The Matter Mentality Podcast

What to Consider In a Prep

There are many things to consider during a prep, before beginning a prep, and what comes after the inevitable stage time. Reversing out, and why its important to not just get fat for fats sake, maintaining a cap, PED protocols, and ensuring muscle growth is occurring without having to cut back quickly because you have spilled over.
 
What happens during that last 10-6 weeks? Find out from Three Matter Coaches with multiple preps and medals between them.

Special Guest - Stuart O’Brien Founder of Natural Body Building Australia

Natural Body Building Australia Founder, Stuart O'Brien joined Ben for a very insightful and information-packed episode on the world of natural body building in Australia. What the federation consists of, where their values stand strongly, and the exceptional environment they go above and beyond to create for their competitors.
Inside it, Stu dives into what drove them to begin the federation, his background as a competitor, the state of where things are heading with some feds, and ultimately, what it means to put the competitor first before profits. So, if you are competing, looking to compete, or still on the fence... give this episode a listen. You can find more information about NBA on their page @nbaausralia via Instagram.
Registrations are still open to compete as well as spectator tickets! You will find some of Matter Athletica's very own competitors competing for QLD State Tiles in a few weeks from now and we cannot wait!

America Wrap Up and What Comes Next

In this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, Ben breaks down the wrap-up of the America Trip, how the presentation went, how Matter Athletica, and the concept of what we do differently, resonated with a new audience! 
A 5-year goal that was achieved in 2 years, and we are so thankful for the opportunity, and what the power of saying yes to opportunities as they arise can mean for you not just as a business but as an individual, 

Coaches round table #2

This week the coaches discuss our takes on programming design, consistent effort in a program, achieving progress and keeping the core of programming as online coaches as simple as possible Episodes like this are intended to give you as much info as possible so keep listening and leave us a comment or thought around any of these topics

Eriks Electrons

In this special guest episode, we are joined by undergrad in astrophysics, social and political speaker twitter conversationalist and fellow nerd Erik's Electrons. In this ep we discuss university life in the social socio political sphere of American campus, the importance of critical thinking and much more! Find Erik on Instagram and Twitter under Erik's Electrons to follow his journey through studies and more.

Coaches round table #1

In a new segment we are joined by Matters newest coaches to talk all things coaching, bodybuilding, training and working with the Matter system. Look forward to fortnightly episodes with the team to expand on as many performance related topics we can.

Special Guest Matt Stenzel

This week Ben was joined by a man with many titles. Powerlifter, Remedial Therapist, owner of Axiom Performance, Co-owner of Zero W Brisbane, father and husband... Matty Stenzel! this episode was important to us, to explore what happens to a very successful man, driven by his personal and partnership goals when fatherhood and family life are thrust into the mix. Matty discusses how life has changed so much for the better with their beautiful baby and the running of two very successful businesses! If you want to know how to keep the spark alive in your relationship while building business and training... Don't miss out!

Special Guest Chris Black

In this episode, Ben is joined by a friend, fellow prep coach and former podcast Co-host on Bros with Brains Chris Black. This episode goes into the origins of Chris's coaching career but takes a steep turn into his own prep history. Diving into his last prep and the things he has learnt about himself since that day. Discovering philosophy and stoicism along the way! Get ready for a big episode full of rich insight. Don't forget, if you are ready to take centre stage, book in your free consult and lets get to work!

Special Guest Jason Galea

Joined by the final member of the STC coaching team, Ben has the pleasure of talking all things prep, bodybuilding, training and business with STC coach Jason Galea . If you're one for the bro chats and lifting discussions, this one is definitely for you!!

Special Guest Dalton Franke

In this episode, Ben has the personal pleasure of interviewing a long-term friend, former coach, mentor and peer. We discuss a variety of psychological coaching concepts, from sales and motivational interviewing to behaviour change and acceptance with Dalton. If you want to learn more than just your standard macros coaching suggestions, give this episode a listen. Below are some of the links to find what Dalton was discussing during the episode.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2951287/?fbclid=IwAR1a7OiR0MMMmU4jn_tSEEpeHeI4tkF-bjU1y8YGoalWf6cZdp-o0jdinWI
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/about-act/?fbclid=IwAR0Kd2dkUjm94zusl9jBpx2RoM71_Jx3uERjK4BWcTOaRaPDDo-Y7Mewdsc
https://stagesofchange.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0IRtV0yvOnstKlh00rgHaEtEI8Yx0IUrI8KtWZip0RMVvUJGLT_ZoJfwI
https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/?fbclid=IwAR2DrvE6h0d_Hrj-1OAKsRH5lO6sZULC6T-XPfoowVHv03biyqNEGALo61c
https://howtostopdieting.com/?fbclid=IwAR2aQPA0_IH7ihp7eSqv2Vzz1FV1jrJorv8N-51O87f7O2rUxkh1hJPdc1o
As always if you are ready to take your physique to the next level, book in your free consult now and let's get started!!