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Matt Marney Podcast
Matt Marney
150 episodes
4 hours ago
In this episode, Matt speaks with Antony White — lead coach and founder of Level Up DXB, a Dubai-based strength training community designed to empower women through education, lifting, and community support. Ant has created a space where women learn the foundations of strength — from proper form to big compound lifts — while building confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. This episode is a deep dive into why strength training isn’t just about fitness — it’s about autonomy, longevity, a...
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Health & Fitness
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In this episode, Matt speaks with Antony White — lead coach and founder of Level Up DXB, a Dubai-based strength training community designed to empower women through education, lifting, and community support. Ant has created a space where women learn the foundations of strength — from proper form to big compound lifts — while building confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. This episode is a deep dive into why strength training isn’t just about fitness — it’s about autonomy, longevity, a...
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Health & Fitness
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/150)
Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 151: Strength Isn’t Masculine — It’s Human. Guest: Antony White, Founder of Level Up DXB
In this episode, Matt speaks with Antony White — lead coach and founder of Level Up DXB, a Dubai-based strength training community designed to empower women through education, lifting, and community support. Ant has created a space where women learn the foundations of strength — from proper form to big compound lifts — while building confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. This episode is a deep dive into why strength training isn’t just about fitness — it’s about autonomy, longevity, a...
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1 week ago
52 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 150: Reclaiming Balance — Motherhood, the “Second Shift,” and Coping in a Demanding World. Guest: Dana Ariss, Recovery Coach & Trauma Informed Wellness Specialist
In this episode, Matt speaks with Dana Ariss — a recovery coach, trauma‑informed yoga and mindfulness teacher, and wellness specialist based in Dubai. SilverBell+1 They dig into the lesser-seen pressures women face, particularly as mothers juggling career, home, and identity — a phenomenon often called the “second shift.” Dana brings her experience in psychology, trauma work, and recovery to this conversation, offering compassion, insight, and actionable strategies for women dealing with guil...
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3 weeks ago
57 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 149: What I Wish I Knew About Meditation Before I Started (Part 2) Host: Matt Marney
This is the follow-up to Episode 148 — a deeper dive into the inner landscape of meditation and the powerful shifts it can create in how we experience the world. In this solo episode, Matt explores what comes after the breath and body: mindfulness of sound, mind, and emotion — and how these practices can help build emotional awareness, resilience, and a more open-hearted way of living. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why paying attention to sound is a doorway to deeper presenceWhat mindfulness...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 148: What I Wish I Knew About Meditation Before I Started (Part 1) Host: Matt Marney
In this solo episode, Matt reflects on his recent two-week silent retreat and shares the insights, lessons, and clarity that came from that experience. After receiving lots of questions about why he meditates and what he gets from it, Matt decided to share what he wishes he had known when he first started. This is a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to meditation — not just how to do it, but why it might change your life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why meditation is often misunder...
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1 month ago
43 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 147: Happy Dogs, Happy Humans Guest: Cheryl Marney, IMDT-Certified Force-Free Dog Trainer
Dogs bring so much joy, love, and laughter into our lives — but when something isn’t quite right in the relationship, it can cause real stress for owners and even entire families. In this episode, Matt is joined by Cheryl Marney, a reward-based dog trainer certified by the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers). With years of experience helping owners and dogs build better bonds, Cheryl brings a compassionate, practical approach to canine wellbeing — one rooted in kindness, clarity, and unde...
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 146: Why Sleep Is Mental Health Guest: Dr David Garley, GP & Clinical Lead at a Major UK Sleep Clinic
We often talk about sleep as a pillar of health — but the truth is, sleep is mental health. In this episode, Matt speaks with Dr David Garley, a UK-based GP and clinical lead at one of the country’s leading sleep clinics. Dr Garley’s team supports individuals, Olympic athletes, and professional sports teams, offering evidence-based treatments for sleep disorders including insomnia and sleep apnea. The clinic uses interventions like CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia), diagnosti...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 145: Pilates is the Project — Classical and Contemporary Can Still be friends Guest: Heba Abdel Gawad, Olympian, Pilates Educator & Functional Neurology Specialist
Pilates has stood the test of time — but in our distracted, hyper-stimulated modern world, do its core principles hold new relevance? In this episode, Matt is joined by Heba Abdel Gawad, a leading international Pilates educator, co-owner of Dubai-based Bodyhack Fitness Education, and former Olympic synchronised swimmer. Heba brings a unique blend of movement mastery and neuroscience insight, drawing from her background in functional neurology and elite athletic performance. Together, they unp...
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3 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 144: Stress — The Silent Killer (And What You Can Do About It) Guest: Dr Bernadette Dancy, PhD in Sports Psychology, Exercise Scientist & Founder of Stress Ed
We all talk about being “stressed,” but few understand what that really means — or how serious it can be for our health. In this episode, Matt speaks with Dr Bernadette Dancy, an exercise scientist with 15 years of university lecturing experience, a PhD in Sports Psychology, a master’s in Preventative Cardiology, and a professional background in personal training and exercise referral. After witnessing the damage chronic stress can do — including in her own life — Bernadette made it her missi...
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3 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 143: How Unbalanced Training Can Restore Strength, Mobility, and Happiness Guest: Scott Hills, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Stroke Rehab Specialist
Is balance always the goal in training? Not necessarily. In this episode, Matt speaks with Scott Hills — personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, stroke rehab expert, and founder of Hills Physical Development — about why training sometimes needs to be deliberately unbalanced to meet the unique challenges of the modern body. With decades of experience across general fitness and clinical rehab, Scott shares what he's learned about tailoring movement to the individual — and why his foc...
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4 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 142: Exercise and Mental Health: What the Research Really Tells Us Guest: Dr Brendon Stubbs, Leading Researcher in Exercise & Mental Health
Depression and anxiety are at an all-time high. At the same time, we’re more sedentary than ever — even though we know movement helps. So why aren’t we moving? In this episode, Matt is joined by Dr Brendon Stubbs, one of the world’s foremost researchers in the field of physical activity and mental health. Together, they unpack the growing mental health crisis and explore why movement — even in small doses — may be one of the most underused tools we have. In this conversation, they explore: Th...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 141: How Sound Therapy Can Help Create Calm, Happiness, and Health in a Busy World Guest: Caira Lavelle Clack, Sound Therapist & Former Occupational Therapist
In a world that’s constantly “on,” finding peace can feel out of reach. In this episode, Matt speaks with sound therapist Caira Lavelle Clack, whose journey from occupational therapy to sound healing is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to wellbeing. With over 16 years as an OT — working with elderly patients, children, and those with disabilities — Caira brings a unique depth to her sound therapy practice. Her first encounter with a gong bath changed everything. One sess...
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5 months ago
55 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 140: Do You Suffer with Pain? This Conversation Might Change Your Life — with Pain Reprocessing Therapist Gemma McFall
In this episode, Matt speaks with Gemma McFall, a chronic pain specialist who combines lived experience with deep scientific understanding. After facing years of persistent pain and coming close to unnecessary surgery, Gemma discovered a new approach that transformed her life — and now helps others do the same. Together, they cover: • Gemma’s personal journey with chronic pain — and how she nearly went under the knife. • The book that changed everything. • The science behind...
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5 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 139: Giving Up Alcohol — A Life-Changing Decision (with Recovery Coach Mary Gilmer)
In this episode, Matt speaks with Mary Gilmer, a recovery coach who has been sober for over 30 years and now works globally helping individuals navigate addiction and mental health challenges. They explore their personal journeys into sobriety, reflecting on the early days of recovery and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Together, they cover: • Why they stopped drinking — and what those early days looked like. • The difference between sobriety and emotional sobriet...
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6 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 138: From Barriers to Bridges – Changing the Way You Love, Connect, and Heal (Interview with Christine Warwicker)
In this episode, Matt speaks with Christine Warwicker, a psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. They discuss Christine’s personal journey with relationships and explore the insights from her new book on how to build healthier, more fulfilling connections. Together, they cover: Christine’s motivation for writing the book.Common challenges people face in relationships.How our early life experiences shape the way we relate to others — ...
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6 months ago
51 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 137: Engagement Is the Performance Lever Most Leaders Overlook
A conversation with a new client sparked this episode. They said: “We hire great people—strong CVs, solid interviews—but once they’re in the job, they don’t contribute, they don’t collaborate, and they definitely don’t go the extra mile.” I asked, “What if it’s not a skills issue—but an engagement issue?” They laughed and said, “Matt, we’re not interested in that woke DEI stuff.” That moment told me everything. In this solo episode, I unpack what employee engagement really means—beyond buzzwo...
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6 months ago
45 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 136: Low-Calorie Diets, Daily Weigh-Ins & Gym Anxiety – A Conversation That Will Change Your Mindset – Interview with Lauren Holly
In this episode, I sit down with award-winning female trainer, health & wellness coach Lauren Holly for a deep and honest conversation about the fitness and diet struggles many women face. Since her last appearance on the podcast four years ago, Lauren has transitioned entirely to online coaching, building a thriving community of women at all fitness levels. We kick off by catching up on what Lauren has been up to since 2021, before diving into some of the most pressing issues in women's ...
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7 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 135: Psychological Safety at Work: Leadership vs. Personal Responsibility—Who Holds the Key? (Interview with Greg Riley)
We hear a lot about psychological safety in the workplace—how leaders need to create environments where people feel safe to speak up, challenge ideas, and innovate. But is that entirely a leadership responsibility, or do employees have their own role to play? In this episode, I sit down with Greg Riley, a leadership coach, to break down what true psychological safety looks like in organizations. Greg shares why only 10% of people are natural leaders, but most can be trained to develop empathy...
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7 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 134: Trapped in Work Mode: Why You Can’t Stop Checking Emails (And How to Fix It)
At what point did work stop ending. When did we shift from doing a hard days graft to being available all the time. If you have ever felt that work never really ends or if you’re a leader trying to keep your team engaged without burning them out then this is the episode for you. In this episode, Matt Talks about: How we got to 24/7 workingThe cognitive cost of always being onWhy helping people disconnect will produce better resultsStrategies to help people disconnectHow you can help yourselfI...
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8 months ago
41 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 133: Rethinking Yoga – Why modern bodies & brains need a new approach (Interview with Lara Heimann)
Lara Heimann is a renowned yoga teacher, educator, and physical therapist with a background in neurodevelopmental training. Her LYT method blends movement science, neurology, and yoga to create a smarter, more functional approach to movement. In this episode, Lara and Matt explore: Lara’s evolution as a yoga teacher and her realization that modern bodies require more preparation to fully benefit from traditional yogaWhy today’s sedentary lifestyles create challenges for yoga practice and how ...
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8 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
Episode 132: To engage the pelvic floor or not to engage the pelvic floor, that is the question - Interview with Tom Waldron
Tom Waldron is a Pilates teacher, Bio-mechanics coach and Franklin Method educator. In this conversation, Tom and Matt discuss: What the pelvic floor actually isCommon pelvic floor dysfunctions and the impact on quality of lifeThe fact men have a pelvic floor and why a healthy pelvic floor is so important for themStrategies to improve functionTips for movement teachers looking to improve function of their clients Link to Tom's 6 week pelvic floor course starting February 10th 2025 http...
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9 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Matt Marney Podcast
In this episode, Matt speaks with Antony White — lead coach and founder of Level Up DXB, a Dubai-based strength training community designed to empower women through education, lifting, and community support. Ant has created a space where women learn the foundations of strength — from proper form to big compound lifts — while building confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. This episode is a deep dive into why strength training isn’t just about fitness — it’s about autonomy, longevity, a...