Episodes
Jan. 25, 2026
Why You Feel Lonely Even When You’re Doing Everything Right: Friendship, Class, and the Rise of Micro-Community
Why does friendship feel so hard—even when you’re kind, self-aware, and doing your best?
In this episode, we explore how loneliness is no longer a personal failure, but a structural outcome of modern life. From the collapse of local community and the flattening of class visibility, to hustle cul…
Jan. 18, 2026
Trusting life (and Friendships) Enough to Stop Forcing It - How Deep Listening, Surrender, and Trust Bring Clarity in Friendships, Decisions, and Life
This friendship podcast episode explores deep listening, letting go of control, and how clarity emerges when we stop forcing outcomes.
This is an experiment in presence.
Fawn and Matt explore what happens when we stop forcing clarity, stop bracing for outcomes, and begin listening—deeply—to o…
Jan. 11, 2026
“Yes, And: How Improv Improves Communication and Friendship”
When Life Feels Unbearable, Two Words Can Change Everything
There are moments when life feels like swimming upstream—against the current of relationships, work, parenting, and the state of the world itself. In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt, we explore a deceptively simple i…
Jan. 4, 2026
The Measuring Cup: Honesty, Self-Worth, and the Measure of Friendship
The Measuring Cup: Honesty, Self-Worth, and the Measure of Friendship
What does a measuring cup have to do with dating, friendship, and self-worth?
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt, we revisit the infamous 1990s dating book The Rules — not to praise or dismiss it, but to …
Dec. 28, 2025
You’re Not Late — You’re Right on Time | A Friendship Podcast on Belonging & the Art of Friendship
What if the feeling of being “too late” isn’t truth—but conditioning? In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , a friendship podcast centered on the art of friendship, belonging, and human connection, we talk...
Dec. 21, 2025
We Have Contact: The Lost Language of Human Connection: Presence, Boundaries, and Nonverbal Communication
In this episode on the art od friendship, Fawn and Matt explore…In a world that feels louder, faster, and more disconnected than ever, what does real connection actually look like?
Look at the attention, presence, and the often-unspoken language of human contact. From stepping away from fear-dr…
Dec. 14, 2025
Public, Private, Secret: The Hidden Architecture of Friendship
What if friendship isn’t about being fully open with everyone—but about knowing what belongs where ? In this week’s episode of Our Friendly World , Fawn and Matt explore the idea that we each live three lives : the public , t...
Dec. 7, 2025
“The Two Lenses That Shape Every Relationship”
In this week’s conversation, Fawn and Matt explore two powerful forces that shape every relationship: perception and perspective . Perception is the world as you experience it — your sensations, your emotions, your history, y...
Nov. 30, 2025
“The Brain Filter That Shapes Your World — and Your Friendships” Brain Reticular Activation: How Your Mind Shapes Your Relationships
In this week’s episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , we take a deep dive into the surprising ways your brain filters your world — and how those filters shape your connections, your confidence, and your friendship...
Nov. 23, 2025
Connected in Ways We Can’t See: Synchronicity, Trust, and the Web of Us
In this week’s episode, Fawn and Matt follow an unexpected thread of synchronicity. that unravels into something deeper—a reminder that life is held together by invisible connections. What starts as an inconvenient blunder, b...
Nov. 17, 2025
“The Hidden Art of Starting Over: Trust, Change & Grounding Through Life’s Transitions”
Fawn and Matt explore the universal, often invisible truth: we are all starting over—constantly. Whether it’s a shift in seasons, work, health, relationships, identity, or simply the quiet transitions inside our emotional wor...
Nov. 9, 2025
“The Invisible Beauty: Quiet Support and Unseen Effort in Friendship”
In this episode, we explore the quiet beauty of things that work so seamlessly we hardly notice them at all. Whether in technology, weddings, artistry, or the friendships that sustain our lives, the best support often goes unseen.
Fawn and Matt reflect on how a "good user interface" can be a met…
Nov. 2, 2025
“Be Interesting, Be Interested: The Art of Real Connection”
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt, the conversation revisits one of their favorite topics — “Be interested, not interesting” — and takes it a step further. What happens when curiosity crosses the line into gossip? How do we find that sweet spot between being genuinely curious…
Oct. 26, 2025
Collective Mind & Community: Navigating Fear, Connection, and Public Spaces
What influences the way we think — as a society, as neighbors, as humans?
This week, Fawn and Matt go deep into collective consciousness and the emotional shifts happening in our communities today. From joyful moments like hearing a musician transform a parking lot into an oasis of connection… to …
Oct. 19, 2025
“Protective Identity Culture: How Fear, Fashion, and Friendship Reflect a Society on Guard”
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , we explore how our modern culture of protection is shaping the way we live, dress, and connect. From armored fashion trends and massive SUVs to emotional walls and so...
Oct. 12, 2025
What Limits Growth in Friendship: Letting Go of Labels to Nurture Authentic Connection
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , we explore how labeling someone’s “favorite” things—music, food, even colors—can quietly freeze them in time. Fawn shares how not knowing Matt’s favorite band sparked...
Oct. 5, 2025
“Why HALT Matters: Finding Calm in Friendship, Work, and Everyday Life”
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , we explore an old but powerful tool for emotional awareness: HALT — Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. From college memories to parenting challenges, we unpack how these f...
Sept. 28, 2025
Friendship or Wound Sharing? How to Build Bonds That Heal, Not Hurt
Fawn and Matt explore the hidden trap of shared wound friendships—when relationships form around mutual pain instead of growth. We unpack why bonding over past struggles might feel like fate but often keeps us stuck in cycles of sorrow.
Fawn and Matt share personal stories and practical tips on …
Sept. 21, 2025
Small Wins, Big Momentum: How Tiny Victories Change Your Day
Small Wins, Big Momentum: How Tiny Victories Change Your Day Welcoming a Win: Tiny Victories & the Art of Momentum Finding Wins When Life Feels Heavy and Stoic Tools for Everyday Resilience In this warm, honest conversation, ...
Sept. 14, 2025
The Fragile Line: Morality, Friendship, and the Choices That Define Us
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , we explore how ordinary people can become complicit in harm when fear, propaganda, or survival instincts override empathy. From historical lessons to personal stories...
Sept. 7, 2025
Boundaries and Roles: Anchors Away in Friendship and Life
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Fawn and Matt dive into the messy reality of setting boundaries and navigating difficult relationships. From the frustrations of an intrusive neighbor to the larger questions of power,...
Aug. 31, 2025
"Stoic Aikido: Calm Is a Superpower"
"Stoic Aikido: Calm Is a Superpower" In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , Fawn explores the surprising connection between Stoicism and Aikido, drawing from both personal martial arts experience and philo...
Aug. 24, 2025
Emotional Contagion: The Spontaneous Spread of Emotions Affecting Friendship
How does friendship get affected by this form of social contagion that involves the spontaneous spread of emotions and behaviors right now? We discuss pthe past and present and try to come up with answers to create a friendli...
Aug. 17, 2025
“Man Keeping, Trauma Dumping, and the Hidden Cost of Emotional Labor”
In this candid and lively episode, Fawn and Matt dive into the concept of “man keeping,” a term coined by researchers to describe the largely invisible emotional and social labor women perform for the men in their lives. Fawn shares how she thinks daily about Matt’s well-being and how that sometime…