Humble Warrior Project Mon, 19 May 2025 00:05:15 -0400 http://www.humblewarriornutrition.com.au en-au © 2025 Humble Warrior Project yes f13f81c7-2b03-52d5-9703-1ab52ada1b70 Matt Williams episodic true Welcome to The Humble Warrior Project — the podcast for dads who refuse to settle.

If you're in your 30s or 40s, feeling stretched thin between work, family, and the quiet voice in your head saying “there’s more in you”… this is your home.

Hosted by Matt Williams — nutritionist, ex-Army mechanic, strength coach, and dad of two — this show blends raw honesty with real strategies to help everyday men build unstoppable energy, functional strength, and the mental toughness to lead their families by example.

Each week, you’ll hear solo episodes packed with no-BS insights on training, nutrition, and mindset… plus real conversations with humble warriors: dads, coaches, athletes, and everyday legends who walk the talk.

This isn’t about six-packs or strict diets. It’s about becoming the man your kids look up to — strong, proud, and present.

Subscribe now. Let’s become better men, one rep, one habit, and one story at a time.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nutrition, Fitness, Role model, Dad, Health, Coach, Performance, Weight loss, Habits Matt Williams https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1qg8xerl3aowtnlzb0phvxazsfk8?.jpg Humble Warrior Project http://www.humblewarriornutrition.com.au Matt Williams Ep #12 From Power to Precision - The Skill Upgrade you need to take Strength to the next level Ep #12 From Power to Precision - The Skill Upgrade you need to take Strength to the next level You can deadlift a truck and squat the house, but still get humbled by a bar muscle-up? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the key difference between strength and skill—and why being strong doesn’t always mean being capable. If you’re a dad who lifts but struggles with gymnastics, mobility, or body control, I’ll show you how to close the gap with four practical strategies, including the power of deliberate practice. Let’s make you not just strong, but dangerous in all the right ways.

If you want to feel strong, focused, and back in control of your health — hit play. Consistency isn’t a personality trait. It’s a system. Let me show you how to build yours.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered as workshops to gyms in 2025. A NO B.S. approach to Nutrition for Strength and Performance. It will help you to decide the on the first step you need, to take control of your weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> You can deadlift a truck and squat the house, but still get humbled by a bar muscle-up? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the key difference between strength and skill—and why being strong doesn’t always mean being capable. If you’re a dad who lifts but struggles with gymnastics, mobility, or body control, I’ll show you how to close the gap with four practical strategies, including the power of deliberate practice. Let’s make you not just strong, but dangerous in all the right ways.

If you want to feel strong, focused, and back in control of your health — hit play. Consistency isn’t a personality trait. It’s a system. Let me show you how to build yours.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered as workshops to gyms in 2025. A NO B.S. approach to Nutrition for Strength and Performance. It will help you to decide the on the first step you need, to take control of your weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-17185982 Mon, 19 May 2025 14:00:00 +1000 1091 2 12 full false Ep. #11 - 3 gym sessions a week. 15 years straight. 2 kids later — here’s how I did it (and still do) Ep. #11 - 3 gym sessions a week. 15 years straight. 2 kids later — here’s how I did it (and still do) If you’re a busy dad struggling to stick to the gym, this episode is for you. I’ve trained 3x a week for over 15 years — through deployments, business, broken sleep, and raising two young boys. Not because I’m superhuman… but because I follow a simple 3-step system that actually fits real life.

In this episode, I’ll break down the exact routine that keeps me consistent — without relying on motivation, all-or-nothing plans, or workouts I hate. You’ll learn how to redefine success, build momentum, and make training part of your week (even when chaos hits).

If you want to feel strong, focused, and back in control of your health — hit play. Consistency isn’t a personality trait. It’s a system. Let me show you how to build yours.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered as workshops to gyms in 2025. A NO B.S. approach to Nutrition for Strength and Performance. It will help you to decide the on the first step you need, to take control of your weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> If you’re a busy dad struggling to stick to the gym, this episode is for you. I’ve trained 3x a week for over 15 years — through deployments, business, broken sleep, and raising two young boys. Not because I’m superhuman… but because I follow a simple 3-step system that actually fits real life.

In this episode, I’ll break down the exact routine that keeps me consistent — without relying on motivation, all-or-nothing plans, or workouts I hate. You’ll learn how to redefine success, build momentum, and make training part of your week (even when chaos hits).

If you want to feel strong, focused, and back in control of your health — hit play. Consistency isn’t a personality trait. It’s a system. Let me show you how to build yours.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered as workshops to gyms in 2025. A NO B.S. approach to Nutrition for Strength and Performance. It will help you to decide the on the first step you need, to take control of your weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-17148514 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 +1000 528 2 11 full false Why You’re Spinning Your Wheels With Weight Loss (And How to Fix It) Why You’re Spinning Your Wheels With Weight Loss (And How to Fix It) If you’re a dad in your late 30s or 40s feeling like you’re doing all the right things but the weight’s not shifting — this episode is for you. The truth? Most dads don’t have a weight problem… they have a consistency problem. In this episode, I break down 6 powerful nutrition behaviour shifts I teach inside my Explosive Energy Playbook. These aren’t hacks, and they’re not about counting every calorie. They’re simple, practical habits that actually stick — even when life’s chaos hits. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, feeling wrecked, and watching your energy tank — hit play. This is how we change the game.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered as workshops to gyms in 2025. A NO B.S. approach to Nutrition for Strength and Performance. It will help you to decide the on the first step you need, to take control of your weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> If you’re a dad in your late 30s or 40s feeling like you’re doing all the right things but the weight’s not shifting — this episode is for you. The truth? Most dads don’t have a weight problem… they have a consistency problem. In this episode, I break down 6 powerful nutrition behaviour shifts I teach inside my Explosive Energy Playbook. These aren’t hacks, and they’re not about counting every calorie. They’re simple, practical habits that actually stick — even when life’s chaos hits. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, feeling wrecked, and watching your energy tank — hit play. This is how we change the game.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered as workshops to gyms in 2025. A NO B.S. approach to Nutrition for Strength and Performance. It will help you to decide the on the first step you need, to take control of your weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-16972474 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +1000 1209 full false Killer Tribes and Contribution to a Community w/Sam Halmarick from Jungle Brothers Killer Tribes and Contribution to a Community w/Sam Halmarick from Jungle Brothers You think you’re doing the right thing to boost energy… but this one habit is backfiring hard. Here’s how to fix it and feel switched on all afternoon — without another hit of caffeine.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered at gyms in 2025 for the everyday person to know how to boost performance in workouts with ONE simple step, decide the first step they need to take to take control of their weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> You think you’re doing the right thing to boost energy… but this one habit is backfiring hard. Here’s how to fix it and feel switched on all afternoon — without another hit of caffeine.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

Feeling flat mid arvo. Sluggish from the moment you wake up. Your workout intensity sucks. Or just wanna lose some weight but not sure what the exact steps are to get you started. 

This is the NUTRITION BLUEPRINT for Strength and Performance I've delivered at gyms in 2025 for the everyday person to know how to boost performance in workouts with ONE simple step, decide the first step they need to take to take control of their weight, PLUS the a step by step guide on how to build a customised Performance Nutrition Tool kit

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-16887597 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +1100 2511 2 2 full false The #1 Mistake Dads Make That Guarantees a 3PM Crash The #1 Mistake Dads Make That Guarantees a 3PM Crash You think you’re doing the right thing to boost energy… but this one habit is backfiring hard. Here’s how to fix it and feel switched on all afternoon — without another hit of caffeine.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

]]> You think you’re doing the right thing to boost energy… but this one habit is backfiring hard. Here’s how to fix it and feel switched on all afternoon — without another hit of caffeine.

(FREE GUIDE) Grab the exact steps to boost your energy in just 7 days 

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-16847159 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +1100 764 2 1 full false Ep. #7 - 5 ways to become a superhero for your kids Ep. #7 - 5 ways to become a superhero for your kids One of my favourite sayings...

Good thoughts, good words and good deeds.

It's such a simple teaching, such a simple statement that you can live by. 

Thoughts always come to mind first before you do any sort of action. Obviously the good words, be kind to other people, express gratitude and also reward people for hard work and effort. And then finally is the actions that you take, the things that you do day to day, the standard you hold for yourself. 

Another one of my favourite sayings is the standard you walk past is the standard you're willing to accept...

]]> One of my favourite sayings...

Good thoughts, good words and good deeds.

It's such a simple teaching, such a simple statement that you can live by. 

Thoughts always come to mind first before you do any sort of action. Obviously the good words, be kind to other people, express gratitude and also reward people for hard work and effort. And then finally is the actions that you take, the things that you do day to day, the standard you hold for yourself. 

Another one of my favourite sayings is the standard you walk past is the standard you're willing to accept...

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-15235745 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1000 1629 1 7 full false Ep.#6 - Top 10 weight loss tips without tracking calories Ep.#6 - Top 10 weight loss tips without tracking calories Often when it comes to losing weight straight away, the go to method is to have to get onto an app or write a journal or do weighing and measuring. That requires you to know exactly the amount of food that you're eating. This list is designed for someone that is struggled with dieting in the past. They have tried tracking, put weight back on, tried restrictive diets, put weight back on. And so these methods, they may seem very basic, but they're foundational, right. It's building you a really good base.

]]> Often when it comes to losing weight straight away, the go to method is to have to get onto an app or write a journal or do weighing and measuring. That requires you to know exactly the amount of food that you're eating. This list is designed for someone that is struggled with dieting in the past. They have tried tracking, put weight back on, tried restrictive diets, put weight back on. And so these methods, they may seem very basic, but they're foundational, right. It's building you a really good base.

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-15140497 Mon, 27 May 2024 11:00:00 +1000 2164 1 6 full false Ep. #5 - The power and joy of light bulb moments w/Anna Wishnowsky Ep. #5 - The power and joy of light bulb moments w/Anna Wishnowsky Anna is an excellent example of what it means to be a high quality Coach. Anna really understands how to meet people where they are at and how to build a stronger base for success. We dive into not only training modes but how progress and achievements in the gym can lead to greater success outside the gym. I loved this conversation and had many takeaways for my own development as a Coach and to become a better role model...

]]> Anna is an excellent example of what it means to be a high quality Coach. Anna really understands how to meet people where they are at and how to build a stronger base for success. We dive into not only training modes but how progress and achievements in the gym can lead to greater success outside the gym. I loved this conversation and had many takeaways for my own development as a Coach and to become a better role model...

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-14904341 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +1000 3532 1 5 full false Ep. #4 - Build a bullet proof routine for success Ep. #4 - Build a bullet proof routine for success Routines are in all areas of life. From as simple as brushing your teeth each day to having a 12 month action plan to launch a new business. They create structure, stability and provide a framework to navigate the challenging tasks. In todays Masterclass, Matt is going to cover 4 keys routines you can test out, how to define daily success and why it's valuable to have a reflection routine in place

]]> Routines are in all areas of life. From as simple as brushing your teeth each day to having a 12 month action plan to launch a new business. They create structure, stability and provide a framework to navigate the challenging tasks. In todays Masterclass, Matt is going to cover 4 keys routines you can test out, how to define daily success and why it's valuable to have a reflection routine in place

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-14818092 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +1100 1537 1 4 full false Ep #3 - Taking back control, maximum impact and how to pimp your meals - Audio Ep #3 - Taking back control, maximum impact and how to pimp your meals - Audio Last week I had 2 incredible consults with clients. They really brought the energy and we came up with some really cool analogies to take back control and get back on track. Losing control of your health and pursuit of your goals can be contributed to many things. Even after all the time, effort and money doing meal prep, you still don't feel like eating the meals you prepared. Humans love to have their senses activated and it's actually what draws us towards certain foods. If your meals are looking bland, aren't well presented (and lack flavour) you're less likely to eat them. Especially if there is a better offer at the tip of you fingers. 

]]> Last week I had 2 incredible consults with clients. They really brought the energy and we came up with some really cool analogies to take back control and get back on track. Losing control of your health and pursuit of your goals can be contributed to many things. Even after all the time, effort and money doing meal prep, you still don't feel like eating the meals you prepared. Humans love to have their senses activated and it's actually what draws us towards certain foods. If your meals are looking bland, aren't well presented (and lack flavour) you're less likely to eat them. Especially if there is a better offer at the tip of you fingers. 

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-14758593 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +1100 1541 1 3 full false Ep. #2 - A Life worth living Ep. #2 - A Life worth living Be the creator of your success, fulfilment and happiness! Today is a Masterclass with me on one of my favourite topics. It's BIG and PROFOUND and I just love work-shopping it for myself and with clients. We will cover building momentum, looking into success for clues and how the past may or may not determine your future...

]]> Be the creator of your success, fulfilment and happiness! Today is a Masterclass with me on one of my favourite topics. It's BIG and PROFOUND and I just love work-shopping it for myself and with clients. We will cover building momentum, looking into success for clues and how the past may or may not determine your future...

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-14693741 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +1100 1292 1 2 full false Creating balance, sustainability and control with your Health w/Josh Smith Creating balance, sustainability and control with your Health w/Josh Smith Josh Smith is a Nutritionist, Mentor, Coach, Dad and ex School Teacher. I look to him as a role model in my life due to the high standard he holds for himself the clients he works with. Josh is a master of developing behaviour change and creating realistic expectations when it comes to pursuing your goals...

]]> Josh Smith is a Nutritionist, Mentor, Coach, Dad and ex School Teacher. I look to him as a role model in my life due to the high standard he holds for himself the clients he works with. Josh is a master of developing behaviour change and creating realistic expectations when it comes to pursuing your goals...

]]> Matt Williams Buzzsprout-14638027 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +1100 2930 1 1 full true