Matt Dunford
Matt Dunford
Can your friends handle your intensity
Can your friends handle your intensity
Can your friends handle your intensity
Saturday 28th March 2020
Matt Dunford discusses the importance of authentic relationships and vulnerability, sharing his journey from struggles to self-love and fatherhood.
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5 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Matt Dunford
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Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Authenticity and Intensity: Matt Dunford on Real Friendships
It shows immense strength to be vulnerable and open up to friends about our fears, insecurities, and heartache. Choose wisely who you spend your time with and who you talk to about these things. Dive into your consciousness and share your life with the people that can handle it. Big love guys.
Ever felt like your friends just don’t get you? In this thought-provoking episode of The Matt Dunford Podcast, Matt digs into the raw truth about authenticity in relationships and the courage it takes to be vulnerable. He poses tough questions about the depth of our friendships and whether they truly support us or merely skim the surface with trivial chat.
Matt believes that real strength lies in opening up about our fears and insecurities, but it’s crucial to choose the right people to share with. Not everyone can handle our intensity, and that’s okay. It’s about finding those who can and will stand by us through thick and thin. Matt’s journey is a testament to the power of change.
He shares a pivotal moment when his wife’s pregnancy news hit him like a lightning bolt, pushing him to overhaul his life from an unhealthy, overweight 40-year-old with substance issues to a dedicated father and sober role model. His transformation wasn’t just for his son; it was also for himself. He urges fathers to strive for self-improvement, not out of guilt or shame, but out of love for their children and themselves.
Fatherhood, as Matt explains, played a monumental role in his path to self-love and respect. His son became his anchor, motivating him to become the best version of himself. Matt’s message is one of compassion and understanding for all fathers struggling with similar battles. He doesn’t judge but offers a hand of support, spreading a message of self-love, respect, and genuine connection. This episode challenges us to look deeper into our friendships and embrace vulnerability as a strength.
Matt’s personal story is a beacon of hope, showing that positive change is possible for anyone willing to take that brave step. Tune in to hear Matt’s inspiring journey and start nurturing those authentic relationships that truly matter.