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From crushing anxiety to $100K months: How childhood trauma was secretly sabotaging this entrepreneur's success until one hospital visit changed everything. Matt Gerlach reveals the raw truth about healing, vulnerability, and why addressing your past is the ultimate business strategy.

What makes this episode remarkable is Matt's vulnerability in sharing how therapy, self-awareness, and addressing root causes didn't just heal his mental health - it revolutionized his business. He went from being unable to advocate for his worth to earning seven figures annually, then transitioning into his true calling as a transformational coach. Matt breaks down the five essential practices that changed his life: journaling, nutrition, meditation, movement, and rest. He also shares powerful book recommendations and explains why vulnerability isn't weakness - it's the key to authentic success and meaningful relationships.

Who is Matt Gerlach:

Matt Gerlach is a transformational coach, entrepreneur, and author who specializes in helping high-achieving business leaders overcome self-sabotage rooted in childhood trauma. After building a successful consulting business that grew to seven figures annually, Matt experienced a life-changing breakdown that led to his breakthrough. His journey from anxiety, depression, and workaholism to authentic success and fulfillment has made him a sought-after mentor for entrepreneurs ready to do the deep work.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Childhood Trauma Drives Business Self-Sabotage - Unresolved trauma often manifests as inability to set boundaries, chronic undercharging, perfectionism, and people-pleasing in business settings.
   
   
   
2. Wake-Up Calls Escalate Until You Listen - Life sends increasingly intense signals when you're not addressing core issues. Ignoring anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms only makes them worse.
   
   
   
3. Vulnerability is a Superpower - Being honest about struggles and imperfections creates deeper connections, better leadership, and authentic success rather than maintaining a perfect facade.
   
   
   
4. The 5 Essential Healing Practices - Journaling, proper nutrition, meditation, physical movement (especially yoga), and adequate sleep form the foundation for mental and business transformation.
   
   
   
5. Money Flows When You Heal Your Worth - Addressing self-worth issues and learning to advocate for fair compensation can dramatically increase income while reducing working hours.
   
   
   

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