About My Substack
Welcome! My name is Matthew Albracht, and I’ve been working in the field of social change for decades now. I explore how we heal—from the inside out and the bottom up—personally, politically, and culturally—with a particular focus on the intersections between them all.
My writing weaves together politics, psychology, and personal growth, grounded in systems thinking and trauma-awareness.
This Substack will be a mix of:
My reflections on the state of our politics and culture
Thoughts on trauma, systems thinking, and social change
Explorations of personal growth and inner transformation
Occasionally, connections to health and nutrition, since the body is part of the system too
And pieces I’m developing as part of a book project
I want this to be a space of dialogue and shared exploration—not just me talking.
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About Matthew
I’m a social change advocate, communicator, educator, and organizer working for progressive causes. I’m the Board Chair of The Peace Alliance, a U.S.-based nonprofit that advocates for domestic and international peacebuilding priorities.
I studied psychology as an undergrad and earned a master’s in Humanities and Leadership, with a focus on culture, ecology, and sustainable community.
My writings have appeared on CNN, Newsweek, HuffPost, Salon, Medium and other outlets. I’m also the author of Living Out Loud: Young Adults, Finding Our Purpose, Shaping a Better World.
I have a fun side passion for health and wellness, and wrote Nourish Your Self Whole: A Guide to Core Dietary Pillars, with Achievable Steps for Vibrant Health.
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