The Yes Theory Podcast

Headspace Studios, Yes Theory, Cadence13

In order to achieve growth, discomfort is unavoidable. So why not seek it out? Yes Theory co-founders Matt, Ammar, and Thomas are turning off the cameras and turning on the mics to reflect upon how Discomfort actually might hold the keys to meaning and happiness. The Yes Theory Podcast shares behind-the-scenes stories and talks with expert guests to gather insights about the world at large, our place in it, and one another.

  • 36 minutes 48 seconds
    My Final Goodbye (the last episode)
    Thank you for everything. I will love you forever…and ever. -Matt Link to review book: https://tinyurl.com/2y7ts3ry Link to newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Get a signed copy of ‘Talk To Strangers’ here: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book
    14 December 2023, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The Man Who Saved The Book (Derin Emre)

    Link to buy book: https://www.yestheorybook.com/ Link to review book (means the world!): https://tinyurl.com/2y7ts3ry Hi guys, The book launched four days ago and the support from this community has been unbelievable. Thank you to each and everyone of you who ordered. Your support doesn’t go unnoticed. It truly is life changing for me. I’m already getting so many positive messages from so many of you who binged it (some of you in just a few hours!), and it’s just the best. Alrigthty, here is a podcast I did about a month ago in Montreal with my best friend and co-writer of Talk To Strangers, Mr. Derin Emre. Derin is just the best. He doesn’t hold back and in this one we go into where we went after leaving Yes Theory, what it was like tackling such a daunting project together, and our honest opinions about the book. Prepare yourself for one hell of an honest and hilarious conversation. Love you all!

    8 December 2023, 6:32 pm
  • 1 hour 54 seconds
    Saying Goodbye To What We Used To Be (with Ammar)

    Newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Preorder the book: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book Preorder the book in EU: https://tinyurl.com/35c4npdy


    Hey all, Three days away from launch. And what better way to run this final mile than with my best friend and brother, Ammar. Aka Habibs. The man who has pushed me to grow more than anyone in my life. The brother with whom I’ve had the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. In this podcast we don’t hold back. We show you the hard parts of our relationship and we also share what we mean to each other. There’s so much here. Per usual, I think you’ll love it. Thanks for being here. Thanks for riding with me on this journey. Next time we’ll be talking, the book will be out. What a wild thought. Love you so much, Matt

    30 November 2023, 11:52 pm
  • 59 minutes 38 seconds
    Overcoming Bullying, Acne, and Loneliness (with Staffan Taylor)

    Newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Preorder the book: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book Preorder the book in EU: https://tinyurl.com/35c4npdy Hi ladies and gents, Wow wow wow. DECEMBER 3RD IS SO CLOSE. So crazy to think about. So surreal that the launch day is nearly here. If you want to take advantage of the preorder bonuses like our Live Q&A, raffle to join the launch party in LA, and signed copies, then make sure to preorder at http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book before November 25th. If you’ve already ordered or supported in any way, I FREAKING LOVE YOU. Okay, now to the podcast. This is one of my best friends. You know him from our videos. This year Staffan Taylor became a full-time host and member of Yes Theory. He embodies the Yes Theory philosophy more than anyone I’ve ever met. There’s so much in this conversation that Staffan and I have never shared that will remind anyone watching and/or struggling that they are not alone and things will get better. Alrighty, that’s enough from me. Enjoy the pod! Love ya, Matt

    22 November 2023, 9:17 pm
  • 1 hour 50 seconds
    Yes Theory’s first and only investor (Tom Wright)

    Newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Preorder the book: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book Preorder the book in EU: https://tinyurl.com/35c4npdy Hello you lovely people,

    What you’re about to watch is the equivalent of finding a never-seen-before species in the wild.

    Very few people have shaped Yes Theory as much as Tom. Yet no one outside of our inner circle knows about Tom.

    Tom is very private. He likes being behind the scenes.

    He’s like Charlie from Charlie’s Angels.

    Tom has also never done a podcast. So this is really really special…a moment I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.

    We recorded this conversation a few months ago in his home of Brighton, UK.

    I think you’re going to love it.

    -Matt

    PS - DECEMBER 3RD IS SO CLOSE. If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, you’re missing out on our Live Q&A coming up soon :) www.yestheorybook.com

    14 November 2023, 3:15 am
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    A conversation with my older brothers (The Buried Life)

    Newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Preorder the book: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book Preorder the book in EU: https://tinyurl.com/35c4npdy Hey everyone, So happy to be back with you.

    Two quick things: - We have a new book launch date: December 3rd - We will now be releasing two podcasts a week (Mondays and Thursdays) - With everything happening in the world, the guys and I want to give back financially to foundations focused on children affected by war. More on that soon.

    Alright, now this podcast…

    Ben and Dave, my two guests, are not only my close friends but also my biggest inspirations.

    When I was 19 I came across a show called The Buried Life. It was about four best friends (Ben, Dave, Duncan and Jonnie) crossing off their bucket list and helping others to do the same.

    The Buried Life became the seed and catalyst for Yes Theory, as you’ll learn about in this episode and the book.

    Getting to sit down with them to do this was a dream come true. 19 year old Matt would be bugging out if he saw this :)

    I hope you’ll get as much out of this conversation as I did. SO many gems!!

    Love,

    Matt

    9 November 2023, 8:03 pm
  • 1 minute 32 seconds
    A Pause...

    Hey everyone,

    We’re putting everything on pause due to what’s happening in the Middle East.

    The team and I are figuring out how to act in a constructive way that is aligned with Yes Theory’s value of love over fear.

    Sending you all so much love.

    -Matt

    8 November 2023, 11:39 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Book Cover REVEAL!! (and how we got here)

    Hey all, Matt here :)

    Thanks for tuning in once again.

    Today is a very exciting day…We are FINALLY showing you the book cover.


    But that’s not all. In this podcast I sit down with Dez.


    Dez is Yes Theory’s social media editor and the brains behind the whole promotion of this book. She even designed the cover with me. All of this to say, I wouldn’t be here without her.

    In this episode you’ll get to hear about what the past year has been like for us as we’ve worked to get this book out to all of you. Hope you enjoy it! And let us know what you think of the cover in the comments!! Love, Matt

    12 October 2023, 5:03 pm
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    "I Wasn’t Sure If We Would Ever Be Friends Again" (Matt & Thomas Open Up)
    Newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Preorder the book: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book Preorder the book in EU: https://tinyurl.com/35c4npdy

    Hey everyone,

    Thomas and I have worked through a lot behind the scenes, especially in the past six months. It’s been really challenging, and at times our relationship was in serious jeopardy.

    Thankfully, we’ve gotten through it.

    In this podcast, we dive into all of it. Not just our relationship, but also how we see the world, advice for someone in their 20’s or 30’s, and reflections on our Yes Theory experience.

    I’m very grateful this is real life. That my best friend and I get to do this.

    Relationships take work, especially through big changes, and this one has been no different. I hope you’ll get something out of this for your own life and for your ties with those closest to you.

    Thank you for the support.

    Sending you all love,

    Matt

    Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Podcast begins, addressing the nerves 6:07 Thomas turning 30 & setting goals 17:14 Power of intention 27:35 Thomas’ first heartbreak & motivation it gave him 37:45 Change yourself = Change the world 41:40 Fear of things falling apart 47:58 The struggles of our relationship the past three years 50:30 Matt explains his gradual decision to leave 56:40 Filming our first video after 3 years 1:02:55 Thomas and Ammar’s perspective on Matt leaving 1:07:28 Reconnecting & evolving in our relationship 1:20:30 Dealing with fame 1:29:30 What Matt saw in Thomas from the beginning 1:31:19 Thomas’ reflections on the book
    5 October 2023, 5:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 44 seconds
    She Knows All of Yes Theory’s Secrets (Yes Theory Team Therapist)

    Newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Preorder the book: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book Preorder the book in EU: https://tinyurl.com/35c4npdy

    Hey all, I wanted to introduce you to one of my best friends, Bonnie. Bonnie is a therapist at UCLA and since 2018, has been not only a friend but also pretty much the Yes Theory team therapist. She is a huge part of the book as she’s been an instrumental part of mine and Yes Theory’s growth. For those of you who plan on getting the book, I think this will be especially cool since you’ll get to actually see who she is. Enjoy!

    28 September 2023, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Man Who Saved Yes Theory (Yes Theory's Head of Operations)

    Hey everybody, so excited for this one :) Pedro Paiva is the Head of Operations at Yes Theory. He’s been with us for two years. When he first arrived, our system was in shambles. We needed someone to come in an re-organize the ship. He’s done an incredible job since then and has become such a good friend, that I felt it would be awesome for you guys to get to know him. This podcast is for anyone with a dream job or anyone who is curious about how things work behind the scenes here. I think you’ll love it :) Enjoy!

    -Matt

    Newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com Preorder the book: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book

    Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:07 Pedro’s story 11:30 Pedro finding Yes Theory 13:23 Pedro applying for Yes Theory job 19:29 Difficult time in Yes Theory 24:26 Doing what you love is hard 28:10 Adjusting to getting older 30:54 Being affected by metrics 32:14 Creator burnout 36:15 Why are we doing Yes Theory? 39:18 Views vs. Sustainability 42:18 Theme of the book 46:31 Stepping into the unknown 50:00 Matt’s fear of leaving Yes Theory 58:30 Matt thanks Pedro 59:15 Pedro’s final words to the community

    21 September 2023, 5:00 pm
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