So many people spend years following paths that look right on paper but feel completely wrong in their gut. In this episode, Juliet Hahn sits down with Matthew Gottesman to talk about trusting yourself, questioning the narratives society hands you, and building a life that actually fits who you are.

Matthew shares how intuition, curiosity, and life experience shaped his work across business, media, writing, and entrepreneurship. Together, he and Juliet explore why so many people ignore what is calling them, how school and status can disconnect us from our natural abilities, and why the path that feels most true is often the one that asks the most courage from us. They also talk about identity, creativity, personal growth, and what it really means to stop outsourcing your direction to everyone else.

Matthew Gottesman is a founder, writer, podcaster, and creator known for helping people trust themselves, think differently, and build a life around purpose instead of pressure. Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on intuition, self-trust, and following your own path even when it looks nothing like what the world expected.

Timestamps:
[00:00] Trailer
[01:47] Meet Matthew Gottesman
[03:01] Independent thinking
[04:20] Making your own choices
[05:13] Life as discovery
[06:37] Writing and inspiration
[08:50] Entrepreneurship and personal growth
[09:54] Intuition in life and business
[12:06] Status, titles, and success
[13:48] Trauma, healing, and curiosity
[15:55] Bringing curiosity back
[17:52] Trusting your own path
[20:01] Life experience vs. schooling
[22:46] Intuition and patient advocacy
[25:54] What's calling you vs. comfort
[29:35] Trusting your intuition
[31:27] The power of daydreaming
[32:24] Consistency over readiness
[35:11] Authenticity and identity

Key Takeaways:
• "You have to learn to make your own choices." ~Matthew Gottesman

• Life is discovery, and you have to figure out for yourself what that looks like for you. ~Matthew Gottesman

• "That's how we grow. That's how we learn. By asking questions." ~Juliet Hahn

• "The routes to success are internal." ~Matthew Gottesman

• Life experience can teach you things a book never will. ~Matthew Gottesman

• "What's calling you knows more than what's keeping you comfortable." ~Matthew Gottesman

• "Your intuition isn't lying to you. It's guiding you." ~Matthew Gottesman

• "It's not about being ready, but being consistent." ~Matthew Gottesman

Resources Mentioned:

1. The Niche is You Podcast: https://pod.link/1645205346

2. Matthew Gottesman Substack: https://mattgottesman.substack.com/

Keep In Touch with Matthew Gottesman:
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Substack: https://mattgottesman.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgottesman/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgottesman/

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On this episode of Don't Die Curious, Juliet Hahn sits down with Sarah Foley, also known as "Vertical Blonde," for a powerful conversation about what happens when life changes in an instant and you have to figure out who you are all over again.

After a devastating ATV accident left her paralyzed from a T4 spinal cord injury, Sarah found herself navigating not just the physical reality of her new life, but the emotional weight of identity, confidence, and what it means to be seen. She shares how her journey was not about pretending everything was okay, but about moving through grief, rebuilding from the inside out, and learning how to live boldly in a body and life she never expected.

Juliet and Sarah talk about resilience, motherhood, confidence, healing, and the decision to stop hiding and start showing up fully. Sarah also shares how she embraced the name "Vertical Blonde" and turned one of the hardest chapters of her life into a message of strength, visibility, and purpose. Now a transformational speaker and founder of the Icon Speaker Academy, Sarah helps others go from overlooked to unforgettable through voice, presence, and self-trust. This is a heartfelt Don't Die Curious conversation about reinvention, self-acceptance, and what it really means to rise after everything changes.

Timestamps:
[00:00] Trailer
[01:47] Meet Sarah Foley
[03:26] The Accident That Changed Everything
[07:45] The Pressure to Stay Positive
[09:44] Acceptance and Healing
[14:17] Feeling Your Emotions
[16:09] How to Get Out of a Low Place
[18:33] Building Your Iconic Self
[20:07] Small Steps and Movement
[22:47] Motherhood After Injury
[24:30] Daily Life in a Wheelchair|
[26:49] Strength and Independence
[29:08] Curiosity, Disability, and Identity
[30:56] The Tony Robbins Experience
[41:15] Asking for What You Want
[43:18] Doing the Work for Yourself First
[45:51] Closing Thoughts

Key Takeaways:
• "The story I had around disability was the most disabling part." ~Sarah Foley
• "Acceptance didn't mean that I had to like it. It just meant that I had to use that as my starting point." ~Sarah Foley
• "You are your own best healer." ~Sarah Foley
• "There was so much beauty and optimism and amazingness that came through feeling all the emotions." ~Sarah Foley
• "You can never sit too long in the highs and you can never sit too long in the lows." ~Juliet Hahn
• "If it is not fun, you will not find me there." ~Sarah Foley
• "I want to touch the stage." ~Sarah Foley
• "You never know when that no can be a yes." ~Juliet Hahn
• "I don't want a handout from anyone. I want to get there on my own merit." ~Sarah Foley

Keep In Touch with Sarah Foley:
Website: https://www.verticalblonde.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verticalblonde/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesarahfoley/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfoley-verticalblonde/
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There is so much noise in the health and longevity world. One minute it is peptides, the next it is mouth tape, weighted vests, or a new supplement everyone swears by. In this episode, Juliet Hahn sits down with Dr. Greg Jones to cut through the hype and talk about what actually matters when it comes to optimizing your health.

Dr. Greg Jones shares his journey from serving in the Navy to becoming a naturopathic physician and founder of Enovative Wellness Center. Together, he and Juliet dive into the realities of peptides, hormones, and biohacking, while also making one thing very clear: if your foundation is off, none of the extras matter as much as people think. They talk about why sleep and resistance training are still two of the most powerful longevity tools, how to think about health optimization without getting overwhelmed, and why giving yourself grace is just as important as any protocol.

Dr. Greg Jones is a naturopathic physician, longevity expert, and founder of Enovative Wellness Center. Listen in to learn how to build a stronger foundation for long-term health, energy, and vitality.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer
[02:09] Meet Dr. Greg Jones
[03:06] From the Navy to naturopathic medicine
[07:38] Curiosity, purpose, and career pivots
[10:35] Building Enovative Wellness
[16:09] Confidence, credibility, and patient care
[17:41] Peptides and influencer misinformation
[24:11] Best peptides for healing and longevity
[30:00] Peptides for women vs. men
[31:24] How to find the right practitioner
[35:39] Longevity foundations before biohacks
[38:01] Why hormones matter first
[40:48] GLP-1s and building momentum
[46:38] Data overload in longevity
[49:02] Sleep as a longevity tool
[49:41] Resistance training for longevity
[50:41] Giving yourself grace

Key Takeaways:
• Work hard, don't be afraid to fail, try new things, and take the leap of faith. ~Juliet Hahn

• "I need to be comfortable with it, I need to be confident with it, and I want to be credible with it." ~Dr. Greg Jones

• Something that works for one person is not always going to work for someone else. ~Juliet Hahn

• If a practitioner is not talking about foundation first, that is a red flag. ~Dr. Greg Jones

• "Peptides are not more powerful than hormones." ~Dr. Greg Jones

• "Sleep is a longevity drug. Lifting weights is a longevity drug." ~Dr. Greg Jones

• Give yourself some grace. ~Dr. Greg Jones

Resources Mentioned:

1. Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/
2. Dr. Greg Jones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/
3. Dr. Greg Jones TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drremina
4. Dr. Greg Jones YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD

Keep In Touch with Dr. Greg Jones:
Website: https://enovativewellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Greg.Jones

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorgregjonesnmd

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