Matt Gutman

Author and ABC News Chief National Correspondent

About

Despite grappling with debilitating panic attacks for over twenty years, ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman built a distinguished career reporting from war zones and natural disasters. After a live on-air episode led to a suspension and a deep personal reckoning, he decided to seek out help and understand the science behind his anxiety.

Gutman takes audiences through his exploration of various treatments, from traditional therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques to unconventional methods like ayahuasca and psilocybin. With candor and insight, Gutman offers a powerful message of hope to those who struggle with their mental health. While there may not be...

Speech Titles

You Can Survive - Here's How

No Time to Panic

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Boys in the Cave - Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand

Climate Change in Action

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Matt Gutman at Newark Academy

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