Keegan and Company

What's your purpose? If you've ever sat in that space of knowing what you're doing isn't quite it but having no idea what is, this episode is for you. I've spent years helping hundreds of players transition out of the NRL and professional sport, and this is the question that comes up more than any other. It's not just athletes either. It's people in the military, people wanting a career shift, university students, and mates in their 30s and 40s who've been in the same job for years but know there's something else. In this episode I break down the actual psychology and process behind finding your why. We cover Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (there are eight, not two), Maslow's concept of the impulsive voice and how the outside world buries it as we grow up, and the step-by-step framework for uncovering your purpose through specific childhood experiences and the common threads that connect them. This is the episode I've done the most research on and probably the one I'm most passionate about. If it was easy, everyone would be living in complete contentment. But there is a process, and if you're curious about it, this is the place to start.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Frames of Mind by Howard Gardner
Find Your Why by Simon Sinek
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Mastery by Robert Greene
How To Find Your Purpose - Robert Greene x Andrew Huberman (Huberman Lab Podcast)

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Join Keegan as he chats with NRL Legend, Jai Arrow. He reveals the hardships and the sacrifices he has made for the game, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of being a professional athlete. Jai discusses how fatherhood has transformed his perspective on life. Sharing the emotional and challenging experience of his daughter's birth, Jai explains how becoming a father has reshaped his priorities and brought new purpose into his life. The conversation also explores the delicate balance between professional commitments and personal life, offering a candid view of the challenges and rewards that come with being a dad and a top-tier athlete.
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In this episode of 'The Psychology of' series, Keegan sits down with registered psychologist and fellow runner Kyle Andrews to unpack the psychology behind Fear of Failure and FOPO — fear of other people's opinions — and how it shows up in everything from walking into a room where you don't know anyone, to not throwing the pass because you're scared of what people might say.

Keegan and Kyle break down how avoidance gives us short term relief but keeps us stuck long term, why our brains build things up to be way bigger than they actually are, and why we massively overestimate how much other people are actually thinking about us. They get into what gradual exposure looks like in practice, how to reframe failure with a growth mindset, and why having someone in your corner, whether that's a psych, a physio, or a mate, can be the difference between staying in your head and actually moving forward. Keegan also shares how FOPO nearly stopped him from starting this podcast, and how Nathan Cleary's battle with fear of other people's opinions during his career became one of the most powerful examples of what it looks like to break through it.

Find Kyle at:
https://www.instagram.com/_kyleandrews/
https://www.instagram.com/living_with_meaning_therapy/
https://livingwithmeaning.com.au/
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In this episode, Keegan sits down with marathon runner and creator Jake Barraclough, who moved from the UK to Japan to immerse himself in one of the toughest distance-running cultures in the world. Training up to 280km per week, Jake shares how discipline, resilience, and relentless curiosity drive his pursuit of Olympic-level performance. From overcoming major health setbacks to documenting his journey for more than 120,000 YouTube subscribers, Jake reveals the mindset behind pushing human limits. This conversation dives into Japanese training culture, elite endurance, and why most people never discover how far they can truly go.
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In this episode of 'The Psychology of' series, Keegan sits down with registered psychologist and fellow runner Kyle Andrews to explore what actually happens to our brains and bodies when we move, and why the people we move with matter just as much.

From the science behind the runner’s high and flow states, to why outdoor activity hits different than indoor, Keegan and Kyle unpack how physical activity and social connection are two of the most powerful tools for positive mental health.

They also get into the difference between simply being around people and being around your people. Why finding a community with shared values doesn’t just feel good, it fundamentally changes how connected, comfortable, and authentically yourself you can be.

Find Kyle at:
https://www.instagram.com/_kyleandrews/
https://www.instagram.com/living_with_meaning_therapy/
https://livingwithmeaning.com.au/
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