Be Kind. Be Positive. Be Yourself.

What Are Your Words?

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello my friends 👋🏻 It feels good to release a new episode to you. And, even though I said episode 166 and meant 167 (I was a little rusty 😀)...

Protect Your Energy

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Protecting your energy can look differently for each of us. It’s so crucial to our regulation and self love. I hope you enjoy episode 166 :)

Your Story Matters

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This idea was sparked by a lesson I taught my 5th grade class recently. There’s something in it we can all take from. I hope you enjoy :) Wit...

My Manila Folder

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our own versions of a manila folder. Those things (sometimes actual items) that we get away from because life is crazy. The manila folder ...

You Are Not A Burden

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching out for help is something that makes you incredibly strong. It does not, and never will, make you a burden. This thought was brought to light...

Showing Love to the Present

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When I get stressed I tend to wish my present away. I look ahead. Ahead to the “next thing”. Then, when I try to look back on my past memories the...

Everyone Is Carrying Something, Be Kind

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have things we "carry" around with us. In our minds and hearts. Sometimes in life, we carry multiple things. We meet people and often have no i...

Having Grace and Setting Boundaries

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The two ideas in this episode are both things I want to continue to get better at. Let's talk about each one and what they can mean to us. As always, ...

Not Being Grateful for Pain and Suffering

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently listened to an episode of the On Purpose podcast hosted by Jay Shetty. Jay was talking with Trevor Noah and they discussed the idea of not ...

Why Active Listening Matters

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 159 is about active listening. We hear all the time that listening to others is important. Why? What’s the difference between listening and ...

Applying Pressure On Yourself

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Making decisions in your life is already hard enough. When you add pressure and guilt into the mix then it can feel completely overwhelming. For episo...

Being Intentional About Pausing

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently discovered that there is still so much power when I pause and take time to reflect. Of course, a new year is seen as a great time to do thi...

The Power of Being Vulnerable

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like a lot of my life recently has been led by being vulnerable. It got me thinking. How has being vulnerable positively impacted my life, re...

Growing Sideways (Thank you, Noah Kahan)

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 155 happened because I felt recharged. My cup felt like it was refilled. Do you know what I mean? It felt so good to sit down and record anoth...

Your 80th Birthday

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It can be a crazy thing to try to think about -- your 80th birthday. Why would we even think about that? Take a listen to episode 154 and see what you...

Talking Self-Compassion with Magnus

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The internet can be a really beautiful tool sometimes. I was scrolling through TikTok one day and I saw someone named Magnus who made really positive ...

Your Timeline

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do we even have timelines in our lives? Throughout episode 152 I think I came to a conclusion on this question. Let's talk about it. with love, Matt...

June Is A Beautiful Month

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 151, I wanted to talk about some things happening in June. They are important and special to me, and I think you can find value in them too...

Show Up For Yourself

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we change who we are we lose that authenticity that is awesome about each of us. In episode 150 let's talk about how we can continue to show up f...

Taking Rejection in Stride

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rejection hurts. It just does. The doubt may start to linger each day when we get rejected in our life. Let's talk about taking that rejection in stri...

Celebrating Ourselves

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating yourself can feel uncomfortable sometimes. That's how I feel at least. What happens when we decide to celebrate ourselves more often? Let'...

Remembering to Pause

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In life, it can be easy to think about what already happened (our past) and what is yet to happen (our future). Somewhere in between lies the opportun...

In Between the Good and the Bad

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard of life’s chapters? Most likely. What about the times we’re transitioning in life? Sometimes it can be very challenging. Let’s talk a...

Letting Go Many Times

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it may feel like nothing happens after we let go once. Some things in life may require us to let go more than once. Maybe even over and over...

Life Is All About the Questions

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like all you have is questions in your life? Sometimes it can feel like you can't figure anything out. That's what I've been feelin...

Getting It Wrong

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we get it "wrong". We can't always be perfect and that's okay. Episode 143 is meant to serve as a gentle reminder to let yourself grow when ...

Noting Our Emotions

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you take a moment to think about those current emotions? It can help us take away the permanence of it all. Let's talk about this pr...

Power of a Second Chance

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 141 talks about the power of a second chance. Inside of second chances is the powerful feelings of forgiveness and growth. Let's talk about wh...

Giving Our Heart Grace & Patience

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most, if not all, of the best moments of my life, have been when my heart was open to new people or new experiences. When we're healing, it can be dif...

Celebrating Our Progress

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the end result gets all the attention and credit. What about the steps along the way? Let's take a moment to celebrate our moments along the...

Change Reflects Growth

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Change is constant in our life. Sometimes change can feel overwhelming. What happens when we take the role of "student" in the face of changes? I thin...

Approaching Tough Situations with Honesty & Transparency

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout our lives, we are bound to face tough situations. When these situations arise, I've found that honesty and transparency can be key skills t...

Time to Process

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, my people. It's been a while, right? 4 months if my calculations are correct. Episode 136 is right from my heart. I've missed this and I hope t...

First Week of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 135 is audio taken from an Instagram live I did back on May 19th of 2020. I wanted to bring this clip to the podcast because when this episode...

You Are Not Lost

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we feel "lost". I recently heard a way to shift the way we think of this feeling. You're not lost. You're still right here. Let's talk about...

Mental Health Chat with My Dad

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode feels both groundbreaking and surreal for my podcast. For episode 133, I sat down with my dad to talk about mental health. What has his m...

Consistency Can Be Frustrating

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency makes me feel at ease. It slides nicely into my routine. I'm not perfect, though. I make mistakes, I don't always do want I want, and some...

The Great Freedom of Creativity

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do kids seem to have more imagination than adults? When do most adults lose that imagination? What happens when we free ourselves from judgement a...

Compassion before Comprehension

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life gets really confusing. We just want to get it all figured out, right? What happens if we took a step back, took a deep breath, and led ...

When Outside Judgement Impacts Decision Making

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it can feel like other people are writing our story. I'm here to gently remind you that that's simply not true. Let's talk about this idea i...

Their Thoughts Are Not Who You Are

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Something that can be really challenging is letting things go. Especially, when other people say or do things that you can't control. Let's talk about...

Fresh Starts

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the idea of a "fresh start" sounds overwhelming. Maybe it sounds incredible. What does it even look like for you? Well, I recently had a fre...

See Y'all In New York

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 126 is an episode meant to encourage you. What are we waiting for? Let's go! with love, Matthew

Gentle Reminder about Assumptions

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, experiences in my life provided another opportunity to think about assumptions. Some are needed while others can be checked. Take a listen t...

Recycling the Boxes

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'll admit, the title of this episode is confusing at first. But, trust me on this one. Inside of episode 124, it all makes sense. Thank you for conti...

When Strong Emotions Fade Out

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's probably much easier to think about times when strong emotions come into your life. Yet, when thinking about when those same emotions go away, it...

My Therapy Journey (So Far)

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy is something I wanted to add to my life for a long time now. I finally got myself back into the swing of things. It wasn't that easy for me. B...

The Power of Expression

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 121 I'm asking this question, "How do you express yourself?". I also want to know who makes the rules on what "normal" is. Let's talk. wit...

Diamond Dialogue

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you have conversations that leave you walking away with a "diamond". The diamond is the new perspective you just gained. Let's talk about it...

Compromise Does Not Equal Weakness

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For a long time, I felt like compromising anything meant that I was weak. But, lately, my idea of compromising has shifted. I talked about this shift ...

Erasing Your Whiteboard

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There was an idea that I learned about while I was in college. It came to me again just recently. I wanted to share this idea with you and expand on i...

River of Well-Being

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I recently read an idea from the book The Whole-Brain Child and it talked about the idea of a "river of well-being". This was an idea that seemed real...

Being In Tune With Our Mental

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trying meditation was something I never gave much thought to. Recently, that changed. In episode 116 I wanted to share the start of meditation for me ...

Three Steps That Help Me with Perspective

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping things in perspective isn't always possible. For me, in 2018, it wasn't possible at all. Fast forward to 2021 and I feel personal growth insid...

Chasing Perfection

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chasing perfection in your life can be an exhausting task. Things can get overlooked, victories can become checklist items, and life can pass us by. E...

Productivity Burnout

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you feel like you can't push through anymore what does that make you? I'm going with human. That's my answer. On episode 113 I wanted to talk abo...

Shifting Energy Away from the Middle

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The middle can look different for all of us. The middle is a place I like to think of as the "rocky moments" on our way to goals, objectives, or anyth...

2 Steps Forward

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Taking two steps forward can be followed by 1 step backward. Have you heard that before? What happens when we look at that step backward in a differen...

The One We May Overlook

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's someone who gets overlooked a lot by most people. But, what happens when we slow down and ask them how they are? Good things. That's what. Let...

Inspiration From a Documentary

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the title hints, episode 109 draws inspiration from a documentary I recently watched. This episode centers around human connection and how I believ...

You Deserve Confidence

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just like the title of the episode reads, you deserve this. Confidence is something we can all have. I truly believe it. Listen to episode 108 to find...

You Deserve Goals

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are you after? What do you want to get done for yourself? These are the things I want to know in episode 107! with love, Matthew

The Power of Support

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hidden within episode 106 is an activity that I find incredibly valuable in my own life. I wanted to share it with you. Take a listen and let me know ...

Representation Matters

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often see people that look like you in the media? What about in positions of leadership? I believe this is a very important feeling that everyo...

Best-Version Thinking

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best version of you seem like? What characteristics does that version of you have? Really think about this for episode 104. We have work to...

Drawn to the Negatives

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I can still remember things from years ago that were said to me. These things I deem "negative". On the flip side, I struggle to remember "positive" t...

Time and Practice

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I just need time...I just need practice. Something to remember when facing new skills, challenges, and/or changes. with love, Matthew

New Year Choices

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of the time that a new year comes around we think we have to hit the restart button. Is that always the case, though? I'm proposing some choices...

100 Word Send-Off

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leaving 2020 with the 100th episode just feels right. I never thought I would have a podcast that has 100 episodes. Thank you all so much. I love each...

Labeling Our Emotions

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've been reading Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett and it's been such a great read for me so far. I wanted to share one of the ideas he shared in t...

With Or Without Closure

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We hear people "moving on" all the time. I always heard of this when people broke up. After a few years of experiences, though, I'm realizing how deep...

What Really Matters

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 97 is what it's all about. When life runs out of time what's left? Let's talk. with love, Matthew 

Reassessing Our Goals and Achievements

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 96 is all about reassessment. What happens when we achieve our goals? What happens when people we love do the same? Well, let's have a chat! ...

We're All Icebergs

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 95 is all about icebergs. Yep, icebergs. Why does this analogy work so well? What does it really mean? Take a listen to this episode and let m...

Taking Up Space

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much space do you take up in conversations or groups? This was a concept that was very new to me in the past few years. Why? Well, because I am ve...

Over Apologizing

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a sorry isn’t needed, but it still comes out. Why? Well, let’s chat about. Take a listen to episode 93 and let me know what you think! ...

The Power of Observation

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 92 is all about observing. What can we do when life starts to speed up on us? Let's find out together! with love , Matthew

Balancing Gratitude and Self-Care

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes being grateful hurts.  When? How is that even possible? I ask myself that all the time too. It may happen when we overlook our own self...

Patiently Waiting

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 90 is all about patience. It's a hard concept to think about sometimes, but it felt needed. Give it a listen and let me know how it feels! wi...

Opportunity Shift

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From problems to opportunities. That's the goal. It was something I recently noticed working and I wanted to pass it along to you. I hope you're well!...

One Degree at a Time

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Change and growth can feel overwhelming. The goal of episode 88 was to break that down and give you a tool to help.  I hope it was helpful. wit...

Be Where Your Feet Are

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt distracted? Same. Let's talk about tools that help bring our mental, and physical, state together as one! I love y'all so much! w...

Robin's Wish

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 86 talks about the stigma surrounding mental health. Following the viewing of Robin's Wish (**spoilers in the episode**), I wanted to vent. Ar...

When There Are No Lemons

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you go to make lemonade and the lemons are gone? In episode 85 I wanted to share my story about times the lemons ran out and I got m...

Extending the Convo

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

September brings a lot of thoughts. One of those thoughts is about extending the conversation surrounding mental health. Let's have a chat! with lov...

How Can You Be Yourself?

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 83 is different. These are different times. Listen to episode 83 and let me know what it feels like. What does it make you think of?  w...

The Overflowing Glass of Self Care

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you listen to this episode and find some relief, advice, anything that makes your heart warm! With love, Matthew

Perspective Is a Teacher

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations, experiences, feelings from others can teach us. These moments that we hear or feel different ideas from others can shift how we think. ...

Detours

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when life throws a detour your way? How do we know we're in the middle of a detour? How long after a  detour do new life changes hap...

Sleep On It

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to make decisions when frustrated, tired, emotionally exhausted. What happens when we "sleep on it"? What does that look or feel like? Hopeful...

When There Is No Closure

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when closure isn't available? Does the world stop spinning? How do we move on? Hopefully, episode 78 will welcome new ideas! 

Leading With a Question

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when conversations start with a question? It's normal, right? Okay, but what happens when conversations begin to be dominated by question...

From Insecure to Self-Love

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have a REAL CONVO about being insecure  with love, Matthew

How Are You Feeling About the Future?

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have a REAL CONVO about our future! with love, Matthew

Empathy Is a Light

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Empathy? Yep, empathy. Let's have a chat, y'all 

It's a Movement

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 73 details what the movement is. Why should you "un-learn" during these times? Also, what to remember during these trying times. I hope you en...

The Most Important One

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 72 is a read-aloud of the most important piece I've written. I hope this episode resonates with you.   The piece that I read-aloud ...

Confused and Angry

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm confused and angry and I want to talk with you about it. Please remember and honor the name George Floyd Love, Matthew 

The Power of Vulnerability

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being vulnerable can feel extremely weird at times, right? What happens when you overcome that feeling? There is true power in these moments. Episode ...

Two-Sided Adjustments

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two-sided adjustments? Absolutely. Episode 69 talks about this idea and how it can help both ourselves and someone we love. Let's continue to have hea...