Have you ever felt like all you have is questions in your life? Sometimes it can feel like you can't figure anything out. That's what I've been feeling lately. I'm practicing being okay with leaning into the questions that my life is giving me right now. Let's talk about it on episode 144. with love, Matthew Leave an Apple Podcast review if you'd like: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-kind-be-positive-be-yourself/id1446475536 --- Support this podcast:...

Sometimes we get it "wrong". We can't always be perfect and that's okay. Episode 143 is meant to serve as a gentle reminder to let yourself grow when you get it "wrong". with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-handel/support

What happens when you take a moment to think about those current emotions? It can help us take away the permanence of it all. Let's talk about this practice and how it can help. with love, Matthew Apple Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-kind-be-positive-be-yourself/id1446475536 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-handel/support

Episode 141 talks about the power of a second chance. Inside of second chances is the powerful feelings of forgiveness and growth. Let's talk about what that means for us. with love, Matthew  Apple Podcats review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-kind-be-positive-be-yourself/id1446475536 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-handel/support

Most, if not all, of the best moments of my life, have been when my heart was open to new people or new experiences. When we're healing, it can be difficult to feel that again. When we lead with grace and compassion for our hearts, it can be that way again. I hope you enjoy episode 140. with love, Matthew apple review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-kind-be-positive-be-yourself/id1446475536 spotify review:...

Sometimes the end result gets all the attention and credit. What about the steps along the way? Let's take a moment to celebrate our moments along the way in our journey. I hope you enjoy episode 139, my friends. with love, Matthew Apple Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-kind-be-positive-be-yourself/id1446475536 Spotify Review: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bLrcnIPdnhR7lZNn1ieaB?si=21a09cc886a44f11 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-handel/support

Change is constant in our life. Sometimes change can feel overwhelming. What happens when we take the role of "student" in the face of changes? I think we should talk about this. I hope you enjoy this one! with love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-handel/support

Throughout our lives, we are bound to face tough situations. When these situations arise, I've found that honesty and transparency can be key skills to help us thrive. In episode 137, I wanted to talk more about this idea and how we can each apply it to our daily lives. with love, Matthew link to poetry book discussed in the episode: https://bookshop.org/books/inward-9781449495756/9781449495756 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-handel/support

Hello, my people. It's been a while, right? 4 months if my calculations are correct. Episode 136 is right from my heart. I've missed this and I hope that this episode gives you more insight into what I've been going through. I love y'all so much. With love, Matthew --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-handel/support

Episode 135 is audio taken from an Instagram live I did back on May 19th of 2020. I wanted to bring this clip to the podcast because when this episode is aired it will almost be the first full week of September, which is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This clip talks about how to discuss mental health with others with topics and questions from the AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). I hope you enjoy and remember you deserve to be here. with love, Matthew

Sometimes we feel "lost". I recently heard a way to shift the way we think of this feeling. You're not lost. You're still right here. Let's talk about it on episode 134. with love, Matthew

This episode feels both groundbreaking and surreal for my podcast. For episode 133, I sat down with my dad to talk about mental health. What has his mental health journey looked like so far? How do you support someone you care about without judging their decisions? This episode means everything to me. I hope you enjoy it! with love, Matthew

Consistency makes me feel at ease. It slides nicely into my routine. I'm not perfect, though. I make mistakes, I don't always do want I want, and sometimes that bothers me. Let's talk about the frustrations that arise when trying to be more consistent in our lives.  with love, Matthew

Why do kids seem to have more imagination than adults? When do most adults lose that imagination? What happens when we free ourselves from judgement and let our creativity take control? I believe that when we are taking creative risks we are also showing ourselves that being vulnerable is beautiful and strong. Let's do more of this. Shall we? Ted Talk mentioned: https://youtu.be/WRS9Gek4V5Q with love,  Matthew

Sometimes life gets really confusing. We just want to get it all figured out, right? What happens if we took a step back, took a deep breath, and led with compassion instead? In episode 130, I want to talk about this idea that I recently learned from a podcast I listened to. Let's chat. with love, Matthew The Man Enough Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq3C9R8HNUQ ALOK on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/

Sometimes it can feel like other people are writing our story. I'm here to gently remind you that that's simply not true. Let's talk about this idea in episode 129. with love, Matthew

Something that can be really challenging is letting things go. Especially, when other people say or do things that you can't control. Let's talk about this in episode 128! with love, Matthew

Sometimes the idea of a "fresh start" sounds overwhelming. Maybe it sounds incredible. What does it even look like for you? Well, I recently had a fresh start in my life and I wanted to talk about it on episode 127. I hope you enjoy it! with love, Matthew

Episode 126 is an episode meant to encourage you. What are we waiting for? Let's go! with love, Matthew

Recently, experiences in my life provided another opportunity to think about assumptions. Some are needed while others can be checked. Take a listen to episode 125 and let me know what you think! with love, Matthew

I'll admit, the title of this episode is confusing at first. But, trust me on this one. Inside of episode 124, it all makes sense. Thank you for continuing to listen. Take care of yourself! with love, Matthew

It's probably much easier to think about times when strong emotions come into your life. Yet, when thinking about when those same emotions go away, it can be harder to recall those times. It was for me. That's why I wanted to talk about this idea in episode 123. I hope you enjoy! with love, Matthew

Therapy is something I wanted to add to my life for a long time now. I finally got myself back into the swing of things. It wasn't that easy for me. But, I wanted to share my experiences so you know you're alone and most definitely not weird. I hope you enjoy it! with love, Matthew Compassion fatigue resource: https://www.compassionfatigue.org/

In episode 121 I'm asking this question, "How do you express yourself?". I also want to know who makes the rules on what "normal" is. Let's talk. with love, Matthew

Sometimes you have conversations that leave you walking away with a "diamond". The diamond is the new perspective you just gained. Let's talk about it in episode 120. with love,  Matthew Mental Health Google form: https://forms.gle/Uj96DGJHmEhTAs9u6