Muay Thai Guy Podcast - MTG 095: Fighting Depression and Returning To The Ring with Jay Matias

MTG 095: Fighting Depression and Returning To The Ring with Jay Matias

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09/28/15 • -1 min

Muay Thai Guy Podcast

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95

Professional fighter and podcaster Jay Matias has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career and life. Since his torn bicep injury that had him sidelined for quite some time, Jay has been taking time to recover not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. In our chat, we cover a whole variety of topics including:

How he overcame serious depression by using the medicinal drug Ayahuasca.
Why he's decided to make his Muay Thai comeback now.
What it's been like dealing with the variety of challenges that has come his way.
The importance of love and how it translates directly into Muay Thai.
What his eating habits have been like and why he decided to go vegan.
How he got into podcasting and what kind of doors it's opened.
Why being yourself is the best way to be happy.
Why fighting is a love/hate type of thing.
And much, much more.

Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 095: Jay Matias Support Jay for his comeback fight ==> www.gofundme.com/jaycomeback Check out Jay's Podcast ==> Jay Matias Unfiltered Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.
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Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95

How he overcame serious depression by using the medicinal drug Ayahuasca.
Why he's decided to make his Muay Thai comeback now.
What it's been like dealing with the variety of challenges that has come his way.
The importance of love and how it translates directly into Muay Thai.
What his eating habits have been like and why he decided to go vegan.
How he got into podcasting and what kind of doors it's opened.
Why being yourself is the best way to be happy.
Why fighting is a love/hate type of thing.
And much, much more.

Previous Episode

MTG 094: A Chat with Dutch Kickboxing Legend Rayen Simson

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 94

Rayen Simson is one of the best kick boxers ever claiming 7 world titles in 3 different organizations and was ranked number 2 at the Lumpinee Stadium - which is a very difficult task for any farang (foreigner) fighter. In our interview, Rayen shines some light on his career and chats about a number of topics including:

How he used to sneak out at night just to go to train at the local kickboxing gym.
Where his unique and explosive style of fighting came from.
How Andy Ristie originally trained at Simson Gym and uses a similar style as Rayen but a little more reckless.
Why he decided to make the voyage to Thailand to fight against the best.
How he changed his fighting style while fighting in Thailand to suit the judging.
What his daily routine was like in Thailand and how it's different than training in a Dutch gym.
What his training camps look like and what type of strength and conditioning he does.
How his gym is known as a tough gym due to the intensity that everyone trains at.
His thoughts on his fights against Ramon Dekkers, Ivan Hippolyte and other kick fighting legends.
And much, much more!

Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 094: Dutch Kickboxing Legend Rayen Simson Find out more about Rayen's Gym and go to his website www.simsongym.nl Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.
Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!
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MTG 096: UK's 19 Year Old Muay Thai Prodigy, Daniel McGowan

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95

In this episode of The Muay Thai Guy Podcast, I chat with UK's current #1 ranked Bantamweight (53.5 Kg/117 lbs.), Daniel McGowan. At only 19 years of age, Daniel has accomplished quite a bit for such a young farang in the sport. Besides being the youngest foreign fighter to win at legendary Rajadamnern Stadium, Daniel is also the first foreign fighter to ever get fully sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok. We discuss his evolution in the sport and a variety of other topics including:

How he initially got into the sport after starting off in other martial arts like Taekwondo.
What it was like growing up fighting when all of his schoolmates were focused on other sports.
When his first trip to Thailand was and how often he travels and trains there.
How he got sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok.
What a typical day of training is like in Thailand compared to back in the UK.
What it was like balancing training full-time with other priorities like school.
His thoughts on his recent loss to Romie Adanza at the last Lion Fight card.
How he game plans and prepares both mentally and physically before a fight.
And much, much more!

Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 096: Daniel McGowan Follow along with Daniel's career on Facebook Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!
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