This is Pivotal

Matthew Carlson
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We all experience pivotal moments in life that change everything. Sometimes these moments are challenging; other times they are deeply rewarding, but they all help us to learn, grow, and become stronger, more resilient individuals. Join host Matt Carlson as he explores the pivotal moments that have forever changed the lives of others.

  1. Kailin Beck: Growing From Dahlias

    FEB 1

    Kailin Beck: Growing From Dahlias

    You know that feeling when life just keeps piling on? When one thing after another keeps stacking up until it feels like it's all going to come crashing down. How do you pull yourself out of the chaos? Where did you turn for peace and reassurance? In this episode of "This Is Pivotal," I sit down with Kailin to discuss a magical and personal change that came in the unexpected form of a dahlia.

    54 min
  2. Matt Carlson: A Pivotal Look Back

    JAN 1

    Matt Carlson: A Pivotal Look Back

    Nearly 40,000 listens ago, this was just an experiment. Now, 25 episodes in, "This is Pivotal" has become a two year labor of love. For this milestone, we're doing something a little different: my daughter Whitney turns the tables and puts me in the guest seat, asking: What does it really take to build a podcast? And why do it in the first place? This is the story behind This is Pivotal.

    58 min
  3. Chris Carlson: Preserving Greatness

    12/01/2025

    Chris Carlson: Preserving Greatness

    As the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere and a crucial stopover for migratory birds, Great Salt Lake serves as a stabilizing force for ecosystems across North and South America. Today, the lake faces the greatest existential threat in its history, making the need for serious, proactive measures more urgent than ever. In this episode of "This is Pivotal," I sit down with Chris to discuss his efforts in "Preserving Greatness."

    48 min
  4. Chad Billings: Optimism Amid The Storm

    11/01/2025

    Chad Billings: Optimism Amid The Storm

    Perhaps the great equalizer for every single one of us in this world is that we all have to face hardship and challenges at some point. What separates us is how we respond to them. Do we wallow in self-pity and let them crush us, or do we work to tackle the problem while maintaining a healthy dose of optimism? In this episode of "This is Pivotal," I sit down with Chad and talk about his ongoing battle with an unexpected diagnosis of cancer.

    1 hr
  5. Camilla Bach Sangild: The Danish Daughter

    10/01/2025

    Camilla Bach Sangild: The Danish Daughter

    Imagine growing up in a small town in Denmark and learning that you'd have the opportunity to go to another continent, immerse yourself in an entirely different culture, and live with a family that would treat you as one of their own. In this episode of "This is Pivotal," I sit down with Camilla to reminisce about her time living as a foreign exchange student with our family in Kaysville, Utah.

    1 hr
  6. Olivia Carlson: From Paraguay to Potential

    09/01/2025

    Olivia Carlson: From Paraguay to Potential

    How do you know who you really are as a person? It's not until we face real world experiences, challenges, disappointments, and successes that we uncover our true nature and discover what really matters in life. In this episode of "This is Pivotal," I sit down with Olivia for a second time and discuss how an 18-month mission in Paraguay changed her life forever and brought her closer to reaching her divine potential.

    56 min
  7. Matt & Mindy Carlson: 25 Years

    08/01/2025

    Matt & Mindy Carlson: 25 Years

    Every pivotal moment in life ties back to human connection. Of all the relationships that have shaped my journey, none has transformed me more profoundly than my marriage to my spouse. This August we celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. For this special episode of "This is Pivotal," I sit down with Mindy to reflect on our relationship and what we've learned over the years through the ins and outs of love.

    56 min
  8. Scott Waddell: Everybody Has Value

    07/01/2025

    Scott Waddell: Everybody Has Value

    As humans, we craft mental narratives to help us make sense of the world. We draw lines between right and wrong, contemplate what lies beyond death, and seek meaning through our own experiences. But what happens when something turns your understanding of life upside down? In this episode of “This is Pivotal,” I sit down with Scott to explore how a life-changing event transformed not only the way he sees others, but also the way he values himself.

    55 min
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We all experience pivotal moments in life that change everything. Sometimes these moments are challenging; other times they are deeply rewarding, but they all help us to learn, grow, and become stronger, more resilient individuals. Join host Matt Carlson as he explores the pivotal moments that have forever changed the lives of others.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Carlson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Carlson
  • Show Website
    This is Pivotal

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