Mindful Conversations with Matt & Rob

Episode 39: The Merry (and not so Merry) Parts of Christmas

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.  

Episode 38: Understanding Boundaries

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! 

Episode 37: Understanding Triggers

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.  

Episode 36: Being Trauma Informed, Part 2

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.  

Episode 35: Child Development and Being Trauma Informed

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.   

Episode 34: The Hard Side of Love

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.  

Episode 33: ”Agree To Disagree” - A Process of Transformation, Part 2

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." 

Episode 32: ”Agree To Disagree” - A Process of Transformation

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. 

Episode 31: Narcissism, Today’s Second Hand Smoke

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."

Episode 30: Understanding Authenticity in Germany

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!