The Matter Mentality Podcast

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!!

Special Guest Ben Scott from STC

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

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

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.