This week on Tom’s Life Lab, Tom is joined by actor, storyteller, and creative powerhouse Matt Drago, whose passion for performance, persistence, and purpose shines through in every word.

From humble beginnings in rural Virginia to New York stages and LA film sets, Matt shares his inspiring journey into the world of acting, including the hustle of auditions, the joy of performance, and the life-changing mentors who helped shape his path. We also hear about his latest film Somewhere in Montana, the power of collaboration, and why art—and human connection—matters now more than ever.

Listen now and get inspired!

You can find out more about Matt and connect with him here:

https://mattdrago.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mattdrago

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3196549/

https://www.facebook.com/mattdragofans

Chris Marr is the Authoritative Coach and the author of Become an Authoritative Coach: Stop people pleasing, challenge your clients, and be indispensable.

In this candid interview, he shares with me how he was inspired to become a coach and what being the Authoritative Coach really means. We talk about challenging ourselves and those around us and how we can be truly effective in supporting others.

We also go into people-pleasing. What it is, how it shows up, and why it's so dangerous. And because the Life Lab is about exploring life's possibilities, Chris shares some great tips on how to fight against people pleasing tendencies and be more successful in life and work.

We're thrilled to have Chris on the Life Lab as our first guest. You can find out more about Chris on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theauthoritativecoach/ or on his website https://theauthoritativecoach.com/. Buy his book here.

Tom's Life Lab: Episode Show Notes

In this episode, Tom explores how to let go of things we can't control and embrace the discomfort of uncertainty. Life doesn’t always go as planned, but learning to focus on what you can control brings peace and clarity.

• Why letting go isn’t about giving up

• How to stop fighting against the uncontrollable

• Real-life examples of letting go with emotions, relationships, and the future

• Tom’s personal struggles with rumination and how he stays present

• The "control audit" exercise to shift focus and reduce stress

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