Matt Dahlia

Matt Dahlia, co-founder of the popular YouTube channel Yes Theory, shares his journey of stepping back from internet fame to reclaim his identity. He discusses the pitfalls of codependence and the emotional toll of seeking validation from others. The conversation dives into balancing authenticity with the demands of public life and the fine line between vulnerability and oversharing. They also reflect on motivation's role in creativity and the challenges of maintaining personal boundaries amidst the pressures of success.

Matt Dahlia (formerly known as Matt Dajer) is one of the founding members of Yes Theory, a YouTube channel and community centered around seeking discomfort. After years of adventures and growing their community into millions of subscribers, Matt left both Yes Theory and social media in general. We explore his reasons for doing so and where he is at now in life. Follow Matt's work on his book here: https://www.seekdiscomfort.com/pages/yes-theory-book 0:00 Introduction 1:28 How to talk with others 4:30 The Beginnings of Yes Theory 10:07 Struggles with Anxiety 20:32 Stepping off of Social Media 35:32 How Youtube effects Identity 48:32 What Fuels Motivation to Start New Things 1:00:32 The Importance of Subtraction 1:07:32 What Lessons Have You Learned as a Content Creator 1:18:32 The Importance of Being More Intentional 1:32:32 Future Plans 1:39:32 Outro ~~~~~~~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Newsletter 🍦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopping Cœur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out this podcast on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Matt Dahlia, cofounder of Yes Theory, talks about quitting YouTube, facing trauma, and the challenges of success. He shares his journey from entrepreneur to creating Yes Theory and discusses burnout and anxiety. After leaving Yes Theory, Matt embarked on a healing journey and emphasizes the importance of listening to your inner voice. He also discusses facing fears, authenticity, and the power of community. Matt's inspiring message encourages growth and facing challenges.