Matthew Helt: Living with panic attacks, OCD, and anxiety

Matthew Helt founded his own coaching business called Prairie Sattva after reflecting on his 43rd birthday. Before that he was the Global Director of Techstars Startup Week. He's someone I admire for sharing his journey with mental health so openly and someone who has challenged me over the last few months in the best ways possible.

Learn about Matt's journey with mental health including panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anxiety. We'll talk about how he's been able to cope, the impact it's had on his life, and how he's finding joy and meaning being a coach for others. The best part? He's my coach!

How Matt experienced his first panic attack while sky diving
What panic attacks feel like
What it's like having a panic attack at work
What is OCD and how it showed up for Matt
Matt's experience getting support and what he learned
The impacts of self medication
Why it's so hard to support friends and people we care about in crisis
Mental health first aid training
Techniques to try when you want to get your friends to open up more
What to do if you don't feel equipped to support a friend in need
Why it's hard for men to connect with their body to detect early warning signs
Our experiences with bullying
Matt's self care routine
The benefits of having a spiritual practice
The power of sharing your story with others
How to get started with a meditation practice
The key to a solid mindfulness practice
How mindfulness can help us emotion-shift

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhelt/
Learn about his coaching: https://prairiesattva.com/