Mental Notes with Matt

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Mental Notes with Matt, I reconnect with my former Mason Gross School of the Arts acting teacher and longtime inspiration, Kevin Kittle. What begins as a conversation about performance quickly becomes something deeper - a reflection on voice, identity, courage, and the challenge of showing up fully in today’s world.

We unpack the idea of having a strong point of view, not just in art, but in life, and how the fear of /episode/index/show/2dc07996-f370-4060-ab57-311fa42c4f9c/id/36839805

Full episode with my guest, acting teacher, educator, and thought leader Kevin Kittle, is on its way. But before it drops, here’s a quick teaser to set the stage.

In this short preview, I reflect on a moment from acting school that’s stayed with me for over 20 years, and how it led to an honest, deeply personal conversation about finding your voice and owning your point of view.

In this solo episode, I reflect on a simple phone call with an old friend that revealed something deeper: how often we retreat from connection even when we crave it most. This is a story about friendship, silence, showing up, and the quiet courage it takes to answer when life calls.

Ever catch yourself arguing with the voice in your head? Yeah, me too. In this quick episode, I dive into that inner dialogue, what it tries to protect us from, and how we can shift the conversation.

Episode Duration:
20:16

Episode Description:
In this debut episode of Mental Notes with Matt, I sit down with Sarah Wolfson—licensed social worker, former special education teacher, and a therapist who brings both personal presence and professional insight to her work.

We talk about what it really means to “live the work” as a therapist, the moments when personal and professional identities blur, and how being grounded, direct, /episode/index/show/2dc07996-f370-4060-ab57-311fa42c4f9c/id/36839825