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From Midlife Crisis to Mindful Living: Matt Diggity on Finding Peace in the Second Half of Life

June 11, 2024 Kelly Berry Season 1 Episode 9
From Midlife Crisis to Mindful Living: Matt Diggity on Finding Peace in the Second Half of Life
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From Midlife Crisis to Mindful Living: Matt Diggity on Finding Peace in the Second Half of Life
Jun 11, 2024 Season 1 Episode 9
Kelly Berry

In this episode, Kelly Berry interviews Matt Diggity, an authority on search engine optimization (SEO), about his personal growth journey. Matt shares how he woke up in the middle of the night with an epiphany that he was in the 2nd half of his life and done chasing money and success. As a result of this realization, Matt made the decision to step back from working solely for money and focus on finding meaning and enjoyment in his work. He discusses the concept of the "money distraction" and how it can prevent individuals from addressing important aspects of their lives. 

Matt also talks about the discoveries he made during his self-exploration, including the role of trauma in shaping his beliefs and behaviors. He shares his experiences with trauma-focused talk therapy, psychedelic therapy, and meditation. He emphasizes the importance of uncovering and releasing past traumas and highlights the potential benefits of psychedelic therapy for mental health. Matt also shares how meditation has helped him gain control over his emotions and improve his relationships. He encourages individuals to seek out therapy methods that are right and relevant for their circumstances and emphasizes the power of the brain in transforming one's life.

Takeaways

  • The pursuit of money can be a potent distraction that prevents individuals from addressing important aspects of their lives.
  • Trauma-focused talk therapy can help individuals uncover and release past traumas that may be influencing their beliefs and behaviors.
  • Exploring alternative therapies like psychedelic therapy (with guidance) and meditation can also contribute to personal growth and mental well-being.
  • Past traumas, even seemingly trivial ones, can have a significant impact on one's mental health and well-being.
  • The brain is a powerful tool that can be trained to learn how to be good to oneself and transform one's life.

More about Matt and his Resources:

Books mentioned in this episode:

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More About Kelly Berry

Kelly is a Coach, holds an MBA and is the VP of Operations at Fitness Revolution. She has a rich background in strategic planning and business management is a devoted community volunteer and an avid adventurer. Kelly believes in living life to the fullest—whether it’s running an ultramarathon, running her businesses, or spending quality time with her husband Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.

Life Intended is published in partnership with FCG.

Show Notes

In this episode, Kelly Berry interviews Matt Diggity, an authority on search engine optimization (SEO), about his personal growth journey. Matt shares how he woke up in the middle of the night with an epiphany that he was in the 2nd half of his life and done chasing money and success. As a result of this realization, Matt made the decision to step back from working solely for money and focus on finding meaning and enjoyment in his work. He discusses the concept of the "money distraction" and how it can prevent individuals from addressing important aspects of their lives. 

Matt also talks about the discoveries he made during his self-exploration, including the role of trauma in shaping his beliefs and behaviors. He shares his experiences with trauma-focused talk therapy, psychedelic therapy, and meditation. He emphasizes the importance of uncovering and releasing past traumas and highlights the potential benefits of psychedelic therapy for mental health. Matt also shares how meditation has helped him gain control over his emotions and improve his relationships. He encourages individuals to seek out therapy methods that are right and relevant for their circumstances and emphasizes the power of the brain in transforming one's life.

Takeaways

  • The pursuit of money can be a potent distraction that prevents individuals from addressing important aspects of their lives.
  • Trauma-focused talk therapy can help individuals uncover and release past traumas that may be influencing their beliefs and behaviors.
  • Exploring alternative therapies like psychedelic therapy (with guidance) and meditation can also contribute to personal growth and mental well-being.
  • Past traumas, even seemingly trivial ones, can have a significant impact on one's mental health and well-being.
  • The brain is a powerful tool that can be trained to learn how to be good to oneself and transform one's life.

More about Matt and his Resources:

Books mentioned in this episode:

Get my Life Intended Journal to start your journey to a more purposeful and intentional life. 

For more inspiring stories and resources, visit Life Intended's official website. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get episode updates, announcements and inspiring content. You can also follow along on Instagram @lifeintendedpodcast for content, updates, and more!

More About Kelly Berry

Kelly is a Coach, holds an MBA and is the VP of Operations at Fitness Revolution. She has a rich background in strategic planning and business management is a devoted community volunteer and an avid adventurer. Kelly believes in living life to the fullest—whether it’s running an ultramarathon, running her businesses, or spending quality time with her husband Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.

Life Intended is published in partnership with FCG.

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