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.

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Episodes

Special Guest Matt Stenzel

Monday Jun 19, 2023

Monday Jun 19, 2023

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

Monday Jun 12, 2023

Monday Jun 12, 2023

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

Monday Jun 05, 2023

Monday Jun 05, 2023

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

Wednesday May 31, 2023

Wednesday May 31, 2023

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!!

Friday May 05, 2023

In this episode, I am joined by a good friend, industry colleague, powerlifting coach, transformation specialist and CO founder of STC Ben Scott.
We dive into business as a new coach, education, business foundations, our values as coaches and plenty of conversation around the industry we love, shared interest in hard work and Dr Jordan Peterson.

Special Guest Thomas Fox

Monday May 01, 2023

Monday May 01, 2023

In this episode, I'am privileged with being joined by educator, nutrition specialist, physique coach, colleague and friend Tom Fox. We talk a wide variety of nutrition, coaching, bodybuilding, natural bodybuilding and nutrition myths we both like to see gone from the industry.
Follow this one for plenty of insights and knowledge bombs.

Special Guest Dennis Hogan

Friday Apr 28, 2023

Friday Apr 28, 2023

In this episode, I am honoured to be joined by IBO super welterweight world champion, speaker, friend and all round good bloke Dennis Hurrican Hogan. In this episode we discuss Dennis's grit through Irish Ama Boxing right through to his professional career.
Overcoming adversity, setbacks and his determination to follow through on goals and dreams to be world number 1.

April business update

Monday Apr 24, 2023

Monday Apr 24, 2023

In this episode, Ben updates on the trajectory and plans for Matter as a business in April and our plans further into the year! as always we are working to be as transparent as possible and help others succeed in this realm where we otherwise might have failed!

Special Guest Erik Bustillo

Thursday Apr 20, 2023

Thursday Apr 20, 2023

This episode we are joined by Special Guest Erik Bustillo MS, RD, FISSN, CSC, CF-OL1, CPT and COVP of ISSN As you can see he has an array of titles and education that we explore. Discussing a variety of topics including nutrition, performance, sports nutrition, his approaches to education and much much more!
Find Erik on Instagram @erikbustillo

Setting Boundaries

Saturday Mar 18, 2023

Saturday Mar 18, 2023

In this episode, we talk exactly what it sounds like. Why you need to set boundaries and what those boundaries look like when you are pursuing big dreams or goals in life. This is more than just a training podcast, this is our way of helping you succeed in all areas of life

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