The Niche Is You

By Matthew GottesmanSociety & Culture Alternative Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement

The Niche Is You episodes

April 07Faith Often Grows Most in Uncertain Seasons
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why uncertain seasons often deepen faith
How loss or removal creates space for God
Why loneliness sometimes leads to spiritual clarity
The beauty of returning to the basics
How uncertainty builds trust and surrender
How to sustain faith when life improves again
And more…

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RESOURCES…
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WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
21 min
April 06Why Receiving Is One of the Hardest Lessons to Learn
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why receiving is difficult for self-reliant people
The relationship between trust and receiving
Receiving from God vs receiving from people
Why over-giving can create imbalance
Receiving in romantic relationships
How receiving creates reciprocity and alignment
Why receiving is not weakness — it's maturity
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
25 min
April 03The Right Doors Don’t Require You to Become Someone Else
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why some opportunities feel exciting but internally misaligned
The difference between opportunity and alignment
How misaligned opportunities often require you to reshape your identity
Why the right opportunities expand your authenticity instead of replacing it
How discernment helps you recognize doors worth walking through
Why trusting alignment leads to more sustainable success
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
23 min
April 02Growth Feels Like Loss Before It Feels Like Expansion
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why growth often feels uncomfortable or uncertain at first
The emotional reality of outgrowing old environments, identities, and expectations
Why letting go is often part of alignment
The difference between loss and transformation
How to navigate transition seasons with clarity and trust
Why expansion comes after identity shifts
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
24 min
April 01The Vision Feels Bigger Because It Is
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why bigger visions often take longer to unfold
How responsibility, challenges, and waiting shape character
Why your path may feel longer — but more meaningful
The relationship between commitment and calling
Letting go of attachment to timing
Trusting God's preparation over rushing outcomes
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
22 min
March 31Make Money Without Losing Yourself in the Process
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why income isn’t just financial — it’s energetic and emotional
The difference between aligned effort vs. draining effort
How misalignment quietly creates friction in your life
Why you don’t have to “sell out” to succeed
How to position yourself toward aligned opportunities (even early on)
Practical ways to start shifting toward income that fits who you are
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
25 min
March 30The Right Person Feels Like Peace… and Calls You Higher
In this episode we’ll talk about:
The difference between safety vs. comfort
Why real love supports growth, not stagnation
How to recognize a relationship that aligns with your becoming
The role of peace, respect, and expansion in healthy partnership
Why the right person doesn’t compete with your purpose — they support it
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
22 min
March 27Stop Niching Down… Build a Perspective
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why the common advice to “niche down” often limits creators
The difference between niching and integrating
How powerful creators operate through a lens rather than a category
Why perspective creates coherence across different mediums
What we can learn from Virgil Abloh’s cross-disciplinary work
How developing your own lens unlocks creative freedom and clarity
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:
→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play
→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income
OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
19 min
March 26Stop Trying to Win the Game You Were Never Meant to Play
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why many people feel exhausted chasing definitions of success that don’t truly fit them
How cultural metrics of success can distract from alignment and purpose
The difference between external competition and internal clarity
Why comparison often signals that you’re measuring your life against the wrong scoreboard
How identifying the right metrics can transform your direction and energy
Why building your own lane leads to more meaningful success
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE

WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:

→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play

→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
23 min
March 25What If the Frustration You Feel Is Actually Trying to Guide You?
In this episode we’ll talk about:
Why frustration often signals misalignment rather than failure
The difference between temporary difficulty and deeper dissatisfaction
How frustration can reveal what needs to change in your life
The role of awareness and reflection in interpreting emotional signals
Questions that help you understand what your frustration may be pointing toward
How frustration can lead to clarity, growth, and realignment
And more…

CONNECT WITH ME…
→ Instagram — @mattgottesman
→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com
→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.com
RESOURCES…
→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE
→ Masterclass — CLICK HERE

WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:

→ Need MORE clarity? - Here’s the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play

→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:
Faith Isn’t Knowing the Whole Path… It’s Taking the Next Honest Step
Apple: https://apple.co/3MB62Iu
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
24 min

About The Niche Is You

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Hi, I’m Matt Gottesman (@mattgottesman on Instagram) and this is my daily podcast where I offer practical thoughts and perspectives to un-complicate life, creativity and the pursuit of your highest self.