Mental Notes with Matt
Mental Notes with Matt is a real talk podcast about the messy, meaningful work of being human. Hosted by Matt, a father, performer, and mental health advocate, each episode explores themes like reinvention, grief, creativity, and self-compassion, through raw reflections and honest conversations. Whether you’re on your own mental health journey or just craving more authentic connection, this show is here to help you feel a little less alone.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Mental Notes with Matt, I sit down with my friend Christina Ross, a gifted writer and someone who doesn’t shy away from truth, no matter how uncomfortable it might be. We dive deep into what happens when the healing work you’ve been doing starts to unravel, and what it really takes to choose life again after a major fall.
This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply human. Christina sp...
In this short solo reflection, I talk about what it’s been like reaching out to people from my past as I build this podcast, how memory, fear, and inspiration all collide when you decide to put yourself out there. Some people say yes. Some don’t respond. But either way, I’m learning how to keep going, and how to honor the spark when it shows up.
“What is personal, what does matter, is the fact that I’m finally honoring this urge...
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Mental Notes with Matt, I reconnect with my former Mason Gross School of the Arts acting teacher and longtime inspiration, Kevin Kittle. What begins as a conversation about performance quickly becomes something deeper - a reflection on voice, identity, courage, and the challenge of showing up fully in today’s world.
We unpack the idea of having a strong point of view, not just in art, but in l...
Full episode with my guest, acting teacher, educator, and thought leader Kevin Kittle, is on its way. But before it drops, here’s a quick teaser to set the stage.
In this short preview, I reflect on a moment from acting school that’s stayed with me for over 20 years, and how it led to an honest, deeply personal conversation about finding your voice and owning your point of view.
In this solo episode, I reflect on a simple phone call with an old friend that revealed something deeper: how often we retreat from connection even when we crave it most. This is a story about friendship, silence, showing up, and the quiet courage it takes to answer when life calls.
Ever catch yourself arguing with the voice in your head? Yeah, me too. In this quick episode, I dive into that inner dialogue, what it tries to protect us from, and how we can shift the conversation.
Episode Duration:
20:16
Episode Description:
In this debut episode of Mental Notes with Matt, I sit down with Sarah Wolfson—licensed social worker, former special education teacher, and a therapist who brings both personal presence and professional insight to her work.
We talk about what it really means to “live the work” as a therapist, the moments when personal and professional identities blur, and how being grounded, dir...
In this short introduction to Mental Notes, host Matt Ungermah shares the personal journey that inspired the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes—honest conversations, emotional insight, and a shared commitment to better understanding ourselves.
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