Join host Anthony Mistretta for an energizing conversation with Maddy Garrett — an entrepreneur, UGC creator and coach, and adventurer who's built a life around intentionality, curiosity, and refusing to accept "normal." From growing up in conservative Orange County as a straight-A student to deconstructing her religious upbringing and quitting her nine-to-five without a backup plan, Maddy shares her journey of discovering who she truly is beneath all the rules and expectations. This honest episode explores the power of changing your external reality, why meeting new people is the antidote to feeling stuck, and how money wounds from religious and capitalist conditioning keep us playing small. Maddy opens up about her tumultuous relationship with passive income, the danger of overthinking instead of living, and why curiosity without fear is the key to unlocking your intuition. Whether discussing part-time van life, working from Mexican resorts, or why competition is a patriarchal lie we don't need anymore, this conversation celebrates living authentically, traveling slowly, and building businesses that prioritize connection over productivity.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Intro

03:22 From Rule-Follower to Rule-Breaker

08:24 No Plan B: The All-or-Nothing Philosophy

17:36 Travel as a Tool for Growth

26:29 Challenging "Productivity" Norms

37:47 Changing your External Reality

44:04 Unlearning Money Stories

53:25 Curiosity, Intuition, and Living Authentically

01:05:14 Embracing Life's Struggles

01:12:08 Intentionality in Life and Business

Resources and Links

Work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddyoutdoors.coach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoa_maddy_actually_/

Website: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

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