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: physiques, outfits, “perfect form” police and the influencer circus workouts.

- What to actually do the moment you walk in so you feel prepared, not lost.

- A simple 2-day starter program using basic machines so you can walk in, follow the plan, and walk out confident.

If you’ve been stuck in “I’ll start Monday” because the gym feels intimidating, this conversation will help you trade panic for a clear plan and a couple of small wins every time you show up.

And if you’d like support building this into your real life—not some fantasy schedule, we’ll show you how we do that with clients inside The Weight Loss Podcast Academy.

If you'd like to get your hands on the starter plan we walk you through in this episode, email us at podcast@theweightlosspodcast.com

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right there with you via coaching, accountability, support and guidance from us personally. We accept clients via application only and work with people for a minimum of 12+ months (most stay for 2-3 years).

NOTE - we accept roughly 4% of applications we receive. What we do isn't for everyone and we are very selective as to who we invest our own time, energy and expertise into. Results guaranteed if you are accepted. This is best-in-industry education, coaching and...

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 compare them so you can see changes the scales miss.

Strength levels – why getting stronger is a huge green flag and how to track your lifts without overthinking it.

Day-to-day energy – a simple way to log how you feel so you can connect your habits to your focus, mood and patience.

This one’s for you if the scales control your headspace, you’ve had “F**k it” days after a bad weigh-in, and you’re tired of feeling like nothing is working.

By the end you’ll know exactly what to track, how to track it, and how to build a progress dashboard that keeps you going...even when the scales bounce around.

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right there with you via coaching, accountability, support and guidance from us personally. We accept clients via application only and work with people for a minimum of 12+ months (most stay for 2-3 years).

NOTE - we accept roughly 4% of applications we receive. What we do isn't for everyone and we are very selective as to who we invest our own time, energy and expertise into. Results guaranteed if you are accepted. This is best-in-industry education, coaching and accountability. It is not cheap.

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 down the patterns that quietly sabotage progress and show you how to break free from them for good.

They share the mindset and habits that helped them and their clients finally lose the weight and keep it off.

This isn’t about quick fixes or 28-day challenges. It’s about understanding yourself, building awareness, and learning what it actually takes to create lasting change.

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right there with you via coaching, accountability, support and guidance from us personally. We accept clients via application only and work with people for a minimum of 12+ months (most stay for 2-3 years).

NOTE - we accept roughly 4% of applications we receive. What we do isn't for everyone and we are very selective as to who we invest our own time, energy and expertise into. Results guaranteed if you are accepted. This is best-in-industry education, coaching and accountability. It is not cheap.

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 the realities of lasting change. And together with the three fundamentals; consistent training, nutrition planning, and accountability you’ll see how the right goal becomes the engine that drives consistency.

This is the blueprint for anyone who wants a result that lasts. You know how rare that is as much as we do.

What You’ll Learn...

• Why weak or generic/surface-level goals collapse the moment life gets hard
• How to pinpoint the real pain driving your desire to change
• The difference between “I need to” and “I want to” and why it matters
• How the right goal fuels sacrifice, discipline, and follow-through
• Why your timeframe must reflect your lifestyle, history, and reality
• How the 3 fundamentals keep your goal alive after the excitement fades

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right there with you via coaching, accountability, support and guidance from us personally. We accept clients via application only and work with people for a minimum of 12+ months (most stay for 2-3 years).

NOTE - we accept roughly 4% of applications we receive. What we do isn't for everyone and we are very selective as to who we invest our own time, energy and expertise into. Results guaranteed if you are accepted. This is best-in-industry education,...

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 new habits because the hard truth is: If nothing changes, nothing changes.

We share the emotional, uncomfortable, and empowering journey of choosing change over excuses.

You’ll learn why shortcuts fail, how habits shape your future, and what it really means to “choose your hard.”

Perfect for you if you’re constantly starting over, stuck in a plateau, or sick of quick fixes that don’t last.

You will learn…

• Habits that keep you stuck
• Why change feels scary (and why that’s normal)
• “Choosing your hard” the truth behind sacrifice
• How to avoid the quick-fix trap
• Why consistency is greater than perfection every single time

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right there with you via coaching, accountability, support and guidance from us personally. We accept clients via application only and work with people for a minimum of 12+ months (most stay for 2-3 years).

NOTE - we accept roughly 4% of applications we receive. What we do isn't for everyone and we are very selective as to who we invest our own time, energy and expertise into. Results guaranteed if you are accepted. This is best-in-industry education, coaching and accountability. It is not cheap.

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—inside the gym, in your day-to-day energy, and in the habits that actually stick.

You’ll hear real client stories, Matt & Courtney’s own missteps and wins, and clear next actions so you know what to double down on while results still feel invisible.

In this episode, we teach you…

- How to spot the subtle shifts that mean your plan is working (even when photos and scales are stubborn).

- The difference between “noise” and real progress—so you stop second-guessing yourself.

- What to keep doing, what to tweak, and how to stay consistent without calorie counting or quick fixes.

-The mindset reframe that keeps you moving when motivation drops.

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right there with you via coaching, accountability, support and guidance from us personally. We accept clients via application only and work with people for a minimum of 12+ months (most stay for 2-3 years).

NOTE - we accept roughly 4% of applications we receive. What we do isn't for everyone and we are very selective as to who we invest our own time, energy and expertise into. Results guaranteed if you are accepted. This is best-in-industry education, coaching and accountability. It is not cheap.

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 strategies that work.

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right there with you via coaching, accountability, support and guidance from us personally. We accept clients via application only and work with people for a minimum of 12+ months (most stay for 2-3 years).

NOTE - we accept roughly 4% of applications we receive. What we do isn't for everyone and we are very selective as to who we invest our own time, energy and expertise into. Results guaranteed if you are accepted. This is best-in-industry education, coaching and accountability. It is not cheap.

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 — they are the foundation of every lasting transformation.

They share personal stories, coaching insights, and a few laughs as they explore why weight loss is never just about food or fitness — it’s about your mindset, habits, and how you handle life when it gets messy.

Because when you change the person, the results always follow.

Or as Matt puts it best:

“The shape you’re in is a reflection of what you’ve been doing — and who you’ve been being. Change the person, and the result will follow.”

Across these episodes, Matt and Courtney hammer home a consistent truth: Weight loss is the byproduct of mindset mastery.

To succeed long-term, you need to:

Develop resilience to push through discomfort.

Build consistency through imperfect but persistent effort.

Take accountability for your time and choices.

Practice honesty — with yourself, your coach, and your habits.

Address the real issues beneath the surface: stress, priorities, emotions, and self-neglect.

Matt’s philosophy reframes motivation:

“When your goals are tied to something emotionally powerful—whether it’s pride, relief, or personal growth—you don’t need to chase motivation. The emotional weight of the goal carries you forward.”

How we can help you -

• Calories Not Included – 87 fast, flexible and family-friendly recipes for people who are sick of weighing their lettuce.

These recipes have been hand-picked by us out of our coaching program for busy people who want to look, feel and function better...without living by a set of rules and without the diet drama.

You receive the book via instant digital download/email, and the book itself is ready to be printed for those who prefer their copies physical!

• The Weight Loss Podcast Classroom – Our structured, affordable 12-week introductory education and support program proven to help busy people like you know exactly where to start, how to get on track and stay on track.

Get started on a proven step-by-step path to taking control over your emotional eating, building healthy and sustainable habits that give you energy every day, improve your strength, fitness, body shape and confidence — without counting calories, following some silly unsustainable diet, dodgy supplements, expensive medications or feeling like you have to exercise for 300 hours per week.

You will learn more in 12 weeks than you have the past 5-10 years when it comes to exercise, nutrition, habits and real, sustainable healthy change. That's our promise to you. This program is perfect for absolute beginners and/or people on a super tight budget. Please note it is not a coaching program.

• The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – If you need personalised support as well as accountability, education, structure and direction from Matt and Courtney themselves, then get all the details on The Weight Loss Podcast Academy here.

This is our coaching program where we teach you everything you need to know and we do it right...