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Matt Iseman: Reveals His Journey from Doctor to Comedian to Ninja Warrior Host

21 Aug 2025

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Matt Iseman is an Emmy-winning comedian, TV host, and medical doctor best known as the beloved host of American Ninja Warrior. A cancer survivor and rheumatoid arthritis warrior, Matt uses both his medical background and comedic chops to inspire resilience and hope in others. He’s a passionate advocate for the Arthritis Foundation, raising awareness and funds as a public voice for those impacted by chronic illness. Matt’s dynamic career spans stand-up comedy, television, and philanthropy, making him a true champion for transformation and relentless growth. Takeaways: Community is Healing: Matt credits finding connection with others experiencing rheumatoid arthritis as a crucial turning point, emphasizing the power of shared experience and support when living with chronic illness. Laughter Matters: Comedy provided Matt not just with a career, but with a coping mechanism that helped him manage both the physical and emotional pain of RA, proving that laughter truly is healing. Leading with Humility: Through his journey on Celebrity Apprentice and his friendship with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Matt learned that true leadership comes from building others up, not boosting your own ego. Sound Bites: “Even if it’s a bad answer, even if it’s cancer, even if it’s a chronic disease… at least you know what you’re up against.” “When you’re laughing, you’re not thinking about the pain, you’re not thinking about the sadness.” “When you didn’t make it about your ego… when I sought for collaboration, I found that was how I managed a lot of the egos.” Connect & Discover Matt: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattiseman/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattiseman/ Website: https://mattiseman.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattisemanlive 🔥 Ready to Unleash Your Inner Game-Changer? 🔥 Mick Hunt’s brand-new book, How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership, is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers. 👉 Grab your copy now and level up your life → Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million FOLLOW MICK ON: Spotify: MickUnplugged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MickUnpluggedPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/ Website: https://mickhuntofficial.com/ Apple: MickUnplugged

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Matt Iseman: Reveals His Journey from Doctor to Comedian to Ninja Warrior Host

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