Writing Podcast Episode 697: Matt Cooke and his inspirational new book, 'Beyond Wanting'

Are YOU ready to unlock your potential in 2026? Join us for a special ‘manifestation’ episode of the podcast, as Valerie is joined by Matt Cooke, author of Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation. Matt shares his personal story into manifestation – from skeptic to believer AND how he manifested his book deal – and some key ideas you can use immediately in taking actionable steps towards achieving goals. It’s a positive blend of inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to make meaningful changes in the year ahead! 00:00 Welcome03:25 Practical steps and skepticism04:34 Valerie's personal connection to goal setting07:53 Writer in residence: Matt Cooke09:06 Understanding ‘Beyond Wanting’ and manifestation13:35 Common manifestation mistakes17:10 Matt’s own journey17:50 Getting the book deal of his dreams – literally26:01 How Matt got into manifestation33:40 The power of gratitude for future events34:20 The science of reality39:23 Signs and synchronicities to look for43:20 The numerical significance of 202648:18 Manifestation stories and lessons57:07 Practical steps for the year ahead1:03:01 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.