More Than You See

6.05 Transitioning from Child Actor to Creative Adult with Matt Shively


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In this episode of More Than You See, Shelley and Deborah have an in-depth and personal conversation with actor Matt Shively.


Known for his roles in 'True Jackson, VP,' 'The Real O'Neals,' and 'Lopez vs Lopez,' Matt opens up about his journey as a child actor, the high expectations he placed on himself, and the numerous challenges he faced.


He reflects on his battles with mental health and the importance of therapy. Matt also discusses the transformative power of theater, his favorite books that have influenced his life, and his current creative projects.


Join us for an insightful discussion full of honesty, growth, and inspiration.


00:52 Welcome to More Than You See

01:20 Introducing Matt Shively

01:56 Matt's Career Journey and Mental Health

03:30 Coping with Industry Ups and Downs

07:04 The Reality of Being a Child Actor

11:29 Reflections on Growth and Learning

19:06 High School Memories and Ego Checks

29:08 The Thrill of Live Performance

29:26 The Power of Theater in Human Connection

32:30 The Impact of Early Childhood on Mental Health

34:21 Navigating Men's Mental Health

36:51 Embracing Personal Growth and Therapy

41:08 Setting Intentional Life Goals

42:44 The Joy of Reading and Writing

50:47 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections

52:30 Final Thoughts and Gratitude


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New here? Join us, Deborah Lee Smith (actor, filmmaker, and mental health advocate) and Shelley Regner (actor, singer, mental health advocate) for a conversation every Tuesday with creatives about their mental health journeys. We discuss the highs, lows, and in-betweens of a creative career and the tools they use to get through it all.


Then join us for a very special bonus episode every Thursday where Deb & Shelley give a little peak behind the curtain of their lives, sharing their own mental health check-in, tools, and more!


Our hope is that you will resonate with their journey, pick up some tips and tricks for your own mental health, and most importantly, feel a little less alone. Because we’re all More Than You See.

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