During challenging times, we all need someone to listen and we all need to be heard. In this episode, Benjamin Mathes shows up to take listening to the next level. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because he has been an actor for over 25 years, working with some of the biggest names in the industry including Clint Eastwood, Alan Arkin, Sam Raimi, Bradley Cooper, Andy Garcia, Chris Rock, and Brian Grazer.

He is also the founder of Urban Confessional: A Free Listening Movement. Currently, in over 80 countries, their volunteers stand on street corners with signs that say "Free Listening" and provide compassionate, non-judgmental listening for anyone who needs to talk. Their work has been featured in over 40 national publications including the Huffington Post, The Atlantic, Fast Company, and The Big Think.

Ben shares how he founded Urban Confessional, why people have a hard time listening, how divorce changed his life, and some of the amazing stories strangers have told him. We also chat the benefits of hatchet throwing (seriously!).

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