025•33 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Dec 03, 2025•3 min
Dani Conway is a Board-Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner Specialising in Hormone Optimisation, Metabolic Health, and Sustainable Weight Loss for Women 40+ With over 18 years of experience, she combines customised nutrition with advanced lab testing, innovative protocols, and cutting-edge strategies to deliver real results. She addresses true root cause, helping thousands of clients achieve sustainable fat loss, optimal gut health, and complete hormone balance. Dani doesn't just help wo...
Dec 01, 2025•49 min
Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast. You can listen to the full episode from the show before this one. The clip is also in video format on my YouTube channel.. AND.. If you want other helpful podcast links based around this topic or my top takeaways from the episode this week, subscribe to my Top 3 Thursday Takeaway Newsletter.
Nov 26, 2025•4 min
Dr. Michelle is an author, speaker, educator, biologic/holistic dentist, and wellness advocate dedicated to helping people live healthier, more vibrant lives. For over a decade, she practiced traditional dentistry until her own health crisis revealed the hidden dangers of mercury exposure. After being diagnosed with mercury poisoning—caused by years of removing mercury fillings—Michelle began a personal journey to restore her health. That journey transformed not only her career but also her life...
Nov 24, 2025•54 min
