FINDING SAFETY AFTER TRAUMA SUMMIT Matthew Gatschet was one of our speakers at the Finding Safety After Trauma Summit, held October 22–23, 2026. If you missed the live event, you can still access the summit replays and learn from our wonderful speakers. Explore the replay packages: https://hub.htdholisticservices.com/finding-safety-summit --- How do you rebuild your strength and rediscover who you are after life takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Gatschet, founder of Well Crafted Man LLC, an NASM-certified personal trainer, and a wellness and life coach who helps men build strength, confidence, discipline, and meaningful connections. Matt shares his journey of transitioning out of the military, navigating difficult relationships, and finding his way through a time when he felt lost and uncertain about his future. We talk about how physical fitness became a starting point for his personal growth and how therapy, journaling, and self-reflection helped him work through emotional challenges and develop healthier boundaries. Matt also shares his perspective on healthy masculinity, the importance of expressing yourself, and why building meaningful relationships starts with understanding who you are. We explore how his personal experiences inspired him to create Well Crafted Man, a community focused on helping men improve their mental and physical well-being through intentional living. Matt also introduces his Well Crafted Man: 200 Day Guided Journal, designed to help people set daily intentions, reflect on their progress, and develop greater self-awareness. Thank you, Matt, for sharing your journey and reminding us that strength isn't just about physical fitness. It's also about knowing yourself, taking care of your mental health, and making choices that support the life you want to build. Content note: This episode includes discussions of military experiences, suicide, difficult relationships, and mental health. Please listen at your own pace and take breaks as needed. --- CONNECT WITH MATTHEW GATSCHET Website: https://www.thewellcraftedman.com/ Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @thewellcrftdman MATTHEW'S BOOK: Well Crafted Man: 200 Day Guided Journal: https://link.amazon/B0cIjsgkD JOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE TRAUMA-HEALING COMMUNITY https://HealingFromTraumaTogether.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedream https://www.healthrivedream.com/dream-club/ CONNECT WITH KAREN ROBINSON Website: https://HealThriveDream.com/, https://htdholisticservices.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthrivedreamll If this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today.
