DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, create, and communicate. But here's a question most people aren't asking... Who gets to shape what AI becomes? This week, Mitch sits down with executive coach, bestselling author, and AI thought leader Erica Rooney for a conversation that's about much more than technology. Together they explore why everyday users, especially women, have a unique...

What if one of the most important skills for your next chapter isn't leadership, strategy, or even communication? What if it's negotiation? Whether it's asking for what you want, setting healthy boundaries, leading a team, or navigating a new season of life, you're negotiating more often than you realize.  In this episode, Mitch sits down with negotiation expert, attorney, bestselling author, and...

What do a Marine, SWAT leader, entrepreneur, CEO, bestselling author, investor, and podcast host all have in common? In this episode, you'll find out... because they're all the same person. This week, Mitch sits down with Adam Contos, former CEO of RE/MAX Holdings and host of the Start With A Win podcast, for a conversation about success, purpose, reinvention, and why your best chapter may still b...

Ever feel like something is shifting… but you can't quite explain it? Not because anything is wrong. Not because you've failed. Not because life is falling apart. In fact, maybe the opposite is true. Maybe you've built a good life. You've worked hard. You've accomplished meaningful things. You're grateful for what you've created. And yet… lately you've felt a tug. A pull. A tension. A whisper that...

What if the dream you worked so hard to build… is now also the thing slowly draining you? DREAM THINK DO favorite Jess Ekstrom returns to the podcast for her THIRD appearance - and this might be our deepest conversation yet. You probably know Jess as the founder of Headbands of Hope, the company she launched out of her dorm room that went on to impact millions of lives around the world. Since then...

What happens when you wake up one day and realize you've spent years helping build everyone else's dream… but quietly lost yourself in the process? This week, Mitch Matthews sits down with entrepreneur, designer, craftsman, and Imperfects founder, Mike Lynch... for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, creativity, entrepreneurship, identity, and what it really means to build something meanin...

What if you could actually train your brain to perform better… no matter your age, background, or current memory struggles? This week, Mitch Matthews sits down with 6-time USA Memory Champion, world-record holder, speaker, and bestselling author for a fascinating (and wildly practical) conversation on how to train your brain for peak performance. And here's the surprising part: Nelson says he wasn...

What if your team's biggest problem… ISN'T behavior? What if it's belief? Seriously. Because in this conversation, workplace culture expert Dr. Jessica Kriegel drops one of the most important leadership truths we've heard on DREAM THINK DO in a LONG time: "People act in alignment with their beliefs." BOOM. And once you hear her unpack that idea… you'll never think about leadership, accountability,...

Tap on the top of your head, my friend. (Yes. Seriously. Right now. Unless you're driving.) That right there… is either your best friend or your worst critic. Your greatest cheerleader or your worst enemy. And YOU get to decide which one. Nobody else. In this powerful conversation, Wendy Valentine breaks down how the voice inside your head is either building you up or quietly tearing you down… and...

Trust is the new currency. And in today's world - whether you're leading a team, building a business, or navigating relationships - your ability to build and sustain trust might be your most valuable asset. In this powerful conversation, Mick Hunt breaks down how emotional intelligence leadership is the foundation for creating real trust… and real impact. Mick is the host of the top 0.1% podcast M...

450 episodes. Over 337 hours of conversations and interviews. Thousands of hours of research. And if Mitch Matthews had to boil all of it down to one game-changing practice?  It would be this: The Subtle Art of Noticing. In this milestone solo episode, Mitch reflects on what 450 episodes of Dream Think Do have taught him and he lands on a concept that's been quietly showing up in almost every DTD...

If you've ever gone from calm… to full-blown "Formula 1-level" worry in 2.6 seconds flat… this episode is for you. In this powerful (and very personal) solo episode, Mitch opens up about his lifelong battle with worry - from illnesses as a kid… to becoming really good at hiding anxiety as an adult… to the wake-up call that finally made him say, "Enough." But this isn't a "just don't worry about it...

She's back! In this episode, I'm joined once again by Jheri South, a master ADHD coach, mom of 7 neurodivergent kids, and passionate advocate for helping people turn ADHD into a true superpower.  This time, we're going deeper - talking about how ADHD impacts emotional regulation, especially when our dreams don't happen as fast as we'd hoped. We explore how to recover from disappointment, how the A...

What if the biggest thing holding you back from your next breakthrough isn't a lack of strategy… but a lack of attention ? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of DREAM THINK DO , Mitch sits down with Mae Yoshikawa - writer, yogi, teacher, TEDx speaker, and founder of Kizuki Journaling - for a conversation that challenges how we think about awareness, action, and big dreams. Mae shares how t...

What do you get when you mix adventure, leather, legacy, and a black lab named Blue? You get today's incredible guest: Dave Munson , founder and CEO of Saddleback Leather Co. Dave's story is as rugged and wild as the bags his company is known for. It all started with a single sketch in a Mexican leather shop and has grown into a globally recognized brand with customers who are passionate about qua...

We're talking with executive coach, entrepreneur, and all-around epic human Travis Ensley about how to design a life you actually want to be living .  And guess what? It all starts with 4 deceptively simple - but powerful - questions that Travis has been using with himself, his family, and now the high-level leaders he coaches. We dig into: What these 4 questions are Why they actually work (no flu...

We're kicking off the new year with something that's become a DREAM THINK DO tradition: RESET WEEK! That's right - this isn't about boring resolutions that barely last 48 hours. This is about real, sustainable momentum. In this solo episode, Mitch Matthews is back at the mic (refreshed from some unplugged "cabin" time!) and walking you through a 5-step strategy to reset your mindset, your goals, a...

In this short and heartfelt episode… Mitch Matthews is keeping it simple but powerful. It's a mini-episode, just 15 minutes… but it's packed with a mindset shift that could transform your holidays (and maybe even your new year!). As we dive into this season that's often full, fast, and a little frantic… we wanted to offer you a concept that's helping Mitch to stay grounded, present, and joy-filled...

An Interview with former Navy SEAL, CEO & bestselling author Brent Gleeson In this powerful episode, Mitch Matthews sits down with Brent Gleeson - former Navy SEAL, CEO, and bestselling author - to dive into the mindset, routines, and values that allow you to go ALL IN on what matters most, even during the most chaotic of times… (even the holidays!). With insights from Brent's new book ALL IN: The...

An interview with Olympic Medalist, Author, & Design Thinker John K. Coyle What if your next breakthrough wasn't about fixing your weaknesses… but doubling down on your strengths ? This week on DREAM THINK DO , Mitch sits down with John K. Coyle - an Olympic silver medalist turned Fortune 500 exec, design thinking expert, and Emmy-winning analyst - to explore what happens when you stop trying to f...

In this inspiring and deeply authentic episode, Mitch sits down with someone he recently shared the TEDx stage with - Dr. Angela Walker Franklin . Dr. Franklin is the President and CEO of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences , and not only is she the first woman and first person of color to hold that role in the university's 125+ year history… she's also a licensed clinical psycholog...

In this episode, Mitch sits down with the brilliant and bold Dr. Julia Garcia - a psychologist, behavioral researcher, and the author of the powerful new book, The 5 Habits of Hope .  With 20+ years of experience working with students, educators, CEOs, and entire communities to create space for hope , Dr. J brings the science and the soul - blending tactical tools with raw honesty and deep life ex...

We've got an inspiring and eye-opening conversation for you this week as Mitch sits down with Shawn D. Nelson - the founder and CEO of LoveSac.  If the name sounds familiar, it should. LoveSac has become a billion-dollar disruptor in the furniture space, known for their ultra-comfy bean bags and their game-changing modular couches that are built to last a lifetime. But long before LoveSac became a...

In this solo episode, Mitch Matthews shares an honest, behind-the-scenes story that started with a season of struggle, turned into a desperate idea… and accidentally launched a movement that's now inspired thousands of people to get clear on their big dreams and goals and move forward with courage and clarity.  You'll hear about the surprising origin of the very first Big Dream Gathering - an expe...

What if you could actually feel good about money? Not just make more of it - but feel less stress, more clarity, and a sense of freedom around your finances?  That's exactly what we're talking about this week with our guest, John Kennedy . He's a Certified Financial Planner, yes… but his superpower is helping people unpack the emotional side of money, build simple systems that work, and finally ta...