Mindset Coach: How To Build Confidence, Overcome Grief & Turn Pain Into Purpose! - Holly Matthews | EP258

Episode Notes

In this episode, I'm joined by Holly Matthews, actress, coach, and founder of The Happy Me Project. We dive into her journey from early TV fame and pop stardom to navigating grief, neurodivergence, and redefining success on her own terms. Holly shares powerful lessons about embracing authenticity, building resilience, and cultivating confidence, with actionable tips to help you live your life fully—no matter what challenges you face.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction 00:02 - Holly's early life and Geordie roots 01:14 - Childhood acting: Getting cast in Byker Grove 04:40 - Lessons from asking and early resilience 07:28 - Transitioning from child actor to pop star 11:36 - Summer Matthews, music industry lessons, and authenticity 13:09 - Coping with career setbacks and learning from failure 16:37 - Return to acting and mini-business ventures 18:57 - Meeting her husband Ross and early relationship 20:41 - Family, motherhood, and navigating health crises 21:21 - Ross's brain tumour diagnosis and their approach to adversity 24:50 - Grief, public attention, and coping mechanisms 28:13 - Personal development, acceptance, and finding purpose in pain 32:22 - Unmasking, vulnerability, and learning to ask for support 34:06 - Purpose, personal freedom, and Holly's North Star 38:21 - Lessons from acting: Authenticity vs. performance 41:04 - The work of finding one's real self 45:00 - Acting, self-development, and learning from books 46:32 - Holly's first introduction to self-development 49:40 - Top three personal development books 58:27 - The Happy Me Project and confidence 59:38 - Holly's #1 tip for happiness 01:00:42 - Rethinking confidence and actionable tools 01:03:52 - Holly's #1 tip for building confidence 01:06:46 - The importance of being your weirdest self 01:08:37 - Wearing your confidence and the domino effect 01:11:06 - Holly's work with entrepreneurs and the Happy Me Project 01:15:00 - The power of asking for help 01:16:33 - Closing remarks and how to connect with Holly

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