The Battle Between Social Media and Suicide with Matthew Mattera

Today, we have a truly remarkable guest: Matthew Mattera—a retired Naval officer, inspirational writer, and motivational speaker. Matthew's life has been profoundly shaped by personal tragedy; he has lost six family members to suicide, including his father and his 15-year-old daughter, Elizabeth.In his memoir, Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith, Matthew provides a raw and unflinching perspective on suicide and its ripple effects.Together with his wife, Erica, Matthew established the Elizabeth Mattera Foundation in honor of their late daughter. The foundation's mission is to prevent suicide through training and workshops, delivering hope, saving lives, and ending suicide.In this episode, Matthew shares his journey of love, loss, and faith, and discusses how individuals can curate their 'informational diet' to foster a more positive and hopeful mindset. He also explores the role of faith in navigating personal tragedies and his mission to help others.Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that underscores the importance of mental health advocacy and the power of hope.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast