Matt Marney Podcast

Author: Matt Marney

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. 
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Episode 160: Helping Your Child Thrive During Exam Season
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026

In this solo episode, Matt shares practical advice for parents supporting their children through exam season.Each year, Matt delivers stress-management sessions in schools across Dubai, speaking separately to both parents and students so that everyone is aligned and working from the same blueprint. This episode brings that guidance to you.Exams are not just an academic challenge. They are a stress challenge. And during this period, protecting cognition is key.In this episode, Matt explores:The physiology of stress and how it affects memory, focus, and decision-makingWhy managing stress is really about protecting the brain’s ability to performThe common mistakes parents and students make during exam seasonA simple, practical framework called SPAMS to support performance and wellbeingSPAMS:S – Speak to someoneP – Plan and prepareA – Avoid distractionsM – MovementS – SleepThis episode offers a clear and actionable blueprint to help parents support their children during one of the most demanding periods of their academic life.If you are a parent navigating exam season, this episode is designed to help you stay calm, supportive, and aligned with what your child actually needs.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)