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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