In this episode, Keegan sits down with Chris, GMC's Head of Performance and one of his oldest friends. Chris shares his powerful journey from professional rugby to recovery, and why his dad's story became the catalyst for his work at GMC.

They explore the real coaching principles that create lasting transformation: meeting clients where they're at, empathy over perfection, and the power of being "in the trenches" alongside the people you're helping. Chris opens up about his own sobriety, how to recognise mental health challenges in clients, and why isolation is often the biggest roadblock to progress.

If you're struggling, have tried everything, or feel like you're stuck, this episode offers practical wisdom on small, consistent steps and why the right community changes everything.

A must-listen for anyone ready to do the real work.

Are you constantly rushing through life waiting for the next big thing? The promotion, the relationship, the milestone? Keegan gets real about our obsession with speed and efficiency, and why the mundane Tuesday mornings matter more than you think.

In this episode, Keegan breaks down why we're all in such a hurry to get nowhere, the difference between ambition and anxiety, and why joy isn't found in fireworks but in presence. From clicking the fast forward button on life to learning what really counts when you zoom out, this one will make you rethink how you're spending your days.

Key takeaways:

• Why rushing is costing you your actual life
• The truth about growth (spoiler: trees don't measure progress daily)
• How to find meaning in the ordinary moments
• A simple practice to bring presence back into your routine

Owain joined GMC a few years ago at his lowest point. After a medical misdiagnosis led to major surgery, he spiraled into depression, anger, and blame. He was stuck in a victim mentality, radiating rage at the world around him.

In this episode, Owain shares how he rebuilt his identity from the ground up. We talk about the uncomfortable truths he had to face, the toolkit he built to manage his mental health, and how he went from being unable to visualise a future to confidently tackling challenges he never thought possible.

This conversation gets into the practical side of transformation. How do you actually build a new identity? What does it look like day to day? And how do you move from thinking too much to doing enough?

If you've ever felt stuck in circumstances beyond your control, or found yourself blaming the world for where you're at, this episode is for you. Owain proves that with the right support and willingness to do the work, you can completely change the trajectory of your life.

Key topics covered:

• Moving from victim to ownership
• Building awareness of triggers and responses
• Creating a personalized mental health toolkit
• The power of community and shared purpose
• Learning to believe you can do hard things

This week, Keegan shares something personal.

Over the past year, he’s been quietly struggling. Days feeling heavy. Isolating. Questioning himself. Eventually, that struggle was given a name.

But this episode isn’t about labels.

It’s about a perspective shift that changed everything:

What if you’re not lacking the things you want… what if you’re blocking them?

So many gay men chase more. More confidence, more love, more money, more peace. But what if the issue isn’t absence? What if it’s the emotional armour, outdated protections, and survival patterns that once kept you safe… but now keep you stuck?

Keegan breaks down:

• Why high-functioning men often feel empty even when life “looks good”
• The hidden ways we block love, connection, health and abundance
• How independence can become avoidance
• Why peace can feel unsafe when chaos is familiar
• The difference between happiness and contentment
• The question that exposes self-sabotage instantly

This is both vulnerable and practical. Personal and direct.

You don’t need to become someone new.

You need to stop protecting yourself from the life you actually want.

If you’re part of GMC, all upcoming event details are in the Hub, including Leeds event this weekend and our upcoming Massive Action Days.

If you’re not part of GMC and want to experience being in a room that challenges you, supports you, and gets you out of your own way, reach out to support@gmanscoaching.com for more information about how you can join.

A rising tide lifts all ships.

See you in the room.

This week Keegan sits down with GMC's resident psychotherapist Jon Bell for an honest conversation about the stuff that actually keeps men stuck, and it's rarely what you think.

They get into why "feeling stuck" is usually a polite way of saying something much bigger, how shame quietly runs the show for high-achieving men, the real difference between vulnerability and oversharing, and what the clients who make lasting change do differently from those who don't.

Jon also shares three signs that shame might be driving your decisions, plus one daily practice that can start to shift it.

If you've ever ticked all the boxes on paper but still felt like something was off, this one's for you.

Jon Bell is a psychotherapist with nearly six years working alongside GMC, and has worked with gay and straight clients through some of their most significant life transitions.

Want to get in touch? Email Keegan - support@gmanscoaching.com

Playing small isn't safe. It's exhausting.

In this episode, Keegan breaks down why staying small takes more energy than stepping up. From downplaying your wins to constantly managing other people's comfort, playing small is active work that drains you every single day.

You'll learn:

• What playing small actually looks like (and why you're probably doing it)
• Why that low-grade exhaustion you feel is unused potential
• The real cost of not showing up for yourself
• How to take one visible step towards playing bigger

This isn't about motivation or confidence. It's about recognizing that you're already spending the energy. The question is: what are you spending it on?

Stop asking for permission. Stop negotiating with your potential. Make your life worth remembering.

This week I'm chatting with Wyatt, a 26-year-old from South Dakota who went from feeling stuck and isolated to landing his dream job and completely transforming his relationship with himself

Wyatt grew up in a rural, traditional household where showing emotion wasn't an option and being gay meant staying hidden. He was working out seven days a week but seeing no results, lonely, putting on a brave face whilst struggling inside, and settling for scraps of attention from people who didn't value him.

Then he took a punt on himself and came to our Chicago MAD event last year as a non-member. It was his first Pride, his first time being around other gay men in a safe space, and it changed everything.

We talk about:

• What it's like growing up gay in rural America
• The moment everything shifted for him
• How tracking food and having structure changed his physical results (he's down 48 pounds)
• Why he decided to do a photoshoot as a mental challenge, not just a physical one
• How building self-respect led to better boundaries and his dream job
• Why guilt around resting is such a common struggle for high-performing gay men
• His advice for anyone feeling stuck: time journals, zooming out, and proving to yourself you can do hard things

If you're in a place where you feel isolated, stuck, or like you're settling for less than you deserve, this episode is for you.

We've got a couple of spots left for non-GMC members at our Edinburgh MAD event in March. If Wyatt's story resonates and you want to experience what he experienced in Chicago, reach out. to me keegan@gmanscoaching.com. Better yet, want to buy a ticket? Click here to grab one of the last tickets!

Want to join GMC or find out more? Message me on Instagram by clicking here and let's chat about what GMC could do for you.

The world feels overwhelming right now. Between constant news cycles, social media outrage, and real-world crises, it's easy to feel powerless and burnt out.

In this episode, Keegan breaks down why everything feels so heavy and more importantly, what you can actually do about it. He introduces the three circles of life: what you can't control, what you can influence, and what you can control. Where you put your energy matters.

You'll learn why consuming endless news without taking action feeds powerlessness, how to stop arguing in comment sections (spoiler: you never win), and why your nervous system wasn't built to carry the weight of the entire world 24/7.

Keegan shares real examples from GMC members who are staying consistent despite the chaos, and gives you three practical action steps to feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

Key Takeaways:

• Why powerlessness comes from putting energy where you have no agency
• The difference between staying informed and being flooded
• How to audit your consumption and protect your energy
• Why community and honest conversations reduce fear
• You don't honour the world by burning yourself out

Action Steps:

1. Audit your consumption (what, when, how much)
2. Choose your influence lane and decide when to stop
3. Double down on what you can control

Plus GMC updates on the new training app features, blood work service launching in February, and upcoming events in Edinburgh and Leeds.