Show what matters™.

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."

Barton says creativity "absolutely matters... it's important for expression, absolute vital for everyone."

Storytelling matters to Barton because, as an adoptee from Vietnam, a sense of belonging and welcome is important, especially amid global challenges of refugees and migration.

John Fuhrman believes barbecue matters: "That's America's food." He calls it "not a thing... it's an event" and says, "Nobody has a bad time at a barbecue."

Tressa says Dog matters deeply — "the unconditional love" and choosing a pet as an adult "has been life changing," teaching her to be present and "see the world" through fresh eyes on every walk.

Laura insists gaslighting matters because "people are doing them without you even realizing... in the workplace to manipulate a situation or in your family to manipulate you in certain ways."

Melissa says Health care matters deeply, asserting "there's nothing more precious" than it, and focusing her work on breaking down barriers so people "feel welcome and accepted" in the system.

Heather Johnson says books do not matter: "Books are heavy...What am I proving because I can read a book? I don't need to read a book."

Heather says Family matters — both chosen and biological — because "it marks you in who you are and who you become," shaping identity and character throughout life.

Dusan knows firsthand that Divorce matters — it "can change your life drastically," affecting not just you but your child and everyone around you.

Matthew says investing matters: "It's what makes the world go round for many people, and so it does matter."