Be Kind. Be Positive. Be Yourself.
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsThree simple phrases. One main idea. I just want to connect with people using the ideas of a positive mindset, kind lifestyle, and the challenge of being yourself. If you decide to listen and become part of the “Be Kind. Be Positive. Be Yourself” community, then I am forever grateful from the bottom of my heart.
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Episodes
Erasing Your Whiteboard
May 02, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThere was an idea that I learned about while I was in college. It came to me again just recently. I wanted to share this idea with you and expand on it when it comes to how to support our own mental health. Also, happy Mental Health Awareness Month! I have linked a few websites below that I find very helpful. You deserve to be here! with love, Matthew National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ --- Suppor...
River of Well-Being
April 25, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBI recently read an idea from the book The Whole-Brain Child and it talked about the idea of a "river of well-being". This was an idea that seemed really clear to me and I want to share it with you in episode 117. Where do you find yourself on the river? Ask yourself this question, without judgment, and let's see where we take it from there! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Being In Tune With Our Mental
April 18, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBTrying meditation was something I never gave much thought to. Recently, that changed. In episode 116 I wanted to share the start of meditation for me and how it feels so far. Beyond just meditation, the overarching theme of mental health is something we need to take care of for ourselves. I hope you have a lovely day! Below is the link to the guided meditation video I use each morning! Meditation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OccjH_2ddQc&list=PLDmjRTAXSaoM0YjLUI402POtvuueT9Nh9 ---...
Three Steps That Help Me with Perspective
April 11, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBKeeping things in perspective isn't always possible. For me, in 2018, it wasn't possible at all. Fast forward to 2021 and I feel personal growth inside me. I'm not an expert and I have a lot of growing left to do (I believe for life), but can feel the light inside me. I wanted to share three things that helped me with my growth on perspective with you. I hope you feel a connection! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Chasing Perfection
April 04, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBChasing perfection in your life can be an exhausting task. Things can get overlooked, victories can become checklist items, and life can pass us by. Episode 114 talks about this idea and how to take a step back! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Productivity Burnout
March 28, 2021 05:20 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWhen you feel like you can't push through anymore what does that make you? I'm going with human. That's my answer. On episode 113 I wanted to talk about this idea of burnout and how it can impact more than one area of our lives. Let's chat! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Shifting Energy Away from the Middle
March 21, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 12.2 MBThe middle can look different for all of us. The middle is a place I like to think of as the "rocky moments" on our way to goals, objectives, or anything else that we want to get to. What happens when our emotions and energy shift away from that place? Let's talk about it on episode 112! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
2 Steps Forward
March 14, 2021 14:25 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBTaking two steps forward can be followed by 1 step backward. Have you heard that before? What happens when we look at that step backward in a different way? Let's talk about it on episode 111! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
The One We May Overlook
March 07, 2021 06:49 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThere's someone who gets overlooked a lot by most people. But, what happens when we slow down and ask them how they are? Good things. That's what. Let's talk through this on episode 110. with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Inspiration From a Documentary
February 28, 2021 07:43 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBAs the title hints, episode 109 draws inspiration from a documentary I recently watched. This episode centers around human connection and how I believe mental health can be talked about more comfortably for all of us. I hope you enjoy! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
You Deserve Confidence
February 21, 2021 16:12 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBJust like the title of the episode reads, you deserve this. Confidence is something we can all have. I truly believe it. Listen to episode 108 to find out why I'm talking about confidence and what we can do moving forward! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
You Deserve Goals
February 14, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBWhat are you after? What do you want to get done for yourself? These are the things I want to know in episode 107! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
The Power of Support
February 07, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBHidden within episode 106 is an activity that I find incredibly valuable in my own life. I wanted to share it with you. Take a listen and let me know what you think! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Representation Matters
January 31, 2021 08:17 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBDo you often see people that look like you in the media? What about in positions of leadership? I believe this is a very important feeling that everyone deserves to feel. Let's talk about it on episode 105! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Best-Version Thinking
January 24, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBWhat's the best version of you seem like? What characteristics does that version of you have? Really think about this for episode 104. We have work to do, let's keep growing together! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Drawn to the Negatives
January 17, 2021 15:37 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBI can still remember things from years ago that were said to me. These things I deem "negative". On the flip side, I struggle to remember "positive" things more than weeks ago. Why is this? Why am I so drawn to the negatives? with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Time and Practice
January 10, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBI just need time...I just need practice. Something to remember when facing new skills, challenges, and/or changes. with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
New Year Choices
January 03, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBA lot of the time that a new year comes around we think we have to hit the restart button. Is that always the case, though? I'm proposing some choices for 2021. I hope you enjoy episode 101! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
100 Word Send-Off
December 27, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBLeaving 2020 with the 100th episode just feels right. I never thought I would have a podcast that has 100 episodes. Thank you all so much. I love each of you and I'm so grateful to feel the love and support from each episode so far. See you in 2021! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Labeling Our Emotions
December 20, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBI've been reading Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett and it's been such a great read for me so far. I wanted to share one of the ideas he shared in the book. It's about "Labeling" our emotions. What does it mean to be able to label our emotions? How does that help us? These questions are ones that I'm still learning a lot a bout and wanted to pass along my thoughts on episode 99! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
With Or Without Closure
December 13, 2020 15:25 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWe hear people "moving on" all the time. I always heard of this when people broke up. After a few years of experiences, though, I'm realizing how deep "moving on" really is. I hope you enjoy episode 98! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
What Really Matters
December 06, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBEpisode 97 is what it's all about. When life runs out of time what's left? Let's talk. with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Reassessing Our Goals and Achievements
November 29, 2020 16:36 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBEpisode 96 is all about reassessment. What happens when we achieve our goals? What happens when people we love do the same? Well, let's have a chat! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
We're All Icebergs
November 22, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.21 MBEpisode 95 is all about icebergs. Yep, icebergs. Why does this analogy work so well? What does it really mean? Take a listen to this episode and let me know what you think! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Taking Up Space
November 15, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBHow much space do you take up in conversations or groups? This was a concept that was very new to me in the past few years. Why? Well, because I am very privileged and naive. Let's talk about it in episode 94! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Over Apologizing
November 08, 2020 16:18 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBSometimes a sorry isn’t needed, but it still comes out. Why? Well, let’s chat about. Take a listen to episode 93 and let me know what you think! With love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
The Power of Observation
November 01, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBEpisode 92 is all about observing. What can we do when life starts to speed up on us? Let's find out together! with love , Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Balancing Gratitude and Self-Care
October 25, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBSometimes being grateful hurts. When? How is that even possible? I ask myself that all the time too. It may happen when we overlook our own self-care and emotions just to be grateful. Episode 91 dives into this idea. I hope you enjoy it! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Patiently Waiting
October 18, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBEpisode 90 is all about patience. It's a hard concept to think about sometimes, but it felt needed. Give it a listen and let me know how it feels! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Opportunity Shift
October 11, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBFrom problems to opportunities. That's the goal. It was something I recently noticed working and I wanted to pass it along to you. I hope you're well! with love. Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
One Degree at a Time
October 04, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 7.62 MBChange and growth can feel overwhelming. The goal of episode 88 was to break that down and give you a tool to help. I hope it was helpful. with love,, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Be Where Your Feet Are
September 27, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBHave you ever felt distracted? Same. Let's talk about tools that help bring our mental, and physical, state together as one! I love y'all so much! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Robin's Wish
September 20, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBEpisode 86 talks about the stigma surrounding mental health. Following the viewing of Robin's Wish (**spoilers in the episode**), I wanted to vent. Are y'all okay with that? Take care of yourself and then others. with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
When There Are No Lemons
September 13, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat happens when you go to make lemonade and the lemons are gone? In episode 85 I wanted to share my story about times the lemons ran out and I got my confidence back. with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Extending the Convo
September 06, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBSeptember brings a lot of thoughts. One of those thoughts is about extending the conversation surrounding mental health. Let's have a chat! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
How Can You Be Yourself?
August 30, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 8.1 MBEpisode 83 is different. These are different times. Listen to episode 83 and let me know what it feels like. What does it make you think of? with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
The Overflowing Glass of Self Care
August 23, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBI hope you listen to this episode and find some relief, advice, anything that makes your heart warm! With love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Perspective Is a Teacher
August 16, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBConversations, experiences, feelings from others can teach us. These moments that we hear or feel different ideas from others can shift how we think. How beautiful is that? Episode 81 takes this on! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Detours
August 09, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 7.6 MBWhat happens when life throws a detour your way? How do we know we're in the middle of a detour? How long after a detour do new life changes happen? All of these questions, and more, are talked about during episode 80! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Sleep On It
August 02, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWe tend to make decisions when frustrated, tired, emotionally exhausted. What happens when we "sleep on it"? What does that look or feel like? Hopefully, episode 79 will provide explanations and clarity! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
When There Is No Closure
July 26, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBWhat happens when closure isn't available? Does the world stop spinning? How do we move on? Hopefully, episode 78 will welcome new ideas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Leading With a Question
July 19, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBWhat happens when conversations start with a question? It's normal, right? Okay, but what happens when conversations begin to be dominated by questions? I think we're on to something. Listen to episode 77 to find out! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
From Insecure to Self-Love
July 12, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBLet's have a REAL CONVO about being insecure with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
How Are You Feeling About the Future?
July 05, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBLet's have a REAL CONVO about our future! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Empathy Is a Light
June 21, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBEmpathy? Yep, empathy. Let's have a chat, y'all --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
It's a Movement
June 14, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBEpisode 73 details what the movement is. Why should you "un-learn" during these times? Also, what to remember during these trying times. I hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
The Most Important One
June 07, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBEpisode 72 is a read-aloud of the most important piece I've written. I hope this episode resonates with you. The piece that I read-aloud for this episode can be found here: https://medium.com/@MatthewHandel/june-2nd-2020-reflection-bc7af91020e6 Black Lives Matter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Confused and Angry
May 31, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 7.6 MBI'm confused and angry and I want to talk with you about it. Please remember and honor the name George Floyd Love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
The Power of Vulnerability
May 24, 2020 07:37 - 8 minutes - 6.97 MBBeing vulnerable can feel extremely weird at times, right? What happens when you overcome that feeling? There is true power in these moments. Episode 70 is about the power of being vulnerable. With love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support
Two-Sided Adjustments
May 17, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBTwo-sided adjustments? Absolutely. Episode 69 talks about this idea and how it can help both ourselves and someone we love. Let's continue to have healthy discussions about mental health! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-handel/support