Decoding Success with Matt LeBris
Self-Improvement
About
Welcome to The Decoding Success Podcast - the show for high-performers who have used their trauma to fuel their success. If you have ever felt like a black sheep, someone who experienced isolation, neglect, or disconnection, you're in the right place as we guide our community to feel seen, understood, and connected to their highest selves. Matt LeBris hosts our weekly show, as he dives deep with world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature, providing invaluable insights on emotional, mental, physical, financial, and spiritual well-being.Each episode features deep, transformative conversations designed to reconnect you with your true self. Our mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, helping you go from feeling isolated to feeling seen, from anxious to connected, from being hard on yourself to giving grace. Whether you're seeking to identify your path to healing trauma, anxiety or dark days, make mindset shifts to step into
Episodes
- 379. The Truth About Love Most People Learn Too Late | Amy Chan
Most people think they have a dating problem. What they actually have is a pattern problem. Watch our episode on YouTube We don't just choose partners. We choose familiarity. And for a lot of people, that means unconsciously chasing the sa…
- 378. How To Release Trapped Emotions From The Body | Dr. Bradley Nelson
In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast , Matt sits down with Dr. Bradley Nelson for a mind-expanding conversation on trapped emotions, emotional baggage, inherited trauma, and the hidden energy shaping your life, relationships, he…
- 377. Becoming Who You're Meant to Be (Stop Chasing & Start Aligning) with Craig Siegel
Matt sits down with Craig Siegel for a deep dive into what it really means to become who you're meant to be and why most people are going about it the wrong way. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE If you've been chasing success, adding more…
- 376. Why Most People Avoid the Truth (And Stay Stuck Because of It) | Connor Beaton
Most people don't feel stuck because they lack motivation. They feel stuck because they're avoiding the truth that would force them to change. In this conversation with Connor Beaton, we break down why so many people stay in cycles of self…
- BONUS: You're Not Stuck — You're Waiting to Feel Ready
If you feel stuck right now — not because you lack desire, but because doubt keeps outweighing it — this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Matt reframes one of the most misunderstood emotions in personal growth: doubt. Doubt does n…
- BONUS: The Pressure You've Been Carrying (And How to Finally Release It)
If you've been carrying the weight of your world — and maybe everyone else's — for so long that you don't even know what you're holding anymore, this episode is for you. This isn't about weakness. If you've been holding it all together, yo…
- 375. Why a B+ Life Is More Dangerous Than Failure | Suzy Welch
Most people assume the biggest threat to their happiness is failure. But according to Suzy Welch, the real danger is something far more subtle — a life that's good enough . A career that looks successful on paper. A routine that feels comf…
- BONUS: Fear Is Costing You the Life You Say You Want
If you say you want more — more growth, more money, more fulfillment — but fear keeps stopping you right at the edge, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Matt breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about success: fear isn…
- 374. Why You're Still Fighting Yourself (Even After You've "Succeeded") | Carl Radke
Carl Radke has built businesses, written a book, run marathons, and built a life that looks successful from the outside. But the real story isn't about TV, ventures, or visibility. It's about surviving himself. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUB…
- 373. Why Most People Stay Stuck in Their Dark Season | Michael Chernow
If you're serious about building a brand that actually moves people: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris Michael Chernow shares the brutal truth about addiction, ego, and the dangerous comfort traps that keep most people stuck in cycles t…
- 372. The Hidden Cost of High Performance (And How to Fix It) with Emily Fletcher
BOOK YOUR BRAND STRATEGY CALL: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris In this episode of Decoding Success , Matt sits down in person with meditation expert and founder of Ziva Meditation, Emily Fletcher, for one of the most expansive convers…
- 371. Meals By Cug: Why Caring Less Might Make You More Successful
Get Guided Support on Building Your Brand If you're looking for clarity, strategy, and guidance on building a personal brand that actually feels like you , book a free brand call here: 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris In this episod…
- 370. Robbie Bent (Co-Founder, Othership): I Built the Dream… But I Was Wearing Armor
YOUR PERSONAL BRAND CAN LEVEL UP... START HERE: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ Robbie Bent reveals why entrepreneurial success, high performance, and constant pressure can disconnect you from the very self you're working so hard to…
- 369. Why Betting on Yourself Feels Lonely (But Pays Off) w/ Lil Mo Mozzarella
YOUR PERSONAL BRAND LEVELED UP STARTS HERE: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris What does it really take to bet on yourself — especially when the path feels isolating and uncertain? In this episode, I sit down with Lil Mo Mozzarella to ta…
- 368. Why Shame Is Blocking the Life, Love, and Intimacy You Want w/ Stefanos Sifandos
LEVELING UP YOUR PERSONAL BRAND STARTS HERE: https:// freebrandcall.com/mattlebris Most people think they're stuck because they lack discipline, confidence, or clarity. But what if the real reason you're not experiencing deeper intimacy, f…
- 367. Why You Keep Self-Abandoning (and How to Finally Come Home to Yourself) | Kate Eckman
Kate Eckman breaks down why so many high-achieving people feel disconnected despite doing everything "right." She explains how self-abandonment begins early in life as a way to earn love, safety, and approval—and how people-pleasing, perfe…
- 366. The REAL Reason You Keep Self-Sabotaging (It Started in Childhood) w/ Jason VanRuler
👉 Want clarity on your own brand? Book a free 1:1 call with the Brand Builders team: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ Most people think they've healed their past. But the truth is far heavier: your childhood blueprint is still runnin…
- 365. Rory Vaden: Differentiation Is Dead. Be Unique Instead.
BUILD YOUR BRAND w/ Brand Builders Group Rory Vaden joins the show to break down why differentiation is dead — and why your real advantage is your uniqueness. If you've ever struggled to build an authentic personal brand because you've spe…
- 364. Why You Resist Change (And How to Finally Surrender) with Jessica Zweig
💰 Book your F R E E Brand Strategy Call here: freebrandcall.com/mattlebris In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Matt sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and spiritual teacher Jessica Zweig for a raw exploration of…
- 363. Dr. Mariel Buqué on Breaking Generational Trauma & Healing in Micro Victories
BOOK YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY CALL 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris In this powerful episode of Decoding Success , we are joined by Dr. Mariel Buqué — psychologist, intergenerational trauma expert, and author of Break The Cycle . Th…
- 362. How to STOP Chasing Validation & Become Your Own Best Friend w/ Valerie Greenberg
👉 Start here (free strategy call): freebrandcall.com/mattlebris Today's conversation with TV personality and author Valerie Greenberg is a masterclass in shifting from external approval to inner authority. We dig into befriending the inne…
- 361. Find Peace After Pain with Richie Romero
MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR PERSONAL BRAND 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ WATCH ALL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/MattLeBris What if the thing standing between you and peace… is the lie you keep telling yourself? In t…
- 360. Psychotherapist Terri Cole: The Secret to Healing Your Childhood Wounds & Building Healthy Relationships
BUILD YOUR BRAND WITH INTENTION 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ Psychotherapist Terri Cole reveals how childhood wounds quietly shape every relationship you have—and how to finally heal them. From codependency and fear of disappro…
- 359. How a 3% Chance to Live Changed Everything w/ John Ulsh
Build Your Personal Brand 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ What would you do if life gave you a 3% chance to live ? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, host Matt LeBris sits down with John Ulsh, a husband, father, entr…
- 358. Jason Stacy: Control Your Emotions, Harness Your Energy, Audit Your Environment
WORKING ON YOUR PERSONAL BRAND? DON'T DO IT ALONE 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast , host Matt LeBris sits down with world-renowned performance coach Jason Stacy, the man behind some…
- 357. How to Let Go of Control and Find Peace (with Panache Desai)
building your personal brand? get some complimentary strategy here 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/ watch this episode on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/gTJmhYN6q1Q In this episode, Panache Desai and Matt LeBris dive into what happens…
- 356. Kyle Maynard: The 3-Foot Rule That Will Change Your Life
COMPLIMENTARY BRAND STRATEGY CALL: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris What do you do when the summit feels impossible? Kyle Maynard, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and athlete—breaks down the mindset that got him from an 0–35 wrestling…
- 355. How to Reclaim the Desires You've Suppressed for Years w/ Dr. Robert Glover
What happens when you realize the life you've built isn't fully yours ? When the career, relationships, or goals you've been chasing were shaped more by approval and outside expectations than your own true desires? 🎙️ Work with Matt & Bui…
- 354. The Hardest Lesson I've Learned About Opportunity
I want to let you in on something that hit me hard recently: If you're "playing it cool" in life, chances are… you're actually just playing yourself. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down a moment that made me reflect deeply — a missed o…
- 353. Suzy Batiz on the Darkest Season of Her Life And the Gold She Found There
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 NO…
- 352. It's Okay to Not Be Okay — How to Rewire Your Mind with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Dr. Caroline Leaf takes us on a journey through the science of the mind–brain connection. You'll learn powerful tools to manage moments of anxiety, overwhelm, and panic—based on neuroplasticity and her signature Neurocycle method. Highligh…
- 351. Haley Hoffman Smith: You're Not Blocked, You're Believing the Wrong Thing
What if the life you dream about is actually one belief shift away ? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast , I'm joined by the magical Haley Hoffman Smith—subconscious mind expert, speaker, and author of You Have the Magic . Toge…
- 350. Sam Dogen: Pain Is Progress: Why Financial Discomfort Can Free You
What if the very thing you're avoiding, financial discomfort, is the key to your freedom? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast , we're joined by Sam Dogen, the creator of Financial Samurai and author of Millionaire Milestones .…
- 349. Annalie Howling: A Shameless Life Is Possible — Here's How
What if the reason you're exhausted, disconnected, or stuck… isn't failure — but shame? In this deeply vulnerable and transformational episode, performance coach and trauma expert Annalie Howling joins Matt to reveal how shame shapes our i…
- 348. Happiness Isn't a 10/10 Every Day — Here's What It Really Is
I've been thinking a lot lately about what really makes us happy. And spoiler alert: it's not about chasing a perfect 10/10 every single day. In this episode, I've got the fellas in the studio with me, and we're diving deep into the real m…
- 347. You Don't Need a "Sorry" to Heal
Have you ever confronted someone who hurt you — 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…
- 346. Healing Doesn't Erase Your Triggers (And That's Okay)
In this solo episode of the Decoding Success Podcast , we're diving deep into a truth that's often left out of the conversation around healing: just because you've done the work doesn't mean you'll do life perfectly afterward. Whether your…
- 345. Why Healing Feels So Heavy (And Why You're the One Chosen to Do It)
In this episode of the Decoding Success Podcast , we're diving into a truth that doesn't get talked about enough: healing isn't just hard — it's heavy. And not just because of the work it takes, but because you've been chosen to carry out…
- 344. How to Know If They're Your Person
After years of deep inner work, self-discovery, and turning inward, I stumbled upon a perspective on love and soulmates that I wish I had heard sooner — and it's changed how I view relationships completely. In this episode of the Decoding…
- 343. Your Pain Got You Here, But It Won't Take You Further
If you've used your pain as fuel to achieve success, you're not alone. Many of us—especially black sheep—have turned rejection, isolation, and past wounds into motivation. But what happens when that fuel runs out? In today's solo episode,…
- 342. How Micro-Dosing Alone Time Can Transform Your Life
As a black sheep, you've probably felt the sting of isolation—whether it was self-imposed or something you experienced growing up. But what if the very thing you once resented could become your greatest asset? In this episode of The Decodi…
- 341. Why You Can't Save Everyone (And What to Do Instead)
As someone who's walked the path of self-discovery, healing, and transformation, it's natural to want the same for the people you love. But here's the hard truth: you can't heal others—and trying to do so comes at a cost. In this episode o…
- 340. The Truth About Healing No One Talks About
We hear about healing all the time—but there's something no one talks about: healing doesn't mean forgetting. For years, I thought the key to moving forward was erasing the pain of my past. I wanted to forget the rejection, the hurt, the m…
- 339. Success Isn't Enough If You're Chasing the Wrong Thing
You set a goal. You grind. You achieve. The applause rolls in. The texts, the recognition, the high of success—it's everything you thought you wanted. And then… it fades. So what happens next? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcas…
- 338. The One Thing You're Hiding That's Keeping You Isolated
What if I told you there's one thing you might be hiding that's keeping you from deeper relationships, real connections, and even personal growth? For years, I wore a mask—acting bulletproof, unfazed, like nothing could touch me. But in re…
- 337. Trusting Yourself When Others Gaslight You
Have you ever shared your experience with someone, only to be told, "That never happened" or "You're remembering it wrong"? Whether it's in relationships, family dynamics, or past trauma, having your reality denied what many now call gasli…
- 336. Reclaiming Your Worth When You Feel Overlooked
Have you ever felt overlooked, unprioritized, or like an afterthought in the relationships that matter most? Whether it's family, friends, or romantic partners, feeling like the low man (or woman) on the totem pole can be frustrating and e…
- 335. Why You'll Never Get the Approval You're Chasing
Are you constantly seeking validation from people who never seem to give it to you? Do you feel emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of chasing approval? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast , we dive deep into the…
- Why the People Who Hurt You Are the Ones Who Help You Grow
Today, I'm diving into the transformative power of pain and why, in some cases, the people who've hurt us are the same ones who propel us toward our greatest growth. I open up about reframing our perspective on painful experiences—because…
- Stop Rushing Your Healing: How to Align Intention, Patience, and Courage
In this episode of the Decoding Success podcast, I'm diving deep into the complexities of the tension between wanting to heal and actually being ready for it. I share some personal stories and insights on why self-assessment is key, why it…