Do you ever feel like you're living for other people's expectations? Many of us embark on health journeys, but are we doing it for the right reasons? This episode challenges you to consider if your motivations for getting healthy are truly intrinsic. In this episode, we explore: Why true self-acceptance is a key benefit of healthy habits. How to find your "why" behind wanting to get healthy. How to overcoming self-loathing, shame, and guilt so you can grow Making choices that align with your val...
Apr 21, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 350
Is your drive for success fueled by your heart or your ego? This episode explores the difference between chasing after external validation (ego) and connecting with your authentic self (soul). In this enlightening episode, we explore the intricate layers of spirituality, from dissecting the nuances of soul connection to delving into the transformative power of embracing multi-dimensional existence. In this episode we discussed: Questioning the authenticity of heart-centered communities and the p...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 349
Are Kids' Sports Clubs Failing to Promote real Health? Kids' sports clubs and dance groups are missing a massive opportunity to teach children about nutrition and healthy eating habits. This episode discusses the lack of nutritious food options at these venues and calls for change. Key Topics Covered: The prevalence of junk food sold at kids' sports clubs The importance of building positive associations in children Sports clubs can partner with parents and nutritionists to offer healthy food opt...
Apr 14, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Want to Change Your Life? Here's How. This episode equips you with powerful strategies to jumpstart your personal development journey and unpacks the dark side of personal development: spiritual narcissism. Discover actionable steps to make meaningful change and create a life you love. In this episode we cover: Embrace the Power of Consistency: Focus on steady progress for lasting results. Prioritize Self-Care: Nourish your well-being with healthy habits. Don't Wait for Motivation: Take action f...
Apr 09, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 347
Is Social Media Ruining Your Sex Life? Social media can negatively impact sexual confidence and intimacy in relationships. This episode explores how unrealistic body standards portrayed on social media can lead to partners feeling inadequate and dissatisfied with each other. We chat about: Idealized social media bodies create unrealistic partner expectations, harming sexual confidence Many influencers rely on cosmetic procedures, Photoshop, creating unattainable appearances Men on social media o...
Apr 07, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Craving chocolate but confused by all the choices? This episode dives deep into the world of chocolate, the science of chocolate, separating fact from fiction to help you make informed choices. Join me in uncovering the truth behind the health benefits and drawbacks of this delicious treat. Here's a quick glimpse of what you'll learn: Secret Sugar: Supermarket treats - are they hiding something? Dark Chocolate Hero: Can chocolate REALLY boost your brain and heart? Sugar Crash Alert: Is your favo...
Apr 02, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Ever wondered why comfort and pleasure could be holding you back from your health goals? In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind sugar cravings, instant gratification, and how our pursuit of comfort can sabotage our health goals. In this episode we cover: The psychology of pleasure and comfort The consequences of sacrificing long-term health for instant gratification Taking ownership of one's health and making proactive choices Strategies for creating discomfort to build resilience a...
Mar 31, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Curious about the link between past traumas and present-day eating behaviors? Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the intricate relationship between trauma, nutrition, and binge eating habits, offering insights and strategies for healing and transformation. In this conversation we talk about: Understanding the role of past traumas in shaping current eating behaviors. Exploring the connection between trauma responses and food as a coping mechanism. The profound impact of past ...
Mar 26, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Do you find yourself struggling to stay motivated and committed to your goals, especially when faced with challenges or lack of immediate drive? In this episode, Matty shares a powerful strategy to cultivate persistent motivation by tapping into deeper layers of meaning and purpose. Setting goals is just the starting point; to truly achieve and sustain your desired outcomes, you need to uncover the profound "why" behind your goals. In this episode we cover: Understand that single-layer motivatio...
Mar 24, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Are you curious about how to become more resilient? Or maybe, create stronger, more resilient kids? In this episode we delve into the harsh realities of modern life and how everyone is too “cushy” and how it's detrimental to our physical and mental well-being, and we also explore strategies for creating lasting change. Here are the key takeaways: Misguided approaches to self-esteem: Overemphasis on self-esteem without acknowledging the challenges of reality can lead to problems later in life. Di...
Mar 19, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Have you set yourself up for failure with unrealistic health goals? If you said yes then we have a framework for you that sets realistic weight loss expectations, avoiding common diet pitfalls, and changing your lifestyle long-term. You’ll also be introduced to the "problem mountain" and why understanding it will mean you achieve your health and weight loss goals. Key topics covered: Drawing your "problem mountain" - visualize and map out the years/months it took you to gain the weight. Jumping ...
Mar 17, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 340
Getting to the Root Cause - Should You See a Doctor or Nutritionist? Struggling with unresolved health issues? Learn when to seek medical treatment versus nutritional therapy. Functional medicine practitioner Reed Davis explains how to know if your symptoms require conventional medical care or if a natural, food-based approach can help resolve the root causes. Key topics covered: The profit-driven medical system that treats symptoms, not causes Specialized lab testing to uncover hidden food into...
Mar 12, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Should you be snacking between meals or is it unnecessary? The evolution of snacking recommendations over recent decades has been confusing to say the least but do you know whether your snacking is driven by biological needs or psychological habits? Here we outline 3 key reasons people tend to snack. In this episode we talk about: Historical snacking habits of early humans vs constant modern-day access to food Blurred lines between emotional eating and sugar addiction Importance of adequate prot...
Mar 10, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 338
Are you struggling with your health? It might be a lot more than your diet and just getting old. It could be something you’ve never even heard or thought of: kinesiology, a branch of physiology that takes things to a whole new level. It is a modality of medicine or health care that factors in energy healing, intuition, women's health across menstrual cycles, and more. In this episode we discussed: What is Kinesiology and how it works to identify subconscious blocks in the body Using muscle testi...
Mar 05, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 337
Do you unconsciously sabotage your own health goals? In this episode, Matty examines why we often rebel against diet rules and how it relates back to our inner child that wants to resist external control and oppression. This is what we covered in this episode: Diet rules come from an authoritative perspective which can trigger rebellion in our inner child. We want to rebel against external control and exert our own agency - this often plays out through food choices. Why having and letting go of ...
Mar 03, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 336
Feeling stuck and unsure how to design a life that you really want to live? Renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini shares powerful insights and practical tools in this episode to help you break free and become your authentic self. On this episode we covered: Prioritizing Life Values: Insights on how aligning with one's highest values leads to a more meaningful and fulfilled life. Impact of AI on Human Experience: The influence of AI on daily life, contrasting its potential for good wh...
Feb 27, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 335
Stuck in a rut of unhealthy habits? You're not alone! This episode of "How to Not Get Sick and Die" dives deep into the surprising science behind what drives our behaviors, revealing why simple willpower often fails. Host Matty Lansdown explores the hidden connections between your past, brain chemistry, and the habits you struggle with. On this episode we talked about: Why habits are more than just actions: They stem from deeper needs and serve a purpose, even if unhealthy. Uncover the "why" for...
Feb 25, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 334
Feeling trapped in a cycle of unhealthy food and drink choices? This episode unravels the complex factors behind them, revealing it's more than just a lack of willpower or personal failing. Join Matty Lansdown and Sarah Rusbatch, author of "Beyond Booze," as they crack open a thought-provoking conversation on the rising dangers of alcohol consumption for women in their 40s, 50s and 60s. In this episode we talked about: Beyond Blame: It's not you alone! Factors like aggressive marketing, price ma...
Feb 20, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 333
Feeling stuck in your wellness journey? Curious about how social media might be impacting your health goals? This episode dives deep into the surprising influence of online "tribes" and how curated feeds can sabotage your progress. On this episode we cover: Social media personas are just that - personas. Don't compare your reality to carefully crafted highlight reels. Unrealistic inspiration can breed negativity. Following extremes on the "health spectrum" can lead to discouragement and self-dou...
Feb 18, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 332
Do you or your male partner have low motivation? Is every day a grind and a struggle? Is sexual stimulation difficult with a human but you seem to be able to figure it out when you watch porn? There is a lot about the modern world that has messed men up and low testosterone is one of them. It creeps in, so subtly over many years and then we blame it on psychological and mental health challenges (which may also be present) but it appears that many men find their mojo for life in all aspects when ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 331
Are you stuck in a cycle of emotional eating, struggling to break free from unhealthy habits? In this episode, we delve into the complexities of emotionalizing behaviors and give you a practical strategy to shift from overthinking to empowered action. This episode tackles the surprising challenge of over-analyzing our emotions and offers a powerful tool to break free. Here's what you'll learn: The Hidden Trap of Emotionalization: While understanding your emotions is crucial, getting stuck in "wh...
Feb 11, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 330
We hear that 90% of the immune system lives in the gut - but what happens if your diet destroys that gut? Does it then destroy the immune system? It’s a worthwhile question to ask and with all of the chemicals in our house, our car, our water and our food, it’s never been more important to get ahead of the problems, fix your gut and make a goal of dying quietly in your sleep at a really old age (instead of dying slowly for 30 years full of medication). Gut health and diets that improve diversity...
Feb 06, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Feeling Overwhelmed by Health Choices? Master Your Health with One Tweak a Week! Do you find yourself paralyzed by the endless advice on what to change for better health? It can feel like there is an absolute ton of things you’re not doing but need to be.. It’s overwhelming. So to get on top of it, this episode offers a refreshing, achievable approach: how to know what to focus on so that you can sustain the changes for the rest of your life. On this Episode we covered: Ditch the overwhelm: No m...
Feb 04, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 328
Is this documentary propaganda or good science? You Are What You Eat is Netflix’s latest series about how plant based and vegan diets are superior to the natural human diet, that being omnivore - plants and meat. There is a lot of controversial stuff in the TV series and throughout this episode I’ll show you how to see the forest for the trees as much of the poor data is in fact presented right there on screen but it’s packaged in a way that makes you think it’s all fine and dandy. There’s a lot...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 327
Do you go ALL IN on a new health change? If the answer is yes then you may be self sabotaging by dreaming too big. Weird I know. Especially when the personal empowerment industry often touts the old, “Go big or go home”. For most, failure is the most common experience they have with weight loss and health and so I’m here to explain why and show you a better way! On today’s episode we chat about: How survival psychology is leading to self sabotage Pushing yourself too far out of the comfort zone ...
Jan 28, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 326
Are your hormones out of whack? These days women as young as 25 are requiring hormone therapy and that is not good. The modern world is so devastating for our hormonal system that bears the brunt of it. The problem is, that happens slowly and so it’s easy to miss the signs or blame other things and when you finally do realise, things are really wrong. That’s why today, we’re discussing hormones, how to protect yourself, what to do with hormone therapy and how to get your body back to where it us...
Jan 23, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 325
Need someone to push you out of your comfort zone? Then put your helmet on and listen to this episode because it’s going to hit hard. If you’re triggered or offended, good, maybe you needed it. Now let’s get to work. On this episode I talk about: Sucking it up and doing the work Not letting yourself down again Why you gotta get used to discomfort or accept a life of obesity and disease *** PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat...
Jan 21, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 324
Do you find behaviour change really difficult surrounding food? If so, you’re not alone. It’s really difficult to stick to any type of behaviour change with food and it’s not just because you’re weak and pathetic.. In fact, that has almost nothing to do with it and in this episode we talk about the local community and environmental factors that make it so very difficult for you to be a healthy person. In this episode we cover: How your community is holding you back from changing you diet Why sup...
Jan 16, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Do the scales determine whether you’re going to feel good or bad about yourself? If you said Yes but still use them. This episode is for you. We gotta make a change because the number on that little square device is going to harass you until the day you die, or, until you throw them in the bin. There is a far better way to measure and track your healthy progress and that’s what we talk about in this episode. On this episode we talk about: The mindset behind using the scales as a measure of healt...
Jan 14, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 322
Have you tried to eat less and move more? Did it work? Maybe for a little while until it didn’t or things even started to go backwards! In a world as complex and toxic as the one we’ve created for ourselves the effect on the human body is equally complex and toxic and so it’s no longer as simple as just fixing the food to burn the body fat. In this episode I walk you through 7 areas of weight loss that are NOT nutrition or food related that might help you solve your own challenges once and for a...
Jan 09, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 321
