What actually matters right now?

Kate Torode says midlife crisis matters: "the whole book is written around my midlife crisis" and it's about "rediscovering her dream and just kind of going for it."

Kat says religion matters: "It matters to believe in something... especially in a difficult situation, it will help you to stand up and to move on with your life."

Google has gotten a lot better at reading like a human than humans have gotten at writing for computers. Just make content that’s valuable… and the robots will understand it.

Dogs are beloved by Leta and often featured on the podcast. "Leta says they definitely matter. She would like everyone to bring dogs on the podcast... our pity staffing mix shows up a lot."

Alex Ranahan calls social media "an extension of ourselves... an opportunity to connect... as long as we remember it is to be used as a social tool as opposed to a social replacement."

Bianca says Exercise absolutely matters, linking it to every aspect of life: "Fitness is related to everything. Discipline, health, your money."

Heather Johnson says minimalism matters: "I have stuff and I don't wanna move it all, so I'm trying to...call it out."

Avelyn says coffee doesn't matter to her: "I really tried, but I really don't like coffee. I really tried. I'm so tired sometimes, but I just, it doesn't do it for me."

Ella is "iffy" but says artificial intelligence matters "if you need help... it could guide you... could be used as like a resource... not just like doing it for you."

Avelyn says teaching matters because of the lasting impact teachers have: "Just knowing the contact they still have with their students and the impact they have on their students, and me too. It's a really beautiful thing to see."

Tressa says Podcast matters because of "the number of people that we can connect with and stories that you can hear and insights that...we couldn't have imagined" growing up — celebrating the unprecedented accessibility it offers.

Jennifer says pizza matters: "Pizza is local too, so pizza reflects local culture, so it matters." She adds, "I love all pizza... there's not been pizza that I've met that I haven't liked."

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."

Renas Raza says skincare matters: "Skincare for me is a beef towel. Use it every day. That's my skincare. Matters."

Maria acknowledges deep sea mining matters globally but says, "me personally, I guess it doesn't... it's not on your radar."

Allen Spence calls the United States Constitution "one of the most perfect documents" and praises its "beautiful checks and balances" as essential for government.

Shoshana values team building when it means people having real conversations and growing collectively as they develop individually.

Renas Raza says mental health matters: "Mental health is so important, and with the social media thing as well, just make sure that everyone's nice on social media, good for your mental health. Go out in the sun, feel good and travel as well."

Grant believes exercise matters because "exercise is as effective or if not more effective than any sort of antidepressant or drug that you could take."

Heather Johnson says Midwest cuisine matters, especially with her love for Casey's breakfast pizza.

Amanda says Podcast matters but urges mindfulness: "there are amazing podcasts that are fabulous, educational, funny, entertaining" alongside oversaturation. She says be "thoughtful of which ones we're participating in."

Cathy believes dogs matter because "they are unconditional love" and "you take a dog anywhere and everyone lights up."

"It matters. I love my iced caramel oat milk latte every morning."

Matthew says Peloton matters a lot: "Physical health, taking care of your body is so important...It's not vanity, it's functional health, it's wellness, it's being able to play with my kids."