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Uncage Yourself is about building a career and life on your terms.
Most high-achievers are stuck in the Corporate Cage — where work drains their energy and crowds out real life.
The smart path out? Corporate Graduation™: turn your job into a tool, reclaim your time, and build a premium online business that sets you free.
This show guides you from Caged to Uncaged.
Host Matt Doan shares raw stories and bold strategies to help you create income, freedom, and impact—without blowing up your life.
Most high-achievers are stuck in the Corporate Cage — where work drains their energy and crowds out real life.
The smart path out? Corporate Graduation™: turn your job into a tool, reclaim your time, and build a premium online business that sets you free.
This show guides you from Caged to Uncaged.
Host Matt Doan shares raw stories and bold strategies to help you create income, freedom, and impact—without blowing up your life.
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You can be great at your job, well-paid, and still feel dead inside. In this episode, Matt Doan unpacks the hidden cost of misaligned work—the Energy Tax—and how it quietly drains your health, home life, and sense of self.The same holds true in your own business too.Here, we dissect how to stop rationalizing your way through "a sensible career" and start building a life powered by work that lights you up. If you’re tired of bringing home stress instead of energy, this is your wake-up call.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the Corporate Graduation™ Lab 🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation NewsletterConnect w/ Matt on LinkedInOfficial Website
You think you have time. But one day, you wake up tired, your title feels hollow, and the window to build something of your own keeps shrinking. In this episode, we unpack the quiet ways time closes in — and why compounding bold moves now is the only way out. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is your reminder: it gets late fast.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the Corporate Graduation™ Lab 🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation NewsletterConnect w/ Matt on LinkedInOfficial Website
You weren’t meant to blend in — and doing so is slowly eroding your edge. In this episode, Matt unpacks the moment he broke from the system that punished his genius, and how the idea of Onlyness became his compass. You'll learn why your unique lived experience is your greatest asset — and how owning it makes you uncopyable. If you've ever felt the cost of fitting in, this one's for you.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the Corporate Graduation™ Lab 🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation NewsletterConnect w/ Matt on LinkedInOfficial Website
In this episode, I share two of the hardest decisions of my life and the quiet, persistent voice that led me through them.This isn’t about reckless leaps. It’s about listening to the signals your body and soul are already sending—and using them to carve a path out of what’s no longer sustainable.If you’ve been feeling the pull toward something different, but haven’t known where to start… start here.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the Corporate Graduation™ Lab 🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation NewsletterConnect w/ Matt on LinkedInOfficial Website
Most of us live with a hidden divide—an Outer Self that performs and provides, and an Inner Self that’s restless and ready for more. That distance is the Two Selves Gap, and if you ignore it, it widens until burnout and breakdown feel inevitable.This episode dives into how to spot the gap, why willpower won’t close it, and the kind of environment that pulls you into alignment. It’s about ending the quiet split between who you are and how you live.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the Corporate Graduation™ Lab 🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation NewsletterConnect w/ Matt on LinkedInOfficial Website
Most think leaving corporate is a moment—a resignation, a decision, a number in the bank. But it’s rarely that clean. There’s a phase in between, where you’re not fully in, not fully out. We call it the Gray Space.You’re still collecting the paycheck, still dialing into calls—but deep down, something’s shifted. This episode explores that murky middle, where identity unravels, truth surfaces, and a new future begins to take shape. If you’re dreaming of freedom but still playing the corporate role, this is the episode that names what you’ve been feeling.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the Corporate Graduation™ Lab 🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation NewsletterConnect w/ Matt on LinkedInOfficial Website
The ground is shifting. Fast. AI isn’t just disrupting work — it’s demanding that we evolve from doers into designers. Join us as we explore how to stop clinging to what's crumbling and start climbing toward the next version of you — the one built for higher ground.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation NewsletterConnect w/ Matt on LinkedInOfficial Website
Most people feel stuck not from lack of options — but from holding on too tightly.They keep stacking more work and pressure, without creating space for what matters.This episode breaks down why real freedom starts with subtraction — letting go of the roles, stories, and obligations that no longer fit.It’s not about blowing things up. It’s about making room to build what’s next.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
“Most people think they need a better strategy — but what they actually need is a better internal operating system.”In this episode, I unpack why no tactic or business model will work if the software of the self is outdated.When you upgrade your identity, beliefs, and habits — the "how" finally starts working.This is where real freedom begins.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
You were taught to find the dream job — but no job can give you the life you’re truly meant to build.In this episode, I break down why even the “perfect role” can leave you misaligned, and how to quietly start creating a life that actually fits.It’s not about quitting — it’s about reclaiming your dream, one intentional step at a time.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
You’re either building their dream — or yours.This episode is a wake-up call to stop postponing your potential and start reclaiming your energy, purpose, and ownership through Corporate Graduation™.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
You spent your career learning how to climb — but what if the ladder itself is breaking beneath you?This episode isn’t about panic. It’s about power.Because waiting for the system to save you is the real risk.It’s time to stop trusting the climb… and start your Corporate Graduation™.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
You don’t need less work — you need more meaning.In this short voice note, I share what it’s like to trade the corporate grind of disconnection for focused, purposeful effort that fuels you — and everyone around you.A redefinition of work, freedom, and responsibility.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
“Wait…what business are we actually building here?”You’re a high-achieving professional. You’ve built success — but it doesn’t feel like freedom. You want more time, more presence, more YOU in your work.This is where entrepreneurship starts to make sense.In this raw solo episode, I break down the exact kind of business we help people build inside Uncaged Life Design — and why it works so damn well.You’ll learn: What we DON'T build (no fluff, no hustle traps)What a premium online business really looks likeThe inner foundations required before launching anything The full stack of skills you need as an entrepreneurial CEOThe real-world models (coaching, consulting, hybrid) that unlock freedomIf you’re craving a business that fuels your income, lifestyle, and sense of purpose — start here.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
It's been three years since I chose possibility over a steady paycheck, stepping away from corporate "security" into the wild unknown of entrepreneurship. That inevitable "dip" hit hard — where excitement crashes against reality and challenges arrive in forms I never anticipated.Those pressure-filled moments weren't setbacks but transformative catalysts, forcing me to grow beyond what any comfortable role could have demanded. From difficult money conversations at home to finding my tribe of fellow dreamers, everything changed.Here, I share my raw journey where I reveal what true freedom actually costs — and why, despite the harder path, I wake up with an excitement I never knew in corporate life, finally doing exactly what I was meant to do.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
I'm pulling back the curtain on what they don't tell you about leaving corporate America. The status, security, and identity I had to sacrifice felt like losing limbs at first — but what I found on the other side? Game-changing. Listen for 10 minutes of raw truth about the tradeoffs that transformed my life and might do the same for you.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Your beliefs shape your reality more than any strategy or tactic.In this episode, I share practical strategies (e.g., morning rituals) that completely transformed my inner world — helping me graduate from corporate life faster than I thought possible and create the freedom I always wanted.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
We're all paying a hidden "ignorance tax" that's robbing us of the financial freedom and personal fulfillment we crave. I reveal my costly mistakes and the ONE big strategy you can implement today to stop leaving freedom on the table.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
That "secure" corporate path? It's a ticking time bomb.Between AI, endless restructures, and diminishing returns, your trajectory needs a hard reality check. This raw, unfiltered episode forces you to face what you already know deep down — and what to do about it.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training🟢Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site:UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
If you're in corporate hell, the common logic is to "find a new income stream."Listen closely as to why that's a terrible approach and what to do instead — to create premium freedom in your life now.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training🟢Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site:UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
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