Chat About That With Matt

Have you ever wondered what your therapist is thinking? Spoiler alert: they are human too, and genuinely care what their clients are going through. In our season one finale, Matt chats with mental health counselor Taylor Chodash. They are swapping stories and sharing a behind-the-scenes look from their perspective behind the proverbial clipboard. Website: https://www.unpackingheartsmhc.com/ Instag...

Dr. Chisato Hotta is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Doctor in Social Work. She gives training on mental health, autism, commercial sexual exploitation of children and more. Dr. Chisato is also a mom to twin boys, Yuri and Akira, who are both on the autism spectrum and are her world and light. She joins Matt today to chat about the balance o...

After a 15 year teaching career, a school shooting and a pandemic, Erin Harris using what she learned to make a difference in the lives of our children. She founded the Un/Do Mindset, an organization dedicated to teaching proactive mindset skills so our youth have these tools in their back pockets prior to experiencing crisis. Erin joins Matt today to chat about cultivating a mindset that can help...

Religion versus spirituality. What is the difference? How can you embrace spirituality in your everyday life? Reverend Christine Davies is a Spiritual Director and Pastoral Educator living on a farm in New Jersey with her family. She joins Matt today to chat about her career and her fascinating life and hobbies, and how those every day things can become your spiritual practice simply by shifting t...

We've all heard the term "YOLO" - you only live once. It's a fun concept, to seize the day and get those bucket list check-offs, because you never know what tomorrow will bring. But have you ever REALLY thought about it on a deeper level? Claudia Matos joins Matt this week to chat about her experience working in a hospice setting, and her takeaways from spending time with people...

Have you ever watched a lifestyle show about hoarding, or a documentary on a cult? The truth is, many of these shows are only showing you the extreme (or "entertaining") side of these populations. There are real underlying mental health issues in these cases, and Abagail Vacca joins Matt this week to break down some of the misconceptions and stigma surrounding these groups. Check out Aba...

Did you know that 36% of adults aren't getting adequate sleep? Dr. Catherine Darley, a Naturopathic Doctor and sleep expert, joins Matt to chat about how important a healthy sleep routine is for your health and wellbeing. Dr. Darley shares easy-to-implement tips to help you sleep better starting tonight! Free guide & webinar:  Get your 7 Step Sleep Guide (skilledsleeper.com) Website:  Skil...

Cheryl Schuberth is a Connection & Lifestyle Coach and author of "Measure Mix and Marinate: Embracing the Key Ingredients to a More Fulfilling Life". She joins Matt today to chat about how the health and strength of your connections starts with you. In particular, Cheryl talks about how attainable it actually can be to nurture a healthy relationship with your teenagers. Download your...

Alex Scot is a Toxic & Narcissistic Relationship Recovery Coach and co-host of the podcast Ditch the Script: How to Hit Your Mark in Dating and Relationships. She joins Matt today to chat about how to heal from the anxiety, depression, and limiting beliefs keeping you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. Many of her clients have gone on to find healthy love after working with Alex, and sh...

Janis Isaman is a Trauma Sensitive Movement Specialist and the founder of My Body Couture, a private one-on-one movement studio. She joins Matt today to chat about the various ways that moving your body can impact your mind - your emotions, your creativity, the way you connect to yourself. Visit: www.mybodycouture.com Follow: @mybodycouture (IG & FB) Contact: janis@mybodycouture.com - - - Matt...

The life of a toddler parent, summed up into four words? Chaos and chicken nuggets. Today Matt is joined by his wife Kimberly and they're chatting about the joys and the struggles of having two "Covid babies", and how they got through it while keeping their own bond strong. - - - Matthew Mangiapane is a New York-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He lives on Long Island wi...

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