25. What The World's Toughest Clients Taught Me About Strength With Javeno McLean

When everything tells you to quit, what makes you keep going?In this powerful episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and co-host Michelle O’Brien sit down with Javeno McLean — British fitness coach, online creator, and a global leader in training disabled, sick, and elderly clients. Known for his unstoppable energy and heart-led approach, Javeno shares what true perseverance looks like and how daily decisions can rewire your brain for lasting resilience.From the basics of human connection to the toughest choices no one ever wants to make, this conversation goes beyond fitness — it’s about mental strength, community, and the courage to keep living fully.You’ll learn:- Why the decision not to quit can transform your brain and your life.- How small, consistent actions build deep resilience.- The simple human needs that fuel strength — being seen, heard, and believed in.- Why presence and connection matter more than anything in adversity.- Coaching insights to turn “I can’t” into “I did.”If you’ve ever faced a moment where giving up felt easier, this episode will change how you think about persistence — and remind you of the power you hold in every choice.00:00 Introduction01:57 Transforming Lives Through Fitness06:00 The Basics of Human Connection10:54 Decision Making Under Pressure14:07 The Strength in Hard Decisions19:45 Finding Joy in the Present23:09 Overcoming Adversity Together29:39 The Importance of Human Connection32:04 Coaching Through Adversity37:45 Building Self-Love and Confidence42:06 Imparting Values to the Next Generation48:11 Finding Joy in Simplicity52:47 The Power of Perseverance🎧 Listen now and make every decision count. 📌 Subscribe for more on decision-making, neuroscience, and peak performance. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — what’s one decision that changed your life?📩 Contact Javeno McLean📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j7healthjaveno/▶️ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSNmFx3ip2FrrJp57_iuoWQ@javeno7🎥 Featured YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a_kj6eWniw👥 Hosts: Dr. Shawn Watson – Neuroscientist & Founder Michelle O’Brien – Marketer, Mum, Marathon Runner👇 Let’s Continue the Conversation What resonated most with you? Have you experienced decision fatigue in your role? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you manage high-pressure choices.🎧 Listen & Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📱 Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💡 If you found this episode helpful, like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with someone who could use a reset on how they make decisions. Let’s build better brains together—one choice at a time.Your decisions shape your life. Make every decision count.#DecisionFatigue #Resilience #Perseverance #DecisionMaking #Neuroscience #PeakPerformance #MentalStrength #Mindfulness #Coaching #OvercomingAdversity #BrainOptimization #HumanConnection

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