The Potential Project

Sean Calhoun
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Welcome to The Potential Project, a podcast that helps you tap into your full potential. Hosted by Sean Calhoun, each episode features experts in many different fields who provide practical tips and actionable insights for personal growth. Discover how to overcome limiting beliefs, master new skills, and achieve your wildest dreams in your career, relationships, health, and personal development. Join us on The Potential Project and unleash your potential today!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    136. Tired but Wired: Why You’re So Drained, Yet You Can’t Sleep

    If you feel exhausted all day, counting down the hours until bedtime, and then suddenly your brain flips on the second your head hits the pillow… this episode is for you. We’re talking about the “tired but wired” pattern that so many women experience in peri and post menopause, where you feel drained, foggy, and running on fumes during the day, but at night you can’t fall asleep, you wake up at 2 to 3am, or your sleep stays light and restless. In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in simple language, the most common drivers I see (stress load, blood sugar swings, caffeine sensitivity, nighttime stimulation, and hormone shifts), and a practical, no-overwhelm plan you can start tonight. You’ll walk away with a clear framework to calm your nervous system, set your day up for better sleep, and stop feeling like your body is fighting you.

    21 min

  2. 10 FEB

    135. Equanimity, How to Stay Steady When Life Triggers You

    Many women I work with aren’t struggling because they don’t know what to eat or how to move…they’re struggling because life keeps hitting them, all day long, and their nervous system never gets a break. In this episode, I talk about one of the most powerful tools I coach around, learning how to pause and respond instead of react. I walk you through what equanimity really means, how your emotional reactions quietly drain your energy, disrupt your sleep, and make healing harder, especially in perimenopause and beyond. You’ll learn a simple way to interrupt stress in real time, the exact question I use with my clients to reset perspective, and how to stop carrying emotional moments for hours or days after they happen. This isn’t about ignoring your feelings.It’s about protecting your peace, your body, and your ability to heal, one response at a time. If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted more than physically tired, this episode is for you.

    22 min

  3. 3 FEB

    134. From Brick and Mortar to Back to the People… A Real Conversation About Change, Growth, and What Actually Matters

    In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my life and my business. I share the real story behind building Arete Athletics from the ground up, opening during COVID, navigating a partnership change, and what six years of running a fitness studio has actually taught me… not from a textbook, not from a course, but from being in the room with real people every single day. I talk honestly about why I’m transitioning away from my physical studio, what hasn’t worked financially or operationally, and why my focus is shifting back to something much simpler and much more meaningful… connection, presence, and doing right by the person in front of me. You’ll hear why my training model is changing, why I’m moving into a smaller, more intentional coaching environment, and how working primarily with women over 40 has completely reshaped how I think about strength, fatigue, fat loss, and sustainable health. This episode isn’t about tactics or programs.It’s about seasons of life, evolving goals, and what happens when you stop chasing systems and start rebuilding trust, care, and real impact. If you’ve ever felt torn between growth and alignment, between scaling and staying human, or between who you were and who you’re becoming… this one is for you.

    24 min

  4. 27 JAN

    133. Finding Your Way Back to Yourself

    Ever feel like you are doing all the right things in life but still feel disconnected from yourself? In this episode, I talk honestly about how easy it is to get caught up in work, goals, routines, and responsibilities, to the point where you lose touch with the things that used to bring you joy. I share what that has looked like for me and the simple habits I use to come back to center, like walking without distractions, reading, slowing down, and being fully present with the people I love. You will walk away with reflection prompts, practical ways to build your own anchors, and a reminder that you do not need to escape your life, you just need to reconnect to yourself within it.

    20 min

  5. 20 JAN

    132. Food Is Information, Not Just Calories

    Calories are only a small piece of the nutrition puzzle. The foods you eat influence your energy, mood, focus, cravings, hormones, and how long you stay full, and your body is constantly giving you feedback about how well it is using that fuel. In this episode, I break down the science in a simple, easy to understand way, including why two people can eat the same meal and feel completely different afterward. You will learn why some “healthy” foods can still leave you tired or hungry, how blood sugar, digestion, stress, and individuality all play a role, and how to start recognizing the signals your body is already sending. If you have ever felt like you are doing everything right but still feel stuck, this episode will help you shift from confusion to clarity and start making choices that actually support your body.

    24 min

  6. 13 JAN

    131. The Surprising Truth I Learned From Fasting for 24 Hours

    Today’s episode is a real time reflection on something I have never done before, a full 24 hour fast. Not for weight loss, not for discipline, but out of curiosity and a desire to understand the experience firsthand. I share why I chose to try it, what the research suggests about potential benefits, and why fasting is not always appropriate for many women, especially those in peri and post menopause. More importantly, I talk about what surprised me most, how much of our eating is tied to boredom, stress, and habit rather than true hunger, and how removing food for a short window created more awareness, focus, and mental clarity than I expected. This episode is not about telling you what to do. It is about helping you think more deeply about your patterns, your habits, and your relationship with food and your body.

    24 min

  7. 6 JAN

    130. The Identity Shift Behind Fat Loss and Strength

    If you want to lose weight, build strength, and feel better in your body, this episode might challenge the way you’ve been thinking about health. Because the truth is, the reason you don’t have the results you want yet usually has nothing to do with missing information. The right workouts, nutrition advice, and health tips are everywhere. The real gap is identity. In this episode, I break down why fat loss and strength come from the standard you’re willing to live by, not the plan you’re following. We’ll talk about why extreme diets and all-or-nothing routines keep failing, how small habits reveal who you’re actually becoming, and why avoiding subtle changes keeps you stuck. If you’re ready to stop negotiating with your health and start showing up as the person who gets results, this episode will help you see exactly where to start.

    24 min

  8. 30/12/2025

    129. Using Life’s Setbacks as Signals

    Not every setback is meant to be fixed immediately. Some are meant to be listened to. In this episode, I share a personal experience of being sick and how an unexpected pause became a powerful moment of clarity. While it was inconvenient and frustrating in the moment, it forced me to slow down, reassess my habits, and reconnect with how important my health truly is. We explore why contrast is often the fastest path to clarity, how discomfort reveals what you actually want, and why getting specific about your desires is the first step toward making better decisions. Whether it’s your health, your work, your relationships, or your lifestyle, the moments that feel “off” are often pointing you toward a higher standard. This conversation is about learning to stop fighting those moments and instead using them as signals. Signals that help you refine your priorities, adjust your actions, and move forward with more intention and confidence.

    18 min
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Welcome to The Potential Project, a podcast that helps you tap into your full potential. Hosted by Sean Calhoun, each episode features experts in many different fields who provide practical tips and actionable insights for personal growth. Discover how to overcome limiting beliefs, master new skills, and achieve your wildest dreams in your career, relationships, health, and personal development. Join us on The Potential Project and unleash your potential today!

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  • Creator
    Sean Calhoun
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sean Calhoun
  • Show Website
    The Potential Project