Episode 11

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Published on:

16th Feb 2026

No time, burned out & stuck: Why doing it all is holding you back

If “I don’t have time” is your most-used sentence…while you’re also exhausted, overwhelmed and secretly scared of burning out again, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Weight Loss Podcast, we pull apart what’s really going on when you feel like you have to do everything perfectly or there’s no point doing anything at all.


We talk about:


- Why trying to overhaul your entire life in one hit always ends the same way: burnout, guilt and another restart.


- The mental load of work, kids, home, health and why your brain is already full before you even think about the gym.


- How “I’ll start when things calm down” keeps you stuck for years.


- The power of a few simple non-negotiables – tiny anchors that keep you steady when life gets chaotic.


- How to build a routine that fits your real life, not the fantasy version in your head.


If you’re sick of starting strong and crashing a few weeks later, or feeling like the only way to change is to run yourself into the ground, this episode will help you swap doing it all for doing what matters…consistently.


🎧 Hit play to learn how to create anchors you can actually stick to, even on your busiest days.


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We made a comprehensive training that walks through the four biggest reasons people stay stuck in the weight loss cycle and what to do instead to make sure you are moving in the right direction consistently.

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About the Podcast

The Weight Loss Podcast
Real-world, no-BS weight loss with people who have done it themselves
The Weight Loss Podcast is a podcast focused on helping you lose the weight and never find it again in a realistic, sustainable and healthy way.

Hosts Matt and Courtney are a married couple who together have lost a combined 105kg/230lbs between them.

They'll share their own inspirational stories of weight loss and the mindset struggles behind it, as well as interview real people just like you who will share their own stories of struggle and success.

Along with tips, tools, resources and support to help you achieve your own goals, you'll get your questions answered in our regular Q&A segment!

If you've just started your weight loss journey, are well on your way through it or are maintaining your success and are looking to connect with like-minded people, this show is for you.

Matt and Courtney bring their own individual perspectives from a male and female point of view and aren't afraid to voice their opinions with each other so you can guarantee this show will be raw, real and relatable!