🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT Why You Should Never Bodybuild | Ben Mayfield-Smith #436 Thank you to Ben Mayfield-Smith for coming back to Table Talk and taking this conversation far beyond sets, reps, macros, and stage conditioning. We discussed why most people are not psychologically ready for bodybuilding, even if they believe they are physically ready. Contest prep is controlled starvation. It tests your identity, relationships, discipline, and ability to manage suffering. We also covered: • Why your identity cannot be built entirely around training • The difference between chasing an outcome and becoming the person capable of earning it • Why great coaches coach the person, not just the program • The responsibility of telling an athlete they are not ready • Why recovery and post-show health require as much discipline as prep • How to chase extreme goals without destroying your ability to keep training The goal should never be to prove how much punishment you can survive. It should be ...