The Alan Williams Podcast

In this episode of the podcast Alan examines external perceptions of training, and how aligned those perceptions are with the reality of a fitness lifestyle. Is it vanity, or does it just give us sanity? The "he loves himself" attitude is also dug into in this episode, as well as how you can change your relationship with food/unhealthy habits to create long term change.

As we hit the halfway point in the year Alan reflects on the year to date. The lessons learned, the achievements and why it's important to acknowledge yourself in order to generate contentment.

A short podcast full of fire. Why you can't let others invalidate your goals. Dealing with criticism. Why stepping out of "the norm" often brings judgement, or ridicule, and how to manage that.

Getting in great shape requires an identity shift. It requires you start developing an athlete's mindset. Setting higher personal standards and changing the way you think. In the middle of all that, it's important not to neglect the human being. Developing one but not the other can massively impact physical and/or mental health. This episode looks at how to strike that balance and get everything y...

Most of us wander through life subconsciously taking on beliefs that we never question. Many of those beliefs can become self-limiting, and shape future decisions about who we are, or what we're capable of. This episode looks at the power of beliefs, and why we may need to question our thinking.

You've been doing well, getting results and you're feeling good. Then out of nowhere you find yourself going backwards. Same old story. Or maybe not...here's what to do when you find that happening.

Is life passing you by? Maybe you're waiting for the "right time?" This episode will give you some perspective on life, and why you need to step into the things you've been putting off. It looks at why we need to stop playing small, why we need to stop seeking external validation, and why the safety net needs to go.

This week's episode is a chat between Alan and his client, Aine, who has been on an incredible journey since November 2021. Back then she was at "mental and physical breaking point". Her health was suffering, her confidence was on the floor and she was struggling to prioritise herself in the middle of a busy life. Today she is 32lbs lighter, fitter than she has ever been, and most importantly....f...

A report printed in the Irish Independent this week showed that Ireland is now the 2nd most obese country in the EU with over a quarter of the population classed as obese. In addition to those numbers, 61% of adult males and 49% of adult females are classed as overweight. In this episode of the podcast Alan shares his views on why he feels this trend is occuring, where we're going wrong, and what...

Ever met someone who can't even consider the possibility that they could be even a little bit wrong? Or are you the person who responds with panic, stress and anxiety when things go wrong? In this episode Alan explains the reasoning behind those things, how we can change them, why none of us are actually objective or open-minded, and how we all create our own experience.

A tree requires a soil rich environment to grow. In this episode Alan looks at the components of a soil rich environment for success on a weight loss journey. If your soil is not conducive to growth, your tree will wilt and die. This episode is for you if you're not in an environment that supports your goals.

A very different type of episode as Alan reads some extracts from his new book, Weight Loss Simplified, and gives context and further thoughts on the points published in the book. Alan's written opinions are usually very honest and to the point, so giving further explanation makes for a great podcast episode.

Ever felt like there was an area of your life that you really wanted to change, but you never actually took action on it? Most of us have. This episode explores the reasons why most people never take that step to creating the thing they really desire. We look at the psychology around what holds us back, and how to overcome it.

Do you find yourself constantly stopping and starting with your fitness goals? Start with gusto, quit 2 weeks later and then start again 6 months down the track? If you fall into that category, this week's podcast is for you.

This episode comes with an expletive warning! Alan speaks about being ok with making mistakes. He explains why tou need to be worried if you're not f*****g up regularly, and why it's holding you back in fitness and in your life.

A lot of people have found themselves stuck in a rut as January kicked into gear. Thia episode explores the need for self compassion, and strategies to pull yourself out of that rut. It also looks at casting aside fear of judgement, and why that needs to happen for growth.

In 2015 Keelan Kilrehill was involved in a serious accident that left him with multiple injuries in his back and neck. It was an accident that could have changed the trajectory of his life. However he overcame the challenges before him to go on amd pursue his passion; athletics. In 2021, along with his Ireland teammates, he won Gold in the European Cross Country event. On this episode of the podca...

This episode of the podcast outlines 5 action steps that will enable you to enjoy Christmas without totally derailing your fitness goals. By implementing some of the steps outlined, you'll be going into the new year without any guilt, anxiety or frustration. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

This episode gives an intro to Alan's new book, Weight Loss Simplified. Why he decided to write the book, why he feels it's the missing link in terms of weight loss books and what the book is actually about. You will also get a look behind the scenes of the launch night. Same major challenges cropped up in the build up to the event which will give you a great insight into problem solving, and mana...

2nd part of a 2 part episode on what traps to look out for as you proceed on your fitness journey. Everything from blaming your parents, to being to loyal to the type of training you do! Some useful content here for the less experienced trainer.

If you are relatively new to the fitness world, this episode is for you. Alan shares his insights of fitness traps that the less experienced trainer tends to fall into, from not knowing what they're buying, to hiring the wrong trainer, and loads inbetween!

This episode delves into the two forces that drive all of our decisions and actions...pain and pleasure. Why do some people procrastinate for years on getting in shape, but then one day they transform their lives? Why do others think about setting up a business, but then never do it? All of this is explored in this week's episode.

This episode explores the impact of those we hang around with on a daily basis. How some people drive us to greatness, while others drain every drop of our energy. It also dips into effective communication techniques, and self-awareness.

5 simple, but effective, tips to consider when shopping with fat loss in mind. Nothing scientific, just easy to implement steps that a lot of people are not doing.

This bitesize episode of the podcast looks at why the majority of people fail with their weight loss goals, why our kids are struggling with their attention span, the need for instant gratification that leads to failure, and why we've got an obesity epidemic!