LISTEN : A Podcast : Loneliness into Connection through Speaking with Matt Matheson ( The Portrait Show )

I recently recorded a podcast episode that felt different. It wasn’t a polished keynote or a training session. It was a live, reflective conversation immediately after a real coaching session—with someone who had never worked with a speaking coach before.

The result? An honest, vulnerable, and powerful discussion about what it means to find your voice—especially when speaking has never felt easy.

What You’ll Hear in the Episode

The podcast is part live reflection, part storytelling. You’ll hear what it was like for the client to go through the session. You’ll hear my thinking behind the techniques I use, and how I balance challenge with care. And you’ll hear how our conversation returned again and again to a key question:

What happens when we finally say what we’ve been holding back?

An Invitation

If you’ve ever felt stuck with your voice—if you’ve found yourself holding back in meetings, on stage, or even in your personal life—I hope this episode speaks to you. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone, and that learning to speak with freedom and authenticity is possible.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kq2iicYWDBFP8QUljf0n2?si=e06a7877b6e54742

I’m sharing it not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real. And if it resonates, and you want to explore what’s possible for your own voice, reach out. I offer 1:1 coaching, group training, and retreats to help people speak with confidence when it matters most.

Thanks for listening—and for being part of this ongoing journey to speak up and speak out.

—Matt