The Matter Mentality Podcast

Most gym cultures start as a byproduct of the founder being present every day. Standards, values, and expectations are lived out in real time. But as a coaching business grows, culture can’t rely on proximity anymore...

In this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, Ben sits down with a friend, accredited nutritionist, and physique coach, Brandon DaCruz, for a raw conversation on adversity, identity, and what real transformation...

Most people understand the primary drivers of hypertrophy: mechanical tension, load, and progression. What they miss are the secondary and tertiary factors that determine whether those drivers can be accessed...

Coach Nick Tindle went from an “all-American stud” on the field to one of the most respected lacrosse performance coaches in the game. It did not happen overnight, and it certainly was not easy. In this episode of the...

Performance isn’t just about what happens under the lights. In this conversation, Ben sits down with Coach Vinny Malts to unpack the mindset shifts that separate good from great. Together, they explore how every daily...

In this episode, Ben sits down with our dear friend Ali Gilbert - widely known as the “Queen of Men’s Health.” Ali has carved out a niche working with high-level executives in the C-suite, where the pressures of...

In this episode, we unpack the uncomfortable but necessary truth: outgrowing old environments, mindsets, and even people. What do you do when the place, group, or identity you once fit into… no longer aligns with who...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Pat Ivey — former NFL athlete, high-performance expert, and powerhouse in the world of sport psychology and strength & conditioning. With decades of experience coaching elite...

In this powerhouse episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, we’re joined by performance coach and BJJ practitioner Josh Settlage to explore the intersection of combat sports, strength programming, and athlete longevity...

In this episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, we sit down with Aram Grigorian to explore one of the most crucial dynamics in coaching: striking a balance between empathy and accountability. As coaches, it’s easy to...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most confronting—and liberating—ideas you can adopt: radical extreme ownership. We explore why personal ownership and full accountability aren't just buzzwords, but...

In this episode, we sit down with professional lacrosse player and coach Jack Posey, whose journey from a finance and business background into elite sport is anything but linear. From being honored as the "Ultimate...

On this episode of the Matter Mentality podcast, Ben is joined by Andrew Coates, a respected coach, writer, and voice of reason in the ever-evolving fitness industry. Together, they dive deep into what’s changing in the...

In this episode of The Matter Mentality Podcast, Ben sits down with renowned health and performance expert Erik Bustillo to explore how corporate wellness programs can transform not just employee health but overall...

Welcome to Thinking Different — a series where we train the unseen work. In Episode 1, we start at the foundation: The First Question. “Am I capable of more?” It’s the thought that quietly echoes before any real change...