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Matthew Goodwin, Esq.
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Welcome to Beyond the Briefcase (formerly known as Goodwin Law Unplugged). Your host, attorney Matthew Goodwin, features his personal insights and features guests discussing a variety of topics on life, law and the community at large. To learn more about Goodwin Law go to: GLPA.LAW or call (239) 207-3403.  Goodwin Law, P.A. 9955 Tamiami Trail N STE 4, Naples, FL 34108

  1. 1D AGO

    How Big Law Stays Local | Andy Reiss on Community, AI & Multi-Office Legal Practice

    How does a 300-attorney, multi-state law firm maintain a truly local presence? In this full episode of the Matt Goodwin Podcast, Matt sits down with Andy Reiss, Senior Counsel at Bond Shonikin King (BSK), to explore how large law firms can successfully blend national reach with local community connection. Andy shares insights into BSK’s long-standing presence in Southwest Florida, how multi-office collaboration works in practice, and why bar association involvement and collegiality remain essential in modern legal careers. This conversation dives deep into:    → How BSK operates as a national firm with a local-first mindset    → Why community involvement and bar associations still matter    → How AI is transforming collaboration, research, and e-discovery    → The risks of AI hallucinations and why cautious adoption matters    → Differences between practicing law in Naples vs. New York    → How mentorship and firm culture shape young attorneys    → Why collegiality improves outcomes for lawyers, judges, and clients Whether you’re a lawyer, law student, firm leader, or legal professional, this episode offers practical insight into the evolving future of legal practice — without losing the human element. 🎧 Listen on SpotifyAvailable in the Matt Goodwin Podcast feed. 👉 Subscribe to the Matt Goodwin Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@themattgoodwin?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Connect with Matt Goodwin• Website → https://glpa.law/• LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwin-law-p-a-/• Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/goodwinlaw.pa/• Book a 1:1 Call → https://glpa.law/contact-us/ #AndyReiss #MattGoodwin #LegalPodcast #BigLaw #LawFirmCulture #AIInLaw #BarAssociation #LegalCareers #LawyerLife #LegalCommunity #MultiOfficeLawFirm #FutureOfLaw #BondShonikinKing

    47 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Why Legal Disputes Are Personal | Steve Blount on Mediation, Conflict & Problem-Solving

    Legal disputes are rarely just about the law — they’re deeply personal. In this full episode, Matt Goodwin sits down with experienced mediator and attorney Steve Blount to uncover the real emotional and human dynamics behind legal conflicts. From business disputes that affect personal well-being to mediation sessions where parties refuse to acknowledge their own issues, this conversation reveals why resolution is often harder than it seems. Steve shares practical insights from years of mediation experience, including why preparation matters, how draft settlements change outcomes, and why attorneys must focus on problem-solving instead of escalation.    → Why people hire lawyers for personal struggles — not just legal problems   → How business disputes spill into personal and emotional well-being   → The biggest reasons mediation breaks down   → Why preparation and draft settlements are critical to success   → The core skills attorneys need to become effective problem-solvers   → How shifting mindset can transform outcomes in mediation This episode is essential listening for lawyers, mediators, business owners, and professionals who want to better understand conflict, resolution, and the personal realities behind legal disputes. Available in the Matt Goodwin show feed.  👉 Subscribe to the Matt Goodwin Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@themattgoodwin?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Connect with Matt Goodwin:     • Website → https://glpa.law/     • Linkedin→ https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwin-law-p-a-/     • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/goodwinlaw.pa/     • Book a 1:1 Call → https://glpa.law/contact-us/ #SteveBlount #MattGoodwin #LegalPodcast #Mediation #ConflictResolution #LawyerLife #LegalDisputes #BusinessConflicts #ProblemSolving #LegalProfession #AttorneyAdvice #DisputeResolution #LawAndLife

    59 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Road Rage, AI Lies & Legal Truths | Richard Treiser on Clients, Parenting & Courtroom Reality

    In this full episode, attorney Richard Treiser breaks down one of the most shocking cases of his career — a road rage incident where a bullet nearly missed his client. From the dangers of miscommunication on the road to the growing risks of AI-generated legal errors, this conversation exposes the raw realities of modern law. We dive into:    → The road rage story that could have turned deadly    → Why AI tools like ChatGPT can be dangerous in legal practice    → Why some attorneys lose clients over poor communication    → Richard’s take on fatherhood and the importance of showing up for your kids    → Why people avoid responsibility — and how lawyers deal with it If you’re interested in criminal law, courtroom strategy, legal ethics, AI in law, or the human side of being an attorney, this conversation delivers real insight and zero fluff. A respected attorney with decades of courtroom experience, known for his commitment to clients, transparency, and strong family values.  00:00 – Intro 00:28 – The road rage incident 05:10 – A bullet that almost killed a client 09:42 – How people avoid responsibility 14:57 – AI hallucinations & fake cases in court 19:20 – Why clients get frustrated with law firms 24:40 – Parenting, values & life lessons 30:55 – Closing thoughts Available in the Matt Goodwin show feed.  👉 Subscribe to the Matt Goodwin Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@themattgoodwin?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Connect with Matt Goodwin:     • Website → https://glpa.law/     • Linkedin→ https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwin-law-p-a-/     • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/goodwinlaw.pa/     • Book a 1:1 Call → https://glpa.law/contact-us/ #RichardTreiser #LegalPodcast #RoadRageStory #AIInLaw #ChatGPTInCourt #LawyerLife #CourtroomStories #LegalAdvice #AttorneyInterview #MattGoodwinPodcast 👤Guest: Richard Treiser⏱ Chapters🎧 Listen on Spotify (Podcast Version)

    59 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    How Participation Creates Opportunity: Laird Lile on Bar Leadership, AI & Career Growth

    What if the decisions you make today could reshape your legal career for decades?In this inspiring episode, Matt Goodwin sits down with Laird Lile, one of the most respected leaders in the legal community, to explore how long-term thinking, professional involvement, and emerging technology are transforming the future of law.With decades of service on the Board of Governors and deep insight into the evolution of the profession, Lile shares timeless lessons every lawyer, law student, and professional needs to hear:In This Episode, You’ll Learn: → Why investing time into bar activities and community involvement leads to unexpected career opportunities → How long-term thinking becomes a powerful competitive advantage → The real impact of AI in the legal system — and why it functions like a “general magistrate” for judges → How demographic shifts are reshaping leadership representation → Why every lawyer should actively build influence, relationships, and visibility → The mindset that transforms a legal career from stagnant to exceptional This conversation is a must-listen for lawyers, professionals, and leaders who want to create meaningful impact, expand opportunity, and future-proof their careers.⏱ Chapters.! 00:00 Introduction 02:48 The Power of Long-Term Thinking 05:32 Participation vs. Busyness — Why Lawyers Must Show Up 08:45 Bar Activities & Unexpected Opportunities 12:20 AI in Law: A “General Magistrate” for Judges 15:10 Laird Lile’s Legacy on the Board of Governors 17:42 Demographics & Representation in the Legal Profession 20:55 How Involvement Builds Influence & Career Growth 24:40 Advice for Lawyers: Where to Begin 28:10 Final Thoughts & Takeaways 👉 Subscribe to the Matt Goodwin Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@themattgoodwin?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Connect with Matt Goodwin: • Website → https://glpa.law/ • Linkedin→ https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwin-law-p-a-/ • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/themattgoodwin/?hl=en • Book a 1:1 Call → https://glpa.law/contact-us/#lawyers #legalcareers #leadershipdevelopment #LairdLile #MattGoodwin #professionaldevelopment #AIinLaw #legalprofession #careergrowth #barassociation #longtermthinking #lawleadership #BeyondTheBriefcase

    29 min

  5. 09/26/2025

    Awaken Your Soul & Discover the Power of Breath Work | Mariana Beckner Interview

    Are you living just for a paycheck—or are you connected to your true purpose?In this inspiring episode, Mariana Becker joins Matt Goodwin to explore soul awakening, inner transformation, and the power of breath work as a tool for healing and growth.What you’ll learn in this episode: → Why you are more than a “9 to 5 worker” — you are a soul with purpose → How the universe aligns opportunities when you awaken your inner self → The science and spirituality of breath work for stress relief & nervous system regulation → Simple breath work practices you can start today for more focus, clarity, and relaxation → Why true transformation comes from personal experienceWhether you’re seeking more meaning in life, looking for tools to manage stress, or curious about spirituality and self-discovery, this conversation will guide you toward connecting with your authentic self.📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more powerful interviews on purpose, wellness, and authenticity!========= ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:14 Beyond Labels: Soul vs. Paycheck Identity 16:42 Mariana’s Journey of Inner Awakening 23:08 The Universe Aligns When You’re Ready 30:25 Breath Work for Stress & Emotional Release 35:10 Simple Breath Practices to Try Daily 46:47 Why Experience Is the Real Teacher 55:22 Final Reflections & Takeaways========= 🔔 Subscribe for more authentic conversations: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@themattgoodwin?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Connect with Matt Goodwin: • Website → https://glpa.law/ • Linkedin→ https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwin-law-p-a-/ • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/goodwinlaw.pa/ • Book a 1:1 Call → https://glpa.law/contact-us/#BreathWork #SoulAwakening #MarianaBecker #MattGoodwinPodcast #Spirituality #PurposeDrivenLife #InnerTransformation #WellnessPodcast #MindBodyHealing #StressRelief#BreathWork #SoulAwakening #MarianaBecker #MattGoodwinPodcast #PurposeDrivenLife #SpiritualHealing #MindfulnessPractice #WellnessPodcast #AuthenticityMatters #InnerTransformation

    57 min
  6. The Shocking Science That Restores Brain Power & Memory

    08/26/2025

    The Shocking Science That Restores Brain Power & Memory

    🎙️ In this groundbreaking and science-backed episode, we sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter—creator of BrainTap and pioneer in light, sound, and neuroplasticity—for a deep dive into how technology can rewire the mind for resilience, focus, and peak performance. From his early breakthroughs in guided visualization to developing a device now used by millions worldwide, Dr. Porter reveals how brainwave training transforms sleep, stress, and cognitive health. He unpacks the clinical research showing how brain voltage impacts dementia and Alzheimer’s, explains the role of epigenetics in rewiring our biology, and shares why most professionals unknowingly run their lives on mental “default mode.” Together we explore the science of energy, the nervous system, and how creative neuroscience is helping leaders, athletes, and everyday people unlock their full potential. Whether he’s breaking down how light therapy increases ATP production, exposing the brain’s dependence on training and practice, or showing why positivity and gratitude literally change genetic expression, Dr. Porter reminds us that your brain is not fixed—it’s adaptive, trainable, and capable of extraordinary transformation. ==============Chapters:00:00 Intro04:13 Brain Energy and Dementia Study07:11 Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity08:00 Running on Default vs. Training the Brain11:43 The First Brain Training Machines12:30 Positive Thinking and Longevity15:13 Brainwave Balance and Burnout17:36 Lasting Results of BrainTap Therapy20:22 BrainTap for Children and Learning23:18 Light, Sound, and Sleep Efficiency25:00 What Makes BrainTap Different29:10 Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Movement for Brain Health32:32 Sleep, Recovery, and Performance34:00 Foundational BrainTap Strategies36:29 Theta vs. Delta Brain States39:02 From Burnout to Daily Brain Maintenance42:18 Shifting Mindset and Energy47:13 Protecting Yourself from Energy Drainers48:25 Favorite Brain States and Daily Habits51:12 Dr. Porter’s Legacy in Brain Fitness

    55 min
  7. Doctor Reveals the Medical Lies That Block True Longevity

    08/19/2025

    Doctor Reveals the Medical Lies That Block True Longevity

    🎙️ In this uncompromising and truth-driven episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael P. Varveris—triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, clinical lipidology, and anti-aging, regenerative & functional medicine—for a candid conversation about why modern healthcare fails to heal.From his early years in internal medicine to building a concierge model focused on longevity and performance, Dr. Varveris reveals how medicine lost sight of nutrition, prevention, and true healing. He calls out the pharmaceutical incentives that keep doctors diagnosing and prescribing instead of restoring health, and shares what really drives burnout, brain fog, and chronic disease in today’s high-performing professionals. We explore functional medicine, hormone optimization, cardiovascular risk, and the deeper truths about energy, resilience, and human potential.Whether he’s exposing how medical schools ignore nutrition, explaining why cholesterol is misunderstood, or breaking down the root causes behind modern dysfunction, Dr. Varveris reminds us that real medicine isn’t about labels or lifelong prescriptions—it’s about uncovering truth and helping people heal.==============Chapters:00:00 Intro09:16 Most Common Issues in Burned Out Professionals12:46 What Causes Exhaustion in Driven Successful People15:53 Early Red Flags to Look Out For21:17 Common Myths About Aging & Energy25:20 Immediate Implementations to Optimize Health32:05 How Physical Health Impacts Leadership & Decision Making36:20 The Healthiest Mindset44:23 Rapid-Fire Questions#functionalmedicine #healthcarecorruption #medicalfreedom #beyondthebriefcase #drmichaelpvarveris #wellnesspodcast #patientcare #preventativemedicine #rootcausemedicine #healthpodcast #integrativemedicine #restorativehealth #pharmaceuticalindustry #healthreform #medicalethics #healthawareness #healingjourney #longevity #truthaboutmedicine #patientfirst #medicalexpose #nutritiontruth #burnout #holistichealth #purposefulliving #optimalhealth

    1h 6m
  8. Physician Exposes the Corruption Draining the Medical System

    08/12/2025

    Physician Exposes the Corruption Draining the Medical System

    🎙️ In this eye-opening and uncompromising episode, we sit down with Dr. Leland Stillman—board-certified physician, speaker, and founder of Stillman Integrative Medicine—for a candid conversation about the corruption, inefficiency, and misplaced priorities fueling today’s broken healthcare system.From his early years training in conventional medicine to building a membership-based practice that puts patients first, Dr. Stillman shares why he left the hospital system behind. He dives into the toxic incentives that keep doctors overworked, patients underserved, and the pharmaceutical industry thriving—while real health solutions are ignored. We explore functional medicine, environmental health, circadian science, and the simple, evidence-based habits that can transform well-being without feeding a billion-dollar disease industry.Whether he’s exposing Medicare fraud, explaining why light in your eyes matters more than another prescription, or showing patients how to reclaim their health, Dr. Stillman reminds us that medicine at its best isn’t about throughput or profit margins—it’s about restoring human function, dignity, and trust.==============Chapters:00:00 Intro09:16 Most Common Issues in Burned Out Professionals12:46 What Causes Exhaustion in Driven Successful People15:53 Early Red Flags to Look Out For21:17 Common Myths About Aging & Energy25:20 Immediate Implementations to Optimize Health32:05 How Physical Health Impacts Leadership & Decision Making36:20 The Healthiest Mindset44:23 Rapid-Fire Questions

    49 min
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Welcome to Beyond the Briefcase (formerly known as Goodwin Law Unplugged). Your host, attorney Matthew Goodwin, features his personal insights and features guests discussing a variety of topics on life, law and the community at large. To learn more about Goodwin Law go to: GLPA.LAW or call (239) 207-3403.  Goodwin Law, P.A. 9955 Tamiami Trail N STE 4, Naples, FL 34108

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  • Creator
    Matthew Goodwin, Esq.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Goodwin, Esq.
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Briefcase