If you're desperate for success, it's tough to share everything and let strangers have an opinion. In your 30s, life becomes more complicated. For those with a public career, having a healthy relationship means not relying solely on it for income. Creators who aren't stressed usually have other sources of income.
In 2021, Matt from Yes Theory, one of YouTube's biggest channels, revealed he was quitting the platform.
Despite being an internet celebrity, Matt's story is a common one—about someone who gave away too much of themselves to be liked by others, and now desperately trying to get themselves back. In this episode, Matt and I unpack this familiar dilemma, as well as covering topics like codependence, managing success, dealing with parasocial relationships, determining when vulnerability goes too far, and much more.