Gratitude Journal

The Weight of Regret

In this episode, Matthew confesses to his struggles with 'regret' and tries to decipher ways to move through it.

Love in Real Time

Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Matthew talks at length about his wife's Alzheimers condition and how it reminds us to 'live in the moment'.

A Time to Honor a Champ

In this episode, Matthew talks about his cousin in West Virginia, Stanley 'Champ' Sedmock, on his passing, and what his death can mean to all of us.

10 Punches to the Gut of the Virus

In this episode, Matthew walks us through some of his feelings regarding the Coronavirus, as well as some of the ways he's trying to sort through the various places where we might find gratitude inside of it.

Are You Having a Good Day

With the coronavirus scare surrounding us, Matthew digs deep in this episode to figure out where the 'gratitude' might lie.Sometimes it can be found in the most unexpected places.

Those Hills of West Virginia

In this episode, Matthew reflects on past family adventures to his parents' hometown of Thomas, West Virginia, and how those visits now differ from years gone by.

Human's Best Friend

In this episode, Matthew talks about 'unconditional love'...courtesy of dogs!  It's the upcoming anniversary of the death of one of his favorite friends, Maggie, and Matthew discusses her, as well as the attachment we have to our furry pals.

The Unexpected

In this episode, snow, car-brakes, dog urine, and ER visits make Matthew hypothesize about 'the unexpected'! 

Onward Through the Fog

In this episode, Matthew discusses part-time jobs, direction, and getting past the 'gunk' in order to appreciate what's in front of you...whether it's clear or not.

Where is My Blinking Red Light?

In this episode, Matthew ponders the state of his chosen vocation as well as what the future might hold.