Gratitude Journal

Wanna go for a ride? In this episode, Matthew breaks open the bicycle helmet, turns on the small lav microphone, and embarks on the Freedom Trail, taking you with him as he discusses the value of the 'what-if' moment.

First 'good', then 'bad'. Then back to 'good', and then returning to 'bad'. In this episode, Matthew uses 'celebration' and 'loss' as entry-points into a discussion on 'duality', and how the 'yin and yang' of our lives are indirectly dependent on each other!

'Indians', 'Wahoo', and a lifetime of baseball memories! In this episode, Matthew says 'goodbye' to his beloved baseball team, reflects on the difficulty of new beginnings, and why 'baseball' is still the greatest game ever invented.

Did that person thank you?  In this episode, Matthew ponders the reasons we do what we do and the impact on our 'gratitude expectations'.

'Solitude' vs 'Being Alone'.  How much of a difference is there? And in the midst of bone-crushing loneliness, can any gratitude be found? That's next, in the episode of the 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast! 

Your house is burning down...what do you take? What's most important? Is this episode, Matthew gives thought to the things of 'value' and the things of value that we may even part with, so that other can derive value from them. Is it even possible?

Anyone ever help you 'change direction'? Anyone force you off the road you were on? Was it for the better? Or worse? In this episode, Matthew chats about the people who helped him 'veer off course', and the effect that that fork in the road had on his life.

Either/or? Could be or could not be?  Can 'past' be 'present' again? In this episode, Matthew reflects on being appreciated by former employers, consuming exceptional pizza, and carving up the roads on a Triumph...but maybe not in that order.  If things like these can no longer be experienced, is being grateful that we had the chance to have them in our life enough?

When crap turns to...not-so-crappy?  In this episode, Matthew ponders the 'bad'...and how, potentially, we can dig deeper to find the 'good'.  Just maybe.

Prior to hitting the road for his sister's wedding, Matthew urges subscribers and non-listeners alike: get vaccine, people!

Can a nun lay the groundwork for standing up for yourself? In this episode, Matthew gives 'gratitude props' to Sister Mary Dorothy, the young, intelligent nun who encouraged questioning the teacher and the teachings.

Can 'memory foam' mold is in to being more grateful? Matthew throws back the covers on 'the bed', in this episode of 'The Gratitude Journal Podcast'.

A needle in the arm...a gift?  In this episode, Matthew explores how this controversial 3 seconds of pain could be a life-giving early Holiday gift!

When he was young, he didn't care. But now he does! In this episode, Matthew uses his temporary (hopefully) lower back pain to express gratitude for what we don't normally acknowledge nearly as much as we should: our health.

In this episode, Matthew reels off several seemingly small events that should get more 'gratitude consideration'...sometimes the things that might go unnoticed!

In this episode, Matthew discusses the role of those 'bare essentials' that we sometimes over look and fairly to appreciate.

Can we 'train' to be a better empath? In this episode, Matthew recounts his failings to be empathetic. And he uses...Plato...to hopefully be better at placing himself in someone's shoes.

Sounds strange, but can you feel grateful...for being bummed out? In this episode, Matthew talks about his ongoing battle with depression and why progress might be measured with how grateful we feel for the help we get.

Sometimes all it takes is '1%' to make all the difference! In this episode, Matthew discusses a recent episode where time was of the essence, and a small sliver of opportunity was enough to avert disaster.  'Gratitude' abounds!

Are you kind? The Grateful Dead asked this question, as does Matthew.  In this episode, he ponders the connection between 'gratitude' and 'generosity', and dives in to a more penetrating inquiry: "Does it all start with being kind to yourself?"

Can you reel off FIVE things that you're grateful for because of the pandemic? Matthew goes in depth on his list, in this latest episode of the 'Gratitude Journal' podcast!

Our brain is a complex organism. Can we control it? Does its multi-functioning, simultaneously-operating brilliance need to be 'roped in' from time to time? Matthew ponders motorcycles, Alzheimer's, and the medulla, in this episode of the Gratitude Journal podcast.

In this special episode of 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast, Matthew chats with his first guest, fellow long-time Ohio broadcaster and content-creator Steve Kelly.  Steve shares his unique perspective on his experience working as an entrepreneur, the singular challenges he faces, and how he uncovers the space to dig deep in order to find grateful moments in his journey.

Is it admirable to want to be 'unremarkable'? In this episode, Matthew hypothesizes about our quest to have the 'shared experience', and how being unremarkable may in fact make us very special.

In this latest episode, Matthew further explores the 'body of work', and how our actions can knowingly (or unknowingly) affect one or more people.