In this episode of the Revive Stronger Podcast, I sit down with Matt Ogus for his first-ever podcast appearance. We explore what 'half natty' really means, the importance of mental health, and the lifelong lessons of training. Matt also shares his journey to earning a pro card, the significance of focusing on the process over the destination, and how he balances his intense bodybuilding prep with being a devoted father and husband. Plus, Matt reveals his future ambitions in the bodybuilding world. Maybe an IFBB pro card is in his sights…Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of the fitness industry's most well-known figures Timestamps: 02:03 Weighted Vest, step counts and cardio 10:19 Placebo effect 12:29 Half Natty 19:34 Parenting and bodybuilding 22:52 Bodybuilding and impact on relationship 31:21 Bodybuilding is a long term sport. Any fallen off the wagon? 34:04 Strength progression, technique and numbers don't mean anything 37:24 What turning pro meant for Matt 45:38 Importance of bodybuilding 48:40 Gym session length 54:09 Anecdotal evidence and further education 56:06 Fake natty accusations 01:07:11 Dealing with haters 01:09:33 What's the goal now that you're a pro? 01:16:31 Being in control of your environment 01:26:59 Trusting the process and what bodybuilding actually is 01:31:37 Business goals 01:46:33 End chatter https://www.instagram.com/mattogus/ https://www.youtube.com/@flexforall2 Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgT MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shop FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices