148: Smashing Health Myths and Building Self-Confidence with Australian Body Builder Stanislav Turek
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In this week's episode of The Betar Project, we are joined by Stanislav Turek Stan who is an Australia Body Builder and owner of Body Beyond, a gym in Western Sydney. His work emphasises the importance of proper training and nutrition instead of relying on shortcuts and overnight transformations. If you have been looking for a ‘kick’ to take control of your health and make positive long-lasting changes in your life, Stan provides not just a method of how to do it, but how to stop making excuses not to do it.
In this conversation, Stan and Nick discuss topics, such as:
00:00:00 | Introduction and discussion about sponsors
00:00:38 | Stan's background and journey from an immigrant family
00:02:55 | Stan's experience with bullying and his passion for fitness
00:05:00 | The importance of understanding and embracing duality
00:06:00 | The challenges and rewards of being a father
00:08:00 | Taking risks and following your passion in business
00:10:20 | The impact of steroids on mental health
00:13:00 | The importance of finding what you love in life
00:15:00 | Balancing business, family, and bodybuilding
00:17:00 | The dangers and misconceptions of steroid use
00:20:00 | The benefits of short training sessions
00:22:00 | The impact of dehydration and cortisol on mental health
00:25:00 | The importance of finding the right training and nutrition approach
00:26:00 | The challenges of bodybuilding and the need for balance
00:28:00 | Extreme dieting and dehydration on mental health
00:29:00 | Self-care and mental well-being in bodybuilding
00:30:00 | The importance of experience and finding what works for you
01:10:41 | Discussion about the "tall poppy syndrome" in Australia
01:11:00 | The importance of having support during fitness journeys
01:12:00 | The impact of racism and the importance of standing up for others
01:13:00 | The connection between physical and mental health
01:13:30 | Self-acceptance and personal growth
01:14:00 | Stan's regret about not taking risks earlier in life
01:15:00 | Stan's appreciation for the conversation and the importance of mental well-being
01:15:41 | Stan's closing message and encouragement for listeners
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