EP222: Neurobiology, Overcoming Addiction & Childhood Trauma and The Dark Night of the Soul w/ Matthew Paetz

EP222: Neurobiology, Overcoming Addiction & Childhood Trauma and The Dark Night of the Soul w/ Matthew Paetz

Author: Daniel DiPiazza August 31, 2022 Duration: 1:11:34

The New Wave Podcast: Daily Conversations On Web3.0, Business, Psychology, Psychedelics & More. A Show For People Seeking Spiritual, Psychological And Financial Sovereignty. Hosted Bya Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Daniel DiPiazza.

Today's guest is Matthew Paetz. Matthew shares his candid story about overcoming childhood trauma, drug addiction and suicide attempts. Now, years later, Matthew has emerged from his dark night of the soul on the other end and shares some vital lessons about psychology and overcoming yourself. 

You can email him directly at matthew@matthewpaetz.com 

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Timestamps

(00:30) Guest bio for Matthew: great friendship can have simple beginnings
(03:55) Journaling and settings goals, striving for achievement
(10:10) Achieving vs becoming and becoming "worthy" of love
(12:30) Sometimes getting what you want will not scratch the itch
(15:10) We are obsessed with public status because it is a key to biological survival
(22:44) People don't get into psychology because they have their shit together
(30:14) Making a personal change is a practice, it's not a destination. Seeking perfection can be counter-productive. 
(33:20) Patience means being outcome dependent while doing the work needed
(36:50) Difficult emotions have a lot of value and should be worked with not repressed
(44:20) Matthew's book shelf: Ego, Authority, Failure; Never Split the Difference
(47:12) The education system is not conductive to mental health and actual learning
(50:10) What's the earliest age to do a psychedelic journey? Nobody knows
(56:59) MDMA is something everybody should try at least once
(01:04:22) Shame and guilt often appear together, but they are not the same
(01:09:24) Matthew has removed himself from social media but is active on IG. You can email him directly at matthew@matthewpaetz.com 

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Daniel DiPiazza hosts The New Wave Podcast, a space for exploring the ideas reshaping how we live and work. Each episode moves through interconnected themes like the practical realities of Web 3.0 and cryptocurrency, but the discussions don't stop at technology. They extend into the personal shifts required to navigate this new landscape, touching on psychology, spirituality, and the pursuit of personal sovereignty. You'll hear candid conversations that feel more like a dialogue among friends than a formal interview, offering unfiltered access to a range of thinkers and doers. The aim is to provide actionable perspectives that feel immediately relevant, whether you're building a business, seeking personal growth, or simply trying to understand the forces altering our world. This podcast operates on the belief that adapting to rapid change requires a blend of external knowledge and internal clarity. So if you're looking for a resource that connects the dots between market trends and mindset, where advice is grounded and the future feels approachable rather than intimidating, you've found it. The tide is indeed rising, and these conversations are designed to help you navigate the currents.
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