KeepTalking Podcast
By Sean Tumilson
KeepTalking PodcastDec 03, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maryam Nikandish, part 2: Daily Life in Iran
In the second of this two-part episode, Sean speaks with Maryam about daily life in Iran. She opens up about the political, economic, and social - and social media - climate in the country.
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Maryam Nikandish, part 1: Learning & Teaching English in Iran
Sean speaks with Maryam Nikandish, an English teacher from Iran. In the first of this two-part episode, Maryam talks about her life and teaching English, and also touches on the recent tragic accident that occurred in Iran.
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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.
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.
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.
A midlife crisis but nothing is wrong
Sean talks about his current situation in life.
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.
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.
Porque NO deberías trabajar de interprete o traductor si hablas inglés y español bien
Sean habla sobre la industria de traducción y interpretación.
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.
I've been struggling with this important mental health concept lately
Sean talks about how he is struggling with "radical acceptance".
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.
Self-help content can save you even though it is cheesy sometimes
Sean tells a story about turning his life around starting in 2018.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to reduce self-destructive behaviors
Sean talks about stacking small habits to overcome our self-destructive behaviors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social media in the future might look like this
Sean speculates on what might become popular on social media in the near future.
You would never believe what I'm addicted to
Sean shares his perspective on addictions and how to break them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why I quit caring how my body looks and started focusing on THIS instead
Sean shares some insights from his fitness journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to speak to someone who needs motivation or help in fitness and in life
Sean reflects on the principle of compression vs compassion.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.