Dr. Matt Kushin sits down each week with a guest to talk about their journey to happiness. This includes personal anecdotes, outlooks and perspectives, and relevant and relatable conversation. Dr. Kushin has been fascinated with the idea of happiness for many years, culminating to a semester sabbatical where he wrote his new book Beware the Smart Kids. Order your copy of Beware the Smart Kids today at MattKushin.com/SmartKids
Atlas to a Kinder Universe
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Dr. Matt Kushin sits down each week with a guest to talk about their journey to happiness. This includes personal anecdotes, outlooks and perspectives, and relevant and relatable conversation. Dr. Kushin has been fascinated with the idea of happiness for many years, culminating to a semester sabbatical where he wrote his new book Beware the Smart Kids. Order your copy of Beware the Smart Kids today at MattKushin.com/SmartKids
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Recent Episodes
February 19, 2025
Juneau
<p>Welcome to Season 2 of Atlas to a Kinder Universe! We've got a great line up of episodes that we worked on over the fall and winter months. We can't wait to share them with you in the coming weeks.</p><p>In the first episode of Season 2, Juneau shares how music, self-expression, self-discovery and being true to oneself play an important role in being happy with who you are. </p><p>Juneau is a two-time graduate of Shepherd University, garnering his undergraduate degree in Communications and his Masters in College Student Development and Administration. He now works as a Success Coach in Shepherd University’s Student Success Center and is the Orientation Programs Coordinator. In his free time, Juneau is also a musician, performer, and educator. Connect with Juneau on Instagram @juneau.mp3 </p><p>This episode was recorded in October, 2024. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOW TO SUBSCRIBE </strong></p><p>Listen live at 89.7 FM or <a href="https://wshcradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">WSHCradio.com</a> </p><p>Buy a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beware-Smart-Kids-Matthew-Kushin/dp/1961504138" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Beware the Smart Kids</a>.</p><p>Find resources on happiness at <a href="https://mattkushin.com/happiness/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/happiness</a>. </p><p>If you’d like to be a guest on this show, go to <a href="https://mattkushin.com/Atlas" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/Atlas</a> and click the link to be a guest. </p><p> </p><p>***Credits*** </p><p>Interview by Matthew J. Kushin </p><p>Produced by Jenna Tennant </p><p>Editing by Jenna Tennant </p><p>Our intro and outro song is Flying in a Balloon by Antenalos music, from Freesound.org. </p><p>Other music heard throughout the episode include: </p><p>Good Luck, Babe! Piano cover of Chappel Roan by Calvin Clavier </p><p>Ambient Dreamy Clouds by Alex Productions </p><p>Journey Through Time by Albert Paul </p>
October 23, 2024
Shelby
<p> In this episode, Shelby shares her perspective on joy as she approaches the end of her graduate degree. </p> <p>Shelby is an emerging visionary who chooses to harness chronic optimism and transform the world one moment at a time. Driven by a curious spirit and a creative mind, her work seeks to unveil the authentic potential within all human operations. Shelby enjoys engaging in thoughtful discussions and is always looking for ways to bring fresh perspectives to the world. </p> <p> </p> <p>HOW TO SUBSCRIBE </p> <p>Listen live at 89.7 FM or <a href="https://wshcradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">WSHCradio.com</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about the novel Beware the Smart Kids at <a href="https://mattkushin.com/SmartKids" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/SmartKids</a> </p> <p>Find resources at <a href="https://mattkushin.com/happiness/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/happiness</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p>***Credits*** </p> <p>If you’d like to be a guest on this show, go to <a href="https://mattkushin.com/Atlas" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/Atlas</a>and click the link to be a guest. </p> <p>Interview by Matthew J. Kushin </p> <p>Produced by Jenna Taylor </p> <p>Editing by Jenna Tennant </p> <p>Our intro and outro song is Flying in a Balloon by by Antenalos music, from Freesound.org. </p> <p>Other music heard throughout the episode is: </p> <p>Serenity in the Air Mist by Free Sound Server </p> <p>Echoes of the Night Dust by Free Sound Server </p>
October 2, 2024
Rachael (Part Two)
<p> </p> <p>In this episode, Rachael shares where she finds peace and awe in the world and how her family is a large part of that.</p> <p>Rachael Meads is an educator, mother, and advocate for Appalachia, social justice, and the power of shared experiences to connect communities. As the Director of Student Activities and Leadership at Shepherd University, she oversees more than 175 events each year for her campus and the greater community including Shepherd's Student Leadership Conference, Homecoming Spirit Week, and a diverse range of service and engagement programs. Born and raised in Gilmer County, West Virginia, Rachael is a passionate West Virginian who teaches in Shepherd’s Appalachian Studies program. </p> <p> </p> <p>HOW TO SUBSCRIBE </p> <p>Listen live at 89.7 FM or <a href="https://wshcradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">WSHCradio.com</a> </p> <p>Learn more about the novel Beware the Smart Kids at <a href="https://mattkushin.com/SmartKids" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/SmartKids</a> </p> <p>Find resources on happiness at <a href="https://mattkushin.com/happiness/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/happiness</a>. </p> <p>If you’d like to be a guest on this show, go to <a href="https://mattkushin.com/Atlas" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MattKushin.com/Atlas</a>and click the link to be a guest. </p> <p> </p> <p>***Credits*** </p> <p>Interview by Matthew J. Kushin </p> <p>Produced by Jenna Taylor </p> <p>Editing by Jenna Taylor </p> <p>Our intro and outro song is Flying in a Balloon by by Antenalos music, from Freesound.org. </p> <p>Other music heard throughout the episode is: </p> <p>My Dreams by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/720970/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 </p> <p>Spring Forest Ambient With Chimes by RandomRecord19 -- https://freesound.org/s/735632/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 </p> <p>Long Thunderstorm, Not Much Rain by RandomRecord19 -- https://freesound.org/s/735764/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 </p>
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