The Best Podcast

Today’s podcast is the fourth in a series of five readings of the newest article on my blog (mattbest.net/theplatform/quarter-one-2023), which is my reflection on the first quarter of 2023. In this episode, I speak about how we’re not responsible for others’ shame and guilt to the nature of our being and the illusion of free will. I hope you find it to be a valuable set of learnings and continue t...

Today’s podcast is the third in a series of readings of the newest article on my blog (mattbest.net/theplatform/quarter-one-2023), which is my reflection on the first quarter of 2023. In this episode, I speak about being cautious of unearned wisdom to the importance of building your identity around non-physical characteristics. I hope you find it to be a valuable set of learnings and continue to t...

Today’s podcast is the second in a series of readings of the newest article on my blog (mattbest.net/theplatform/quarter-one-2023), which is my reflection on the first quarter of 2023. In this episode, I speak about the value of societies further examining the effectiveness of their consequences to our responsibility to navigate all of the feelings that we experience without shaming ourselves for...

Today marks the beginning of my longest and most dense quarterly review to date. I kick it off by discussing the value of writing and revisiting our values, then I move to some points on awareness, intentionality, and flow. There is much more to come, so I hope you stick around for the coming episodes. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

I was recently recommended a new album to listen to by an artist named NF. One of the songs on the album is called HAPPY. The theme of the song is something I really appreciated, so I wanted to share some thoughts on it with you all here. I hope you enjoy it and find it to be a valuable message. Thank you for listening. It means so much to me. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Gabi and I just had a really interesting conversation about the opportunities that social media now presents. I couldn’t resist coming to the podcast to share some of those takeaways, which align a great deal with what this podcast is and represents. Social media is a place that holds real professional opportunities, and it needs to be taken seriously. I share more of my thoughts on this here, whi...

While I was traveling in Europe, I read The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera. It inspired me to think about the weight that is present in life, from what we do to what we say to how we show up as people. It was a lot to mentally digest, so I wanted to take some time to share some of those reflections here. I hope you find some value in them. Thank you for listening. As always, Much L...

Today’s podcast is a recording of a special piece I recently wrote and released on my blog, which you can find at Mattbest.net/theplatform/euthanasia. It is, as the title states, a heavy story, but one I believe is incredibly human and valuable for us to wrestle with as people. I hope the message and feelings get across to you. I am so grateful to those of you who listen, especially to this episod...

Gabi and I recently spoke to a researcher about our multicultural relationship, which sparked a lot of curious reflections and realizations. One of those is how the nature of our relationship opens us up to being more curious and humble toward each other, which I believe doesn’t require the presence of multiple cultures in a relationship to feel and express. I hope you find it to be an interesting...

Today’s podcast is an update on where my head currently is after these last few weeks of travel. I’m back in Brazil after traveling through Europe for a couple of weeks, which has brought with it a lot to think about and work through internally. I take some time to share that experience here in this status update. I hope you enjoy it and find it to be valuable. Thanks for listening. As always, Muc...

Today’s podcast is from a song by Jon Bellion that I love called “Stupid Deep.” I’ve found the message to be really valuable for so many young people around my age who I’ve met on my journey through life, which is why I wanted to share some of my thoughts on it here in a more open manner. I hope you enjoy it and find it to be a valuable message, too. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast is a vulnerable one. I share the details of a recent conversation I had with my wife in which I asked for feedback and she provided it. It was a really important point for me to wrestle with, which is why I wanted to share it here, as perhaps others can relate to this position. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast is a summary of a common theme in some important conversations I’ve had over the last few days. Although it can appear to be a tough task, we have so much power over becoming who we want to be. I articulate the first step to this and a process for how to make progress with this in this episode, which I hope you find to be useful and valuable. Thanks for listening. As always, Much L...

Today’s podcast is about identity and how the language we speak can affect who we are. Many only speak one language, and in this case, the contents of this episode offer an opportunity for what a second language could do for you. For those who speak multiple languages, it is an opportunity for reflection and self-understanding. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and...

Today’s podcast stems from an iconic scene from the movie Good Will Hunting. It’s a conversation between Sean (the therapist) and Will (the protagonist) in which Sean breaks down a previous interaction with Will and checkmates him in a way with his authenticity and care. It’s a scene that has taught me so much, so I wanted to take a moment to share it with you here. Thanks for listening. As always...

For most, weddings mean thank you notes. Ours was no different. These thank you notes prompt a great deal of reflection. In writing these notes, I’ve realized how special it is to reflect on the gratitude we hold for others. I share more about this in today’s episode, which I hope you enjoy and find to be thought provoking. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast is a reflection on what I’ve come to understand weddings and marriage to be. It’s a symbol, not a culmination. I hope you enjoy and can resonate with the message here. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast opens the door to a topic I spoke about long ago. Alcohol use is so pervasive to the point where we sometimes don’t even see it because it’s so normalized. My experience in relation to this has been unique, as I haven’t drunk alcohol since I was 6. I share that experience and my conclusions in today’s episode. Thank you for taking the time to listen. As always, Much Love ❤️ and ple...

Today’s podcast is a special one for me. Gabi and I set out to have a totally different conversation, but ended up having this one, in which we dug into her anxiety, thoughts and feelings in social situations, traumas that may have built those aspects of herself, and how to process them. It was a beautiful interaction and really highlights the many characteristics I appreciate about her. I hope yo...

Today’s podcast is inspired by a conversation I had with Gabi at the gym about making workout plans and routines. It’s easy to look around at others and try to do what they do, but it’s not a guarantee that this is the best thing you could do or if it would even work for you. Instead, I recommend we look to the evidence base out there to help inform how we construct our fitness protocols. There ar...

Today’s podcast digs into an important tool for building self-worth that I’ve incorporated pretty deeply into my personal operating system. Compassion, understanding, removing the ego, and comprehending the nature of who we are and how we come to be in this world are not easy tasks, but they are simple and doable. I talk through what I mean by that in this episode, which I hope you find to be valu...

After not posting for nearly two years, I’ve returned to social media for a reflection on the time that has passed since that last post. I touch on my journaling habits, my relationship, struggling with my identity, and my appreciation for Gabi. It was a set of special words for me, which I hope you can perceive in this episode. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast’s roots lie in my wedding experience over the weekend. There is definitely a strong social norm against men crying in public. I’ve felt it since I was a very young boy, and recent reflections over the past few years have helped me to understand that crying is independent of strength (depending on how it’s handled). We can be sensitive without losing our strength. I share more about...

Gabi and I are officially married. A week ago, we spent some time together to talk about it in a fun, wandering conversation. Our love is such a beautiful thing. I can’t wait to see what this eternity ahead brings about for us. I hope you enjoy this and stick around for future conversations to come. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast marks the end of a 5-part series reviewing my fourth quarter of 2022 (http://mattbest.net/theplatform/quarter-four-2022). In this episode, I speak about topics from the value of writing in testing the coherence of our thoughts to the importance of small adjustments in comparison to massive flips in life. I hope you find it to be a valuable set of learnings and that you are inspired...