From SLP to Ghostwriter: Mattie Murrey on Breaking Limiting Beliefs & Writing Your Next Chapter

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide and loss. Please take care while listening. Crisis resources are included below.In this powerful Season 3 episode, Luba welcomes Mattie Murrey a former Speech-Language Pathologist and private practice owner of 30 years who traded speech drills for stages and story thrills. Now a keynote speaker, certified life coach, ghostwriter, and publisher, Mattie helps thought leaders turn their ideas into page-turning books.This conversation goes deep. Mattie shares her journey from running a private practice to stepping into values-driven work, manifestation, vision boarding, and helping others find their voices. She talks about losing her husband to suicide, being shunned from her religious community, and the affirmation that got her through: "I am strong. I am me. And I am okay."Today, her mantra is: "I am wild, beautiful, smart, and successful."In this episode, Mattie shares:The moment she merged all her passions into one career (values, not just skills)The power of manifestation (she took a $15K vision boarding course)How to shift from "I'm stuck" to "This is where I'm going"Why limiting beliefs are handed to us and how to break themThe 5-step process for writing a book (research, outline, write, edit, publish)Why everyone has a book inside them (writing is how your soul heals)The shift from client to author (your book isn't for you it's for the reader)Her affirmation practice: 30 seconds of mirror work every dayHow she talks to her 80-year-old self to get unstuckThe "hero story": When the calling awakens, the hero within you wakes tooWhy she uses ChatGPT as "Barbara Corcoran" for business coaching"If you're asking the question, you're ready right now. Don't wait."Key Insights:Limiting beliefs: Recognize them, shift them, break themVision boarding: Not a collage it's a "dare to declare"Manifestation works (wake up at 4am when there's more space)Transferable skills: Critical thinking, communication, resourcefulnessAffirmations change lives (say your mantra daily in the mirror)Plateaus = end of a chapter (close it and write your brave new one)Sensitive Content: Mattie shares her experience of losing her husband to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/text 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741This episode is for SLPs feeling stuck, entrepreneurs holding back, anyone who wants to write a book, and people navigating grief or major life transitions.📲 Connect with Mattie Murrey: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/myownghostwriter Instagram: @myownghostwriter | @freshslp Tagline: "Friends don't let friends write bad books."🎙️ Subscribe now!📲 Follow us: @thegrowthlabpodcast