This episode: Choosing Happiness Through Adversity: Christine Matus on Mindset, Motherhood, and Protecting Families with Special Needs.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Christine Matus' Introduction and Personal Background (0:04)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces Christine Matus, highlighting her as the 150th episode guest and expresses excitement about her presence.
- Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until external circumstances derail the path, introducing three types of women who face adversity differently.
- Christine Matus shares her journey from being unaware of adversity to recognizing it and taking action to become a stronger person.
- Christine recounts the birth of her daughter with Down syndrome and autism, describing the initial shock and the transformative dream she had.
Transformative Moments and Mindset Shifts (3:17)
- Christine explains how her father's perspective and her husband's happiness influenced her mindset, leading her to choose happiness as a conscious decision.
- She describes the effort required to change her mindset and the importance of surrounding herself with positive and uplifting people.
- Christine shares her experiences of attending support groups and learning from other families with similar challenges.
- She emphasizes the importance of mindset work and the ongoing effort to maintain a positive outlook.
Challenges and Adjustments During Pregnancy (6:33)
- Drew inquires about Christine's awareness during pregnancy, and Christine recounts the initial shock and the process of learning about her daughter's conditions.
- Christine discusses the decision to have an amniocentesis and her initial reluctance to face the reality of her daughter's conditions.
- She reflects on the emotional impact of the news and the support she received from her family and friends.
- Christine highlights the importance of being prepared and educated about special needs, especially for first-time parents.
Navigating Special Needs and Legal Advice (14:10)
- Christine shares her journey of learning about her daughter's autism and the impact it had on their family.
- She discusses the importance of legal advice and the role of special needs trusts in protecting and supporting her daughter.
- Christine explains the different types of trusts available and the benefits of having them in place.
- She emphasizes the need for proper legal guidance to ensure the best outcomes for families with special needs.
Professional Journey and...
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- (00:00:00) - Interview
- (00:01:28) - Meet Christine Mattis
- (00:02:27) - Christine Mattis on the 3 Types of Women
- (00:07:45) - How to Stop Thinking About the Dark Side of Cancer
- (00:10:47) - Suspects With Down Syndrome Get the Diagnosis
- (00:15:31) - Chris on His Autism Diagnosis
- (00:19:03) - Disabled parent on Overstimulation
- (00:23:25) - Dreams of Becoming a Lawyer
- (00:27:29) - One lawyer's passion for special needs law
- (00:29:38) - Chris Has a Special Needs Trust for His Daughter
- (00:33:23) - What Makes Your Law Firm Different?
- (00:35:39) - Choosing the Right Plan for Your Life
- (00:36:44) - What are the Types of Trusts?
- (00:41:43) - Will and testamentary: Special Needs Trust and Third Party
- (00:45:54) - Give Inspiring Advice To Your Daughter
- (00:48:08) - Living the Life You Want to Liv
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