This episode is so timely y'all. Megan Heyn opened up about her struggle to stay "beautiful" and how she actually found a voice for herself in challenging the beauty narrative.  In fact, that's why she wrote and is funding her short film, The Fix. It's a comedy about the messages women receive to fix themselves to be perfect, and I didn't' realize what a deeper conversation this would invoke on the show. Truly loved having Megan on.  Find all info or DONATE to her film! ART IS IMPORTANT!...

The state of news is well...in a state, sugars! (See how I did that?) But seriously, is it fake, is it real, or is it all crazy? Loved having journalist Erica Mandy from The Newsworthy podcast because dang, y'all. She breaks it down and gives you some perspective on how to find out what is actually happening in the world.  I've really enjoyed listening to her show too, y'all. Like for real. I would highly recommend subscribing because it really is a true perspective of what's happening in...

Growing up gay, in the South, with a very religious and experiencing daily sexual abuse as a teenager--this was Nate Postlethwait's childhood. But this isn't a story about being a victim. Nate's story is about being a champion for other men to openly discuss sexual abuse and to live their life without the shame and fear of lies.  A truly inspiring guy for a truly inspiring episode y'all. Follow Nate's travel and blog here: https://theothersideofsaved.com/ And download his podcast, THE OTHER...

Life coach, radiant woman, Mom, and badass surfer Emily Pereira is doing what we all want to do--leave our lives and live on the beach! Sounds impossible right? Emily thought so too and I love that in this show she breaks down how you can do it.  Now I could leave you Emily Pereira's bio here y'all..but honestly, her story is better heard from you. So many women I know, I have no idea of what they want their life to be and when they get all the "things" they still find themselves horribly...

Adam Cayton-Holland, one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” went from a sensitive kid growing up in Denver, Colorado, to a writer and performer with a burgeoning career as a comic. Adam was always interested in comedy – he and his sister, Lydia, spent their childhoods cracking jokes and running bits off one another. Their close relationship continued as Lydia worked at the door and behind the scenes of Adam’s increasingly popular comedy shows. Yet Lydia struggled with depression, and not...

I truly love this person. Shawn Pelofsky is one of those fearless female comics who refuses to be anyone but herself. A fellow Okie with the heart of your grandma and also the same dirty mouth as my grandma, Shawn is one of those comics who, after you see her set, you feel like she gets you. She's not making jokes at you--she's making jokes with you. I'm so proud of her stand up specials, and sugars PLEASE DOWNLOAD IT and watch. I promise you will laugh--and sugars we all need a great laugh...

Rick Clemons is a man who fought to live his truth and now his mission is to find yours. Life coach, speaker, podcaster, and fellow Southern Queen--Rick is one of my favorite Dear Mattie guests of all time. His show Life Uncloseted goes there y'all. #truthtalk I let Rick explain it best: "Stop it! No more mediocre living. Dreaming and not doing. Apologizing for living your life your way. Host Rick Clemons – bold move badass – sez “Live Life Uncloseted dammit!” Each episode he takes you on a...

Host Katie Ward is an actor, writer, and mom. However, she's also feminist who values intersectionality and is easily excitable. On The Enthusiasm Enthusiast, Katie talks with the feminists influencing our politics, media, science, and culture. At the heart of every interview is the essential question, "What are you really enthusiastic about right now?" Subscribe to Katie's show on Apple Podcasts And listen to my guest appearance on HER SHOW HERE SUGARS! FOLLOW KATIE ON INSTA, and...

Andrea Klunder works with mission-driven individuals and organizations to help them use podcasting as a powerful tool for connection, trust, and social impact. She is the Producer & Host of Podcast Envy, all about the craft of podcasting beyond the microphone, and The Creative Impostor Podcast, a show all about how to take bold action in your life and work, despite the little voice in your head that says, “Who do you think you are? You can’t do THAT!” In 2017, she launched Power Your...

A true jack-of-all-trades, Bingwa will next star in the upcoming webseries Little Sista which she also wrote, produced, and directed. The show follows her character’s journey after she is forced to mentor an at-risk youth from a Big Brother, Big Sister program as part of court-ordered community service. It has enjoyed success on the festival circuit, winning the award for Best Screenplay at theLGBT Toronto Film Festival and earning selections in the Web Series Festival Global, Hollywood, Out...

Lisa Foster helps make the dark unknown safe to explore. Her own Hero’s Journey began decades ago when she confronted her father about sexually abusing her. As Lisa began to heal from self-hatred, sexual trauma, and self- protection, she noticed something: The shame-based lens of our culture condemned her to a lifetime in the transformation stage as a “survivor.” But Lisa was determined to pioneer a path beyond survival, to an abundant, free, fully-expressed life without limits. Lisa...

Well when your guest cancels, sometimes you have to share your thoughts and get them out of your head. And boy, that's what I did this week sugars. I know this is different from what I've done before. Hope you like and if not--I'll be back to old Dear Mattie next week. Either way, let me know. I love y'all...SO MUCH. ASK MATTIE FOR ADVICE HERE!!! Subscribe to this podcast here on...

I mean, I think running is just running. Well, after this episode I think your minds will be changed sugars.  I love doing this show because conversations with guests like Denny Krahe changes me. Denny is so passionate about running and the joy it gives him. It's opened up a perspective to running, that honestly I never thought of. Am I a full-fledged runner now? Nope, but I have been more active and more PRESENT when I work out because of Denny. So hopefully this happens to y'all sugars!...

Who better to give y'all some advice on what to do for work problems than a person who's been the Cheif Marketing Officer for OWN, NIKE and National Geographic? Lord, I'm worn out from just typing that! Thank goodness Liz Dolan is a ball of energy and she has got ya'll covered.  Now, she's also keeping it real y'all. The truthtalk about work problems ABOUNDS in this episode, which makes her perfect for my show. Enjoy! Find all things Liz Dolan on Twitter, or tweet Safe for Work, or Sattelite...

So many of y'all are getting to have your #metoo Moment. And that's incredible, but many people are still not able to "come out" for so many reasons. So what do you do if you're a woman in the workplace but you don't feel supported to call people on their sexual harassment?  Well, Holly Caplan LIVED that, sugars. And she decided to write about her corporate experience to hopefully give some perspective and inspiration out there to some of y'all that are struggling. PLEASE know you are not...

If you can't kill 'em with kindness, kill 'em with weirdness.  I know this doesn't make sense, but if you have been counseled by Jax Anderson on how to deal with a bully then you know what I mean. And if you don't...enjoy this episode and Jax realistic and really helpful approach to dealing with people who are just plain jerks. Find all thing Jax here: www.psykotherapist.com Facebook  Instagram ASK MATTIE FOR ADVICE HERE!!! Subscribe to this podcast here on...

SUGARS!!! GET. READY. TO DIG. DEEP.  My guest Riana Milne is NOT playing around. She has the expertise, the training, and the empathy to get to the heart of your troubled matters and sort it out. And I'm putting a lot of info in these notes--I normally don't do this y'all because it feels like too much. But I was just so damn impressed with this human that, if you are struggling, I want you to find help to find comfort and happiness in your life. Riana is a #1 Best Selling author, Certified...

Dating Expert and Romantic Fairy Godmomma to smart, successful single women all around the world, Jenn Burton is known for magically ushering in stable, fun, witty, and insanely attractive men who will love, adore & romance you without expecting you to compromise your career, success, or genuine self for any of it! And take advantage of Jen's offer for Dear Mattie listeners:  havehimyourway.com/dearmattie After years of dysfunctional relationships & crappy dating experiences, Jenn...

Stop telling yourself you can't or won't or don't have a second chance to find your best life, sugars! You know why? Because Vince Kramer lived a whole life and then he up and changed it to make it the life he wanted. This was definitely a soul to soul episode sugar, and I hope y'all love as much as I did. Be sure to find out about Vince and his offer for you Dear Mattie folks here: www.vincekramer.net/mattie Subscribe to this podcast here on...

Karamo Brown is the newest breakout star on Netflix's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He's also one of my really good friends. I'm just so so so happy for his success. Years ago when I started the Dear Mattie Show, Karamo was all in to be one of my first guests.  He's always just been that kinda of guy. Just the sweetest.  So take a listen y'all because we are TRUTH TALKIN'! AND WATCH QUEER EYE...OMG! IT'S. SO. GOOD. Find all things  @KaramoBrown Also if you listen to TV Tea Time be sure...

Lacretia Lyon is Southern, a Scify/comic Nerd, and a lady who has the best darn giggle. I loved having her on the show and SUGARS! Be sure to check out my interview on her show where we talk about the Brightside of growing up in the South. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mrs-brightside Find all things Lacretia here: www.lacretialyon.comAnd follow her @lacretialyon on all social media since there's only one. :)

Good lord, I love this man. Logan Tyler Nelson is ALL HEART and his desire to get to the good conversations in life is something I relate to as well!  He's definitely a soul brother to me. I was shocked at some of the vulnerabilities he revealed in this episode. He's fearless. Listen to the episode of Logan's podcast where I guested: SCRATCH YOUR OWN ITCH  Find all things Logan here on his website: logantylernelson.com Email him at [email protected] Subscribe to this podcast here...

I love a good cocktail and I really love history, so sugars, I loved Cody Wheat and his freakin' fascinating podcast Shots of History. I mean some people live to drink...which isn't all that great. But alcohol has driven the behavior of our government, our cultures, and are hobbies. Loved this episode. And subscribe to Cody's show on Apple Podcasts. Find all things Cody at: Instagram: @@shotsofhistory ShotsofHistory.com Subscribe to this podcast here on...

James Simmons is a Nurse Practitioner who wants to educate, entertain, and empower his audience by answering ALL the crap we are too scared to ask our MD!  James is a soul friend that I truly think I was meant to meet. He's so kind, funny as hell, and this was a long show because he and I couldn't stop talking--but I think y'all will enjoy it. We both truly live to help others and that is just a special bond for two fellas to have. #aww And if you have a question for James, email me or just...