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

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"

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"