#161 Mental Health & Meditation with Matt Marney

How do you feel about the ‘M’ word? Meditation often yields a love-hate relationship with most. Despite the vast amounts of scientific research showcasing how effective meditation is for stress-relief, mental health and overall wellbeing, it can still seem a bit woo-woo and mystified for some.  Today's guest demystifies meditation and shows you exactly why and how you can integrate it into your life to improve just about anything. Meet Matt Marney,  Matt is a well-being consultant here in Dubai, host of the Matt Marney Fitness Show Podcast, he’s also a pilates and meditation teacher.  With over a decade of experience, we dive into his journey from fitness to meditation, and uncover his insights and personal experiences so you’ll walk away from this episode feeling less stressed and more vibrant in your work life and personal life.  In todays episode we discuss: What meditation really is What meditation isn’t  The REAL benefits of meditation  Different meditation styles and how to pick what you need. Speaking up about hard scary challenges with mental health How mental health challenges require a number of tools, not just one. How to improve your ability to meditate and improve focus There are so many nuggets of wisdom woven into this conversation! Be sure to follow Matt's work: Website: www.wellnesseducationdubai.com Instagram - @wellness_education_dubai  LinkedIn - Matthew Marney Podcast - Matt Marney Fitness Show Enjoy this episode,  Much love and wellness,  Charlotte and Jonathan www.thewellnesstheory.com P.S.  Would you like to stress-less and thrive more in all areas of life? Take the Free Stress-Less Scorecard and find out how.  Answer 16 questions in less than 2 minutes to get personalised results. The scorecard will assess: Your day to day stress-management,  How your body is coping with stress Identify the core of where your stress is stemming from   It’s designed for high-performers who are looking to get a clear picture of how to optimise their wellbeing and nip unhealthy stress in the bud once and for all. Here’s the link you’ll need >> https://www.thewellnesstheory.com/stress-less-scorecard