#553: Unlocking Inner Excellence, Mental Toughness Myths and The Striver's Dilemma with Performance Coach Jim Murphy!
Release Date: 09/08/2025
How Gavin nearly LOST EVERYTHING because of his PORN ADDICTION…
The Brian Keane Podcast
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#563: Modern Warrior Gavin Meenan on The Art of Self-Acceptance, Overcoming Self-Doubt and Having The Courage To Meet Your Pain!
The Brian Keane Podcast
In this powerful in-person conversation, I sit down with Gavin Meenan from Modern Warrior to explore some of the most fundamental challenges we face as humans—self-acceptance, self-doubt, and the courage it takes to truly meet our pain. Gavin opens up about his personal journey with low self-esteem and rejection, sharing the practices and mindset shifts that helped him develop genuine self-acceptance. We go deep on why so many of us struggle to accept ourselves as we are, the difference between self-acceptance and complacency, and how confronting our pain—rather than running from it—is...
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Q: I’m terrified of letting go of control with Ayahuasca. How can I embrace the changes that come with an experience like this?
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#562: Shamanic Ayahuasca Retreat Recap - My First Ever Ego Death, The Journey Through Identity Loss and Navigating the Depths of Trauma! – (Sacruna, Spain, 2025)
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A solo podcast recapping my recent experience with Ayahuasca and San Pedro (Wachuma) at the Sacruna Retreat in Malaga, Spain. *Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always do your own due diligence if you are considering experimenting with any form of plant medicine. This was a life changing retreat; and I have set up a code for 5% off for any that wants to attend in the future. Code: KEANE2025 will get you 5% off the price. Please let me know how you found this podcast and if you found it helpful in making a decision (one way or the other)....
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Acne Nutritionist on How To DETOX Properly For Your Skin!
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#561: Acne Nutritionist Katie Stewart on How Your Gut, Hormones and Nervous System ALL Impact Your Skin Health!
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Katie Stewart is a top acne nutritionist & Founder of the largest acne nutrition company worldwide. She helps her clients finally figure out what’s going on with their skin so they can clear up acne and actually feel good looking in the mirror again. She’s been there. After years of dealing with stubborn cystic acne (and wasting way too much money trying literally everything), she ditched the quick fixes and dove headfirst into holistic nutrition. What started as her own skin journey turned into a full-blown passion and eventually a career helping clients all over the world clear...
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Sniffles, Fever, Constipation, Body Aches, Sore Throat, Jet Lag? – Try These Ayurvedic Solutions!
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#560: Ayurvedic Practitioner Nidhi Pandya on Your Body Already Knows: How To Reset Your Gut, Mood, Hormones and Health!
The Brian Keane Podcast
Nidhi Pandya is a NAMA-certified Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner (CAAP) and the creator of the Inner Climate® Framework. This is a groundbreaking approach to health that merges ancient wisdom with modern science, and represents the essence of her 15 years of dedicated practice and deep understanding of Ayurvedic principles. She is also the author of the best-selling book " Timestamps (may vary 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform) 03:05 Introduction to Ayurveda and Nidhi Panja 04:35 Understanding Ayurvedic Medicine 10:25 Symptom Management vs. True...
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Trauma Expert on Why We Use Coping Mechanisms When WE DON’T FEEL SAFE!
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#559: Dr. Aimie Apigian on The Biology of Trauma: How The Body Holds Fear, Pain and Overwhelm and How To Heal It!
The Brian Keane Podcast
Dr Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventive and addiction medicine with master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health. Beyond her foundational medical training, she is also a functional medicine physician with specialized training in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition, and genetics for addictions, mental health, mood, and behavioral disorders. Her extensive training in trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and Sociometric Relational Trauma Repair, have formed her knowledge and...
info_outlineJim is a Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world.
He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the book Inner Excellence – Train Your Mind For Extraordinary Performance And The Best Possible life.
Jim began his career as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization.
After experiencing vision issues that ended his playing career, Murphy coached with the Texas Rangers as well as the South African Olympic baseball team.
The majority of Murphy’s clients have the best year of their careers in their first year working with him. In addition to coaching professional athletes and executives, Murphy leads Inner Excellence offsite retreats around the globe.
He is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project whose mission is to build communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world.
Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your listening platform)
03:04 Introduction to Jim Murphy and His Journey
06:12 The Striver's Dilemma: Understanding the Cycle of Achievement
09:05 Finding the Sweet Spot: Performance vs. Validation
11:46 The Heart as the Source of Mental Toughness
15:10 Joy and Suffering: The Duality of a Fulfilling Life
17:46 The Role of Dreams and Fears in Motivation
20:58 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Finding Freedom
28:19 Understanding the Enemies of Focus and Confidence
32:32 Overcoming Self-Centeredness for Peak Performance
34:47 Transitioning from Fear to Love in Life Goals
39:16 Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Performance Enhancement
43:47 The Role of Spirituality in Finding Your Why
Today’s podcast is sponsored by The Circle (group business coaching)
https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind
Social Media Links & Show Notes:
· Website: https://innerexcellence.com/
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· Buy the book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jim-murphy/inner-excellence/9781538777800/