Being a Dad Starts Before Doing

The Hidden Cost of Using AI as Your Coach or Therapist

I've been having a lot of conversations lately with people who are consuming more information than ever — AI sessions, books, podcasts — and still feeling unfulfilled. Still searching outside for something they can't quite name. In this episode, I share a personal story about a period when I handed the wheel of my life to an AI app. I was copy-pasting messages from prospective clients and letting it tell me what to say back. Until one response landed like a knife in my chest — and woke me up. I talk about what my coach told me that shifted everything, why knowledge and fulfillment are not the same thing, and what it actually takes to do inner work in an age where everything seems available on demand. The answers aren't out there. They never were.

The Fox And Creating With God

I wanted to get rabbits for my kids. What I didn't expect was two weeks of anxiety about a fox family living next door — and a story that taught me everything about what it means to create with God. In this episode, I share what happened when I went 100% in on protecting our rabbits: the ultrasonic devices, the night vision camera, the motion-triggered water sprinkler. And then the strange series of events that followed — the construction crew that showed up one day before the rabbits arrived, the colleague I'd never spoken to who had the exact answer I needed, and then the moment I was out in the dark marking my territory and looked up to find a fox standing seven meters away, staring directly at me. Time froze. And instead of fear, I felt something else. I blessed the fox for his commitment to his family — and asked him to leave my rabbits in peace. He walked away. And he hasn't come back. I talk about what I mean by creating with God — not manifestation in a passive sense, and not force or control either. It's what happens when you commit so fully that the universe starts meeting you halfway, and you stay open enough to recognize the answers when they arrive. And I end with the question I keep coming back to: what is one area in your life where, if you committed 100%, you would create a miracle?

Why Your Being Is More Important Than Your Doing

I explore the transformative concept of "being is primary"—a teaching from my mentor that completely shifted how I approach life, success, and fulfillment. In this episode, I break down what "being" actually means, why most of us live in constant doing mode, and how I created a being practice that changed everything. What You'll Gain: * Understanding what "being" actually means (the summary of your conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings) * Why doing more doesn't lead to fulfillment—and what does * My practical being practice: morning meditation + "I Am" document * How unconscious thoughts like "I'm not good enough" shape your entire reality * The question that changes everything: "Who do I need to BE to have what I want?" Key Quote: "If you believe 'I'm not good enough' in your being, and you go through the world with that belief, your life will look different. You'll experience life from that perspective. And things will happen that ensure you're not good enough. But that's not true. You can change. That's the power of being work." Listen to this episode if you're exhausted from doing mode, feeling unfulfilled despite achieving goals, or ready to understand how your inner state creates your outer world. Let’s start a conversation. Website: https://matthiashombauer.com [https://matthiashombauer.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashombauer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashombauer/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthias_hombauer/ [https://www.instagram.com/matthias_hombauer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthiasHombauer [https://www.youtube.com/@MatthiasHombauer]

The Year That Changed Everything: My Transformative Journey with JP Morgan

I share the intimate story of my year-long journey working with high-level coach John Patrick Morgan—from the initial resistance, to flying 25 hours to Maui, to investing over $30,000 in coaching that felt way outside my comfort zone. This is a raw, honest account of what happens when you commit so deeply that transformation becomes inevitable. What You'll Gain: * Understanding the difference between being "pushed" vs. "pulled" toward growth * Why commitment (not information) is 90% of transformation * How to recognize and shift limiting beliefs that have been running your life for decades * The real reason expensive coaching works (hint: it's not the advice) * Practical insights on how deep commitment changes your relationship with family, business, and yourself Key Quote: "I thought for 30 years I hated skiing. Then I had one conversation with my coach and realized—that's just a thought. And thoughts can be chosen differently. Now I love skiing with my kids. That's the power of having someone see through your bullshit." Listen to this episode if you've been on the edge of making a big commitment but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Hopefully, my story will help you understand what becomes possible when you finally say yes. Let’s start a conversation. Website: https://matthiashombauer.com [https://matthiashombauer.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashombauer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashombauer/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthias_hombauer/ [https://www.instagram.com/matthias_hombauer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthiasHombauer [https://www.youtube.com/@MatthiasHombauer]

The Leadership Formula My 9-Year-Old Showed Me

In this episode, I share a simple but powerful moment from last week that reminded me what real courage looks like. My 9-year-old daughter did something most adults are too afraid to do—and it changed how I think about fear, leadership, and growth. If you've been standing in front of a door you're afraid to walk through, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Why fear isn't the problem (it's actually the solution) - The leadership formula we've unlearned as adults - What your kids are learning by watching how you show up - One question to ask yourself this week Let’s start a conversation. Website: https://matthiashombauer.com [https://matthiashombauer.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashombauer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashombauer/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthias_hombauer/ [https://www.instagram.com/matthias_hombauer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthiasHombauer [https://www.youtube.com/@MatthiasHombauer]