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

<p>In this week&apos;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.</p><p>In this conversation, Stan and Nick discuss topics, such as:</p><p>00:00:00 | Introduction and discussion about sponsors<br/>00:00:38 | Stan&apos;s background and journey from an immigrant family<br/>00:02:55 | Stan&apos;s experience with bullying and his passion for fitness<br/>00:05:00 | The importance of understanding and embracing duality<br/>00:06:00 | The challenges and rewards of being a father<br/>00:08:00 | Taking risks and following your passion in business<br/>00:10:20 | The impact of steroids on mental health<br/>00:13:00 | The importance of finding what you love in life<br/>00:15:00 | Balancing business, family, and bodybuilding<br/>00:17:00 | The dangers and misconceptions of steroid use<br/>00:20:00 | The benefits of short training sessions<br/>00:22:00 | The impact of dehydration and cortisol on mental health<br/>00:25:00 | The importance of finding the right training and nutrition approach<br/>00:26:00 | The challenges of bodybuilding and the need for balance<br/>00:28:00 | Extreme dieting and dehydration on mental health<br/>00:29:00 | Self-care and mental well-being in bodybuilding<br/>00:30:00 | The importance of experience and finding what works for you<br/>01:10:41 | Discussion about the &quot;tall poppy syndrome&quot; in Australia<br/>01:11:00 | The importance of having support during fitness journeys<br/>01:12:00 | The impact of racism and the importance of standing up for others<br/>01:13:00 | The connection between physical and mental health<br/>01:13:30 | Self-accepta