The Brian Keane Podcast

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

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.

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 disturbances, stress-related eating behaviours, and the long-term effects of diet culture.
Time stamps from today's show (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast app) 
02:07 Introduction to Intuitive Eating 05:04 Understanding Intuitive Eating Counselling 08:21 Common Mistakes in Intuitive Eating 11:06 The Emotional Connection to Food
13:55 Navigating Triggers and Recovery 17:01 The Role of Anger in Recovery 20:00 Empowerment vs. Victim Mentality in Eating 23:03 Social Media's Influence on Eating Habits 28:53 Navigating Intuitive Eating and Social Media Influence 33:46 Mindfulness and Mental Health in Recovery 37:03 Shifting Focus: From Aesthetic to Performance Goals 40:55 Understanding Weight Loss Thoughts and Emotional Check-ins 49:17 Taking the First Step Towards Food Freedom
 
Today's podcast is sponsored by the circle:
https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind
 
Sophie Morris podcast episode 555
https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-brian-keane-podcast/id1153346936?i=1000727697288
 
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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 Importance of Setting Goals
06:04 Capacity and Balance: Managing Life's Challenges
13:22 Suffering with Purpose: Finding Meaning in Challenges
22:48 Proving Myself: The Drive Behind My Goals
29:21 The Importance of Internal Validation
35:51 Training for Success: The Marathon Mindset
40:53 Choosing Difficult Paths: The Key to Growth
 
 
Business Mentorship:
https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching
 
 
The Circle Online Mastermind:
https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind
 
 
All my books: 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Brian-Keane/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ABrian%2BKeane
 
Everest Base Camp Details October 2026: 
https://earths-edge.com/expedition/brian-keane-everest-base-camp-october-2026/
 
Marathon company: 
https://agoodnudge.co.uk/opportunities/
Running through the arctic podcast: 
https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/213-running-230km-through-the-arctic-circle
 
Running through the Sahara podcast: 
https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/148-marathon-des-sables-running-250km-through-the-sahara-desert
 
My first 100 mile ultra marathon podcast: 
https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/266-my-first-100-mile-ultra-marathon-jackpot-100-in-las-vegas-nevada
Chris Williamson from Modern Wisdom podcast: 
https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/313-chris-williamson-on-getting-over-the-fear-of-criticism-making-sure-your-friends-dont-suck-and-the-ill-be-happy-when-fallacy

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.