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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 59 MIN

Ep. 112 — From Self-Destruction to Self-Acceptance with Zack Kieran

from The Uneducated PT · host Karl O Rourke

In this episode, I sit down with online coach Zack Kieran, who opens up about his journey from people-pleasing and self-neglect to building a healthier relationship with his body and mind. Zack shares how changing his habits and lifestyle not only transformed his physique but also allowed him to finally accept himself—and in turn, help others do the same. We talk about:Why hate can be potent fuel, but not a lasting oneHow learning balance with food leads to real freedomThe shift from chasing low-calorie “fixes” to making cravings fit within your goalsThe decisions that changed his life’s directionWhat he wishes his younger self had understood soonerThe lessons that matter most and the people who influenced him along the wayThis conversation goes beyond fitness—it’s about building a stronger relationship with yourself, one that lasts long after the diet ends.

In this episode, I sit down with online coach Zack Kieran, who opens up about his journey from people-pleasing and self-neglect to building a healthier relationship with his body and mind. Zack shares how changing his habits and lifestyle not only transformed his physique but also allowed him to finally accept himself—and in turn, help others do the same. We talk about:Why hate can be potent fuel, but not a lasting oneHow learning balance with food leads to real freedomThe shift from chasing low-calorie “fixes” to making cravings fit within your goalsThe decisions that changed his life’s directionWhat he wishes his younger self had understood soonerThe lessons that matter most and the people who influenced him along the wayThis conversation goes beyond fitness—it’s about building a stronger relationship with yourself, one that lasts long after the diet ends.

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