Real Men Feel: Embracing Emotions with Happiness Expert Matt O'Neill

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with happiness expert Matt O'Neill about the importance of men embracing and expressing their emotions.

O'Neill shares his personal journey from suppressing emotions to finding joy and happiness as our natural state. The conversation delves into societal expectations of masculinity, the negative impact of suppressing emotions, and actionable strategies for overcoming bad moods and embracing gratitude. They also discuss the significance of meditation and awareness in building a positive mindset, as well as practical steps towards choosing thoughts that foster happiness.

Both Andy and Matt open up about their past challenges, emphasizing the power of love, connection, and self-awareness in transforming one's life.

00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel
00:20 Meet Matt O'Neill: The Happiness Expert
01:10 The Journey from Darkness to Joy
02:45 Suppressing Emotions: The Male Experience
04:27 Understanding Sadness and Happiness
06:32 Victimhood and Taking Responsibility
12:29 The Power of Thoughts and Beliefs
17:46 Unprogramming Negative Beliefs
23:40 The Bond Between Men and Dogs
24:05 The Impact of Pets on Mental Health
24:29 Finding Hope in Desperation
26:11 Understanding and Managing Anger
28:20 The Power of Meditation
33:05 The Illusion of Being Right
37:30 The Journey to Writing a Book
40:33 The Importance of Gratitude
46:38 Conclusion and Resources

You are worthy of being happy.

Resources
Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness, Matt O'Neill
-- https://amzn.to/48atnYl
Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, Andy Grant -- https://amzn.to/3zHzdDF
Homer the Hound Dog's Guide to Happiness: 6 Life Lessons I Learned From My Dog!, Andy Grant -- https://amzn.to/47Vno9w
The Secret, Rhonda Byrne -- https://amzn.to/3NaRhsG
Improve Your Life and Happiness with The Power of Gratitude (Course) -- https://www.udemy.com/course/the-power-of-gratitude/?referralCode=B74A64550F8336E24CA9

Links
Matt O'Neill -- https://MattONeill.com
Good Mood Revolution Podcast -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-mood-revolution/id1617660263

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