Sometimes the happiest and most successful people are the ones who know when to stop.

Matt O'Neill built Good Mood Revolution into a top 1.5% global podcast with 230,000 downloads, but he's walking away at the peak. Why? Because he learned the ultimate happiness lesson: all the expert advice in the world means nothing if you're too busy to live it.

In this deeply personal final episode, Matt shares the most life-changing insights from his journey: from Marianne Williamson's revelation that happiness is love, to Lou Holtz's three principles for winning each day, to Dr. David Burns' discovery that depression often stems from beautiful values we hold too tightly.

You'll hear the strategies that transformed Matt's life—from Trish Blackwell's negative thought reframing technique to Sonja Lyubomirsky's research showing that 15-minute conversations are scientifically the happiest thing you can do. Most importantly, you'll understand why Matt realized that all the productivity hacks and goal-setting in the world can't replace the simple joy of being fully present with the people who matter most.

This isn't goodbye forever—it's Matt choosing to live the happiness principles he's spent years teaching. Sometimes the most revolutionary act is slowing down to savor what you already have.

0:00 Intro

2:05 Marianne Williamson: Happiness is love

4:02 Lou Holtz's three principles for winning the day

6:22 Dr. David Burns: Why depression reveals beautiful values

8:48 Dr. Jeffrey Rediger: Happiness is the best medicine

10:45 Joe Wechsler: The comfort crisis and why adventure makes us happy

12:43 Why Matt's "dream job" was right in front of him

15:11 Trish Blackwell's life-changing negative thought technique

18:28 Arian Mateo: How core beliefs create your reality

21:51 Matt King: If you want a better present, get a bigger future

23:20 Sonja Lyubomirsky: The scientifically happiest thing you can do

27:55 Eric Weiner: There's no such thing as personal happiness

29:01 Phil Moeller's Purpose Matrix: Ordering your life priorities

31:26 A final thank you and signing off

Resources Mentioned:

📚"A Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson

📚"Feeling Great" by Dr. David Burns

📚"Cured" by Dr. Jeffrey Rediger

📚"So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport

📚"The How of Happiness" by Sonja Lyubomirsky

📚"The Geography of Bliss" by Eric Weiner

🌐Matt O'Neill's website and goal-setting worksheet: https://mattoneil.com

📖"The Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness" by Matt O'Neill

About the Host:

Matt O'Neill is the bestselling author of "The Good Mood Revolution," CEO of Matt O'Neill Real Estate, and the host who spent three years interviewing nearly 200 of the world's top happiness experts. Through Good Mood Revolution, Matt discovered that true happiness isn't about achieving more—it's about being present with what you already have. After reaching over 230,000 downloads and becoming a top 1.5% podcast globally, Matt is stepping away to live the principles he's spent years teaching: prioritizing God, family, and presence over productivity and achievement.

What if the thoughts driving your stress, anxiety, and unhappiness aren't even true?

Join Matt O'Neill and Dr. Seth Gillihan as they reveal the life-changing power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with mindfulness—a proven approach that's as effective as antidepressant medication, but without the side effects. Seth shows you how to break free from the prison of negative automatic thoughts that hijack your peace and steal your present moments.

This isn't about positive thinking or denial. It's about learning to see your thoughts as events in your mind, not facts about reality. You'll discover why your brain automatically scans for problems (and how to counter it), the difference between helpful reframing and toxic positivity, and practical techniques you can use starting today to challenge distorted thinking patterns.

Whether you're caught in spirals of self-doubt, overwhelmed by daily stress, or simply missing the magic of your own life, this conversation will give you the tools to step back, breathe, and see clearly what's actually happening versus what your mind is telling you is happening.

0:00 Introduction

0:49 What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

1:44 CBT vs. Antidepressant Medication

3:11 CBT vs. Traditional Talk Therapy

4:37 What are Negative Automatic Thoughts?

8:20 Breaking Thought Patterns with Evidence

12:26 Examining Thoughts vs. Reality

17:13 When Thoughts Become Self-Blame

20:58 Why "Should" Statements Keep You Stuck

23:54 The Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity of this Moment

27:02 Parenting, Presence, and The Last Times We Don't See Coming

29:52 How Mindfulness Reduces Anxiety and Depression

31:35 Simple Ways to Start Being More Mindful

35:12 Tracking Your Stressful Thoughts

Resources Mentioned:

🌐Dr. Seth Gillihan's website: https://SethGillihan.com

About the Guest:

Dr. Seth Gillihan is a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. He specializes in helping people break free from negative thought patterns and develop greater presence and peace in their daily lives. Through his work, Seth has helped countless individuals learn that their thoughts are not facts and that they have the power to respond rather than react to life's challenges. His approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with accessible mindfulness practices that anyone can implement.

What if the secret to everything you want isn't grinding harder, but feeling better?

Join Matt O'Neill and Andrew Kap as they blow apart everything you think you know about getting what you want in life. Andrew's approach isn't about vision boards or endless affirmations—it's about a revolutionary five-minute daily practice that transformed his life from total disaster to dream reality in just six months.

After losing his business and his relationship, Andrew discovered something counterintuitive: the harder you chase what you want, the more you reinforce not having it. But when you feel good just for the sake of feeling good, life starts organizing itself around you in ways that seem impossible.

You'll learn why manifestation works whether you believe in it or not (think "Muscle Fairy"), how to use the "Paint Can Theory" to choose your life's emotional color, and Andrew's exact voice memo technique that's helped hundreds of thousands of people create their dream lives. This isn't mystical—it's practical, sustainable, and backed by results from over 150,000 readers.

0:00 Introduction

1:07 Andrew's breakthrough story

2:50 Andrew's personal journey from rock bottom to transformation

6:06 Why only five to ten minutes a day is the secret

7:28 The "Muscle Fairy" theory

10:03 How miracles happen all around us every day

12:07 Taking complete responsibility for your reality

14:34 Ten powerfully simple ways to just feel good

17:29 Why you should never feel good to attract things

19:16 The power of recalling happy memories

21:44 The paint can theory

23:11 Andrew's exact five-minute daily ritual revealed

28:05 Handling deep emotional wounds and resistance

29:14 How to pull yourself out of negative spirals

32:22 The one thing to focus on this week

Resources Mentioned:

Andrew Kap's books:

📚 "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read" 

📚 "Just Feel Good"

🌐Andrew Kap's website: https://andrewkap.com

📺Andrew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewkap

About the Guest:

Andrew Kap is the bestselling author of "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read," which has sold over 150,000 copies and garnered more than 6,500 five-star reviews. After hitting rock bottom in his thirties—losing his business and his relationship—Andrew discovered a simple five-minute daily practice that completely transformed his life within six months. His approach to manifestation focuses on feeling good for the sake of feeling good, rather than as a strategy to get something. Andrew's work emphasizes practical, sustainable methods that anyone can implement, regardless of how busy or skeptical they might be.

Anxiety doesn't always come from having too much on your plate or doing too much. Often it comes from doing the wrong things.

Join Matt O'Neill and entrepreneur Phil Moeller as they dive deep into the revolutionary Purpose Matrix—a life-changing framework that will bring clarity, calm, and fulfillment to your chaotic world. Phil discovered that his crippling anxiety wasn't from being busy, but from being busy with things that didn't align with who he really was.

This isn't another productivity hack. This is about getting crystal clear on your identity across the four pillars of life: Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness. You'll learn the PEACE framework (Purpose, Education, Associations, Courage, Example) that transforms confusion into confidence and overwhelm into ownership.

Whether you're struggling with direction, feeling pulled in too many directions, or wondering why success doesn't feel fulfilling, this conversation will give you the tools to align your daily actions with your deepest values and finally find the peace you've been searching for.

0:00 Introduction

2:30 Phil's Story of Anxiety and Identity Crisis at 30

5:45 Who Am I and Where Do I Come From?

8:15 The Four Life Buckets

12:20 Why Balance Is Wrong and Alignment Is Everything

15:30 The Calendar Test

18:45 The Purpose Matrix Framework Explained

22:15 The PEACE Acronym Breakdown

26:40 Associations Accelerate Growth and Accountability

30:20 You Are What You Do, Not What You Say

33:15 The Enemy of Peace is Distraction, not Failure

35:50 Taking Ownership of Actions, Not Results

38:25 Balancing Contentment With Courage

40:30 Where To Start When You Feel Overwhelmed

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Phil Moeller's website: https://www.moellere.com

🌐 Phil Moeller's Podcast The Puprose Matrix: youtube.com/@philonpurpose

🌐 Gobundance: https://gobundance.com

📧Contact Phil: [email protected]

About the Guest:

Phil Moeller is an entrepreneur, man of faith, husband, and father of five who created the Purpose Matrix after struggling with anxiety and identity confusion in his thirties. Through years of trial and refinement, Phil developed a systematic approach to aligning life's key areas—Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness—using the PEACE framework. His work focuses on helping high-achievers find clarity and contentment by understanding what they own (their actions) versus what they don't (the results). Phil is currently writing a book on the Purpose Matrix and developing interactive tools to help others implement this life-changing framework.

What if the things we avoid the most—like messing up, slowing down, being bored, or even facing our own death—are actually the gateways to lasting joy?

Join Matt O'Neill and award-winning journalist Eric Weiner as they shatter everything you thought you knew about happiness. Eric, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Geography of Bliss" (now a Peacock docu-series), has mapped happiness across the globe from Bhutan to Iceland, uncovering the counterintuitive secrets that separate the world's happiest cultures from America's convenience-obsessed society.

This isn't your typical happiness advice. You'll discover why failure is celebrated in Iceland, how boredom becomes bliss in Switzerland, why silence is sacred in Thailand, and the profound truth that happiness isn't personal—it's relational. Eric reveals why America, the wealthiest nation on Earth, doesn't even crack the top 20 in happiness rankings, and what we can learn from cultures that prioritize relationships over results.

Whether you're caught in the convenience trap, struggling with the paradox of choice, or wondering why all your achievements haven't made you happier, this conversation will revolutionize your understanding of what true contentment looks like.

0:00 Introduction

1:06 What sent Eric on his global happiness quest

2:56 Failure, silence, boredom, death

6:02 Why happiness is relational, not personal

8:58 The Thai teacher's wisdom

12:18 How envy destroys happiness and why the Swiss hide wealth

15:24 Why Iceland celebrates heroic failure

19:46 The surprising statistics about happiness

23:02 The experience machine thought experiment

25:04 Why thinking about happiness makes you unhappy

27:33 America's convenience trap destroys connection

32:45 The power of putting effort without attachment to results

Resources Mentioned:

Eric Weiner's books:

📚 "The Geography of Bliss"

📚 "Man Seeks God"

📚 "The Geography of Genius"

📚 "The Socrates Express"

📚 "Ben and Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life"

🌐 Eric Weiner's website: https://ericweinerbooks.com

📚 "Stumbling on Happiness" by Dan Gilbert

🌐 "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss " https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/rainn-wilson-and-the-geography-of-bliss

🌐 Bhutan writing workshops with Eric Weiner: https://www.himalayanwritersworkshop.com/discovering-a-sense-of-place

🌐 World Database of Happiness: https://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.nl/

About the Guest:

Eric Weiner is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades exploring the intersection of place, culture, and human happiness. His book "The Geography of Bliss" has been adapted into a Peacock docu-series and continues to influence how we think about joy across cultures. A former NPR correspondent, Eric has traveled to some of the world's happiest—and unhappiest—places to uncover what truly makes life worth living. He leads writing workshops in Bhutan and brings both journalistic rigor and philosophical depth to his exploration of human flourishing.

What if the darkest moments of your life aren't sent to make you miserable, but to show you how to experience more joy in the face of tragedy?

Join Matt O'Neill and New York Times bestselling author Angie Kim as they explore the revolutionary concept that suffering can actually enhance your capacity for happiness. Through her gripping novel "Happiness Falls," Angie reveals how tragedy, uncertainty, and even crisis can become unexpected pathways to deeper joy and meaning.

This isn't your typical happiness advice. This is about understanding the relativity of happiness—why lottery winners and accident victims end up at the same happiness level, and how your baseline expectations shape everything you experience. You'll discover why comfort might be killing your joy, how adversity builds resilience, and the counterintuitive truth that wanting what you already have is the secret to lasting happiness.

Whether you're facing your own crisis or simply wondering why all your comforts haven't made you happier, this conversation will transform how you think about joy, suffering, and what it really means to live a fulfilled life.

0:00 Introduction

1:43 How tragedy inspired a happiness story

5:49 The mystery of always appearing happy

8:04 What people get wrong about happiness

11:21 The backpacking happiness experiment

14:15 The lottery winner vs. paralysis study

17:59 Why tragedy can make you more grateful

20:04 How early adversity builds resilience

21:05 Learning to live with uncertainty

25:07 When characters take on a life of their own

27:46 Protecting vs. building resilience in children

28:39 Finding joy in the midst of despair

30:48 The secret to lasting happiness

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Angie Kim's website: https://angiekimbooks.com/

🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angie.kim.va

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiekimask/

🌐 X: https://x.com/AngieKimWriter

🌐 Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121959-miracle-creek

📚 Angie Kim's book: "Happiness Falls": https://a.co/d/5oWDDPI

📚 "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: https://a.co/d/daKQjTN

📖 The lottery winner vs. accident victim happiness study: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0022-3514.36.8.917

About the Guest:

Angie Kim is a New York Times bestselling author whose novel "Happiness Falls" was named one of the best books of the year by Goodreads and has been featured in Time magazine. A former patent litigator turned novelist, Kim explores complex themes of identity, communication, and happiness through her compelling storytelling. Her work delves into the Korean-American experience and challenges conventional wisdom about what makes us truly happy. She brings both personal experience as a Korean immigrant and deep philosophical insight to her exploration of joy, suffering, and the human condition.

Do you ever feel like burning your whole life down just to escape the overwhelm?

You're not alone.

Join Matt O'Neill and Dr. Zoe Shaw as they shatter the myths around self-care and reveal the revolutionary 360-degree approach that will transform your life from the inside out. Dr. Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and busy mom of five, shares how one commitment—practicing self-care every single day for an entire year—completely changed everything.

This isn't about bubble baths and spa days. This is about survival. You'll discover why self-care is as essential as brushing your teeth, why discipline is actually self-care, and how small daily habits create massive life transformations.

Whether you're drowning in responsibilities, struggling with burnout, or simply feeling like you've lost yourself in the chaos of life, this episode offers the practical tools and mindset shifts you need to reclaim your energy, time, sanity, and life.

0:00 Introduction

1:27 The "I Got It" Syndrome That's Destroying Women

3:06 What Self-Care Really Is (and what it isn't)

5:13 Why You Can't Binge Self-care

6:50 The Powerful Declaration: "I Am Worthy to be Cared For"

8:24 Why Women Feel Pressured to Sacrifice Everything

12:06 How Men Can Better Support Their Partners

15:14 The Four Wheels of Self-care: Body, Mind, Soul, Emotions

19:02 Why Self-Care is Not Optional—It's Survival

21:21 How to Handle Days When You Don't Feel Like It

24:08 The Power of Brain Dumps and Mind Clearing

25:31 Overcoming Guilt about Self-care

27:16 Sometimes Being the Best Parent Means Saying No

Resources Mentioned: 

📚 Dr. Zoe Shaw's book: "Stronger in the Difficult Places"

📚 "Get Over I Got It" by Elaine Fluker

🌐 Dr. Zoe Shaw's website: https://drzoeshaw.com  

🌐 "Stronger in the Difficult Places" podcast by Dr. Zoe Shaw

About the Guest:

Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and mother of five who specializes in helping overwhelmed individuals reclaim their lives through intentional self-care. After experiencing severe burnout herself, she embarked on a year-long journey of daily self-care that completely transformed her life. She's the author of "Stronger in the Difficult Places" and hosts a podcast by the same name, helping people understand that self-care isn't selfish—it's essential for survival and thriving.

Your mind isn't broken–it's just been hijacked. 

And while you can't always control the depression, anxiety, or mental chaos that crashes into your life, you can choose to fight back with weapons that actually work. The truth is, your brain will betray you. The real power comes from learning how to reclaim control and rebuild your mental fortress from the ground up.

Join Matt O'Neill as he sits down with author Issac Robledo to unpack the seven powerful thoughts that can rewire your mindset and help you live with greater intention. From focusing on the positive to embracing the present moment, you’ll walk away with practical strategies for cultivating lasting happiness and fulfillment.

Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your outlook on life. Tune in to learn how small shifts in perspective can lead to profound changes in your well-being and relationships. 

Get ready to unlock the clarity you've been searching for and embark on your own Good Mood Revolution!

0:00 Intro

8:18 Surrounding Yourself With Uplifting People

10:42 Controlling What You Can, Not What You Can't

18:32 Practicing Gratitude For What You Have

22:35 Living In The Present Moment

27:34 Prioritizing Needs Over Wants

33:25 Final Thoughts On Overcoming Struggles

Resources Mentioned:

📚 "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle

🌐 Issac Robledo's website: https://www.robledothoughts.com/

🌐 Amazon Store I.C. Robledo 

About the Guest

Issac Robledo is an internationally bestselling author and writing coach known for blending psychology, spirituality, and self-growth into powerful, accessible insights. With over 15 books and 250,000+ readers, his work draws from personal experience with depression and anxiety, helping others break through mental barriers and live more consciously.

What if life’s biggest challenges weren’t roadblocks, but invitations to grow stronger and feel more alive? 

Learn how ancient Stoic wisdom can help you reframe adversity, build emotional strength, and find calm in the chaos. Discover why becoming a “thankaholic” might be the key to lasting joy and how preparing for hard times can actually make you happier.

Join Matt and guest William B. Irvine for this powerful episode of Good Mood Revolution, and unlock the tools to turn setbacks into breakthroughs.

0:00 Intro

5:26 Reframing Setbacks As Stoic Challenges

15:05 Biggest Cost Of Setbacks

20:22 Choosing Humor Over Victimhood

25:32 Equanimity As Life's Ultimate Goal

30:12 The Five Second Rule For Anger

35:33 Closing Thoughts And Resources

Resources Mentioned:

📚"The Stoic Challenge" by William B. Irvine

🌐 William B. Irvine's website

About the Guest

William B. Irvine is a philosopher, author, and retired professor who brings ancient wisdom into modern life. After earning his PhD from UCLA, he spent nearly four decades teaching philosophy at Wright State University. Rather than writing for academics, William speaks to everyday thinkers, curious minds seeking practical ways to navigate life’s challenges. Known for his deep commitment to Stoicism, he doesn’t just study the philosophy, he lives it, helping others build resilience, gratitude, and a grounded sense of purpose.

What if burnout and lack of production isn't a discipline problem, but a happiness problem?

Learn why happiness is the cause of success–not the result–and how to rewire your brain for joy and achievement. 

Uncover the power of asking "platinum questions" to deepen connections and transform your interactions at work and home. 

Ready to stop feeling drained and start feeling powerful again? Join Matt and guest Jackie Insinger for this game-changing episode of Good Mood Revolution and unlock your path to sustainable happiness and success.

0:00 Intro

7:34 Emotional Intelligence in Parent-Child Communication

11:07 Positive Psychology: Moving Beyond Normal

16:50 Transforming Schools Through Positive Psychology

20:35 Practical Optimism vs Toxic Positivity

30:10 Sparking Brilliance Through Meaningful Conversations

32:23 Two Simple Ways to Improve Your Week

Resources Mentioned:

📚 “Spark Brilliance” by Jackie Insinger: 

📚 “Spark Brilliance for Educators” by Jackie Insinger

About the Guest

Jackie Insinger is a bestselling author, leadership strategist, and keynote speaker who combines positive psychology, neuroscience, and data-driven insights to help leaders and teams thrive. With degrees from Duke and Harvard, and certifications from MIT, she founded Spark Brilliance to transform workplace culture and performance. Jackie’s Platinum Leadership framework empowers leaders to unlock their unique strengths and build authentic connections that boost happiness and success. She’s worked with top companies like Nestle and Accenture, and her book Spark Brilliance has become a national bestseller. Known for her relatable and actionable approach, Jackie inspires lasting change with humor and heart.