Other People's Shoes

Neil Matthews
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On my show, I aim to create a space that allows us all to hear each other's points of view. Constructive dialog helps us all realize that truly hearing another person's story can enrich our lives. After all, when you walk in Other People's Shoes, you really do get a different perspective on life.

  1. The Gift

    3D AGO

    The Gift

    🎙 EPISODE TITLE: THE GIFT🎁  🧩 SEASON THEME: HUNGRYThis season has been about appetite  not just for success or answers, but for meaning, honesty, and something real. The Gift sits right in the middle of that hunger, asking a simple but unsettling question: What does this world actually need right now? 👣 GUEST INTRODUCTION: A CHRISTMAS TRADITIONFor six years now, Christmas on Other People’s Shoes has looked a little different. No polished bow. No scripted cheer. Just Neil and Garrett sitting down together reflecting, laughing, asking harder questions than expected, and revisiting the journey they’ve been on together. This year, the tradition continues with The Gift  a conversation about what we give, what we withhold, and what we’re still hungry for when the lights come down and the wrapping paper is gone. 💡 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSWhat we say we want for Christmas vs. what the world actually needs Why some gifts can’t be bought, wrapped, or returned The danger of mistaking comfort for fulfillment A lighthearted but telling moment around shoe sizes  including the reminder that Shaquille O’Neal famously wears a U.S. men’s size 22, proving once again that not everyone walks through life with the same footprint Reflections on six years of Christmas episodes and how the meaning keeps changing A reminder that hunger isn’t a flaw  it’s often an invitation 🎁 THE HEART OF THE EPISODE: THE GIFTForgiveness. Time. Attention. Listening without fixing. Showing up when it’s inconvenient. These are the gifts that don’t trend, don’t sparkle, and don’t fit neatly under a tree but they’re the ones people remember. 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes: 🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube 👟 Website 📣 Leave Us a Review: If this episode made you pause, reflect, or rethink what you’re offering the people around you, we’d love to hear from you. Leave a review and let us know what The Gift meant to you. 🎄 🎧 LISTEN, REFLECT, AND WALK WITH US Thank you for spending another Christmas with us. Thank you for walking in Other People’s Shoes. And thank you for staying hungry for more compassion, more perspective, and more truth. Merry Christmas from Other People’s Shoes. 👟🎄

    52 min
  2. Crap...

    DEC 17

    Crap...

    🎙✨ CRAP🧩 Season Theme: Hungry It starts with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread. 🥪 Cheap. Easy. Normal. At 15 years old, Dr. Aaron Chapa found himself overweight, confused, and hungry for direction  with no real guidance on food, health, or how the body actually works. This episode is called “CRAP” because sometimes what we eat, what we trust, and what we’re told is “normal” slowly shapes us in ways we don’t see… until it costs us. 👣 Guest IntroductionDr. Aaron Chapa’s health journey didn’t start in a clinic  it started in his own body. In eighth grade, struggling with his weight, he made one bold decision: cut sugar. That single change led to a 45-pound weight loss in one summer and sparked a lifelong pursuit of health and wellness. But everything shifted when Aaron held his father in his arms as he passed away suddenly from a heart attack. In that moment, he realized the system meant to protect health had failed and his calling became clear. Today, Dr. Chapa is a functional wellness educator, chiropractor, and co-founder of Living Well Clinical Nutrition Center, helping people heal without drugs or surgery by focusing on health at the cellular level. 💡 Episode Highlights🥪 How “normal food” quietly becomes long-term damage 📏 Why a 1-degree change matters  inch by inch, it’s a cinch 🫀 How losing his father reshaped his mission and message 📊 Does the American Heart Association actually get nutrition right? 📖 The recipe you can’t afford to miss 🎥 Are we eating “make-believe food”? (Think "Hook" the movie) 🍭 Should sugar be treated like a controlled substance? 🚫 What C.R.A.P. really stands for and why it matters 🥩 Is carnivore the answer… or just part of the conversation? 🔗 Learn More About Dr. Aaron Chapa🌐 Website: drchapawellness.com 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X 📺 YouTube 👟 Website 📣 Leave Us a ReviewIf this episode challenged what you eat, how you think, or what you’ve been told about health, we’d love to hear it. 💬 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    50 min
  3. Now And Next

    DEC 10

    Now And Next

    🎙✨ NOW AND NEXT🧩 Season Theme: HungryyAs we enter the home stretch of this season, the conversations get even more honest. “Hungry” has always been about the things we long forrconnection, clarity, purposeeand this episode lands right in that space..Most of us spend too much time wishing we could rewrite the past..However, in this episode leans into a mindset shift called “the now and the next.” It’s about asking two simple but powerful questions: What can I do with the now that’s right in front of me? And who is the next person I can impact in a meaningful way? It’s presence and purpose staying grounded in today while staying open to who might need you tomorrow. 👣 Guest IntroductionToday I’m joined by Marco Vega a full-time music industry pro, part-time story listener, and the self-proclaimed “bad boy of Music Row.” 🎸😎 Behind the persona is someone who understands connection, presence, and what it means to truly show up for people. Marco also works with Loqui, a human-to-human “listening as a service” platform that gives people someone real to talk to when life feels heavy. 🗣❤️ 💡 Episode Highlights✨ How “the now and the next” can reframe the way you move through life 😋 “Don’t yuck someone else’s yum” honoring others’ joy without judgment 📞 Do you have a 911 person for life’s emergencies? 🔌 Why we’re hyper-connected yet deeply lonely ❓ Would your friends actually call you if they needed something? 🏝️ What Tom Hanks & Wilson (yes, that Wilson) still teach us about connection 👂 Loqui’s mission: real people, real listening, real support 🔗 Connect with Marco Vega:Marco Vega 🔗 Learn More About Loqui:🌐 Website: https://loquilistening.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/loquilistening 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes:🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X 📺 YouTube 👟 Website 📣 Leave Us a ReviewIf this episode nudged you, challenged you, or gave you something to chew on, we’d love to hear it. 💬 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    48 min
  4. Chicken Or Fish

    DEC 3

    Chicken Or Fish

    🎙 Chicken Or Fish🧩 Season Theme: Hungry As we enter the home stretch of this season, the conversations get even more honest. “Hungry” has always been about the things we long for connection, clarity, purpose and this episode lands right in that space. 👣 Guest Introduction: My guest this week is Jonathan McLean, a true “Why” guy. He’s the kind of person who isn’t afraid to ask the deeper questions and follow them wherever they lead. Our conversation begins in a vulnerable place: the hunger to be seen, heard, and loved by those closest to us. Jonathan opened up about his relationship with his father and the ache that comes from waiting for someone to reach out. It’s something I relate to and maybe you do too. The title Chicken Or Fish comes right out of Jonathan’s world at Osprey Guide. He shared a powerful picture: the osprey, a bird that doesn’t play it safe. It dives headfirst into cold, deep, messy water to get what it needs. It goes all in, even when it’s uncomfortable. Because staying stuck scared, hesitant, and frozen like a chicken never gets you fed. That became the heart of our conversation: Are you diving into the life that’s meant for you? Or are you standing on the shore, afraid of the water? We explore what it means to be truly seen, the weight we carry when success doesn’t feel aligned, and the pain of longing for connection from someone who never quite reaches back. And near the end, Jonathan leads us into something I don’t think has ever happened on the show before an exercise you’re invited to do with us. It’s simple, grounding, and surprisingly emotional. Jonathan’s work centers on helping people understand their wiring through Human Design and step into their lives with clarity and courage. If you’ve felt “successfully stuck,” overwhelmed, or shaped by the expectations of others, his approach may hit home. 💡 Episode Highlights: The osprey metaphor: choosing courage over fearJonathan’s deep hunger for connection with his fatherWhat it means to feel seen and understoodThe weight we carry when success doesn’t feel alignedA first-time-on-the-show guided exercise🔗 Connect with Jonathan McLean: 🌐 Osprey Guide 👍 Facebook 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes: 👟 Website 🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X 📺 YouTube 📣 Leave Us a Review: If this episode stirred something in you, leave a review and share how stepping into Jonathan’s shoes shifted your view. Leave a Review

    43 min
  5. The Shot

    NOV 26

    The Shot

    🎙: The Shot🧩 Season Theme: Hungry This season leans into the places where our cravings, choices, and deeper longings collide. It’s about the things we chase, the stories we tell ourselves, and the hunger literal and not that shapes who we become. 👣 Guest Introduction: Ana Reisdorf has spent more than 15 years helping people understand their relationship with health, weight, and nutrition. Early in her career, she worked closely with patients preparing for bariatric surgery and saw the impact of steady, informed support. In the last decade, she’s shifted into content strategy, helping brands share evidence-based nutrition in a space full of noise. Her latest work, GLP-1 Hub, is where her personal experience, professional expertise, and heart for helping others all meet. As a dietitian who has used GLP-1 medications herself, she saw how much confusion was out there. So she built a place where experts MDs, RDs, and other health pros offer clear, trustworthy guidance for anyone navigating these medications and the weight-loss journey that often comes with them. Ana joins us to talk about “the shot,” the hope people bring to it, the misconceptions that get in the way, and what lasting change can actually look like. 💡 Episode Highlights: Her personal experience with GLP-1 medicationsWhy so many people struggle to get sustainable resultsThe myths and misunderstandings that often derail progressPractical steps for anyone considering or already using GLP-1 treatments🔗 Connect with Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD: Website: https://glp1hub.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569601379458 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes: 👟 Website 🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X 📺 YouTube 📣 Leave Us a Review: If this episode nudged or challenged you, leave a review and tell us how stepping into Ana’s shoes shifted your view. Leave a Review

    43 min
  6. Enough Mediocrity

    NOV 19

    Enough Mediocrity

    🎙  Enough Mediocrity🧩 Season Theme: Hungry This season explores hunger not just for food, but for belonging, purpose, identity, and healing. Hunger shows us what we’re still carrying and what we keep feeding. 👣 With Thanksgiving almost here, it’s natural to think about who’ll be gathering around your table. But today’s conversation asks a deeper question: Who have you been allowing to sit at your table that shouldn’t be there anymore? Are shame, loneliness, depression, or “not enough” still claiming a seat? Sometimes the most healing words we can hear are: “It’s not your fault.” But many of us keep serving ourselves the same old, moldy dish called “It’s still your fault.” My guest today, Wes Woodson, knows that battle well. Wes is a mental health advocate and speaker whose story helps make conversations about anxiety, confidence, and self-worth feel human, honest, and approachable. You can learn more about him here: 💡 Episode Highlights: Who truly belongs at your table and who doesn’tWhy hearing “it’s not your fault” can be life-changingHow to stop feeding yourself old stories that keep you stuckThe cost of staying where you’re tolerated instead of celebratedThe quiet ways we disrespect ourselves—and how to stopHow to gather evidence that you are enoughWes’s journey from anxiety to purposeA powerful perspective from Louie Giglio on identity and worth🎥 Louie Giglio’s Talk: Watch on YouTube 🔗 Connect with Wes Woodson: Website Instagram 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes: 👟 Website 🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube 📣 Leave Us a Review: If this episode nudged or challenged you, leave a review and tell us how stepping into Wes’s shoes

    43 min
  7. Connect

    NOV 12

    Connect

    🎙 Connect:🍽️ Season Theme: Hungry This season, we’re exploring what it means to be hungry not just for food, but for purpose, meaning, connection, and identity. Hunger drives us, defines us, and sometimes exposes what’s really missing inside. 👣 Guest Introduction: Have you ever tried eating alone in a restaurant no phone, no music, just you and your thoughts? It’s harder than it sounds. I’ve been testing that lately during my lunch breaks, realizing how uncomfortable it can feel to just be with myself. My guest today, Constance Curtis, knows exactly why that discomfort shows up and how to move through it. Constance is a transformational coach and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience helping people align with their purpose, break through limiting beliefs, and live with authenticity. After building multiple businesses and walking through her own reinventions, she now guides entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives who feel stuck or disconnected. Her approach? Grounded, no-fluff transformation that blends mindset shifts with real strategy. Together, we dive into what it takes to stop seeking external validation and start finding it within. 💡 Episode Highlights: What external validation really costs and how to find worth from within How to release what no longer serves you and reconnect with your purpose The messy, beautiful process of real growth Why alignment matters more than achievement 🔗 Connect with Constance Curtis: 🌐 Website 📸 Instagram 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes: 👟 Website 🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube 📣 Leave Us a Review: If this episode challenged you to sit with yourself a little longer or reminded you that connection starts within—leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share how stepping into Constance’s shoes impacted you.

    45 min
  8. Plant & Grow

    NOV 5

    Plant & Grow

    🎙 Plant & Grow 🌱 🍁🌱 A Thanksgiving SeedThanksgiving isn’t just about full plates 🦃🍽️ it’s about roots  the kind we grow on purpose 🌾 The soil remembers every hand that turned it 🤲 every hope tucked beneath chilly November ground 🍂 Some seasons feed us 🥕 Some seasons stretch us 🌿 And hunger? It’s not always a rumble in the stomach  sometimes it’s the deep ache to become who we’re meant to be 🌱✨ In backyards and borrowed plots 🏙️🪴 growth insists on showing up even where concrete thought it had the last word. One seed can feed a home 🌰🏡 One tree can shade generations 🌳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And one hungry heart can shift a broken system, starting right where it stands 💪🌍 So this Thanksgiving 🍁 as we pass the mashed potatoes and gratitude 🥔❤️ may we plant new stories too  for the selves we’re becoming and the gardens waiting to rise 🌷🙌 👣 Guest Introduction: Meet Greg Peterson  The Urban Farmer 🌿🏡 For over 32 years, Greg turned a simple quarter-acre yard in Phoenix into a flourishing food forest 🌳🥭🍊 He has taught thousands to grow food, save seeds, and rebuild their connection to the earth 🌎💧 His question changes everything: “What if there was a garden and fruit tree in every yard?” 🍎🌳✨ Today we talk soil, seeds, identity, and why growing food might just be the most hopeful thing you can do. 💡 Episode Highlights: Hunger beyond food — what really fills us 🍽️➡️❤️ Greg’s early love for growing things 🐟🌱 The wake-up call about our fragile food system ⚠️🥫 Turning a yard into a food forest 🌳🌻 Permaculture + changing how we see the world 🔄🍃 Why seeds and community matter 🌾🤝 Easy steps to start growing today 🚿🪴🌞 🔗 Connect with Greg Peterson: 🌐 Website: https://www.urbanfarm.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanfarmu/ 🎧 Podcast: UrbanFarmPodcast.com 🌱 Seeds: GreatAmericanSeedUp.org 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes: 👟 Website 🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube 📣 Leave Us a Review: If this episode planted something in you 🌱🤍 take a moment to share it.

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On my show, I aim to create a space that allows us all to hear each other's points of view. Constructive dialog helps us all realize that truly hearing another person's story can enrich our lives. After all, when you walk in Other People's Shoes, you really do get a different perspective on life.

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  • Creator
    Neil Matthews
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    367
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    ℗ & © 2025 Other People's Shoes
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