Thanks for this convo Matt and thanks for listening everyone

As a person with chronic anxiety life became easier when the world slowed down. I think its okay to be grateful for that sudden change of pace, while also being sad for the cause of it.

I'm 25 and still live in my hometown. I want to travel but I'm terrified. I want to move out of my parents' house but I'm terrified. I've had so many times where, without my family, I would be homeless. If I leave, only I can save me. I hate myself to have wasted so much time..

There's a lot to take away from this, but one thing that stood out to me is they're both fantastic listeners. That level of true support is so enviable.

One of the biggest mistakes that I made in my 20’s was to think that ‘tomorrow will be better’. The reality is that there is no guarantee that it will be. Now I deal with my uncomfortable crap as quickly as possible and get it behind me so that the odds are much better that I will be having good days ahead.

I don't think these two men have any idea how much they impact others lives. This is a true friendship. Things do change but you have to be willing to adapt. Love Yes Theory. This coming from a senior citizen fan

I guess I was confused. I thought Matt had stepped back to write his book and to be more behind the scenes instead. But I had not understood that he was totally leaving Yes Theory. Or that he and Thomas had not spoken for some time. Thomas and the Yes Theory team should know that you have created the very best content and channel on YouTube -- and you have created an incredible movement. Your impact for people around the globe has been so incredibly impactful and will last a lifetime. So sorry to hear that Thomas has had so much pain and stress. This is a lot of work on all of your shoulders. But you and your team represent greatness! Your content uplifts people like no other content channel can. Thank you Thomas and Ammar and Matt. I know you will miss Matt -- but you and Ammar have been blessed by some new members of your team to continue your inspiring work.

I understand what Matt feels. It's hard not to have a purpose. Like having too much freedom and space is just a perfect recipe for anxiety.

Matt, me being an introvert, I get it. I was so happy that COVID happened because things stopped, really STOPPED!!! The break I needed had FINALLY arrived. This is not to take anything away from those who lost their lives or those that are extroverts and need to be around people constantly but it was my saving grace.

In the conversation between Matt and Thomas, they reflect on a period when their friendship was strained and they weren't as close. The reasons for this period of distance can be summarized as follows:

Been waiting for this since the day Matt announced about his going away party podcast ️

So much respect for Thomas bringing this level of compassion and empathy to the friendship

This is the type of conversations that strikes a chord at a soul level. Genuine human connection. I'm glad there are role models like you out there who are willing to speak so openly about mental health and learning to process emotions and events. Thank you for this great conversation and for opening up so authentically about what you both lived through.