{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f3e7b3be-7600-55a2-ab13-90336700cf18/69432de71443762d1fc8ad68?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#230 Matty Acton — Radio Host, Social Media Star, Grandpa in his 30's!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/1766070779739-7eafa882-21f5-4bee-99ad-6fc0b3193935.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Matty Acton is one of Australia’s most recognisable radio voices, a social media star with nearly one million followers, and one of the youngest grandpas you will ever meet.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Good Humans Podcast, I sit down with Matty to unpack his journey from growing up in regional Australia to becoming the co-host of <strong>Brisbane’s highest-rating breakfast radio show, Stav, Abby &amp; Matt on HIT 105</strong>. We talk about the reality of working in mainstream media, building a personal brand online, and how humour and authenticity have played a huge role in his success.</p><p><br></p><p>Matty also opens up about family, fatherhood, and what it has been like stepping into the role of being a grandparent in his 30s. It is a conversation full of laughs, perspective, and some surprisingly grounding lessons about staying present and not taking life too seriously.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a great reminder that success does not have to come at the cost of connection, and that sometimes the most important roles we play happen off air.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we cover:</h3><ul><li>Growing up and finding confidence early in life</li><li>Matty’s journey into radio and building a long-term career in media</li><li>Life behind the scenes of breakfast radio on HIT 105 Brisbane</li><li>Creating content online and staying authentic on social media</li><li>Becoming a dad and a grandparent in his 30s</li><li>Balancing work, family, and mental wellbeing</li><li>What Matty would spend 14 minutes a day on for his mental health</li><li>The importance of gratitude, humour, and perspective</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to share it with someone who loves a laugh but also appreciates real conversations about life and family.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Matty</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mattyacton/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p>Send me a DM on Instagram saying <strong>\"I wanna join the club\"</strong> to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>1% Good Club</em> Book!!</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Good Human Factory</a></p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.to/46ve1i2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon</a></p><p><a href=\"https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Booktopia</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cooper's Socials</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6361d2544a7b800011353297/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/episodes/689af1db2dbca7f669c56597#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Good Human Factory Links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Merch – Use code PODCAST for 25% OFF</a></p><p><a href=\"https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Workshop Enquiry</a></p><p>THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020</p>","author_name":"The Good Human Factory"}