Welcome to Carbon Coaching: Confidence Beyond the Mirror—the podcast for people who are tired of fad diets, quick fixes, and bullshit fitness advice.
Hosted by Matt Sloper, online fitness coach and founder of Carbon Coaching, this show goes beyond surface-level transformation. It’s about the mindset shifts, the uncomfortable truths, and the hard-fought wins that come from choosing yourself day after day.
Each episode is a raw, honest conversation blending expert coaching with personal life experience. From sustainable weight loss and building physical strength to reclaiming confidence in your body, your routine, and your relationships then this podcast is here to challenge your excuses, empower your decisions, and help you build a body and life you actually feel proud of.
If you’re over 30, stuck in a rut, and ready to show up for yourself, you’re in the right place.
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Welcome to Carbon Coaching: Confidence Beyond the Mirror—the podcast for people who are tired of fad diets, quick fixes, and bullshit fitness advice.
Hosted by Matt Sloper, online fitness coach and founder of Carbon Coaching, this show goes beyond surface-level transformation. It’s about the mindset shifts, the uncomfortable truths, and the hard-fought wins that come from choosing yourself day after day.
Each episode is a raw, honest conversation blending expert coaching with personal life experience. From sustainable weight loss and building physical strength to reclaiming confidence in your body, your routine, and your relationships then this podcast is here to challenge your excuses, empower your decisions, and help you build a body and life you actually feel proud of.
If you’re over 30, stuck in a rut, and ready to show up for yourself, you’re in the right place.
Think creatine is just for men? In this episode, I break down why women naturally have lower creatine stores, what the latest science says about supplementation, and why creatine could be a game changer for your strength, recovery, and long term health.
Still think eating healthy is too expensive? In this episode, I break down how much the average person in the UK spends on booze, coffee, and takeaways, and compare it to the actual cost of cooking healthy, protein-packed meals at home.
it’s not a money problem..it’s a priorities problem.
If you’ve been eating less and doing more cardio but your fat loss has completely stalled, this episode is your wakeup call. I'm going to break down why under-eating and over-training sabotage results, why strength and protein are the real fat-loss drivers, and how to finally start seeing progress again, without starving yourself or living on a treadmill.
Think losing weight will finally make you confident? Think again. In this episode, I break down why confidence isn’t just about the number on the scale, what actually builds self-belief, and how you can start developing unshakable confidence long before you hit your goal weight.
Saying you don’t have time is the biggest lie holding you back from the body, energy, and confidence you want.
In this episode, I break down why “no time” isn’t the real problem, the cost of believing it, and the simple strategies to finally take control of your time and your health.
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood (and most neglected) aspects of your fitness journey: rest.We’ll dive into the science behind rest times between sets, what’s actually happening in your body during that recovery period, and how different training styles (hypertrophy, strength, power) require different approaches to rest.
If you ever feel like your sessions are abit lack luster or that you dont have the energy then this one is for you. To get the most from every workout you need to be fuelling yourself and this episode is an extract from one of our live coaching calls inside our client community !
Here's my breakdown of the seminar I was was fortunate to attend at The Cult Fitness Society in Rawai yesterday.
The talk was led by world HYROX champions Ida Mathilde & Michael Sandbach - and consisted of the biggest deep dive of training, recovery, nutrition, supplementation & mindset.
I wanted to give you a condensed version that you can understand and implement into your own training routine no matter if you compete or just want to improve your fitness then this is going to be GOLD!
Forget the fad diets and quick fixes... in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what works for fat loss in 2025, whether you should lose weight fast or slow (with research to back it up), and the real reasons people keep falling off before they see results.
Still not seeing the results you want? Tired of feeling constantly hungry and frustrated that your body isn’t changing, despite eating “healthy”?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about protein: why it’s the most important macronutrient for fat loss, toning up, and keeping your hunger in check. We’ll crush the myths, dive into the science, and give you real, actionable steps to fix your diet
I didn’t move to Thailand for a holiday, I moved because something had to change.
In this episode, I open up about what led to my decision to start a new chapter abroad and how it became a commitment to building a life that actually makes me feel alive again. If you’ve been feeling stuck, drained, or disconnected from your own goals, this one’s for you. It’s not about moving countries,it’s about finally choosing you.
You’re crushing it in your career but feel like you’ve lost control of your body. You’ve tried the diets, the gym plans, the “clean eating”but nothing sticks.
In this episode, I speak directly to the grafters who’re tired of feeling uncomfortable, low on energy, and frustrated by a lack of results. If you’re ready to ditch the fads, get honest with yourself, and follow a structured plan that actually fits your life, this one’s for you.
Worried summer is going to undo all your fat loss progress? In this episode, I break down exactly how to navigate BBQs, pub gardens, and sunny weekends without stacking on kilos. We dive into alcohol strategy, how to handle social events without guilt, and the mindset shift you need to actually enjoy summer while staying on track. If you want to live your life and still feel confident in your body, this is the episode you need.
Still letting the scale dictate your mood, motivation, and whether or not you “deserve” to keep going?
In this episode, I break down why relying on scale weight alone is one of the biggest mistakes people make on a fat loss journey. From hormonal shifts to water retention to body recomposition, I’ll show you why the scale doesn’t tell the full story and what you should be tracking instead.
If you’re ready to stop spiralling every time your weight fluctuates, this is your episode.
Think you’re barely eating but still not losing weight? In this episode, I break down how untracked snacking and grazing are sabotaging your fat loss. Inspired by a client message that perfectly captures what so many people struggle with, we talk about the real reason your progress has stalled. Im going to teach you how to finally take control by tracking what’s actually going in your mouth. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being honest.
In this episode, I share a powerful message from one of our clients that proves just how much your actions impact those around you...especially kids.
Whether you realise it or not, your choices are shaping the people closest to you. If you’ve ever questioned whether your fitness journey matters beyond yourself, this is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.
Still doing the same YouTube circuit with the same light dumbbells for every exercise?
In this episode, I break down why that’s holding you back from actually “toning up,” what that phrase really means, and how to get way more out of your workouts by training each muscle group with the intensity it actually needs. If you want to see real change, not just get sweaty...this one’s for you.
In this episode, I call out the harsh truth: you’re not in a calorie deficit....you’re just not tracking. We dive into the real reason fat loss stalls, the power of having actual data, and why guessing your food intake is like trusting a doctor who skips the tests. If you’re ready to stop lying to yourself and finally take control, this is the wake-up call you need.
In this episode, I sit down to share the powerful journey of our client Mel who just placed 2nd in her very first strongwoman competition.
But this isn’t just about lifting heavy. This is about the 7 months of inner work Mel committed to: battling self-doubt, rebuilding confidence, and learning to show herself love and compassion along the way. If you’ve ever struggled to believe you’re capable of more, Mel’s story will hit deep.
Think skipping meals will help you lose weight faster? Think again. In this episode, I break down why starving yourself during the day leads to crashes, cravings, and overeating and how spreading your meals out can actually make fat loss easier, more sustainable, and way less stressful.
Welcome to Carbon Coaching: Confidence Beyond the Mirror—the podcast for people who are tired of fad diets, quick fixes, and bullshit fitness advice.
Hosted by Matt Sloper, online fitness coach and founder of Carbon Coaching, this show goes beyond surface-level transformation. It’s about the mindset shifts, the uncomfortable truths, and the hard-fought wins that come from choosing yourself day after day.
Each episode is a raw, honest conversation blending expert coaching with personal life experience. From sustainable weight loss and building physical strength to reclaiming confidence in your body, your routine, and your relationships then this podcast is here to challenge your excuses, empower your decisions, and help you build a body and life you actually feel proud of.
If you’re over 30, stuck in a rut, and ready to show up for yourself, you’re in the right place.
