

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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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"

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"

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
Eating for Two: How Choline, Iodine, and Folate Shape Your Baby's Brain Development with Lily Nichols | EP 449
Are you getting the right nutritional advice during pregnancy for you and your growing baby? This episode features pregnancy nutrition expert Lily Nichols, who challenges conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and reveals why they're decades behind current research. Discover the critical nutrients most pregnant women are missing and how to optimize your diet for the healthiest possible pregnancy.Key Highlights:Conventional prenatal nutrition focuses on what to avoid, not what's beneficialWhy the 17-year gap between research and clinical practice hurts mothersVitamin A in pregnancy – is liver really dangerous?The choline revelation most prenatal vitamins and doctors completely overlookHow fish consumption during pregnancy affects baby's brain developmentHow mercury concerns are overblown when selenium is present in seafoodThe leading preventable cause of intellectual disability worldwideWhy first trimester morning sickness doesn't doom your baby's developmentThe folate versus folic acid debate and why your MTHFR status mattersWhy vegetarian and vegan pregnancies present serious nutritional challengesThe game-changing breakfast habit that transforms energy levels and cravings***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 LILY NICHOLSLily’s WebsiteLily’s InstagramLily’s Facebook--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 30, 2025 • 12min
PSA! The Newborn Bubble: Life After a 7-Day Labor | EP 448
Have you been wondering what happened with that pregnancy journey we've been sharing? After months of anticipation, this special episode finally reveals the arrival of Gabriel Raja Lansdown through an incredible home birth experience. Matty shares intimate details about becoming a first-time parent and the profound, unexpected love that comes with it.In this episode:Home birth at 42 weeks - drug-free, natural, and "absolutely incredible"The surprising "newborn bubble" that changes everything about prioritiesFrom business-focused ambition to discovering what was missing all alongWhy they chose a full lotus birth with placenta attachedThe beautiful story behind Gabriel Raja Lansdowne's meaningful nameIf you've been following episodes 400 and 433 where we first announced the pregnancy and shared updates, this is the culmination of that journey.Listen to Episode 400: Pregnancy AnnouncementListen to Episode 433: Pregnancy UpdateRead about our wild 7 day birth story***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"

Mar 25, 2025 • 54min
Feed Your Mind: Revolutionary Approaches to Mental Health with Dr. Drew Ramsey | EP 447
Could food be the missing link in your mental health treatment plan? In this episode, Matty speaks with Dr. Drew Ramsey, a pioneering psychiatrist who's revolutionizing mental health treatment through nutrition. Their conversation explores the fascinating intersection of food, brain health, and modern psychiatry, offering practical insights for better mental fitness.Episode Highlights:Nutritional psychiatry bridges the gap between traditional medicine and food scienceTraditional masculinity gets a refreshing reframe through the lens of mental fitnessDiscover why cooking skills might be crucial for men's emotional healthPrison violence decreased when inmates received brain-focused nutrition interventionsLearn how everyday foods contain powerful compounds that impact your brain chemistryThe concerning reality of America's approach to feeding children's developing brainsMental fitness offers actionable alternatives to medication-only approaches for depressionConnection between omega-3 fats and depression might change your seafood choicesFind out why Dr. Ramsey considers men's cooking abilities essential masculine evolutionExperience the vulnerability of a psychiatrist openly discussing his own panic attacksExplore nine evidence-based tenets for building sustainable mental health habits***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. DREW RAMSEYDr. Ramsey’s WebsiteDr. Ramsey’s Instagram --Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 23, 2025 • 16min
Why Controversial Health Topics Are Destroying This Podcast | EP 446
Did you know some podcasters pay to remove negative reviews? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the podcasting industry and share some surprising behind-the-scenes insights. Your host opens up about the challenges of maintaining an authentic, free podcast while facing targeted negative reviews.Episode Highlights:Discover the hidden deals between major podcasters and platformsLearn why some popular shows maintain perfect five-star ratingsExplore how keyboard warriors impact independent content creatorsUnderstand the real cost of producing free, quality contentFind out how listeners can support shows they truly value***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"

Mar 18, 2025 • 49min
The Science of Self-Hatred with Harvard Psychiatrist Dr Blaise Aguirre | EP 445
What if the path to truly liking yourself requires unlearning everything you think you know? In this profound conversation with Dr. Blaise Aguirre from McLean Hospital, we dive deep into the complex relationship between self-hatred, modern parenting, and mental health. Dr. Aguirre shares groundbreaking insights from his 25 years of psychiatry experience and his latest book "I Hate Myself," challenging conventional wisdom about emotional well-being.Key Highlights:Psychiatry's approach to mental health and medicationWhy solving life's problems might be simpler than we make itHow modern technology and endless choices are reshaping children's emotional developmentThe impact of praising successful siblings on a child's self-worthWhy teaching kids to do laundry could be more valuable than protecting themThe connection between perfectionism and attributing success to pure luckA fascinating perspective on why thinking might be humanity's design flawWhat cold plunges and grocery bags reveal about long-term health habitsThe untold story of how highly sensitive people navigate emotional challengesWhy telling children "everything will be okay" might not be helpful***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. BLAISE AGUIRREDr. Aguirre’s WebsiteDr. Aguirre’s Twitter--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 16, 2025 • 9min
Food as Medicine: Why Natural Healing Often Fails | CWM EP 444
Why do so many people fail when using food as medicine? In this episode, Matty challenges common misconceptions about nutritional therapy and reveals why this powerful healing approach often gets dismissed as "hippie nonsense." He shares a revolutionary framework that could transform how we think about food's therapeutic potential and explains why timing and consistency matter more than we realize.Key Highlights:The reason your body might be rejecting natural healing approachesWhat ancient wisdom and modern medicine unexpectedly have in commonThe factor sabotaging your nutritional therapy successWhy variety in your diet might actually be working against you***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"

Mar 11, 2025 • 38min
The Food Label Reading App: Food Companies Can’t Hide Now with Dietician Julie Ruelle | EP 443
Did you know that over 70% of products in American grocery stores are ultra-processed? In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden world of food manufacturing with Julie Ruelle, a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience. She reveals insights about food dyes, international food standards, and introduces an innovative app that's helping consumers make healthier choices at the supermarket.Key Highlights:Discover why European countries ban ingredients that are still common in AmericaThe surprising truth behind "healthy" foods and their deceptive marketing strategiesHow artificial food dyes impact children's behavior and concentration levelsExplore the stark differences between Spanish and American food manufacturing practicesLearn about the dramatic increase in supermarket products since the 1950sUncover the real reason why seemingly healthy snacks might be harming youWhy reading ingredient labels might not be enough anymoreThe connection between processed foods and rising healthcare costsHow technology is revolutionizing the way we shop for healthy food***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***Get a Full Year of Premium GoCoCo App Access - Exclusive Offer!GoCoCo is currently available in the US and Spain.iOS: Redeem your premium access here >> GoCoCo AppUse code: MATTYAndroid: Open the GoCoCo app and use the code MATTY(Each code lasts 90 days, but can be redeemed 4 times for a full year!)***Where to find JULIE RUELLEWebsite--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Mar 9, 2025 • 15min
Why Knowledge Isn't Enough with The Real Weight Loss Coach | CWM EP 442
Are you tired of yo-yo dieting and still not seeing lasting results? In this episode, Matty reveals why traditional weight loss approaches often fail and introduces a revolutionary perspective on achieving sustainable transformation. He challenges conventional wisdom about nutrition education and explores the hidden factors that truly drive our relationship with food.Key Highlights:Discover why knowing what to eat isn't actually the key to transformationThe willpower that the weight loss industry ignoresLearn how your body tells a deeper story beyond the numberWhy focusing on "real" weight might change everything you thought***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"


