Welcome to Becoming with Crystal Matong. A podcast that aims to condition your thinking and restructure your perspective. Crystal is a thought leader who does not conform to the status quo. She hopes to challenge your opinions, beliefs and help you formulate your own idea of what life is.

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Hey everyone, on this episode Crystal talks lightly and candidly on the transition to adulthood. She talks about how we ought to go about our new found autonomy, navigating relationships and a whole lot more. The goal for this episode was to have a light conversation and we did just that. Enjoy. Instagramwww.instagram.com/becoming_podcastwww.instagram.com/crystal_matong

S2.E4 GROWING PAINS: Transitioning to Adulthood

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Crystal is back again with another episode. Today she talks about the pressure we put on ourselves to chase ideals of success. She elaborates more on instant gratification, comparison and social media. Enjoy

S2.E3 THE PRESSURE TO SUCCEED

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Crystal is back with yet another insightful episode. Today she talks about goals and how intense they are. She dives into the reality of pursuing your goals, why we are more inclined to leave our goals unfinished and what goals really entail. Grab something to drink and enjoy today&#39;s episode.SOCIAL MEDIAIG: www.instagram.com/becoming_podcast

S2.E2 The Anatomy of Goals

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Welcome to the first episode of season 2. We are so stoked for today&#39;s episode as Crystal shares with us her thoughts on today&#39;s culture of lack of thought. She talks about the different influences that influence our mindsets; how social media takes away our individuality and how we ought to learn to formulate our own opinions outside of religion, social media and society as a whole. We hope you enjoy today&#39;s episode. SOCIAL MEDIAIG: www.instagram.com/becoming_podcast

S2.E1 CULTIVATING INDEPENDENT THINKING

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SZN 2

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Crystal is back with the last instalment of Becoming. On today&#39;s episode wraps up 2021 with 8 of the most important lessons the year 2021 has taught us. Tune in to grab a few golden nuggets to help you enter 2022 with easeWe hope that you enjoy this week&#39;s episode, to listen to our previous episodes head over to Spotify or Google Podcasts Links:Google Podcasts: shorturl.at/elyzXPublic Page: <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt</a>------------Social Media:Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong</a>Podcast: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast</a>------------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick <a href="https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick" rel="nofollow">https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick</a>Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: <a href="https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV</a>Music promoted by Audio Library <a href="https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU</a>

S1.EP8 SEASON FINALE: 08 Lessons of 2021

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On today&#39;s episode Crystal talks about the importance of structure and routine. She discusses in depth about why we ought to implement structure in our lives and what it would mean for our overall growth. She mentions countless times that she is not trying to sell you a dream, and that we should always bare in mind that for what we want to work we need to apply ourselves and put in the work.She also talks about implementing a structured morning and night regimen but together with that she acknowledges that it is going to be hard but in the end what matters is that we get back up and try again -because we were not born to be mediocre.We hope that you enjoy this week&#39;s episode, to listen to our previous episodes head over to Spotify or Google Podcasts Links:Google Podcasts: shorturl.at/elyzXPublic Page: <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt</a>------------Social Media:Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong</a>Podcast: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast</a>------------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick <a href="https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick" rel="nofollow">https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick</a>Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: <a href="https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV</a>Music promoted by Audio Library <a href="https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU</a>

S1.E7 Own your Day: Structure & Routine

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On today&#39;s episode, Crystal talks about what it means to grow into yourself and become one with yourself. She touches on how to be in sync with yourself and accept every inch of you. She also shares personal experiences and how to establish inner confidence.We hope that you enjoy this week&#39;s episode, to listen to our previous episodes head over to Spotify or Google PodcastsLinks:Google Podcasts: shorturl.at/elyzXPublic Page: <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt</a>------------Social Media:Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong</a>Podcast: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast</a>------------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick <a href="https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick" rel="nofollow">https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick</a>Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: <a href="https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV</a>Music promoted by Audio Library <a href="https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU</a>

S1.E6 Growing into Yourself

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Crystal is back with another instalment of Becoming. On today&#39;s episode she talks about the importance of setting boundaries in our lives, how they impact our mental health and relationships. She thoroughly breaks down what boundaries are and how they are formed.She then dives deeper to share the different types of boundaries that exist, how to set boundaries, how to know when a boundary has been crossed and what to do when someone constantly violates your boundaries.We hope that you enjoy this week&#39;s episode, to listen to our previous episodes head over to Spotify or Google PodcastsLinks:Google Podcasts: shorturl.at/elyzXPublic Page: <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt</a>------------Social Media:Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matong</a>Podcast: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast</a>------------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick <a href="https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick" rel="nofollow">https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick</a>Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: <a href="https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV</a>Music promoted by Audio Library <a href="https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU</a>

S1.E5 The Importance of Boundaries

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In this week&#39;s episode Crystal talks about the importance of perspective taking and how we ought to be flexible with our convictions. She shares with us 10 interesting things that we should be thinking about right now to help us attain new views and open a window to a greater understanding of the world and those around us. She briefly talks about goals, health, hard work and perspective to mention a few.We hope that you enjoy this week&#39;s episode, to listen to our previous episodes head over to Spotify or Google Podcasts--------------Links:YouTube: https://youtu.be/4y2tCL_zALIPublic Page: https://redcircle.com/shows/becoming-with-crystal-matt------------Social Media:Host: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matongPodcast: www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast------------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3gyf5aVMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU

S1.E4 TEN THINGS WORTH THINKING ABOUT

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In today&#39;s episode Crystal Matong has an in-depth discussion about what emotional intelligence is and how important it is, given the fact that our day to day lives are comprised mostly of emotions. She talks about the aspects of emotional intelligence, signs of low emotional intelligence and most importantly, how to be emotionally intelligent. She also gives pointers on how to maintain relationships and how to express yourself appropriately and efficiently.------------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3gyf5aVMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU--------------------------------------Quote of the week: Listen to your emotions, they are a way of communicating with yourself.--Social MediaHost: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_matongPodcast: www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast--Thank you so much for tuning in, should you have any suggestions, questions or feedback, feel free to DM the podcast&#39;s Instagram. Stay safe.

S1.E3 Are you Emotionally Intelligent?

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On today&#39;s episode Crystal talks about the very essence of what it means to love yourself. She addresses the misconceptions that surround the topic of self-love and she also shares a few ways that we can practice self-love in our day to day. Not only that, but she also talks about mental health, the realities of living with anxiety and how we are to love ourselves even when we do not feel deserving of love.-----------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3gyf5aVMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU--------------------------------------Quote of the week: Be kind to yourself!Social Media:Host - www.instagram.com/crystal_matongPodcast - www.instagram.com/thebecoming_podcast -------------------------------------------Thank you for tuning in, should you have any suggestions, questions or feedback, feel free to DM the podcast&#39;s Instagram. Stay safe ;)

S1.E2 What It Truly Means To Love Yourself: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Mental Health...

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In this debut episode Crystal talks about the importance of getting started, taking the leap and counting to three and just jumping. She briefly highlights a bit on perfectionism, goal setting and the power found in discipline and consistency.------------------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3gyf5aVMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU--------------------------------------Quote of the week: You&#39;ll never get anywhere unless you START!Social Media:Host - @crystal_matongPodcast - @thebecoming_podcast-------------------------------------------Thank you for tuning in, should you have any suggestions, questions or feedback, feel free to DM the podcast&#39;s Instagram. Stay safe

S1.E1 JUST START: Allow Yourself to Be a Beginner

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Welcome to Becoming with Crystal Matt.---------------------------Lolo Popo by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3gyf5aV Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AF-BkyA6WEU --------------------------------------

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