Today’s podcast revisits a topic covered in October of 2018 in an episode called “Get Quiet”, as it’s an extremely relevant discussion in a time of greater isolation than we’ve experienced in recent memory. I hope you enjoy this fresh perspective. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast is an absolute fireball of passionate discourse. It is a topic I care so deeply about, which I hope you can sense in my voice. I posed myself the question - “What should we do to make people happier in society?” I took my best shot at answering it, although I do fully realize it is a daunting question to take on. Nevertheless, I hope that you find my answer to be insightful and thought provoking. If you liked the podcast, give it a rating and a recommendation on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts. It would mean a lot to me. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

In his autobiography, Gandhi discusses the principle of Ahimsa extensively. It is a principle that holds great power of we can apply it correctly. It is also a principle which has a great deal of importance in a time like this. Tune in to hear what Ahimsa is and the ways in which we can apply it. This is an impassioned dialogue, and I hope you can sense it in my voice. I hope that you find this intensity to be justified by the end of the episode. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

In one of the greatest moments of uncertainty I’ve observed in the world in my lifetime, I took the time to write this piece, which you can find on my blog (mattbest.net/theplatform). It’s been utterly challenging to make sense of it all, but I hope that the questions I posed here and the subsequent reflection provide some guidance. If you liked the podcast, feel free to give it a comment and a rating on whatever podcast platform you use. Your thoughts and your support mean the world to me. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

This podcast is a changeup. It is short in quantity of time, yet profound in its potential meaning if its message is taken seriously. Tune in to hear what it’s all about. Happy Sunday. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

The term “validation” is thrown around quite frequently, especially in the realms of psychology and emotion. But what do the words “valid” and “validation” really mean? Are they precise enough to be used properly as a tool for the improvement of the self? These are questions I contend with in today’s episode, which I hope you find to be thoughtful, intriguing, meaningful, and “valid.” Thanks so much for tuning in and for your support. It means so much to me. If you like this podcast, please give it a rating and comment on whatever podcast platform you use. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

This episode is DENSE... but it is a ride of thoughtfulness and intrigue. The topic of wealth and happiness is a fascinating one to me, and I wanted invest time into discussing it here on the podcast. I start with talking about a fundamental paper by Kahneman and Deaton (2010) on the topic, and then proceed to dive into its many implications. I hope that you enjoy this dialogue and that it provides you with some valuable knowledge and reflection. Thank you for listening and for your attention. It means so so much to me. If you liked the podcast, please consider giving it a rating and comment on whatever platform you use. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

We live in a world with no shortage of stimulation and opportunities to engage in endless activities. This means that we also live in a world with no shortage of distraction from the self. Is this societal structure beneficial for us? Or should we be attempting to return to a world of more boredom for better answers? I discuss this in today’s podcast, which I sincerely hope you enjoy! If you liked it, give it a recommendation and rating on whatever podcast platform you use. It would mean a lot to me. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

What can we learn from a former prisoner of war’s experience in isolation during the Vietnam War? Well, the answer is a lot if you ask me. In a time where so many of us may feel or have felt more isolated than ever, there are ways to make the most of it and to come out with a smile on the other side. That’s the focus of today’s podcast. I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening. It means the world to me. As always, Much Love ❤️.