Matthew Sloper

Carbon Coaching: Confidence Beyond The Mirror

Health EN ↓ 372 episodes

Welcome to Carbon Coaching: Confidence Beyond the Mirror —the podcast for people who are tired of fad diets, quick fixes, and bullshit fitness advice. Hosted by Matt Sloper, online fitness coach and founder of Carbon Coaching, this show goes beyond surface-level transformation. It’s about the mindset shifts, the uncomfortable truths, and the hard-fought wins that come from choosing yourself day after day. Each episode is a raw, honest conversation blending expert coaching with personal life experience. From sustainable weight loss and building physical strength to reclaiming confidence in your...

Author

Matthew Sloper

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.carboncoaching.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 5, 2026

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Episodes

#348 All Health Changes Start With Fixing Your Environment 12.02.2026

Modern life isn’t built for your health. It’s built for convenience, productivity, and constant stimulation. In this episode, we unpack how sedentary work, stress, sleep disruption, hyper palatable foods, and digital overload shape your body’s response. 

#347 Get OFF Your Phone In Your Workout 09.02.2026

You finally carve out an hour to train then spend half of it on your phone. FML  In this episode, I talk about seeing someone take a long video call mid-workout and why constantly checking emails, messages, and work drama in the gym destroys both training quality and mental clarity.

#346 Injured? Me too. Listen to this! 23.01.2026

Guess who injured themselves again....Yup. A small tweak can change an entire week of training but how you respond to it matters more than the injury itself. In this episode, I talk about tweaking my calf mid run, the lesson most people learn the hard way in their 30s, and why pushing through pain only delays progress. A reminder that long-term success comes from adapting, communicating, and learn...

#345 What Should you REALLY Start With? 19.01.2026

When women decide to finally prioritise themselves, the biggest question is often where to start??  The gym, nutrition, or mindset. n this episode, we explore why trying to do everything at once leads to overwhelm, why mindset isn’t something you start with, and why building physical strength is often the most powerful first step toward lasting confidence and change.

#344 This Holds Most Women Back 17.01.2026

For the women who think that their ALL IN approach to being succesful is the SAME approach they must use for their health. Its not. and will end...badly

#343 Why Eating Healthy Doesn't Make You Lose Fat 13.01.2026

You can eat healthy and still not lose fat.  In this episode, we break down why portion sizes, liquid calories, weekends, and lack of awareness keep people stuck and why “healthy” doesn’t automatically mean fat loss friendly. A practical reality check for anyone doing the work but not seeing results.

#342 Training in Your 30's SHOULD Look Different 09.01.2026

Training in your 30s isn’t about doing less..it’s about doing what matters. In this episode, we explore how lifestyle changes, desk work, and years of accumulated stress affect your body, and why warming up properly, stretching, strength training, and cardio all play a crucial role in long-term health and performance.

#341 What Carbon Coaching Stands For 07.01.2026

If you’ve ever followed a generic training plan that didn’t suit your body, your injuries, or your life, this episode will resonate. We break down why one-size-fits-all coaching fails, how custom-built programs change everything, and why removing guesswork is the key to staying consistent, confident, and pain-free long term.

#340 Intermittent Fasting Is The Worst Approach For Women 06.01.2026

Intermittent fasting might reduce calories, but for many women it destroys energy, focus, and performance at work.  In this episode, we break down why fasting is so popular, why people see weight loss on it, and why skipping breakfast leaves career-driven women exhausted, foggy, and underperforming. 

#339 Women Need To STOP Doing Glute Classes 05.01.2026

If your glute workouts leave you sweating and burning but your shape never changes, this episode explains why. We unpack the science behind muscle growth, the difference between fatigue and stimulus, and why banded booty classes fall short when glute development is the goal.

#338 Confidence Doesn't Come From Losing Weight 02.01.2026

Losing weight doesn’t automatically make you confident. So if you’ve discovered that the hard way, this episode is for you.  We break down why body change alone doesn’t fix self-worth, where real confidence actually comes from, and how consistency, competence, and follow through build a confidence that lasts far longer than any number on the scale.

#337 The WORST Way To Lose Christmas Weight 01.01.2026

You’ve stepped on the scales after Christmas and you’re up 2–4kg. Your first instinct? Eat less. Train harder. Panic. In this episode, I explain why that reaction is the fastest way back into a binge/restrict cycle. We break down why most of that weight isn’t fat, why immediate restriction backfires, and what to do instead if you actually want to lose fat, keep energy, and break the January cycle...

#336 Set STUPID BIG 2026 Goals 31.12.2025

Big goals aren’t the problem for YOU. refusing to change is. In this episode, we break down why setting uncomfortable, ambitious goals is essential for real transformation, how to reflect honestly on last year’s failures, and how to build the systems required to actually achieve what you say you want. Last one of the year, lets go!

#335 1300 Calories Is Suicide For Women 18.12.2025

Seeing reputable coaches put women on 1300 calories needs to stop. In this episode, we break down, with NHS data, scientific research, and real client outcomes why extreme calorie restriction is dangerous for women’s hormones, metabolism, energy, and long-term fat loss.  I will die on the sword for this.

#334 You're Not To Busy To Be Healthy 11.12.2025

Think your schedule is the reason you can’t lose weight? It;s Not. In this episode, we break down why busyness isn’t the problem, your lack of structure is.

#333 Why You're Training Hard But Your Body Isn't Changing 09.12.2025

You’re consistent. You train hard. You lift. You sweat. But your body still isn’t changing. Why?

#332 Client Graduation After 1 Year - Craig Dowling 03.12.2025

After a little over 52 weeks in the Carbon COaching Program our client Craig shares his struggles and accomplishments having built out a new version of himself. This is an emotional listen <3

#331 Guessing Will Keep You Fat 19.11.2025

You want to lose fat… but you’re not tracking your food. In this episode, we break down the tough truth about why you’re stuck, why tracking matters, and how avoiding the data is the exact reason your progress keeps stalling. Brutal honesty, practical tools, and a wake-up call you probably need.

#330 I've invested Over £20K in self development and Here's What I've Learned 15.10.2025
#329 If Stepping On The Scales Terrifies You.. 11.10.2025

If the idea of stepping on the scales terries you i understand. You've had the perfect week, trained, watched what you ate but the scales still went UP?! This episode will clear everything up for you!

#328 You Only Need 40g Of Protein A Day 08.10.2025

Of all the stupid sh1t i've read online from douché-y fitness influencers

#327 10,000 Steps Is A Waste Of Time 07.10.2025

Ever wondered where the whole “10,000 steps a day” thing even came from?  it wasn’t science, it was marketing. In this episode, we dive into the truth behind the famous step target, how daily movement really impacts fat loss and health, and what the research actually says about step counts, calorie burn, and longevity.

#326 Women Need To Consider Creatine 25.09.2025

Think creatine is just for men? In this episode, I break down why women naturally have lower creatine stores, what the latest science says about supplementation, and why creatine could be a game changer for your strength, recovery, and long term health.

#325 Eating Healthy Makes You Rich 22.09.2025

Still think eating healthy is too expensive?  In this episode, I break down how much the average person in the UK spends on booze, coffee, and takeaways, and compare it to the actual cost of cooking healthy, protein-packed meals at home. it’s not a money problem..it’s a priorities problem.

#324 Eat More Do Less Cardio Weightloss That Works 15.09.2025

If you’ve been eating less and doing more cardio but your fat loss has completely stalled, this episode is your wakeup call. I'm going to break down why under-eating and over-training sabotage results, why strength and protein are the real fat-loss drivers, and how to finally start seeing progress again, without starving yourself or living on a treadmill.

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