From ‘Dazed and Confused‘ to ‘Interstellar,’ Matthew McConaughey has worked on an array of performances. He is an esteemed actor cherished in the film world. However, the actor had his fair share of heartbreaks as well.
He recently addressed some sound advice that helped him navigate breakups. His mother’s wisdom helped him understand things from a different perspective. It also helped the actor adopt a new form of ‘breakup therapy’ later on.
The Motherly Wisdom That Changed Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey has often credited his mother. The Oscar Speech was one of the many instances, but it did not end there. The actor praised his mother for helping him out. She gave him the best formula for dealing with breakups. It was her wisdom that helped him escape that mental loop.
The 56-year-old star appeared on The Diary of a CEO podcast last year. He spoke about his aspirations, loss, and, most importantly, this motherly advice.
“I remember breakups, heartbroken. She’d let us mourn. She was a great ear, a very sensitive ear to pains like that, broken hearts. But only for a day. After a day, she’d crank up the AC/DC man and go like, ‘Now, skit up. You’re worth it. Her loss. Come on. Get out of bed. Quit moping. Lift your head. Come on, buddy. We got this. Her loss”
Now, Mary McConaughey’s parenting style might not be everyone’s cup of tea. But it did shape her son into a responsible adult, as she noted. She also imbibed AC/DC as a perfect breakup therapy into her parenting, and here’s why it worked.
How AC/DC Became the Perfect Breakup Therapy
When life gets tough, the tough get going is a philosophy McConaughey’s mother lives by. She’s also one of the reasons why the actor became a devoted fan of the band.
It was a fine and more grounded way to approach difficult emotions. This is also something one would expect from tough parents. They would tell the actor to “chin up,” but there’s a catch. While Ma Mac told a young Matthew to toughen up, she gave him his grace.
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She gave him the space to process the heartbreak. The AC/DC then became a survival tool for the actor. Like his mother, Kay, McConaughey would also turn to music during his tough days.
When asked by Far Out Magazine about his favorite album, he gave his picks. He listed Highway to Hell as one of his favorite albums from the band. The actor would even play the songs on repeat during his difficult days.
Aside from that, McConaughey is an avid believer in motivational pep talks. He has collaborated with various podcasters and shared life-changing advice over the years.
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