Matt Grundy - Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter, and Studio Musician
The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative Lifestyles
Release Date: 03/19/2023
You’re Not Competing With AI—We're Merging With It - With AI Educator Matt Konwiser
The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative Lifestyles
In this conversation AI Designer, Educator, Futurist and Educator Matt Konwiser discusses the complexities and implications of Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, with a focus on its impact on creativity, technology, and society. Konwiser emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential risks and benefits of AI integration into daily life, and the philosophical questions surrounding AI's evolution and its relationship with humanity. In this conversation, host Jay Alders & Konwiser explore the evolving subjective nature of art, the...
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"They Told Us To Trust The Science’—But Whose Science?" - Dr. Michael J. Schwartz
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COVID changed everything—our freedoms, our beliefs, and even how we think about science itself. But in the aftermath of lockdowns, mandates, and mass fear, one question remains: Did we actually follow science, or just a carefully crafted narrative? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael J. Schwartz, a medical expert specializing in genetics, respiratory pathogens, and immunology, who has analyzed over 19,000 patients and 44,000 test results throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As a clinic owner, laboratory director, and author of and “,” Dr. Schwartz has firsthand knowledge of how...
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Click Here or Stay Broke: Steal Whitney Bonds’ Affiliate Marketing and Passive Income Secrets to Ditch the 9-5 Forever
The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative Lifestyles
In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and YouTuber Whitney Bonds, who transformed her career from a virtual assistant gig into a thriving online business. Whitney opens up about her path to passive income through YouTube and affiliate marketing, revealing how she built a flexible lifestyle that lets her work from home while raising a family. Perfect for entrepreneurs, career-switchers, and anyone feeling trapped in a traditional job, this conversation dives into the realities—good and bad—of designing a life with financial freedom. Whitney shares practical...
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Thinking of Quitting Your Job? Listen to This First— How You Can Break Free with CEO Aaron Harper
The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative Lifestyles
Ever feel stuck in life, knowing you’re capable of more but unsure how to break through? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, who took an unexpected leap from corporate America into building a thriving national power washing empire. Aaron doesn’t hold back—he shares the raw, unfiltered truth about risk, reinvention, and the mindset shifts that separate successful entrepreneurs from the ones who stay stuck. We talk about why most people never start, how to push past fear, and the unexpected lessons he’s learned along the way. If you’re itching to take...
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Comfort Zones Are Killing Your Soul: Why I Chose to Risk It All with Matt Dawson
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What happens when you leave the corporate grind to conquer the world’s tallest peaks and row across oceans? In this episode, Jay Alders dives into the incredible journey of Matt Dawson, a former investment banker turned world record adventurer. Discover how loss, pain, and stepping outside of his comfort zone transformed Matt’s life—and how it can transform yours. Whether you’re stuck in a rut, craving adventure, or looking for the spark to change your path, this conversation will inspire you to risk it all and find your true purpose. ---- Support our sponsors: The DNA Company: DNA...
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Building Warriors: The Vision Behind The Tactical Games with Nick Thayer
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In this episode, Jay Alders chats with Nick Thayer, President of The Tactical Games, about his journey from U.S. Coast Guard veteran to leader of one of the most intense fitness and shooting competitions in the world. Nick shares how The Tactical Games combines athleticism, marksmanship, and mental toughness, creating a unique challenge for competitors of all backgrounds. Discover how Nick’s unconventional path and entrepreneurial mindset have helped shape the sport, its growing community, and its impact on participants worldwide. Whether you’re into fitness, firearms, or simply love...
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Creative Identity Crisis: Searching For The Joy in Art Again with Artist Bo Bramwell
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In this heartfelt episode of the Shifting Perceptions Podcast, artist Bo Bramwell joins Jay Alders for a deep dive into the vulnerable side of being a creative. Known for his intricate, surreal pen-and-ink and digital art, Bo has collaborated with music legends like , , and and exhibited alongside the visionary artist . But beyond his success, Bo shares the inner struggles that resonate with so many artists: dealing with creative blocks, facing identity crises, and managing the weight of public expectations. He and Jay open up about the intense emotional journey that comes with making...
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Silent Suffering is Killing Us As Men - Practical Advice for Modern Men: Interview with Traver Boehm - Hosted by Jay Alders
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Welcome to the Shifting Perceptions Podcast, hosted by Jay Alders with special guest Traver Boehm, founder of the Man Uncivilized Movement and author of and In this episode, we dive deep into the silent struggles that many men face, especially those in their 30s to 50s, who often carry the weight of the world on their shoulders while keeping their pain hidden. Are you feeling the pressure to be the provider, the strong one, the man who has it all together? Do you sometimes feel like you’re drowning in expectations—both self-imposed and from society—without a safe space to express your...
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The Surfing Entrepreneur Behind Indo Board: Meet Hunter Joslin
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Ever wondered how a simple idea can revolutionize an industry? Meet Hunter Joslin, the surfing Entrepreneur and Founder of a game-changer in fitness and sports. My chats with Hunter, a long-time friend, are always fun and insightful. I'm glad I finally got Hunter on the podcast to talk about his incredible journey. Hunter’s Early Days: Discover how a young Hunter Joslin, balancing on homemade boards in the 60s, laid the foundation for Indo Board. Growing up during the surfing boom, Hunter’s passion for balance and innovation began with makeshift balance boards and evolved into a...
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Kurt Pellegrino’s Unstoppable Journey To The UFC and Beyond: Dyslexia, Bullies & Fatherhood
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Former UFC Fighter, instructor, entrepreneur, and world-renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial artist . In this interview Kurt opens up about his battles with dyslexia and bullying, and how his mindset has helped him on and off the mats. Early Life and Dyslexia Kurt faced significant challenges from a young age. Born with severe dyslexia, he struggled in school and became the target of bullying. "I've been broken since I can remember," he shared, highlighting his lifelong battle with a learning disability. Despite these obstacles, Kurt's resilience and determination were unwavering. ...
info_outlineMatt Grundy is a California-based world-renowned multi-instrumentalist, touring, and studio musician. Matt has performed with and toured with some of the biggest names in the music industry including G. Love, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson as well as his main gig accompanying Donavon Frankenreiter which keeps him quite busy circling the globe year-round.
When not on tour, Grundy feels most himself with his wife, and daughter or in his music studio. Matt speaks from the heart about how he always seeks balance between living the rockstar life and being a bit more introverted at home.
Grundy describes his lifestyle and career as bipolar based on the extremes he experiences in both directions, from luxurious trips to Richard Branson’s Necker Island to staying in a room full of penis statues in Tahiti, to traveling around Europe in a souped-up cargo van with no heat and wooden bunks.
Matt has built up an impressive fluency on guitar, bass guitar, harmonica, vocals and drums, and aside from his gigging life he’s been developing his reputation as a singer-songwriter. Thus far he’s put out two studio albums and takes his music creation very seriously.
We go far and wide on this podcast. Matt shares his thoughts on AI and how it's affecting the music industry and how streaming platforms have become the new record label behemoth. Matt dives into his creative process and how he's constantly learning new things and improving his skills as a musician.
We touched upon what it’s like to be around true greatness and how toxic it can be to compare yourself to others. Matt says that he has a very obsessive mind and his former life with addiction has helped him to learn to point those compulsions at better things like fitness, sobriety, health, family, music and evolving as a human.
In talking to Grundy, it’s clear that he’s doing music for the right reason. He said that he's not looking to be rich and famous anymore, but he's always going to keep making music the way he wants to, regardless of who does or doesn't listen to it.
I’ve been friends with Matt since we were on tour together in Brazil in 2007 and I love my talks with Grundy.
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Matt Grundy Links & Resources:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZdyKrM9OUByN4YUD88NZD?si=kUEJD-tXQZOzk-36aEBy_g
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grundymatt/
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