Why Becoming a Dad Made Me Feel Like a Failure as a Man | CWM EP 506

Becoming a father changes everything — except the bits you thought it would. One year into fatherhood, Matty gets brutally honest about the joy, the exhaustion, the identity shifts, and the financial pressure that nobody on Instagram is talking about.On this episode we covered:Why the actual parenting part is easier than everyone said it would be — and what's genuinely hardThe sleep deprivation spiral that wrecked Matty's gym routine, food choices, and old binge eating patternsWhat the feminist and alpha-masculine narratives both got wrong about having kidsHow a collapsing business, a solo provider role, and a new baby collided in the same yearThe parenting choices Matty and Yali made that most people told them they'd never stick toWhat Matty's son Gabriel taught him about time, love, and what actually mattersWhy you can't hold yourself to the same standard across different seasons of life***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"

Herbalism isn't the woo-woo, kitchen-herb world most people assume it is. Registered herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG) unpacks what herbalism actually encompasses — and why it might be exactly what you've been looking for without knowing it. She covers the real difference between adaptogens and herbs (they're not the same thing), which plants support metabolism and blood sugar, and why the liver is one of the most overlooked players in your hormone and weight story.Key Discussion Points:The reason "adaptogens" became a marketing buzzword and what they actually areWhy herbalism is far broader than plants as medicine and what that means for your healthThe herb Rachelle calls her top three that most people have never considered for daily useWhat the wellness industry gets wrong about natural health, and why it matters to youThe connection between liver function, hormone balance, and body composition that nobody talks about***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 RACHELLE ROBINETT, RH (AHG):Rachelle’s Instagram--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Do you buy a little too much chocolate or a few too many snacks, then find yourself unable to stop until every last bit is gone? You're not broken — and it's not a willpower problem. In this solo episode, Matty breaks down the real psychological and neurological reasons behind binge eating and gives you practical, no-nonsense strategies to stop the cycle for good.On this episode we covered:The reason why "just having a little bit" is a trap most people fall into over and over againWhy sugar addiction and dopamine addiction might be running your eating habits without you knowing itThe psychology of "romanticising Monday" and why it's setting you up to fail before you even startWhat actually happens in your brain when willpower runs out at the end of the dayPractical tools to design your environment so failure becomes the harder optionWhy brushing your teeth might be one of the most underrated strategies for beating cravings***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"

Could your DNA be the missing piece in your health puzzle? In this episode, Dr. Tyler Panzner reveals how your genes might be influencing your weight, energy, mood, and even your gut issues. If you've ever felt like you're doing “everything right” but still stuck... this one is essential.On this episode we covered:The surprising genetic traits that sabotage your energy and motivationWhy some people gain weight or get depressed from caffeine (yep, it’s genetic)How DNA testing can reveal your hidden food intolerancesThe myth of "one-size-fits-all" diets completely debunkedHow genetic emotional traits may be triggering your self-sabotage***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. TYLER PANZNERDr. Panzner’s InstagramDr. Panzner’s FacebookDr. Panzner’s YouTube--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

What if one of the biggest reasons you're stuck with your health, your career, or your life… is the belief that you're supposed to do it alone?In this episode, Matty dismantles the cultural myth of “solo success” and explains why humans are wired for tribes, not isolation. From weight loss to business to relationships, the idea that you should struggle privately and emerge transformed is not only unrealistic — it may actually be keeping you stuck.On this episode we covered:Why the modern obsession with independence is quietly damaging your healthThe hidden power of social accountability and community standardsWhy shame and isolation often fuel weight gain and mental health strugglesThe uncomfortable truth about identity change and personal growthHow choosing the right tribe can accelerate your transformation***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"

Join the 2026 RETREAT Waitlist: https://go.mattylansdown.com/retreat-2026-waitlistSometimes life throws curveballs and this episode is a raw behind-the-scenes update on what’s really going on with the podcast, the retreat, and why I’ve had to start a whole new business just to keep this mission alive.On this episode we covered:Why there’s been a (rare) pause in podcast episodesThe heartbreaking reason behind our production delayWhat you need to know about the 2026 retreat and how to save your spotHow inflation, AI, and Ozempic almost shut down my businessWhy I launched a second business (FlowConvert IQ) to keep The REAL Weight Loss Coach aliveFlowConvert IQ - Book a discovery call with Matty's revenue boosting business: https://go.mattylansdown.com/FlowConvert-IQ-Discovery-Call--PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat here → https://go.mattylansdown.com/book-your-15min-call--Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealweightlosscoachFollow Matty on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.weight.loss.coach/--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

In this raw and deeply human conversation, Nima Rahmany returns to the show to share his radical personal transformation - from a trauma-bonded relationship that ended in legal and emotional consequences, to becoming a cycle breaker, conscious parent, and educator on nervous system regulation and secure attachment.Topics we explore:Why information overload isn't healing - and what actually isHis dark turning point and what made him finally do the workWhat “becoming trigger proof” really means (not trigger-less!)Navigating guilt, shame, and self-forgiveness after major mistakesHow trauma bonds and codependency show up in most relationshipsWhy sugar, food, weed, and sex are emotional regulators — and how to stop using them that wayThe link between unresolved trauma and sustainable weight lossWhat it actually means to be a cycle breaker***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 NIMA RAHMANY (Chiropractor Turned Nervous-System Sherpa)Nima's WebsiteNima's InstagramNima's YouTube--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

After 500 episodes, Matty shares his most raw, heartfelt, and perspective-shifting insights to date. What happens when your why gets deeper than abs and weight loss? When responsibility shifts from personal performance to legacy? This isn’t just a celebration episode—it’s a life check.On this episode we covered:Why “I’d die for my family” is easier than living well for themThe unexpected shift in empathy, leadership, and health post fatherhoodHow overloading - not brokenness - is the real enemy in weight loss and healthWhy convenience is costing us our wellbeing (and our kids’)The truth about why vanity never works as a weight loss motivatorSystems vs. willpower: how to finally stop quitting on yourselfPowerful questions to help find your true why and stop sleepwalking through life***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--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

What if your weight struggles, anxiety, and brain fog weren’t you - but your hormones? Dr. Louise Newson joins Matty to unpack the real, overlooked science of female hormone health and why so many women are misdiagnosed, dismissed, or medicated instead of actually helped.On this episode we covered:The reason so many women are misdiagnosed with depression instead of hormone imbalanceHow estrogen influences weight gain, motivation, sleep, and mental healthWhy the medical system is failing perimenopausal women and what needs to changeWhat women really need to know about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)Busting the biggest myths around menopause and weight***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. LOUISE NEWSON:Dr. Newson’s WebsiteDr. Newson’s InstagramDr. Newson’s YouTube--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Are you constantly falling off the healthy eating wagon, wondering why you just can’t seem to moderate sugar or fast food? You’re not broken — but you might be using the wrong strategy entirely. In this episode, Matty breaks down the critical difference between abstainers and moderators — and why knowing your type can change everything.On this episode we covered:Why “just have one square” advice doesn't work for most peopleHow sugar addiction and emotional eating often blur togetherThe role of identity in long-term food habits and weight lossHow self-sabotage disguises itself as self-permissionThe brutal truth about pretending to be a moderator***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"