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.

Latest Episodes:

Blended Famiies May 20, 2013

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Combining two families of children together is no sitcom. Advice of how to proceed in a world that is not "The Brady Bunch."

Checking Our Biases May 16, 2013

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Let's face it, as a human being we are biased, no matter how unbiased we try to be.

Relationship Education May 15, 2013

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We go to college before landing a big job. We take a driver's education course before getting a license. So we wonder why there is no education going into life's biggest change -- romantic relationships.

Romantic Attraction May 14, 2013

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We ask what brings two people together. Is it what is in the eye of the beholder, the ear of the beholder, or the eye of the beholder?

Art of Living Single May 13, 2013

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We all spend a part of our lives living alone. Matt explores how to make the most of life after a divorce, death of a partner, or before our first long-term romantic relationship. Art of Living Single (32:55) If we can't be happy as a single, we cannot expect to feel any happier in a relationship. Matt talks with Michael Broder, Ph.D, an expert on cognitive behavioral therapy. Broder says if you don't "need" another person in your life, although you may certainly "desire" one, you will never allow yourself to be in a bad relationship. He says the only way to do that is to learn how to be comfortable in your own solitude. You won't let a bad relationship rob you of that solitude. He says that means learning to look for "Mr. Right" rather than looking for "Mr. Right Now." Part of that is changing the way we approach someone we begin to date. "Many people when they meet someone the question is 'Is there any reason why I can't be involved with this person?' rather than looking at it more proactively." Broder compares it to an employer hiring the first seemingly-qualified candidate who walks through the door and skip interviewing additional candidates. "You wouldn't think of hiring someone like that." 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:32:55 - Art of Living Single(32:55)

Achieving Your Childhood Dream as an Adult May 13, 2013

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Dr. Matt Townsend is your life guide on the side, for communication and relationship tips.

Boredom and Education May 09, 2013

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Kim Power Stilson in for a vacationing Matt Townsend discusses boredom in the classroom and how educators are working to improve the situation.

Mother's Day 2013 May 08, 2013

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Kim Power Stilson in for a vacationing Matt Townsend discusses Mother's Day.

Overcoming Stress May 07, 2013

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Dr. Matt Townsend is your life guide on the side, for communication and relationship tips.