The Real Weight Loss Coach

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 not...

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 surgery How emotional eating is weaponised by culture and igno...

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 wre...

More and more people are turning to ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools for emotional guidance - but is it actually helping or hurting? In this episode, Matty opens a powerful conversation on why outsourcing our mental health to machines may be doing more damage than we realise. On this episode we covered: Why AI validation may be feeding your narcissism, not your growth The difference between rea...

What if everything you thought you knew about treating ADHD was only half the story? Dr. Amy Moore, Cognitive Psychologist and ADHD expert, returns to challenge conventional thinking about medication-first approaches and reveals surprising lifestyle interventions that can transform brain function. From the unexpected connection between sugar and hyperactivity to why traditional therapy often fails...

What if the key to ending the binge-restrict cycle wasn’t another diet... but a totally different way of thinking? In this episode, Matty breaks down the every day is Day One mindset shift that stops self-sabotage in its tracks. On this episode we covered: Why health “challenges” are quietly wrecking your mindset The secret psychological pressure that causes most diet relapses A genius way to dela...

What if your “normal” lab results were actually hiding something dangerous? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Darren Schmidt, chiropractor and CEO of The Nutritional Healing Center, reveals the massive blind spots in how modern medicine interprets your health. On this episode we covered: Why functional medicine doesn’t go far enough to explain your symptoms The 1930s technique that uncovers disease...

Many people want to change their life - but don’t know how to start. This episode breaks down exactly how you can change for good, especially if emotional eating, self-sabotage or yo-yo dieting keeps dragging you back. On this episode we covered: Why wanting change isn’t enough - and what to do instead The single most important question to ask yourself today How to dismantle the old stories keepin...

What if healing inflammation, improving gut health, and balancing your metabolism didn’t require another pill or diet - but simply water? In this episode, Greg the Hydrogen Man, host of Uprising144K and a leading voice in molecular hydrogen therapy, joins us to explore how hydrogen might be the overlooked solution to today’s biggest health problems. From cancer to parasites to the impact of EMFs,...

Ever wonder why you keep falling off the fitness wagon? In this solo episode, Matty reveals a surprisingly simple but powerful mindset shift that could finally break your cycle of inconsistency and help you build a sustainable exercise habit that sticks. If you’ve ever struggled to maintain motivation, this one’s for you. On this episode we covered: The truth about why most people fail to stay con...

What if everything you've been told about nicotine, tobacco, and hospital protocols has been a carefully orchestrated lie designed to keep you sick and dependent? Dr. Bryan Ardis, the whistleblower who exposed the deadly hospital protocols during COVID-19, reveals truths about how Big Pharma has manipulated governments worldwide to ban life-saving natural compounds while profiting from synthet...

Tired of making the “healthy choice” feel like a punishment? What if you could set up your environment so that eating well was the easy option? In this episode, Matty shares three powerful conditions of success that remove the friction from your health journey — without needing more motivation, willpower, or discipline. On this episode we covered: Why the “right” food feels harder to eat — and how...

What if the bacteria in your gut are secretly controlling your thoughts, cravings, and even your mood? In this conversation, renowned heart surgeon turned gut health pioneer Dr. Steven Gundry reveals how our microbiome might be the puppet master behind our daily decisions and mental well-being. From his transformation from operating on hearts to healing guts, Dr. Gundry shares groundbreaking insig...

What if the reason you keep “waiting for the right time” to lose weight or improve your health is the very reason you never get there? Matty shares one simple but confronting quote that could shift the way you prioritise your body and your life. On this episode we covered: The single quote that can kick you out of procrastination mode Why waiting for life to “slow down” is an illusion keeping you...

Could your fertility struggles actually be caused by something as simple as not getting enough sunlight? Dr. Stasha Gominak returns to reveal the connection between Vitamin D deficiency, disrupted microbiomes, and the fertility crisis plaguing modern couples. She exposes how our indoor lifestyles since the 1980s have created a cascade of deficiencies that signal to our bodies that it's unsafe...

We’ve rebranded! After nearly 7 years and almost a million downloads, the show you know and love has a new name: The Real Weight Loss Coach Podcast. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why this change needed to happen, what it means for YOU as a listener, and what exciting things are coming next — including a special retreat offer. On this episode we covered: The surprising reason people we...

Are Blue Zones really the gold standard of health — or is it just brilliant marketing with a religious agenda? In this explosive episode, Belinda Fettke exposes the uncomfortable truth behind the Blue Zones narrative, how cereal companies and religious ideology shaped what we believe about longevity, and why the health advice we’re given is often anything but scientific. On this episode we covered...

What if the secret to losing weight isn't about willpower or dealing with deep emotional trauma, but simply changing what you see every day? This episode reveals 9 practical strategies that work by removing temptation from your environment rather than forcing you to resist it. These simple environmental changes can help you naturally eat less sugar and refined carbs without battling your emoti...

Are you unknowingly poisoning your child's developing brain with everyday household items? This conversation with naturopath Pia Kynoch reveals the truth about ADHD diagnoses and explores why we're seeing an unprecedented explosion of attention disorders in modern society. From heavy metal toxicity hiding in your morning cereal to the surprising connection between your tongue position and...

What if everything you thought you knew about motivation was backwards? This episode talks truth about how men and women approach health goals completely differently. We explore why traditional one-size-fits-all advice might be sabotaging your success and reveal the fundamental psychological differences that could transform your relationship with fitness and wellness. Key Discussion Points: The mi...

What if everything you've been told about healing your mental health is actually making you worse? In this eye-opening conversation with Kate Zoltan, co-founder of the Undo App and Quiet Retreats, we dive deep into why traditional approaches to meditation, therapy, and spirituality might be keeping you stuck. Kate shares her radical perspective on how our avoidance of uncomfortable feelings is...

What if everything you thought you knew about stressful situations was completely wrong? This episode challenges the way we think about stress, revealing a controversial perspective that might trigger some listeners but could revolutionise how you handle life's challenges. We explore the hidden connection between your stress response and weight loss, plus discover why great leaders seem unshak...

What if the roadmap you're using to navigate life was created when you were just six years old and is now completely outdated? Licensed therapist Michelle Chalfant reveals how our earliest experiences create unconscious beliefs that keep us trapped in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional eating, and self-sabotage. She shares her revolutionary Adult Chair model and explains why triggers might a...

Are you slowly poisoning your body and mind by biting your tongue when people drive you nuts? Matty explores the physical and mental health consequences of suppressing your truth, from chronic inflammation to constipation. This episode reveals why "keeping the peace" might be destroying your life and examines the generational impact of teaching children to accept poor treatment. Key Discus...

Why are 1 in 5 couples now struggling with infertility when it was less than 1% just 35 years ago? Dr. Peter Kozlowski, functional medicine doctor and author of "Unfunc your Gut" explains the environmental factors behind this epidemic and shares his personal IVF journey. From estrogen dominance misdiagnoses to toxic baby formula ingredients, this conversation exposes the gaps in convention...