Keegan and Company

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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In this episode, Keegan sits down with Australian marathon record-holder Andy Buchanan for an honest conversation about purpose, discipline, and the long road to excellence. From growing up inspired by his parents’ love of marathons to representing Australia on the world stage, Andy shares how consistency became his competitive edge. He unpacks the mindset behind his relentless long runs, how he navigates injury and pressure, and why routine feels like a “cheat code to life.” Grounded by teaching and coaching, Andy reveals what truly drives him and why he believes the best is still ahead.
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This week on the podcast, Keegan sits down with registered psychologist, runner, and good mate Kyle Andrews to unpack The Psychology of Motivation.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why motivation is unreliable.
Why action beats motivation (every time)
Why we wait to feel “ready” before starting
How systems and routines create consistency
Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, start something meaningful, or wondered why your motivation disappears when you need it... this episode is for you.
You can check out more of Kyle’s work below
Instagram: @living_with_meaning_therapyWebsite: https://livingwithmeaning.com.au
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This week on the pod we sit down with Katy Bradley; nutritionist and endurance athlete.
In this conversation we talk about why so many people under-fuel by mistake, how to cut weight (the healthy way) without destroying your performance, and what a proper carb load actually looks like ahead of a big race. Katy is a couple of weeks out from her first Ironman and breaks down her personal tips and tricks that she is going to be taking into race day.
Katy opens up about losing her dad to cancer, how watching his relentless work ethic shaped who she is today. What helped, what didn't, and why the hardest thing she's ever been through gave her even more mental strength today which she carries into everything now.
Learn more about Katy Bradley here:
https://www.instagram.com/katybradleyy
https://www.instagram.com/katy_bradley_nutrition https://katybradleynutrition.com.au/
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Ever been stuck on a thought you can't shake? This episode will help you understand why that happens and what you can actually do about it. This week on the pod we break down the psychology of rumination - what happens when we get stuck on a thought and can't move past it.
We've all been there. An injury, a breakup, someone who did wrong by you, a thought that just keeps circling. You replay it, reframe it, spiral on it - and somehow feel worse than when you started. In this solo episode we define what rumination actually is, the traits and life events that make us more prone to it, the difference between rumination and healthy emotional processing, and the science-backed strategies that help us break the cycle.
We also get into the Two Wolves analogy, Andy Buchanan's mid-marathon anchoring technique, and a simple visualisation that's been a genuine game changer.
Resources:
https://www.verywellmind.com/repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-rumination-3144936
https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/rumination-a-cycle-of-negative-thinking
https://stoptransingkids.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nolen-hoeksma-2008.pdf
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