Functional Life Coaching
Transform Your Life by Rewiring Your Nervous System
Are you tired of trying to make changes in your life only to find yourself stuck in the same patterns? It's not your fault. Your nervous system acts as your body's surveillance system, constantly scanning for threats. During times of high stress or when unexpressed trauma lingers, your body enters a state of protection. It does this through "survival patterns"—habits, thoughts, and beliefs that once kept you safe from feeling overwhelmed.
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These survival patterns are deeply rooted in your nervous system, and they can sabotage your efforts to change. They manifest as self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and an inability to follow through on your hopes and dreams. But there is a way to break free from these patterns and create the life you've always desired.
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Functional Life Coaching addresses these root causes directly. By accessing and understanding your emotions, you unlock the power to transform. Emotions are powerful drivers of change, and when you learn to work with them, you can rewire your nervous system to support your goals rather than hinder them.
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Why Most Coaching and Therapy Don't Work
Most coaching and therapy focus on your behaviors or mindset. While these areas are important, they don't address the root cause of your problems. There are thousands of books on behavior change; if behavior was the only issue, you would have solved it by now. Mindset, though valuable, is one of the most superficial layers of human transformation.
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In the hierarchy of transformation, the layers are as follow
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Limiting Behaviors: The behaviors that stem from your thoughts.
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Example: Overeating, procrastination, avoiding confrontation.
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Thoughts: The story you tell yourself based on your emotions.
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Example: "I'm not good enough," "I'll never succeed," "People will judge me."
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Emotions: The emotional responses tied to these beliefs.
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Example: Anxiety, sadness, anger.
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Limiting Beliefs: The beliefs formed as a result of the original event.
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Example: "I must be perfect to be loved," "It's not safe to express my feelings," "I don't deserve happiness."
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Original Event: The initial trauma or event.
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Example: Childhood neglect, a significant loss, a traumatic incident.
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My coaching goes beyond the surface to delve into the uncomfortable areas of your emotions and the limiting beliefs that you formed due to the original event or trauma. These deeper layers are crucial for true transformation.
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Trauma-Informed Coaching
I am a trauma-informed coach because it's essential to truly help an individual grow. By understanding the impact of trauma on your nervous system and addressing the root causes, I guide you through the process of healing and transformation. This approach allows you to move past self-sabotage and people-pleasing, enabling you to follow through on your hopes and dreams.
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My Approach
My coaching approach helps you:
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Follow Through on Dreams: Cultivate the emotional resilience to pursue and realize your deepest aspirations.
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End Self-Sabotage: Identify and dismantle the patterns that keep you from achieving your goals.
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Stop People-Pleasing: Develop the confidence and self-assurance to prioritize your needs and desires.
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Manage Stress and Anxiety: Learn techniques to calm your nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety for a more peaceful life.
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Conquer Overwhelm: Develop strategies to handle life's demands without feeling overwhelmed, enabling you to maintain balance and clarity.
With Functional Life Coaching, you will learn to navigate your emotional landscape, transforming old survival patterns into new, empowering behaviors. This process not only promotes healing but also enables you to thrive.
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It's time to turn your pain points into stepping stones for growth. Together, we'll access the powerful drivers of transformation within you, allowing you to follow through on all the hopes and dreams you've struggled to bring into existence.
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Ready to transform your life? Let's begin the journey to unlocking your full potential. Contact us today to start your path to a more empowered, fulfilling life.
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Jay Thompson
"Being coached by Matt blew my mind. I thought I had a clear plan of what I needed to discuss, only to discover after a series of very pointed questions that I was focusing on activities and beliefs that were not right for me.
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When I had the discovery call with Matt I remember him saying something like "the reason you think you are here, might not be the real reason that you are here"... time and time again he helped me to see I was playing small, following a path I didn't truly want to be on.
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Matt helped me develop a plan of action that excites me and he is there every step of the way to nurture and guide me through the process. If you are looking for genuine support and guidance, book a call with him."
Jackie Mason
"Where do I even begin?! Working with Matt has been an absolute game-changer for me! Let me tell you, when I first started, I was in such a rut—totally exhausted, stressed to the max, and drowning in anxiety and depression. It was like I was carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. But boy, oh boy, did things take a 180-degree turn!
Fast forward and I am a brand new person, bursting with energy and enthusiasm! I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to Matt for helping me transform my life. Now, I'm not only the best version of myself for my incredible daughters and my loving husband, but I'm also a powerhouse of positivity and self-care."
Hannah Dupler
"Working with Matt Stewart has been transformative! His deep knowledge of body and mind wellness, combined with his ability to simplify complex concepts, made our sessions enlightening and enjoyable. Matt’s personalized approach and genuine care for my progress have helped me gain confidence and self-awareness. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a passionate and knowledgeable coach. (And he's pretty funny too!)"