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TRUTH SERUM - the MJM Podcast

TRUTH SERUM - the MJM Podcast

By: Matthew J. McGinnis
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I’m Matthew J. McGinnis—entrepreneur, builder, husband, father, and a human who’s done a lot of things the hard way.

This podcast exists because I got tired of the noise.

The fake certainty.

The polished personas.

The success stories that skip the cost.

Here, we talk about what’s actually real: leadership under pressure, identity beyond titles, rebuilding after loss, navigating ambition without losing your soul, and learning how to tell the truth—to yourself first.

I’ve built companies, sat at negotiating tables, made mistakes that cost real money and real relationships, and learned that growth doesn’t come from pretending you’ve got it all figured out. It comes from facing what’s uncomfortable, unfinished, and unresolved.

This isn’t a show about having the answers.

It’s a show about asking better questions.

If you’re in a season of transition, reckoning, rebuilding, or refinement—this space is for you.

No masks.

No performance.

Just truth.

2026 Matthew J. McGinnis
Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • S1:EP9 Relationship Complexities
    May 16 2026

    Guest on this Episode, Michael Euliss.

    The podcast conversation delves into the purpose of the podcast, the impact of personal struggles, the complexity of relationships, and self-discovery. It explores the challenges of reaching out and connecting, growing up in a small town, navigating personal struggles and mental health, the pressure of people-pleasing, the influence of upbringing and family, the impact of childhood experiences, challenges of self-discovery and guilt, dealing with anxiety and PTSD, views on marriage and relationships, and the concept of judgment and decision-making. The conversation delves into the themes of embracing change and acceptance, coping with personal struggles, navigating personal growth and self-reflection, dealing with emotional turmoil, and the impact of past experiences on present mental health. It also explores the journey to emotional healing and growth, the power of positive affirmation and mindset, and the impact of trauma on personal relationships. The discussion highlights the struggles with emotional resilience and growth, the impact of technology on relationships, and the coping with persistent mental struggles. Additionally, it addresses the impact of trauma on personal relationships and the journey to emotional healing and growth.

    Takeaways

    • Podcast as a platform for reaching out and connecting
    • The impact of personal struggles and the need for resources and support
    • The complexity of relationships and self-discovery Embracing change
    • Mental health struggles

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Concept of Judgment and Decision-Making
    • 23:57 Embracing Change and Acceptance
    • 29:08 Navigating Personal Growth and Self-Reflection
    • 34:16 Healing and Growth After Trauma
    • 39:34 The Journey to Emotional Healing and Growth
    • 45:01 The Impact of Trauma on Personal Relationships
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    37 mins
  • S1:EP8 Winning vs Looking Like You Are Winning
    Apr 16 2026

    Shorty but a goody! Winning vs Looking Like You Are Winning! Social Media dilema of trying to compare yourself to others, lose lose battle.

    The episode explores the concept of winning versus looking like you're winning, emphasizing the importance of internal fulfillment over external validation. It delves into the illusion of social media, the cost of trying to look like you're winning, and the internal versus external scorecard. The conversation redefines winning and encourages authenticity and self-reflection.

    Takeaways

    • Internal fulfillment is more important than external validation
    • Redefine winning based on personal values and fulfillment

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Illusion of Social Media
    • 08:09 The Internal vs External Scorecard

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    16 mins
  • S1:EP7 EGO and Simplicitity of Real Conversations
    Apr 13 2026

    EGO Discussion with Cassandra Shuck.

    www.cassandrashuck.com

    The conversation delves into the power of meaningful conversations and the simplicity of changing the world through them. It then explores the challenges of navigating different perspectives and bridging gaps, emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy. Finally, it discusses the healing power of plant medicine, specifically the use of Sonanga and its impact on physical and emotional well-being. The conversation delves into the concept of sovereignty in plant medicine, emphasizing the importance of individual choice and alignment with one's intuition. It also explores the role of ego in the healing process, highlighting the complexities of ego dissolution and the necessity of discernment and balance. The conversation delves into the concept of medicinal conversation and the calling to plant medicine, highlighting the diverse paths to healing and the individual nature of medicine. It also explores the modernization of medicine and the importance of unity consciousness, as well as the connection between creativity, presence, and the impact of technology on human creation.

    Takeaways

    • Meaningful conversations
    • Plant medicine and healing Sovereignty in Plant Medicine
    • The Role of Ego in Healing Medicinal conversation
    • Unity consciousness

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Simplicity of Meaningful Conversations
    • 55:49 Sovereignty in Plant Medicine
    • 01:11:12 Medicinal Conversation and Plant Medicine Calling
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    45 mins
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