
Uncage Yourself
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 19, 2023 • 15min
107: Brutally Honest Reflections Since Leaving Corporate
Dive into essential lessons for thriving in entrepreneurship! Discover the power of an abundance mindset and the importance of mentorship. Reflect on the emotional journey of leaving corporate life for freedom and growth. Learn strategies for financial success and confronting the challenges of this bold transition. Enjoy insights that will inspire you to embrace a serve-based approach and develop a CEO mindset for a fulfilling entrepreneurial path.

Dec 6, 2023 • 13min
106: Filling That Professional Hole in Your Heart
Do you feel a gnawing professional hole in your heart?
Your career once filled you up, but now you're trapped and making no impact.
You might've tried the "freedom through passive income" route, but it's not truly passive and it felt like a second job.
So, the professional hole remains. Darkness floods your days.
It's time to:
Cultivate your passion
Identify your superpowers
Start a business that fully expresses YOU
Something you own (and love) needs to be part of your professional portfolio.
You don't need to escape corporate — make it an investor in this critical new venture.
Stop feeling trapped and start making your maximum impact with a business you love.
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👉 Build entrepreneurial freedom (training)
🗓️ Book your breakthrough call
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(01:44) Empty feeling inside
(02:37) We need professional fire
(04:39) The portfolio career
(05:56) Passive income delusions
(07:47) Darkness expands
(08:20) Heart > Head
(10:17) Re-allocate your portfolio
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn

Nov 29, 2023 • 14min
105: End the Paralysis & Go Build Something You Own
You've reached a point where you feel unfulfilled in your corporate career. Now you crave meaning, impact, and entrepreneurial freedom.
But you're stuck on the starting line, paralyzed by overanalysis.
We can't wait for inspiration, passion, or confidence.
It's time to get moving — to start building a business we own. Let's discuss how.
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👉 Build entrepreneurial freedom (training)
🗓️ Book your breakthrough call
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(02:24) Stuck on the starting line
(03:38) No more long-term choices
(04:37) Analysis paralysis
(05:26) Don't follow passion
(08:18) The point of the game
(08:35) Tactics for building
(11:29) Commitment → confidence
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn

Nov 22, 2023 • 21min
104: Design Your Personal Category
Don’t craft a personal brand. Don’t “find your niche.”
Instead, design your personal category (hint: this is a psychology game).
This is the place where you build your future. It’s where you build a “1 of 1” business where you’re authentic and bold.
Here, you offer a unique transformation for those you aim to serve. In turn, you unlock massive freedom, income, and impact.
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👉 Build entrepreneurial freedom (training)
🗓️ Book your breakthrough call
🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(02:45) The modern factory life
(04:17) No one cares about you
(05:52) The anti-personal brand
(08:17) Frame, name, & claim
(09:20) Matt's personal category
(11:54) Problems w/ brands & niches
(14:00) Personal category components
(15:09) Category = personal freedom
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn

Nov 17, 2023 • 29min
103: Million-Dollar Months (3 Lessons from a World-Class Mastermind)
I view myself as my greatest asset, so I invest accordingly. That translates to $35K alone this year for coaching and masterminds.
I just returned from my latest event, where I met with entrepreneurs who were having million-dollar months — doing work they love and saving lives. Yes, you read that correctly.
In this episode, I'm sharing my top mastermind insights that you can apply immediately. You're welcome.
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (training video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(02:24) Mastermind context
(03:18) The path forward
(08:51) Tuning your frequency
(15:06) The CEO mindset
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 13min
102: [The Dad Edge] Breaking Free of the Corporate Cage
Matt Doan, Founder and CEO of Uncaged Life Design, shares insights from his journey to entrepreneurial freedom after escaping the corporate grind. He discusses the challenges of blending families and the lessons he hopes to impart to his children, emphasizing that empathy and emotional expression are strengths for all genders. Matt reflects on redefining masculinity and the importance of mental well-being, advocating for a life that prioritizes personal fulfillment over societal expectations.

Oct 31, 2023 • 13min
101: What to Do When You’re “Done” With Your Career Path
Your career path might've once brought you joy. But now, you're freaking outside because you can't stand it.
Here, we cover:
The psychology of feeling "done"
3 key strategies for building your next chapter
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (training video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn

Oct 24, 2023 • 38min
100: Hitting the Century Mark With the Podcast
It’s been a wild ride since starting Uncage Yourself in 2021. Upon reaching the 100th episode, I’m sharing my honest reflections on:
Why I started a podcast
The emotional highs and lows
How it supports my core business
The show’s future
7 entrepreneurial lessons you can apply now
I hold nothing back in this episode. I hope it helps.
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (training video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 3min
99: Smartly Navigating from Corporate to Entrepreneurship (Tech Careers & Money Talk)
This episode features Matt guesting on Christopher Nelson's show, Tech Careers & Money Talk. We cover:
Upsides of growing up in corporate
How to creatively navigate the inevitable downsides (once you're "successful")
How to leverage your corporate career for your next chapter (entrepreneurial freedom)
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (training video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn

Oct 10, 2023 • 52min
98: Activating Mindful FIRE with Adam Coelho
Adam Coelho, a seasoned pro from Google and host of the Mindful FIRE podcast, dives into the blend of mindfulness and financial independence. He discusses how to make work optional and manifest a fulfilling life. Key topics include shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, the transformative power of storytelling, and actionable strategies for cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit. Coelho emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in decision-making, managing career pressures, and pursuing meaningful relationships in a fast-paced world.