The Real Weight Loss Coach

Feeling torn between Christmas indulgence and maintaining your health goals? In this short episode, Matty drops in to share a timely reminder to approach the holiday season with intention — without falling back into the old guilt spiral.On this episode we covered:Why true permission never ends in guiltHow to avoid waking up feeling like a sloth in JanuaryThe line between celebration and self-sabotageWhy “I’ll start in the new year” keeps you stuckA heartfelt update about the future of this podcast***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow Matty on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

What if your body isn’t broken — but your metabolism has just been misunderstood? In this candid and science-backed conversation, Matty sits down with supplement formulator and metabolism researcher Chris Mearns to unravel the truth behind why so many people feel stuck in their weight loss journey. This episode breaks down real metabolic healing versus industry hype and reveals the surprising links between lifestyle, stress, and supplement strategies.On this episode we covered:What the “metabolic trap” really is — and why it’s rarely your faultWhy most weight loss supplements fail (and what to look for instead)The subtle signs your body is in metabolic distress — and how to reverse them***Get 15% OFF SugarShield HERE***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Where to find CHRIS MEARNS:Chris’ WebsiteChris' Instagram***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Big goals. Big motivation. Big crash.If you’ve ever hyped yourself up to “finally do it” — eat clean, quit sugar, start the gym — only to lose steam by Wednesday… this episode is for you. Matty breaks down the REAL reason why motivation won’t save you — and what actually will.On this episode we covered:Why motivation is a short-term strategy that keeps you stuckThe critical mindset shift to finally make lasting changesThe “one tweak a week” method that builds real consistencyWhy low-effort habits beat high-energy hype every timeHow to stop living in the yo-yo cycle of failed starts***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow Matty on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Craig Harper is back! One of Australia’s most recognisable minds in human behaviour and performance, Craig joins us for an unfiltered chat into the uncomfortable truths behind growth, resilience and our psychological blind spots. From never being drunk to experimenting with cognitive enhancers, this conversation is as real and raw as it gets.On this episode we covered:Why human potential has nothing to do with age or job titlesWhat Craig has learned from avoiding alcohol, yet using nootropicsThe quiet addiction he’s never spoken about publicly - until nowWhy being the “smartest in the room” could ruin your growthThe danger of thinking you’ve arrived - and the real cost of egoHow children reveal the emotional intelligence we lost as adults***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find CRAIG HARPER:Craig’s Website--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

The “body positivity” movement promised self-love, but in reality, it’s often a detour away from real health. In this brutally honest solo episode, Matty exposes the hypocrisy in fat acceptance narratives and asks the questions few dare to ask.On this episode we covered:Why “fat acceptance” advocates keep secretly dieting and getting surgeryHow emotional eating is weaponised by culture and ignored by medicineThe painful reason most people still hate themselves after weight lossWhy your shame and embarrassment might be your body asking you to changeHow Ozempic and weight loss surgery offer false hope without real healing***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow Matty on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

What if your hormone problems aren’t just a part of getting older but a warning sign your body is overwhelmed, depleted, and asking for help? This week, Dr Joanna Macmeikan, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hormone Health Coach, joins us to explore how your body whispers before it screams, why "normal" blood test results mean nothing, and how to decode perimenopause before it wrecks your metabolism, mood, and motivation.On this episode we covered:The 5 hidden perimenopause triggers that your doctor probably won’t mentionHow ‘wired and tired’ becomes your new normal (and how to undo it)The real reason your bloodwork looks “fine” even though you feel awfulWhat TCM reveals about hormonal chaos that Western medicine misses completelyWhy your body needs to feel safe before it can balance hormones and lose weight***5 Perimenopause Triggers Making Your Symptoms Worse (and How to Fix Them Fast)***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find JOANNA MACMEIKAN:Joanna’s WebsiteJoanna’s Instagram--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

More and more people are turning to ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools for emotional guidance - but is it actually helping or hurting? In this episode, Matty opens a powerful conversation on why outsourcing our mental health to machines may be doing more damage than we realise.On this episode we covered:Why AI validation may be feeding your narcissism, not your growthThe difference between real coaching and algorithmic yes-menWhy being “witnessed” by a real human is essential for healingHow synthetic intelligence is quietly replacing real connectionThe dark side of emotional outsourcing in a “trust recession” world***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow Matty on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

What if everything you thought you knew about treating ADHD was only half the story? Dr. Amy Moore, Cognitive Psychologist and ADHD expert, returns to challenge conventional thinking about medication-first approaches and reveals surprising lifestyle interventions that can transform brain function. From the unexpected connection between sugar and hyperactivity to why traditional therapy often fails people with ADHD, this conversation explores revolutionary approaches to neurodevelopmental support.Key Discussion Points:Why sleep acts like a "car wash" for ADHD brainsThe 87% statistic about artificial food dyes most parents ignoreHow gentle parenting might be creating less resilient children than expectedWhy talk therapy fails ADHD brains during emotional dysregulation episodesThe prison connection: impulsivity, working memory, and poor decision making***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find DR. AMY MOOREDr. Moore’s WebsiteDr. Moore’s Facebook--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

What if the key to ending the binge-restrict cycle wasn’t another diet... but a totally different way of thinking? In this episode, Matty breaks down the every day is Day One mindset shift that stops self-sabotage in its tracks.On this episode we covered:Why health “challenges” are quietly wrecking your mindsetThe secret psychological pressure that causes most diet relapsesA genius way to delay cravings without feeling deprivedHow to stay consistent without obsessing over timeframesWhat it really means to start again—without shame or failure***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow Matty on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

What if your “normal” lab results were actually hiding something dangerous? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Darren Schmidt, chiropractor and CEO of The Nutritional Healing Center, reveals the massive blind spots in how modern medicine interprets your health.On this episode we covered:Why functional medicine doesn’t go far enough to explain your symptomsThe 1930s technique that uncovers disease before it becomes chronicHow “normal” blood ranges are keeping sick people misdiagnosedThe anti-parasite protocol Dr. Schmidt swears byThe overlooked link between pathogens, trauma, and persistent weight gainWhat your doctor isn't taught in medical school — and why that matters***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → HERE***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find DR. DARREN ​SCHMIDT, DC:Dr. Schmidt’s WebsiteDr. Schmidt’s YouTube ChannelDr. Schmidt’s Facebook--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"