Matt Marney Podcast
Matt Marney has been working in the well-being space for over 20 years. He is a personal trainer, group exercise/Pilates instructor and meditation teacher. This unique blend and experience gives Matt an appreciation and understanding of the mind body connection and its role in promoting optimal health, wellbeing and performance.
Over the last decade Matt has also worked as a teacher trainer where he shares his experience with movement teachers and fitness professionals. This role ensures Matt is up to date with the latest research and developments in the industry and he delivers this knowledge with passion and enthusiasm.
After training hundreds of clients over the years he realised the same misconceptions about health and wellbeing came up time and again therefore he decided to start a corporate wellbeing company Wellness Education Dubai in the hope he could educate and motivate more people. He realised taking the right information and motivation to groups at the workplace could be more impactful and he enjoys educating and inspiring groups to become empowered and create agency (for individuals) to make real change.
This podcast is another vehicle Matt uses to educate and motivate people more people.
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:
- The paradox of modern mental health and rising inactivity
- Why physical activity protects against future anxiety and depression
- The myth of needing an hour in the gym — and how 15 minutes can be enough
- The link between lifestyle, chronic illness, and poor mental health
- Groundbreaking research on children: how just one extra hour of light activity per day can reduce rates of anxiety and depression by 10%
- How to apply these insights to adults — especially in the workplace
Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or just someone looking to feel better, this episode offers practical, science-backed ways to move your body and shift your mind — without punishment or pressure.
Learn more about Dr Brendon Stubbs:
Instagram @drbrendonstubbs
Linkedin Dr Brendon Stubbs
Online course https://drbrendonstubbs.thinkific.com/
If you have a question for the podcast or are interested in working with Matt, you can reach out at:
- Email: info@wellnesseducationdubai.com
- Website: www.wellnesseducationdubai.com
- Instagram: @wellness_education_dubai
- Facebook: @mattmarneyfitness
- LinkedIn: Matt Marney (Wellness Education Dubai)