HeyJaredOur Friendly World with Fawn and Matt - A Friendship Podcast on Belonging & the Art of Friendship
Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt is a friendship podcast dedicated to exploring the art of friendship, meaningful connection, and what it means to be human in today’s world.
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Are We Being Misunderstood? The Things We Say Without Saying a Word (opens the original)
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Are We Being Misunderstood? The Things We Say Without Saying a Word Have you ever said something completely innocent only to discover that the other person heard something entirely different? In this episode of Our Friendly World, Fawn and Matt explore the hilarious, frustrating, and sometimes exhausting ways we misunderstand one another. From zucchini at the farmers market and Matt's infamous “Good for you” to facial expressions that apparently say the exact opposite of what Fawn is thinking, w
Are We Still Listening? The Lost Art of Conversation (opens the original)
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Are We Still Listening? The Lost Art of Conversation In this episode of Our Friendly World... Have we forgotten how to have a conversation? Fawn and Matt explore what happens when conversation becomes less about connection and more about being heard, proving a point, showing what we know, or simply waiting for our turn to speak. We talk about: The difference between a debate, discourse, and dialogue Why pauses in conversation are important What happens when people interrupt before you've finishe
Are They Seeing Me — or Seeing Themselves? The Problem With Projection in Friendship (opens the original)
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Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering, “Were they actually seeing me, or were they seeing their own story?” In this episode of Our Friendly World, Fawn and Matt explore projection, judgment, strong opinions, and the exhausting experience of dealing with people who seem to bring their own baggage into every interaction. How can we tell when someone is projecting onto us and when they're actually pointing out something we don't want to see in ourselves? And what do we do when ano
Stop Trying to Make Friends. Go Play (opens the original)
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What if the secret to making friends isn't trying harder to make friends, but simply finding something fun to do? In this playful conversation, Fawn and Matt explore what happens when adults stop playing, why we feel guilty about "wasting time," and how play can reduce stress, spark creativity, bring us into the present moment, and most importantly, connect us with other people. From pickleball and improv to cooking, cycling, trivia nights, and the simple joy of bouncing a rubber ball down the s
The Quiet Voices How True Friends Help Us Find Our Way Back (opens the original)
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For the first time since beginning Our Friendly World in 2020, we stepped away from the microphone. Life became heavier than expected. This week we share what brought us back—not loud opinions or endless advice, but the quiet voices of friends whose wisdom, courage, and calm reminded us who we are. Inspired by the image of tending a garden, we explore why every person has value, why healthy boundaries matter, and how true friendship is measured less by proximity than by presence. If you've ever
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