In this solo episode, Mitch Matthews shares an honest, behind-the-scenes story that started with a season of struggle, turned into a desperate idea… and accidentally launched a movement that's now inspired thousands of people to get clear on their big dreams and goals and move forward with courage and clarity.

You'll hear about the surprising origin of the very first Big Dream Gathering - an experiment that started in their living room and eventually led to events hosted around the country. These events have helped people to get clear and get connected and get big dreams done.

But this episode isn't just about the past - it's about how to move forward.

In it… Mitch breaks down what he calls the "Category Compass" - a science-backed tool that helps you cut through the pressure, bypass fear, and start dreaming again (or maybe for the first time)… even if you feel stuck, tired, or unclear on what's next.

Whether you've got big goals or you're just trying to figure out your next chapter… this one's for you.

Listen now - and then share it with a friend you want to dream with. Because we're not meant to do this alone.

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00:00 – Welcome back! Mitch shares updates from his TEDx Talk and Encourager Con.
01:30 – Confession: Mitch's love-hate relationship with the word "dream."
02:30 – Audience reactions and rediscovering dreams at any age.
03:45 – Behind the scenes: how the Big Dream Gathering began.
07:00 – When everything fell apart — the "season of hard."
09:00 – The idea to invite friends over and share dreams.
11:00 – 29 of 31 friends show up — a night that changed everything.
13:00 – Dreams big and small fill the walls — magic unfolds.
15:00 – Two strangers reconnect and sell their idea to Nike.
17:00 – "You're off by a zero" — encouragement multiplies impact.
19:00 – Lesson: big dreams aren't meant to be done alone.
21:00 – The Big Dream Gathering becomes a national movement.
22:00 – The pressure of the word "dream" and why people freeze.
23:00 – The Ambiguity Effect — why broad questions shut us down.
25:00 – Introducing the Category Compass to gain clarity.
27:00 – How the compass guides small steps toward big goals.
28:00 – Start simple: travel dreams as an easy first category.
30:00 – Relationship dreams and a true story of love from Oregon.
33:00 – Using the compass for career clarity and new direction.
35:00 – Write dreams down — it doubles your chance of success.
37:00 – Share your list with a friend and take action together.
38:00 – Closing encouragement: you're not meant to dream alone.

What if you could actually feel good about money? Not just make more of it - but feel less stress, more clarity, and a sense of freedom around your finances?

That's exactly what we're talking about this week with our guest, John Kennedy.

He's a Certified Financial Planner, yes… but his superpower is helping people unpack the emotional side of money, build simple systems that work, and finally take control of their financial life - without shame or overwhelm.

John is a partner and senior wealth advisor, and the co-host of the Above Board Podcast, which ranks in the top 2% of business shows globally. He's also a husband, dad, 5K runner (with his dog, Chipper!), and a dedicated Braves fan who believes financial health starts with mindset.

In this candid convo, we talk about real-world money hangups - even for successful people - and how to shift from scarcity to freedom. Whether you're building a business, launching a new season of life, or just tired of feeling stressed about your finances, this episode offers fresh perspective, relatable insights, and practical tools to help you rewrite your money story.

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In this powerful episode, Mitch reconnects with Vanessa McNeal - a dynamic speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and certified elite coach who's changing the way leaders think about difficult people, burnout, and team culture.

Vanessa's mission? To help high achievers ditch burnout, quiet the noise of overwhelm, and lead from a place of inner alignment. She's not about surface-level fluff - her strategies are rooted in science, her story is authentic, and her presence is transformative.

In this conversation, Mitch and Vanessa dive deep into the neuroscience behind stress, conflict, and leadership - and she reveals how understanding your nervous system states can unlock empathy, better communication, and lasting transformation for yourself, your team, and your relationships.

Whether you're leading a team, navigating a tricky workplace, or just trying to show up as your best self - you'll walk away with tools that are practical, powerful, and grounded in both science and soul.

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What does it take to fully step into the life you were meant to live? What happens when you lose a big part of your identity… and have to rebuild from the ground up? That's what we're talking about in this raw and real episode with Nick Koumalatsos.

Nick is a former Marine Raider, turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, coach, and author. He's also the co-founder and CEO of Johnny Slicks, a fast-growing premium grooming brand.

He's also the author of Excommunicated Warrior: 7 Stages of Transition - a powerful book that explores how to navigate major life shifts without losing yourself in the process. With over 810K followers and 54 million+ views on YouTube, Nick's message has reached people around the globe… and it's not hard to see why.

He's built a reputation for being bold, unfiltered, and deeply intentional - and in this episode, we go there.

Whether you're facing a big change… wrestling with self-doubt… or ready to stop playing small, Nick's story will encourage you to embrace the chaos, stop hiding, and courageously become unapologetically YOU.

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What if the thing standing between you and your growth… is you? In this episode of Dream Think Do, Mitch sits down with Steve Mellor - who went from being one of the top 50 swimmers in the world to coaching Olympic athletes, and now, speaking to audiences across the country.

Steve flips the script on how we think about progress. From early‑morning swim practices in England to empowering leaders at the highest levels, he dives deep into the tension between dreaming big and doing the work. Expect powerful stories, fresh strategies, and a compass for navigating the inner resistance that keeps people stuck.

Mitch and Steve unpack specific tools to help you identify - and overcome - your biggest obstacles. (Spoiler alert: It may not be what you think… but the solution is more doable than you'd expect.) This is a powerful, inspiring conversation that will leave you with practical steps you can apply immediately.

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What do you do when the plan… completely unravels?

In this powerful and faith-filled deep dive, Mitch Matthews shares a message that will help… especially in those times when your plan seems to fall apart. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're the only one without a clear path… this episode is for you.

Mitch unpacks one of his all-time favorite stories from the Bible - buried deep in the Old Testament - to explore what happens when things don't go the way we expected. And more importantly, what we can do next.

You'll hear real talk about plans falling through, giants (both real and imagined), and how to choose faith over fear… so you can move into YOUR next chapter boldly!

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What if one small moment - something most people would walk past - could change your life and the lives of thousands? That's exactly what happened when Luke Mickelson saw a child sleeping on a "nest" of clothes on the floor.

What followed was messy, imperfect, but undeniably powerful.

In this episode, you'll see how compassion + action + leadership can birth a movement.

Whether you're a leader, someone craving purpose, or just someone who believes big starts small - Luke's story will inspire you to notice what others don't, act even when you're unsure, and lead with your heart.

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In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch sits down with Jheri South - a certified master coach, ADHD specialist, and mom of seven neurodivergent kids.

Jheri opens up about her own adult ADHD diagnosis and how it completely changed the game for her - personally and professionally. She shares how ADHD can be a superpower when we learn to understand it and work with it, not against it.

Whether you're walking through ADHD yourself… helping a kiddo… leading a team… or you just want more insight into how neurodivergence impacts dreaming, thinking, and doing - this is an episode you're going to love!

Get ready for real talk, laughter, science-backed insights, and practical strategies to help you show up better for yourself and the people you care about most.

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