Episodes
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…
Aug. 10, 2025
“Walking Through Resistance: Fear, Connection, and the Simple Path to Health”
Fawn and Matt reflect on how even simple, positive activities like gathering with friends or going for a walk can sometimes feel complicated or unsafe in today’s world. Fawn shares personal experiences of feeling cautious in ...
Aug. 3, 2025
“Kindness in the Chaos: Finding Light When the World Feels Heavy”
In this raw and heart-opening episode of Our Friendly World , Fawn and Matt revisit the theme of kindness —not as a fluffy or performative gesture, but as a deeply rooted life force that shows up when we need it most. Amid pe...
July 27, 2025
Two Catcher's Mitts: When Giving and Receiving Get Out of Balance
Fawn and Matt dive into a powerful Maya Angelou quote: “You shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.” The conversation unpacks what it means to be constantly ...
July 20, 2025
How to Never Get Angry or Bothered by Anyone
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt , Fawn opens up about the emotional toll of being ignored and misunderstood, exploring how silence can sometimes feel like a weapon rather than a peaceful act. Together...
July 13, 2025
How OVERWHELM is Connected to Loneliness and What We Can Do About It
Join us this week as we reveal how overwhelm is one force at the root of our disconnect.
July 6, 2025
“Go With Loving Intention: How Setting Emotional Energy Changes Everything”
In this episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt, Fawn shares a powerful technique she learned from a casting director that transforms not just auditions, but everyday life—setting intentions with loving energy. Whether you're preparing for a Zoom meeting, a job interview, or simply heading…
June 29, 2025
“It's No Walk in the Park: The Cost of Togetherness in a Capitalist Culture”
From Loitering to Loneliness: How We Lost Public Togetherness - We explore why it's so hard to just “be” together in public without spending money. Fawn shares a powerful childhood memory about being othered for gathering in a park, sparking a bigger conversation about how American culture often di…
June 22, 2025
Guilt, Obligation, and the Art of Letting Go
the emotional weight of guilt and the complex ties of obligation in relationships—especially those we maintain out of duty rather than genuine connection. Fawn shares her journey of breaking away from toxic dynamics, the haunting echoes of guilt that follow, and the eventual freedom that comes with…