Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

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A Journey of Resilience with Dr. Rhys Jones aka The Snake Man Aug 02, 2023

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Get ready for an inspiring episode as we delve into the life story and journey of Doctor Rhys, a remarkable individual. Join us as we explore his awe-inspiring career transformation, where he faced fears head-on and navigated the impact of social circles on personal growth.

Doctor Rhys shares invaluable insights from his experiences in Africa, including his encounters with wild animals including venomous snakes, which played a significant role in shaping his perspective on life.

In this touching episode, we also touch on how he coped with a tragic event during the pandemic and the profound importance of mobility and strength training in fostering personal growth and resilience.

Tune in to this must-listen episode as we uncover the transformative power of movement and practical steps to embrace fitness and mobility in your life. Prepare to be motivated by Doctor Rhys' journey of embracing life's challenges and seizing opportunities with determination and grace. Get ready to optimise your body and unlock a newfound sense of freedom in this extraordinary exploration of resilience and personal growth.

"We are gonna progress, there's gonna be ups and downs, but if you follow that journey, you're going to get a healthier and happier life." - Dr. Rhys

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to today’s episode.
2:57 - Story of Doctor Rhys
8:13 - Overcoming childhood without a father
10:38 - Career Transformation
12:26 - Fear from unfamiliarity
21:05 - Behaviour and lifestyle of the preferred tribe
23:25 - Learnings in Africa
28:35 - Scary experiences with wild animals
55:50 - Experience during the pandemic
58:44 - Importance of mobility
59:27 - Getting in shape is not a "Quick Fix"
1:00:45 - Losing fat and getting in shape the smart way
1:10:36 - Conclusion

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Connect with Dr. Rhys Jones: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

https://twitter.com/DrJonesWales/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rhys-jones-49091373/?originalSubdomain=uk
Becoming Dr. Jones: A Wild Life: https://a.co/d/awmCuDu

Nurturing Emotional Intelligence and Prioritizing Fitness with Ian Williams Jul 26, 2023

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This episode covers a wide array of personal growth and success topics. Martin is joined by his close friend- Ian Williams. We’ll discuss insights on fair judgment and the significance of finding supportive communities. The power of emotional intelligence and learning from painful experiences is highlighted. Additionally, the episode emphasises the importance of discipline, consistency, and fitness for overall well-being and success.

Come along as we embark on an inspiring voyage of personal growth and transformation, placing a special emphasis on valuing your well-being as the cornerstone to unlocking your true potential in life. From stories of triumph to embracing the unfamiliar, discover the pivotal role that mobility and cardio play in achieving your aspirations.

“Make health and fitness your priority." - Ian Williams

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to today’s episode.
2:22 - How we met
3:56 - Importance of finding your tribe
7:11 - Ian Williams’ Background
10:25 - Most important skills and traits learned while opening a business
13:54 - Confidence is vital to succeed in any endeavors
21:14 - Information is everywhere
22:24 - Discipline and consistency are your operating unit to be successful in life
32:22 - Importance of Fitness & Nutrition
58:20 - Be a better leader
59:05 - Conclusion

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Mindful Eating: 10 Actionable Steps to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Food Jul 19, 2023

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In this empowering episode of the "Optimise Your Body" podcast we will revolutionize your relationship with food. Get ready to crack the code and unlock the 10 secrets of cultivating a healthy and liberating connection with what you eat.

Join us as we shine a light on the pervasive issue of emotional hunger triggered by food—the most commonly used drug on the planet. Martin shares his expertise and teaches you how to recognize patterns, interrupt them, and ultimately break free from the chains that bind you to unhealthy food relationships.

Get ready to optimise your body and unleash a newfound sense of freedom in this must-listen episode.

"Your relationship with food says more about your relationship with yourself than it does anything else." - Martin Silva

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to today’s episode.
3:26 - Number 1: Break the cycle
5:37 - Number 2: Ask yourself: “Are you actually hungry?”
7:14 - Number 3: BLAST = Emotional hunger
8:01 - Number 4: Stop restricting calories and focus on whole foods.
9:01 - Number 5: Don’t keep snacks and processed foods in the house.
11:06 - Number 6: Don’t eat in front of the T.V. or while scrolling on your phone.
14:30 - Number 7: Keep a food diary
19:38 - Number 8: Nourishment and performance over aesthetics.
20:44 - Number 9: Choose who you spend time with
23:25 - Number 10: Information is nothing without Implementation
23:57 - Importance of having a mentor
27:44 - Conclusion

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How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Relationships With Adam Lane Smith Jul 13, 2023

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In this episode, Martin was joined by Adam Lane Smith. Through his Attachment Method, Adam has been coaching clients for many years. And he has assisted people from a wide range of backgrounds, including affluent CEOs looking for dating advice and blue-collar families struggling with their marriages. He helps people who trying to improve the quality of their relationships overall, whether they are married, single, or both.

Martin and Adam talked about attachment theory, the four attachment styles, why men need to feel powerful, divorce rate and the most common marriage issues, how men and women respond to therapy, grace period, relationship psychology, and much more.

Continue listening to know more about the four attachment styles and gain knowledge on how to handle problems in a relationship.

“Power is a tool. And that is what men need in order to feel like they are worthy of living. Men need power, the power to change their environment, to change situations for others and take care of them and to end our own pain at times or to overcome our pain or to have a meaning, some sort of power long term to change the world. Men must have that power.” – Adam Smith

Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction.

0:52 – Who is Adam Smith?

2:47 – Learning about attachment theory.

7:20 – The four attachments.

7:57 – Can you be a combination of the four attachments?

9:51 – What makes it hard for Martin to let people in?

10:32 – A rock bottom moment for Martin.

12:21 – What are you in the four attachments?

12:25 – Secure attachment.
14:20 – Insecure attachment.
14:55 – Avoidant attachment.
15:26 – Disorganised attachment.

16:04 – Guys with avoidant attachment style.

16:57 – What attachment has the most problems with compatibility in relationships?

20:11 – Adam’s personal experience with attachment styles.

21:42 – What is the divorce rate in Western world and what are the common issues?

26:15 – How did Adam save a relationship?

34:28 – What does the word power mean?

40:12 – How do men and women respond to therapy?

43:35 – The fear of being vulnerable in a relationship.

47:25 – Vulnerability in the right way grows respect.

48:43 – Grace period vs. Solution-focused time.

51:02 – How to deal with open loops?

52:19 – The worst cases of women.

57:33 – Adam’s advice to anyone struggling with attachments.

Resources or Links Mentioned: (books, events, people mentioned - hyperlinked to the specific site)

https://adamlanesmith.com/books/

Connect with Adam Smith: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

Website - https://adamlanesmith.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/
Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam

Connect with Martin Silva: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

Fat Loss, Fasting, Improving Your Gut Health And More! Jul 06, 2023

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In this episode, Martin was a guest with 180 Nutrition with Stuart Cooke as the host. Stuart is the co-founder and serving as director of 180 Nutrition is Stuart. With the help of their iTunes podcast, "The Health Sessions," 180 Nutrition routinely communicates with the top authorities on health and wellness in the world. These professionals include prominent nutritionists and naturopaths.

Martin and Stuart talked about topics such as consuming adequate protein, reasons for snacking, nutrition, focusing on your priorities when it comes to health and physique, Martin’s negative experiences in the bodybuilding world, the approach Martin takes with his clients, and much more.

Continue listening to learn more about how Martin can help you achieve your dream body and optimise your health.

“When we talk about metrics, it's not something I track but it’s just a non-negotiable for me. It is non-negotiable because it just helps me with energy, productivity and you know movement is medicine, right?” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction.

0:46 – Get to know Martin Silva.

5:22 – Martin switching to an animal-based diet.

6:27 – The importance of being aware of nutrition.

7:38 – Discovering bodybuilding.

9:06 – Negative impact of bodybuilding on hormones.

11:50 – Martin’s approach with his clients.

14:07 – Gut issues.

16:49 – The importance of adequate protein.

18:07 – Snacking and overeating.

22:49 – Starting slow is key.

26:26 – Fasting.

28:08 – High protein is key.

28:58 – Focus on the order of priorities.

41:45 – Tracking metrics.

44:00 – A two-minute walk can help regulate blood sugar.

49:43 – Neuroscience and how it relates to fitness.

51:44 – Things to take away from working out.

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180 Nutrition Website - https://180nutrition.com.au/

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Men’s Chat On Relationships & Fitness With Sean Mcinroy Jun 28, 2023

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Men’s Chat On Relationships & Fitness With Sean Mcinroy

In this episode, Martin will be joined by his friend Sean Mcinroy. Sean is the head coach at Apex Strength Society, and one of the best coaches in Australia. He is currently about to tour the world delivering his simplified strength seminar's.

Martin and Sean discussed:

Being in a relationship
Lessons from past relationships
How improving yourself is key
How they communicate with their girlfriend during PMS
The importance of putting work into your relationships
How to Maximise Results from your Workouts
Achieving your Body Goals
What works and what doesn’t when it comes to strength training and more!

“But if we're talking about men now just being in shape, you get more respect from people just naturally because we judge a book by its cover.” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction.

11:49 – Sean and Martin's experience with long-term relationships.

14:31 – Taking ownership of shortcomings in a relationship.

15:03 – The importance of self-improvement.

19:57 – How Sean & Martin Communicate with their partner’s during PMS.

22:46 – It's not what you say, it's how you say it.
25:47: How Martin's Childhood has Affected his Relationship.

26:33 – Meeting his girlfriend Molly.

29:36 – Sean's experience with moving in with his girlfriend.
33:56- How Martin met his girlfriend.

36:21 – The importance of brotherhood.

40:52 – Loneliness is a real thing.

42:48 – As Human's, we naturally judge a book by its cover.
46:13- Being in great shape is a story of sacrifice.
46:33- How Martin has Six-Pac Abs all year around.
49:13- Why you should focus on Strength Goals to hit Your Physique Goals.

56:04 – The importance of treating each exercise like a skill.

1:03:34 – Sean's advice for getting maximum results from your workouts.

1:110:55 – Sean's up and coming Simplified Strength Tour.

1:13:20 – The importance of communication as a coach.

Simplified Strength Seminar Tickets:

https://linktr.ee/sean.mcinroy

Resources or Links Mentioned: (books, events, people mentioned - hyperlinked to the specific site)

https://www.apexstrengthsociety.com/products-phase-1-2

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The Fastest Way To Build Muscle, Why You’ve Stopped Losing Fat, The Impact of Hormones on Weight Loss, and More! Jun 23, 2023

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The Fastest Way To Build Muscle, Why You’ve Stopped Losing Fat, The Impact of Hormones on Weight Loss and More!

In this episode, Martin will be going solo. He mentions how he has many incredible guests lined up for future podcasts. In addition, he will be answering two questions in this episode and will be dropping some knowledge bombs.

Martin talked about effective ways to build muscle, the value of a customised program, how consistency is key but just showing up is not enough, how to structure your training, strength training fundamentals, the importance of protein, calorie cycling and nutrition, the worst place to store body fat, and much more.

Continue listening to learn more about ways on how to build muscle, lose fat and level up your life.

“When you get to a point in your life and you go through struggle, you learn from previous relationships, you learn from your setbacks. When you overcome these things, it enables you to bring more value to the world and help others around you.” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:16 – Introduction.

6:47 – First question.

8:16 – Push/Pull Split Training vs Full Body Training.

10:08 – Importance of personalised training.

11:16 – Consistency is always number one.

12:03 – How do you structure your training?

14:56 – Strength Training Fundamentals.

15:31 – Five exercises you should be doing

17:09 – What to look for in your training program.

20:05 – Biggest fear that holds many people back.

25:19 – Tips on building muscle.

31:29 – How hormones play a role in fat loss.

37:11 – How to facilitate recovery between workouts.

42:57 – The Main Pillars of health.

45:26 – The importance of having good relationships.

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Resources or Links Mentioned: (books, events, people mentioned - hyperlinked to the specific site)

Attachment Adam - https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/

Connect with Martin Silva: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

1. https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness/
2. https://www.youtube.com/c/MartinSilvaWBFFPro
3. https://www.facebook.com/Optimiseyourbodycoaching/

Adam Schafer- Build Your Body And Your Business Jun 12, 2023

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This episode is a re-share from early 2020. There's so much gold in this episode that I wanted to give you an opportunity to listen incase you missed it. Even if you did listen, it's worth listening again!

I am joined by Adam Schafer who is a co host on one of the world's leading health and fitness podcast'- Mind Pump. Not only has Adam trained over a thousand people as a fitness trainer over the past 2 decades, but he is also a Men's Physique, IFBB pro athlete. Adam found that combining his passion and expertise with that of Sal, Justin, and Doug gives him the opportunity to make a big impact on the fitness industry. He hopes to change it for the better and bridge the gap between wellness and performance. Through Mind Pump, Adam wants to offer a media outlet that provides fitness and health education in the most entertaining way possible.

DURING THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

- How Mind Pump media was founded and why Adam, Sal and Justin started Mind Pump podcast

- The biggest challenges Mind Pump face as an online fitness media company

- The dark side of online coaching and what to look out for when hiring an online coach

- Adam' explains why CrossFit sucks

- Adam' personal transformation journey from overweight, to pro level mens physique competitor

- Adam' transition from the medical marijuana industry, back into fitness

- How to transform your body the right way

- How to lose body fat and keep it off

- The importance of developing your metabolism in order to build your best body

- The dangers of yo yo dieting

- The most important habits to develop for fat loss and overall health

- The importance of adding behaviours onto your current behaviours for sustainable results

- The most important health markers to pay attention to when trying to get in shape

- The biggest bodybuilding myths to look out for

- How to lift weights properly for maximum results

- The downside of high intensity training for fat loss and health

Adam' Instagram: @mindpumpadam

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The Best Way To Shred Fat, Mindful Eating vs Mindless Eating, Why I’ve Never Taken Steroids, Carnivore Diet For Longevity & More! Jun 07, 2023

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Title: The Best Way To Shred Fat, Mindful Eating vs Mindless Eating, Why I’ve Never Taken Steroids, Carnivore Diet For Longevity & More!

Welcome to Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva, the podcast that will help you level up your physical health through lasting habits, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

In this episode Martin answers questions from his audience. Whilst answering these questions, he shares his wisdom on his previous temptation to use steroids in bodybuilding competitions and why he decided against it, how to shred fat for the summer, the myth that plant-based diets are the main factor for living longer in Blue Zones, mindful eating vs mindless eating, the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people, and the importance of investing in yourself when it comes to your Health & Wellness.

"Your relationship with alcohol and your relationship with food says more about your relationship with yourself than it does anything else."– Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:16 – Introduction.

3:19 – Steroids and Bodybuilding competitions

9:39 – The carnivore diet for health and longevity

18:25 – Where do you get started with sustainable Fat Loss?

15:25 – Fourth myth (Sleeping)

22:00 – How do we incorporate cardio into the diet?

29:58 – Mindful eating vs mindless eating.

38:00 – What to look for in an online fitness coach?

40:49 – You get what you pay for in life

43:42 – Things to ask yourself before hiring a coach

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Dr. Anthony Chaffee- Plant’s Are Trying To Kill You! May 31, 2023

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Dr. Anthony Chaffee- Plant’s Are Trying To Kill You!

In this episode, Martin will be joined by Dr. Anthony Chaffee. The ideal diet for human performance and health has been studied for more than 20 years by Dr. Anthony Chaffee, an American physician and resident in neurosurgery. He claims that the majority of the so-called chronic illnesses we treat as doctors are brought on by the food we consume or don't eat and can be treated by switching to a diet tailored to our species.

Martin and Anthony talked about carnivore diet, how the brain is extremely complex, plant-based diet vs. Carnivore diet, cholesterol, sugar consumption, misleading research, cancer biology, and much more.

Continue listening to learn more about the carnivore diet and how to improve your lifestyle with the food you consume.

“Humans actually are carnivores, it's just the kind of animal that we are. And just like every animal in nature, if an animal eats what it doesn't normally eat, what it’s not biologically designed to eat, it gets very, very sick.” – Dr. Anthony Chaffee

Timestamps

0:02 – Introduction.

1:32 – Travelling to America.

5:44 – Neurosurgery.

7:43 – The most complex thing on the planet.

9:09 – The carnivore diet.

9:42 – The evolutionary arms race between plants and animals.

11:16 – Cancer biology.

12:51 – Comparing naturally occurring toxins to pesticides.

15:33 – Are vegetables good for you?

17:36 – The beginning of the end of meat-based diets.

19:43 – Humans are carnivores.