In this conversation, Dustin Matthews shares his transformative journey from a troubled athlete to a dedicated practitioner of Transcendental Meditation (TM). He discusses the profound impact meditation has had on his life, particularly in overcoming addiction and fostering personal growth. The dialogue explores the nuances of TM, the importance of having a teacher, and the role of ego in meditation. Dustin also delves into the connection between meditation and emotional healing, the challenges of integrating mindfulness into daily life, and the significance of addressing generational trauma. The conversation concludes with insights into Dustin's future projects and the ongoing journey of self-discovery through meditation.   Dustin Matthews attended Plymouth State University and got a bachelor's degree in physical education, a master's degree in education and played and coached football during his time there. Dustin also has a master's degree in Maharishi's Vedic Science from Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa where Dustin now resides as a professor. In his free time Dustin enjoys meditating, working out, writing songs, books and screenplays and has an interest in acting.   Dustin’s website: https://www.dustinmatthewsmedia.com   Dustin’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dustinmatthewslife     Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast Intro/Outro Music by Sam V. Perry: http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing