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It's Gonna Be Fine

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by Matti (Host)

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17 episodes
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Join Matti for thoughtful conversations that make sense of the moment—one topic at a time. Whether it’s culture, technology, media, relationships, or whatever’s dominating the group chat, each episode explores what’s happening now—without the spiral. Guests may pop in, perspectives may shift, but the goal stays the same: to think through what matters, ask better questions, and keep a little perspective along the way. Because if we can do that… it’s gonna be fine. Theme music: “Your Best Day” (licensed via MelodyLoops) Views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individual speakers.

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2/23/2026

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Episode thumbnail for Life After Cancer: The Emotional Reality of Remission and Recurrence feat. Dr. Elizabeth Kacel

June 21, 2026

Life After Cancer: The Emotional Reality of Remission and Recurrence feat. Dr. Elizabeth Kacel

<p>When cancer treatment ends, many people expect life to return to normal. But for patients and families, the journey often continues in ways that aren’t always visible.</p><p><br></p><p>Matti is joined by clinical health psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Kacel to discuss the emotional and psychological challenges that can follow a cancer diagnosis, including uncertainty, anxiety, identity shifts, relationships, and rebuilding a sense of stability. Drawing on years of experience supporting cancer patients, Dr. Kacel offers insight into how people adapt, grow, and continue living meaningful lives after diagnosis.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Alayna Magnan. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Dr. Elizabeth Kacel:</strong></p><p>Dr. Elizabeth Kacel is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of PEAR Health Psychology, PLLC, cultivating Purpose, Empowerment, Acceptance, and Resilience among people facing cancer and other medical conditions. Dr. Kacel uses evidence-based psychological treatment approaches to help patients to cope effectively and live meaningfully across all phases of cancer from new diagnosis through survivorship. She has worked with individuals and families with cancer and other medical conditions for more than 15 years. She completed her PhD in clinical health psychology at the University of Florida and a postdoctoral fellowship in psychosocial oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. She has worked in top academic health centers and hospitals, contributed to 20+ peer-reviewed journal articles, and participated in numerous local and national conferences focused on cancer psychology. Dr. Kacel is a native Chicagoan and enjoys living in the city with her husband and two cats. She is an avid traveler, nature lover, yoga practitioner, and amateur photographer. </p>

Episode thumbnail for New Tools, Same Humans: Health, Hollywood, and More Trends w. Cindy

June 14, 2026

New Tools, Same Humans: Health, Hollywood, and More Trends w. Cindy

<p>This week, Cindy returns to help Matti tackle a question that seems to be everywhere right now: when something new comes along, why do we immediately assume it’s replacing everything?</p><p><br></p><p>From AI in healthcare to creator-made movies and Hollywood trends, they explore what changes, what stays the same, and why every new thing doesn’t have to be a revolution.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: can someone please help us pronounce &quot;Moldova?&quot;</p>

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June 7, 2026

Patterns, Second Chances, and Our Search for Certainty

<p>This week, three stories from the worlds of government, policy, and technology lead to some core human questions:</p><p><br></p><p>Why are we so quick to connect dots and create explanations when events seem related? How do we know when it’s worth trying something again—and when it’s time to let go? And who should be responsible for putting guardrails around powerful new technologies?</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, we explore pattern recognition, randomness, second chances, AI, and our search for certainty in a complicated world.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00 </strong>-<strong> </strong>Intro</p><p><strong>01:22</strong> - Connecting the Dots</p><p><strong>05:00</strong> - Pattern Recognition</p><p><strong>06:23</strong> - Why We Hate Randomness</p><p><strong>09:12</strong> - Second Chances</p><p><strong>16:18</strong>- Try Again or Move On?</p><p><strong>24:01</strong> - AI Safety</p><p><strong>29:53</strong> - The Search for Certainty</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Referenced in the Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Anthropic proposing pause in AI development (WSJ):</p><p>https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-urges-global-pause-in-ai-development-flags-self-improvement-risk-99cefb73</p>

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Join Matti for thoughtful conversations that make sense of the moment—one topic at a time. Whether it’s culture, technology, media, relationships, or whatever’s dominating the group chat, each episode explores what’s happening now—without the spiral.

Guests may pop in, perspectives may shift, but the goal stays the same: to think through what matters, ask better questions, and keep a little perspective along the way. Because if we can do that… it’s gonna be fine.

Theme music: “Your Best Day” (licensed via MelodyLoops)

Views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individual speakers.

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This podcast updates daily.

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