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 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 with 15 years of university lecturing experience, a PhD in Sports Psychology, a master’s in Preventative Cardiology, and a professional background in personal training and exercise referral. After witnessing the damage chronic stress can do — including in her own life — Bernadette made it her mission to help people manage this silent killer.
She now leads Stress Ed, a platform connecting people with the right tools, experts, and education to take back control of their mental and physical wellbeing.
In this conversation, they explore:
- Bernadette’s personal story of stress and burnout — and how it changed her life
- What stress really is — and what happens inside your body when it builds
- The key drivers of chronic stress in modern life
- Why exercise is powerful — but only when the dose is right
- The “Four B’s” — Bernadette’s simple but powerful blueprint for managing stress
- Practical, science-backed tools you can use today to reduce overwhelm
If you’re feeling stretched thin, running on empty, or watching stress affect those around you, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and direction — from someone who’s been there and now helps others every day.
Learn more about Dr Bernadette Dancy & Stress Ed:
www. stress-ed.co.uk
email bernadette@stress-ed.co.uk
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
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