My Heroic Life
My Heroic Life is a podcast about mental health and superheroes, where we discuss our favorite superhero stories and how they inspire us to explore new ways to improve our mental health.
Episodes
30 episodes
The Keys to Building a Healthy Relationship with Jordan Green
This week we are joined by the Love Therapist, Jordan Green, to discuss relationships, attachment styles, superheroes, and how to build a secure and healthy relationship with your partner. Jordan is a therapist, coach, and licensed clinical soc...
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Episode 30
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44:55
Breaking Down The Falcon and Winter Soldier with Trey Miller
This week, Matt chats with Trey Miller as they break down their favorite moments Falcon and the Winter soldier. Trey and Matt also discuss a few important mental health topics like body image, body shaming, how we look at ourselves in the mirro...
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Episode 29
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56:49
Find Your Inner Superpowers and Rewrite Your Origin Story with Dr. Janina Scarlet
This week, Matt interviews Dr. Janina Scarlet, a licensed clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and creator of Superhero Therapy. They discuss her inspiration for superhero therapy, her new book: Super Women, her favorite heroes, and why ther...
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Episode 28
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46:44
Achieving an Abundance Mentality with Tenaya Cleveland
This week, Matt chats with actress Tenaya Cleveland from Atlanta, GA to discuss mental health, finding the right support group, and achieving an abundance mentality. Tenaya also shares her favorite superheroes, and how navigating the dark place...
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Episode 27
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43:53
Breaking Down the Snydercut with Sam Williams, Dade Elza, and Brandon Marino
This week, Matt interviews Sam Williams, Dade Elza and Brandon Marino for a special episode as they break down their favorite moments from the newly released 4 hour cut of the Justice League. Join us as we discuss what we thought worked from th...
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Episode 26
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1:17:42
How to Create Your Own Universe With the Power of Friendship w/ Nick Oliaro
This week, Matt interviews Nick Oliaro, a writer and tech student from Wisconsin. In this episode, Nick shares how he turned his love and passion for superheroes into writing his own superhero universe, starring his best friends as the main cha...
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Episode 25
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42:52
The Ultimate Path to Self Mastery with Cooper Heston
This week, Matt is joined by his childhood friend Cooper Heston, as they discuss their favorite superhero shows and their personal experiences with mental health and overcoming depression. They discuss the power of setting goals and accomplishi...
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Episode 24
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1:44:43
Vulnerability is Your Superpower with Arnold Chun
There are moments in life that change us, and set us on a path towards growth and self discovery. Our guest this week, Arnold Chun, is someone who experienced one of these life changing moments. Years ago, after struggling for years with depres...
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Episode 23
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1:18:01
The Superpower of Self-Forgiveness
Have you ever felt intense shame, grief or guilt over a past mistake or traumatic event? In this weeks episode, Matt discusses the superpower of self-forgiveness. In the wake of so much heartbreak and tragedy in recent weeks, Matt shares the st...
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Episode 22
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8:48
How to Forge Your Own Path and Discover Your Origin Story Like Nightwing w/ Brandon Marino
Have you ever struggled with finding your own path, or felt unsure about what step to take next, or which direction your life should go? You might be feeling like Nightwing, a superhero who used to go by the name of Robin, and trained under Bat...
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Episode 21
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1:09:43
Overcome Anger Like the Incredible Hulk
Anger is a feeling that many of us try to avoid, suppress or ignore. But what happens when we allow our anger to overwhelm or consume us? This weeks episode is all about how we make peace with anger, just as Bruce Banner did during his time wit...
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Episode 20
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4:47
Facing Down Trauma and Surviving Depression With the Power of Spider-Gwen w/ Katherine O'Day
This week, Matt interviews actress, vocalist and model Katherine O'Day, who shares a few personal stories about facing trauma and coping with depression and anxiety. Katherine also shares an incredible story about her personal connection with t...
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Episode 19
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1:17:23
Reach Your Full Potential With the Power of Positivity
This week Matt discusses how setting an intention to stay positive in our every day lives can cause a ripple effect that sparks massive changes in our health, happiness and success. Matt also discusses a new TV series that inspired him to culti...
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Episode 18
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7:50
Turning Your Pain into Purpose with Deborah Lee Smith
This week Matt interviews actress and filmmaker Deborah Lee Smith to discuss her new podcast: More Than You See. In this episode Matt and Deborah share their experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts, and how their recovery shaped their...
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Episode 17
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1:15:21
The Five Stages of Grief: How to Let Go of Someone You Love
In this week's episode, Matt shares a personal story of loss and his journey through the five stages of grief, along with helpful tips for dealing with the loss of a loved one.
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Episode 16
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26:30
Finding Your Creative Spark During Hard Times with Mikensie Johnson
In this weeks episode, Matt Edwards and Mikensie Johnson discuss the challenges they overcame in 2020 by starting new projects and building creative habits. They also reflect on their growth from last year, share positive results from spe...
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Episode 15
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56:04
Become Your Own Hero in 2021
Happy New Year everyone! In this weeks episode, we put 2020 in the rear view and focus on becoming your own hero in 2021. Matt lays out a 5 step roadmap for staying accountable and achieving your goals in the new year.
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Episode 14
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11:15
Finding Different Paths to Success with Jamie Nalbandyan
This week, Matt sits down with Jamie Nalbandyan to discuss her new book: Living Your Life In Plan B to Z. In this episode, Matt and Jamie discuss staying open to new paths in life, and how finding a solid plan B-Z can help you discover a ...
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Episode 13
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53:45
Facing Fear with Willpower with Dade Elza
This week on My Heroic Life, Matt and guest Dade Elza discuss the origin story of Green Lantern, their favorite moments from the Green Lantern comic book universe, and how the Green Lantern Corps teaches us to overcome our greatest fears with w...
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Episode 12
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1:47:50
The Balance Between Rage and Serenity with Ogeyi
In this weeks episode, Matt interviews Ogeyi to discuss relationships, self-love, and her new book: Love of Life: The Kingdom Way.
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Episode 11
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1:21:46
Higher, Further, Faster: Conquering Self-Doubt with Julia Darling
In this weeks episode, Matt interviews Julia Darling about one of her favorite heroes: Captain Marvel. While discussing Carol's comic book origins, they reflect on overcoming self-doubt and giving back to the community. Additionally, we give a ...
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Episode 10
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52:02
Rising from the Dark
This week on My Heroic Life, Matt opens up about past traumas and how he overcame some of the darkest moments of his life. In this episode Matt discusses the power of staying true to yourself, facing your darkest demons, and finding inspiration...
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Episode 9
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15:52
The Wisdom of Black Panther: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety with Chanelle May
In this weeks episode, Matt and Chanelle break down their favorite heroes from Wakanda: Black Panther, Shuri, and the Dora Milaje. They also discuss their personal roadblocks and challenges in life, and how overcoming their fear is the key to f...
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Episode 8
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54:37