Mindful Conversations with Matt & Rob

In this episode Dr Rob and Matt discuss the new opportunities that have been afforded to the Response Care Center. Over the past 19 years this agency has served this community faithfully and is looking forward to new opportunities to expand services.  Listen to this episode and join us in being mindful of the opportunities that are before us as we grow into our future.  

In this episode Matt and Rob explore the "otherside of Christmas."  Many of use are on one side of the coin or the other.  Merry is not always, "merry."  Listen in to better understand which side of Christmas you may be on.  

In this episode of Mindful Conversations with Matt and Rob the thought of, "what is to blame?"  Rob shares his own story of his diagnosis of ADHD and describes how he learned how not to associate with his condition in order to live forward in his life and to pursue higher education. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to dominate our everyday lives at a very quick pace.  It is both intriguing and terrifying at the same time.  In this episode of Mindful Conversations, Dr Rob and Matt will discuss their considerations for the use of AI and both professional and personal ways.

In this episode of Mindful Conversations, Matt and Rob are joined by their friend, Jim Mitchell.  The conversation revolves around their own individual stories of identity formation over life to current age.  

In this podcast episode of Mindful Conversations, Matt and Rob share their thoughts on what kinds of help people generally seek after.  Listen in and see if this conversation creates some interesting thoughts on helping! 

In this episode, Dr. Rob and Matt share what research is saying about the role of nature on health and wellbeing. Tune into this mindful conversation and consider how a simple walk can have a significant impact on your overall wellbeing. 

In this episode of Mindful Conversations with Matt and Rob, the topic of practicing wellness is the topic of conversation.  Practicing wellness should be a daily routine, and considering the Wellness Wheel can help better understand the balance of wellness.  Listen in and continue this conversation in your own circle.  

Join Matt and Rob for their first podcast of the 2025 season!  The conversation in this episode will discuss how identity is both formed and cluttered with the way the tide of life flows.  Listen in and consider how this topic may relate to your life.  

It is important to spend time considering your story!  Learning how to pay attention to your narrative of the life you are living will, most likely, define how your life unfolds.  Your life is a story worth telling!  Listen in to today's episode as Matt and Rob share thoughts on their story from this past summer.  

Authenticity is one of the core aspects of human identity and it is cultivated in intentional ways with love and respect for self and others.  In this episode of Mindful Conversations Matt is joined by Cliff and Amanda.  As a play therapist, Amanda's perspective is so key to the this topic of authenticity.  As she states in the episode, "The book of one's identity and the formation of authenticity...

What's the difference between fun and enjoyment?  That's a question that Matt, Rob and Ashley consider in this episode of Mindful Conversations.  Come have fun with us as we unpack this topic! 

Matt and Rob are joined by Matt's oldest daughter, Kaylan Hayman.  In this conversation Matt, Rob and Kaylan discuss the parent and adult child relationship.  Lot's of good conversation points in this episode.  

Have you ever been "triggered" by what someone said or did? Or, maybe you have been triggered by being in a certain location.  In this episode, Rob and Matt have a conversation about triggers and how they manifest and how to better understand them.  

The new year is a great time to set your mindset toward reaching your goals.  In this podcast Rob and Matt are join by Travis to discuss how to become your ideal self in just "seven easy steps"... Right?  Listen in to this conversation to learn how true this is or isn't. 

How does faith and wellness go together as it relates to the holidays? Matt and Rob share their thoughts about how they connect faith and wellness while navigating through this current season of Christmas.  Hope you find this conversation entertaining and useful! 

The holidays can be met with great anticipation of joy and peace... and for others the holidays can be a journey of difficulty and challenge.  Listen in to this conversation with Matt, Rob and Cliff on their thoughts about how to approach the holidays with a realistic perspective. 

Summer is over and a new season is in play now.  Rhythms are common in each person's life and they can be both external and internal.  Listen to this conversation that Rob and Matt have about their own rhythms of life and how they have navigated this past season of life.  

In this episode Matt and Rob are joined by Jennifer to discuss their thoughts on understanding teenage years.  

Matt, Rob and Cliff discuss the concept of acceptance in this episode of Mindful Conversations.  We often experience challenges that make it difficult to come to a state of acceptance.  In this conversation the guys explore what acceptance is and how to consider moving in that direction for wellness.  

Matt and Dr. Rob are joined by Ashley Trieu to have a conversation regarding how to deal with chronic conditions.  Often times people deal with issues that represent chronic health. This can be challenging seeking how to understand and deal with all the challenges that are associated with the condition.  This conversation addresses this from a personal perspective. 

In this episode Matt and Dr. Rob have a conversation about the four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized.     

In this episode Matt and Rob are joined by Brenda Mitchell to discuss the missing link in resiliency in children.  Brenda shares her thoughts that children don't always bounce back from difficulty and trauma. They discuss how attachment is the key to helping kids (and adults) to stay connected and to grow through challenges.  

In this episode of Mindful Conversations Matt and Rob talk about the ABC's of parenting - Accepting, Believing and Connecting with your children.  Tune in and join the conversation! 

In episode 41 Matt and Rob discuss the very real need for resiliency in life and work.  There's no question that we, as a community, have been through much adversity in the past three years and it doesn't seem to be letting up much.  However, we can learn to be resilient and "bounce" back from the tough things we a people experience.   Matt and Rob share the vision for the Resilient Conference bei...