In this episode I’m reflecting on how strange and important validation is, and how good it feels when it comes unexpectedly. 

Validation can feel incredibly grounding, whether it’s celebrating something good or acknowledging something hard. Even if we don’t want to rely on others’ approval, genuine validation helps us feel more connected and supported, and it can be offered in simple, loving ways. 

I share how this shows up in my creative work, where presence and intention can help people see themselves more clearly, and how hard it can be to get out of our heads and into our bodies. 

I also talk about practicing validation in everyday moments, through small compliments, kindness, and “holding space” for what someone is experiencing because it costs nothing and can truly change someone’s day.

Take a listen and let's get noticing together. 

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Please Note: This podcast is about personal sharing, not professional advice. So if you're going through something please reach out to a professional who can really help. I've added some resources to my podcast homepage, so make sure to check those out.https://www.mateusstudios.com/podcast/
 

I planted my first peach tree, watched three little peaches grow, and then came outside one day to find them completely eaten. Turns out the critters threw a whole picnic without me.

What started as frustration somehow turned into joy, and that shift is exactly what this episode is about. 

Things don't always grow the way we plan, but new growth is still possible. Even when it's exhausting. Even when it's hard.

This episode is not only about the lessons from nature but also about how can we shift our thinking so we are not always walking around frustrated at the things that go wrong in life. 

Let's get noticing together!

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Please Note: This podcast is about personal sharing, not professional advice. So if you're going through something please reach out to a professional who can really help. I've added some resources to my podcast homepage, so make sure to check those out.https://www.mateusstudios.com/podcast/
 

In this episode of Noticing the Ordinary, I’m sharing a quick morning note about something that’s been happening to me a lot lately: waking up with this anxious “buzz” in my chest, even when everything seems fine.

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Please Note: This podcast is about personal sharing, not professional advice. So if you're going through something please reach out to a professional who can really help. I've added some resources to my podcast homepage, so make sure to check those out.https://www.mateusstudios.com/podcast/
 

Welcome to Noticing the Ordinary! This is my first, unscripted (as all of them will be!)  share the excitement of launching this podcast and what you can expect. 

Thanks so much for being here!

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Noticing the Ordinary is produced by Michele Mateus.
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Please Note: This podcast is about personal sharing, not professional advice. So if you're going through something please reach out to a professional who can really help. I've added some resources to my podcast homepage, so make sure to check those out.https://www.mateusstudios.com/podcast/