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(Formerly Solvecast) A collection of podcasts, stories, and experiments from Matters.com — where we explore what matters, one series at a time. This feed is home to interviews, limited series, and audio projects that reflect the wide range of what people care about today — from personal turning points to global conversations, from entertainment to big ideas. Some shows are polished, some are in progress, and some are just us trying things out. They won’t all matter to everyone. That’s the point. It’s all part of the Matters.com platform — a new way to focus, connect, and collaborate around what truly matters.

  1. Why Laughter and Yoga Matters to Cathy Nesbitt, Advocate and Entrepreneur

    4D AGO

    Why Laughter and Yoga Matters to Cathy Nesbitt, Advocate and Entrepreneur

    In this episode of Matters.com Presents, Barton Williams interviews Cathy Nesbitt. Cathy is a health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and laughter yoga teacher from Canada who has built two remarkable missions: a 24-year-old worm composting business focused on environmental wellness, and an online laughter club helping people escape stress and find joy.  Cathy explains how laughter yoga works as an intentional exercise — not jokes or comedy — and how the body releases happy hormones like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins when we laugh, whether the laughter is real or simulated.  She also opens up about her personal journey from worm entrepreneur to laughter advocate, and why she believes we can't care for the planet unless we first take care of our mental health.  [00:00:26] Why laughter matters: the global mental health crisis and the power of intentional laughter  [00:01:00] What laughter yoga actually is — and why it's more fun than a bicep curl  [00:01:44] How simulated laughter triggers real happy hormones in the body  [00:02:43] From worm composting to laughter yoga: cathy's entrepreneurial journey  [00:03:27] How a tough moment in 2012 led cathy to discover laughter yoga  [00:04:27] How the COVID-19 pandemic turned laughter into a serious full-time mission  [00:05:36] How a good laughter yoga professional helps shy or resistant participants open up  [00:06:00] Why we must laugh especially when the world feels heavy  [00:07:00] The healing connection between laughter and nature  [07:24] Matters.com Speed Round: AI, Dogs, America, Storytelling, Laughter, Sadness, Mental Health, Driverless Cars, Travel, Hard Copy Books  You can find Cathy at: https://www.cathysclub.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/ This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    11 min
  2. Why Trust and Resilience Matter to Marco Barnes Jr, Real Estate Investor

    5D AGO

    Why Trust and Resilience Matter to Marco Barnes Jr, Real Estate Investor

    Olivia interviews real estate investor and resilience advocate Marco Barnes Jr., who shares how losing everything in the 2008 crash led to homelessness and forced him to rebuild by taking a grueling summer job on an Alaska fishing boat to earn $20,000. He explains how he used that money to partner up, restart in real estate, and grow from a two-person operation into a mortgage business with 300+ employees and a $20 million credit line, later becoming a private capital investor. Marco talks about what matters to him now—trust, self-understanding, resiliency, and surrounding yourself with the right community and mentors—and encourages people to believe in themselves and keep pursuing their passion. In the speed round, they touch on entrepreneurship, mental health, AI, bankruptcy, sports, real estate investing, music, and homelessness.  You can find Marco Barnes Jr at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-barnes-jr-48074720b/ 00:27 Crash to Homelessness 01:02 Alaska Fishing Boat Reset 02:02 Rebuilding in Real Estate 03:14 Resilience Mindset 04:15 Community and Mentors 07:01 Finding Your Passion 08:29 Mental Fortitude Lessons 10:59 Speed Round  12:06 Money and Life Takes 15:57 Giving Back on Homelessness This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    19 min
  3. Living in the Moment and Mental Health, with Alex Ranahan

    MAR 3

    Living in the Moment and Mental Health, with Alex Ranahan

    Alex Ranahan on Being More Childlike and Living in the Present Barton  talks with Bristol-based virtual event emcee, presenter, and actor Alex Ranahan about what matters to him right now: reconnecting to the present moment instead of constantly chasing the next goal. Alex shares how social media and online advice can turn self-improvement into pressure and comparison, and suggests scrapping the idea of a life “journey” in favor of gratitude, appreciation, and measuring progress by how you feel and how your perspective has shifted over time.  In the speed round, Alex says AI matters as a tool that extends capability, along with dogs, pantomime, social media (as a tool, not a replacement), the USA, mental health, paper books, and travel, while skipping the Epstein files and driverless cars. 02:59 Escaping Comparison Culture 04:43 Scrap the Journey Mindset 06:05 Gratitude in the Now 06:58 Reflecting Without Regret 09:21 Speed Round Begins 09:40 AI and Dogs 10:59 Pantomime and Social Media 13:23 Mental Health and Books 15:19 Travel and Wonder 16:38 Where to Find Alex 17:03 Closing Thanks This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    17 min
  4. Why Fatherhood Matters to Brian Robinson, Teacher, Lawyer, Swim Coach and Poet

    FEB 28

    Why Fatherhood Matters to Brian Robinson, Teacher, Lawyer, Swim Coach and Poet

    Emily  interviews Brian Robinson, a Silicon Valley teacher, lawyer, swim coach, and poet, about what matters most to him right now: showing up for his children as a father.  Brian shares the story of his sudden cardiac arrest during swim practice in May 2021, how teens at the pool got him help and an AED shock saved his life, and how his kids’ voices on a Zoom call helped wake him from an induced coma.  They talk about his recovery, how his kids have processed the experience over time, and the unanswered questions about why it happened.  In the speed round, they touch on fatherhood, global athletic competition, resilience, classic poetry (including Rumi’s “The Guest House”), physical and cardiac health, functional beverages, and superstitions.  Brian also mentions his children’s picture book about the experience, "You Called Daddy". More Info: www.BrianRobinsonAuthor.com 00:24 What Matters Most Now 01:07 Collapse at Swim Practice 02:35 CPR and Hospital Coma 03:32 Kids Wake Him Up 05:06 New Perspective on Fatherhood 10:06 No Warning Signs 11:15 Matters Speed Round Begins 13:52 Poetry and Mindfulness 15:09 Health Habits and Hype Drinks 17:37 Where to Find Brian This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    19 min

  5. FEB 21

    Intuition, Double Standards & Living Fully, with Amy Safford & Misty O’Hara

    Emily talks with novelists Amy Safford and Misty O’Hara about what matters to them and the personal stories behind their books.  Amy shares how her Goode Vibrations series explores intuition, spiritual transformation, magical realism, and buried history, and how a skiing accident helped push her to finish her first novel, Goode Vibrations of the Resting Place, followed by Goode Vibrations of the Dead River Valley.  Misty discusses how her first novel, The Hundred Man Plan, was sparked after her mom died of ALS and she questioned her life, leading her to write fiction that challenges sexual double standards for women.  In the Matters.com speed round, they weigh in on the supernatural, novels, writing, relationships, and skiing. Amy: GoodeVibrations.com Misty:  MistyOhara.com 03:44 Amy’s Origin Story: Writing Journey + Ski Accident Catalyst 04:57 Misty’s “The Hundred Man Plan”: Grief, Liberation & Double Standards 06:35 Parallels Between the Books: Female Agency, Sexuality & Reclaiming Labels 08:44 Matters.com Speed Round 11:03 Speed Round: Why Novels & Writing Matter 13:01 Speed Round: Relationships, Love & Self-Discovery 14:56 Speed Round: Skiing vs. Indoorsy Life (Netflix, Movies, Food) 16:59 Wrap-Up: Where to Find the Books + Final Thanks This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    20 min
  6. Adult Gymnastics & Chasing Big Dreams — with Angela Fuller, Mom, Fitness Instructor, American Ninja Warrior, Competitive Gymnast

    FEB 19

    Adult Gymnastics & Chasing Big Dreams — with Angela Fuller, Mom, Fitness Instructor, American Ninja Warrior, Competitive Gymnast

    Mike interviews Angela Fuller — mom, fitness instructor, American Ninja Warrior competitor, and competitive gymnast. They talk about why adult gymnastics matters to Angela and how she returned to athletics after a serious back injury, pregnancies that worsened her discs, and being told she might need a spinal fusion. She shares how her best friend’s terminal breast cancer diagnosis pushed her to go after her dreams again, leading her to train her way back, compete on American Ninja Warrior (after four years of applying and standing out among more than 70,000 applicants), and join an adult gymnastics team. Angela also discusses parenting while actively pursuing her own goals and why she encourages other parents to jump into their dreams before they feel ready and to prioritize self-care. Speed round: gymnastics, parenting, dogs, video games, pizza, artificial intelligence, exercise, and celebrities. 00:14 Why Adult Gymnastics Matters: Injury, Motherhood & Comeback 01:00 Chasing Big Dreams: American Ninja Warrior + Returning to Gymnastics 02:32 How Competing Changed Parenting & Mental Health 04:32 Breaking the ‘Too Old’ Myth: No Expiration Date on Gymnastics 06:20 Speed Round  Find Angela here: https://www.instagram.com/colofitnesschick/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/angela_fuller This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    12 min
  7. Pogo Sticks, Physical & Mental Health, with Barton Williams, Athlete, Actor, and Educator

    FEB 9

    Pogo Sticks, Physical & Mental Health, with Barton Williams, Athlete, Actor, and Educator

    Mike interviews Barton Williams, Athlete, Actor, and Educator. Barton discusses the importance of physical and mental health, especially for children, and shares how using a pogo stick can be a metaphor for life's ups and downs. The speed round covers topics like high-powered pogo sticks, mental health, pizza, artificial intelligence, and more. 00:12 Barton Williams' Passion for Physical and Mental Health 01:05 Discovering the Power of Pogo Sticks 02:43 Speed Round: What Matters to Barton? 03:11 Deep Dive into High Powered Pogo Sticks 04:14 Speed Round Continues: From Pizza to Travel https://bartoncwilliams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bartonc.williams/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/barton-c-williams-92a70b70/ This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    8 min
  8. Why Bravery Matters to Jolene Puffer, Author, CEO and Real Estate Broker

    FEB 4

    Why Bravery Matters to Jolene Puffer, Author, CEO and Real Estate Broker

    Olivia interviews Jolene Puffer, a real estate broker, entrepreneur, Ironman finisher, author, and CEO. Jolene shares her journey of embracing bravery, highlighting how completing her first Ironman transformed her beliefs about what she could accomplish.  Jolene also discusses her book 'How Big Is Your Brave?'  Speed Round:  entrepreneurship, social media, artificial intelligence,  endurance sports and more. 00:25 The Importance of Being Brave 02:19 Overcoming Challenges and Ironman Journey 03:50 Bravery in Everyday Life 07:49 Speed Round: What Matters? https://www.instagram.com/jolenerocksrealestate/ https://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Brave-Jolene-Roberts/dp/B0CS3TFGTH/ This podcast is brought to you by Matters.com. A new social media and collaboration platform - launching soon. Join thousands getting the Matters.com newsletter — world news, fresh perspectives, and early beta access.

    13 min
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(Formerly Solvecast) A collection of podcasts, stories, and experiments from Matters.com — where we explore what matters, one series at a time. This feed is home to interviews, limited series, and audio projects that reflect the wide range of what people care about today — from personal turning points to global conversations, from entertainment to big ideas. Some shows are polished, some are in progress, and some are just us trying things out. They won’t all matter to everyone. That’s the point. It’s all part of the Matters.com platform — a new way to focus, connect, and collaborate around what truly matters.

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  • Creator
    Matters.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Thabble, LLC
  • Show Website
    Matters.com Presents
  • Provider
    Thabble, LLC