The Real Weight Loss Coach

What does it actually take to wake a man up? For Warrick Bidwell, it took a cardiac arrest on a mountain bike trail, 10 days in a coma, multiple strokes, a brain bleed, sepsis, and 19 days in hospital. The kicker? He was fit, strong, a non-drinker, a non-smoker, and his specialists believe it was chronic stress, not heart disease, that nearly ended his life at 51. On this episode we covered: The o...

That fish oil capsule you take every morning? There's a good chance it's already oxidised before it reaches you. In this episode, Matty breaks down everything you need to know about omega-3s, why most supplements are failing you, and what he personally recommends instead. Key Discussion Points: Why omega-3s are essential and why most people in Western countries are chronically deficient Th...

Udo Erasmus has spent 45 years studying fats, oils, and essential nutrition, and his message is as urgent now as it was when he started. In this episode, Udo breaks down why the seed oil conversation has gone completely off the rails, what damaged oils are actually doing inside your cells, and why most people walking around today are chronically deficient in the one fat that matters most. Key Disc...

Have you been doing all the right things and still not seeing the scale move? Matty shares the real reason weight loss stalls, and it's almost never just about what you're eating. In this episode, he walks through the four factors that quietly sabotage progress, using a real client story to show exactly how they play out. In this episode we covered: The one question that reveals whether yo...

A board-certified paediatrician and epidemiologist who spent years prescribing the standard vaccine schedule is now asking questions the medical system refuses to fund research to answer. Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh breaks down what he actually found when he went looking at the safety data, and why what he found surprised even him. Key Discussion Points: The Hepatitis B vaccine given to every ne...

Most people trying to stop binge eating are focused on the wrong thing. They're trying to fix the craving, the food, the moment they lost control. But Matty argues it's not the binge that keeps the cycle alive — it's the secret. In this episode, he breaks down why shame and secrecy are the real engine behind emotional and binge eating, and gives you a simple, practical technique to bre...

What if the illness your doctor is treating is actually the last step in a much longer story, one that began with emotional pain your body never had the chance to release? Pearly Montagu is an energetic healer with the rare ability to see trauma, pain, and blocked energy as colours and structures inside the body, and to work on them, remotely and in real time, in ways Western medicine can't fu...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your weight loss goals has nothing to do with what you're eating? Chronic stress is running silently in the background of most people's lives — and it's doing serious damage to your body's ability to burn fat, sleep well, and make good decisions around food. On this episode we covered: Why your body can't tell the difference be...

What if your chronic pain has nothing to do with where it hurts? Dr. Stephen Hussey — chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner and author of Pain Sense — returns to the show to explain why most chronic pain is a brain problem, not a tissue problem, and what that means for the millions of people stuck in a cycle of pain medication that never actually works. On this episode we covered: Why peo...

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 hard The sleep depriva...

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...

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 covere...

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 motivation Why...

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...

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 i...

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 them The unexpected shift...

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 imbalance How estrogen...

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...

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 loss Why you self-s...

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 mitochondria Why cravings aren't about willpower — they're biological misfires How dehydr...

If you've started more diets than you can count — and failed every single one — the problem isn't you. It's the design. Matty breaks down the seven structural reasons diets fall apart so you can stop repeating the same patterns and finally start doing things differently. On this episode we covered: Why relying on willpower is a setup for failure before you've even started The nervo...

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 business His full 8-category life rating system — including what scored a 1 The real-life pressures of being a new dad and business...

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 guilt How to avoid waking up feeling like a sloth in January The line between celebration and self-s...

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 link...

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 stuck The critical mindset shift to fi...