We’re back in Scotty’s gym after a wild few weeks — no episode last week because MG was in surgery having his appendix removed just hours before we were due to fly to the Gold Coast show.
In this raw and reflective episode, we cover everything from MG’s near-miss medical emergency to the historic launch of Season B, plus powerful moments from the TMG Bali Retreat that left us (and the athletes) forever changed.
We cover:
✅ MG’s emergency appendectomy — how it escalated from Bali pain to late-night surgery
✅ Life after surgery — recovery, mindset, and recalibrating goals post-comp season
✅ Season B begins — a successful Gold Coast show and what makes it historic
✅ Why a real Nationals makes this a true competitive season for natty athletes
✅ Retreat reflections — emotional moments, community wins, and lasting friendships
✅ Award winners and standouts — from shy arrivals to fearless leaders in 7 days
✅ Mid-year momentum — the rise of Season B and support for natural bodybuilding growth
✅ The natural ITB show — athlete breakdown, Daniel Chapelle's standout package & more
✅ VerifEye clarity — can you compete if you used PEDs 5+ years ago?
✅ Diuretics & Bali belly — what’s allowed, what’s risky, and how to manage it
✅ Training talk — what to do if you can’t finish a session, and how to structure volume
✅ Offseason nutrition — MG’s strategy to retain tissue while off training for 6 weeks
✅ Protein targets, maintenance cals, and body comp goals heading into wedding season
🎧 A jam-packed episode for coaches, athletes, and fans of the sport — full of lessons on resilience, community, and where natural bodybuilding is heading next.

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Michael Trimboli | Scott Morrell | Michael Galante

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