Matt Dahlia (formerly "Matt Dajer") is the cofounder of Yes Theory, a YouTube channel and community centered around "seeking discomfort." In this interview, Matt opens up about quitting YouTube, struggling with anxiety, evolving his friendships, and going through spiritual growth. After growing a massively successful endeavour, Matt decided to leave Yes Theory to find himself. Before, Matt had placed all his worthiness and success on the outside from running an Iron Man to going on blind dates with girls. This is a story of going inward and understanding his essence; the reason for why he started in the first place.

Now, Matt Dahlia finds himself on an evolving path and contemplating the wild journey alongside the Yes Theory founding members, Thomas Brag, Ammar Kandil, and Darin Emre. In recent years, Matt has seen a lot of change. He stopped appearing on Yes Theory adventures, began writing a book, and even changed his last name from "Dajer" to "Dahlia," like the flower.

Join Matt Dahlia & Emilio Ortiz in a raw, honest conversation about where Matt is now, and where he is headed next.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS

00:00:00 - Matt Dahlia Intro
00:03:36 - Discovering Inner Discomfort
00:10:08 - The Liberation of Being Seen and Opening Up
00:16:29 - Self-Love & Non-Neediness in Relationships
00:19:43 - The Paradox of Being Alone and Leaning on Others
00:22:59 - Surrounding Yourself with Visionary Friends
00:26:19 - The Mirror of Life and Evolving Relationships
00:29:27 - Embracing New Chapters and Releasing Toxic Friendships
00:32:31 - Grieving Relationships and Moving On
00:35:43 - The Dark Side of Always Seeking Something Better
00:38:41 - Creating for the Wrong Reasons
00:41:51 - Leaving An Impact on Childhood Friendships & Bonds
00:44:37 - Empowering Others to Write Their Own Stories
00:51:06 - The Importance of Focusing on Your Own Dreams
00:54:01 - Pursuing Full Alignment in Creative Work
00:57:08 - Embracing Personal Dreams
01:00:23 - The Mission of Emilio's Podcast
01:03:37 - Dealing with Concerns from Loved Ones
01:06:41 - Trusting Your Feelings
01:09:44 - The Joy of Pure Flow
01:13:07 - The Art of Surfing and the Importance of Patience
01:16:25 - Matt's & Mental Health
01:19:00 - Matt's Hope for Talk to Strangers Book
01:20:15 - The Time Capsule Question


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Guest: Matt Dahlia from Yes Theory
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