#139 Matt - The Life Shift: Finding Healing and Humanity through Vulnerable Conversations
04/21/23 • 66 min
Matt Gilhooly's life took a sharp turn at the age of eight when a tragic accident claimed the life of his mother. Thrust into a world of grief and confusion, Matt struggled to make sense of his loss, eventually burying his pain deep within. As he grew older, he strived for perfection in all aspects of life, fearing abandonment and seeking validation from those around him. It wasn't until his 30s that Matt confronted his grief head-on and began the process of healing, thanks in part to a therapist who helped him see the impact his mother's death had on his life.
"The boy that walked into that room was not the same as the boy who walked out. His life was changed forever based on that single, sudden announcement."
Strengthen your relationships by nurturing honest, vulnerable, and bold conversations with those around you. Strive for clarity in understanding your life-shifting moments and learn how to use them as opportunities to forge your personal transformations.
Matt Gilhooly is the creator and host of The Life Shift Podcast. Spurred by his own life-altering experiences, Matt helps others share the stories of pivotal moments in their lives that changed everything forever on The Life Shift Podcast. He also enjoys designing content, such as communication materials, coloring books, digital art, pitch decks, and other forms of media. Matt has self-published over 10 coloring books on Amazon and released a children's book that celebrates individuality and confidence, "I Can Be Anyone: A Soul's Journey," in June 2021. Matt earned his master’s in mass communications from the University of Florida in 2022 and an MBA from the University of Central Florida in 2004.
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Matt Gilhooly's life took a sharp turn at the age of eight when a tragic accident claimed the life of his mother. Thrust into a world of grief and confusion, Matt struggled to make sense of his loss, eventually burying his pain deep within. As he grew older, he strived for perfection in all aspects of life, fearing abandonment and seeking validation from those around him. It wasn't until his 30s that Matt confronted his grief head-on and began the process of healing, thanks in part to a therapist who helped him see the impact his mother's death had on his life.
"The boy that walked into that room was not the same as the boy who walked out. His life was changed forever based on that single, sudden announcement."
Strengthen your relationships by nurturing honest, vulnerable, and bold conversations with those around you. Strive for clarity in understanding your life-shifting moments and learn how to use them as opportunities to forge your personal transformations.
Matt Gilhooly is the creator and host of The Life Shift Podcast. Spurred by his own life-altering experiences, Matt helps others share the stories of pivotal moments in their lives that changed everything forever on The Life Shift Podcast. He also enjoys designing content, such as communication materials, coloring books, digital art, pitch decks, and other forms of media. Matt has self-published over 10 coloring books on Amazon and released a children's book that celebrates individuality and confidence, "I Can Be Anyone: A Soul's Journey," in June 2021. Matt earned his master’s in mass communications from the University of Florida in 2022 and an MBA from the University of Central Florida in 2004.
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LISTEN to Matt Gilhooly’s and all other episodes and show notes at www.StrangersYouKnowPodcast.com
#TheLifeShift, #MentalHealth, #Healing, #Death, #Greiving, #Connection, #Creativity
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