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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Passive-Aggressive Behavior Sep 24, 2014

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Matt and Carlin Flora discuss why people tend to avoid addressing tough conversations. The fear that comes from bringing up tough conversations can initiate from not knowing where a relationship is emotionally. Another issue with tough conversations stems when people bring up a topic in the heat of the moment. At times of high stress, people may not react well to a deep conversation. Therefore, the idea of having another tough conversation may seem uninviting based on previous experiences. Matt discusses the root of issues between people by describing the S.T.A.R.V.E.D stuff. Safety, trust, appreciation, respect, validation, encouragement and dedication are the deeper issues that typically initiate arguments and misunderstanding between people. When a wife complains about her husband not doing the dishes, she may feel underappreciated. It's not about the chore itself. It's about the appreciation she feels from her husband.

Dealing with Manipulative People Sep 23, 2014

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Matt and George Simon discuss the difficulties of dealing with manipulative people. Matt talks about dealing with manipulative spouses and letting them know you won't be taken advantage of. The gang wraps up the show by discussing 7 easy ways to get what you want. Some examples include saying please and thank you and using your emotions to toy with the person you are working to manipulate.

Relationship Challenged Sep 22, 2014

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Matt and Vinita Mehta discuss the reality of the human design conflicting with long-term relationships. She talks about the ways males and females judge one another and even suggests that humans use evolutionary logic to determine the potential another person may offer to a relationship. Contributor Heather Johnson discusses the issues technology brings to a world of people working to hide their emotions. Heather suggests people may mask their feelings by becoming entralled in technology. Technology also makes it easier to ignore issues that may be occurring within relationships. In addition, it pads rejection that inevitably occurs with relationships.

Beyond Yours, Mine, and Ours Sep 18, 2014

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Matt talks with Jeff and Tammy Hill about blending families. The two give advice on how to grow to love one another as a blended family. They discuss the difficulties and challenges of parenting step children, and they give hope to those who need encouragement to relate to their loved ones. The gang talks about how to deal with in-laws. They discuss the challenges of embracing new customs and traditions with in-laws. The gang also talks about how getting married is closely related to having a blended family. It can be awkward to cooperate and learn to love this new family with ways that aren't like your own.

Emotional Traffic Sep 17, 2014

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Matt and Jim Davies discuss the reasons humans react the way we do to certain types of media. He talks about the things that draw us in. He gives the example of staying in the car long after you've arrived to you destination, so you can continue listening to an interesting podcast. He asks why people enjoy listening to music rather than listening to white noise. The gang discusses the ways we know we are in love. They discuss what kinds of things happen when we feel love for others and the differing types of loves that each person feels with various types of relationships.

Social Media and Relationships Sep 16, 2014

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Matt and Gwendolyn Seidman talk about the differences that come with forming relationships online versus forming relationships in person. For example, many people tend to open up to others online because they feel more anonymous and have a sense of control over the conversation. This, in turn, helps the relationship move more quickly because the opening up process is happening sooner. The gang discusses social media terminology. Matt and contributor, Meg Conley, participate in a friendly competition to determine who knows more about social media.

Helping Kids Succeed Sep 15, 2014

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Matt and Stephanie Donaldson Pressman discuss the importance of exposing children to a wide variety of activites such as sports, scouting, theater. Stephanie says she believes this escape from homework is just as important as the school work students must complete for school. In fact, Stephanie says she feels the extracurricular activities should be viewed as homework. The gang talks about the importance of putting technology down for a few minutes each day. Americans are becoming more dependent on their technology. From updating social media to responding to emails, Americans must learn to prioritize and enjoy the world around them before delving into the virtual world they are so familiar with.

Grief and 9/11 Sep 11, 2014

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Matt and Margret Wahlstrom discuss Magret's tragic 9.11 story. She talks to Matt about receiving the call informing her that two of her loved ones were on one of the planes that went down. Matt and the gang get fans excited for BYU's first home football game of the season. Live reporting from the stadium brings the enthusiasm and excitement to life for listeners.

He Says, She Says Sep 10, 2014

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Matt and Audrey Nelson discuss the different ways males and females communicate in the workplace. She talks about males speaking in a more direct manner and females speaking in higher tones to avoid offending their coworkers. The gang talks about the stupid things guys and girls say to each other. They emphasize honesty and expressing your true feelings when communicating with one another.

Perfectionism Sep 09, 2014

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Matt and Jeffrey Reber talk about ways to deal with perfectionism. Jeffrey shares the difficulties that come with encouraging his own children without demanding perfection from them. There is a fine line between helping children become their best and asking too much from them. The gang talks about the idea of wabi-sabi, which is a Japanese ideal for beauty in imperfection. The gang comes up with a variety of examples where wabi-sabi may be applicable such as drawings from children and a home-cooked meal that may not look perfect but are still beautiful through their imperfections.

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