Episode 009 - Matt Kollock is a musician and writer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After spending most of his adult life depressed and feeling unable to connect with others, a death in the family was a catalyst for major, positive changes that continue today.

Along the way, Matt underwent a life-saving awakening that was triggered by a variety of factors, including a profound psychedelic experience. This caused him to face himself and witness who and what he really is.

These days, he enjoys a productive post-awakening life, pursuing his passions, practicing mindfulness and expressing gratitude for the way his life has transformed — and compassion for the person he used to be.

In this episode we talk about :

• His state of mind as he entered his 30's
• How Matt was able to help his brother after he suddenly became fatally ill
• How Matt was able to help himself during his brother's illness
• Why he kept tabs about suicide open on his browser
• Why he thought that getting addicted to heroin was a good idea
• What happened during his 3-day awakening experience
• What caused him to go from angry Atheist to believing in something greater than himself.

Links:

• Book that he mentioned in the episode: The Happiness Trap
• Blog posts on Medium
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Come hang with me on Instagram - @simply_woke

Or stop by the blog - www.simplywoke.com

If you have your own awakening story and are interested in being on the show please email me at [email protected]

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