Episodes
April 15, 2024
"Questioning Conversations and Authentic Connections: Navigating Friendship in an Ever-Changing World"
Dive into a candid conversation about the challenges of modern friendship with Fawn and Matt on this week's episode of "Questioning Conversation." As they reflect on the ongoing loneliness epidemic and their own journey in a…
April 8, 2024
Understanding Pain in Friendship
In this week's episode, Fawn and Matt delve into the intricacies of friendship amidst pain. Fawn opens up about her recent struggles, highlighting how pain, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, can deeply influence our…
April 1, 2024
"Finding Happiness and Deepening Friendships: Embracing Rituals for Everyday Joy"
In this week's episode of "Perfect Days," Fawn and Matt dive into the importance of rituals and routines in finding happiness and deepening friendships. Inspired by a Japanese film titled "Perfect Days," the hosts explore ho…
March 25, 2024
"Embracing the Enchanted Stranger"
In this week's podcast episode, Fawn and Matt explore the concept of the "Enchanted Stranger" and how every encounter in life, no matter how brief, has the power to influence and shape us. Reflecting on a recent encounter wi…
March 18, 2024
The Hostage Friend?
This week's episode of "Our Friendly World" delves into the concept of "hostage friends" - those relationships that may feel forced or obligatory due to shared circumstances, such as working together or attending the same sc…
March 11, 2024
"Processing Emotions Daily: A Guide to Compartmentalization and Friendship"
This episode explores the concept of compartmentalization and its effects on daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being. Fawn and Matt discuss the importance of daily cleaning, both literal and metaphorical, to prev…
March 4, 2024
An O.C.E.A.N of Friends - Understanding Personality Dynamics: OCEAN Test Exploration
In this week's podcast episode, Fawn and Matt discuss their experience taking the Big Five Personality Test, also known as the OCEAN test, which assesses openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neurotic…
Feb. 26, 2024
The Orange Peel Test
In this week's episode, Fawn and Matt discuss the concept of the "Orange Peel Theory" as a way to gauge the strength of relationships. They delve into the importance of small gestures, genuine empathy, and maintaining balanc…
Feb. 19, 2024
"The 'Popular Friend' - Navigating Authenticity: The Pitfalls of the Popularity Game"
In this week's episode, Fawn delves into the complexities of popularity and authenticity. She reflects on the societal pressure to conform to popular standards, observing how some individuals prioritize appearing popular ove…
Feb. 12, 2024
The Art of Joy
This week's episode delves into the importance of joy in life, especially during challenging times, exploring the significance of creating art or engaging in creative activities every day to maintain balance and counteractin…
Feb. 5, 2024
OKAY
The week k on Our Friendly World, Fawn and Matt explore the theme of overcoming judgments and opinions of others, with a focus on the importance of letting go and not trying to prove oneself to everyone. Fawn reflects on a p…
Jan. 29, 2024
Unraveling the Art of Asking Questions: Engaging in Meaningful Conversations with Our Friend Barry Lane
Fawn and Matt are joined by Barry Lane as they delve into the challenges of asking questions, sharing personal experiences and insights. They discuss the impact of questions on relationships, the nuances of questioning, and …
Jan. 22, 2024
The Humanitarian Clown – Ali Cheff
In this thought-provoking episode, Fawn and Matt engage in a deep conversation with their guest, Ali Cheff. They delve into the meaning of 'clown' - not just in the traditional sense of humor and entertainment, but also as a…
Jan. 15, 2024
The Transient Friend
In this week's podcast episode, Fawn and Matt explore the concept of transient friendships. They debate the impact of a digital footprint on personal growth and societal expectations. What are the potential benefits of getti…
Jan. 8, 2024
“The Miraculous Friend – Unveiling Miracles: The Transformative Power of Unexpected Friendships"
Whether it's a lifelong friend or a stranger with a momentary message, miraculous friends can appear in our lives to offer support, love, or guidance when we least expect it. Openness to these moments and an awareness of the…
Dec. 31, 2023
The Other Weird Friend - Cultural Diversity's Impact on Society
Fawn and Matt explore the dichotomy between individualism and collectivism, discussing cultural influences, and how media shapes our thoughts. They touch on examples like rice farmers vs. wheat farmers, geographic mindsets, …
Dec. 25, 2023
Slow vs Fast Communication
Fast vs Slow - The art of friendship involves understanding and working with various rhythms.
This week, Fawn and Matt are unraveling the intricate art of relationships, and the kaleidoscope-like complexity of humanity. Th…
Dec. 18, 2023
Navigating Awkward Conversations - Unveiling the Pitfalls of Clichés and Finding True Dialogue
In this week's podcast episode, Fawn and Matt delve into the pitfalls of relying on clichéd responses in conversations. Fawn shares a personal experience at a museum that left her feeling regretful. The hosts explore the not…
Dec. 11, 2023
"Fright Bonds: Exploring the Fascination with Horror Movies and Human Connections"
In this podcast episode, Fawn, Matt, and their kids discuss the allure of horror movies. Fawn expresses her lack of interest in horror due to the world's existing stress and prefers romantic comedies. The conversation delves…
Dec. 4, 2023
Niceness vs Kindness
This week, we explore the difference between being nice and being kind and why there seems to be a disparity. In relation, Fawn points out and explains her theory of what she calls “The Introductory Phase” within our relatio…
Nov. 27, 2023
Friendship and Emotional Support, Lessons Learned from Prejudice
This podcast episode delves into personal experiences with prejudice and discrimination, discussing the emotional impact and strategies for coping. Fawn recounts encountering prejudice in a new group, reflecting on the pain,…
Nov. 20, 2023
Very Superstitious
In this episode of “Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt,” hosts Fawn and Matt explore the concept of superstitions and how they can be traced back to ancient practices for protection. They dive into the whimsical world of …
Nov. 13, 2023
Urban Mobility Behavior - How the Way We Move Affects Our Friendships
Fawn and Matt discuss an article titled "Orientation Towards the Common Good in Cities: The Role of Individual Urban Mobility Behavior." They touch on the idea that cyclists, due to their vulnerability on the road, may have …
Nov. 6, 2023
Quantum Entanglement and the Schumann Resonance
The universe has this nasty habit of expanding and contracting. And so at some point, the universe, everything that we know, everything that we live in, it'll all be in this giant mass of stuff. Well, what if that's a heartb…