<![CDATA[Crazy Day]]>61dc9bf1-0f0e-59a2-8e30-203ccda2f860Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:00:09 +0000Captivate.fmMatt Morrissonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/1a5af8a5-b07d-4af6-98de-5c8d3575e3a5/Ff5hTAv1UsVezubWiCP5Lup7.jpegCrazy DayMatt MorrissonMatt MorrissonCrazy Day is a podcast where I explore curiosity. I try some good ideas, some bad ideas, while bringing you along for the ride. Some episodes are scripted monologues, others more free-form. Who knows what the future holds? Anything can happen on a Crazy Day! To learn about the inspiration behind the name, check out Episode 1!https://crazy-day.captivate.fmnoepisodicnopodcastClean SlatesClean SlatesWhile going through the process of painting my bedroom this past weekend, I realized how many old routines I had been carrying along with me that may not have served me anymore. This time to refresh my room gave me the opportunity to do a little spiritual refreshing, as well.

]]>While going through the process of painting my bedroom this past weekend, I realized how many old routines I had been carrying along with me that may not have served me anymore. This time to refresh my room gave me the opportunity to do a little spiritual refreshing, as well.

]]>53000986-0047-4c28-a7b0-aec659bd0ecbTue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -050009:23nofull3434Matt MorrissonThe Most Precious Thing I HaveThe Most Precious Thing I HaveI've been thinking a lot lately about the expectations that I have on others, and how that can limit me from being my best self. In this episode, I share some stories about expectations from my past, and some thoughts on how I have started implementing a practice of living a life free of them. I hope you enjoy!

]]>I've been thinking a lot lately about the expectations that I have on others, and how that can limit me from being my best self. In this episode, I share some stories about expectations from my past, and some thoughts on how I have started implementing a practice of living a life free of them. I hope you enjoy!

]]>af9a37ec-9672-4074-9017-9cb902ff7f61Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050011:21nofull3333Matt MorrissonGratefulness BacktrackingGratefulness BacktrackingWe're usually taught to look forward, and definitely avoid looking back. Backtracking is always bad, right? But when I started my gratefulness practice, I stumbled across a technique that helped ensure I could always find something new and wondrous to be grateful for, no matter where I was. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what I call "Gratefulness Backtracking".

]]>We're usually taught to look forward, and definitely avoid looking back. Backtracking is always bad, right? But when I started my gratefulness practice, I stumbled across a technique that helped ensure I could always find something new and wondrous to be grateful for, no matter where I was. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what I call "Gratefulness Backtracking".

]]>d9f9c890-6d8f-4115-8a53-63a952821db9Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050008:19nofull3232Matt MorrissonThe Beauty and Problem with ContrastsThe Beauty and Problem with ContrastsWhen we define things, we can see the distinctions between them in the contrast. Sometimes, those contrasts are beautiful. Sometimes they can lead us to judgements. About ourselves, or others. Let's talk about the beauty and the problems we can find in contrasts this week.

]]>When we define things, we can see the distinctions between them in the contrast. Sometimes, those contrasts are beautiful. Sometimes they can lead us to judgements. About ourselves, or others. Let's talk about the beauty and the problems we can find in contrasts this week.

]]>b9859784-2a53-4f8e-b434-b3073ad0ca55Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050007:43nofull3131Matt MorrissonThe Problem with MagnificationThe Problem with MagnificationI got a magnifying lens in my shop recently. It made my life better, but it also showed me all my mistakes! I also learned a valuable lesson about the Problem with Magnification.

]]>I got a magnifying lens in my shop recently. It made my life better, but it also showed me all my mistakes! I also learned a valuable lesson about the Problem with Magnification.

]]>980e8f05-f347-497b-913f-f547b995956cTue, 23 May 2023 09:00:00 -050006:53nofull3030Matt MorrissonHealing through TriggersHealing through TriggersWe've all experienced situations where someone or something set us off on a rage for one reason or another. Feeling weak? Powerless? An injustice? What if those situations had nothing to do with the other person and could be used to help us on our own healing journey? This week, I go a little deep and talk about personal healing by noticing the things that trigger us.

]]>We've all experienced situations where someone or something set us off on a rage for one reason or another. Feeling weak? Powerless? An injustice? What if those situations had nothing to do with the other person and could be used to help us on our own healing journey? This week, I go a little deep and talk about personal healing by noticing the things that trigger us.

]]>d94a332b-e0d3-4ef5-8edc-4635aba52d85Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 -050010:04nofull2929Matt MorrissonSubtle ShiftsSubtle ShiftsWhat if simple changes in the words you use or the actions you take could have huge implications in the world around you? This week, I talk about a personal breakthrough I had, and how it changed the way I interact with everyone I come in contact with.

]]>What if simple changes in the words you use or the actions you take could have huge implications in the world around you? This week, I talk about a personal breakthrough I had, and how it changed the way I interact with everyone I come in contact with.

]]>9099af5c-0484-46b5-b6f2-18985e4501c0Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 -050010:19nofull2828Matt MorrissonWhat my cat taught meWhat my cat taught meThis week's episode was, as all good episodes are, I feel, inspired by my cat. Watching him compare his food bowl to the others in the kitchen got me to thinking about our own tendency to compare our lives to someone else's or to some other place we would rather be. Stick around to the end where I share a practice that has helped me start to shed the comparison game and replace it with a new one: gratefulness!

]]>This week's episode was, as all good episodes are, I feel, inspired by my cat. Watching him compare his food bowl to the others in the kitchen got me to thinking about our own tendency to compare our lives to someone else's or to some other place we would rather be. Stick around to the end where I share a practice that has helped me start to shed the comparison game and replace it with a new one: gratefulness!

]]>005aa6f3-9651-4aec-ada1-82a906d8d8cbTue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050008:42nofull2727Matt MorrissonPhases of LifePhases of LifeSomeone recently asked me about how I would split my life up into phases, which was an interesting question I had never thought of before. In this episode, I tell a bit of my story and share why I think of my life in terms of calm waters, riding the waters with the sails down, but the rudder up, and then finally putting the rudder in the water.

Enjoy the ride!

]]>Someone recently asked me about how I would split my life up into phases, which was an interesting question I had never thought of before. In this episode, I tell a bit of my story and share why I think of my life in terms of calm waters, riding the waters with the sails down, but the rudder up, and then finally putting the rudder in the water.

Enjoy the ride!

]]>c4700c9e-35b3-4c87-9f71-2e15108f754dTue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050010:38nofull2626Matt MorrissonLeft TurnsLeft TurnsThis week, I'm talking about changes in plans, taking left turn, and watching when things don't go as planned.

]]>This week, I'm talking about changes in plans, taking left turn, and watching when things don't go as planned.

]]>975a9418-c235-4da8-aa78-e223ca1a9a47Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050005:20nofull2525Matt MorrissonFinding Yourself Through SubtractionFinding Yourself Through SubtractionThis week, I am curious about our identity. Our TRUE identity. Who we are at our core, and how we can get closer to who we really are through peeling back the false layers we've built up over our lives. Get ready for a deep episode!

]]>This week, I am curious about our identity. Our TRUE identity. Who we are at our core, and how we can get closer to who we really are through peeling back the false layers we've built up over our lives. Get ready for a deep episode!

]]>04af35d5-63c9-496f-9d3f-cd29972a96e9Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050009:51nofull2424Matt MorrissonThe Wisdom of MaybeThe Wisdom of MaybeIn this episode, I share some thoughts on the empowerment that can come from saying "I don't know. Maybe." when the events of our lives come our way. What do we choose to say about them? Do they define us? Or do we define them?

]]>In this episode, I share some thoughts on the empowerment that can come from saying "I don't know. Maybe." when the events of our lives come our way. What do we choose to say about them? Do they define us? Or do we define them?

]]>d87f5153-69e9-4f15-a8fe-d07e11c31a19Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050007:00nofull2323Matt MorrissonMy Journey To Recovery From Negative Self TalkMy Journey To Recovery From Negative Self TalkIn this freeform episode, I discuss my journey to healing from a lifetime of negaitve self talk, including the 3 steps or insights that helped unlock a life of freedom for me.

]]>In this freeform episode, I discuss my journey to healing from a lifetime of negaitve self talk, including the 3 steps or insights that helped unlock a life of freedom for me.

]]>e5733a45-c571-4dd1-b7a0-b230c96baedbTue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -050015:10nofull2222Matt MorrissonBlueBlueThis week, I'm curious about how much the words we use dictate what we see around around us, and whether they can even limit WHAT we see.

References for this episode:

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-blue-and-how-do-we-see-color-2015-2#

https://archive.org/details/contributionstoh00geigrich/page/50/mode/2up?q=blue

]]>This week, I'm curious about how much the words we use dictate what we see around around us, and whether they can even limit WHAT we see.

References for this episode:

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-blue-and-how-do-we-see-color-2015-2#

https://archive.org/details/contributionstoh00geigrich/page/50/mode/2up?q=blue

]]>b3435d61-e62d-4015-ab59-89db9e96ca90Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050008:40nofull2121Matt MorrissonCaring or Controling?Caring or Controling?Recently, I came to some uncomfortable realizations about how I had handled a few conversations I was in. While I thought I was trying to help, I may have uncovered some of my own stuff in the process. Let's unpack it together on this vulnerable episode of Crazy Day!

]]>Recently, I came to some uncomfortable realizations about how I had handled a few conversations I was in. While I thought I was trying to help, I may have uncovered some of my own stuff in the process. Let's unpack it together on this vulnerable episode of Crazy Day!

]]>09f690c9-d1df-4fdd-bb40-ada0cde0d3e3Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050008:38nofull2020Matt MorrissonThe PauseThe PauseThis week, I talk about habits, patterns, bananas, and what I call, "The Pause". It's a topic that has come up numerous times for me as I become more intentional about checking in with myself in the moment to see what my soul is calling out for.

]]>This week, I talk about habits, patterns, bananas, and what I call, "The Pause". It's a topic that has come up numerous times for me as I become more intentional about checking in with myself in the moment to see what my soul is calling out for.

]]>e69aaace-9751-4dfc-bde2-dff3db1e8758Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050008:02nofull1919Matt MorrissonThe Cost of Achieving from PainThe Cost of Achieving from PainThis week, I am chewing on a subject I've been curious about for a while. This episode is a little more open-ended than some of my other ones, but I hope you will enjoy the ride nonetheless as I explore my thoughts on the wounds, healing, achievement and considering the costs of all of them.


]]>This week, I am chewing on a subject I've been curious about for a while. This episode is a little more open-ended than some of my other ones, but I hope you will enjoy the ride nonetheless as I explore my thoughts on the wounds, healing, achievement and considering the costs of all of them.


]]>768ba4ec-0caf-4446-ac34-2189539f295dTue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -050010:07nofull1818Matt MorrissonThe Valentine's Day PromiseThe Valentine's Day PromiseIn this episode of Crazy Day, I break from my usual style to tell the story of a promise I kept to my wife. I hope you enjoy this experiment as I get curious and explore something new for me!

]]>In this episode of Crazy Day, I break from my usual style to tell the story of a promise I kept to my wife. I hope you enjoy this experiment as I get curious and explore something new for me!

]]>ce7b86c9-360d-45c6-9afd-94a7fd9c38d5Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050013:04nofull1717Matt MorrissonBecoming What You DespiseBecoming What You DespiseHave you ever found yourself in the situation where you became that which you hated? In this episode, I share a time where that happened to me, and the lessons I learned from it. Let's talk about compassion and traffic!

]]>Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you became that which you hated? In this episode, I share a time where that happened to me, and the lessons I learned from it. Let's talk about compassion and traffic!

]]>8832dd78-878e-4296-9b62-ddc2d8af63ffTue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050008:39nofull1616Matt MorrissonOne Year Later...One Year Later...What would you do with unlimited resources? It's a fun exercise to think about that can help you better understand your values and interests while highlighting some fun insights in the process!

]]>What would you do with unlimited resources? It's a fun exercise to think about that can help you better understand your values and interests while highlighting some fun insights in the process!

]]>4d0348e8-6c40-4356-81e7-0c123e7ae6abTue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050014:47nofull1515Matt MorrissonNew Year's MantrasNew Year's MantrasHave you ever felt frustrated at with New Years Resolutions? I have struggled with them my entire life until I discovered a different take on them that helped me out. Maybe it can help you? Join me as I apply some lessons I learned from playing one of my favorite video games to life!

]]>Have you ever felt frustrated at with New Years Resolutions? I have struggled with them my entire life until I discovered a different take on them that helped me out. Maybe it can help you? Join me as I apply some lessons I learned from playing one of my favorite video games to life!

]]>7adb2887-58ca-4fac-aa90-75c8a76e05e2Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050013:20nofull1414Matt Morrisson#12 - INTERVIEW: Let's Talk About Crazy Days!#12 - INTERVIEW: Let's Talk About Crazy Days!I interview my mother and we talk about our memories and thoughts about Crazy Days. We discuss why she introduced the idea to idea during my childhood, and we think about how a Crazy Day could work in the modern era or in different parts of the country.

]]>I interview my mother and we talk about our memories and thoughts about Crazy Days. We discuss why she introduced the idea to idea during my childhood, and we think about how a Crazy Day could work in the modern era or in different parts of the country.

]]>15ab20c0-c807-42a5-9f5e-8cac59bc63bfTue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050023:09nofull1212Matt MorrissonA quick holiday note...A quick holiday note...I'm taking this week off! See you in 2023!

]]>I'm taking this week off! See you in 2023!

]]>31e4f5c5-9411-4e6f-99ff-e1da39fe846cTue, 27 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050000:41nofull1313Matt Morrisson#11 - Burning Scraps#11 - Burning ScrapsI recently cleaned a bunch of wood scraps out of my lumber pile in my wood shop, which got me thinking about how many "scraps" we keep around in our lives from our past. In this episode, I explore some of my thoughts around this idea of "scraps".

]]>I recently cleaned a bunch of wood scraps out of my lumber pile in my wood shop, which got me thinking about how many "scraps" we keep around in our lives from our past. In this episode, I explore some of my thoughts around this idea of "scraps".

]]>0dc40a39-8d21-4980-af3e-5ffc3e2b3720Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050008:31nofull1111Matt Morrisson#10 - Noticing the Details in the Mundane#10 - Noticing the Details in the MundaneThis year, I've begun an experiment to notice as many details in the world around me as I can, all in an effort to learn to notice more, both externally, and internally.

]]>This year, I've begun an experiment to notice as many details in the world around me as I can, all in an effort to learn to notice more, both externally, and internally.

]]>cdf2548f-06b0-4431-9e90-bc6e94ca6a4fTue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050010:36nofull1010Matt Morrisson#9 - Enjoy the Journey#9 - Enjoy the JourneyOne night in my shop, I heard a remix featuring a speech by Alan Watts that moved me and feels as relevant today as it was 50 years ago when he gave it. I have attempted to recreate the message of that lecture in my own words in this episode. Enjoy the ride!

]]>One night in my shop, I heard a remix featuring a speech by Alan Watts that moved me and feels as relevant today as it was 50 years ago when he gave it. I have attempted to recreate the message of that lecture in my own words in this episode. Enjoy the ride!

]]>7d3b304a-c166-4935-b47a-27d60ff53893Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050011:24nofull99Matt Morrisson#8 - Jim#8 - JimHave you ever had someone who came into your life at the right time and made a huge impact on you? In this vulnerable episode, I tell the story of a man name Jim who did just that, and the lessons I took from that experience.

]]>Have you ever had someone who came into your life at the right time and made a huge impact on you? In this vulnerable episode, I tell the story of a man name Jim who did just that, and the lessons I took from that experience.

]]>d974f10b-50b5-4d62-bca3-13365d0aa9bcTue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050015:40nofull88Matt Morrisson#7 - Lines in the Sand#7 - Lines in the SandThere are times when the reality of a truth finally finds its way home to your heart. This is a freeform unscripted episode where I share my thoughts on some of those moments in my life.

]]>There are times when the reality of a truth finally finds its way home to your heart. This is a freeform unscripted episode where I share my thoughts on some of those moments in my life.

]]>9dbe4c52-5aba-4b3b-9967-82ee29e34902Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050012:22nofull77Matt Morrisson#6 - Noticing Judgment#6 - Noticing JudgmentI've spent a lot of time noticing what stands out to me lately, and then sitting with it to see why. In this episode, I share my own observations on judgement.

]]>I've spent a lot of time noticing what stands out to me lately, and then sitting with it to see why. In this episode, I share my own observations on judgement.

]]>b46acdd9-2c50-471e-b8d5-6c071d5a5dd1Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050005:44nofull66Matt Morrisson#5 - Take No Photos#5 - Take No PhotosThere are beautiful, picture perfect moments in our lives that deserve to be photographed and framed, and then there are those moments that transcend that. Let's talk about those moments.

]]>There are beautiful, picture perfect moments in our lives that deserve to be photographed and framed, and then there are those moments that transcend that. Let's talk about those moments.

]]>79ca8476-372e-4a3f-9a51-d0bf57a978e6Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050007:46nofull55Matt Morrisson#4 - Follow the Nudge#4 - Follow the NudgeDo you ever feel a pull or push towards something or someone? I know I do. Let's talk about exploring...nudges!

]]>Do you ever feel a pull or push towards something or someone? I know I do. Let's talk about exploring...nudges!

]]>b3a9dc70-44f0-48ee-8b8e-28cd135e5cf9Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050009:08nofull44Matt Morrisson#3 - Exploring Insomnia#3 - Exploring InsomniaWas recording an impromptu podcast episode about insomnia, after a night of insomnia a bad idea? No script, no outline, no chance of failure, right? Enjoy my first off-the-cuff episode of Crazy Day!

]]>Was recording an impromptu podcast episode about insomnia, after a night of insomnia a bad idea? No script, no outline, no chance of failure, right? Enjoy my first off-the-cuff episode of Crazy Day!

]]>87f4dff3-1162-492a-8ed1-6be14c86a15fTue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050008:17nofull33Matt Morrisson#2 - Create More, Consume Less#2 - Create More, Consume LessIn the beginning of 2016, I discovered I was different than I had believed myself to be for my entire life, and set about exploring what that was all about.

]]>In the beginning of 2016, I discovered I was different than I had believed myself to be for my entire life, and set about exploring what that was all about.

]]>6a9a2fed-f275-44f2-a511-635701d495a3Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -050005:19nofull22Matt Morrisson#1 - Crazy Day#1 - Crazy DayThe story behind the name of my podcast!

]]>The story behind the name of my podcast!

]]>05985630-45d0-4bb6-ab72-6c44b7dc8b82Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -050004:28nofull11Matt Morrisson#0 - Introduction#0 - IntroductionAn introduction. To me, to my background, my podcast, and why I am here. Setting the stage!

]]>An introduction. To me, to my background, my podcast, and why I am here. Setting the stage!

]]>36a0a35d-5461-4132-8812-6c27174bc480Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -050005:55nofullMatt Morrisson