The Matt Townsend Show

Matt Townsend specializes in energizing and involving audiences with his unique approach to building and maintaining successful relationships. Known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, Matt blends humor and story telling with interactive, real-life solutions that motivate and inspire his listeners.

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Business Leadership, Gender Roles, Adapting to New Cultures Feb 20, 2015

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Dan Clark The importance of leadership and how to be a better leader Dr. Renate Forste Gender Equality has been a hot topic of debate for over 150 years. Women’s issues have been particularly pushed in the last couple decades. Rights for women at home, in the work place, and in politics . Tim Walker Tim Walker moved to Finland two years ago, he ran into a new culture, a new people, a new language, and new ideas. And he’s made some changes along the way, embracing parts of the new culture. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:21 - Dan Clark 00:56:16 - Dr. Renate Forste 01:103:00 - Tim Walker

Prison Politics, Teen Victim Patterns, Reformed Gang Member Feb 19, 2015

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Prison Politics Former Warden in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Dan Reynolds talked about what it is like to run a prison and can you reform a prisoner. Teen Victim Patterns Dr. Dennis Deaton dicussed how to help teens recognize victim paterns so they can avoid them and learn to change their lives. Reformed Gang Member Bubba Palmore was born into a gang but he found his way out. He talked about his journey with Matt. Fear of Failure Vanessa Loder, Co-Founder of Mindfulness Based Achievement, talked about the steps and methods for helping kids overcome a fear of failure. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:13:17 - Prison Politics 00:58:02 - Teen Victim Patterns 01:91:32 - Reformed Gang Member 01:106:00 - Fear of Failure

The Next Silicon Valley, Coaching, Disruptive Children Feb 18, 2015

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Matt talks with the mayor of a city that is being called "the next Silicon Valley." Then Dr. Sandy McClowry discusses working with disruptive children.

Empathy for Strangers, Prisoner Reform, Yoga Feb 17, 2015

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EMPATHY FOR STRANGERS Dr. Jeff Mogil, a professor of psychology at the University of McGill, described hs research into empathy between strangers. Matt also spoke to Bill Hulterstrom, the President and CEO of United Way of Utah County, about being charitable. He says many well-intended people are impulsive or reactive with their charity, rather than being proactive. Proactive charity is not only more effective, it can be more convenience because it can be scheduled and better coordinated. PRISONER REFORM Professor of Sociology, Stephen Bahr, discusses how programs can help people in prison tremain out of the system once they are released. One such program is called Real Victory. YOGA Yoga instructor Heather Wing explained what yoga is and how it can help with health. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:39:09 - spoke to Bill Hulterstrom

Sports Mental Health, Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Net Neutrality Feb 16, 2015

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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Craig Manning, a mental health coach for BYU's football team, joins us. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY This past week we celebrated the birth of our 16th President. Joe Cannon has studied President Lincoln extensively, and discusses various components of his presidency, as well as Lincoln himself. NET NEUTRALITY Matt talks with Pete Ashdown, founder of Xmission, a Utah-based internet service provider, about FCC policy and recent developments in the net neutrality debate. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:27 - SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY 00:57:27 - LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY 01:104:00 - NET NEUTRALITY

Vaccinations, Stressed out Stepfathers, Close Relationships Feb 14, 2015

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Vaccinations Dr. Paul Savage speaks on this episode about what goes into a vaccine. Dr Joseph Miner, Executive Director of the Utah County Health Department, explains measles and the benefits of vaccinating. Professor Beth Luthy and Professor Beth Eden talked about their personal experiences with their children and immunizations. Stressed out Stepfathers BYU Professor Kevin Shafer discusses his study about stress levels in families when there are multiple roles a parent is taking on. Close relationships Dr. Amy Banks addresses her book "Four Ways to Click: Rewire Your Brain for Stronger, More Rewarding Relationships."

Technology, Genomics, Good Life, Matchmaking, Resume Tips Feb 13, 2015

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Technology Jay McFarland, a successful host in the radio industry, has succeeded as a developer of apps and games for various electronic devices. McFarland puts his technological roots to use in sharing insights regarding the current trends in technology use by society. Also, McFarland discusses what he has seen and been impressed by through his experience in the field. Genomics Dr. Bryce Daines is presently the director of bioinformatics at Tute Genomics. Dr. Daines addresses the recent legislation in Britain that permitted the creation of an embryo from three sets of DNA. He speaks about the implications of this process, details regarding the process itself, and the future of this process in the United States. The Good Life Michael Bishop, a Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University, speaks about "The Good Life." Various professionals and thinkers have attempted to put a finger on what makes people happy. Professor Bishop discusses the meaning of what has already been found, and makes suggestions regarding the attainment of well being. Matchmaking Flights Dr. Andrea Bonior joins Matt to discuss an Australian-based airway that offers a matchmaking travel option. Bonior speaks about the value of blind dates of this nature, and the effectiveness of these services. Finally, she addresses the big question of how to cultivate meaningful relatiosnhips. Resume Tips Jennifer Anderson, a career coach, joins this episode to discuss the art of resume building. Anderson gives superb advice and answers questions so that you can be confident in your resume.

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Parental Spying, Selfishness Feb 12, 2015

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Lincoln's Birthday Today we celebrate the birth of our 16th President. Joe Cannon has studied President Lincoln extensively, and discusses various components of his presidency, as well as Lincoln himself. Parental Spying Ameeta James, co-founder of TeenSafe, told us about her app that will monitor your children's phones without them knowing about it. Selfishness in relationships Dr. Jane Greer talks about how being selfish in a relationship will ultimately do damage to the other person, as well as the relationship as a whole.

Sports Mental Health, Net Neutrality, Kids and Money Feb 11, 2015

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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Craig Manning, a mental health coach for BYU's football team, joins us. NET NEUTRALITY Matt talks with Pete Ashdown, founder of Xmission, a Utah-based internet service provider, about FCC policy and recent developments in the net neutrality debate. KIDS AND MONEY Chris Miles, of MoneyRipples.com, explores ways to discuss money with your kids.

Vaccines, Relationship Health, Families Feb 10, 2015

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VACCINE SAFETY Matt looks into vaccinations with a variety of guests. Many people have safety concerns, particuarly with lower-importance vaccines like annual flu shots. The issue gets much dicer, and much more dangerous, when it involves choosing to not vaccinate a child against life-threatening diseases. Matt talks with Dr. Paul Savage, a professor of chemistry at BYU about shot safety. Savage says he considers all vaccines safe, personally. He says modern research is cutting down on the number of times a child needs to be injected to capture the fully battery immunizations they need. He sees no coorolation between vaccine preservatives and autism. Savage says the myth comes from an academic paper that was not only retracted, but one that was fully debunked. He says the true side-effects of vaccines are well published, but those small risks come nowhere close to the risks associated with contracting measles or whooping cough. Immunizations are the greatest accomplishment in the entire public health industry, says Dr. Joseph Minor, the executive director of the Utah County Health Department. He says the vaccine-autism controversy is not a real controversy. It has been extensively studied, and he says there is absolutely no association between the two. He says people who don't immunize are only exposing themselves, or their children, at risk. But Minor says that's dangerous for infants under 12 months, who are not yet old enough to be vaccinated, and are now at risk for measles. That risk to inflants is a seriious concern, say Beth Luthy and Lacey Eden, faculty members at BYU's College of Nuring. Parents who choose not to vaccinate their kids rely on "herd effect," which is, in essense: "As long as everyone else around my child is vaccinated, my child won't get sick." As enough parents choose to opt-out of immunizations, this herd effect no longer works. This can lead to fatal consequences for medically-vulnerable children who cannot be vaccinated (at least right now). They say a child's (or parent's) fear 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:48 - VACCINE SAFETY 00:12:06 - talks with Dr. Paul Savage

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