Prior to hitting the road for his sister's wedding, Matthew urges subscribers and non-listeners alike: get vaccine, people!

Can a nun lay the groundwork for standing up for yourself? In this episode, Matthew gives 'gratitude props' to Sister Mary Dorothy, the young, intelligent nun who encouraged questioning the teacher and the teachings.

Can 'memory foam' mold is in to being more grateful? Matthew throws back the covers on 'the bed', in this episode of 'The Gratitude Journal Podcast'.

A needle in the arm...a gift?  In this episode, Matthew explores how this controversial 3 seconds of pain could be a life-giving early Holiday gift!

When he was young, he didn't care. But now he does! In this episode, Matthew uses his temporary (hopefully) lower back pain to express gratitude for what we don't normally acknowledge nearly as much as we should: our health.

In this episode, Matthew reels off several seemingly small events that should get more 'gratitude consideration'...sometimes the things that might go unnoticed!

In this episode, Matthew discusses the role of those 'bare essentials' that we sometimes over look and fairly to appreciate.

Can we 'train' to be a better empath? In this episode, Matthew recounts his failings to be empathetic. And he uses...Plato...to hopefully be better at placing himself in someone's shoes.

Sounds strange, but can you feel grateful...for being bummed out? In this episode, Matthew talks about his ongoing battle with depression and why progress might be measured with how grateful we feel for the help we get.

Sometimes all it takes is '1%' to make all the difference! In this episode, Matthew discusses a recent episode where time was of the essence, and a small sliver of opportunity was enough to avert disaster.  'Gratitude' abounds!