Stop Hating Yourself: How to REWIRE Your Brain & FIND Self-Worth (Science-Backed) with Matt Berthot

Most of us aren’t even aware how deeply our own voice and self-judgment shape every part of our lives. The negative thoughts we repeat day after day can convince us we’re worthless, keep us locked in cycles of shame, and even convince us that giving up is doing our loved ones a favor. But it’s all a lie—the truth is, you matter far more than you know.

In this radically honest episode, mental health expert and counselor Alison Lager is joined by voice coach and performer Matt Berthot to expose the hidden power of your internal and spoken voice. Drawing from personal loss, neuroscience, faith, and decades of real-world experience, Alison and Matt share deeply practical strategies for trading self-loathing for self-love, overcoming toxic family patterns, and speaking truth into your own life—even when you don’t believe it yet.

You’ll discover:
- Why the words “I am” can either imprison you or set you free—and how to choose new self-definitions
- The continuum of self-love to self-hatred—and how to measure and shift your own position
- The science of how changing your thoughts literally transforms your brain
- Ways to counteract generational shame and abusive self-talk
- Stories of transformation—from crisis to hope—with simple, actionable mental and spiritual resets
- The importance of serving others from your overflow, not emptiness
- Why authenticity, not perfection, is the key to deep connection and fulfillment

This episode is for anyone who’s ever battled self-doubt, struggled to find their true voice, or supported others through dark seasons. If you’ve ever wondered if lasting change is possible, this conversation will show you—there’s more power and purpose inside you than you think.

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Connect with Matt Berthot:
Website: https://voicebymatt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicebymatt/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-berthot-b836a49
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@voicebymatt
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Nz3wo8h0Hxs1WmhfJTGcI

Connect with Alison:

• Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounseling
• Website: LagerCounseling.com
• YouTube: Alison Answers
• Facebook: Alison Lager Lcsw Casac
• Purchase Alison’s book: “The Wake Up Call”
• Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HERE
• Women of Excellence FB group: Join HERE

⚠️ Crisis Resources:
Lager Counseling Services
Call: 516-221-2123
Text: (914) 363-0381
Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)
Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org