What actually matters right now?

Mental health is a major concern for the autistic community. "Matters. Especially within the autistic community, there's a large portion of kids who wind up with anxiety and depression, and how we're treating that needs to be studied even more."

Kesley says pizza matters for sure: "I like pineapple on my pizza, which is hot topic, but I do."

Tap dance is central to Leta's identity and the podcast. "It matters to Leta a lot, because she is a semi-professional tap dancer and her shoe company is dropping a shoe for her, so she is like crazy about tap."

Jennifer says mental health matters. "Mental health matters. Yes."

Personal finance matters "a hundred percent" to Ella: "That's why I wrote the book... in school they don't teach you about things like that... I wanted to write a book for teens." personal finance

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."

Grant believes cybersecurity is essential because "it touches everyone. It touches everything... Our meetings are digital. Our human interactions are digital. Where we get our news is digital. It's all digital."

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

Angela Fuller says gymnastics matters because "it teaches you grit and resilience" and "gives you so much self-confidence." She calls it "the best sport ever."

Melissa says Branding "always matters" for individuals and organizations alike, urging everyone to consider "what do you stand for, what do you want to be known for" — including their own personal brand.

Jolene says resilience matters: "Resilience is that ability to bounce and not break...the finish line is only where we say it is."

Jolene believes cryptocurrency matters: "I'm young enough to believe that is going to be something that is going to change the way we exchange currency."

Heather Johnson says politics do not matter: "I'm tired of it. I can't take it. I can't take one more. I didn't even watch the news. Can't do it."

Running matters… We did the Boston 5K last weekend… and we’re doing a half marathon this weekend with a bunch of friends.

Brian says poetry matters, citing Rumi's 'The Guest House' for teaching mindfulness: "All of my shame and my guilt and regrets...you're a part of my existence. I'm just gonna keep you in your proper space, and not let you overwhelm me."

"A pet can be a way to regulate, co-regulate your nervous system. Pets are so loving, they're so calming. Yeah, I think everyone should have a dog."

Grant says antibiotic resistance "absolutely matters. Yeah, I'm not gonna call it an existential threat, but it is absolutely a threat."

DJ thinks video games matter: "I'm jealous of the kids now... they can really see who's the best in the world. I think it's a great way to explore hand eye coordination and learn to take risk without necessarily actually taking risk."

Heather Johnson says Labubu dolls do not matter.

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

Lyndsey says dogs matter: "First of all, they're cute, and then second of all they're woman's best friends."

Grant says video games matter: "I like to play video games. It's a lot of fun. Been playing a lot of Hunt these days... absolutely matters."

Avelyn believes performing arts matter for everyone: "Whether you're an audience member or an actor or someone off stage, it impacts you regardless."

Doug Cardell says economic policy matters: "Economic policy is basically life policy... how could anything matter much more."