Episodes

  • Ordinary People-Ness
    24 Oct 2026

    What can Donald Sutherland and Tim Hutton teach us about 'gratitude'? In this episode, Matthew talks about the impact a movie had on his attempt to not beat himself up too much.

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    15 min
  • Say The Words
    20 Sep 2026

    In this episode, Matthew talks about arm pain, feeling under-appreciated, and coping with stress....BUT also remembering to do one thing without regard for re-payment or recognition.

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    22 min
  • Elementary, My Dear Watson
    8 Aug 2026

    In this episode, Matthew shares how the great Sherlock Holmes can help us focus on what's important...and how to be grateful FOR it.

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    16 min
  • Easy Breezy
    5 Jul 2026

    In this episode, Matthew reflects on how a solitary, lonesome trek through dangerously hot weather could spark a momentary appreciation of an unexpected meteorological 'gift'.

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    26 min
  • C'mon...Let's Gaman
    6 Jun 2026

    In this episode, Matthew talks about accidentally finding the Japanese concept of 'gaman'...how Fr. Fick showed him it, indirectly, years ago...and why it's imperative that he try to practice it.

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    14 min
  • The View From The Island
    18 Apr 2026

    In this episode, Matthew struggled to keep it together on a day-to-day basis. The island beckons.

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    19 min
  • Just Wait It'll Change
    4 Apr 2026

    In this episode, Matthew gets stuck on the idea of 'impermanence', and wonders if anything can free the wheel from spinning in the mud.

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    19 min
  • Just A Little Pat
    10 Mar 2026

    Matthew ruminates on how a slight grain of acknowledgement can sometimes make all the difference.

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    23 min