The Weight Loss Podcast

Every time you start “for real” something happens – sick kid, work crisis, no sleep, family drama – and suddenly your perfect plan is in the bin…again. Then it’s back to, “I’ll start properly when life calms down.” Here’s the truth: life isn’t going to calm down. So this episode is about learning how to stay consistent while it’s punching you in the face. In this episode of The Weight Loss Podcast...

You’ve tried so many plans it’s hard to even remember them all. It feels like you've done everything. Each one starts the same: new plan, new me.…until life happens, the scale bounces, and you quietly decide, “This isn’t working, I need a different plan.” In this episode of The Weight Loss Podcast we’re talking about 5 questions to ask before you change your plan – so you stop starting over every...

How many times have you lost the weight…only to watch it slowly creep back on again? If you feel like you’ve “tried everything” and still end up back where you started, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Weight Loss Podcast, we unpack why people can’t keep it off – even when they’re actually pretty good at losing it in the first place. We dive into... - Why chasing short-term goals (w...

Walking toward the gym doors with a knot in your stomach? Already imagining everyone staring while you try to work out which machine does what? You’re not broken, you’re normal. And this episode will give you a clear, no-drama way to get started. In Gym Anxiety 101 we break down... - What anxiety in the gym really is, and why most people are too busy to judge you. - Exactly what to ignore: physiqu...

Every morning you step on the scales and in two seconds you’ve decided if today is “good” or “bad”. Up = panic. Down = relief. Either way, that little number owns your mood. In this episode of The Weight Loss Podcast we show you 3 better ways to track progress so you can stop obsessing over your weight and finally see what’s actually improving. We’ll cover: Progress photos – how to take and compar...

If you’ve ever wondered as a woman why losing weight feels so hard , this episode is for you.  Courtney opens up her human side, and talks about the real battles she faced while undergoing weight loss .   ”There are days you don’t want to work out, the nights you eat your emotions, and the times you start to slip without even realising it.”   Join Matt and Courtney as they break dow...

Welcome to The Goal Setting Masterclass. In this episode we break down why the clarity, strength, and structure of your goal determine everything your habits, your sacrifices, your mindset, and ultimately, your results. If the goal isn’t powerful, nothing else holds. If the goal is solid, every step becomes possible.  You’ll learn how to define a goal that’s specific, emotional, and anchored...

In this episode we share our early struggles of trying to exercise our way out of poor habits, lessons learned from great coaches, and the uncomfortable reality of why “your way” hasn’t worked so far — because if it did, you wouldn’t still be stuck.   In this episode, we get real about what it actually takes to improve your body and health long-term. If you want a new outcome, you must create...

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right… so why don’t I look different?”, this episode is your green light. Matt and Courtney break down the quiet, science-backed signals that your body is changing long before your jeans or the scales admit it. This isn’t a pep talk or a “drink lemon water” list. It’s a practical masterclass on reading the early markers of progress most people miss—ins...

The fitness industry keeps selling shortcuts. “28-day shred” “12-week miracle” "Drop 10kg fast" You’ve been lied to. This episode tackles the most asked question in fitness: “How long will it take me to lose weight?” In this episode we break down the myths, expose the false promises of quick-fix programs, and share what really determines your timeline. No fluff, just truth, experience, and strateg...

In this three-part stretch of The Weight Loss Podcast, Matt and Courtney dive beneath the surface of weight lossto explore the habits, mindset, and emotional resilience that truly drive transformation. Matt and Courtney identify the four “real-life superpowers” that separate those who transform from those who quit: These qualities, Matt argues, matter more than any diet plan or workout routine — t...

Real change starts with your mindset. In this episode, Matt and Courtney share 10 signs you have a Short-Term Mindset. This episode will help you break free from the quick-fix trap and step into the long-term journey of true transformation. Everything is in the mind. It’s time to stop restarting, trust the process, and build the body and lifestyle you deserve. Been listening for a while and want t...

In this mini episode of The Weight Loss Podcast, we quickly discuss arguably the biggest thing people like us struggle with - emotional eating. Yes, we're emotional eaters too and we're proud to say it doesn't control us anymore. We've got more bite-sized mini episodes coming regularly in the future as we are busy behind the scenes recording our next season of the show! Been listening for a while...

In this MEGA episode of The Weight Loss Podcast, we dive into the 4 basic foundations of weight loss. - Exercise, the basic that determines the type of weight you lose. - Nutrition, the basic that determines how much weight you lose. - Accountability, the glue that holds the entire process together. - Your why, the anchor point that can allow you to legitimately change your life for the better, WI...

We wrap up Season 12 with a good old fashioned weight loss Q&A! In this episode we answer your questions, and we had some killer questions for this one! "Do you ever start doing more than 3 days a week? If so, when is the best time to start going to the gym more?" "What are your thoughts on fasted training?" "Is there a specific heart rate I should achieve while doing cardio?" "Why is it harde...

You start on Monday and you're so excited! Your latest diet is about to begin. You're signed up, paid up and ready to go. "This is it, this is the one!" And come Monday you charge straight into things, full of excitement, hope...and maybe a few nerves. ...but then it starts to happen. Maybe a week, maybe a month later. The excitement wears off. Your gym sessions start feeling like a chore. Those m...

We've been there too. "I want to do this 100%, mistakes are unacceptable!" Soon enough? "I made a mistake. This whole week is ruined! I'll start again next week" Sound familiar? If so, you've also tried the all or nothing approach. In this episode of The Weight Loss Podcast, we take a deep dive into why this approach guarantees failure every time. Not only do we talk about why it's a problem for s...

We know how hard it is to enjoy meals out with others when you're so afraid of getting it wrong. Making a bad choice. Undoing all your hard work. The war in your mind all about what you "can" and "can't" have. Those times where it feels so overwhelming that you just make up a reason to stay home. No matter which way you go, it always comes with those feelings of guilt and failure get you down. In...

Fear of failure is normal. We've all been affected by it, and for a lot of us the fear of failure has led us to not even try in the first place. What if there was a way around it? A way to deal with it and make that fear of failure work for you? What if you could ensure you won't fail? This podcast is for you. In this episode we talk about our own personal experiences with fear of failure and how...

In this episode of the show, Matt lays it all out as he shares the 10 (well, actually 11) biggest lessons he has learned over the years. Some a lot harder than others! He shares what has worked for him along the way as well as how he has developed a strong, resilient mindset with an overall focus on "finding a way". Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehensive trai...

Ever had it where you've compared yourself to someone else, and in your mind you've come up short? You've been training hard, you've been eating well and you're starting to feel better, your clothes are fitting more comfortably... ...and then you see that person on Instagram or Facebook that's getting results faster than you. Or they're stronger than you. Why do they have abs and you don't? Chance...

In this episode of the show, Courtney gets vulnerable as she shares the 11 (bonus 1 at the end!) biggest lessons she has learned along the way. About weight loss, perfectionist mindsets, food restrictions, motivation, stress, feeling overwhelmed plus lots more. She also shares what worked for her along the way to learn those lessons and develop a strong, resilient mindset. Been listening for a whi...

Oh dear, it's that time of the year...again! In this special episode of the show we give you our top tips and advice for how you and your waistline can survive the Christmas chaos, and come out the other side ready to attack the new year. Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehensive training that walks through the four biggest reasons people stay stuck in the weigh...

A quick update from us on what is going on, we're making a huge change going into 2025... *NOTE* - video only available on Spotify and YouTube Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehensive training that walks through the four biggest reasons people stay stuck in the weight loss cycle and what to do instead to make sure you are moving in the right direction consisten...

We wrap up Season 11 by answering your questions! WARNING - this episode is super random and goes off on a lot of tangents. Actually, that's kind of like every other episode we do... Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehensive training that walks through the four biggest reasons people stay stuck in the weight loss cycle and what to do instead to make sure you are...