TALYA MATZ
who i am
I believe in the power of honoring yourself as a means to heal the world.
I have always known I was meant to use my voice to help people somehow, I just didn't know what to do, where to start, or what that would even look like. I even spent years gaslighting myself out of this inner knowing. Finally, I got to the point where I was sick of feeling drained all the time and I wanted to stop shrinking. I was letting everyone else dictate what I did and how I felt. I was ready to be done with that.
I was letting everyone else dictate what I did and how I felt. My life changed when I decided to see myself fully.
Once I chose to take my power back in every area, my life changed for the better. I ended a relationship that was draining me, I freed up space in my life to invest my time and energy in what fulfills me.
I started with myself. I knew that if I wanted to become a leader, I needed to lead myself first. I changed my relationship to self-discipline. I used my physical practice as a way to practice pushing myself beyond what my mind thinks I am capable of.
And now I spend my days helping you see yourself clearly, inspiring you to see your limitless potential.
I'm Talya, award winning writer, podcaster and lover of life
No. 01
my purpose
I am here to teach you to connect with yourself and your guidance, so that you can become your best teacher, mentor, and coach. I teach through example, so I am constantly walking my talk. I believe that "doing the work" does not have to be grueling, it can be fun and with the right attitude it is enjoyable.
No. 02
My
Style
As a teacher, I am also your friend, cheerleader, stategist, coach, #1 fan, midwife of your vision, and your partner who walks alongside you as you get to know yourself on the deepest level. I hold the vision while you do the work and then we celebrate together. You will learn the quickest way: through experience.
No. 03
My
METHOD
My process is a conglomeration of several approaches I have studied and experienced over the years. It has worked for many and it will work for you too... if you work it. I always meet you where you are at and gently, but powerfully, guide you to where you cannot yet see yourself.
more of my story
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY by my two parents who are still together today. I was lucky to be given a twin sister and a little sister. Laughing my head off with my sisters and friends, gymnastics, singing competitions, Miley Cyrus, and Disney Channel make up a lot of my childhood memories.
I studied photography for 9 years. I loved being in the darkroom for hours at a time or walking around the city with my camera and my photographer eyes on. I took many self portraits throughout my teenage years and developed my feminist artistic vision. Photographing myself was a way to feel like I had control over my body when the male gaze made me feel out of control.
I earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Rochester where my interests in psychology, identity, social movements, and art led me to double major in gender, sexuality, and women's studies and art history. It was at the U of R where I encountered somatics and dance movement therapy for the first time.
Photographing myself made me feel like I had control over my body at a time when I felt out of control.
I followed my curiosity again and completed a master's degree in somatic psychology from Naropa University. During the three year program, it became clear to me that I was not meant to be a therapist, nor did I want to be.
After months of miserable back and forth, I finally made the bold choice to go against the grain and go after what was most true for me.
So, I did what any young creative would do: started a podcast. I began posting on social media and writing a weekly newsletter. I developed my program that distilled everything I learned in 8 years into 12 weeks. And in three months while in grad school, I wrote my first book, set to be published in 2027.
Strong, powerful women have always been a beacon for me.
I admired the women in my life who were so rooted in their knowing of who they are.
Jealousy always reveals what you truly want, but are not allowing yourself to go after.
I finally gave myself permission to be the bold, powerful woman I saw in others.
I moved to LA the day after graduation before making the connections or having the plan, and asked God to guide my way. I sought guidance from my dreams. I took daring chances and reaped the rewards of courage. I put in the consistent reps to develop my identity through mastering my habits, my mindset, my cycles.
Until one day I looked in the mirror and saw that I had become what I once thought was unattainable for me. I looked around and saw that I had created a life by design.
Now, through my podcast Glowing with Talya, my newsletter, and coaching, I teach you to do exactly the same for yourself.