The Kellie Fennell Podcast

In this episode, I explore a simple but powerful truth: In order to pick something up, you must put something down. Too many of us are trying to add more onto lives that already feel full. We tell ourselves we'll start when life calms down, when work gets quieter, when the kids are older, or when we finally have more time. But the reality is, time isn't something we create. We will only get 24 hours in any given day. The only way to add something meaningful to your life is often through subtraction. We also dive into one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to change: setting the bar so high that failure becomes inevitable. Most diets, training plans and self-improvement strategies don't fail because you're incapable. They fail because they're unsustainable. Real change isn't built through extremes. It's built through consistency. We'll explore why lasting transformation comes from creating habits that fit your life, not fantasies about your life. Why you don't rise to the level of your expectations, you fall to the level of what's sustainable. And why the goal should never be perfection, but repeatability. But this conversation goes deeper than habits and routines. Sometimes what needs to be put down isn't a behaviour at all. Sometimes it's a belief or an identity. Perfectionism. People pleasing. Victim mentality. The need for approval. Limiting beliefs. Old stories about who you are and what you're capable of. You cannot become someone new while holding on to the beliefs that are keeping you stuck. We'll also explore the weight so many of us carry that was never ours to carry in the first place. The expectations, emotions and problems of other people, and why letting go isn't giving up. It's choosing what actually matters. Because whether you realise it or not, you're already choosing. You're either choosing the familiar comfort of staying the same, or the unfamiliar discomfort of growth. The life you want isn't built by adding more. It's built by deciding what matters most.

Darragh is a poet, an author, a public speaker, and a mental health advocate. We chat about so many important topics in this episode, including: How Daragh's passion for mental health advocacy started through the loss of his friend to suicide His own personal struggles with depression Emotional numbness and repressed emotion How creativity saved him Building a mental health routine Normalising conversations about mental health How raw, authentic, and vulnerable conversation with others is so important and also so healing His experience with being blackmailed for nudes and how he dealt with it How Daragh unintentionally realised he had ADHD and how it affects him 'Let The Light Pour In' The thing I love most is his openness and willingness to help others by sharing his story so beautifully. His poems have me in tears on the regular… so raw, so authentic, so beautiful, and so relatable. He actually reads one of his poems at the end of this episode. Daragh and I connected online about 8 years ago and finally met in person for the first time … it did not disappoint!

Such an incredible back-and-forth with Dan Campion. This conversation was just so good. Dan is a top lad, but whatever you do, don't tell him I said that! We chat about so many invaluable topics including the story behind Dan pursuing his passion, our journeys to developing self-awareness, continually cultivating personal responsibility, our quest for constant self-development, and what happiness means to us. If you generally want to be a healthier, happier, more positive human then you'll love this one. Check out Dan over on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedancampion/ Or have a listen to his podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sVeMIn0EUZu6Ng35JBSqh?si=bf472f6f9bda4913

This is such a profound chat with Paul Scanlon. This episode will help you on your journey to self-discovery… but only if you're brave enough! We go so deep into self-awareness, personal growth, personal responsibility, and working towards the authentic self. We also chat about unlearning and reframing, out-growing old versions of ourselves and outgrowing other people, the lonely chapter, and fitting in versus belonging. This episode is heavy but it's one not to be missed. Head over to Paul's Instagram for more: https://www.instagram.com/paulscanlonuk/?hl=en

Michelle has been in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years, she's owned her own gym, won solo female entrepreneur of the year, is an online and in-person PT, and has recently just qualified as a life coach. After the birth of her son, Michelle experienced a dramatic seizure which resulted in her having open brain surgery and spending months in a rehabilitation hospital learning how to walk, talk, read, and write again. The hairs were standing up on my skin for parts of this episode. Michelle's traumatic experience has allowed her to reevaluate what really is important to her. Her message is that we are the authors of our own lives. We get to decide! We should make decisions based on what we want, and not what others want of us. If this episode doesn't get you motivated to start living your life by design rather than default, I don't know what will. Check Michelle out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellefilancoaching/

Today I chatted to the wonderful Siobhan O'Hagan. I started following Siobhan in 2019 and have been fascinated by her ability to live the life she wants and not be driven by the need to conform to societal norms. This episode is like two friends sitting down with a cuppa and having a good oul chinwag and lots of laughs, you'll feel like you were there too! We chatted about life, but also about some really important topics like: Social media vs reality The comparison syndrome Negativity online It's okay to change your mind Failure is feedback The 'I'll be happy when fallacy' What happiness is for us! I really enjoyed this chat! Make sure to check out Siobhan's podcast 'Life Lessons With Siobhan O'Hagan': https://open.spotify.com/show/4BhVJKHNxHhTJUXmFEDiOy?si=23a5e54f4e1143e9 And her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siobh.ohagan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

This episode is all about creating awareness and taking control of your own life. Your actions need to be aligned with the results you're expecting to achieve. This episode is relevant to all areas of your life - health, fitness, body composition, career, relationships, friendships, parenthood, goals, and values. The importance of change being difficult is a very important part of this episode too. People expecting change to be easy is usually what's holding them back from achieving their goals. Change isn't supposed to be easy! Finding change hard is actually an indicator that you're headed in the right direction. Change is uncomfortable but it's necessary for growth. There is so much information to take away from this episode to help you start changing your life today!

How do you get what you want? How do you get to the top? In this episode, I chat about different areas in my life in which I've seen an amazing amount of progress. My aim isn't to blow smoke up my own arse here, the contrary actually, it's to give you some insight, hope, and a little bit of motivation to realise that it's possible ... the thing you've always wanted is possible! I promise! I share the tips that I've learned along the way to help you get what you want ... to help you earn your seat at the table!

If the thing you wanted was handed to you right now, you'd realise that the thing itself was never what you wanted. What you wanted was the transformation that happens to you from doing the work to achieve that thing.

Just a deep meaningful conversation between two people who are genuinely trying to help others We chat about: Our reasons for becoming coaches Sustainable fat loss The weighing scales Consistency The impact setting up your morning has on the rest of your day Adjusting your mindset for achieving fat loss Living in the present, and appreciating it! Speak to yourself the way you'd speak to your own best friend How therapy has helped us Failure is feedback, it's how we learn, it's how we grow Your struggles are relative, and hopefully, you can learn from them Enjoy lads, and make sure to check Oisin out on https://www.instagram.com/mulligainz_fitness/?hl=en

Listen to this episode if you want to take back control of your life and no longer choose to stay stuck!

This episode is jam-packed full of information about how sleep deprivation leads to weight gain. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to lose weight.

Some seriously useful information in this episode for those looking to lose weight while also still being able to love their food! Chanel brings us on her journey from weight loss to weight lifting. She talks about her initial goal of weight loss, how she achieved that goal, and how her goals have shifted over time. She has totally transformed her body and her mind and now she lives a healthier, happier life. I truly believe Chanel has reached the ultimate goal which I believe is an identity shift. Listen in to learn how to achieve this yourself. Also, to find out more about Chanel, to gain access to her free recipes and meal ideas, or to join her monthly step challenges, check her out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/calorie_counting_hussey/