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How To Not Get Sick And Die

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May 6, 2025 • 1h 10min

Yo-Yo Diets & Food Noise: Why We Chase Our Younger Selves with Lisa Ferguson | EP 459

Are you constantly trying to recreate your younger self instead of embracing your current season of life? In this episode, Matty and Lisa Ferguson dive deep into the concept of seasons in our lives and why we struggle with transitions. Their candid conversation explores the challenges of accepting where we are versus chasing who we used to be.Episode Highlights:The dangerous cycle of "getting back" to our younger bodiesWhy hitting your goal weight often leads to unexpected emptinessHow high-intensity workouts create a pendulum effect with eating habitsThe missing rituals that should mark our life transitionsYour body at 37 responds differently than at 27 or 17Why romanticizing your past self creates an impossible targetOur culture's lack of celebration for entering new life phasesThe painful transition between different chapters of our livesWhy validation through masculine performance metrics leaves us unfulfilledLiving in the present moment instead of chasing "back when"Nature seeks balance - why shouldn't we do the same?***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 LISA FERGUSON:Lisa’s Instagram--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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May 4, 2025 • 15min

The Privilege of Inaction: Breaking Free from All Your Excuses | CWM EP 458

Are your problems actually big enough to make you change? This episode challenges listeners to examine their relationship with health problems and personal accountability. If you're ready to move beyond excuses and tap into your privilege as a resource for transformation, this episode is your starting point.Episode Highlights:The surprising truth about education versus action in health transformationWhy self-pity might be your biggest health obstacle yetHow perspective shifts could instantly unlock your motivation roadblocksThe uncomfortable reality about who's truly responsible for your healthWhat starving populations can teach us about psychological barriers***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--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 29, 2025 • 51min

How Modern Medicine Deceives the Public: Profits, Research and Corruption with Dr. Andy Lazris | EP 457

Is our healthcare system making us sicker instead of healthier? Dr. Andy Lazris challenges the foundations of modern medicine in this conversation about profit-driven healthcare. Discover how pharmaceutical companies, medical education, and government policies may be creating more chronic disease rather than solving our health problems.Episode Highlights:Why a famous doctor once called blood pressure screenings a waste of timeHow medical science becomes dogma when it's not allowed to be questionedThe shocking truth about who funds and controls medical research studiesWhere that one billion dollars paid to peer reviewers actually comes fromWhy fixing health "numbers" may not actually improve your real healthWhich countries have successfully prioritized prevention over profit-driven healthcareThe surprising life expectancy statistics that challenge modern medical narratives***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. ANDY LAZRISDr. Lazris' WebsiteDr. Lazris' Twitter--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 27, 2025 • 15min

The Hardest Parts of Being Human: What Social Media Won't Show You | CWM EP 456

Is standing up for yourself the hardest part of being human? In this episode, Matty challenges social media's portrayal of personal development and reveals what's truly difficult about human relationships. Discover the uncomfortable truths about ego, vulnerability, and genuine connection that social media influencers rarely show on camera.Episode Highlights:What powerful acts does social media deliberately avoid showing?The counterintuitive truth about strength that influencers won't admitWhy the most empowering moments often feel terrible at firstThe surprising fear hiding behind our resistance to vulnerabilityWhat ancient tribal instincts secretly govern modern relationships?***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--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 22, 2025 • 34min

5 Universal Health Habits That Work for Everyone (No Exceptions) | EP 455

Are you missing out on 5 health practices that could transform your wellbeing? Matty shares his controversial claim that these 5 strategies work for everyone, regardless of individual differences. He dives deep into evidence-based practices that challenge conventional wisdom about personalized health approaches.In this episode, we cover:Could this overlooked training method be the key to aging gracefully?Why one controversial food choice sparks heated debate among health professionalsHow mastering an automatic bodily function transforms your entire nervous systemThe surprising connection between your daily beverage habits and stubborn issuesWhat happens in total darkness that most bedrooms aren't providing?***Matty's 4-7-8 Breathwork Exercise***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--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 21, 2025 • 12min

Self-Growth When Nobody's Watching: The Real Test of Personal Development | CWM EP 454

Are you pursuing personal development for yourself or for others? In this episode, Matty explores when personal development truly matters and why your motivation behind it is crucial. He dives deep into the importance of making better choices when nobody is watching and how to determine if you're changing for yourself or for external validation.Key Highlights:Discover the surprising moment when your true self is revealedThe uncomfortable truth about why most transformation journeys failHow your private decisions expose what you truly valueThe unexpected test that reveals your authentic commitment levelWhat happens in those late-night conversations with yourself***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--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 15, 2025 • 12min

PSA: Our First Ever Retreat! Tickets, Dates and All the Details | EP 453

Matty announces the first-ever Healthy Friends Wellness Retreat happening in October 2025 near Melbourne, Australia. This four-day, three-night retreat offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded people while focusing on real weight loss through mindset transformation.Key Highlights on this episode:Announcing our first ever retreat! What to expect: transform limiting beliefs through powerful in-person physical exercisesPlus, guided healing meditations and a special feminine energy circleOnly 11 tickets available with priority access for waitlist membersDesigned with perfect balance of structured activities and personal downtime***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--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 13, 2025 • 21min

Repeated Weight Gain: Why Childhood Trauma leads to Adult Self Sabotage | CWM EP 452

Have you ever worked through trauma yet still find yourself battling the same life challenges repeatedly? Trauma healing often has a missing piece that many people, particularly in the second half of life, overlook entirely. This episode reveals why intellectually understanding your trauma isn't enough and what crucial emotional release work needs to happen for true healing.Key Highlights:Why childhood experiences might be secretly sabotaging your adult decisionsThe surprising gap between knowing your past and healing from itWhat your body holds onto that your mind can't rationalize awayHow your inner child might still be waiting for something essentialThe unexpected balance required for breaking through long-standing patterns***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--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 8, 2025 • 54min

Reversing the 'Irreversible': The Truth About Crohn's, Colitis, and IBD with Josh Dech | EP 451

Are your gut issues actually autoimmune, genetic, or just "bad luck" as doctors claim? In this episode, Josh Dech challenges conventional medical wisdom about gut diseases and reveals why Crohn's, Colitis, and IBD might be completely reversible. Discover the three root causes behind all human illness and why your diagnosis might not be as permanent as you've been told.Key Highlights:Shocking statistics: gut disease rates have increased 3000% since the 1950s.The medical system's approach to gut issues compared to stepping on nailsWhy labeling gut conditions as "autoimmune" or "genetic" might be completely wrongThe four stages of autoimmune disease development nobody is talking aboutHow generational dysbiosis is slowly diminishing our gut microbiome diversity over timeJosh shares his personal journey from suicidal thoughts to gut health transformationThe surprising connection between gut health and depression most psychiatrists missWhy toxic indoor air might be a bigger gut health threat than your dietThe innovative theory that could overturn our understanding of autoimmune disease foreverWhat hunter-gatherer tribes teach us about the future of gut healthOne powerful reason to question every diagnosis you receive from doctors***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 JOSH DECH:Josh's Website Josh's InstagramJosh's FacebookJosh's YouTube --Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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Apr 6, 2025 • 20min

7 Hidden Health Scandals You've Never Heard (but need to) | EP 450

Are you ready to have your worldview completely shattered by shocking health revelations? In this milestone 450th episode, Matty dives into seven of the most mind-blowing episodes that challenge conventional health and nutrition dogma. These groundbreaking conversations expose hidden truths about nutrition science, brain health, and pharmaceutical industries that most people never question.Key Highlights:Religious influences secretly shaped modern nutrition guidelines since the 1800sFarming chemicals potentially linked to nearly all contemporary health problemsBrain injury impacts extend far beyond what most people realizeThe truth behind Ozempic and weight loss medications remains largely hiddenScientific fraud underpins decades of Alzheimer's research and treatments***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***LISTEN TO THESE 7 PODCAST EPISODES:EP 207APPLE PODCAST LINKSPOTIFY LINKEP 281APPLE PODCAST LINKSPOTIFY LINKEP 375APPLE PODCAST LINKSPOTIFY LINKEP 399APPLE PODCAST LINKSPOTIFY LINKEP 429APPLE PODCAST LINKSPOTIFY LINKEP 431APPLE PODCAST LINKSPOTIFY LINKEP 435APPLE PODCAST LINKSPOTIFY LINK--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

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