148: Smashing Health Myths and Building Self-Confidence with Australian Body Builder Stanislav Turek

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 sponsors00:00:38 | Stan's background and journey from an immigrant family00:02:55 | Stan's experience with bullying and his passion for fitness00:05:00 | The importance of understanding and embracing duality00:06:00 | The challenges and rewards of being a father00:08:00 | Taking risks and following your passion in business00:10:20 | The impact of steroids on mental health00:13:00 | The importance of finding what you love in life00:15:00 | Balancing business, family, and bodybuilding00:17:00 | The dangers and misconceptions of steroid use00:20:00 | The benefits of short training sessions00:22:00 | The impact of dehydration and cortisol on mental health00:25:00 | The importance of finding the right training and nutrition approach00:26:00 | The challenges of bodybuilding and the need for balance00:28:00 | Extreme dieting and dehydration on mental health00:29:00 | Self-care and mental well-being in bodybuilding00:30:00 | The importance of experience and finding what works for you01:10:41 | Discussion about the "tall poppy syndrome" in Australia01:11:00 | The importance of having support during fitness journeys01:12:00 | The impact of racism and the importance of standing up for others01:13:00 | The connection between physical and mental health01:13:30 | Self-acceptance and personal growth01:14:00 | Stan's regret about not taking risks earlier in life01:15:00 | Stan's appreciation for the conversation and the importance of mental well-being01:15:41 | Stan's closing message and encouragement for listenersFollow Stan on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bodybeyond/Follow The Betar Project on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thebetarproject/This episode is sponsored by:Savvy Beverages: 20% Discount Code (BETARTWENTY)https://www.savvybeverage.com.au/Better Today: 15% Discount Code (BETAR)https://wearebettertoday.com/products/1-month-better-today-programSupport the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube