200 episodes
All That Matters Jan Goldstein
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5.0 • 25 Ratings
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Challenged by the rollercoaster world, at times, out of balance, each of us could use a story that lifts us up by reframing pain, problems, and lack of potential, and leading us to the uplift we deserve. I'm sharing brief yet remarkable stories from my life and that of others that allow us to see things just a little differently, and that can make all the difference. This podcast delivers 8-15 minute shots of affirmation that will go straight to the heart.
If we feel we are hearing "NO" from the universe, we just haven't found the question that gets us to that powerful "YES!"
Join me for life stories that connect us to the good stuff. We could all use more of that!
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When Iambic Pentameter Was an Olympic Sport
Did you know that poetry and painting were once Olympic sports? On the eve of the Olympic Games in Paris this summer of 2024, Jan shares the story of when the games celebrated the arts, lifting the mind as well as the body, and ways we each can "medal" in that every day of our lives.
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Me, Spike Lee, and the "Second Look"
Jan shares a chance encounter with a talented filmmaker and is reminded of the power of taking a second look, not just at films that make a difference, but at encounters with people and circumstances that can deepen us and lead us to an opportunity to repair and grow.
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Celebrating "What's Right!"
We often hear people talk about what's wrong with the world. Jan shares the story and words of a photographer who turns that on its ear, focusing on what's right, in our lives and that of others. There is a lift and balance, he suggests, if we follow that positive example.
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What Are Your 13 Words?
Recently, Jan was asked to place on a gravestone 13 words to sum up the life of a loved one. It got him thinking, what 13 words would each of us choose for ourselves when that day comes? And, then, another thought...what 13 words would each of us choose to describe ourselves right now, today?
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The Day the Bard's Swans Spoke Ukrainian
Art can heal and illuminate. This we know. But the recent performance of King Lear by Ukrainian amateur actors in Shakespeare's hometown in England, inspires us all to know that anything is possible!
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The Day My Brother Made A Miracle
Retelling a story of his dad and late brother, Mark, Jan celebrates the incomparable love and gifts that they gave him, and calls on all of us to cherish the possibility of discovering light in the darkness.
Dedicated to Mark's daughter, Jan's niece: Happy graduation day, Amanda!
Customer Reviews
Warm stories & advice
Look forward to the week night that a Jan Goldstein story will sooth my weary soul and make me smile before I close my eyes. May you continue to choose to “stand on your head” and encourage listeners to do the same.
Richly Rewarding
Each week, Jan Goldstein gives me 15 minutes of soul-lifting delight. Jan’s stories, many from his own life, enrich and enlighten, always providing a positive way to view the world—something we all need in these times.
Connecting
Somewhere in each episode, weaving through the personal stories, you will find a connection to yourself--something that helps, something that matters.