Having It A.L.L.

Feeling like life’s got the upper hand?

In this episode, I take you into a personal season of chaos—infertility struggles, business breakdowns, and emotional overwhelm—and show you how two deceptively simple commitments helped me take my power back.

If you’re craving stability and self-trust in the middle of uncertainty, this one’s for you. You’ll walk away with tangible steps to shift from reactive to proactive, and a reminder that your integrity, not your mood, dictates your reality.

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! 

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WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

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When was the last time you stood at the edge of something, heart pounding and stomach knotted, knowing you could either stay safe… or jump?

In this episode, I share the story of an early morning hike with a friend that turned into one of those rare and real "f**k it!" moments. This story is more than a thrill-seeking stunt — it was a masterclass in recognizing the exact moment life invites you to grow.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to stop hesitating, this is it.

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

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Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

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WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

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Ever found yourself staring at a situation thinking, “This isn’t what I wanted”?

In this episode, I share a powerful and unexpected conversation with a stranger that turned into a divine download—and cracked open a deeper truth about fatherhood, faith, and surrendering control. Whether it’s relationships, parenting, or just navigating life when things don’t go your way, this one is about learning to trust what’s being handed to you… even when it wasn’t part of your plan.

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

https://theydbg.com/obstacle-video/

WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life!

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What happens to your body when your thoughts turn on you?

In today’s episode, I walk you through two real-life moments from the gym that illustrate just how powerful your inner dialogue truly is. One man dropped the weight the moment fear crept in. One woman nearly fainted from the emotional weight she carried into her workout. Both were physically capable—but their thoughts hijacked their performance.

Your mindset is a multiplier—or a limiter. And the stress you feel in the gym? It mirrors the stress you’re carrying at work, in your relationships, with your kids, in your own head.

This episode is a challenge to be more mindful of what you’re thinking… because what you think is what you train. And what you train becomes who you are.

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

https://theydbg.com/obstacle-video/

WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life!

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What game are you playing so well… it’s keeping you stuck?

If you feel like life isn’t working, pause before you call it failure. You’re winning. You’ve just been unconsciously training for the wrong game.

This episode isn’t here to fluff you up or give you a participation ribbon. It’s here to hold up the mirror and show you exactly where your energy, time, and identity are going—and what it's actually producing.

Because whether it’s the Game of Burnout, the Game of Victimhood, the Game of Playing Small, or the Game of “I Can’t”—you’re clocking W’s every day. You're just not enjoying the spoils.

I’ve played all of those games. I’ve collected those trophies. And I made a new choice.

Tune in if you’re ready to flip the board, shift your scoreboard, and start playing for power, peace, and principle.

We all say we want change—more peace, better health, deeper connection, stronger boundaries. But the results we crave only show up when our effort matches our expectations.

In this episode, I explore the invisible gap between what we say we want and what we’re actually doing to create it. Inspired by those powerful before-and-after transformation stories, I draw the connection between physical weight loss and the emotional, mental, and relational baggage we claim we’re ready to release.

But here’s the truth: losing 100 pounds of emotional weight takes just as much grit, discipline, and full-bodied commitment as dropping 100 pounds of body fat. You can’t shortcut the reps. And you can’t fake the intention.

So the question becomes—are you going all in?

This episode is a mirror. If you’ve been frustrated by stalled progress or unmet expectations, this is your chance to check in honestly, recalibrate, and decide if you’re truly ready to put in what the outcome demands.

Let’s talk about where your walk needs to catch up to your talk—and how to finally align both.

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

https://theydbg.com/obstacle-video/

WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life!

https://hia.ck.page/products/blueprint

CHECK OUT SOME OFFERS FROM OUR AWESOME PARTNERS

Needed: https://bit.ly/3IKmWzL - use code HIA20 to get 20% off your order or HIA100 for $100 off a Complete Plan

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What do you do when your values get tested—and the cost of staying true is real?

This episode is about the moments that reveal who you actually are—not who you say you are. Not the version that shows up in your journal, on your vision board, or in your next coaching session. But the version that steps forward when life applies pressure.

Because the truth is, your growth isn’t proven by how many books you’ve read or breakthroughs you’ve had. It’s proven by how you respond when staying in alignment comes with consequences. When your principles aren't popular. When the easy path tempts you with comfort, validation, and old habits.

In this conversation, I share a personal story that challenged me to walk my talk in a deeply uncomfortable way. It involved family, identity, and a decision that didn’t earn me applause—but did bring me closer to integrity.

If you’ve ever felt the pull between being who you’ve always been and becoming who you say you want to be—this one is for you. Especially if you're the one people look to for answers, strength, or leadership. Because the pressure you’re under? That’s not a problem. That’s the invitation.

Let’s talk about what it really means to stand on your principles when no one else is standing with you.

Ever find yourself stuck in the same kind of relationship drama—even when you swore it’d be different this time?

In this episode, I’m breaking down seven relationship must-haves that go way deeper than communication skills or love languages. These are the tools I wish someone had handed me years ago—before I got tangled up in relationships that looked good on paper but left me feeling lost, drained, or straight-up stuck.

We’re talking about the internal work most people skip: knowing your mission, owning your values, getting clear on your standards, and having the guts to hold them. Because here’s the truth—if you’re not grounded in who you are and what you stand for, you’ll always be at the mercy of someone else’s wave.

This isn’t theory. I lived it. And it wasn’t until I did the work—with my wife Sarah, and on my own—that I understood what truly fuels a thriving partnership.

Whether you’re in a relationship, healing from one, or gearing up for the next, these seven tools will help you stop defaulting to old patterns and start building something real—something powerful—something that lasts.

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

https://theydbg.com/obstacle-video/

WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life!

https://hia.ck.page/products/blueprint

CHECK OUT SOME OFFERS FROM OUR AWESOME PARTNERS

Needed: https://bit.ly/3IKmWzL - use code HIA20 to get 20% off your order or HIA100 for $100 off a Complete Plan

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You hit the gym, eat clean, take the solo date—but deep down, something still feels off. Why?

In this episode, I unpack a version of self love you don’t hear about often: the kind rooted in standards. Not surface-level habits or nice-sounding affirmations—but the real, gritty way you build self trust by keeping your word to yourself.

This one came to me mid-walk (literally—I recorded it while heading to the movies solo). I started reflecting on how treating myself to a film was more than just a fun outing... it was a personal standard. And that’s when it hit me: most of us confuse self love with self care, but the real game-changer is honoring the bar you’ve set for your life.

If you’ve ever lowered your standards to stay comfortable, keep the peace, or avoid being alone—this conversation is for you.

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

https://theydbg.com/obstacle-video/

WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life!

https://hia.ck.page/products/blueprint

CHECK OUT SOME OFFERS FROM OUR AWESOME PARTNERS

Needed: https://bit.ly/3IKmWzL - use code HIA20 to get 20% off your order or HIA100 for $100 off a Complete Plan

LEAVE THE PODCAST A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS

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Are you filtering out the very thing that could break your patterns?

In this episode, we break down the three essential types of feedback that shape your evolution. I’m pulling back the curtain on why you're seeing the same results in your life—over and over—and how these feedback loops are your invitation to change, if you’re willing to receive them.

This isn’t about criticism. It’s about awareness, accountability, and growth.

It’s time to check your scoreboard. Let’s go!

STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? 

Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balancegame.ydbg

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ydbg-watch-play-discover/id1489276659

FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY?

Watch the free #1 obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent

https://theydbg.com/obstacle-video/

WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE?

Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life!

https://hia.ck.page/products/blueprint

CHECK OUT SOME OFFERS FROM OUR AWESOME PARTNERS

Needed: https://bit.ly/3IKmWzL - use code HIA20 to get 20% off your order or HIA100 for $100 off a Complete Plan

LEAVE THE PODCAST A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/having-it-all-conversations-about-living-an-abundant/id1093257684

CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE HAVING IT A.L.L. PODCAST CATALOG

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GET IN TOUCH WITH MATTHEW

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