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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 ❤️.

Today’s podcast is a recording of a recent post I put out on social media about my experiences with love, highlighting my most recent endeavor. Writing this out was particularly meaningful for me, and I hope that comes out in this episode. I hope you enjoy it and can take something from it. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care

Today’s podcast is a return to a format that debuted in episode 222 - Q&A! The questions were pulled from a list of questions to ponder that is housed on my website (mattbest.net/thoughts). I hope you enjoy this format and the reflections that arise from it! If you like the podcast, PLEASE give it a rating and submit a review on whatever podcast platform you use. It would mean the world to me. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Well... that was intense. Today’s episode was quite a heavy one, but also an absolutely necessary one. Telling the truth and prioritizing the truth has become a central tenet of my life over the last few years. This was by no means an easy process, but it was so worthwhile. This is the tale of my experiences with lying, how it affected me, and why I’m now so convinced that telling the truth and not lying is the best way forward. As I said in the podcast, PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR REACTIONS! [email protected]. An email from you would mean the world to me. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

The topic of improving ourselves is something about which I find myself thinking quite often, yet it is not something I have discussed much recently on the podcast. Yet I think that now more than ever, we need to have these thoughts and actions in the forefront of our minds. This episode is impassioned and strong, and reasonably so. I hope that you can take something from it and take a step to make your life better, and to make the lives of those around you better as well. You are more than capable. You listening to this means so much to me. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

In today’s episode, I take the hard venture into discussing the current state of the world in which we are living. These thoughts were brief, but I felt they had to be expressed in some way given the magnitude of the situation. If you want to hear more from me about this, please email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.