Episode 40 - Matt Lambert - The Dark Horse Steps Into The Light

My guest in this episode is Matt Lambert, a lifelong George Harrison fan hence the reference to "Dark Horse" in the episode title.   Matt's story, like so many of us, contains real highs and some challenging, painful lows. As Matt and I  talked three important themes emerged for me which were the importance of focusing on people's strengths, the need to push yourself out of your comfort zone and how vital it is to find your own voice, through whatever route.   This approach to life has held Matt in good stead professionally but more importantly in the close knit and talented family he and "the love of his life " Heidi have built with their three children Nathan, Ella and Luke.   Matt is a self-confessed name dropper, and his often-hilarious stories span famous politicians, the Royal family and Bill Gates offering to be the Saudi Arabian Ambassador!! At the other end of the spectrum, we also talk about bullying at school, the pain of divorce, handling grief and Internet child safety. Like life itself, this episode is a roller-coaster ride but if you stay on to the end I guarantee the world will seem a better place . Matt talks towards the end of the episode about The Patchamama Project which his daughter Ella set up during lockdown. Through a worldwide network of volunteers they make and distribute reusable sanitary pads to refugees around the world. Do please take a look at The Pachamama Project | Fighting Period Poverty and if you are able to donate a little even better Matt's song choices in this episode are : 60's - The Beatles - Old Brown Shoe 70's - Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop 80's - John Martyn - Grace & Danger 90's - Dodgy - Staying Out For The Summer 00's - Coldplay - Yellow 10's - Nothing But Thieves - If I Get High 20's - New Rules - Mountains Those selections , along with a song from every other artist and band mentioned in our chat,  are included in this Spotify Playlist , just cut & paste into your browser. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0VPjLXJk0QtfAzPHoTirAu?si=uQcY6nIYRSqdM9YlTIU5OwMusic Talks supports the "Chapter" functionality available in most Podcast apps and is a great way to listen in more than one sitting.