Matt Dahlia (formerly "Matt Dajer") is the cofounder of Yes Theory, a YouTube channel and community centered around "seeking discomfort." In this interview, Matt opens up about quitting YouTube, struggling with anxiety, evolving his friendships, and going through spiritual growth. After growing a massively successful endeavour, Matt decided to leave Yes Theory to find himself. Before, Matt had placed all his worthiness and success on the outside from running an Iron Man to going on blind dates with girls. This is a story of going inward and understanding his essence; the reason for why he started in the first place. Now, Matt Dahlia finds himself on an evolving path and contemplating the wild journey alongside the Yes Theory founding members, Thomas Brag, Ammar Kandil, and Darin Emre. In recent years, Matt has seen a lot of change. He stopped appearing on Yes Theory adventures, began writing a book, and even changed his last name from "Dajer" to "Dahlia," like the flower. Join Matt Dahlia & Emilio Ortiz in a raw, honest conversation about where Matt is now, and where he is headed next. ⚡ PRE ORDER Matt's First & Newest Book: Talk to Strangers. The Yes Theory Story [ + Bonuses ] https://www.yestheorybook.com/ ⚡ or Grab the book on the "Seek Discomfort" website here: https://www.seekdiscomfort.com/products/matts-book-bonuses-pre-order ___________________ PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Matt Dahlia Intro 00:03:36 - Discovering Inner Discomfort 00:10:08 - The Liberation of Being Seen and Opening Up 00:16:29 - Self-Love & Non-Neediness in Relationships 00:19:43 - The Paradox of Being Alone and Leaning on Others 00:22:59 - Surrounding Yourself with Visionary Friends 00:26:19 - The Mirror of Life and Evolving Relationships 00:29:27 - Embracing New Chapters and Releasing Toxic Friendships 00:32:31 - Grieving Relationships and Moving On 00:35:43 - The Dark Side of Always Seeking Something Better 00:38:41 - Creating for the Wrong Reasons 00:41:51 - Leaving An Impact on Childhood Friendships & Bonds 00:44:37 - Empowering Others to Write Their Own Stories 00:51:06 - The Importance of Focusing on Your Own Dreams 00:54:01 - Pursuing Full Alignment in Creative Work 00:57:08 - Embracing Personal Dreams 01:00:23 - The Mission of Emilio's Podcast 01:03:37 - Dealing with Concerns from Loved Ones 01:06:41 - Trusting Your Feelings 01:09:44 - The Joy of Pure Flow 01:13:07 - The Art of Surfing and the Importance of Patience 01:16:25 - Matt's & Mental Health 01:19:00 - Matt's Hope for Talk to Strangers Book 01:20:15 - The Time Capsule Question ___________________ Guest: Matt Dahlia from Yes Theory ✦ Newsletter | https://mattdahlia.substack.com/ ✦ YouTube | ⁠⁠ @YesTheory ⁠⁠ ✦ Seek Discomfort Clothing | https://www.seekdiscomfort.com/ ✦ Matt's Going Away Party | ⁠⁠ @YesTheoryPodcast ⁠⁠ ✦ Social Media www.facebook.com/yestheory www.tiktok.com/@yestheory www.instagram.com/yestheory Host: Emilio Ortiz ✦ Instagram | www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz Special Offerings to Support the Show: ✦ Receive 15% off any purchase from Ra Optics, the world's best blue-light-blocking glasses. Use our code "justtapin" at checkout for your special discount - https://bit.ly/RaOptics-EmilioOrtiz ✦ Receive 10% off any purchase from Intelligent Change, elegant tools, and simple daily routines to instill positive change, including products such as "Five Minute Journal." Use our code "EMILIO10" at checkout for your special discount - https://bit.ly/IntelligentChange-EmilioOrtiz ✦ Become a Member of GAIA, which offer the largest resource of consciousness-expanding videos. Get your FREE 7-day trial of Gaia here! https://bit.ly/emilio_invite Leave a Rating for Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz: ✦ Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3BOnqQr ✦ Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3IeWnjD