330. Anna Runkle: Finding Peace After Trauma with Practical Tools That Work
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
Release Date: 11/20/2024
356. Kyle Maynard: The 3-Foot Rule That Will Change Your Life
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
COMPLIMENTARY BRAND STRATEGY CALL: What do you do when the summit feels impossible? Kyle Maynard, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and athleteâbreaks down the mindset that got him from an 0â35 wrestling record to bear-crawling a 22,800-foot mountain. His rule? Three feet at a time. We dig into focus, unlearning, healthy comparison, fear vs. certainty, and how to know when to push or pull back so you actually enjoy your life while you pursue big goals. Watch all of our episodes on YouTube: In This Episode, Youâll Learn The 3-Foot Rule: A simple focus shift to do brutally hard...
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355. How to Reclaim the Desires Youâve Suppressed for Years w/ Dr. Robert Glover
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
What happens when you realize the life youâve built isnât fully yours? When the career, relationships, or goals youâve been chasing were shaped more by approval and outside expectations than your own true desires? đď¸ Work with Matt & Build Your Personal Brand: In this episode of the Decoding Success Podcast, Iâm joined by Dr. Robert Glover, author of the international bestseller No More Mr. Nice Guy. Together, we unpack the hidden ways we suppress our desires, betray our authenticity, and live for approval â and more importantly, how to break free. Dr. Glover shares: How...
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354. The Hardest Lesson Iâve Learned About Opportunity
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
I want to let you in on something that hit me hard recently: If youâre âplaying it coolâ in life, chances are⌠youâre actually just playing yourself. In this solo episode, Iâm breaking down a moment that made me reflect deeply â a missed opportunity on a Brooklyn street that left me with instant regret. Iâm sharing it because I know Iâm not the only one whoâs ever let fear get dressed up in confidence. We convince ourselves weâre being smooth. That weâre in control. But deep down, weâre just scared â scared of looking dumb, getting rejected, or not living up to the...
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353. Suzy Batiz on the Darkest Season of Her Life And the Gold She Found There
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
Suzy Batiz, the creator of Poo-Pourri and one of the most unconventional entrepreneurs in the game, joins The Decoding Success Podcast to share the raw, unfiltered truth about chasing success⌠and what she found when she got it. This is NOT the story youâve heard before. Suzy opens up about the bankruptcy, divorce, suicide attempt, and even the darkest season of her life â fresh out of it and sharing publicly for the first time â and how those lows became the place where she found the gold that truly mattered. Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: đŻ Free Personal Brand...
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352. Itâs Okay to Not Be Okay â How to Rewire Your Mind with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
Dr. Caroline Leaf takes us on a journey through the science of the mindâbrain connection. Youâll learn powerful tools to manage moments of anxiety, overwhelm, and panicâbased on neuroplasticity and her signature Neurocycle method. Highlights include: How to reframe your inner narrative with intentional breathing, validation, and cognitive shifts. The difference between mind vs. brain, and why your mind drives 99% of your experience. The importance of the five-step Neurocycle, practiced over 63 days, to rewire toxic thought patterns and build lasting resilience. Why âitâs...
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351. Haley Hoffman Smith: Youâre Not Blocked, Youâre Believing the Wrong Thing
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
What if the life you dream about is actually one belief shift away? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, Iâm joined by the magical Haley Hoffman Smithâsubconscious mind expert, speaker, and author of You Have the Magic. Together, we explore whatâs really holding people back from their desires, why self-doubt isnât yours to begin with, and how Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping can completely change your life. We unpack how past programming creates present limitations, the power of healing stored emotional trauma, and how to use belief work to call in your next-level...
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350. Sam Dogen: Pain Is Progress: Why Financial Discomfort Can Free You
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
What if the very thing youâre avoiding, financial discomfort, is the key to your freedom? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, weâre joined by Sam Dogen, the creator of Financial Samurai and author of Millionaire Milestones. Together, we unpack the biggest financial lie millennials are still telling themselves, why winging it with your money never works, and the mindset shifts that lead to true wealth. From forecasting your future misery to redefining what âenoughâ means in a world obsessed with more, this conversation is packed with raw truths, personal stories, and...
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349. Annalie Howling: A Shameless Life Is Possible â Hereâs How
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
What if the reason youâre exhausted, disconnected, or stuck⌠isnât failure â but shame? In this deeply vulnerable and transformational episode, performance coach and trauma expert Annalie Howling joins Matt to reveal how shame shapes our identity, fuels burnout, and keeps us from experiencing real connection â with others and ourselves. Annalie shares her raw story of overcoming childhood trauma, healing internalized beliefs like âI am bad,â and learning to live a truly shameless life â one filled with freedom, self-compassion, and unshakable inner peace. If youâve ever felt...
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348. Happiness Isn't a 10/10 Every Day â Here's What It Really Is
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
Iâve been thinking a lot lately about what really makes us happy. And spoiler alert: itâs not about chasing a perfect 10/10 every single day. In this episode, Iâve got the fellas in the studio with me, and weâre diving deep into the real meaning of happiness â and how you can create it for yourself starting right now. Weâre unpacking the myths weâve been sold about what happiness should look like, why âbeing presentâ isnât just a buzzword, and how giving (even when you feel like you donât have much) can unlock a level of joy you didnât expect. In this conversation,...
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347. You Donât Need a âSorryâ to Heal
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
Have you ever confronted someone who hurt you â only to be met with denial, defensiveness, or gaslighting? In this powerful solo episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, Matt LeBris breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in modern healing: you donât need anyoneâs apology to validate your pain â and you definitely donât need it to begin healing. If youâve ever waited for an âIâm sorryâ that never came⌠this episode is for you. Matt shares: The 3 things you actually do need to heal Why seeking external validation can keep you stuck How to reclaim your power after...
info_outlineWelcome to The Decoding Success Podcast, where we dive into a transformative conversation with Anna Runkle, widely known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy. In this episode, Anna shares her profound insights into healing from trauma, emphasizing that while we cannot heal trauma itself, we can heal how it affects us. Together, they unpack the misconceptions around trauma, the power of daily practices, and the tools that help us move forward.
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What will you learn when you listen...
⨠You can't heal trauma, but you can heal its effects. đ§ââď¸ Healing starts with self-regulation and daily practices. đ Writing can be a powerful tool to process emotions safely. đż Connection with nature fosters healing and belonging. đ§ Trauma impacts the nervous system but can be managed. âł Time can catalyze healing but isnât the only factor. đ Community and support are crucial for emotional well-being. đĄ Trauma is an injuryânot an identity.
Two of our favorite quotes from this episode:
đ "Trauma is an overwhelming life experience, but healing is possible."
đĽ "You can start feeling better today with the right tools."
Connect with Anna on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrappyChildhoodFairy
Learn more about Annaâs courses: https://crappychildhoodfairy.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Healing Traumaâs Effects
03:15 What Trauma Really Is (And Isnât)
06:22 The Role of Self-Regulation in Healing
10:04 Writing as a Tool for Emotional Clarity
13:47 Spirituality and Its Role in Recovery
16:25 Understanding Neglect: The Silent Trauma
19:38 Nature and Belonging: Finding Your Grounding
23:10 Daily Practices to Regulate Emotions
26:45 The Present Moment: Where Healing Happens
30:08 Trauma Symptoms vs. Identity: A Mindset Shift
33:21 How to Start Healing Today
36:04 Community and Support: Why You Donât Have to Go It Alone
39:17 Final Thoughts: Practical Tools for Lasting Change