Matt Marney Fitness Show Podcast
1) 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 pressu...Show More
2) 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 wh...Show More
3) 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 m...Show More
4) 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, Mat...Show More
5) 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 l...Show More
6) 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 int...Show More
7) 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 wi...Show More
8) 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 Ph...Show More
9) 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 Br...Show More
10) 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 ...Show More