Best Matt Gilhooly Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 44 - Matt Gilhooly: A Grief Journey 58:46

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Send us a text Some moments split a life into before and after. When Matt was eight, a phone call about his mum’s fatal motorcycle accident shattered the version of childhood where safety felt assumed. What followed was a quiet agreement many of us make without words. To be perfect, pleasing and fine so no one else leaves. Years later, a high schoo…

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Wondering If You’re Doing Life Wrong? It's Okay If You Question Your Path 1:44

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That quiet voice that whispers, “Am I behind? Did I mess this up?” It shows up for more of us than we think, especially when life doesn’t follow the expected timeline or look the way we imagined. This short reflection is a reminder that there’s no single way to do life. No perfect pace. No universal checklist. You’re not too late, and you’re not fa…

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The Golden Child: Jalisa Hardy on Generational Healing, Faith, and Finding Freedom 1:24:32

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Show Notes: In this powerful and deeply heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin sits down with Minister Jalisa Hardy, also known as The Golden Child, for a courageous conversation about generational trauma, resilience, and healing. Jalisa shares her story beginning from her miraculous conception and birth — a pregnancy fil…

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The Doctor Said, “Spank Him.” Piper Said No. 57:57

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Have you ever reached a point where the answers you’re given simply stop feeling right? Where you realize that trusting your own instincts might be the only way forward. For Piper, that moment came in a doctor’s office when she was told her son just needed a spanking. Something inside her knew that wasn’t true. What followed was a full transformati…

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Rebuilding a Life You Never Asked to Start Over 51:07

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Sometimes we don’t get to choose when life asks us to begin again. One moment you’re following a dream, and the next you’re rebuilding from the pieces of what used to be. It’s a strange kind of starting over – the kind you never asked for but somehow learn to live inside. Ava Jones knows that space well. At seventeen, she survived a devastating car…

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Fed Rate Outlook, MSR Market Shifts & Home Equity Trends | Nov. 24, 2025 30:16

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, James Cahill, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley share the latest economic updates, covering mortgage rates, Fed rate cut probabilities, and unemployment trends. Then Jim Glennon and Vimi Vasudeva discuss key takeaways from the IMN MSR Conference, including MSR market dynamics, PennyMac’s push for recapture valuation …

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Can’t Keep Up with Everyone Else’s Joy? It's Okay If You Need Space 1:44

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When your feed is full of celebrations — new jobs, babies, milestones, engagements – it can feel like everyone else is moving forward while you're just trying to stay upright. And even when you're genuinely happy for others, holding their joy can feel heavy when you're in a harder season. This short reflection reminds you that it's okay to step bac…

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She Lost Her Brother Tragically. Poetry Helped Her Heal. 1:01:37

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Some moments stay with us long after they end. The choice we made. The thing we wish we had said. The image that still lingers when the room goes quiet. Cyra’s story begins with one of those moments, the kind that changes everything and asks who we will become after it. At sixteen, she lost her brother to suicide and carried the guilt of that day f…

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He Lost the Job. He Found His Life. 58:17

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Have you ever been doing everything right and still felt something was missing? Clay Garrett thought he had built the life he was supposed to have. A stable career, a loving family, all the boxes checked. But when life suddenly stopped, he was invited to see what really mattered. Clay’s story unfolds in the quiet that followed a layoff just before …

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Government’s Back, Fed’s Talking, FHFA’s Buzzing + Market Advantage | Nov. 17 34:03

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, host Jim Glennon is joined by Alex Hebner and James Cahill to unpack the latest developments in the mortgage and macroeconomic landscape. The team discusses the reopening of the U.S. government, the delayed release of September jobs data, and the implications of widespread layoffs in October. They explore the ev…

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Tired of Caring So Much? It's Okay If You Need a Break 1:52

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If you’re someone who feels deeply, stays informed, holds space for others, and tries to care about the world, you know how heavy that can get. Compassion fatigue is real. And sometimes, your heart just needs a break. This short reflection reminds you that it’s okay to feel worn out from caring. It doesn’t mean you’re cold or selfish. It means you’…

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October 2025 Data Highlights - Market Advantage - Mortgage Trends and Expert Insights - Optimal Blue 13:53

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Welcome to the Market Advantage! Hosts Olivia DeLancey, Brennan O’Connell, and Mike Vough break down October’s mortgage market data, highlighting production trends, rate environment shifts, and secondary market insights. Special Announcement: Market Advantage is merging with Optimal Insights! This move will allow us to deliver timely mortgage data …

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Poetic Alchemy: Angela Harvey on Healing, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery 1:16:13

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In this heartfelt episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Angela Harvey, who opens up about her profound journey through codependency, depression, and rediscovering her self-worth. Angela shares candid reflections on her lifelong search for validation, the pain of unmet expectations, and the transformative process of learni…

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Leaving the Plan to Become the Person 59:37

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Have you ever realized you were living the life someone else imagined for you? Andrew Mitch did everything right on paper. He followed the rules, earned the degrees, and chased approval until the weight of it all became too heavy to carry. When he finally walked away from the life others expected, he found the beginning of his own. What unfolded ne…

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When Her Body Spoke, She Finally Heard 1:07:55

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Have you ever built a life that looked good from the outside but left you exhausted on the inside? Brooks Bell knows that feeling. At 38, she was the driven CEO who could carry it all until her body told her something wasn’t right. What followed was not only a colon cancer diagnosis but a reckoning with how she had been living. This story isn’t jus…

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Shutdown Signals, Affordability, and the Future of Mortgage with Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald | Nov. 10, 2025 45:02

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In this episode, the Optimal Insights team dives into the latest market developments, including the potential resolution of the government shutdown, consumer sentiment data, and the controversial proposal of a 50-year mortgage. The team discusses affordability challenges, LLPAs, and the broader implications for first-time homebuyers. Special guest …

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Episode 43 - Rhiannon Hetherington: If She Spoke 38:05

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Send us a text What if the hardest years of your life became the foundation for your boldest work? We sit down with Rhiannon, a single mum, artist and survivor who turned bipolar type 2 and C-PTSD into a creative engine, building a 1700 m² exhibition that celebrates women’s stories of struggle and strength. This is a fearless conversation about pov…

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I Finally Made a Journal I’d Actually Use 3:52

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I’ve never been great at journaling. I’d start strong, buy the nice notebook, write for a few days – then stop. But through The Life Shift Podcast, I learned how powerful reflection can be when it’s real, not forced. So I created something I’d actually use. It’s called The Life Shift Journal. A 12-week guided reflection with one simple prompt each …

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Need a Hall Pass Today? It's Okay If You Step Away for a Bit 1:36

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Remember those slips of paper in school that let you step out of class without question? Sometimes, as adults, we still need that same kind of permission — to pause, to disengage, to take a breath. This short reflection invites you to give yourself a hall pass. Not because something’s wrong. Not because you need an excuse. Just because your capacit…

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Grief Changed Him. Joy Came Later. 1:02:50

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Sometimes the story we never wanted becomes the one that shapes who we are. When the people we love disappear too soon, we begin to understand how fragile and precious it all is. Ricardo was only ten when his mother dropped him and his brother at the bowling alley and promised she would be right back. She never came back. That moment changed the wa…

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Breaking the Cycle No One Talks About 1:01:07

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Have you ever looked back on your childhood and realized how much you learned to keep inside? How the silence around you became something you carried, long after you left the place that taught it to you. Shigeko Ito grew up in a home that looked perfect from the outside but felt empty inside. Years later, after a moment of betrayal that changed eve…

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Macro Crosscurrents: Inflation, Interest Rates, and International Relations | 11.3.25 31:03

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, the team dives into the latest macroeconomic developments shaping the mortgage industry. Topics include the recent Fed rate cut and Chairman Powell’s unexpected commentary, which sent shockwaves through the markets. The team explores the implications of rising interest rates, the evolving labor market, and the i…

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Need to Dream Small Right Now? It's Okay If That’s What Fits 1:52

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In a world that glorifies big goals and five-year plans, it can feel like you’re falling short if you’re not constantly reaching for something massive. But not every dream has to be bold, loud, or scalable to matter. This short reflection invites you to embrace the beauty of small dreams – the kind that fit your life right now. The kind that don’t …

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Uncovering Hidden Roots: Linda Ambrus Broenniman on Family Secrets, Survival, and The Politzer Saga 1:15:58

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Show Notes: In this profound episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin and guest interviewer Linda explore the extraordinary story of a woman whose Hungarian refugee parents survived World War II and the Holocaust. The guest recounts the shocking discovery of her hidden Jewish heritage within a family that had long believed they were …

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She Grew Up Interpreting the World for Everyone Else 57:48

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If you grew up carrying things no one else could see, you may feel yourself in this story. Maria Gallucci was a bridge from the very beginning. As a child of deaf adults, she learned early how to interpret not just words, but emotion, context, and belonging. She understood how small acts of inclusion can change the way someone feels in a room. And …

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Learning to Forgive the Person You Used to Be 54:52

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What happens when one choice alters the course of your life? At 20 years old, Cheryl Wilder made a decision that led to a devastating accident and decades of shame, guilt, and self-questioning. For years, she carried the weight of what she now calls moral injury, unsure if she even deserved healing. In this candid conversation, Cheryl opens up abou…

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The Calm Before the Fed: MBA Annual Recap, FHFA Pricing & Sparse Data | Oct. 27, 2025 46:10

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon is joined by Alex Hebner, Kevin Foley, and Vimi Vasudeva to discuss the latest developments shaping the mortgage industry. The team explores the implications of sparse economic data, including CPI and labor trends, and previews the upcoming Fed meeting. They also dive into the FHFA’s potential pricin…

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Episode 42 - Daylene Robinson: Rising from the Ashes 45:55

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Send us a text Some stories start with a roadmap. Ours begins on the side of a highway, smoke from a sliced radiator curling into the night while Dayelene and her son lie on a picnic rug, laughing at the chaos and choosing to keep moving. From Airlie Beach’s endless summer to Victoria’s four seasons in a day, this is a candid journey through starti…

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Grieving Who You Could Have Been? It's Okay If That Loss Feels Real 1:44

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Grief isn’t always about what we’ve had and lost – sometimes, it’s about what we never got to have. The versions of ourselves that didn’t get to grow. The lives we might have lived under different circumstances. This short reflection explores the quiet ache of wondering who you could have been – if a relationship had lasted, if a dream had taken ro…

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Economic Crossfire: Shutdowns, Trade Tensions & Banking Jitters | Oct. 21 22:50

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In this episode, the Optimal Insights team dives into the economic turbulence surrounding the ongoing government shutdown, trade tensions with China, and emerging concerns in the banking sector. With limited data releases due to the shutdown, the team discusses the implications for mortgage rates, the upcoming Fed meeting, and CPI projections. They…

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Leaving the Life You Thought You Were Supposed to Live 59:07

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Have you ever felt the quiet pull to change everything you thought you were building? For Marty Ross-Dolen, that moment came on September 11, 2001. She had devoted her entire life to psychiatry, but as she watched the towers fall with her children nearby, something in her said it was time to let go. That decision set her on a new course — one that …

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How Isabelle Daikeler Found Strength in Surrender and Transformed Her Life 58:24

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What happens when life forces you to stop fighting and finally let go? For years, Isabelle Daikeler lived in pain and fear, holding tightly to identities that no longer fit. It all came to a breaking point on the floor of a bedroom in Hawaii, when surrender became her only option. What unfolded was not instant healing, but the start of a transforma…

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Haven’t Done the Work Yet? It's Okay If You’re Still Figuring Things Out 1:52

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When it comes to healing, therapy, or personal growth, it’s easy to feel like you’re behind – like everyone else has done the work and you’re still just trying to start. But here’s the truth: there’s no set timeline for becoming your most whole self. This short reflection reminds us that being in process doesn’t mean you’re failing. You don’t have …

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The Future of Home Equity Lending With Andria Lightfoot | Sept. 2025 Data - Market Advantage - Mortgage Trends and Expert Insights - Optimal Blue 40:25

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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage. Hosts Olivia DeLancey, Brennan O'Connell, and Mike Vough kick off the show with a review of September’s mortgage data, highlighting a strong rate rally and notable trends in purchase and refinance activity. The team then welcomes Andria Lightfoot, VP of client success at FirstClose, for a tim…

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Rebuilding After the Wreck: Cheryl Wilder on Accountability, Healing, and the Power of Creativity 1:33:57

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In this deeply moving episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Cheryl Wilder, who shares her remarkable journey of survival, accountability, and transformation following a tragic car accident at age 20 that changed the course of her life. Cheryl recounts the night of the crash that left her friend severely injured and led to…

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Why Heidi Blackie Chose to Believe in Her Body’s Ability to Heal 1:00:47

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What happens when you realize you don’t actually believe you can heal? Heidi Blackie spent a decade battling chronic illness, grief, and perfectionism until one raw moment in her kitchen changed everything. She asked herself a simple but life-altering question: What am I believing about my ability to heal? In this conversation, Heidi shares how tha…

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Chris Jordan on Living a Life That Was Never Dull 58:50

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What does it mean to live a life that is never dull? For Chris Jordan, the answer has been unfolding since he was twelve years old, standing in front of his grandfather’s headstone. Etched into the stone were six words his grandmother chose: It was never dull. What started as a simple phrase became a mantra that shaped every risk, every leap, and e…

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Trade Tensions Reignite: China and the U.S. Back in the Ring | Oct. 13, 2025 37:05

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In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley discuss the renewed trade tensions between China and the U.S., the ongoing government shutdown, and their combined impact on the mortgage and financial markets. They share their expert opinions and insight into how these factors are shaping the indus…

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Episode 41 - Shaunace West: Stronger Than The Storm 1:29:57

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Send us a text This is my longest episode yet but it deserves ALL the time to tell this incredible Everyday Warriors story! What if “being strong” is the very thing keeping you from healing? Shaunace's story starts with speed, a senior OT by her mid‑20s, a mortgage, a wedding to plan and a body built for aerial silks and pole. Then breast cancer hi…

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Feel Guilty for Wanting More? It's Okay If You Still Crave Something Deeper 1:52

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Sometimes life looks good on paper – steady job, supportive community, meaningful work – and yet something in you still aches for more. More creativity. More alignment. More connection. And along with that desire often comes guilt. This short reflection is a reminder that wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful. It means you’re alive. It means you…

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How Dan Boettcher Rebuilt His Life After a Mental Health Crisis 1:00:59

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Some days aren’t meant for progress or productivity – they’re meant for surviving. Whether you're processing loss, holding emotional weight, or just feeling the heaviness of it all, it’s okay if all you can do is make it through. This short reflection is a gentle reminder that getting through the day is enough. You don’t need to be “on.” You don’t …