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You Write!You Write!Episode 46: Music Prompt - Unrest, Concern, Threaten, Steam, BleedWelcome back writers!This week, we will be reading "The Travelers" by u/RichiePozier.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-07-252h 02You Write!You Write!Episode 45: Intro Line Prompt - Rescue, Prove, Venus, Sharp, PerforateWelcome back writers!This week, we will be reading "Echoes" by u/The_Prismatics19!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-07-181h 49You Write!You Write!Episode 44: Image Prompt - Lesson, Helicopter, Umbrella, Morning, LaborWelcome back writers!This week, we are reading "The Impossible Weight of Miracles" by u/walkerbyfaith!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-07-111h 26You Write!You Write!Episode 43: Foil - Flue, Lay, Deep, Inspiration, MudHello writers!This week, we will be reading "The Fangs" by u/NickedYou!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-07-041h 26You Write!You Write!Episode 42: Villains - Upset, Fever, Pour, Judge, DietHowdy writers!This week, we are reading an untitled story by u/WookAgnstTheMachine!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-06-271h 44You Write!You Write!Episode 41: Dialog Only - Pierce, Creation, Abnormal, Posture, AquariumWelcome back writers!This week, we are reading an untitled story by u/RichiePozier!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-06-201h 25You Write!You Write!Episode 40: Sound Effect Prompt - Elect, Embryo, Recruit, Development, DullHello writers!This week, we will be reading "Became the Gray" by u/The_Prismatics19!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-06-131h 39You Write!You Write!Episode 39: Love Interest - Clean, Mosquito, Zero, Auditor, InterventionHello writers!This week, we have a special guest interview with u/walkerbyfaith!But first we will be reading "Tales of Jin: Cyber-Samurai" by u/mathanielmcclain!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-05-302h 06You Write!You Write!Episode 38: Endings - Dance, Sunshin, No, Cap, TickHey You Writers!This week we will be reading "Rachel's Guide to Suicide Success: Epilogue" by u/walkerbyfaith!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-05-231h 32You Write!You Write!Episode 37: Music Prompt - Gallon, Vessel, Conception, Network, CourseWelcome back writers!This week, u/RichiePozier will be reading their untitled story!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-05-161h 44You Write!You Write!Episode 36: Intro Line Prompt - Feed, Carbon, Selection, Reduction, HeightWelcome back writers!This week, we will be reading "Ziptl" by u/stevelivingroom!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-05-021h 22You Write!You Write!Episode 35: Friendly Continuation - Point, Level, Monopoly, Beef, DecorationHello coauthors!This week, we will be reading "The Forever Man: Unending" by u/walkerbyfaith!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-04-251h 31You Write!You Write!Episode 34: Murder Mystery - Award, Rehabilitation, Residence, Understand, SectorHey there writers!This week, we will be reading "The Roommate" by u/NickedYouTo write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-04-181h 38You Write!You Write!Episode 33: Image Prompt - Comfortable, Dimension, Diamond, Regard, SensitiveHello and welcome back!This week, we will be reading "Rachel's Guide to Suicide Success: Option 4" by u/walkerbyfaith. MAJOR WARNING: This is dark humor. It is dark humor dealing with suicide and other social commentary. Please do not take this sardonic humor seriously and - if you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm in any way, please call 988.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.2025-04-111h 50You Write!You Write!Episode 32: Musical Effect Prompt - Creation, Visit, Disaster, Pollution, LaundryWelcome back writers!This week, we will be reading "The Legend of Ket" by u/The_Prismatics19!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-04-041h 42You Write!You Write!Episode 31: Intro Line Prompt - Efflux, Excavate, Hemisphere, Admiration, DiscriminateWelcome back writers!This week, we are reading "Potential Sense" by u/stevelivingroom and 'Year Eighteen" by u/NickedYou!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro song is something called BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-03-281h 12You Write!You Write!Episode 30: Food Descriptions - Dentist, Orientation, Articulate, Innovation, CompetitionHelloooo writers!This week, we are reading "Celebratory Feast" by u/NickedYou!To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro ditty is some ridiculous thing called BMO Operator by the lack-luster Matt Edwards...what a hack.Support the show2025-03-141h 33You Write!You Write!Episode 29: Music Prompt - Precede, Ritual, Moral, Sulphur, VariableHello writers!For this episode, we will be reading "Feeling Neebish" by u/stevelivingroomTo write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro ditty might be called BMO Operator by the hack Matt Edwards?Support the show2025-03-071h 34You Write!You Write!Episode 28: Narration - Primary, Alarm, Affinity, Innate, ReturnHello writers!This week we are reading "Man on the Edge" by u/moridinamaelTo write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-02-282h 04You Write!You Write!Episode 27: Sound Effect Prompt - Conventional, Desire, Production, Transmission, MutationHello writers!This week we are reading an untitled story by u/Mexikim.Next week, we ask that you write a story without any dialog—narration only.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-02-211h 51You Write!You Write!Episode 26: Image Prompt - Elegant, Bullet, Album, Software, HousewifeHello writers!This week, we will be reading "An unnumbered chapter of the Platinum Peaks saga" by u/NickedYou.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-02-141h 41You Write!You Write!Episode 25: Intro Line - Retired, Minister, Gregarious, Construct, SchemeWelcome writers!For this episode, we will be reading "The CEO's Resolve" by u/walkerbyfaith.Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro image prompt.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-02-072h 10You Write!You Write!Episode 24: Satire - Temptation, Harvest, Memorandum, Power, ApplaudHello again, writers!For this episode, we will be reading "Here Comes The Axe" by u/RichiePozier. Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro line prompt: "As soon as I opened the door, I knew something wasn't right."To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-01-311h 43You Write!You Write!Episode 23: Music Prompt - Single, Salon, Weapon, Notion, ShelterWelcome back, writers!For this episode, we will be reading "Shelter" by u/stevelivingroom.Next week, we ask that you write a story in a satirical style. The words for next week are Temptation, Harvest, Memorandum, Power, and Applaud.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-01-241h 15You Write!You Write!Episode 22: Sound Effect Prompt - Initiative, Central, Tire, Emergency, RocketWelcome back, writers!For this episode, we will be reading "A Decent Proposal" by u/The_Prismatics19.Next week, we ask that you write a story using this music prompt. The words for next week are Single, Salon, Weapon, Notion, and Shelter.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-01-171h 29You Write!You Write!Episode 21: Image Prompt - Accompany, Copy, Provoke, Replacement, GuitarWelcome back, writers!For this episode, we will be reading "The Ocean's in the Sky" by u/NickedYou.Next week, we ask that you write a story using this sound effect prompt. The words are Initiative, Central, Tire, Emergency, and Rocket.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-01-101h 12You Write!You Write!Episode 20: Animal Perspective - Neglect, Television, Mayor, Sample, ApplyWelcome to 2025, writers!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/MexikimNext week, we ask that you write a story using this image prompt. The words are Accompany, Copy, Prevoke, Replacement, and Guitar.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2025-01-0355 minYou Write!You Write!Episode 19: Intro Line - Retailer, Priority, Harvest, Murder, ElephantWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a narrative poem by u/walkerbyfaith.Next week, we ask that you write a story from an animal's perspective. The words are Neglect, Television, Mayor, Sample, and Apply.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-12-201h 38You Write!You Write!Episode 18: Contronyms - Explicit, River, Energy, Chicken, DribbleWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/AceOfSword.Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro line prompt: They hand't seen the old house in over twenty years, but it looked exactly the same. The words to accompany this prompt are Retailer, Priority, Harvest, Murder, and Elephant.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator...2024-12-131h 37You Write!You Write!Episode 17: Long-Form Story Month, Week 4 and 5 - Conscious, Endure, Table, Accountant, JacketWelcome to the final week for the You Write! Long-form story month!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/The_Prismatics19Next week, we are back to our usual 30 minute time limit. The theme for next week is contronyms. The words are Explicit, River, Energy, Chicken, and Dribble.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt...2024-12-061h 55You Write!You Write!Episode 16: Long-Form Story Month, Week 3 - Labyrinth, Vortex, Ember, Zephyr, RelicWelcome to You Write! Long-form story month week 3!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/stevelivingroomNext week's words are Conscious, Endure, Table, Accountant, and Jacket.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-11-221h 37Leading BOLDLYLeading BOLDLYUnlocking Creative Potential Using Joyful, Effective Workshop Design| Rachel Davis | EP10In this episode of the Leading Boldly podcast, Matt Clutterham and Jenny Jarvis introduce Rachel Davis. Join us in discovering how to create vibrant, engaging workshops that inspire creativity and collaboration. Rachel, a seasoned expert in design thinking and creative facilitation, shares her passion for fostering dynamic environments where "everything is a prototype." Whether you're facilitating in person or virtually, Rachel's insights will empower you to lead workshops that leave a lasting impact.Key HighlightsCrafting Joyful Workshop EnvironmentsRachel's "everything is a prototype" philosophy embraces iteration and learning. She creates safe spaces where creativity flourishes, combining...2024-11-201h 18You Write!You Write!Episode 15: Long-Form Story Month, Week 2 - Confidence, Banana, Barrel, Party, CycleWelcome to You Write! Long-form story month week 2!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/NickedYouNext week's words are Labyrinth, Vortex, Ember, Zephyr, and Relic.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-11-151h 37You Write!You Write!Episode 14: Long-Form Story Month, Week 1 - Financial, Profession, Division, Landowner, EnsureWelcome to You Write! Long-form story month!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/The_Prismatics19Next week's words are Confidence, Banana, Barrel, Party, and Cycle.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-11-081h 26You Write!You Write!Episode 13: Sound Effect Prompt - Bracket, Revolutionary, Uncle, Meeting, OrderWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/RichiePozierNext week's words are Financial, Profession, Division, Landowner, and Ensure.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-11-011h 45You Write!You Write!Episode 12: Intro Line Prompt - Anger, Enhance, Rider, Resist, ContinuationWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/Successful-Read-6361Next week's words are Bracket, Revolutionary, Uncle, Meeting, and Order.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-10-251h 58You Write!You Write!Episode 11: Spirit - Obsidian, Gossamer, Ripple, Enclave, VerdantWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/mathanielmcclainNext week's words are Anger, Enhance, Rider, Resist, and Continuation.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-10-181h 48You Write!You Write!Episode 10: Music Prompt - Underline, Exception, Tycoon, Threshold, OvereatWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/walkerbyfaithNext week's words are Obsidian, Gossamer, Ripple, Enclave, and Verdant.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-10-111h 43You Write!You Write!Episode 9: Image Prompt - Bless, Adoption, Defend, Employee, AirWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/miomerzoiNext week's words are Underline, Exception, Tycoon, Threshold, and Overeat.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-10-042h 03You Write!You Write!Episode 8: Sound Effect Prompt - Young, Judge, Nomination, Contrary, EmployWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/ChillaxingYakNext week's words are Bless, Adoption, Defend, Employee, and Air.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-09-271h 27You Write!You Write!Episode 7: Intro Line Prompt - Pasture, Understand, Shop, Problem, BuryWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/mathanielmcclain.Next week's words are Young, Judge, Nomination, Contrary, and Employ.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-09-201h 38You Write!You Write!Episode 6: Rivalry Story - Rob, Rotate, Bland, Memory, DefeatWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/Next week's words are Pasture, Understand, Shop, Problem, and BuryTo write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-09-131h 45You Write!You Write!Episode 5: Music Prompt - Result, Patrol, Delay, Chemistry, SufferWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/RichiePozierNext week's words are Rob, Rotate, Bland, Memory, and DefeatTo write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-09-061h 40You Write!You Write!Episode 4: Image Prompt - Agriculture, Slot, Leak, Exclusive, HandWelcome to You Write!For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/NickedYou.Next week's words are Result, Patrol, Delay, Chemistry, and Suffer.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-08-301h 35You Write!You Write!Episode 3: Sound Effect Prompt - Nightmare, Constellation, Correction, Slip, ThirstWelcome to You Write!For our second episode, we will be reading The Dreamer by u/walkerbyfaith.Next week's words are Agriculture, Slot, Leak, Exclusive, and Hand.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-08-231h 41You Write!You Write!Episode 2: Intro Line Prompt - Quicksilver, Harbor, Lantern, Eclipse, MosaicWelcome to You Write!For our second episode, we will be reading Red Fish, Blue Fish, Silver Fish by u/AceOfSword.Next week's words are Nightmare, Constellation, Correction, Slip, and Thirst.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-08-161h 14You Write!You Write!Episode 1: Detective Story - Flicker, Compass, Cascade, Tapestry, GlimpseWelcome to You Write!For our very first episode, we will be reading our own stories and discussing them. This week, we are writing detective stories! The words for this week were Flicker, Compass, Cascade, Tapestry, and Glimpse.Next week's words are Quicksilver, Harbor, Lantern, Eclipse, and Mosaic.To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit it to youwritepod@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.Support the show2024-08-0951 minSeacreaturesSeacreaturesEpisode 49: Basking Sharks with Rachel BrooksSend us a textMatt chats to ocean artist Rachel Brooks all about the amazing world of the Basking Shark. Not only do Rachel and Matt chat about some cool facts, they also delve into the vast amount of unanswered questions that remain about the lives of Basking Sharks. From where they breed to why they might have Lampreys attaching to them, its all a bit of a mystery. Check out Rachels amazing art herehttps://rachelbrooksart.com/or herehttps://www.instagram.com/rachelbrooksartLearn more about Basking Sharks...2024-03-2842 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownHow do I stop yelling at my kids? A Season 1 wrap up exploring shame, regret...and why you are not a "bad parent".Welcome to Parenting Breakdown!   In this final episode of Season 1, Matt and Rachel discuss:  - A listener question about how to stop yelling at her child and navigate feelings of regret about parenting  - Choosing how to relate to - and even turn towards - uncomforable thoughts and feelings so we can move through our shame  - The patriarchy (our 3rd co-host) comes back for a final visit, contextualizing all those harmful ideas about the "perfect" mom  - How our modern society makes it so hard to be present with ourselves and our kids  References:  - Dr. Ross Greene: https://www.youtub...2024-03-1833 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownHow do I help my kid with feelings of inadequacy? Challenging the idea of one right wayWelcome to Parenting Breakdown!   In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss how messages about difference and worth show up in high-achieving school communities - and what schools and parents can do to counter them.    Topics explored:   - A listener question about how to help her kid with ADHD who is feeling inadequate under the weight of achievement culture - Matt's experience growing up within high achieving schools and feeling like an outsider - The medical vs social model of disabliity and how it can help parents use a broader lens to support their kids   Parenting Highlight of the Week: - Rache...2024-03-0727 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownWhy does achievement culture feel so stifling?Welcome to Parenting Breakdown!  In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss the relentless pressure on kids (and parents!) within high-achieving school communities.  Topics explored:  - A listener question about how to stay grounded as a parent within high-pressure school cultures  - The impact of grind culture on parents and kids - and what parents can do to slow down and reclaim their energy  - What are you parenting in service of? Exploring the discrepancy between what kids and parents say matters most to parents  Parenting Highlight of the Week:  - Rachel talks about how the WNBA has helped their family talk ab...2024-02-2933 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownUsing the 3C's to help kids through tough momentsWelcome to Parenting Breakdown!  In this episode, Matt and Rachel explore a question from a mom who wants to help her kids with their emotions.  - Rachel breaks down how learning how to manage stress is a muscle that we have to build, and the importance of giving space for kids big feelings. Matt reflects on how playfulness can show up in his parenting.  - Rachel goes over the 3Cs, practices for parents to use when kids are having big feelings and then goes through a real world example in her own home and how she helped deescalate a situation.  Pare...2024-02-2228 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownAm I too invested in my kids emotions? (aka - the one where mom feels bad... again!)Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss their different responses to hearing about hard moments that their kids are having in the world.  Topics explored:  - A listener question about how all-encompassing her own emotions can feel after her daughter tells her about her hard day.  · Rachel discusses how our own triggers can impact our response to our kids and how she works to slow down her reactions.  · Matt talks about how it's hard to sit with uncomfortable feelings, but how it's the key to parenting. Plus patriarchy drops in for a quick cameo. It seems he's b...2024-02-1528 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownCan kids say no to Grandma's kisses? Creating a culture of consent at homeWelcome to Parenting Breakdown! In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss what consent is really about when it comes to kids, why it matters, and how to build the muscle of asking for and giving consent. Topics explored:  · A question from a mom about whether to make her children hug extended family members against their wishes.  · Matt seeing the impact that utilizing consent could have when he failed to put on his son's winter coat.  · Consent as preventative and an opportunity for shifting a culture of violence. Parenting Highlight of the Week:  · Matt talks about the challenges of parenting solo when Rach...2024-02-0828 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownParenting When the S*** Hits the FanWelcome to Parenting Breakdown! In the third episode, Matt and Rachel discuss: · What it looks like to parent mindfully during times of acute stress, especially within a society with little to no safety net for most families · The difference between feeling seen and operating from a tit for tat vibe · Telling their youngest child that he is autistic  References: Neurowild: https://www.instagram.com/neurowild_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Together We Bloom:  https://www.togetherwebloom.org Reach out to us with your questions and stories at parentingbreakdown@gmail.com. Want to learn more about who we are? www.rachelhenes.com www.mat...2024-02-0125 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownIs It a Vacation or a Trip?Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! In this second episode,  • Rachel gets a question from a mom who had a disappointing vacation, and feels even worse after seeing all of her friends post pictures on social media where everyone appears to be having a great time. She wonders what she is doing wrong, and what is wrong with her / her family. • Rachel and Matt discuss expectations vs. reality and how the images on social media can make parents feel like they are doing parenting ""wrong"".  Matt discusses the anger executives feel when they are able to control everything in their lives but their...2024-01-2529 minParenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownWhat Are We Passing On?Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! In this first episode, • Rachel gets a question from a mom who's plagued by harsh voices in her head that are critical of her parenting. Rachel unpacks where those voices come from, shares some of her own journey with perfectionism, and offers practices to start changing the narrative.  • Matt discusses the different standards that exist for dads and what he's choosing not to pass on from his childhood. • Matt and Rachel explore highlights and lessons learned of the week, which include a pumpkin stem breaking off in Matt's foot (suprisingly, the highlight!) and him getting roasted by the...2024-01-1830 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work142. Saltburn (Guest: Rachel...sorta)Chad and Matt talk:00:00-Intro00:32-Why is Rachel sorta a guest02:01-The Rock want to act in dramas04:52-Stealing or act of kindness?07:44-Physical Media12:31-Job hunting17:45-Katt Williams Interview25:50-Kevin Hart32:37-Dave Chappelle37:00-Review: SaltburnIf you have any feedback please email us at weusedtotalkpod@gmail.com, follow us on youtube, X formerly twitter, instagram, tiktok, and Threads (it’s a thing) @weusedtotalkpod Follow us on...2024-01-121h 00Parenting BreakdownParenting BreakdownWelcome to Parenting BreakdownWelcome to Parenting Breakdown with hosts Rachel Henes, a noted parenting educator and consultant on achievement culture at some of America’s most competitive schools, and her husband Matt Borden, a coach for high performing executives, discuss the ins and outs of parenting mindfully in a non-stop world. Parenting Breakdown is like having weekly coffee with your BFF’s (one who happens to be a kid whisperer) and dives into the research about what helps kids thrive and the triggers that can set parents off. With humor and candor, Rachel and Matt break down their own and listeners’ real-world parenting moment...2024-01-0301 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work141. 2023 End of the Year Award Show (Guest: Rachel)Rachel, Matt, and Chad do their annual tradition of reviewing the previous year in movies and TV:00:00-Intro01:24-Best Animated03:07-Best Family Trauma03:42-Best Part blank05:49-Problematic Actor07:06-Franchises that won’t stop10:00-Only a few people saw11:33-Best Cameo13:52-Bigest Disappointment17:07-Remake19:27-Should have been a TV Show22:59-Should have been a movie25:03-Our Top 3 movies/shows of 202327:45-Our 2024 hopes & wishes If you have any fee...2024-01-0336 minYou\'re Still Doin\' That? The RethinkYou're Still Doin' That? The RethinkHigh School Sweethearts: Jeff and Rachel Brown, Matt and Crissy MillerHost Matt Miller takes a dive into the enchanting world of high school sweethearts. Matt, along with his own high school sweetheart Crissy Miller, sit down with Jeff and Rachel Brown, who have defied the odds and maintained a blissful relationship for over three decades. Together, they explore the magic that initially sparked their romance during their high school years. From chance encounters to shared interests, they reveal the unique factors that brought them together when they were just teenagers. If you've ever wondered how to make love last, this delightful episode is not to b...2024-01-0147 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work137. The Terminal (Guests: Rachel & Stephanie)Matt leads this week’s episode as we welcome back Rachel & Stephanie to talk:00:00-Intro01:04-Dr. Stone04:43-The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime)11:18-The Marvels15:41-Strange World (Disney+)20:42-The State of Marvel25:30-A Small Light (Hulu)31:17-The Crown season 6 Part 1 (Netflix)35:46-Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)37:42-Dashing Through The Snow (Disney+)42:31-Hanukkah Stories55:07-Review: The TerminalIf you have any feedback please email us at weusedtotalkpod@gmail.com, fo...2023-12-081h 31Anthro to UX with Matt ArtzAnthro to UX with Matt ArtzRachel Puvvada on Anthro to UX with Matt ArtzIn this Anthro to UX podcast episode, Rachel Puvvada speaks with Matt Artz about her UX journey. She first unknowingly discovered anthropology in high school through an ethnography project exploring cultural identity. This sparked her interest in studying people and cultures, leading her to earn a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Georgia. To position her for a career after college, Rachel took on ethnographic projects, created an online portfolio, and landed a UX research internship at SiriusXM. Now, as a UX researcher at Independence Pet Group, Rachel leverages her anthropology background while emphasizing continuous learning and curiosity. Passionat...2023-10-1727 minAnthro to UX with Matt ArtzAnthro to UX with Matt ArtzRachel Puvvada on Anthro to UX with Matt ArtzIn this Anthro to UX podcast episode, Rachel Puvvada speaks with Matt Artz about her UX journey. She first unknowingly discovered anthropology in high school through an ethnography project exploring cultural identity. This sparked her interest in studying people and cultures, leading her to earn a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Georgia. To position her for a career after college, Rachel took on ethnographic projects, created an online portfolio, and landed a UX research internship at SiriusXM. Now, as a UX researcher at Independence Pet Group, Rachel leverages her anthropology background while emphasizing continuous learning and curiosity. Passionat...2023-10-1727 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work126. You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah (Guests: Stephanie & Rachel)Rachel returns with her childhood friend Stephanie to talk:00:00-Intro01:06-Who is Stephanie? 02:23-Disney+ in the U.S. vs. internationally07:39-Rosh Hashanah11:34-Rachel goes to a singles mixer19:18-A Haunting in Venice23:47-Random phone calls31:18-Hell House LLC (YouTube)36:49-A tale of 2 Bat Mitzvah’s55:54-Review: You Are So Not Invited To My Bat MitzvahIf you have any feedback please email us at weusedtotalkpod@gmail.com, follow us on youtube, X f...2023-09-221h 30We Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work126. You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah (Guests: Stephanie & Rachel)Rachel returns with her childhood friend Stephanie to talk:00:00-Intro01:06-Who is Stephanie? 02:23-Disney+ in the U.S. vs. internationally07:39-Rosh Hashanah11:34-Rachel goes to a singles mixer19:18-A Haunting in Venice23:47-Random phone calls31:18-Hell House LLC (YouTube)36:49-A tale of 2 Bat Mitzvah’s55:54-Review: You Are So Not Invited To My Bat MitzvahIf you have any feedback please email us at weusedtotalkpod@gmail.com, follow us on youtube, X f...2023-09-221h 30We Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work122. Pleasantville (Guest: Rachel)Rachel and the guys discuss:00:00-Intro00:58-Issues with food as we age04:22-Cooking11:53-Sister Act: The Musical14:33-The Youtube Effect18:21-How we obtain media now vs. in the past29:02-Outlander (Starz)34:02-Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)39:04-Prosthetics for biopics57:00-Elemental (Disney+)01:02:40-Story time about Chad’s daughter and grandmother01:12:57-Review: Pleasantville If you have any feedback please email us at weusedtotalkpod@gmail.com, follow us on you...2023-08-251h 40We Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work122. Pleasantville (Guest: Rachel)Rachel and the guys discuss:00:00-Intro00:58-Issues with food as we age04:22-Cooking11:53-Sister Act: The Musical14:33-The Youtube Effect18:21-How we obtain media now vs. in the past29:02-Outlander (Starz)34:02-Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)39:04-Prosthetics for biopics57:00-Elemental (Disney+)01:02:40-Story time about Chad’s daughter and grandmother01:12:57-Review: Pleasantville If you have any feedback please email us at weusedtotalkpod@gmail.com, follow us on you...2023-08-251h 40We Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work120. The Five Heartbeats (Co-host: Rachel)To celebrate Rachel’s 20th appearance on the podcast she cohosts the show while Chad is away.00:00-Intro00:32-Rachel’s 20th02:01-The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 (Netflix)04:20-Sweet Magnolias (Netflix)05:52-What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu)09:13-Barbie11:16-Barbie (spoilers)  14:36-Taking time off work17:27-Hair Cut19:14-Twisted Metal (Peacock)23:12-Corner Office25:57-Review: The Five Heartbeats (non-spoilers)32:24-Spoilers39:01-Rotten Tomatoes40:28-Trivia41:58-Top 3 Favorite fictional music groups...2023-08-0950 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work120. The Five Heartbeats (Co-host: Rachel)To celebrate Rachel’s 20th appearance on the podcast she cohosts the show while Chad is away.00:00-Intro00:32-Rachel’s 20th02:01-The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 (Netflix)04:20-Sweet Magnolias (Netflix)05:52-What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu)09:13-Barbie11:16-Barbie (spoilers)  14:36-Taking time off work17:27-Hair Cut19:14-Twisted Metal (Peacock)23:12-Corner Office25:57-Review: The Five Heartbeats (non-spoilers)32:24-Spoilers39:01-Rotten Tomatoes40:28-Trivia41:58-Top 3 Favorite fictional music groups...2023-08-0950 minThe School of Radiance with Rachel VargaThe School of Radiance with Rachel VargaUnlocking the Secrets: Nootropics and Sleep Optimization for Radiant Skin and Ageless Aging with Matt GallantIn this episode of the Always Radiant Skin Podcast (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast), host Rachel Varga is joined by returning special guest Matt Gallant, the CEO and Co-Founder of BiOptimizers and Nootopia. They dive into the fascinating topic of sleep and explore how sleep nootropics, specifically magnesium, can profoundly impact your sleep quality and overall well-being.But wait, there's more! I'm thrilled to announce an exclusive offer for our listeners. Head over to https://sleepbreakthrough.com/varga and use code VARGA10 to save on the incredible products we discuss in this episode. These are the very...2023-06-0353 minTaking the Leaps with Rachel G. ScottTaking the Leaps with Rachel G. ScottMatt Tommey-Giving Up a 'Fruitful' Business to Follow God's LeadSend us a textMatt Tommey-Giving Up a 'Fruitful' Business to Follow God's Lead“Your identity is established, your design is uncovered, and then your assignment gets revealed.” ~Matt TommeyWhat happens when God calls you to walk away from something that is profitable and flourishing? Our guest today, Matt Tommey, will share how God led him to shut down his company during a season of abundance and what he learned along that journey.Matt's Bio:Matt is woven sculpture artist from Asheville, North Carolina and an inter...2023-05-1733 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at WorkBonus - Rom-Com's We Like from the 80's to 2020's (Guests: Rachel and Fran)Happy Valentines Day! Rachel (15) and Fran (7) join us to list rom-com’s we liked from the 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s, 2010’s, and 2020’s00:00 - Intro00:46 - What We’re doing 02:35 - 80’s Fran03:20 - 80’s Rachel04:10 - 80’s Chad04:31 - 80’s Matt06:01 - 90’s Fran07:57 - 90’s Rachel09:45 - 90’s Chad10:30 - 90’s Matt13:37 - 00’s Fran14:00 - 00’s Rachel15:44 - 00’s Chad16:38 - 00’s Matt17:22 - 10’s Fran18:20 - 10’s Rachel19...2023-02-1427 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at WorkBonus - Rom-Com's We Like from the 80's to 2020's (Guests: Rachel and Fran)Happy Valentines Day! Rachel (15) and Fran (7) join us to list rom-com’s we liked from the 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s, 2010’s, and 2020’s00:00 - Intro00:46 - What We’re doing 02:35 - 80’s Fran03:20 - 80’s Rachel04:10 - 80’s Chad04:31 - 80’s Matt06:01 - 90’s Fran07:57 - 90’s Rachel09:45 - 90’s Chad10:30 - 90’s Matt13:37 - 00’s Fran14:00 - 00’s Rachel15:44 - 00’s Chad16:38 - 00’s Matt17:22 - 10’s Fran18:20 - 10’s Rachel19...2023-02-1427 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work89. Favorite and Least Favorites of 2022 (Guest: Rachel)This week we share what our favorite and least favorite things were from 2022:00:00 - Intro00:55 - What we’re doing01:27 - Wager04:22 - 10 Rachel06:18 - 10 Matt07:30 - 10 Chad08:58 - 9 Rachel10:13 - 9 Matt 11:08 - 9 Chad13:22 - 8 Rachel15:34 - 8 Matt16:48 - 8 Chad18:28 - 7 Rachel19:19 - 7 Matt20:50 - 7 Chad22:04 - 6 Rachel22:26 - 6 Matt25:24 - 6 Chad28:21 - 5 Rachel31:11 - 5 Matt2023-01-061h 19We Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work89. Favorite and Least Favorites of 2022 (Guest: Rachel)This week we share what our favorite and least favorite things were from 2022:00:00 - Intro00:55 - What we’re doing01:27 - Wager04:22 - 10 Rachel06:18 - 10 Matt07:30 - 10 Chad08:58 - 9 Rachel10:13 - 9 Matt 11:08 - 9 Chad13:22 - 8 Rachel15:34 - 8 Matt16:48 - 8 Chad18:28 - 7 Rachel19:19 - 7 Matt20:50 - 7 Chad22:04 - 6 Rachel22:26 - 6 Matt25:24 - 6 Chad28:21 - 5 Rachel31:11 - 5 Matt2023-01-061h 19Good Mood RevolutionGood Mood RevolutionFeel Good Life with Rachel YellinWe all know what to do to feel good, so why is it that we can’t always be feeling good? We can, as soon as we change our patterns of conditioning. In this episode, Rachel Yellin, founder of The Feel Good Life speaks about healing the body through healing the trauma. Rachel and Matt dive deep into how we can all feel good today, and every day of our lives. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Allow the body to metabolize emotions. Get in touch with your feelings every day. Your...2023-01-0237 minI Like WrestlingI Like WrestlingECW One Night Stand 2005 (?)Rachel watched ECW One Night Stand 2005 under the impression that Matt attended it live 17 years ago. Halfway through their rundown, Matt reaches an astonishing conclusion causing a rift in the time and space continuum. The ILW Tag Team reacts to Crown Jewel, as Rachel renders Matt speechless with her Brock Lesnar takes, and Matt recounts his trials and tribulations trying to watch the main event. Rachel teaches Matt about A24 movies, H3’s Frenemies Podcast, and the legacy of Zac Efron.FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:TWITTER @ilwpodINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @il...2022-11-1156 minI Like WrestlingI Like WrestlingFestus in the Fight CellGrab your chairs, ladders, and straps because this match is all about Extreme Rules! Rachel and Matt recap last weekend’s amazing and interesting pay-per-view, reveling in the developing factions and theatrical storytelling in the WWE Universe. Rachel regales Matt with some Tales from the Territories Memphis Wrasslin anecdotes, Matt continues to question why Johnny Gargano has a spot on the roster, and they both debate whether or not they would rather be stuck in an elevator with John Cena or The Undertaker. Rachel fires off on Roman Reigns and Matt is in shock of her hot take that Th...2022-10-1354 minI Like WrestlingI Like WrestlingI'm All About Cool (Intro Songs)Rachel and Matt are all about intro music this week: what their underrated favorites are, the importance of the opening needle drop, and if a song can transcend the wrestler. Rachel shows off her vocal chops as she attempts to share her picks with Matt after some real-time audio botches. Matt recounts his 1998 Jamaica Spring break trip and watching Zach Gowen live and the ILW community weighs in on their favorite intros. They kick things off with a rundown of Rachel’s experience playing WWE2K GM Mode and find many comparisons to Matt’s fantasy football league. Millennial Mani...2022-09-151h 00I Like to ReadI Like to ReadI’m All About Cool (Intro Songs)Rachel and Matt are all about intro music this week: what their underrated favorites are, the importance of the opening needle drop, and if a song can transcend the wrestler. Rachel shows off her vocal chops as she attempts to share her picks with Matt after some real-time audio botches. Matt recounts his 1998 Jamaica Spring break trip and watching Zach Gowen live and the ILW community weighs in on their favorite intros. They kick things off with a rundown of Rachel’s experience playing WWE2K GM Mode and find many comparisons to Matt’s fantasy football league. Mill...2022-09-141h 00I Like WrestlingI Like WrestlingThe (Mr.) Perfect MatchMatt and Rachel break down what makes for a “perfect” wrestling match and they revisit some of the contenders from classics like Steamboat vs. Savage and Nakamura vs Zayn to underrated gems like Molly Holly vs. Victoria in a Hair vs Hair at Wrestlemania. The ILW universe weighs in with their picks as well!Matt has a new favorite wrestler in Luigi Primo, Best Pizza Chef and he is appalled to hear Rachel refer to The Rock as “the epitome of 90s era grunge.” Rachel educates Matt about Cherry, they finally agree on...2022-09-0156 minI Like WrestlingI Like WrestlingBeyond the MattRachel and Matt dissect Barry Blaustein’s pivotal 1999 documentary “Beyond the Mat” and the lives of Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake the Snake. Matt delves into his perspectives watching wrestling as a father, and desperately tries to work in Johnny Gargano hot takes to pull us out of Rachel's Kafka-esque outlook on our doomed existence. A bonus history lesson explores the parallels between Diane Arbus’ photography and humans as visual spectacles, plus a Doink reference!FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:TWITTER @ilwpodINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod2022-08-2543 minThe Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsThe Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsAfter a Tragic Accident, Love Carries on in Memories and the Children | Rachel FiorelloIn this episode, I speak with my high school friend (and my grandmother's favorite neighbor), Rachel. She tells the story of fate intervening multiple times on her journey to marry the love of her life, Matt. Love won, and Rachel and Matt created a beautiful family of four. In a single moment in 2019, Rachel's dream was shattered after losing her husband, Matt, in a tragic accident.We talk about how things have changed for her and her daughters. My favorite part of this conversation is when Rachel tells us how she keeps the memory of Matt alive...2022-05-1058 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work41. The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (Guests: Rachel and Jamie)We welcome back Rachel and Jamie and put them to work on preparing the tail end of the show. Rachael talks Songland and This is Pop. Jamie has a trip to Austin on the horizon. Matt talks about his covid-like symptoms. Chad talks about the new audio equipment he bought, hates on Wolf Like Me, and doesn't share any details about his recent Vegas trip. Lastly we discuss The Boy Band Con and Rachel and Jamie test Chad and Matt's boy band knowledge.Letterboxd:Rachel - rachelephantMatt - mrking0257Chad...2022-02-0548 minWe Used to Talk About this at WorkWe Used to Talk About this at Work41. The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story (Guests: Rachel and Jamie)We welcome back Rachel and Jamie and put them to work on preparing the tail end of the show. Rachael talks Songland and This is Pop. Jamie has a trip to Austin on the horizon. Matt talks about his covid-like symptoms. Chad talks about the new audio equipment he bought, hates on Wolf Like Me, and doesn't share any details about his recent Vegas trip. Lastly we discuss The Boy Band Con and Rachel and Jamie test Chad and Matt's boy band knowledge.Letterboxd:Rachel - rachelephantMatt - mrking0257Chad...2022-02-0548 minPod Yourself A Gun - A Sopranos PodcastPod Yourself A Gun - A Sopranos Podcast410: The Strong Silent Type, with Rachel Fisher from Hollywood Crime SceneThe straw that broke the dog’s neck.If you met a stranger at the video store this morning and became friends because they could help you score drugs, throw on this episode of Pod Yourself A Gun for the two hour drive to their dealer's house. Guest Rachel Fisher from the Hollywood Crime Scene podcast joins Matt and Vince to talk about season four, episode ten of The Sopranos, The Strong, Silent Type. Also known as the one with Chrissy’s intervention.Based on what Rachel and Matt have to say about their experiences with the banal real...2021-04-221h 37Candid Comms podcast with Rachel MillerCandid Comms podcast with Rachel MillerBeing Candid with Matt Batten S1 E5Matt Batten is Director of Communications and Engagement at Diocese of Llandaff, which is part of the Church in Wales.  In this fifth episode of the Candid Comms podcast, he talks candidly with Rachel Miller.  This conversation is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. The episode includes:  How to create a digital strategy The impact COVID-19 had on Matt's Comms plans Working successfully with leaders - including a Bishop How to build community  What being candid means to Matt His advice for other in-ho...2021-02-2135 minAnthro to UX with Matt ArtzAnthro to UX with Matt ArtzRachel Fleming on Anthro to UX with Matt ArtzIn this episode of the Anthro to UX podcast, Rachel Fleming speaks with Matt Artz about her UX journey.  Rachel earned a PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Colorado Boulder and currently works as a design researcher at Idea Couture.   About Rachel Fleming Rachel Fleming is a user experience researcher and PhD cultural anthropologist working in the digital product space. Building on over a decade of experience using qualitative methods in international and US settings, she combines the iterative process of design thinking with an ethnographic approach to complex problems. She uses generative and...2021-01-1946 minAnthro to UX with Matt ArtzAnthro to UX with Matt ArtzRachel Fleming on Anthro to UX with Matt ArtzIn this episode of the Anthro to UX podcast, Rachel Fleming speaks with Matt Artz about her UX journey.  Rachel earned a PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Colorado Boulder and currently works as a design researcher at Idea Couture.  About Rachel FlemingRachel Fleming is a user experience researcher and PhD cultural anthropologist working in the digital product space. Building on over a decade of experience using qualitative methods in international and US settings, she combines the iterative process of design thinking with an ethnographic approach to complex problems. She uses ge...2021-01-1946 minProductive Conversations with Matt BrownProductive Conversations with Matt BrownRachel EsquivelShe is an older sister to me. She is someone I appreciate a lot and she means a lot to me. Rachel Esquivel is on the program! My amazing older cousin knows how to keep it real, be authentic, and be herself, that's why she is one incredible person. She blesses me with words of wisdom on a regular basis. I know the listeners will enjoy her presence and will probably learn a thing or two from her. We talk about her experience traveling around the country as a flight attendant, the best cities she has been to, and...2021-01-061h 16Matt ReportMatt ReportRachel Di Martino on streamlining agency services w/ WordPressI came across a tweet by the team over at GiveWP sharing Rachel’s message about spinning up a WordPress site in a weekend, which enabled her client to raise $12k in donations. That was enough for me to reach out and invite her on the show to talk about how all of that came together. We discuss how WordPress can be a great platform for rapid development even with lots of moving pieces. Rachel also shares a lot of agency insights as the owner of her woman-led Geek Unicorn firm in Toronto, Canada. I ha...2020-06-1729 minThe Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningThe Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningRachel Kaplan on How To Physically Process Emotions (Emotional Potty Training!)Ep #195 - Rachel Kaplan, a licensed psychotherapist turned podcast host joins the show this week for a deep conversation. Rachel has been practicing therapy for 13 years and recalls getting involved in the field after focusing her high-school honors project on emotional healing. She pursued Eastern Religions and Spirituality academically as an undergraduate while living in Nepal and India. She studied Western psychological methodologies in graduate school receiving her masters in Counseling Psychology. On top of her world spanning journey, she brings 15 years of teaching yoga, extensive training in cutting edge therapeutic modalities, such as Gestalt therapy and...2020-01-2448 minFiguring it OutFiguring it Out9: Is Vulnerability a Weakness? Matt's Take on Daring Greatly and MasculinityRachel interviews Matt on his thoughts about Brene Brown's Daring Greatly , toxic masculinity, and vulnerability. 2019-11-0343 minTalking With Tech AAC PodcastTalking With Tech AAC PodcastLive from ASHA - Jill Senner & Matt Baud and Meredith Poore Harold of The Informed SLPThis week, the TWT team presents three live interviews from ASHA with Jill Senner & Matt Baud, Meredith Poore Harold of The Informed SLP, and TWT listener Ashley!   Before the interviews, Rachel and Chris talk about all the great things that happened during Rachel's time speaking, connecting, and learning at ASHA 2018!   Next, we hear from Rachel’s interview at ASHA with Jill Senner & Matt Baud! They briefly discuss Jill & Matt’s talk on parent instruction and partner-augmented input with Kathleen Post, including the importance of pre-testing with video, why we need to move t...2018-12-0554 minTalking With Tech AAC PodcastTalking With Tech AAC PodcastJill Senner & Matt Baud: Teaching Communication Partners to Model EffectivelyThis week, Talking with Tech is joined by Dr. Jill Senner and Matt Baud! Jill and Matt are AAC experts who promote an evidence-based, systematic method for coaching communication partners how to implement AAC through partner-augmented input (PAI). Before the interview, Rachel and Chris discuss why training and coaching communication partners should be thought of as an ongoing process rather than something that happens once or twice in a “training.”  Rachel and Chris also talk about why it is important to try and follow evidence-based principles when coaching communication partners and implementing AAC, even if we may not be able...2018-09-1152 minBoy vs. Girl: A PodcastBoy vs. Girl: A Podcast#94: Rachel gets sportyIn this minipod, Rachel is inspired by her daughter's experience in phys ed to explore girls and sports.  Rachel and Matt will be back together soon with new content. In the meantime, remember to leave us a review or a rating wherever you get your podcasts and send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.2017-12-3021 minBoy vs. Girl: A PodcastBoy vs. Girl: A Podcast#91: Matt Lauer, Matt Dicks needs advice and Are older ladies invisible?On this 91st episode, we try to understand all men in light of the Matt Lauer announcement, Rachel offers Matt Dicks some advice about responding to rage on social media, and we take a listener question about aging. As ever, rate or review us and please share the podcast with a friend. Thanks for listening!2017-12-0547 minMatt ReportMatt ReportWordPress for Publishers and the REST API with Rachel BakerFor me, and hopefully for you, this episode opens you up to two areas of WordPress interest: Learn what it’s like to be the Lead Engineer at The Wirecutter. Hear all the fancy things they do with WordPress. Learn what the REST API is, what it can do, and kinda-sorta grasp why we don’t have it yet. Let me get this out of the way first: If you’re interested in learning how high-traffic WordPress websites and larger publishers use the popular CMS — this episode is for you! How Rachel and her team bend WordPress to to th...2016-08-221h 03Boy vs. Girl: A PodcastBoy vs. Girl: A Podcast#29: School dress codes, nicknames, and Matt and Rachel get married!On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and Matt discuss the appropriateness of school dress codes, the greater prevalence of nicknames and last names in male culture, and wonder what it might be like to be married to each other.  2016-05-3140 min