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Decoding Success with Matt LeBris

Welcome to The Decoding Success Podcast – the show for high-performers who have used their trauma to fuel their success. If you have ever felt like a black sheep, someone who experienced isolation, neglect, or disconnection, you’re in the right place as we guide our community to feel seen, understood, and connected to their highest selves. Matt LeBris hosts our weekly show, as he dives deep with world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature, providing invaluable insights on emotional, mental, physical, financial, and spiritual well-being.

Each episode features deep, transformative conversations designed to reconnect you with your true self. Our mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, helping you go from feeling isolated to feeling seen, from anxious to connected, from being hard on yourself to giving grace. Whether you’re seeking to identify your path to healing trauma, anxiety or dark days, make mindset shifts to step into your highest self, or break free from what no longer serves you, The Decoding Success Podcast is here to help.

While you might hear some woo-woo things, make no mistake because you’re going to get the real, raw, born-and-raised New Yorker out of Matt. And, with conversations featuring the likes of Mel Robbins, Grant Cardone, Dr. Nicole LePera, Patrick Bet-David, Gabby Bernstein, Dr. Caroline Leaf, Daymond John, and many more, you’re bound to discover the golden nuggets you’re seeking as you pursue your desire to transform your life from the inside out.

Tune in to discover practical advice, inspiring stories, and powerful tools to elevate every facet of your life. Join us and become part of a community where you can thrive and become the best version of yourself.

Latest Episodes:

362. How to STOP Chasing Validation & Become Your Own Best Friend w/ Valerie Greenberg Oct 28, 2025

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👉 Start here (free strategy call): freebrandcall.com/mattlebris

Today's conversation with TV personality and author Valerie Greenberg is a masterclass in shifting from external approval to inner authority. We dig into befriending the inner critic, choosing presence over the next "big high," and how to build your Confidence Community... those truth-tellers who both cheer you on and call you up. If you've ever felt like a black sheep trying to "catch up," this one brings you back to center.

In this episode, you'll learn

Best-friend energy: Practical ways to befriend (not silence) your inner critic so you can respond instead of react.
Ambition vs. acceptance: How to hold big goals while staying present on the "flatline" days.
The curiosity reset: A simple "ask why" loop to process anxiety and stop chasing the next hit of validation.
Confidence Community: Who belongs in it, how to find them, and why "the least powerful person" can change your life.
Ego off, outcomes on: Following up without taking things personally—and using wins as smart re-engagement moments.
Self-care ≠ vanity: Aligning workouts, sleep, and habits with feeling grounded (not performing for the feed).
Breaking habits the honest way: From nail-biting to bigger patterns—how to assess, ask for help, and upgrade behavior.

Links & Resources

Free Brand Strategy Call (Matt): freebrandcall.com/mattlebris
Valerie's Book: You've Been Validated — Amazon link
Valerie on Instagram: @valgreenberg

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Time Stamps

00:00 — Why "you've been validated" starts with your own stamp of approval
02:40 — Being your own best friend (perfectionism, overthinking, and doing anyway)
05:16 — Presence over comparison: getting okay with "good enough today"
08:25 — "Where you are is right": ambition without self-rejection
10:45 — A porter's two minutes that lit up the whole day (character > status)
13:20 — Authenticity that translates on and off camera
14:54 — There's only one you: why the world needs your exact wiring
16:28 — Bullying, anxiety, and becoming a natural cheerleader
21:02 — Feeling feelings > fearing feelings (shadow work basics)
27:12 — Curiosity loop for the "flatline" days
29:42 — Self-care done right: intention > imitation
33:38 — How to assemble your Confidence Community (and who's worthy)
45:42 — The "lowest" person who unlocked the biggest break
49:20 — Valerie's one piece of advice: recognize and share your value

361. Find Peace After Pain with Richie Romero Oct 22, 2025

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WATCH ALL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/MattLeBris

What if the thing standing between you and peace… is the lie you keep telling yourself?

In this raw and powerful conversation, Richie Romero joins Decoding Success to unpack what it truly means to heal. From facing the truths we've buried, to setting boundaries that honor who we're becoming, Richie shares how his most painful seasons became the path to clarity, hope, and alignment.

You'll learn why chasing success, validation, or control will never quiet the noise inside — and how surrendering to truth can. This episode will remind you that healing isn't about fixing what's broken; it's about finally being honest enough to rebuild on what's real.

🧠 In This Episode You'll Learn:

How self-deception keeps you stuck in cycles of pain
The difference between reacting quickly and responding wisely
Why "solving on the surface" never leads to true peace
How to set boundaries that free you — not isolate you
What it really looks like to face yourself and start again
How hope can still exist even after everything falls apart

🔗 Connect with Richie Romero

Follow Richie on Instagram → @RichieRomero Learn more about his work → richieromero.com

360. Psychotherapist Terri Cole: The Secret to Healing Your Childhood Wounds & Building Healthy Relationships Oct 14, 2025

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BUILD YOUR BRAND WITH INTENTION 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/

Psychotherapist Terri Cole reveals how childhood wounds quietly shape every relationship you have—and how to finally heal them. From codependency and fear of disapproval to the inability to set healthy boundaries, Terri shares the personal stories and therapeutic frameworks that have helped thousands reclaim their self-worth and rebuild trust in love. She opens up about the moment she realized she was abandoning herself in relationships, the three questions that expose repeating relationship patterns, and how learning to speak your truth—without guilt—is the key to secure attachment. You'll walk away understanding that you can't build healthy love by trying to be perfect; you build it by learning to be real.

Follow Terri on Instagram: @terricole Join Terri's Membership: terricole.com/tcm Get her bestselling book, Boundary Boss: terricole.com

In this episode, you will:

Uncover the roots of codependency – Learn how childhood dynamics create patterns of people-pleasing, fear of disapproval, and self-abandonment in adulthood
Master the Three Cues for Clarity – Terri's simple framework to identify who someone reminds you of, where you've felt this before, and how that pattern repeats
Redefine boundaries as self-respect – Discover why preferences, desires, and deal-breakers are the foundation of every healthy relationship
Heal your attachment style – Understand how early attunement—or lack of it—impacts your ability to form secure, interdependent relationships
Transform discomfort into growth – Learn why uncomfortable conversations are where real healing and intimacy begin
Build emotional maturity – Replace control and reactivity with curiosity, empathy, and self-awareness in every relationship

Get more from Matt:

Follow on Instagram: @MattLeBris
Watch full video episodes on YouTube: Decoding Success

359. How a 3% Chance to Live Changed Everything w/ John Ulsh Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

Build Your Personal Brand 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/

What would you do if life gave you a 3% chance to live?

In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, host Matt LeBris sits down with John Ulsh, a husband, father, entrepreneur, and survivor of a devastating car accident that nearly claimed his life.

John's story isn't just about survival — it's about the radical grace required to rebuild when everything you knew is gone. He opens up about waking up from trauma, learning to take life one first step at a time, and the mindset that transforms setbacks into starting points.

This conversation is a reminder that there are countless ways to go backward, but only one way to move forward — through grace, patience, and a willingness to begin again.

If you've ever felt like you were starting over, this one's for you.

You'll Learn

The mindset shift that helped John find purpose after tragedy
How to give yourself grace when life sets you back
Why progress isn't linear — and why that's a good thing
The importance of redefining strength as acceptance instead of perfection
How to take your next "first step," no matter how small

Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnulsh/

Grab a Copy of The Upside of Down here: https://www.johnulsh.com/publications

John's website: https://www.johnulsh.com/

358. Jason Stacy: Control Your Emotions, Harness Your Energy, Audit Your Environment Oct 01, 2025

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In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, host Matt LeBris sits down with world-renowned performance coach Jason Stacy, the man behind some of the most elite athletes and CEOs on the planet. Jason's work with Olympians, professional fighters, and even the #1 tennis player in the world has given him a unique perspective on what it really takes to perform at the highest level.

Jason shares his powerful framework built around the 3 E's of Success — Emotions, Energy, and Environment — and why mastering these three areas is the key to sustainable high performance in sports, business, and life.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How to control your emotions so you don't get stuck in negative patterns or fear-based decision-making.
How to harness your energy and use your body to shift your state instantly.
Why auditing your environment — both internal and external — is essential for growth and long-term success.
The surprising connection between discipline, small daily choices, and peak performance.
Why Jason believes your operating system (emotions, energy, environment) matters more than any "app" or strategy.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Follow Jason on Instagram: @JasonStacy
Join Jason's newsletter: The Coaching Sweet Spot
Keep up with Jason's upcoming book release (October 2026)
Free Strategy Call with Brand Builders Group: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris/

357. How to Let Go of Control and Find Peace (with Panache Desai) Sep 23, 2025

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watch this episode on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/gTJmhYN6q1Q

In this episode, Panache Desai and Matt LeBris dive into what happens when we stop trying to fix the unfixable, surrender control, and embrace who we truly are. We explore how ambition and success can mask deeper wounds, why so many of us feel "empty" even after we've achieved, and how letting go of past identity can open the door to lasting peace. Panache shares powerful insights, practical steps, and stories about what it really looks like to live with presence, self-love, and authenticity.

Who This Episode is For...

Anyone feeling exhausted from chasing success that never satisfies.
People longing for peace, presence, and authenticity.
Black Sheep & non-conformists who often feel different or out of place.
Those who are ready to stop "working on themselves" and instead begin "being themselves."

Key Takeaways From This Episode...

Success and achievement won't heal past pain — acknowledging we are powerless over the past is the first step toward freedom.
Surrender is not giving up; it's a shift from doing-ness to being-ness.
Love of self is foundational: you can't truly love others if you haven't accepted and embraced yourself.
Letting go of control doesn't mean inaction; it means trusting the natural unfolding.
Imperfection, mortality, human vulnerability—they're essential. When we stop pretending and start being profoundly human, joy and peace follow.

Resources Discussed...

Website / Official Hub: Panache's site with programs, events, and resources — PanacheDesai.com panachedesai.com
Instagram: @panachedesai

You Are Enough: Revealing The Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential, and Possibility — Panache's major book releasing the message that you are already whole, not something to be fixed. Grab Your Copy

Call to Calm — Free daily meditation / presence practices via Zoom to ground, breathe, connect. Call to Calm
Impact — A 3-month mentoring / small-group journey for people committed to living from truth. panachedesai.com

356. Kyle Maynard: The 3-Foot Rule That Will Change Your Life Sep 09, 2025

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COMPLIMENTARY BRAND STRATEGY CALL: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris

What do you do when the summit feels impossible? Kyle Maynard, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and athlete—breaks down the mindset that got him from an 0–35 wrestling record to bear-crawling a 22,800-foot mountain. His rule? Three feet at a time. We dig into focus, unlearning, healthy comparison, fear vs. certainty, and how to know when to push or pull back so you actually enjoy your life while you pursue big goals.

Watch all of our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattLeBris

In This Episode, You'll Learn

The 3-Foot Rule: A simple focus shift to do brutally hard things without burning out.
"Where attention goes, energy flows": How to direct your mind so results follow.
Unlearning for growth: Dropping beliefs that quietly cap your potential.
Comparison as a tool (not a thief): How to compare properly and win.
Push vs. quit: The signals that tell you which choice is wisdom—not weakness.
Pain, presence, and toughness: Why ignoring pain isn't strength—and what is.
Map ≠ territory: Seeing reality clearly so your strategy actually works.
Fear → Clarity → Power → Age: The "four invisible enemies" you'll meet at every level.

Connect with Kyle

Website / Speaking: https://www.kyle-maynard.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemaynard/

355. How to Reclaim the Desires You've Suppressed for Years w/ Dr. Robert Glover Aug 19, 2025

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What happens when you realize the life you've built isn't fully yours? When the career, relationships, or goals you've been chasing were shaped more by approval and outside expectations than your own true desires?

🎙️ Work with Matt & Build Your Personal Brand: freebrandcall.com/mattlebris

In this episode of the Decoding Success Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Robert Glover, author of the international bestseller No More Mr. Nice Guy. Together, we unpack the hidden ways we suppress our desires, betray our authenticity, and live for approval — and more importantly, how to break free.

Dr. Glover shares:

How to recognize the "lie coach" in your head that keeps you playing small.
Why so many of us pursue goals that were never truly ours.
The difference between emotional fusion and healthy differentiation (and why it's the key to real freedom).
How to start reclaiming your suppressed desires — without guilt, shame, or fear of rejection.
Why authenticity is always a process, not a one-time choice.

Whether you've struggled with people-pleasing, codependency, or simply not knowing what you truly want in life, this conversation will give you permission — and the tools — to step into your full, authentic self.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Robert Glover:

Instagram: @drrobertglover
Website: drglover.com
Integration Nation (Men's Community): integrationnation.net

354. The Hardest Lesson I've Learned About Opportunity Aug 14, 2025

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I want to let you in on something that hit me hard recently: If you're "playing it cool" in life, chances are… you're actually just playing yourself.

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down a moment that made me reflect deeply — a missed opportunity on a Brooklyn street that left me with instant regret. I'm sharing it because I know I'm not the only one who's ever let fear get dressed up in confidence.

We convince ourselves we're being smooth. That we're in control. But deep down, we're just scared — scared of looking dumb, getting rejected, or not living up to the version of ourselves we're trying to project.

I dive into:

Why "playing it cool" is costing you the life you want
What fear looks like when it's wearing designer clothing
The hard truth about opportunities: they don't wait for you to be ready
Why it's better to live with a "no" than a "never know"
How to start acting like the version of yourself you're trying to become

If you've been sitting on an idea, holding back your voice, or missing shots you know you were meant to take — this one's for you.

Let them see you try. Let God see you try. You're not here to play it cool — you're here to play it real.

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Let's stop letting fear call the shots. Appreciate you for tuning in.

– Matt

353. Suzy Batiz on the Darkest Season of Her Life And the Gold She Found There Aug 12, 2025

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Suzy Batiz, the creator of Poo-Pourri and one of the most unconventional entrepreneurs in the game, joins The Decoding Success Podcast to share the raw, unfiltered truth about chasing success… and what she found when she got it.

This is NOT the story you've heard before. Suzy opens up about the bankruptcy, divorce, suicide attempt, and even the darkest season of her life — fresh out of it and sharing publicly for the first time — and how those lows became the place where she found the gold that truly mattered.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🎯 Free Personal Brand Strategy Call: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris

📖 Gay Hendricks – The Big Leap

We're diving into:

Why hitting rock bottom can be the doorway to your highest self
The real danger of making money your god
Learning the difference between body, soul, and spirit — and living from the one that knows the truth
Letting go of control and choosing trust in God (even when everything's on the line)
Why "success" without alignment will never be enough
How to face reality, build your "figure-it-out" muscle, and lead through chaos

Suzy's journey is proof that surrender isn't giving up — it's letting go of the need to control so you can step into something bigger than you ever imagined.

If you've ever felt the pressure to chase the next milestone, feared losing it all, or wondered what's on the other side of letting go… this conversation will shake you in the best way.

Connect with Suzy Batiz: 🌐 Website: https://suzybatiz.com 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/suzybatiz 💡 Check out her course: Alive OS

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