The host reflects on their journey with Yes Theory, their struggles with mental health, and their decision to step away from hosting videos. They reunite with a friend to write a book together, reflect on their transformative friendship and completing the manuscript. They also discuss reconnecting with old friends, feeling magic on recent trips, and announcing their new last name and book pre-order.
Matt transitioned from hosting videos to working behind the scenes and writing a book, reflecting his passion for reconnecting with the audience and expressing himself.
Matt experienced personal struggles during the writing process of his book but found support from friends and mentors, especially his Yes Theory co-founder Darren, ultimately leading to its completion.
Deep dives
Matt's Reintroduction and Departure from Yes Theory
Matt introduces himself as one of the co-founders of Yes Theory and talks about his decision to transition from hosting videos to working behind the scenes and writing a book. He shares his excitement about reconnecting with the audience and expressing himself again. He explains that this podcast, titled Matt's Going Away Party, is a celebration of his time with Yes Theory and his forthcoming book. He reflects on the challenges and personal struggles he faced during this transition period, including doubts about completing the book and strained relationships with his Yes Theory co-founders.
Writing the Book and Facing Personal Challenges
Matt discusses the intense process of writing the book, which became an emotional and demanding journey for him. He shares how he initially wanted to quit, but ultimately found support from friends, mentors, and specifically his co-founder Darren. Matt talks about his trip to a secluded cabin in the woods where he felt the need to shed his old self and fully immerse himself in the writing process. He expresses gratitude for the breakthrough and relief he experienced upon finally completing the book, despite earlier setbacks and doubts.
Reconnecting and Healing Relationships
Matt reveals that his relationship with his Yes Theory co-founders had suffered during his time away, but he emphasizes his efforts to mend those connections. He recounts the meetings he had with Thomas and Amar to resolve tensions and rebuild their bond as brothers. Matt describes the emotional journey he shared with Thomas during a week-long trip in Paris, where they reconciled and reignited their friendship. He expresses excitement about collaborating with the Yes Theory team again and the renewed sense of magic and inspiration that emerged from their recent adventures and conversations.
Future Plans and Book Release
Matt talks about his plans for the future, including a podcast series where he will have conversations with influential individuals who have shaped Yes Theory and his own life. He also mentions organizing meetups with the Yes Theory community and sharing excerpts from the book during those gatherings. Matt reveals that the book, titled 'Talk to Strangers,' will be released on November 19, 2023. He expresses his joy and anticipation for readers to embark on the journey he has documented in the book, which reflects the serendipitous and magical experiences he and the Yes Theory team have encountered throughout their eight-year journey.
Hey guys,
Thanks for being here :)
This video’s been a long time coming. I feel really grateful to be able to finally speak to you about where I’ve been, where things are at, and what’s going to happen next.
I’ve missed you dearly and I hope you can feel it.
I hope you enjoy this first podcast of my going away party.
Also, here are the links that are mentioned:
Newsletter: https://mattdahlia.substack.com/
Pre-order for the book: https://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book
See you next Thursday 🙂
Love,
Matt
Timecodes
0:00 intro
0:14 This is strange
0:40 Hello Again / Reintroduction
3:00 What to expect from this podcast
3:40 This is a Goodbye
7:14 The book (hardest two years of my life)
13:50 When I thought the book was done
15:00 Quitting the book
18:00 Ammar pushing me to not quit
21:00 Deciding to start the book over with Derin
22:54 Going back to Montreal for the first time in 6 years
28:02 The moment the book was actually DONE
30:00 Issues in my relationship with Thomas and Ammar
32:49 Reconnecting with the guys
35:15 Thinking about how to release the book
35:40 Starting to promote the book, making the podcast
39:05 Book launch date
39:22 Doing meetups for the first time in 3 years
41:25 I’m gonna be back in Yes Theory videos
42:10 Name of the book
42:43 Changing my last name
44:44 Preorder the book
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