The Matter Mentality Podcast
Go deep on performance science, nutrition, and training through personal experiences and unique conversations and stories from Ben Mayfield-Smith and his guests. Nothing is off the table! With education, motivation and training fascination - come along on the journey and build your Matter Mentality.
Episodes

Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
In this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, Ben interviews a very wise professional in his field; Dr. Dylan Seeley. Dr. Seeley is a chiropractor, lecturer, and strength and conditioning coach who came after a successful career in Rugby. He has successfully worked with many elite athletes across MLB, NHL, NFL, Olympic Training Academy, and professional fighters in boxing, MMA, and Jiujitsu. We hope you enjoy this insightful episode.
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
In this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast Ben interviews Jeb Stuart Johnston founder of Food On the Mind. Together the boys discuss human behaviour around accountability and coaching, and where this is defined between coach and client.
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In this episode of The Matter Mentality Podcast Ben & Colin discuss the intricacies of competitive sports, culture in teams, performance, and what it takes to win. From younger years influence to the cross-over in career growth and projection in corporate fields.

Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In this episode, Ben and Paul go very deep into what they term the lonely gap that occurs when you pursue your goals, change your environment, implement your boundaries and the people you have around you now vs the people you need around you to succeed. The Matter Mentality Podcast is sponsored by The Gym Journal, use the code MATTER at checkout to grab a discount on your next purchase.

Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
In this episode, Ben interviews our special guest Dr. Jonathan Mike, on education, the state of coaching, his background of where he started and what led him to where he is now, and more! Special shout out to our podcast sponsor, The Gym Journal. Use code MATTER at checkout for % off. www.thegymjournal.com.au

Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
In this episode of the Coaches Round Table Segment for The Matter Mentality Podcast - Coach Ben & Tom discuss how to set up your environment, and circles, and put essential practices in order prior to commencing the pursuit of a goal.
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
On this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast - Ben interviews a very special guest Dr. Ashley Dwyer founder of BDN coaching. Pharmacist, turning to a more holistic view of health after her own health concerns and wanting to better understand her clients' health and well-being instead of applying a bandaid approach as Ash calls it, helping clients make informed and preventative health changes to better their health longterm.

Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
There is so much in this episode of The Matter Mentality Episode. Ben & Dave break down psychological concepts and their connection to hormones, especially Testosterone in men. The concept of whether free will is innate or can be developed and why skill acquisition is so important in adults.

Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Our special guest feature with Chad Burnham discusses in great detail the pinch-point we often see for Physios here and the current model that has frequently been absent of the training element with rehabilitated clients. Chad discusses the issues around insurance and approach which can often hold many physios back from making a transition to this functional and holistic model of practice. Giving them more time with clients, and greater retention of clients while clients successfully rehabilitate their injury and gain strength back in their training.

Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
In this Episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, Ben interviews Michael Warner from Marek Health. Discussing all things health, ethics of coaching, bodybuilding, blood work, and what coaches should be focusing on more with clients. Podcast brought to you by our major sponsor The Gym Journal, use our code: MATTER at checkout for % off your next purchase. thegymjournal.com.au