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 change.

Timestamps for today's podcast (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your platform)

02:17 Megan's Transformation Journey Begins
10:23 The Role of Bariatric Surgery in Weight Loss
17:05 Empowering Others Through Coaching
22:26 Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mentality
27:09 Building a Supportive Community
29:20 The Impact of Personal Growth on Relationships
32:26 Lessons from 2018: What I Wish I Knew
36:31 Excuses vs. Accountability: A Personal Journey
39:13 The Role of Self-Love in Transformation
44:40 Anchor Habits: Building a Sustainable Lifestyle
49:46 Empowerment Through Choice: A Defining Moment

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(Website)

https://www.megansmissioncoaching.com/

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Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast.

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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 Tools for Healthy Living

14:56 Modelling Healthy Habits for Kids

17:44 Balancing Life and Fitness

20:46 The Role of Accountability in Transformation

28:43 Meal Planning for Busy Lives

35:22 Overcoming Common Obstacles for Busy Moms

42:22 Finding Balance in Nutrition and Exercise

49:26 Mindset and Resilience on Low Energy Days

Sponsored by my business mentorship

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Kellie fennel podcast

https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/467-kellie-fennell-on-simplifying-weight-loss-breaking-your-addiction-to-the-weighing-scale-and-avoiding-comparison-syndrome

(Website)

https://www.lisamaddockfitness.com/

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Lisa Maddock Podcast https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lisa-maddock-fitness-lisa-maddock-63GZUyid5Fw/?srsltid=AfmBOopxAqjtDZX2p5u-R2w7j6lLNC_UAVHGPJcQBES6VzAaHnyC9SCB

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 Marathon Success
08:52 Nutritional Approach: Fueling the Marathon
12:00 The Solo Marathon Experience: Challenges Faced
14:50 Lessons Learned from the Solo Marathon
18:04 The Importance of Active Recovery
20:56 Adjusting Training Protocols for Endurance
23:47 Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey

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.

A press record and talk solo podcast. I hope it helps.

1. Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from. 01:50

2. If it costs you your peace, it's too expensive. 11:20

3. The magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding. 22:33

4. You can do anything, but not everything – Focus! 28:25

5. Ambition without action turns into anxiety. 35:48

6. No risk.. No story. 45:38

148 Marathon Des Sables – Running 250km Through the Sahara Desert

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PkLgryfFtvppfDVEGPqoT?si=g_D0DzikTEuJPMITl-RuMA

313 Chris Williamson on Getting Over The Fear of Criticism, Making sure Your Friends DON'T suck and

the I'll be happy when Fallacy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Tb5WRAZVlAcdNtbHQz1RZ?si=z7ZtMbb_SEev6QOhOMyb0w

242 ironman, Marathon Des Sables and the Ice Ultra with Simon Halpin

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SrGZWkllQN4QNCyUtWgD4?si=1CdhPIvDS9yrkXdVkBZZ_w

I'm bringing 20 people to Everest base camp in Nepal (October 2026)

https://earths-edge.com/expedition/brian-keane-everest-base-camp-october-2026/

266 My first 100 mile ultra marathon (Jackpot 100 in Las Vegas, Nevada)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kcRdnbrwT71uhzMol1TUS?si=36NvDJn1RQqOuNMFpE76XA

Website:

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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 from Peter's upbringings, the ups and downs of professional sport and getting cast as the lead in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to identity, psychedelics and mental health.

A great conversation that you can also watch on YouTube.

Watch the full video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/briankeanefitness

Sponsored by the Circle

https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

Time stamps from today's show

00:00 Introduction & Recording the Episode In-Person
01:05 Who Peter Claffey Is & HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
02:30 Brian & Peter's Personal Relationship and Family Dynamic
05:10 From Connacht Rugby to Questioning Identity
08:00 Growing Up in Ireland & Status Through Sport
11:00 Trying to Impress Dad and Finding Belonging
14:00 Discovering Rugby and Making It an Identity
18:00 The Academy System & When Things Stop Clicking
22:30 Loneliness Inside a Team Environment
27:30 Early Creative Urges: Film, Music, and Performance
31:00 Social Media as a Creative Outlet
35:00 When Rugby Stops Feeling Aligned
39:30 Leaving the Academy & Identity Collapse
44:00 Making Decisions for Parental Approval
48:30 Breaking Old Identities to Build New Ones
52:00 The Initial Leap from Rugby to Acting
57:00 Fear, Confidence, and Zero-to-One Transitions
1:02:00 Film School, Auditions, and Early Risk-Taking
1:07:30 COVID Disrupting the Acting Industry
1:12:30 Showcases, Agents, and Missed Opportunities
1:18:00 Self-Doubt, Patience, and Long-Term Vision
1:22:30 Psychedelics, Ego Death, and Identity Reset
1:29:00 Anxiety, the Nervous System, and Human Wiring
1:33:00 Mimetic Desire, Comparison, and Living on Your Terms
1:37:00 Advice for Anyone Stuck Between Identities
1:39:00 Final Reflections & Episode Wrap-Up