Have you ever felt trapped in a life that just doesn't fit? That's exactly where Matt Gerlach found himself - a successful sales professional in New York City, earning a high income but utterly unfulfilled.

The pressure and stress of it all took a devastating toll, leading Matt down a dark path of anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.

But Matt's story doesn't end there. Instead of giving up, he embarked on a profound healing journey, one that would ultimately transform his life in the most beautiful way. As he shared with hosts Walt and Jodielynn, Matt's path to true fulfillment was paved with vulnerability, self-discovery, and the courage to redefine success on his own terms.

"I panicked," Matt recalled of the moment he lost his high-powered job. "I didn't know what else I wanted to do with my life, and I knew I didn't want to go back to making less money." So he started a consulting business, only to be met with crippling worry and health issues. It was a wake-up call Matt couldn't ignore.

Through therapy and coaching, Matt uncovered deep-seated childhood trauma that had been holding him back. "I had a childhood that I hadn't really dealt with," he admitted, "and I went on a healing journey and addressed everything that had happened during my childhood."

The transformation was profound. Matt not only healed his relationship with himself, but he also built a thriving million-dollar consulting business - one that allowed him to work just 15 hours per week while leading a team of 15 with zero attrition. However, the true breakthrough came when Matt realized his heart was no longer at work.

"It became time for me to pursue a life of passion," Matt shared. And that's exactly what he did, walking away from the financial security to become a coach and writer. But the transition wasn't easy. "I was worried non-stop," Matt admitted, "and that led me to being depressed, and eventually allowed, I mean, eventually led to suicidal ideation."

Yet Matt persevered, embracing his authenticity and finding joy in simple pleasures like cooking and hosting intimate gatherings in his home. "It's been really interesting to, like, watch that change and about three months ago. I mean, it really hit me that it was like, oh, like, I would rather, like, move home with my parents, not that that's an option, but, like, I mean, not that that's on the horizon, but I'd rather do that than be unhappy at work anymore."

Matt's journey is a powerful reminder that true fulfillment lies not in external success but in the courage to listen to our hearts and honor our deepest desires. As he so eloquently put it, "When we aren't trying to be something we're not, how everything starts to work out."

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