Why Most People Gain Weight at Christmas (And How Not to Be One of Them) | EP 493

In this raw and deeply human conversation, Dr. 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 DR. NIMA RAHMANY:Dr. Rahmany’s WebsiteDr. Rahmany’s InstagramDr. Rahmany’s FacebookDr. Rahmany’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"

What if your diet failures had nothing to do with food? In this episode, Matty exposes the silent saboteur behind binge eating, food guilt, and “falling off the wagon”… your mindset. This isn't just another pep talk — it's a masterclass on how to rewire your thinking so weight loss finally sticks.On this episode we covered:The #1 mindset mistake sabotaging your weight lossWhy you self-sabotage even when you “know what to do”The hidden benefits of overeating no one talks aboutHow your brain tricks you into quitting (and how to outsmart it)Why “just eat less” is a dangerous lieA mindset audit exercise that could change your entire journey***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"

Ever feel like your body is ignoring your diet — like you’re eating "well" but still gaining weight or stuck in cravings? This episode breaks down the cellular reason why that might be happening — and it's not your fault.On this episode we covered:The shocking impact fructose has on your mitochondriaWhy cravings aren't about willpower — they're biological misfiresHow dehydration, stress and sugar send your body into fat-storage modeA new protocol designed to reset your metabolism — the right wayWhat food noise really means (and how to quiet it, 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 Matty on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Why do 95% of diets fail? Because they’re built on faulty assumptions and short-term tactics that ignore the real reasons we struggle with food. In this episode, Matty exposes the 7 most common reasons diets fall apart — and what needs to change if you want sustainable results.On this episode we covered:Why relying on willpower and restriction always backfires eventuallyThe hidden role of your nervous system in sabotaging your best intentionsHow social dynamics and peer pressure keep you stuck in unhealthy patternsThe overlooked health factors that diets almost never addressWhat to focus on instead of just “eating better”***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 happens when a health coach’s year completely unravels? In this annual tradition, Matty shares his brutally honest 80-point review of life, business, health, and parenthood — and this one hurts.On this episode we covered:Why this year nearly broke Matty and the businessHis full 8-category life rating system — including what scored a 1The real-life pressures of being a new dad and business ownerThe way relationships grew stronger during the chaosHow you can use this system to plan a radically better 2026***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"

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"