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 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 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 misunderstood — and what it actually is
- The importance of intention before you even begin
- How practices like focusing on the breath and body can impact everyday life
- The real benefits of mindfulness — less distraction, more clarity, improved impulse control
- Why knowing the “why” behind meditation is just as important as knowing “how” to do it
- A grounded breakdown of mindfulness of breath and body to get you started
This is Part 1 of a two-part series designed to lay a strong foundation.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where the journey continues and we build on everything shared in this episode.
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)