About

Founder Matty Cardarople / Photo by Jenna Jimenez

Welcome to Ctrl Alt Delete Stress, your go-to space for rebooting your mental health and finding balance in a chaotic world. My name is Matty Cardarople, and I started this blog to share practical tips, personal insights, and empowering interviews with mental health professionals, advocates, and everyday people who’ve found unique ways to cope with stress. Life can feel like a never-ending stream of pop-ups, glitches, and crashes, but here, we believe that just like a computer, you can hit “Ctrl Alt Delete” to close out what’s overwhelming you and restart with a clearer mind. From mindfulness hacks to creative outlets, we explore diverse tools to help you thrive—not just survive. Together, let’s CTRL ATL DELETE STRESS, one post at a time..

MEET THE TEAM:

Editor: Chris Dotson.

Chris Dotson is the author of two novels and numerous screenplays. He and his wife host a long-running astrology podcast called “Something About Astrology.” Originally from Minnesota, he’s lived in Los Angeles since 2001. He spends his free time drinking coffee, creating silly content for the internet (especially videos that feature his David Lynch impression), reading, hanging out with his wife and cat, and making to-do lists. Dotson also has an extensive acting resume and has appeared in two dozen TV shows.