

The Real Weight Loss Coach
Matty Lansdown
Most diets fail, not because you’re lazy, but because the real reasons for weight gain and poor health are being hidden from you. I’m Matty Lansdown - scientist, nutritionist, and emotional eating specialist, here to help you lose weight naturally, stop emotional eating, heal your metabolism, and fix your relationship with food… without calorie counting or restriction.Every Monday, get a 10-15 min pep talk to kickstart your week. Every Wednesday, join me and my guests - leading doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, alternative health pioneers, and truth-telling industry insiders - for 40-60 min deep dives into everything from gut health, diabetes, cancer, and food as medicine to mindset, medical myths, and the messy truth about the health system. Sometimes you’ll laugh, sometimes you’ll squirm - but you’ll always walk away with tools to take control of your health for good.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 53min
Why Smart People Still Struggle with Change (and What To Do About It) with Craig Harper | EP 490
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"

Nov 30, 2025 • 21min
From Fat Acceptance to Fat Surgery: The Hypocrisy of ‘Body Positivity’ | CWM EP 489
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"

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 3min
Why HRT for Menopause Isn’t As Good as you Think with Dr Joanna Macmeikan | EP 488
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"

Nov 16, 2025 • 18min
The Dangerous Truth about ChatGPT as Your Therapist | CWM EP 487
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 growthThe difference between real coaching and algorithmic yes-menWhy being “witnessed” by a real human is essential for healingHow synthetic intelligence is quietly replacing real connectionThe dark side of emotional outsourcing in a “trust recession” world***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"

Nov 11, 2025 • 53min
ADHD Parenting Secrets: Sleep, Sugar, and Screen Time with Dr. Amy Moore | EP 486
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 people with ADHD, this conversation explores revolutionary approaches to neurodevelopmental support.Key Discussion Points:Why sleep acts like a "car wash" for ADHD brainsThe 87% statistic about artificial food dyes most parents ignoreHow gentle parenting might be creating less resilient children than expectedWhy talk therapy fails ADHD brains during emotional dysregulation episodesThe prison connection: impulsivity, working memory, and poor decision making***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 DR. AMY MOOREDr. Moore’s WebsiteDr. Moore’s Facebook--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Nov 2, 2025 • 10min
The 1-Day Mindset That Ends Yo-Yo Dieting | CWM EP 485
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 mindsetThe secret psychological pressure that causes most diet relapsesA genius way to delay cravings without feeling deprivedHow to stay consistent without obsessing over timeframesWhat it really means to start again—without shame or failure***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"

Oct 30, 2025 • 51min
Blood Tests Don’t Match How You Feel? Here's Why with Dr. Darren Schmidt | EP 484
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 symptomsThe 1930s technique that uncovers disease before it becomes chronicHow “normal” blood ranges are keeping sick people misdiagnosedThe anti-parasite protocol Dr. Schmidt swears byThe overlooked link between pathogens, trauma, and persistent weight gainWhat your doctor isn't taught in medical school — and why that matters***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 DR. DARREN SCHMIDT, DC:Dr. Schmidt’s WebsiteDr. Schmidt’s YouTube ChannelDr. Schmidt’s Facebook--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Oct 19, 2025 • 18min
How to Change Your Life (For Real This Time) | CWM EP 483
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 insteadThe single most important question to ask yourself todayHow to dismantle the old stories keeping you stuckWhat emotional weight really is (and why it keeps showing up)The hidden reason other people react negatively to your growthWhy repeating cycles doesn’t mean you’ve failed - and how to “keep quitting” the right way***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"

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Invisible Molecule That Could Heal Your Gut, Brain & Metabolism with Greg the Hydrogen Man | EP 482
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, this is not your average health chat.On this episode we covered:Why Japan’s medical system has quietly adopted hydrogen therapyThe science-backed ways hydrogen reduces inflammation, supports mitochondria, and boosts immunityBenefits of hydrogen water: parasites, gut healing, and even EMF protection?What most people misunderstand about water and its healing potentialHow Greg used hydrogen to reverse multiple serious health issues***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 GREG THE HYDROGEN MAN:Holy Hydrogen WebsiteHoly Hydrogen InstagramHoly Hydrogen FacebookGreg’s Youtube Channel--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Oct 5, 2025 • 8min
The One Fitness Rule That Changes Everything | CWM EP 481
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 consistent with exerciseThe identity shift you must make if you want lasting fitness successWhy going to the gym every day is the real secret to progressWhat to do on rest days so you stay accountable without burnoutHow to bounce back from missed days without falling off trackThe underestimated power of routine, support and showing up***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"


