The Matter Mentality Podcast

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 Ma...

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...

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...

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

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 st...

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.

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 change...

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 fu...

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!!

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 fi...

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

In this episode, we chat with Major sponsor of the podcast and fitness business entrepreneur Dave Roby. His take off in the group fitness scene and the following expansion of community and business he's built with power-ups, cafes and velocity fitness.

Let's get into the complexities of data tracking. In this ep, Ben dives deep into the tracking debate and where he thinks a lot of the anti-tracking crowd goes wrong. No doubt you can expect some fun-filled rants and rambles, 45 minutes to talk about numbers must be worth something.

Today on the podcast, we're joined by the founder and administrator of the @thetinmen Instagram page. In our chat, we explore a deeper understanding of men's health and the issues faced by men in our lives. As psychology is our realm of study, we attempt to understand the current state of men's health and the limits they face.

Already 1 month down in 2023 - and there's big things in the works. In this episode, Ben goes behind the scenes of where Matter Athletica stands at this point of the new year, our plans for Q1 and exciting announcements for February.

This week on the Matter Mentality podcast we are joined by a very special guest. Paul Jordan is a former Australian SAS operative who served in fields like Rwanda and the Banda Aceh tsunami. He also acted as a private security operative across major conflict zones including North Africa and the Middle East for journalists from the BBC, ABC and CNN. Paul was also a UN peacekeeper and security advis...

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down for 2 hours with Coach Kav. He is the founder of AthleteHQ, has worked with elite athletes like Yohan Blake, Landon Collins, Keenan Reynolds and many more. His programs and culture have helped 50,000 plus athletes go on to further their career or life. He is a 5 sport athlete and Newyork times best selling author. We talk about all of this and much mor...

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down for 2 hours with Coach Kav. He is the founder of AthleteHQ, has worked with elite athletes like Yohan Blake, Landon Collins, Keenan Reynolds and many more. His programs and culture have helped 50,000 plus athletes go on to further their career or life. He is a 5 sport athlete and Newyork times best selling author. We talk about all of this and much mor...

In this weeks episode, Ben shares how life and business are travelling post competitive season. It's all about getting back to health, focusing on the business and getting back to helping clients do what they do best with Matter Athletica. Achieve goals!

In this episode, we explore everything that happened mentally for me from 2 weeks out of the first show. And the direction that we're seeing the bodybuilding world going. Pros and cons, it's all laid bare from a very tired and exhausted bodybuilder.