What actually matters right now?

Matthew says theater matters: "I love the arts."

Shoshana believes microplastic pollution matters and tries to cut back on plastic use in little ways.

Matthew says video games matter now as "a way for me to connect with my kids...it's a gateway and a bridge for me and my kids."

Samantha says memes matter: "They're a form of communication...sending your friend a meme is like a love language...they are culturally significant too."

Kat says yoga matters: "If you move, it matters. It can be yoga, it can be whatever you want to do, but move... you will feel so much better after."

Ella admits memes matter: "I'm always doom scrolling on TikTok. Laughing at memes."

Zarya thinks Burnout matters because she 'left medicine after years of training' and faced it again in motherhood, urging women to know 'you don’t have to do it all right now.'

Pizza matters. I’m making it tonight for dinner.

Sustainable energy matters to George because true freedom and resilience come from producing what you need at home, free from fragile supply chains and big corporations.

Self-reflection matters because "that is how you become aware of your thoughts in order to decide how you want to change and mold your mindset."

Allen Spence says freedom of speech "matters a lot" and insists "people get to say what they want...even if it's the most hateful things or things you don't agree with."

"Shoes definitely matter. Always been a special interest, right from as long as I can remember... Sometimes I'll just look at them and like to look at them. And shoe shopping is lots of fun. And you never grow out of shoes."

Biohacking matters to George because true upgrades come from simple, accessible tools, giving regular people real control using basic resources like water and electricity.

Scott says music matters, sharing: "I've been a kid's party DJ for 25 years."

Streaming media matters to Jerrod because music is on certain platforms, and it's essential for watching movies, listening to music, and creating content.

Copyright matters to Jerrod because music, digital ebooks, and more are at stake—issues many can relate to.

Scott says artificial intelligence matters: "I think chat gpt is so much better than Google and it helps me find things and figure things out that would take forever."

Mary finds underwater hockey too claustrophobic: "I couldn't even think the idea of scuba diving down there would freak me out."

Lyndsey says pickleball does not matter: "Not quite sure what it is."

DJ believes fulfillment is essential: "When you get into a place where you're doing things because they fill up your cup, then you're given from your overflow... as long as I'm pouring into me, I can give everyone, and I don't feel like I'm detracting from my mission, my goals, and it's from genuine place."

Matthew says stoicism matters, calling it a way to be "a better dad, a better son, a better brother, a better person" and credits it for making him "a better lawyer and...a happier lawyer."

Coaching matters to Beverly because many clients are coaches in leadership and holistic wellness.

Maria values Southern California for its vibrant community of celebrities, artists, and leaders, making it the heart of her podcast's focus.

Samantha says journaling matters: "I do it every day...taking pen to paper is so important because it allows you to access a different part of your brain."