The Smart and Simple Matters Podcast
My Smart and Simple Matters podcast explores the slower, simpler side of life: think mindfulness, real connections, and meaningful conversations.
No new episodes since 2019, but it’s still going strong with chats on meditation (hi, Andy Puddicombe), belonging (hey, Cormac Russell), and even death (yep, with Humaira Hamid) … among many other topics.
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Joel Zaslofsky – your community-animating, convention-challenging show host – wanders through time-tested and quirky strategies on a variety of topics. In general, we’ll explore the slower side of life: think mindfulness, real connections, and meaningful conversations. No new episodes since 2019, but it’s still going strong with chats on meditation (hi, Andy Puddicombe), belonging (hey, Cormac Russell), and even death (yep, with Humaira Hamid) … among many other things.
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Positive Addictions and UNdefining Yourself with Sarah Peck – SASM 033
How to Erase Global Poverty with Tiny Teaspoons of Change (via d’Arcy Lunn) – SASM 064
Rewilding, Sovereignty, and the Heart of Domestication with Daniel Vitalis – SASM 109
Death Literacy, Enoughness, and Why Life Is Long with Humaira Hamid (#CCODD) – SASM 114
Archive (Newest First)
SASM 039 – How to Build Super Systems (and Be Like Batman) with Shanna Mann
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Shanna Mann as we discuss how to build rockin' systems, whether we should emulate Batman or Superman, why habits (even great ones) can be giant blind spots, and more.
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SASM 038 – How to Be Control Free and Distraction Lite with Mike Burns
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Mike Burns as we talk about letting go of the need to control everything, why anti-distraction beats decluttering, what the “greater yes” is, and much more.
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SASM 037 – Organize It All (OrgJunkie or Not) with Laura Wittmann
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Laura Wittmann of OrgJunkie.com as we cover organizing without frustration, why your home office might work best in a coat closet, how to get your kids to organize for themselves, and more.
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SASM 036 – How to Turn Dreams into Reality with Warren and Betsy Talbot
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Warren and Betsy Talbot. We talk about turning a vision into a lifestyle, making huge deadlines (and actually nailing them), unconventional simplicity, and how to get rid of “it.”
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SASM 035 – Scoop.it Review and Topic-Centric Curation with CEO Guillaume Decugis
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features the CEO of Scoop.it – Guillaume Decugis – as we talk about how curation can make you an expert, simplifying your self-expression, business failures that lead to success, and why “humanrithm” matters.
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SASM 034 – How to Have a Million Dollar Lifestyle for Dirt Cheap with Ryan Avery
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Ryan Avery as we discuss how to get a million dollar lifestyle for dirt cheap, finding opportunity during the rough times, showering children with love instead of money, and his four pillars to a good life.
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SASM 033 – Positive Addictions and UNdefining Yourself with Sarah Peck
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Sarah Peck as we discuss positive addictions, undefining yourself, value-oriented work, and how to have self-compassion (even when changes come too slowly).
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SASM 032 – Organization Tips and Preparing for Emergencies with Cassie Tillett
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features Cassie Tillett as we discuss a host of organization tips, “sentiment-fests,” and preparing for emergencies.
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SASM 031 – Why You Need More Nothing With Jessie Kinowski
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features my great friend Jessie Kinowski. We discuss a whole lot of “nothing,” how to manage people's expectations, why getting nothing (and being cool with it) is amazing, and why we can't get *the* answer.
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SASM 030 – How Personal Capital Simplifies Your Personal Finances with CEO Bill Harris
This Smart and Simple Matters episode features CEO Bill Harris of Personal Capital. We talk about your biggest financial problem, investing in your investments, how Bill started a mutual fund when he was *thirteen*, and simplifying your finances.
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I bring diverse communities together and (maybe) get you excited about spreadsheets. Let's explore how to live intentionally, embrace our multipotentiality, share our gifts, build authentic relationships, and have tons of gratitude. No prior experience necessary.