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Trust The Process“From Professional Golf to Investment Banking: The Mindset Behind a 45lb Transformation with Faiyaz Amlani”In today’s episode, I’m joined by our client Faiyaz Amlani, who’s just completed an incredible transformation—dropping 45 pounds of body fat and flying all the way from New York to London to celebrate with a photoshoot.We dive deep into Faiyaz’s journey: his mindset through the highs and lows, his past life as a professional golfer, how injury forced him to pivot into the world of finance and investment banking, and what ultimately pushed him to take control of his health again.This conversati...
2025-11-171h 12Trust The Process"The Power of Why with Chris Hembrough - How One Moment Sparked a Complete Lifestyle Transformation"In this episode of Trust The Process, Martin sits down with one of our incredible clients — a 62-year-old business leader who transformed his body, mindset, and energy in just four months. What began with a single powerful why — wanting to be around to see his granddaughter grow up — became the catalyst for lasting change.You’ll hear how he went from long workdays, poor sleep, and inconsistency to dropping over 30 pounds, rebuilding his strength, and regaining focus and vitality — all while running a company of nearly 50 people.If you’re a high-performing professional or business owner who kn...
2025-10-281h 03Trust The Process“The 5 Fitness Mistakes That Secretly Sabotage Your Results”You’re training hard, eating better, maybe even following a program—so why aren’t the results showing up the way they should?In this episode of Trust The Process, Martin Bugaj breaks down the 5 most common fitness mistakes that secretly sabotage progress. From ignoring recovery to chasing short-term fixes, these are the traps that keep even the most disciplined professionals stuck in cycles of frustration and inconsistency.Discover how to spot these hidden saboteurs, what to do instead, and how small shifts in strategy can unlock massive returns in energy, focus, and body t...
2025-09-1513 minTrust The Process“Health vs. The Stock Market: The Surprising Parallels”Most people treat their health like a volatile penny stock—chasing quick wins, fad diets, and short-term highs—only to crash harder later. But what if you approached your body like a long-term investment portfolio instead?In this episode of Trust The Process, Martin Bugaj reveals the striking parallels between the stock market and body transformation. From avoiding the “fast-gain trap” to harnessing the power of compounding habits, you’ll learn how to diversify your health strategy, manage emotional decision-making, and reap dividends that pay out for life—energy, confidence, focus, and resilience.Whether you’re an executiv...
2025-09-0807 minTrust The Process"The Hidden Costs of Poor Health for High-Performing Professionals"Welcome back to another episode of Trust The Process, and today we’re talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—the hidden costs of poor health.This one’s especially for my high-performing professionals out there: business owners, executives, CEOs—the ones grinding day after day to build companies, lead teams, and make an impact.You’re operating at a high level in your career, but have you ever considered what your current state of health is costing you?Not just phy...
2025-08-1116 minTrust The ProcessKyran O’Neill: "Mental Performance Strategies for Elite Performers"“Welcome back to another episode of Trust The Process—the podcast for high achievers who want to go beyond surface-level results and truly transform, inside and out.Today, I’m joined by someone who’s played a powerful behind-the-scenes role in the success of a few of our clients—Kyran O'Neal. He’s a mental performance coach who works with high performers across business, sport, and personal development to help them unlock the next level of their potential—not by doing more, but by thinking differently.In this episode, we’re diving into the...
2025-08-041h 11Trust The Process"Overthinking Kills Progress: The Power of Simplicity in Body Transformation"Welcome back to Trust The Process, I’m your host Martin Bugaj.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Coach Chris, one of the incredible coaches on my team, and we’re tackling something that trips up a lot of high performers on their transformation journey…It’s not lack of knowledge.It’s not even lack of effort.It’s the temptation to overcomplicate things — to change what’s already working, to chase novelty, or to try and outwork inconsistenc...
2025-07-281h 01
Total Mental PerformanceMartin Bugaj: From Communist Poland to HNW Executive LeadershipIn this episode, I sat down with executive transformation coach Martin Bugaj to go deep on what really drives personal transformation — especially for high-performing business owners.We covered:⚡️ Why commitment trumps motivation🧠 The hidden “secondary gains” that keep people stuck💥 How mentorship, martial arts, and mindset shape long-term change🌍 What it takes to go from achievement → implementationThis one’s...
2025-06-221h 38Trust The Process"Breaking the Cycle: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Achievement with Jim Bishop"In this episode, I’m joined by Jim Bishop — business coach, speaker, author of The Adventure Within, and a standout client from our TRANSFORM 6 program. Jim has spent years helping high achievers break through limitations and rediscover true passion and purpose. We dive into his personal journey, the key ideas from his book, and practical advice for anyone feeling stuck in the cycle of achievement without fulfillment. If you’re ready to unlock deeper success and meaning, this one’s for you.https://score.martinbugaj.com/executive-mot https://www.martinbugaj.com/transform6 https://www.mart...
2025-05-051h 05Trust The Process“How To Achieve A Successful Body Transformation” - Martin and Chris, deep dive!In today's episode of Trust The Process podcast, I’m joined by our newest team member, Coach Chris, as we dive into the key ingredients for a successful body transformation. From training strategies to nutrition tips and mindset shifts, we’re breaking it all down to help you crush your goals. Let’s get started!https://score.martinbugaj.com/executive-mot https://www.martinbugaj.com/transform6 https://www.martinbugaj.com https://www.instagram.com/martinbugajfitness/
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Tomorrow Will Be TelevisedTomorrow Will Be Televised The Saints/DC Heroes United/Night Court EpisodePre-Thanksgiving Week Monday 2024 episode of the program all about TV. Our guests: Yoshi Stone, executive producer of new Fox Nation docudrama series Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints; Stephan Bugaj, showrunner of new Tubi interactive toon series DC Heroes United (rescheduled from last Friday), and Dan Rubin, executive producer/showrunner/lead writer on NBC's Night Court revival, which starts its third season tomorrow night.
2024-11-181h 29Trust The Process"Unstoppable: How Daniel Lost 44 Pounds While Balancing Fatherhood, Caregiving, and a Full-Time Job"In today’s episode, I’m joined by our incredible coaching client, Daniel, who achieved remarkable results by losing 44 pounds of body fat and getting into the best shape of his life. What makes Daniel’s journey truly inspiring is that he’s a father of six, a full-time caregiver for his wife after her tragic accident, and holds down a full-time job. Despite his demanding schedule, Daniel committed fully to our program and achieved something extraordinary. Let’s dive into his story of resilience, dedication, and transformation.https://score.martinbugaj.com/executive...
2024-10-301h 11Trust The Process"From Setback to Strength: Eduardo's 41lb Weight Loss and Life Transformation"Welcome to another episode of *Trust The Process* with Martin Bugaj! Today, we have the incredible story of Eduardo, a man who has truly transformed his life over the past six months. Going from 196lbs down to 155lbs and losing 41lbs of body fat, Eduardo’s journey is not just about losing weight; it's about reclaiming his health and vitality after years of personal struggle.In 2016, Eduardo faced the daunting challenge of undergoing a back surgery, which left him skeptical about ever getting in shape again. Jugg...
2024-10-2242 minTrust The Process"Unexpected turn of events: A serious ski accident disrupts Garrett’s progress.”In today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with our online coaching client Garrett, who traveled to London all the way from California to discuss and share his experience of his weight loss journey on our program.Garrett started with us back in May 2023 at 222 pounds, and had a goal of getting down to 200 pounds. By August 2023, just three months into the program, he achieved this goal and continued to lose weight, going below 200 pounds by October. Everything was going extremely well until Dece...
2024-10-0948 minTrust The Process"From Obesity to Opportunity: Arthur's Journey to Health and Family"Today, we’re diving into the remarkable journey of Arthur, a finance professional from New York who faced a turning point that many can relate to. At 40, Arthur found himself grappling with being diagnosed as obese and a growing list of health concerns, including new prescriptions and medication from his doctor. With a six-year-old and a newborn on the way, the stakes were higher than ever. Driven by a desire to be present for his family and reclaim his health, Arthur reached out to me after witne...
2024-10-0259 minTrust The Process"From Frustration to Transformation: Randall's 40-Pound Success Story’In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Randall, our online client based in Sacramento, US, who joined our online transformation program because he was fed up of forever trying to get in shape without any good results to show for it. He tried different training methods and diets only to find himself in a place where after dropping a few pounds he would regain the weight and feel frustrated again.Randall works as a nurse in a hospital in a trauma department. For years he worked night shifts which meant that his...
2024-09-2450 minTrust The Process" London based lawyer JJ and his 30 Lbs fat loss journey!"Today we have a truly inspiring guest: JJ, a London-based lawyer who faced an uphill battle in his fitness journey. For years, he threw himself into weight training, CrossFit, and various diets, yet nothing seemed to yield the results he was after. Feeling defeated and self-conscious, JJ even found himself wearing shirts on the beach on holidays, and blaming his genetics for not being able to get the results he wantedBut everything changed when a mutual friend recommended our online coaching program. With his wedding day approaching, JJ set a...
2024-09-121h 01Trust The Process“Beyond The Limits: Sam’s Journey from Doubt to Success”In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Sam, a client of ours who took a leap of faith and committed to his own well-being by joining our online coaching program. Sam had battled with self-doubt and a lack of confidence for some time, unsure if he could ever achieve the body transformation he desired. His journey was further complicated by a challenging hernia operation that initially left him in a world of pain and uncertainty.Despite these obstacles, Sam made the courageous de...
2024-09-041h 27Trust The Process"Turning Point: Nick's Inspiring Journey from Loss to Lifelong Health"In this episode, we sit down with Nick, a client of ours who made the life-changing decision to join our online coaching program after reaching a pivotal moment in his life. Nick found himself at a crossroad after turning 40, having recently lost his father to a heart condition.With a history of heart issues in his family, Nick knew he needed to make a change to avoid a similar fate.It was a moment of clarity during a business trip in Amsterdam that sparked Nick's transformation journey.
2024-08-281h 11Trust The Process"Unleashed: Jim's Journey to Peak Performance, Overcoming Obstacles, and Achieving Optimal Health and Fitness!"Today, we have a great guest whose journey embodies the essence of personal growth and physical transformation.Meet Jim, a business coach who transitioned from corporate America to entrepreneurship, driven by passion to help executives rediscover their purpose and align with their core values to excel as leaders.Jim's decision to join our coaching program stemmed from a deep desire to unlock his full potential, overcome mental barriers, and achieve his fitness goals to better serve his clients and himself. Despite being active in activities like crossfit and weightlifting, Jim...
2024-08-2157 minTrust The Process"Transformed: The Remarkable Fat Loss Journey of Dr Miguel Vidal, the Boston Dentist Who Shed 62lbs and Transformed His Life!"In this inspiring episode, we have a special guest who has truly transformed his life through dedication, hard work, and the power of online coaching. Meet Dr Miguel, a devoted father of two and a busy prosthodontist running a dental clinic in Boston, US.Miguel's journey to health and fitness wasn't an easy one. Struggling with deteriorating physical health, stress from long work hours, and the demands of balancing work and family life, Miguel found himself at a tipping point. It was a simple moment, struggling to tie his shoes d...
2024-08-211h 07
Talking With Tech AAC PodcastIndia Ochs: Lawyer, Social Justice Advocate, Mother, and AAC UserThis week, Chris interviews the incredible India Ochs! India is a brilliant social justice advocate, lawyer, educator, and board member for USSAAC and ISSAC who is also a lifelong AAC user. India describes her incredible journey with AAC, how she has used her many skills to advocate for social justice, why she volunteers so much of her time to the disabled community, and what she sees are the impacts of systemic racism on the field AAC (e.g. lack of vocabulary words to talk about racism).
Before the interview, Chris and Rachel respond to several c...
2021-09-291h 12
The Fitness For 9-5r's PodcastSeries #2 - Episode 49 - How To Get In Great Shape With Martin BugajHow do you get in great shape?
We touch on the basic elements that you MUST execute on a daily basis meaning you always get results
What are some of the key principles to make sure you get lean, fit and healthy?
And what do to when the next lockdown hits! We walk you through all that and more in this episode with incredible guest Martin Bugaj
My name is Andrew Marsham and I’ve helped hundreds of busy 9-5r's Get Fit, Healthy & Confident in Just 4 Hours Each Week Without Ea...
2021-02-2435 minTalking With Tech AAC PodcastMo Buti: Tips for Writing IEPs and Working With IEP TeamsThis week, Rachel and Chris connect with Chris’ wife, Melissa Bugaj to talk about what makes a successful IEP meeting! Melissa is Dean of Special Education at Loudoun Valley High School and has lots to share about effective meetings, including the need for open and transparent communication, the importance of agendas, and why involving parents before the IEP meeting is so important! Rachel also shares about her experiences with IEP meetings, and why, whenever possible, Rachel tries to talk with a student during an IEP meeting rather than about him or her.
Following this discussion, Chri...
2019-03-2052 min