From Homeless to Whole Health Wealth: Matt Paradise on Rewriting Your Money Story

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, we’re joined by Matt Paradise—bestselling author, financial wellness expert, and cancer survivor—who went from teenage homelessness to becoming a self-made millionaire. Matt unpacks why budgeting alone isn’t the answer, how trauma shapes our money mindset, and why “whole health wealth” is about more than just numbers. You’ll learn how financial stress affects your mental and physical well-being, why hope is the foundation of wealth, and how employers can (and should) support financial wellness at work.

About the Guest:

Matt Paradise is the award-winning author of Financially Capable and a renowned speaker on financial wellness and resilience. From overcoming addiction and homelessness to surviving cancer, Matt now helps individuals and organizations shift from financial stress to clarity, confidence, and performance. With over two decades in credit counseling and financial education, his holistic approach focuses on emotional healing, mindset shifts, and practical strategies for long-term change.

Key Takeaways:

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  Self-worth and financial wellness are deeply connected.

  
  


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  Budgeting should be values-driven—not just restrictive.

  
  


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  Lack of hope is a major emotional block to wealth creation.

  
  


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  Financial stress impacts mental health, productivity, and even lifespan.

  
  


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  Companies that support financial well-being see better retention and performance.

  
  

Connect with Matt Paradise:

Visit https://www.mattparadise.com

Buy his book Financially Capable on Amazon

Follow Matt on LinkedIn: Matt Paradise

Listen to his talks and more resources on his website

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