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KeepTalking Podcast

KeepTalking Podcast

By Sean Tumilson

KeepTalking Podcast is hosted by Sean Tumilson, a multilingual American who dedicates a lot of his free time to educating listeners on numerous subjects. KeepTalking Podcast features a new episode every day, with a mix of topics related to health & fitness, global and societal issues, and language learning. The episodes are mostly in English with occasional episodes in Spanish. Enjoy!
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KeepTalking PodcastDec 03, 2022

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Into the fast-twitch vs slow-twitch muscle fiber rabbit hole we go

Into the fast-twitch vs slow-twitch muscle fiber rabbit hole we go

Sean takes a fairly deep dive into the malleability of our muscle fibers and discusses how it relates to his personal fitness goals.

May 31, 202421:19
Every young person should listen to this famous boxer's quote and apply it to life

Every young person should listen to this famous boxer's quote and apply it to life

Sean talks about a famous Mike Tyson quote that is very useful metaphorically in life.

May 30, 202413:12
Is it better to go through life humble or arrogant?

Is it better to go through life humble or arrogant?

Sean reflects on the spectrum of being humble versus being extremely confident to the point of arrogance or narcissism.

May 29, 202408:60
Don't get brainwashed like I was on these not-so-important health and fitness trends

Don't get brainwashed like I was on these not-so-important health and fitness trends

Sean talks about some fitness and health trends that he rigorously followed for several years even though they likely don't have nearly as big of an effect on our health and fitness as several more important obvious factors.

May 28, 202409:19
Fitness influencers on Instagram: positive or negative influence on society?

Fitness influencers on Instagram: positive or negative influence on society?

Sean rambles about all of the crazy fitness content he sees (and sometimes participates in) on social media.

May 27, 202411:16
Why the "rebound guy" concept in dating is a myth

Why the "rebound guy" concept in dating is a myth

Sean talks about why, in his experience, men should not worry about being the "rebound guy" when interested in a woman who has just gotten out of another relationship.

May 26, 202408:02
Maryam Nikandish, part 2: Daily Life in Iran
May 25, 202434:53
Maryam Nikandish, part 1: Learning & Teaching English in Iran
May 24, 202437:04
The psychological conundrum you must overcome to build muscle or burn body fat

The psychological conundrum you must overcome to build muscle or burn body fat

Sean talks about the psychological challenges of bulking or cutting to change your body composition.

May 23, 202409:39
Why are so many people predicting the world to fall apart right now?

Why are so many people predicting the world to fall apart right now?

Sean speculates on a recent trend of a everyone telling him that the "s*** is gonna hit the fan" soon.

May 22, 202410:02
How to build fitness habits that are sustainable over the long-term

How to build fitness habits that are sustainable over the long-term

Sean reflects on building good habits in fitness, and in other areas of life.

May 21, 202410:30
A midlife crisis but nothing is wrong

A midlife crisis but nothing is wrong

Sean talks about his current situation in life.

May 20, 202411:12
Why we need to change the culture around "weight loss"

Why we need to change the culture around "weight loss"

Sean reflects on his experience as a personal trainer helping people change their body composition.

May 19, 202410:16
A muscle building and fat burning strategy that I view differently than many personal trainers and fitness influencers

A muscle building and fat burning strategy that I view differently than many personal trainers and fitness influencers

Sean talks about an important aspect of our fitness that many fitness professionals still neglect, in his opinion.

May 18, 202412:25
Porque NO deberías trabajar de interprete o traductor si hablas inglés y español bien

Porque NO deberías trabajar de interprete o traductor si hablas inglés y español bien

Sean habla sobre la industria de traducción y interpretación.

May 17, 202409:43
If you fail at everything else in life, you MUST do THIS

If you fail at everything else in life, you MUST do THIS

Sean talks about a quote he said in 2021 and how in spite of the fact that it sounds like a "dumb meathead quote" it is actually quite useful on an intellectual level.

May 16, 202408:57
I've been struggling with this important mental health concept lately

I've been struggling with this important mental health concept lately

Sean talks about how he is struggling with "radical acceptance".


May 15, 202408:20
Can we conquer death, and if so what do we actually KNOW to be true about how to greatly extend our longevity?

Can we conquer death, and if so what do we actually KNOW to be true about how to greatly extend our longevity?

Sean speaks about Longevity Escape Velocity and what he believes we know to be true about the ways to extend healthspan and lifespan.

May 14, 202411:54
Self-help content can save you even though it is cheesy sometimes

Self-help content can save you even though it is cheesy sometimes

Sean tells a story about turning his life around starting in 2018.

May 13, 202412:12
Why it's still a great time to "live under a rock"

Why it's still a great time to "live under a rock"

Sean tells a short story to illustrate why he doesn't follow mainstream news anymore.

May 12, 202408:44
3 ways to boost your energy levels without changing your sleep schedule or consuming more caffeine

3 ways to boost your energy levels without changing your sleep schedule or consuming more caffeine

Sean gives three tips on improving energy levels throughout the day.

May 11, 202408:16
A more appropriate long-term solution to the obesity problem

A more appropriate long-term solution to the obesity problem

Sean talks about his experience as a trainer and how the counting calories approach to fat loss, while it is a fail-safe short-term solution, doesn't work long-term for most people.

May 10, 202411:17
Why people skills beat technical skills 90% of the time

Why people skills beat technical skills 90% of the time

Sean tells a short story to illustrate a point about how to be successful in any given field of work.

May 09, 202409:46
Vivir 200 años como la nueva expectativa

Vivir 200 años como la nueva expectativa

Sean habla en español sobre el concepto de Longevity Escape Velocity y la idea que podemos vivir muchos años más que normalmente vivimos hoy en día.

May 08, 202409:25
What a "sick day" is like when you try not to take days off

What a "sick day" is like when you try not to take days off

Sean tells a story about himself feeling sick in spite of his commitments to "not miss" on his daily tasks and work.

May 07, 202414:11
How to reduce self-destructive behaviors

How to reduce self-destructive behaviors

Sean talks about stacking small habits to overcome our self-destructive behaviors.

May 06, 202410:42
The different types of discipline required to be fit and healthy

The different types of discipline required to be fit and healthy

Sean talks about what he refers to as "DO vs DON'T" discipline as it relates to health and fitness.

May 05, 202409:20
The two food groups we MUST AVOID to increase healthspan and lifespan

The two food groups we MUST AVOID to increase healthspan and lifespan

Sean tells a story where he mentions the two types of foods he feels we must avoid in order to stay healthy.

May 04, 202407:46
Build muscle after age 30 and bust the "dad bod" myth

Build muscle after age 30 and bust the "dad bod" myth

Sean talks about his experience building 20 pounds of lean muscle after age 30.

May 03, 202407:26
Why I should NOT do cardio but you should

Why I should NOT do cardio but you should

Sean talks about why he limits the amount of cardiovascular exercise he does but still recommends it to most of the general population.

May 02, 202409:19
The most controversial nutrition topic even among personal trainers and health experts

The most controversial nutrition topic even among personal trainers and health experts

Sean shares why he is still in the minority among fitness and health experts with his opinion on a complicated nutrition topic.

May 01, 202412:39
Social media in the future might look like this

Social media in the future might look like this

Sean speculates on what might become popular on social media in the near future.

Apr 30, 202413:55
You would never believe what I'm addicted to

You would never believe what I'm addicted to

Sean shares his perspective on addictions and how to break them.

Apr 29, 202411:57
How to build lots of muscle without steroids

How to build lots of muscle without steroids

Sean gives a blueprint for how anyone, regardless of age or gender, can build 10-20 pounds of lean muscle within 1-2 years, without using steroids.

Apr 28, 202408:50
The 90-plus percent of us who are "normal people" will never understand this

The 90-plus percent of us who are "normal people" will never understand this

Sean tells a story about a sticky situation to illustrate a point.

Apr 27, 202410:36
You can't see the forest through the trees, but when does that actually do you real harm?

You can't see the forest through the trees, but when does that actually do you real harm?

Sean gives examples of how human beings get caught up in day-to-day mundane activities and lose sight of their larger goals.

Apr 26, 202410:05
You would never speak this way to someone in person

You would never speak this way to someone in person

Sean uses his own personal experience to illustrate how we don't speak to people in person the same way we speak to them online.

Apr 25, 202408:06
Manipulate or get manipulated or get so good they can't manipulate you

Manipulate or get manipulated or get so good they can't manipulate you

Sean tells a story and reflects on manipulation in the modern world.

Apr 24, 202410:03
Why I quit caring how my body looks and started focusing on THIS instead

Why I quit caring how my body looks and started focusing on THIS instead

Sean shares some insights from his fitness journey.

Apr 23, 202412:11
Thoughts on making the radical change from an individualist to a collectivist mindset

Thoughts on making the radical change from an individualist to a collectivist mindset

Sean speculates on whether or not he could adapt a more "collectivist" mindset toward life after having lived his whole live in what he sees as a highly individualistic, competitive society.

Apr 22, 202411:55
How to tell a real personal trainer from a fake one

How to tell a real personal trainer from a fake one

Sean talks about his experience in transitioning from a "fake" trainer to a real trainer who works with many clients in-person on a daily basis.

Apr 21, 202417:25
Birthday thoughts about the chase for popularity, the path to narcissism, deep-rooted insecurities, and how the greatest joy in life is simply spending time with friends

Birthday thoughts about the chase for popularity, the path to narcissism, deep-rooted insecurities, and how the greatest joy in life is simply spending time with friends

Sean reflects on how the past few years of his life have changed him psychologically.

Apr 20, 202409:43
The one exercise I'm giving EVERYBODY nowadays regardless of their goals or current fitness level

The one exercise I'm giving EVERYBODY nowadays regardless of their goals or current fitness level

Sean talks about a surprisingly important exercise that he has basically all of his clients do at the gym.

Apr 19, 202407:52
How to speak to someone who needs motivation or help in fitness and in life

How to speak to someone who needs motivation or help in fitness and in life

Sean reflects on the principle of compression vs compassion.

Apr 18, 202409:31
Longevity solves all problems, which is why I'm probably going to become even more of "that guy"

Longevity solves all problems, which is why I'm probably going to become even more of "that guy"

Sean tells a story to illustrate his current situation in life and speaks about increased healthspan and lifespan as the solution to his (mostly psychological) problems.

Apr 17, 202415:51
Does history as we are taught it become more accurate or less accurate over time?

Does history as we are taught it become more accurate or less accurate over time?

Sean speculates on the different versions of ancient and more recent history that humans are taught from different sources of information.

Apr 16, 202412:42
"Don't force it!" Unless of course you actually want to be GOOD at it lol

"Don't force it!" Unless of course you actually want to be GOOD at it lol

Sean rants about a piece of advice people have always given him, which he now mostly disagrees with.

Apr 15, 202408:01
What the "worst day of the week" says about my mental health

What the "worst day of the week" says about my mental health

Sean talks about flawed human perspective by talking about his own personal mindset and that of others.

Apr 14, 202408:32
Where I'm at in life after a crazy end to 2023 and an interesting start to 2024

Where I'm at in life after a crazy end to 2023 and an interesting start to 2024

Sean talks about the recent changes in his "career", if we can call it that, and reflects on how his mindset has shifted.

Apr 13, 202415:40
THIS is the most important thing for your fitness but you WILL NOT do it (statistically)

THIS is the most important thing for your fitness but you WILL NOT do it (statistically)

Sean speaks from his perspective as a fitness coach and enthusiast.

Apr 12, 202409:55