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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Context Feb 03, 2014

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We all like to think we're independent thinkers. When it comes to crowds and other situations, we generally have no clue how much it influences us. Dr. Matt Townsend is talking to Dr. Sam Sommers to discover just how much context matters.

End of Life Jan 30, 2014

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There is nothing so hard as dealing with a loved one (or perhaps even yourself) as they near death. There is a lot of associated with the end of life, it's difficult to talk about it, so we rarely do. That is a mistake. In this episode, Dr. Matt Townsend is joined by expert Christie North to talk about those important conversations to have at the end of life.

The White Knight Syndrome Jan 29, 2014

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Rescuing others is a good thing, right? Well, sometimes. Eventually, always going for the bad boy or the damsel in distress can take a toll on your own health and wellbeing. The compulsive need to rescue is called "The White Knight Syndrome," and in this episode Dr. Matt Townsend invites expert Dr. Marilyn Kriefer to talk about how take off the armor and help yourself.

Home Business Organization Jan 28, 2014

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Working from home can often be a recipe for disorganized chaos. What to do with all of those papers, and with your time? It piles up quickly. And yet working from home is becoming a very popular choice! In this episode, Dr. Matt Townsend is talking to organization expert Vicki Winterton who will teach how to organize your home business.

Talking to Teens Jan 27, 2014

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Imagine: Your teen has just come home from school and you ask them how their day went. In Reality: You'll be hard pressed to get more than a "Fine." How can we get our teenagers to open up? How can we understand their pattern of communication? In this episode, Dr. Matt Townsend is teaming up with Dr. Jennifer Lunder-Powell to find some answers.

Everyday Etiquette Jan 23, 2014

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Using the phone, riding the elevator, and going to the movies all have some unspoken rules... and those rules are Etiquette. Etiquette helps us all live a little more comfortably in the world togetherm, but how do you know what the etiquette is? Today Dr. Matt Townsend and etiquette blogger Janine Ottley are going to lay down some etiquette rules.

Mindful Parenting Jan 22, 2014

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Even if we're stressed... that doesn't mean our kids are stressed, right? Wrong! Emotions are contagious, and so our stress leaks out to our children every day, which can cause lots of problems. In this episode, Dr. Matt Townsend will be talking with Dr. Kristen Race about how to calm down, focus, and be more mindful parents.

Inner Beauty Jan 21, 2014

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Just by glancing at the checkout of a grocery store, it's easy to see how much of an emphasis our society places on beauty. And 99% won't measure up. But don't worry... research shows that are attraction doesn't matter as much as we think. Today Dr. Matt Townsend speaks with author Leta Greene to get some tips on how to unleash the beautiful inner you.

Fear Jan 16, 2014

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We all experience fear... but why? Joining that Matt Townsend team is Guest Host Brooke Walker and expert Jeff Wise, and together they will explore the science of fear, risk, and how to combat our phsyical reaction when we're afraid.

Making Grateful Kids Jan 15, 2014

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It seems like many young people are overtaken by an attitude of entitlement. They think they deserve the job, the grade, the new gadget. How do you help them be grateful for what they already have? Guest Host Kimberly Giles is speaking with Dr. Giacomo Bono and Dr. Jeffrey Froh to find out.

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