A raw and honest conversation about growing up in survival mode, the hidden loneliness behind success, and the journey from approval seeking to authentic self-worth.
I was just trying to survive…
This episode explores childhood trauma, survival mode, emotional resilience, and the hidden cost of high achievement. Matt Gerlach shares his healing journey, identity struggles, and the loneliness many high performers experience behind closed doors. If you’ve ever felt successful on the outside but empty on the inside, this conversation will help you understand self-worth, authenticity, and what it truly means to break free from approval seeking and live with purpose.
Bullets: • Growing up in survival mode
* The emotional cost of high achievement
* Choosing authenticity over approval
Listen now and discover what it really means to break free from survival mode.