Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt - Friendship Tools

What if friendship isn’t about being fully open with everyone—but about knowing what belongs where? In this week’s episode of Our Friendly World, Fawn and Matt explore the idea that we each live three lives:the public, the private, and the secret. Together, they unpack: What we show the world versus what we reserve for close relationships Why boundaries aren’t walls—but sanctuaries How oversharing can blur lines and complicate friendships Why emotional honesty is often welcomed… but only the positive kind How age, experience, and discernment change the way we make friends With humor, vulnerability, and real-life examples (including politeness-as-protection and secret chocolate stashes), this conversation gently reframes boundaries not as cold or calculating—but as essential for emotional health, creativity, and trust. Whether you’ve ever felt misunderstood, “too much,” or unsure of how much of yourself to share, this episode invites you to rethink access, safety, and connection—and to honor the sacred space where growth begins. Public vs private vs secret selves Boundaries as emotional safety Why work culture only welcomes “positive” emotions Friendship discernment as we grow Vulnerability without self-betrayal Protecting ideas, creativity, and inner life Aristotle’s three types of friendship (Nichomachean Ethics) public vs private lifefriendship boundariesemotional boundariesoversharing in relationshipsauthenticity and boundarieshealthy friendshipsemotional safetyself disclosurepersonal boundariestypes of friendship #OurFriendlyWorld#FriendshipPodcast#HealthyBoundaries#EmotionalIntelligence#AuthenticConnection#PersonalGrowth#VulnerabilityWithBoundaries#FriendshipMatters#InnerLife#RelationalWisdom We are not meant to be fully visible to everyone.Some parts of us belong to the world.Some belong to the people we trust.And some need quiet—a sacred space to grow before they are spoken. This week on Our Friendly World,we explore the public, the private, and the secret—and why honoring each layermight be the key to healthier friendships,stronger boundaries,and a more whole self. Listen with an open heart. “Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re sanctuaries.” “As we get older, we don’t make fewer friends—we make more discerning ones.” “There’s nothing wrong with having a public face, a private circle, and a sacred inner space.”

In this week’s conversation, Fawn and Matt explore two powerful forces that shape every relationship: perception and perspective. Perception is the world as you experience it — your sensations, your emotions, your history, your inner story. It's how you move through life as the center of your own universe. But everyone around you is doing the exact same thing. Perspective, on the other hand, invites you to step outside yourself — to see someone else’s physical reality, emotional state, limitations, needs, and experiences. Using everyday examples (like why the salt jar is “invisible” to someone who’s 6'4", or why a too-high shelf can feel like betrayal), Fawn and Matt unpack how easily misunderstandings happen when we assume others see what we see or feel what we feel. Fawn shares Horst Rechelbacher’s insight about how every person hears the same words differently based on their life history. Matt discusses his intuitive approach to understanding people, and why empathy can sometimes be overwhelming. Together they explore how shifting into true perspective — without assumptions, without psychic overload — can create more compassion, deeper connection, and more harmonious friendships. This episode is a gentle reminder that sometimes love looks like noticing someone’s height, their tiredness, their discomfort in a chair… and caring enough to respond. In this episode: What perception truly means and how it colors every moment Why people can hear the same words completely differently The difference between emotional intuition and objective observation How to step into someone else’s real-world perspective Why small details (like reaching shelves or seeing countertops) matter in relationships The primal human need to feel cared for and understood The “good host” approach: noticing someone’s environment and needs How perspective-taking strengthens friendships and prevents conflict Takeaway:Understanding someone else isn’t magic. It’s awareness in motion — noticing, caring, and choosing connection. perception vs perspective understanding relationships emotional awareness empathy in friendships miscommunication in relationships how to deepen connection perspective-taking examples seeing from someone else’s point of view communication in marriage friendship podcast Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt how perception shapes reality compassion in everyday life #PerceptionVsPerspective#RelationshipWisdom#FriendshipPodcast#EmpathyMatters#CommunicationSkills#EmotionalIntelligence#SeeEachOtherClearly#UnderstandingPeople#HumanConnection#PerspectiveShift#ConnectionMatters#DeepListening#CompassionInAction#EverydayEmpathy#OurFriendlyWorldPodcast#FawnAndMatt#MindfulRelationships#AwarenessPractice#BetterTogether#FriendshipMatters

In this week’s episode of Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt, we take a deep dive into the surprising ways your brain filters your world — and how those filters shape your connections, your confidence, and your friendships. Matt shares a rabbit-hole revelation about the reticular activating system — the part of the brain that constantly searches for evidence to prove you right. Whether you believe your day will be terrible or beautiful, your brain goes to work collecting proof. Whether you feel successful or like you're “not there yet,” your brain will reflect those beliefs right back at you. Fawn opens up about a recent conversation that highlighted how harsh self-talk can cloud our perception of ourselves and others. Together, Fawn and Matt explore how emotional exhaustion, repeated disappointment, and loneliness can make us believe “people suck” — and how the brain eagerly confirms that worldview unless we consciously shift our focus. The conversation moves into the heart of friendship:How do we reconnect when we feel hurt?How do we stay open when our brains keep showing us reasons to shut down?And how can we “clean our mental palate,” reset our expectations, and invite good people into our lives again? This episode is a reminder that while the brain tries to prove us right, we get to choose the story it tells. With small shifts in attention, curiosity, and self-compassion, we can re-open the door to connection — and let our brains start finding the friends we’re hoping for. reticular activating system friendship brain confirmation bias relationships how thoughts shape friendships emotional resilience and connection overcoming friendship hurt negative self-talk and relationships rewiring the brain for positivity loneliness and human connection how to find good friends friendship podcast Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt mindset and relationships reset your mindset healing from disappointment how thoughts shape reality #FriendshipPodcast#BrainScience#ReticularActivatingSystem#MindsetShift#ConfirmationBias#EmotionalHealing#ChangeYourThoughts#ConnectionMatters#HealingJourney#OurFriendlyWorld#FawnAndMatt#RelationshipWisdom#LonelinessSolutions#PositiveMindset #HumanConnection#SelfWorth#ThoughtWork#NeuroscienceDaily#PersonalGrowthJourney#BoundariesAndBalance#SeeTheGood#MindBodySpirit#NewEpisodeAlert#PodcastCommunity Your brain is always trying to prove you right — but what are you telling it to look for? In this week’s episode, we explore how the reticular activating system filters your world, shapes your relationships, and even reinforces the belief that “people suck” when you’re hurt or lonely.But with small shifts in focus, you can train your brain to see the good again — and open the door to genuine friendship. Listen now on Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt. Your brain is constantly collecting evidence to support your beliefs — good or bad. This episode explores how the reticular activating system shapes your reality, your relationships, and your ability to trust after hurt.Learn how to reset your mind, shift your focus, and let your brain start finding the good people again.

In this week’s episode, Fawn and Matt follow an unexpected thread of synchronicity. that unravels into something deeper—a reminder that life is held together by invisible connections. What starts as an inconvenient blunder, becomes a cascade of seemingly unrelated moments that line up too perfectly to be coincidence. Fawn and Matt explore how trust shows up in everyday life: the trust to follow a nudge, the trust to not react, and the trust to believe that the world is quietly working in our favor. They share a story that reveals how interconnected we truly are—how we are each part of a web so vast and intricate that every so often, life gives us a glimpse of the pattern. These moments of alignment remind us that we’re guided, supported, and never as alone as we sometimes feel. Let's slow down, listen to the whispers of intuition, and recognize the invisible hands and hearts that make life’s path gently fall into place. synchronicity stories trusting your intuition interconnectedness invisible connections in life signs from the universe following intuition how everything is connected everyday spirituality friendship and trust podcast about intuition mystical life experiences listening to your inner voice meaningful coincidences spiritual alignment universal connection trust in relationships guided experiences recognizing signs in daily life #SynchronicityStories #InterconnectedLives #InvisibleWebOfLife #TrustingTheSigns #EverydayMysticism #UniversalConnection #IntuitionLed #MeaningfulCoincidences#TrustTheProcess #Synchronicity #Intuition #SpiritualJourney #Connectedness #LifeAlignment #ListenWithin #GuidedLiving #FriendshipPodcast

Fawn and Matt explore the universal, often invisible truth: we are all starting over—constantly. Whether it’s a shift in seasons, work, health, relationships, identity, or simply the quiet transitions inside our emotional world, change is always happening in micro and macro forms. Fawn opens up about the exhaustion, fear, and uneasiness that come with uncertainty, sharing the story of how losing her spark—and gradually reclaiming it—taught her the quiet magic of beginning again. Matt brings in grounding wisdom through intention, posture, and awareness, showing how even the way we walk reflects our energy in the world. Together, they discuss: Why seasonal and life transitions feel so destabilizing How the body is always in flux (and what that teaches us about resilience) The importance of grounding during major life changes How friendships evolve—and what happens when we assume people stay the same Navigating uncomfortable emotions, road-rage encounters, and spiritual overwhelm The secret power of trust when everything feels uncertain Through stories, humor, and honesty, this episode becomes a guide for anyone who feels like they’re floating between steps—between who they were and who they’re becoming.A reminder that starting over isn’t a failure; it’s a natural rhythm of life.And that in the midst of uncertainty, trust might be the most transformative friend we have. This episode explores the emotional and spiritual landscape of starting over—again and again. Fawn and Matt talk about transitions, exhaustion, grounding, friendship, fear, and the hidden magic of trusting the process. A comforting, uplifting conversation for anyone navigating change or feeling unsteady on their path. starting over podcastlife transitionsemotional healinggrounding techniquesfriendship and changehow to trust the processanxiety during life changespersonal growth storiesreinvention and resilienceseasonal depression supportenergy groundinghow to start again in lifecoping with uncertainty #StartingOver#LifeTransitions#TrustTheProcess#EmotionalHealing#Grounding#Reinvention#FriendshipMatters#ChangeIsHard#InnerStrength#SpiritualGrowth#AnxietySupport#NewBeginnings#FluxAndFlow#PersonalGrowthJourney#OurFriendlyWorld