Mike Zeinfeld interviews Laura Richards, a bestselling author and speaker who helps women heal and rebuild after experiencing narcissistic abuse. Laura shares her personal journey of living with a covert narcissist for 33 years, how she discovered the concept of narcissistic abuse, and the importance of spreading awareness. She discusses the traits of narcissists, their manipulative tactics such as gaslighting, and the devastating impact on victims' self-esteem. . The conversation also touches on various related topics, including mental health, social media's influence, and the importance of support systems.

00:19 Understanding Narcissistic Abuse

02:11 Personal Journey and Realizations

04:59 Empowerment and Moving Forward

07:06 The Role of Social Media

08:18 Next Level Thoughts on Narcissism

10:42 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters

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Welcome back! We interviewed Avelyn Simons, an award-winning high school drama teacher, director, and performer. She discusses the significant impact of arts education on students. 

With 18 state nominations under her belt, Avelyn shares her journey from performer to educator, the challenges she faced, and the rewards of seeing her students grow. 

She elaborates on the transformative power of public speaking classes, the importance of taking risks in directing complex shows, and the broader life skills students gain from theater. 

00:16 Avelyn's Journey to Teaching
01:40 Impact of Arts Education
03:20 Challenges and Successes in Directing
04:33 Personal Stories and Student Growth
07:55 Risk Taking in Theater
10:03 Speed Round

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We’re switching things up and doing a podcast profile — and this one’s a standout. Mike interviews Amanda Trisdale about Leta’s Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life) — a podcast she hosts with her 13-year-old daughter, Leta.

The show explores the powerful intersection of dance and neurodiversity, with real stories, advocacy, and rhythm to spare. Amanda shares how a random social media hack sparked the idea for the podcast, Leta’s success in the tap world, and how they launched a nonprofit dance studio designed for autistic dancers. And of course, we close with the Matters.com speed round.

00:21 The Origin of the Podcast
01:03 Leta's Journey in Dance
01:39 Challenges and Advocacy in Dance
02:56 Purpose and Structure of the Podcast
05:21  Seeking Guests...
06:16 Speed Round: Topics that Matter

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In this episode, we speak with Grant McCracken, founder of DarkHorse Security, about his mission to make cybersecurity accessible and affordable for organizations of all sizes. Grant discusses the importance of proactive security, especially for smaller organizations, and his efforts to eliminate barriers to effective cybersecurity. Additionally, the episode features a rapid-fire speed round covering topics such as skiing, artificial intelligence, pizza, exercise, video games, mental health, entrepreneurship, effective altruism, duck fashion shows, toe wrestling, and antibiotic resistance.

00:24 The Importance of Cybersecurity
00:52 Making Cybersecurity Accessible
02:16 Grant's Personal Journey
03:44 Speed Round: Matters or Not
06:22 Serious vs. Ridiculous Topics
11:29 Conclusion and Contact Information

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In this episode, Maria Moreno, a certified pediatric sleep and motherhood coach, shares her insights on the importance of sleep for parents and children. Maria discusses her personal struggles with sleep deprivation and its impacts on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. She emphasizes the societal pressures that equate exhaustion with productivity and success, and she offers practical advice for parents to prioritize rest amidst their busy lives. 

00:18 The Importance of Sleep

01:01 Societal Pressures and Sleep Deprivation

03:35 Sleep Tips for Parents

06:00 Speed Round: What Matters?

09:20 Conclusion and Contact Information

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In this episode, Mike Zeinfeld interviews Shoshana Rosenfeld, an executive coach  who specializes in helping leadership teams enhance emotional intelligence, trust, and performance. Shoshana emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal growth in effective leadership. She shares her own transformative experience leading a rope team on Mount Rainier and discusses how focusing on control over connection impacted her team negatively. 

00:15 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
01:48 A Personal Story of Leadership and Growth
04:26 Key Takeaways on Leadership
05:29 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters

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Why does performance matter to Paul Fernandez? 

We interviewed Paul Fernandez about how he helps ambitious founders scale through performance marketing, persuasive content, and strategic clarity.  Paul breaks down performance into confidence, adaptability, and persuasion, emphasizing the importance of bringing the right energy to each interaction. We also cover Paul's perspective on branding, the transcendence of music, the uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence, and the unification brought by sports. In our Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters, Paul shares his views on coffee, branding, competitive duck herding, and data colonialism.

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00:26 The Concept of Performance
03:09 Authentic Performance
03:55 Brand Performance
06:09 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters

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Empowering Moms: Self-Care, Confidence, and Pursuing Dreams with Mary Dibble

Why should self-care matter to overwhelmed moms? We interviewed Mary Dibble, a heart-centered coach, about how moms can embrace self-love, self-acceptance, and pursue their dreams while raising their children. Mary shares her personal journey of transformation and the importance of modeling self-care for children. She discusses how external factors can reflect internal struggles and offers steps moms can take to rebuild their confidence and thrive. The episode also features a fun speed round called 'Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters' where Mary shares her thoughts on various topics, from motherhood and work-life balance to extreme ironing and duck fashion shows.

00:12 Embracing Self-Love and Self-Care as a Mom
02:29 Recognizing the Signs of Self-Neglect
04:16 Mary's Coaching Approach
05:39 Speed Round Fun
09:58 Wrapping Up and Contact Information

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We interviewed Lyndsey Getty, speaker, author, and founder of the Thoughtful Method Company, about her dedication to 'thought literacy'. Lyndsey discusses the significance of understanding and managing thoughts, its impact on emotional intelligence, and how it transformed her life. She highlights the need to make psychological concepts accessible to improve self-awareness and mental health. Additionally, Lyndsey shares insights on her books and the practical applications of thought literacy in both personal and professional contexts. 

00:12 The Importance of Thought Literacy
01:10 Personal Journey with Therapy
02:38 Impact of Thought Awareness
03:46 Professional Applications of Thought Literacy
05:10 Books and Methods for Thought Processing
05:55 ChatGPT and Thought Processing
08:20 Matter Speed Round

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Why does empowering kids matter to Scott Feld? We interviewed Scott about how his work as a children's author and coach led him to focus on building confidence and resilience in kids through storytelling and play-based learning. Scott discusses his new book, 'Dax to the Max,'  and he shares stories of how these tools have helped children discover their inner strengths. We also delve into his personal inspiration—his own son, Dax—and take a fun turn with a Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters segment, touching on topics from children's literature to artificial intelligence.

00:13 Empowering Kids Through Inner Superpowers
01:18 Play-Based Learning and Real-Life Examples
03:01 The Story Behind 'Dax to the Max'
04:41 Speed Round: What Matters and What Doesn't

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