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The Crackin' Backs PodcastThe Great Rewiring: How Technology Hijacks Our Minds- Mathew MatteraAre our smartphones silently rewiring our brains? In this compelling episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Mattera—retired Naval officer, mental health advocate, and author of Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith .Matthew shares his personal journey through profound loss, including the tragic suicide of his daughter, and how these experiences propelled him into the fight against the mental health crisis. He introduces the concept of "The Great Rewiring," exploring how the advent of smartphones and social media has fundamentally altered our cognitive functions and emotional well-being.Key Ta...2025-06-091h 12The Crackin' Backs PodcastThe Battle Between Social Media and Suicide with Matthew MatteraToday, we have a truly remarkable guest: Matthew Mattera—a retired Naval officer, inspirational writer, and motivational speaker. Matthew's life has been profoundly shaped by personal tragedy; he has lost six family members to suicide, including his father and his 15-year-old daughter, Elizabeth.In his memoir, Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith, Matthew provides a raw and unflinching perspective on suicide and its ripple effects.Together with his wife, Erica, Matthew established the Elizabeth Mattera Foundation in honor of their late daughter. The foundation's mission is to prevent suicide through training and workshops, de...2025-01-201h 10
The Power of Perseverance with Glen BoehmPower of Perseverance with Glen Boehm - Matt MatteraGuest: Matt Mattera Host: Glen Boehm of the Boehm Commercial Group in Boerne Texas. This week on The Power of Perseverance, Matthew Mattera, a retired Naval Officer and author, shares his powerful story of resilience. With over two decades of service and personal experience, Matthew discusses suicide prevention, mental health, and the importance of understanding cultural trends and information consumption for mental wellness. Contact: www.GlenBoehm.com / 830-431-2467 Original Air Date: 11:30am - December 7th 2024 2024 on Boerne Radio 103.9FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0828 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsHope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith by Matthew MatteraPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/611488 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith Author: Matthew Mattera Narrator: Denny Brownlee Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 58 minutes Release date: April 11, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: At the age of six, Matthew lost his father to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At the age of thirty-seven, he lost his fifteen-year-old daughter to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Between those two deaths, he lost a cousin and two uncles to suicide, and a brother to self-harm. Hope reveals the tenacity of the human heart, showcases unrelenting faith, and shares immovable...2022-04-1103 min
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Title: Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith
Author: Matthew Mattera
Narrator: Denny Brownlee
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 58 minutes
Release date: April 11, 2022
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
At the age of six, Matthew lost his father to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At the age of thirty-seven, he lost his fifteen-year-old daughter to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Between those two deaths, he lost a cousin and two uncles to suicide, and a brother to self-harm. Hope reveals the tenacity of the human heart, showcases unrelenting faith, and shares immovable hope...2022-04-118h 58
Real Answers - Family Life NewsReal Answers Ep.28Suicide– As we approach Memorial Day, a time to remember those that have sacrificed everything for our freedoms, we can’t forget the military members that left this Earth too soon due to suicide. Christian author and Navy service member, Matthew Mattera, has been impacted by suicide multiple times and shares his personal story.2021-05-2606 min