Functional Life Coaching
Transform Your Life by Rewiring Your Nervous System
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Are you tired of trying to make changes, only to feel stuck in the same cycles? It's not your fault. Your nervous system, which constantly monitors for threats, can keep you locked in "survival patterns"—thoughts, habits, and beliefs that once helped you cope but now hold you back. In times of high stress or unprocessed trauma, these patterns deepen, showing up as self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and a struggle to pursue your dreams.
But there’s a way to break free.
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Functional Life Coaching directly addresses these root causes by helping you access and work through your emotions. Emotions are powerful drivers of change, and when you learn to harness them, you can rewire your nervous system to support your goals and desires rather than hinder them.
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Why Most Coaching and Therapy Fall Short
Most coaching and therapy focus on behaviors or mindset. While these areas are important, they don’t touch the root cause. If behavior change alone were enough, books and advice would have already solved these issues. True transformation requires addressing what lies beneath—the emotions and beliefs driving those behaviors.
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The Transformation Hierarchy
Transformation happens in layers. Here’s how we’ll work together to uncover each one:
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Original Event: The root trauma or event that shaped your survival patterns (e.g., childhood neglect, loss, trauma).
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Limiting Beliefs: Deep-seated beliefs that formed around this event (e.g., "I must be perfect to be loved," "It’s unsafe to express my feelings").
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Emotions: The emotional reactions tied to these beliefs (e.g., anxiety, sadness, anger).
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Thoughts: The inner dialogue shaped by these emotions (e.g., "I’m not good enough," "People will judge me").
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Limiting Behaviors: Actions that stem from these thoughts, keeping you stuck (e.g., procrastination, overeating, avoiding confrontation).
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This approach addresses your transformation from the ground up, delving into the emotional and belief-driven roots of self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and anxiety. Functional Life Coaching is not about quick fixes; it's about truly rewiring your inner landscape for lasting change.
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Transform Your Life in 4 Steps to True Alignment and Purpose
Unlock your true potential with a holistic, trauma-informed coaching process. My unique 4-step framework guides you from self-awareness to sustained transformation. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, align you with your true values, build concrete steps for growth, and integrate sustainable change into your daily life. This is more than coaching—it’s a journey to reclaim your life with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
The 4-Step Journey
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Awareness: Uncover the Root
Discover what’s really driving your thoughts and actions. We’ll explore the beliefs and patterns that have been holding you back, giving you the clarity to connect with deeper layers of yourself.
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Alignment: Reconnect to True Values
Reclaim your true values and desires. By realigning with what truly matters, you’ll define success on your terms and shift from just “getting by” to a state of purposeful growth.
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Action: Build Practical Steps
With a clear vision, we’ll craft an actionable plan tailored to your life and goals. This phase is all about building consistency, accountability, and resilience.
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Integration: Sustain and Embody Change
In the final phase, you’ll embed your transformation into everyday life, making it part of who you are. You’ll learn to sustain this change long-term, gaining the stability and fulfillment to stay aligned with your best self.
Techniques: Monthly coaching calls, self-reflection, breathwork, and bodywork.
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Why Trauma-Informed Coaching?
True growth requires understanding the impact of past experiences on your nervous system. I guide you through healing and self-discovery, helping you break free from self-sabotage and people-pleasing to create the life you deserve.
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My Approach Will Help You:
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Follow Through on Dreams: Develop resilience to pursue and realize your aspirations.
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End Self-Sabotage: Identify and dismantle patterns holding you back.
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Stop People-Pleasing: Build confidence to prioritize your needs and desires.
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Manage Stress and Anxiety: Learn to calm your nervous system for a more peaceful life.
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Conquer Overwhelm: Develop strategies for handling demands while staying balanced.
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Functional Life Coaching empowers you to navigate your emotional landscape, transforming survival patterns into growth-promoting habits. You’ll learn to turn your pain points into stepping stones for lasting growth.
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Ready to begin? Let’s take the first step together—toward an empowered, fulfilling life. Contact me today to unlock your full potential.
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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!)"