Writing Podcast Episode 697: Matt Cooke and his inspirational new book, 'Beyond Wanting'

Are YOU ready to unlock your potential in 2026? Join us for a special ‘manifestation’ episode of the podcast, as Valerie is joined by Matt Cooke, author of Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation. Matt shares his personal story into manifestation – from skeptic to believer AND how he manifested his book deal – and some key ideas you can use immediately in taking actionable steps towards achieving goals. It’s a positive blend of inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to make meaningful changes in the year ahead! 00:00 Welcome 03:25 Practical steps and skepticism 04:34 Valerie's personal connection to goal setting 07:53 Writer in residence: Matt Cooke 09:06 Understanding ‘Beyond Wanting’ and manifestation 13:35 Common manifestation mistakes 17:10 Matt’s own journey 17:50 Getting the book deal of his dreams – literally 26:01 How Matt got into manifestation 33:40 The power of gratitude for future events 34:20 The science of reality 39:23 Signs and synchronicities to look for 43:20 The numerical significance of 2026 48:18 Manifestation stories and lessons 57:07 Practical steps for the year ahead 1:03:01 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.