Ben Holtzman

a conversation with my friend Ben Holtzman about working for Hal Prince, co-producing BE MORE CHILL, starting Range acapella, his upcoming fellowship at Columbia University, social media, the state of the theatre, and what it takes to live a creative and fulfilling life in New York City.

a conversation with my friend Ben Holtzman about working for Hal Prince, co-producing BE MORE CHILL, starting Range acapella, his upcoming fellowship at Columbia University, social media, the state of the theatre, and what it takes to live a creative and fulfilling life in New York City.

a conversation with Ben Holtzman

A quick update on where I'm at and a few of my favorite ideas from recent books I've read (Atomic Habits, Unsubscribe, and The Golden Sequence)

A quick update on where I'm at and a few of my favorite ideas from recent books I've read (Atomic Habits, Unsubscribe, and The Golden Sequence)

another solo update

Kathryn Allison

a conversation with Kathryn Allison about her new album "Something Real", being in Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway for four years, and how to cultivate a self outside of your job so that you can sustain happiness through the ups and downs of working in entertainment

a conversation with Kathryn Allison about her new album "Something Real", being in Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway for four years, and how to cultivate a self outside of your job so that you can sustain happiness through the ups and downs of working in entertainment

a conversation with Kathryn Allison

a demo of a song called 'how does it feel'

a demo of a song called 'how does it feel'

hdif_demo.mp3

This is an experiment and exercise in self-reflection. If you feel so inclined, you can call 774-728-2288 or email a voice memo to mattrodinradio@gmail.com with a voicemail to your younger self. The only requirement is that you start with, "hey it's me"

This is an experiment and exercise in self-reflection. If you feel so inclined, you can call 774-728-2288 or email a voice memo to mattrodinradio@gmail.com with a voicemail to your younger self. The only requirement is that you start with, "hey it's me"

hey it's me: volume 2

Selections from a Wednesday at the GrandLo set on January 23rd, 2019.

Selections from a Wednesday at the GrandLo set on January 23rd, 2019.

Wednesday at the GrandLo: 1-23-19

Kate Lumpkin

a conversation with Kate Lumpkin about point of view, patience, relationships, changing your path, habits, defining success, community, showing up, vulnerability, and ultimately the work of being alive.

a conversation with Kate Lumpkin about point of view, patience, relationships, changing your path, habits, defining success, community, showing up, vulnerability, and ultimately the work of being alive.

a conversation with Kate Lumpkin

this is a live acoustic demo of a song called "Marvelous Beast"

this is a live acoustic demo of a song called "Marvelous Beast"

demo: Marvelous Beast

A conversation with PENNYWILD (aka Melanie Wildman) about forging your own path and not accepting someone else's limits. She's a DJ, choreographer, dancer and very dope human who's made a name for herself in LA after moving there with no connections or prospects. Her story is one of individuality, perseverance and generosity. She is kind, she is smart, and she is ridiculously talented and hearing her speak on her experience will make you reflect on what passions you could be pursuing.

A conversation with PENNYWILD (aka Melanie Wildman) about forging your own path and not accepting someone else's limits. She's a DJ, choreographer, dancer and very dope human who's made a name for herself in LA after moving there with no connections or prospects. Her story is one of individuality, perseverance and generosity. She is kind, she is smart, and she is ridiculously talented and hearing her speak on her experience will make you reflect on what passions you could be pursuing.

a conversation with PENNYWILD

Kicking off 2019 with something different. A special new year song - just for you. Lyrics: It’s a new year and before we start I’d like to say a couple things about the hardest part (of starting) a new year is that I feel fear for what’s ahead I do not know at least the path I’m on is my own (starting this) new year singing this song right here today is January 1 and I commit to having fun (in this) New year I want to change the gear To talkin bout what you can do if you wanna reconnect with you (in this) new year start up by slow-in-down its just so easy to get lost when stuck spinning round and round (yeah it’s a) new year but it’s the same you - can decide if you are primed to break into something new (in this) new year take some time for yourself if you can’t love what in the mirror how you goin love anybody else (in this) new year there is no set divide we all have won the human race by just being alive (I hope this) new year brings many lessons learned I don’t regret where have been because it all happened to serve us (in this) new year I think I’ll end this now Yes we have gone on long enough and you already know this stuff so happy new year and if you’re still here I want you to know that I’m grateful for you it’s true.

Kicking off 2019 with something different. A special new year song - just for you. Lyrics: It’s a new year and before we start I’d like to say a couple things about the hardest part (of starting) a new year is that I feel fear for what’s ahead I do not know at least the path I’m on is my own (starting this) new year singing this song right here today is January 1 and I commit to having fun (in this) New year I want to change the gear To talkin bout what you can do if you wanna reconnect with you (in this) new year start up by slow-in-down its just so easy to get lost when stuck spinning round and round (yeah it’s a) new year but it’s the same you - can decide if you are primed to break into something new (in this) new year take some time for yourself if you can’t love what in the mirror how you goin love anybody else (in this) new year there is no set divide we all have won the human race by just being alive (I hope this) new year brings many lessons learned I don’t regret where have been because it all happened to serve us (in this) new year I think I’ll end this now Yes we have gone on long enough and you already know this stuff so happy new year and if you’re still here I want you to know that I’m grateful for you it’s true.

a new years serenade

this show inspires artists &amp; creatives in any medium to journey inward, so that what we share with the world is connected to who we truly are

The last episode of 2018! I'm taking December to detox from all things social media - the podcast included. I think it's vital that we take breaks and reconnect with our short and long term intentions. December is the perfect time to regroup and reflect on how you've grown in the last 12 months and what areas of your life you want to focus more energy on. I'm excited to to hold a mirror up to my own experiences in an effort to enter 2019 feeling more clear and more grounded. I'll be back in the New Year with new episodes, new shapes, and new ideas.

The last episode of 2018! I'm taking December to detox from all things social media - the podcast included. I think it's vital that we take breaks and reconnect with our short and long term intentions. December is the perfect time to regroup and reflect on how you've grown in the last 12 months and what areas of your life you want to focus more energy on. I'm excited to to hold a mirror up to my own experiences in an effort to enter 2019 feeling more clear and more grounded. I'll be back in the New Year with new episodes, new shapes, and new ideas.

the December Detox

Peter Scattini

Srinivas Rao

After hearing Srivinas Rao on Chase Jarvis' podcast - I decided that I needed to read his book, "An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake". Based on conversation we'd had, I knew it would resonate with my friend Peter Scattini as much as it would for me. I proposed that we read the book and then sit down on the podcast to discuss - what transpired was a three hour deep dive inspired by the ideas in Rao's book. This is that conversation.

After hearing Srivinas Rao on Chase Jarvis' podcast - I decided that I needed to read his book, "An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake". Based on conversation we'd had, I knew it would resonate with my friend Peter Scattini as much as it would for me. I proposed that we read the book and then sit down on the podcast to discuss - what transpired was a three hour deep dive inspired by the ideas in Rao's book. This is that conversation.

a conversation inspired by "An Audience of One" by Srinivas Rao with Peter Scattini

In honor of Thanksgiving - I wanted to share a few on thoughts on gratitude

In honor of Thanksgiving - I wanted to share a few on thoughts on gratitude

on gratitude

An update on everything that's going on in my life and in my head.

An update on everything that's going on in my life and in my head.

a solo update

Brittany Dorazio

Brittany Dorazio guides a 15 minute third-eye detox meditation that will help you feel grounded and connected to the light that is inside of each of us. Journey inward. Enjoy the ride.

Brittany Dorazio guides a 15 minute third-eye detox meditation that will help you feel grounded and connected to the light that is inside of each of us. Journey inward. Enjoy the ride.

a meditation by Brittany Dorazio

A conversation with Brittany Dorazio about what it means to be an astronaut of the inner space, how spirituality has transformed her everyday life, forging your own artistic path in New York City, and why traveling is vital to personal growth. This episode is being released in tandem with a guided meditation led by Brittany, which is inspired by her recent trip to India where she received her meditation teacher certification. Brittany is a sherpa of the soul and a light that shines in every room she enters.

A conversation with Brittany Dorazio about what it means to be an astronaut of the inner space, how spirituality has transformed her everyday life, forging your own artistic path in New York City, and why traveling is vital to personal growth. This episode is being released in tandem with a guided meditation led by Brittany, which is inspired by her recent trip to India where she received her meditation teacher certification. Brittany is a sherpa of the soul and a light that shines in every room she enters.

a conversation with Brittany Dorazio

Jane Jourdan

Aside from being a dear friend of mine, Jane is the founder and creator of Fit For Broadway. A health, wellness and lifestyle brand that celebrates Broadway with a focus on living an intentional and fulfilling life. She inspired me to reexamine what physical health means to me and I wanted to sit down and find out more about how FFB came to be and her philosophy on health and overall well-being. In addition to a remarkable story, Jane breaks down small and easy ways to incorporate fitness into your life.

Aside from being a dear friend of mine, Jane is the founder and creator of Fit For Broadway. A health, wellness and lifestyle brand that celebrates Broadway with a focus on living an intentional and fulfilling life. She inspired me to reexamine what physical health means to me and I wanted to sit down and find out more about how FFB came to be and her philosophy on health and overall well-being. In addition to a remarkable story, Jane breaks down small and easy ways to incorporate fitness into your life.

a conversation with Jane Jourdan

This is an experiment and exercise in self-reflection. I asked a few friends to leave voicemails for their younger selves. This episode features voicemails from Alexis Scheer, Michael Breen, and Melissa Rose Hirsch. I was so moved by what they shared, I've decided to open this up to anyone and everyone. If you feel so inclined, you can call 774-728-2288 or email a voice memo to mattrodinradio@gmail.com, and maybe in the coming weeks I'll share more.

This is an experiment and exercise in self-reflection. I asked a few friends to leave voicemails for their younger selves. This episode features voicemails from Alexis Scheer, Michael Breen, and Melissa Rose Hirsch. I was so moved by what they shared, I've decided to open this up to anyone and everyone. If you feel so inclined, you can call 774-728-2288 or email a voice memo to mattrodinradio@gmail.com, and maybe in the coming weeks I'll share more.

hey it's me

Felicia Fitzpatrick

A conversation with Felicia Fitzpatrick about managing social media for one of the biggest theater brands in the world - Playbill. The struggles and triumphs of starting a podcast, rediscovering vulnerability and what it means to be a 20-something in New York City. Felicia is someone who I always find myself having in-depth conversations with and we've known each other since the very beginning of both of our careers. She is intelligent, insightful, fun and just a kind soul. You can find her podcast, CALL AND RESPONSE, on iTunes and on social media. This episode was recorded at The Artits Co-Op - a co-working space for artists in midtown Manhattan.

A conversation with Felicia Fitzpatrick about managing social media for one of the biggest theater brands in the world - Playbill. The struggles and triumphs of starting a podcast, rediscovering vulnerability and what it means to be a 20-something in New York City. Felicia is someone who I always find myself having in-depth conversations with and we've known each other since the very beginning of both of our careers. She is intelligent, insightful, fun and just a kind soul. You can find her podcast, CALL AND RESPONSE, on iTunes and on social media. This episode was recorded at The Artits Co-Op - a co-working space for artists in midtown Manhattan.

a conversation with Felicia Fitzpatrick

Use this to remind yourself. Use this to slow down. Use this to check in. Use this to check out. This is just for you. it’s hard to find the words to say the ones that will make you remember who, where, how, why, and what you are that’s what this is a reminder that no matter what’s happening today or what happened yesterday or what you think will happen tomorrow the only thing you need to do right now is just be here, in this moment the present is always available to you and your ticket back to here is your breath it’s an anchor you can drop at anytime if you can notice your breath, you don’t have to change it, just lend it some attention - that moment of quiet is pure nowness instead of TRYING to calm down, can you just allow yourself to breath like your body knows how to relaxation is not reserved for vacation or sleep or sitting on the couch watching Netflix - you can feel ease in anything and everything you do by practicing awareness you’re giving your mind a break from all that noise - the worry the jealously the negative fear-based thoughts that wear on your spirit that quiet place where your breath brings you back to - is love - and a return to love is a return to you you are love. you are worthy of love and you are deserving of love simply because you are human. you are human. you are going to fuck it up - you probably already have. but every experience is a learning opportunity. it’s growth that’s inching you closer to your truth. pain + reflection = progress and in those moments that feel like the ground is falling out from under you, remember that you have your breath and you can have gratitude. and when you choose gratitude, you are choosing love, you are choosing you. life is an illusion created by your perception - and it can be changed if you choose to change it - your entire experience in this time and this place is determined by how you choose to perceive your reality. so if you can choose love over fear, and you CAN choose love over fear - you will find your life expanding in ways you could never have imagined you can chose, right now, to just breathe.  you can feel the air hitting your nostrils on the way in. you can notice what part of your body is expanding with each inhalation. each of these small, easy check-ins are always available to you. just as love is always within you. and no matter where you go or what you do, you are always somewhere on the path back to love - right where you’re supposed to be. this moment right now is just for you

Use this to remind yourself. Use this to slow down. Use this to check in. Use this to check out. This is just for you. it’s hard to find the words to say the ones that will make you remember who, where, how, why, and what you are that’s what this is a reminder that no matter what’s happening today or what happened yesterday or what you think will happen tomorrow the only thing you need to do right now is just be here, in this moment the present is always available to you and your ticket back to here is your breath it’s an anchor you can drop at anytime if you can notice your breath, you don’t have to change it, just lend it some attention - that moment of quiet is pure nowness instead of TRYING to calm down, can you just allow yourself to breath like your body knows how to relaxation is not reserved for vacation or sleep or sitting on the couch watching Netflix - you can feel ease in anything and everything you do by practicing awareness you’re giving your mind a break from all that noise - the worry the jealously the negative fear-based thoughts that wear on your spirit that quiet place where your breath brings you back to - is love - and a return to love is a return to you you are love. you are worthy of love and you are deserving of love simply because you are human. you are human. you are going to fuck it up - you probably already have. but every experience is a learning opportunity. it’s growth that’s inching you closer to your truth. pain + reflection = progress and in those moments that feel like the ground is falling out from under you, remember that you have your breath and you can have gratitude. and when you choose gratitude, you are choosing love, you are choosing you. life is an illusion created by your perception - and it can be changed if you choose to change it - your entire experience in this time and this place is determined by how you choose to perceive your reality. so if you can choose love over fear, and you CAN choose love over fear - you will find your life expanding in ways you could never have imagined you can chose, right now, to just breathe. you can feel the air hitting your nostrils on the way in. you can notice what part of your body is expanding with each inhalation. each of these small, easy check-ins are always available to you. just as love is always within you. and no matter where you go or what you do, you are always somewhere on the path back to love - right where you’re supposed to be. this moment right now is just for you

this is just for you

Anything Matt makes becomes my newest obsession. Such an open mind and unique perspective to indulge in.

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The best self improvement podcast episodes. From improving productivity, to finding purpose in your life to what constitutes freedom, this topic is on anything and everything that can help people to improve their lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

"We are a lot harder to read than we think" At work, studies show that others have a better perceptions of our strengths and weaknesses than we do. I've come to believe that I must validate how others view me, I cannot assume my understanding is correct without validation. This episode is fascinating, learn how to have a more accurate view of how others see you.

"The short answer is: people don't see us the way we see ourselves."

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," explains the science of perception.

HBR IdeaCast

Understand How People See You

"Agility = the opposite of rigidity". "The ability to change your mind is a superpower." When someone gives you feedback, try not to think 'is this true or not?' Try to think 'what can I learn from this?' Sometimes you learn you don't agree but you have a good reason why. "The good learn from everyone and everything. The average from themselves. The stupid already know everything." Socrates.

"Enrollment agility = what to do with our thoughts and emotions internally that

Susan David, author of "Emotional Agility" and psychologist at Harvard Medical School, on learning to unhook from strong feelings.

Building Emotional Agility

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Mel Liu

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

Heavyweight

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

#12 Jesse

Not on any maps, a beautiful outdoor pavilion in the middle of nowhere. Listen to this episode to hear about one of the hosts experience being initiated into the secret club of kids who knew about it, and the story behind why Heyoon existed.

The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to take you there. Why?

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … Continue reading →

99% Invisible

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2013/07/02/83-heyoon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>

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