Happy 2019 everyone!! To bring in the new year, Brenton and Mac welcome back the founder of Muscle Nerds Inc., Luke Leaman (see episodes #2 & #3) and the founder of Mach Performance/Aussie Powerlifting superstar Ben Machar (see episode #13).In an very NSFW episode, the boys crack open a bottle of blended Scotch Whiskey and let the conversation flow. The range of topics covered in this broad conversation include:* Autoregulation and recovery in training* Trauma and emotional considerations in coaching general population* Incorporating "Least Mode" in your training* The biochemistry of fat-loss* The nuances of coaching for general population* Nervous, emotional, muscular, cellular recovery* "The Lactate Scout"* Metabolic flexibility* Poop health IG @isaacdavidson_* Fight/Flight/Freeze/Facade* Modern medicine in strength/health training* Ben Machar's approach to coaching general population* Minimum recoverable volume* Lifting technique as a priority* Ben's theory of autoregulation* Sympathetic/Parasympathetic drive* The 'Coach's eye"* The state of the Personal Training Industry....* The Muscle Nerds Education Program* Paying homage to your source of information* Paying respect and homage to Charles Poliquin (RIP)* The future for "Strength Sensei"* Luke Leaman NOW DOES BJJ ! (Brenton kicked his ass for like 30mins)* Luke's experience with BJJ, white belt philosophies* Ben Machar's powerlifting journey* Online coaching and the "personal" element of coaching* Working with stressed out/overwhelmed clients* Being transparent on social media about wins and losses* BJJ philosophy.... and much, much more!Special thanks to our sponsors:www.mmafightstore.com.auwww.gripedo.comwww.jiu-go.com@killedbytechnologyWe sincerely hope you enjoy the episode,Cheers.Brenton & Mac