Matt Marney Podcast

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  Episode 164: Gratitude is a skill – How to train your brain to see the good in the world Host: Matt Marney 29.04.2026 38นาที

  In this solo episode, Matt explores the concept of gratitude and appreciation, and why these simple practices can have such a powerful impact on how we think, feel, and experience the world. We all have an inbuilt negativity bias. It’s how the brain is wired. But in today’s world, that bias is being amplified. Social media, constant information, and polarised narratives are widening the gap between perception and reality. This episode breaks down how gratitude can help rebalance that system. ...
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  Episode 163: The Fitness Trap - Why Training Hard Isn’t Making You Healthy. Guest: Paul Edmondson, Fitness Educator, Tutor, and Master Trainer 15.04.2026 1ชม. 3นาที

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Paul Edmondson, a leading figure in fitness education who works with organisations such as the Gray Institute and Hyperice. Paul specialises in developing coaches, with a strong background in movement, mobility, and applied coaching. Together, they explore a common disconnect in the fitness industry. Many people say they want better health, longevity, and energy, yet the way they train often doesn’t support those outcomes. This episode challenges the idea tha...
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  Episode 162: The Science of Doom Scrolling - How Constant Stimulation Is Rewiring Your Brain Host: Matt Marney 01.04.2026 35นาที

  In this solo episode, Matt reflects on a recent experience stepping away from the high-stimulation environment of Dubai and noticing what changed when that constant input was reduced. This episode is not about location. It’s about what happens to your brain and nervous system when you are exposed to continuous stimulation — especially through your phone. Matt takes a deep dive into the science behind doom scrolling, dopamine, and why modern digital habits are making it harder to focus, regula...
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  Episode 161: Running with Gratitude - How Movement and Appreciation Can Change Lives Guest: Mark White, Founder of the Daily Five App 18.03.2026 58นาที

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Mark White, runner, entrepreneur, and founder of the Daily Five app. Mark is also the creator of the Grateful Mile and the community initiative Give Your Town a Runaround. Mark’s journey is one of transformation. After overcoming addiction and entering recovery, he discovered running as a powerful tool for rebuilding his life. What began as a personal practice eventually grew into a mission to help others improve their mental and physical wellbeing through mo...
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  Episode 160: Helping Your Child Thrive During Exam Season 04.03.2026 35นาที

  In this solo episode, Matt shares practical advice for parents supporting their children through exam season. Each year, Matt delivers stress-management sessions in schools across Dubai, speaking separately to both parents and students so that everyone is aligned and working from the same blueprint. This episode brings that guidance to you. Exams are not just an academic challenge. They are a stress challenge. And during this period, protecting cognition is key. In this episode, Matt explores...
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  Episode 159: From Drug Smuggler to Addiction Specialist - Why Addiction Is About More Than Drink and Drugs Guest: Mark Dempster, Addiction Specialist & Therapist, Harley Street London 18.02.2026 1ชม. 7นาที

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Mark Dempster, an addiction specialist and therapist based on Harley Street in central London. Mark works with people struggling with substance use and behavioural addictions, helping them understand the deeper drivers behind addictive patterns. Mark’s story is as powerful as the work he does today. Growing up on the streets of Glasgow in the 1970s, Mark became involved in drug dealing and drug smuggling before developing a heroin addiction himself. After bec...
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  Episode 158: From Hero to Human – High performance at work starts with how you treat your people. Guest: Magda Snowden, Transformational Coach & Former Healthcare Leader 04.02.2026 1ชม. 1นาที

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Magda Snowden, a transformational coach with over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership. Magda now uses her leadership experience to help organisations build stronger teams, develop better leaders, and improve performance at both individual and organisational levels. Together, they explore what really happens when organisations shift from “hero leadership” to human-centred leadership. In this conversation, they explore: What psychological safety act...
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  Episode 157: It’s Lonely at the Top. How We Can Help Leaders Lead Teams Better Guest: Lucy Kidd, Business Psychologist 21.01.2026 1ชม.

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Lucy Kidd, a business psychologist with over 30 years’ experience working with leaders and teams across large organisations. Lucy has spent decades supporting senior leaders around emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and culture. In this conversation, we turn the focus toward the leaders themselves, particularly those who are quietly struggling behind the scenes. Together, we explore what leadership really looks like when the pressure is high and su...
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  Episode 156: Life After a Stroke — There Is Hope Guests: Haley & Scott Hills, Neuro Rehab & Stroke Recovery Specialists 07.01.2026 1ชม. 7นาที

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Haley and Scott Hills, a married couple and co-owners of Hills Cooper Performance. Hallie is a physiotherapist with a background in neuro rehab, and Scott is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and strength and conditioning specialist with deep experience in stroke rehabilitation. Together, they offer a compassionate and practical conversation about life after stroke — and why recovery is possible. In this conversation, they explore: What a stroke actually i...
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  Episode 155: The Truth About Testosterone — What Men Over 35 Need to Know Guest: Dr. Graham Simpson, Founder & Medical Director at Eternity Medicine 24.12.2025 53นาที

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Dr. Graham Simpson, a medical doctor with over four decades of experience in preventative and longevity-focused medicine. Based in Las Vegas, Dr. Simpson is the founder of Eternity Medicine, a clinic that specializes in reversing chronic disease and optimizing long-term metabolic health. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of men's health: testosterone. In this conversation, they explore: What testosterone actually does — beyond libid...
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  Episode 154: The Price of Ignoring Your People — and What You Can Do if Your Boss Won’t Change (A conversation about workplace well-being) Guest: Ryan Hopkins, Bestselling Author & Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ 10.12.2025 54นาที

  In this episode, Matt speaks with Ryan Hopkins, one of the most influential voices in workplace well-being today. Ryan is the Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ, an award-winning digital mental health platform, and the author of the bestselling book 52 Weeks of Well-Being. Together, they unpack the evolution of workplace well-being, the difference between wellness and well-being, and the cost to organizations that continue to ignore their people. In this conversation, they explore: The changing lan...
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  Episode 153: Three Out of Four Suicides Are Men — Why So Many Are Suffering in Silence Guest: Dr David Lee, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of The Better Man Initiative 26.11.2025 1ชม. 10นาที

  It’s November — a time when many men grow moustaches to raise awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention but beyond the facial hair, there’s a much deeper conversation to be had. In this powerful and necessary episode, Matt speaks with Dubai-based clinical psychologist and coach Dr David Lee, founder of The Better Man Initiative. Together, they explore the stark reality that three out of four suicides are men — and ask the difficult question: what’s going wrong? In this conversa...
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  Episode 152: Certified or Qualified? The Future of Fitness Industry Education. Guest: Dan Rees. 12.11.2025 1ชม. 12นาที

  In this episode, Matt is joined by Dan Rees, a seasoned leader in fitness education with over 25 years’ experience. Having led multiple major training providers and awarding bodies in the UK, Dan brings a rare depth of insight into what’s really going on in the world of fitness qualifications and education. Together, they unpack one of the most important — and misunderstood — topics in the industry today: the difference between being certified and being qualified. In this conversation, they e...
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  Episode 151: Strength Isn’t Masculine — It’s Human. Guest: Antony White, Founder of Level Up DXB 29.10.2025 52นาที

  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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  Episode 150: Reclaiming Balance — Motherhood, the “Second Shift,” and Coping in a Demanding World. Guest: Dana Ariss, Recovery Coach & Trauma Informed Wellness Specialist 15.10.2025 57นาที

  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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  Episode 149: What I Wish I Knew About Meditation Before I Started (Part 2) Host: Matt Marney 01.10.2025 49นาที

  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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  Episode 148: What I Wish I Knew About Meditation Before I Started (Part 1) Host: Matt Marney 17.09.2025 43นาที

  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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  Episode 147: Happy Dogs, Happy Humans Guest: Cheryl Marney, IMDT-Certified Force-Free Dog Trainer 03.09.2025 1ชม. 5นาที

  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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  Episode 146: Why Sleep Is Mental Health Guest: Dr David Garley, GP & Clinical Lead at a Major UK Sleep Clinic 20.08.2025 1ชม. 2นาที

  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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  Episode 145: Pilates is the Project — Classical and Contemporary Can Still be friends Guest: Heba Abdel Gawad, Olympian, Pilates Educator & Functional Neurology Specialist 06.08.2025 1ชม. 31นาที

  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...