Mindful Conversations with Matt & Rob

In this episode Dr. Rob and Matt chat about what Toxic Positivity is versus authentic positivity.  The definition for this concept is... "Toxic positivity is the act of avoiding, suppressing, or rejecting negative emotions or experiences. This may take the form of denying your own emotions or someone else denying your emotions, insisting on  positive thinking instead." - Sasha Heinz Ph. D., MAPP

In this Christmas season we each have our own reality of how we navigate through the "merry" or "not so merry" parts of this holiday time.  Matt and Rob share their own thoughts about how they balance both sides of this coin regarding their journey of this Christmas season.  

When you think about the word boundary, you might have an image of a fence or of a border come to your mind. The fence might be used to keep two things separate from each other or to provide protection from another entity.  Dr. Rob and Matt discuss the concept of setting and maintaining boundaries in life and relationship.  We hope you enjoy this conversation! 

Have you ever been in a situation and something a person says or does causes a "reaction" in you?  That might have been a trigger.  In this episode Matt and Rob chat about what triggers are, where they are rooted in, and how to manage them.  We hope you find this conversation useful as you consider triggers in your own life.  

In this part 2 episode of Mindful Conversations on being trauma informed, Dr. Rob and Matt continue the conversation with Anne Smith and explore the principles of connection when seeking to understand a person and their trauma history.  

In this episode of Mindful Conversations Matt and Rob are joined by Ann Smith from Trauma Free World.  Ann has been working around the globe helping to train and inform people on how to be trauma informed.  She brings a wealth of information to this conversation about being trauma informed and how to understand the different perspectives that relate to this topic.   

In this episode Matt and Rob discuss the concept of the Hard Side of Love.  Often we think of love as something that is soft, cozy and sweet.  However, love also has a side to it that is more difficult to understand and accept - sometimes love is "hard" to understand.  We hope that this conversation will help you better understand the full context of love.  

Have you ever said in an argument, "we will just have to accept that agree to disagree"?  Most of us have at one time or another, right?! In this second part of this series matt, Rob and Cliff continue their conversation on the transformative effect of learning how to accept that disagreement is not an "end" but rather a "beginning." 

Have you ever said in an argument, "we will just have to accept that we just don't agree!"? Most of us have at one time or another, right?! In this episode Matt, Rob and Cliff have a conversation on the transformative effect of learning how to accept that disagreement is not an "end" but rather a "beginning." This perspective can have a significant and long lasting change in relationships. 

Dr. Rob and Matt discuss how narcissism is today's second hand smoke.  People are referring to narcissistic tendencies in their relationships more so today than ever before.  The world we live in basically supports and rewards narcissistic people.  Listen in to this podcast listen in on Matt and Rob discuss their thoughts on this cultural "second hand smoke."

Mindful Conversations with Matt and Rob record this episode live in Freudenstadt, Germany!!  Two very special guests join Matt in this episode, Ilva from Latvia and Rafi from Austria. We enjoyed a mindful conversation seeking to better understand how europe is seeking renewed authenticity. We hope you enjoy this super fun conversation! 

Dr. Rob and Matt are joined by Ashley to discuss the difference between happiness and pleasure.  Happiness is a core human desire and we pursue the state of being happy in a variety of different ways.  Pleasure on the other hand has a little different DNA.  Listen in to this chat and consider your own thoughts on happiness and pleasure.  

In this third episode Matt and Rob conclude their conversation on the use of digital technology and how it is impacting our mental health and other parts of our lives.  

Matt, Rob and Sandy Wiederhold, MD continue the conversation on digital dilemma in our current culture.  In this part 2 episode the focus turns toward how the brain is influenced by the pattern of behavior a person chooses.  Is there such a thing as digital addiction? Listen to this episode and join the conversation.  

Do you remember your first cell phone?  How about when you launched into your first social media experience?  In this episode Matt and Rob discuss the trend of digital usage and how it may be literally shaping our minds, relationships, and culture at large.  Special guest Sandy Wiederhold, MD joins the conversation to provide insight from a paediatrician point of view of how digital consumption is...

Dr. Rob and Matt are joined with special guest Melanie to have a conversation about family.  All of us have family experiences and stories to tell.  We all have a unique family structure and dynamics that have, in a large part, shaped who we are today.  Tune into this episode and consider the thoughts shared.  

Matt and Rob have a conversation about what it means to be on a life journey they term the "Long-Haul."  Whether the long-haul struggle is dealing with long-term issues such as prolonged health problems, a difficult relationship, or just the difficulty of lack of an unrealized hope or dream... these all represent challenges that often times are a part of our life.  Listen in and join the conversat...

Emotions and feelings are something that all people have yet many people don't really understand them.  In this mindful conversation, Matt and Rob share their thoughts on what emotions and feelings are and how to better understand them.  

During this holiday season our time spent with family often times is good and pleasurable.  However, sometimes it is challenging and just downright difficult.  In this episode of Mindful Conversations Matt and Rob are joined by Ashley and Elizabeth to share thoughts on family dynamics during the holidays.  

Matt and Cliff (Rob had the day off) have a conversation about the tradition of Thanksgiving, family, friends and food.  In their conversation they discuss the idea of presence in the moment of all the festivities.  Listen in and join the conversation! 

In this part three conversation about the abuse of power, Rob, Matt, Ryan and Miah finish the conversation of what the abuse of power means to them.  Next steps and healing is center to this conversation and how you can find your voice to begin telling your story.  

In this part 2 of the Abuse of Power, Matt and Rob have a conversation with special guest Ryan regarding his own story of abuse.  Miah Cook (Rob's son) joins the conversation as well!  

In this episode Matt and Rob welcome special guest Ryan Murphy to the conversation on the abuse of power.  Based on the conversation in episode 17 regarding trust and respect - Matt, Rob and Ryan dive into the thoughts about how authority and power are used, misused and abused in relationships, workplaces, and other parts of our communities.  

Matt and Rob in this episode of Mindful Conversations have a conversation on the issue of trust and respect. 

Matt, Rob and Cliff finish their conversation regarding Clean Language and metaphors.  This concept is not easy to understand but is worth the time to consider as integrating clean language concepts may improve effectiveness in communication. Thanks for listening!