Ep. 68 Self Introspection over Self Harm Ft. Matt McNaughton

Matt McNaughton, a former Maryville College Scot and current best friend to co-host Luke Wheat, describes his struggles with identity and self-harm in this deep and hard hitting episode. Below you will find a episode breakdown. - DISCLAIMER - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SELF HARM CONTENT 00:00 Introductions and Background 02:06 Matt's Mental Health Journey 07:39 Matt's Mental Health Journey through Cross Country 09:53 Recognizing Signs of Mental Health Issues 13:33 Finding a Fresh Start and Building Healthy Habits 22:59 Identity Crisis and Transitions for Athletes 23:29 Finding Balance and Self-Reflection 24:08 Taking Lessons from Identity Crisis 24:57 The Importance of Therapy and Finding the Right Fit 25:56 Hard Work and Overcoming Difficult Circumstances 26:46 The Power of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 27:42 Drawing Inspiration from Athletes 28:16 Keep Going Moment: Supporting a Friend Through Divorce 29:35 Keep Going Moment: Overcoming Personal Struggles 30:20 Keep Going Moment: Coping with the Loss of a Friend 31:44 Appreciation for Friendship and Support 32:34 Legacy Plan: Being Remembered as a Good Friend 33:30 How Others Can Help: Being a Good Friend 36:58 Acknowledging Matt's Achievements and Community Service 37:59 Expressing Gratitude and Encouragement to Keep Going