Matt explores how to find balance in life, if it even exists.

Balance

Matt talks with Dr. Patricia O’Gorman, PhD.

Resilient Families

Parents and Children

Focus on the Positive

Practical Wisdom

Vaccinations on a Global Scale (16:16)Lacey Eden is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Nursing at BYU and serves as the Chair of the Utah County Immunization Coalition. Lacey is also a nurse practitioner and sees patients in a pediatric practice where questions and concerns about immunizations are frequently addressed. She has spent time advocating for Shot@Life for global immunizations and is passionate about the subject. Going to the doctor and getting a shot is no one’s favorite thing, but vaccinations can potentially save lives. Some have concerns about vaccines and have decided to not allow their kids to be immunized. Lacey Eden talks about her work in advocating for global immunizations and discusses why people are so concerned about the safety of vaccinations.Makena Bauss - Too Much Emotional Intelligence (42:53)One of the more popular topics in business development and interpersonal relationship research is the importance of emotional intelligence. Producer Makena Bauss discusses how in some cases people are demonstrating too much emotional intelligence.Suicide Prevention (1:02:51)Dr. Jane Pearson is the chair of the NIMH Suicide Research Consortium at the National Institute of Mental Health in North Bethesda. She is also a neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama and is affiliated with St. Vincent's Birmingham. Suicide does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities are at risk for suicide. This prevalent health problem is also one of the most preventable. Yet the numbers tell a different story: Each year twice as many Americans die from suicide than murder. It is currently the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. So how can we prevent it? Dr. Jane Pearson and Producer Caitlin Thomas help us become a little more informed on this topic, and to educate us on what we can do to help others, or even ourselves. Liana Tan - Hipsters (1:32:32)There are a lot of different labels for all different walks of people. Have you ever heard of a hipster? It’s a term that’s been thrown around a lot in recent years… but what does it even mean? Our producer, Liana Tan, will teach us a little more what hipsters are and how you can know if you are one. Parent Previews - Kong: Skull Island (1:55:53)Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review the new movie Kong: Skull Island.

Vaccinations on a Global Scale (16:16) Lacey Eden is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Nursing at BYU and serves as the Chair of the Utah County Immunization Coalition. Lacey is also a nurse practitioner and sees patients in a pediatric practice where questions and concerns about immunizations are frequently addressed. She has spent time advocating for Shot@Life for global immunizations and is passionate about the subject. Going to the doctor and getting a shot is no one’s favorite thing, but vaccinations can potentially save lives. Some have concerns about vaccines and have decided to not allow their kids to be immunized. Lacey Eden talks about her work in advocating for global immunizations and discusses why people are so concerned about the safety of vaccinations. Makena Bauss - Too Much Emotional Intelligence (42:53) One of the more popular topics in business development and interpersonal relationship research is the importance of emotional intelligence. Producer Makena Bauss discusses how in some cases people are demonstrating too much emotional intelligence. Suicide Prevention (1:02:51) Dr. Jane Pearson is the chair of the NIMH Suicide Research Consortium at the National Institute of Mental Health in North Bethesda. She is also a neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama and is affiliated with St. Vincent's Birmingham. Suicide does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities are at risk for suicide. This prevalent health problem is also one of the most preventable. Yet the numbers tell a different story: Each year twice as many Americans die from suicide than murder. It is currently the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. So how can we prevent it? Dr. Jane Pearson and Producer Caitlin Thomas help us become a little more informed on this topic, and to educate us on what we can do to help others, or even ourselves.  Liana Tan - Hipsters (1:32:32) There are a lot of different labels for all different walks of people. Have you ever heard of a hipster? It’s a term that’s been thrown around a lot in recent years… but what does it even mean? Our producer, Liana Tan, will teach us a little more what hipsters are and how you can know if you are one.  Parent Previews - Kong: Skull Island (1:55:53) Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review the new movie Kong: Skull Island.

Vaccinations, Suicide Prevention, Parent Previews

News &amp; Politics (10:26)Joe Cannon, CEO of Fuel Freedom Foundation, former Chairman of the Utah Republican Party, past assistant administrator in the US EPA, and editor of the Deseret News. Joe talks current political news including Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush announcing campaigns along with Mitt Romney's role in the GOP. Joe shares his thoughts about the South Carolina church shootings and presidential politicsGood in the World with Kayla Lane (39:42)Kathy Aiken talks with Kayla Lane, a waitress from The Westside Cafe in Fort Worth, Texas, who noticed that Debbie Davis Riddle, a regular, did not have her newborn baby with her. Lane asked about the child and Riddle had to explain that her child had passed away. When it was time to pay their bill, Riddle said they were handed a note written on a guest check instead. "Your ticket has been paid for," it read. "We are terribly sorry for you loss. God Bless. - The West Side." "We hear so much negativity on the news and so that is why I felt led to share this story in hopes that Kayla and this restaurant will get some good recognition," Riddle said.Seven Ways to Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety (57:15)Dr. David Shanley is a therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders for adults and adolescents in Denver. He has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from the University of Denver. He talks today about how to overcome shyness and social anxietyBlended Families (1:39:18)Kim Giles, President and founder of Clarity Point Life Coaching. Named one of the top 20 advice gurus in the country by Good Morning America in 2010. Writes a regular column on KSL.com every Monday in the Happy Living Section. Author of the Book Choosing Clarity: A Path to Fearlessness. Today Kim and Dr. Matt talk about how blending families can be challenging but shares tips to make it easier.

News &amp; Politics (10:26) Joe Cannon, CEO of Fuel Freedom Foundation, former Chairman of the Utah Republican Party, past assistant administrator in the US EPA, and editor of the Deseret News. Joe talks current political news including Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush announcing campaigns along with Mitt Romney's role in the GOP. Joe shares his thoughts about the South Carolina church shootings and presidential politics Good in the World with Kayla Lane (39:42) Kathy Aiken talks with Kayla Lane, a waitress from The Westside Cafe in Fort Worth, Texas, who noticed that Debbie Davis Riddle, a regular, did not have her newborn baby with her. Lane asked about the child and Riddle had to explain that her child had passed away. When it was time to pay their bill, Riddle said they were handed a note written on a guest check instead. "Your ticket has been paid for," it read. "We are terribly sorry for you loss. God Bless. - The West Side." "We hear so much negativity on the news and so that is why I felt led to share this story in hopes that Kayla and this restaurant will get some good recognition," Riddle said. Seven Ways to Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety (57:15) Dr. David Shanley is a therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders for adults and adolescents in Denver. He has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from the University of Denver. He talks today about how to overcome shyness and social anxiety Blended Families (1:39:18) Kim Giles, President and founder of Clarity Point Life Coaching. Named one of the top 20 advice gurus in the country by Good Morning America in 2010. Writes a regular column on <a href="http://KSL.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KSL.com</a> every Monday in the Happy Living Section. Author of the Book Choosing Clarity: A Path to Fearlessness. Today Kim and Dr. Matt talk about how blending families can be challenging but shares tips to make it easier.

Shyness and Social Anxiety, Blended Families

Nursing Shortage (14:52)Nurses play a vital role in the health care of our country. It is the nurses who make hourly visits to hospital rooms, caring for and monitoring the patients in need. The work accomplished my nurses is often overlooked. And in recent years, that workload has continued to increase. With a majority of the nursing workforce joining prior to the 1970’s, we may face the largest nursing shortage our nation has ever seen. Combined with an aging population, the rise of chronic disease and limited capacity in nursing schools, patients and health-care providers are weary of the coming crisis. Joining us today, is Dr. Katreena Merrill, assistant professor of nursing at BYU. Dr. Merrill discusses the shortage and what we can expect to see in the nursing workforce. Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are (1:02:03)Dr. Amy Cuddy is an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, uses experimental methods to investigate how people judge and influence each other and themselves. She gave the second most popular TED Talk, entitled “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” Dr. Cuddy explains how our body language is an expression of what you are feeling and influences how others perceive you as a person. Emotional Abuse (1:47:54)Julie Nelson (the "Child Whisperer") has a master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. She teaches classes such as Applied Parenting and Marriage and Relationship Skills at Utah Valley University. Dr. Matt and Julie talk about  "Gaslighting" or emotional abuse.  "Gaslighting" or emotional abuse and the effect on families and children. Julie also share her money tips to help the abused partner.

Nursing Shortage (14:52) Nurses play a vital role in the health care of our country. It is the nurses who make hourly visits to hospital rooms, caring for and monitoring the patients in need. The work accomplished my nurses is often overlooked. And in recent years, that workload has continued to increase. With a majority of the nursing workforce joining prior to the 1970’s, we may face the largest nursing shortage our nation has ever seen. Combined with an aging population, the rise of chronic disease and limited capacity in nursing schools, patients and health-care providers are weary of the coming crisis. Joining us today, is Dr. Katreena Merrill, assistant professor of nursing at BYU. Dr. Merrill discusses the shortage and what we can expect to see in the nursing workforce.  Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are (1:02:03) Dr. Amy Cuddy is an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, uses experimental methods to investigate how people judge and influence each other and themselves. She gave the second most popular TED Talk, entitled “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” Dr. Cuddy explains how our body language is an expression of what you are feeling and influences how others perceive you as a person.  Emotional Abuse (1:47:54) Julie Nelson (the "Child Whisperer") has a master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. She teaches classes such as Applied Parenting and Marriage and Relationship Skills at Utah Valley University. Dr. Matt and Julie talk about  "Gaslighting" or emotional abuse.  "Gaslighting" or emotional abuse and the effect on families and children. Julie also share her money tips to help the abused partner.

Nursing Shortage, Body Language, Emotional Abuse

Matt talks with Vicky Oliver about etiquette during the holidays.

Holiday Ettiquette

Are solar and wind really killing coal, nuclear and grid reliability? (16:09)Joshua D. Rhodes holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Rhodes is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in The Webber Energy Group and the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. His current research is in the area of smart grid and the bulk electricity system, including spatial system-level applications and impacts of energy efficiency, resource planning, distributed generation, and storage. There has been concern about the environment and a lot of talk about the Paris Agreement lately. Joshua Rhodes talks about the balance of wind and solar power versus coal and nuclear. He also discusses the future of energy in the US.When Guilt Keeps You From Setting Boundaries (1:06:12)Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, blogger, and adjunct professor in the Department of Counseling at Barry University. Ilene’s work has appeared in Psych Central, Tiny Buddha, and Psychology Today. She is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives filled with rewarding relationships.  Beliefs about what it means to be a good person are very powerful. They can keep us from having and maintaining fulfilling relationships with other people. People whose beliefs are motivated by guilt often fail to set necessary boundaries in their relationships. This guilt comes from believing that prioritizing oneself over others is wrong. Ilene S. Cohen with some ideas no why we feel that guilt and how to get past that feeling to live a better life.Screen Cleaning (1:35:44)Jeff Simpson offers family friendly entertainment options and discusses the intersection of pop culture and everyday life. Jeff talks with Matt Meese from BYU TV's Studio C

Are solar and wind really killing coal, nuclear and grid reliability? (16:09) Joshua D. Rhodes holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Rhodes is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in The Webber Energy Group and the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. His current research is in the area of smart grid and the bulk electricity system, including spatial system-level applications and impacts of energy efficiency, resource planning, distributed generation, and storage. There has been concern about the environment and a lot of talk about the Paris Agreement lately. Joshua Rhodes talks about the balance of wind and solar power versus coal and nuclear. He also discusses the future of energy in the US. When Guilt Keeps You From Setting Boundaries (1:06:12) Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, blogger, and adjunct professor in the Department of Counseling at Barry University. Ilene’s work has appeared in Psych Central, Tiny Buddha, and Psychology Today. She is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives filled with rewarding relationships.  Beliefs about what it means to be a good person are very powerful. They can keep us from having and maintaining fulfilling relationships with other people. People whose beliefs are motivated by guilt often fail to set necessary boundaries in their relationships. This guilt comes from believing that prioritizing oneself over others is wrong. Ilene S. Cohen with some ideas no why we feel that guilt and how to get past that feeling to live a better life. Screen Cleaning (1:35:44) Jeff Simpson offers family friendly entertainment options and discusses the intersection of pop culture and everyday life. Jeff talks with Matt Meese from BYU TV's Studio C

Future of Energy, Setting Boundaries, Screen Cleaning

Matt Townsend specializes in energizing and involving audiences with his unique approach to building and maintaining successful relationships. Known as one of America's top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, Matt blends humor and story telling with interactive, real-life solutions that motivate and inspire his listeners.

This time of year is filled with shopping and you eventually will end up bringing the kids, and they will want something and not get it. The behavior where children whine and demand by using the phrase, "gimmie" is the behavior we can talk about today, particularly introducing young children to finances. To talk about this Matt has Alisa Weinstein on the show. Alisa is a financial and lifelong planner and will help us understand how we can teach children about these financial matters but still retain the magic of santa and Christmas. Stay tuned later in the show for one matt's own coaching corners on what really matters during this time of the year. We hope you have a merry christmas season from us here at the Matt Townsend Show!

The Gimmies

If you are having anyone over this season you are going to have to host people, and odds are that you will be doing this multiple times during this busy time of the year. Today Matt is talking with some people that are going to help us be in tip top shape when it comes to hoasting. First Matt gets some helpful tips from Alisa Andrus about how to make our homes ready for guests and how our preperations can make others feel comfortable when they visit. After, Matt talks with Dr. Marvin Brown about mastering somthing we must all suffer through when it comes to family gatherings this season, small talk. Dr. Brown teaches us all about how to start, hold and polietly end a conversation. Everything today will come in handy real soon when comes to your holiday plans!

Holiday Hosting

Today is all about how to bring an increase of love into your lives. Matt begins by talking with author Andrew Solomon about how parents can learn to deal with their children that have not turned out the way they wanted them too. Andrew brings Matt on a journey to acceptance and healing. Later on, Matt talks about having love for someone critical in our lives, ourselves! He will talk with Shannon Kaiser about the process of accepting ourselves as we are.

Love and appreciation 

Today is all about the kids! Today Matt takes a pretty deep dive into the temperament of children. He is helped by an expert, Dr. David Rettew. Dr. Rettew has studied children for years and condensed childrends temperaments into five basic categories. Later n in the show Matt talks about child temperament with another expert named Julie Nelson. This will be a good one so listen up parents!

Child Temperament

Today is all about how we can live happier lives. We start off with Syd Hoffman who talks about how we can be happier people overall and how hapiness is related to our energy levels. Later on in the show we hear from Emma Seppala about how compassion for other people is what truly breeds internal happiness. Enjoy!

Happiness and Compassion

Dating is a popular subject here on the Matt Townsend Show and today we have another episode focused on dating with the ultimate dating guru Alisa Goodwin Snell. But before Matt dives in with her we get to hear from the author of the book,"Labor of Love: the Invention of Dating". Moyra Wygull is the author of this book and she examines how dating has changed and evolved over time. We then get to learn from the talented dating expert Alisa Goodwin Snell and she will be telling us what we are doing wrong with dating and a few common things men do that creep women out.

Dating Advice

The old saying goes that you should, "never hire \[or work] with your family". Well today Matt is addressing this convetional wisdom directly with some stellar examples of couples that work togeather and buisinesses that are run out of peoples homes. Kathy Mollo comes on the show to share her experiance of being in business with her spouse for over 45 years! Later we will learn about how to best run a business from your home. Expert Vikki Winterton shares with us the important principles needed such as time managment.

Business with your Spouse

Happy Friday everyone! Today Matt is focused on the Internet. Matt has blogger Becca Dulgarian on to talk about internet etiquette. We also get to learn about how the internet can be more hurtful than helpful, and the no nos of Facebook use.Later on the episode Matt has on a millenial and a baby boomer and stages a contest to whoo can stump eachother. It promises to be good fun! All this fun included in this Friday episode!

Internet Etiquette

Today we have a throwback Thursday! We are going back to Matt's first ever episode all the way back in 2012. In this episode Matt talked about happiness and how we can best deal with the constant march of change. Matt also interviewed Mike Schlappi an influential and inspirational figure who tells his story. Matt will wrap things up with his first ever coaching corner! All this on this nostalgic episode of the Matt Townsend Show!

Happiness

Matt is focusing on a variety of things today. First we talk about our relationship with ourselves with guest Van Moody and we get to learn about his special thing which he calls the "i-factor". Later on we talk with Dr. Sandra Russ about children and their imaginations. We learn from Sandra the importance of playing and make believe in the development of our children and how their parents can helpfully add to these adventures! Hope you have a great Wednesday!

Imagination

Today we have a full episode for you guys! We first hear from Dr. Thomas Faylin and he teaches matt about how we can have better relationships with our teens. We learn about helpful topics like the difference between discussing things with our children and lecturing them and much more! Later on we hear from a regular here on the Matt Townsend Show, Ron Hager. Ron helps us learn how we can integrate exercise into our daily lives so we can be more healthy overall. We learn about healthy habits that can be the secret to longevity! All this and more on this episode of the Matt Townsend Show!

Be Healthy and Happy

Today is all about parenting advice. We first hear from Dr. Say-lin Ghoul-goze who teaches us all about how children understand authority and instinctivly know who is in charge. We also hear from Dr. Karrinna Reega about childrens sleep cycles. Apparently a child's sleep is affected by the confidence and knowledge of the prents putting them to bed! All this and more on this Monday's edition of the Matt Townsend Show!

Some Parenting Advice

Hello everyone! Today Matt is talking about forgiveness a topic that can hit close to home this time of year when you have to spend so much time with relatives that may have offended you before or are likely to offend you soon. Matt gets some excellent help from Dr. Jim Dincalci who is a psychotherapist and university instructor. Jim talks all about how we need to cultivate the ability to forgive and nurture that precious skill. We finish up with a special coaching corner from Matt about how we can avoid self-destructive behaviors by having better emotional management.

Forgiveness

Happy Holidays everyone! Today Matt is talking all about how this time of year can be especially hard for us to stay healthy and fit. Luckily Matt has assembled a team of experts to help us defeat that dreaded holiday weight gain! First he talks with expert Jenny Grothe who will give us some helpful tips for us to keep in mind when we sit down to eat and feast this time of year. Matt also hosts Dr. Ron Hager who is always trying to get Matt a little fitter mainly because he is a professor of exercise science at BYU. He gives us some of his useful health rules to follow and also remember when it is time to work off all that weight we gained during the holidays! Hope everyone has a healthy day from the Matt Townsend Show!

Healthy Holidays

Happy Holidays everyone! We hope your holiday shopping is going well! Today Matt is focused on our holiday finances and how we can safely navigate the biggest spending season of the whole year. First we hear from Author financial expert Diane Tegarden. Diane shares some tips from her recent book about how we can prevent the financial pressure of the holidays from ruining our relationships and our lives. Later on we get to hear from another personal finance expert Helaine Olen and her advice about broader financial topics and best principles of personal finance. All this and more today from the Matt Townsend Show!

Holiday Finances

Happy Giving Tuesday listeners. On this special themed episode of the Matt Townsend show we focus all about giving and service! Matt first hosts Becky Lockhart, the first ever women to become speaker of the Utah state house. She talks to us all about service in the public sector and how we can better give back to our communities to make them a better place. Matt then has on Doctor and Professor Hank Smith from BYU. Hank teaches Matt how we can teach our children the value of service and how we can instill in them a love of serving others. Finally, we hear from one of BYU Radio’s producers, Shawn O’Neil, as he shares with us some touching stories about service. Hope you all have a good one from your friends here on the Matt Townsend Show!

Giving Tuesday

Happy Cyber Monday listeners! Today is focused on how to keep you safe while your shopping away on your computers for those Cyber Monday deals! Matt first interviews Supervisory Special Agent, Jim LaMadrid, who is an FBI agent and has experience while leading the Salt Lake City Cyber Task Force. We learn from Jim all of the ways people will try to scam you online during your holiday shopping season; he teaches us what to look for and stay away from. In addition, Agent LaMadrid tells us how we can get help from the FBI of we have been the victim of one of these fraudulant scams. Later on in the show Matt interviews Neil Wyler who is a computer security and anylist specialist about the ins and outs of cyber security. Neil shares with us some helpful tips so that we can change our behavior online so we can be safer all around. Relax and enjoy this special episode of the Matt Townsend Show!

Holiday Cyber Security

Happy black friday listeners! Today we have a special themed episode for you all about our consumption and habbits and what we buy. What better thank black friday to hear about this? We learn first from Meg Conley, a regular on the show and a popular blogger about how somtimes buying certain things can make us happy. Latter on we take a more measured and clinical view of consumerism with Doctor Ian Zimmerman a psychologyst and professor at the University of Missouri. From Ian we learn all about spending habits and how they can both help and harm us and how to be careful when dealing with money. All that and tons more on this the biggest shopping day of the year! Happy Balck friday from your friends here on the Matt Townsend Show!!

Black Friday Consumerism

Happt Turkey Day from the Matt Townsend Show! Today we have full lineup of guests to give us the tips and tricks to getting through this haliday and how to make it the best one yet. We start off with Karen Mangum, mother of BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum, and a fantastic dietician and healt coach in her own right! Karen shares with us some tips on how we can stay healthy during this day of feasting so it doesn't come back to gett us in the butt later. Next Matt has the one and only Mardi Townsend (Matt's Wife) on the air to discuss a strange tradition that they share every Thanksgiving! After we say goodbye to Mardi we say hello again to Proffesor Jeff Thompson from BYU as he teaches us all about how we can stregnthen our relationships with our extended family members today during our festivites rather than just muddle through. Finally, we have reknown blogger and writer Jenny Laton on the show to wrap things up by telling us how we can better teach our childern the meaning of service through our own example. This is jam packed specail Thanksgiving episode for you today on the Matt Townsend Show!

Thanksgiving

We have a real special episode today! Matt has Stan Ellsworth the host of the BYUtv show American Ride on the show to talk about Stan's favorite topic; American History. In honor of the thanksgiving holiday coming up we are reviewing all the great things that we have to be thankful for. Stan and Matt discuss the events and characters that make up our uniquely American story and we learn who we need to know in american history for Stan himself. All this and a coaching corner on this episode of the Matt Townsend Show!

Our American Heritage

So far I have enjoyed all the guest speakers on the podcast and there are always new things I am learning that I can actually apply to my own life. Love it!

Intriguing and Informative

Great show, great advice, very good political views

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