#563: Modern Warrior Gavin Meenan on The Art of Self-Acceptance, Overcoming Self-Doubt and Having The Courage To Meet Your Pain!
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 often the path to real freedom. This isn't your typical motivational conversation. It's raw, honest, and practical. Whether you're battling self-doubt, struggling with rejection, or simply want to develop a healthier relationship with yourself, this episode offers real wisdom and actionable insights. Watch the full video on YouTube at Brian Keane Fitness or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Today's podcast is sponsored by The Circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind (Website) Fat Loss Trainer | Muscle Building Coach | Best Top Personal Fitness Trainers Online in Ireland | Gavin Meenan (Facebook) www.facebook.com/gavinmeenan1/ (Instagram) Ireland's No. 1 Men's Mentor & Coach (@gavinmeenan) • Instagram photos and videos (LinkedIN) Gavin Meenan - 📚 Author 🏋️♂️ Coach 🚀 Mentor | LinkedIn My episode on Modern Warrior https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LVbL2UCntxI79ZguFhL0Q?si=a6352b8cf1694120
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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?
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.
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NEW 20 Min Lower Body HIIT Workout (No Equipment) on YouTube!
Head over to my YouTube and like/save it so you have it for the dark winter evenings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbNVZknhYM
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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)
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). Questions: 1. Would you say it was quite a spiritual experience? 39:06 2. How are you feeling now? 😊 40:20 3. Curious to know why you've done more than one Ayuascha experience? 40:55 4. Did anything come up for you that you were surprised about? 45:45 5. How do you know this is the next step in order for you to heal further? 47:20 6. What insights did you get? 48:40 7. Do you have a slight worry that it could have a severe negative impact on your mental health? 49:43 8. Having done a retreat, it was life changing, but no holiday camp. How does this compare? 52:51 9. It's been on my mind to go, when do you know if it's the right time? 54:37 10. One of the most intriguing aspects of an out-of-body experience is the feeling of being completely out of control. This terrifies me! How do you think such an experience can change a person on a fundamental level? And in the aftermath, how can someone lean into that transformation and really embrace the changes that come with it? 56:20 https://sacruna.com Code: KEANE2025 will get you 5% off the price. Episode #464: The Brian Keane Podcast #464: Aidan O'Brien on How Curiosity Leads To Clarity https://open.spotify.com/episode/35JBHO2d3c8SHEodZ9HabB?si=e9LIq0P5SSi7xjZLXgixyA Episode #509: The Brian Keane Podcast #509: Melissa Osorio on The Impact of Childhood Trauma https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AqBKCqsDsZ7LssvtptIbd?si=9_bWIoiSRWqi3h44adFMgA Episode #392: "My Personal Experience on a Spiritual Ayahuasca Retreat (How The Medicine Works, Healing Trauma and Finally Facing My Own Demons)" https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TV6CbeSObPNWBaRmDwZ1M?si=T5-yuV9STNSbBlWChkh3Yg Episode#186 Focus, Fitness & the Fire to Keep Going – with Brian Keane https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LVbL2UCntxI79ZguFhL0Q?si=C0yulVttTnObJI96RssTew
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Acne Nutritionist on How To DETOX Properly For Your Skin!
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.
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