Gratitude Journal

Have a Nice Day Being Bummed

Sounds strange, but can you feel grateful...for being bummed out? In this episode, Matthew talks about his ongoing battle with depression and why progress might be measured with how grateful we feel for the help we get.

The One-Percent Solution

Sometimes all it takes is '1%' to make all the difference! In this episode, Matthew discusses a recent episode where time was of the essence, and a small sliver of opportunity was enough to avert disaster.  'Gratitude' abounds!

Be Kind Please Rewind

Are you kind? The Grateful Dead asked this question, as does Matthew.  In this episode, he ponders the connection between 'gratitude' and 'generosity', and dives in to a more penetrating inquiry: "Does it all start with being kind to yourself?"

The Power of 5

Can you reel off FIVE things that you're grateful for because of the pandemic? Matthew goes in depth on his list, in this latest episode of the 'Gratitude Journal' podcast!

When the Brain Splits in Half

Our brain is a complex organism. Can we control it? Does its multi-functioning, simultaneously-operating brilliance need to be 'roped in' from time to time? Matthew ponders motorcycles, Alzheimer's, and the medulla, in this episode of the Gratitude Journal podcast.

Random Thoughts on the Shared Experience

In this special episode of 'The Gratitude Journal' podcast, Matthew chats with his first guest, fellow long-time Ohio broadcaster and content-creator Steve Kelly.  Steve shares his unique perspective on his experience working as an entrepreneur, the singular challenges he faces, and how he uncovers the space to dig deep in order to find grateful moments in his journey.

You're Not Special

Is it admirable to want to be 'unremarkable'? In this episode, Matthew hypothesizes about our quest to have the 'shared experience', and how being unremarkable may in fact make us very special.

The Inter-Connected Grid

In this latest episode, Matthew further explores the 'body of work', and how our actions can knowingly (or unknowingly) affect one or more people.

Amish Wisdom

In this episode, Matthew ponders the necessity of stepping in to the shoes of others, why we might to direct our energies towards strengthening our degree of empathy, and how an Amish proverb might be the road to the great good. 

In Honor of My Favorite Steelers Fan

In this episode, Matthew pays tribute to veteran and hard-core life-long Steelers fan Jerry DiBacco, a West Virginia man who also happens to be his uncle, who recently passed away.  Matthew acknowledges gratitude for his life-lessons, his ability to execute 'grace under pressure', and his penchant for being able to uncover the humor that helps us celebrate the events in our lives.