Good Mood Revolution

When Peace Disappears… And How To Get It Back with Phil Moeller

Anxiety doesn't always come from having too much on your plate or doing too much. Often it comes from doing the wrong things.Join Matt O'Neill and entrepreneur Phil Moeller as they dive deep into the revolutionary Purpose Matrix—a life-changing framework that will bring clarity, calm, and fulfillment to your chaotic world. Phil discovered that his crippling anxiety wasn't from being busy, but from being busy with things that didn't align with who he really was.This isn't another productivity hack. This is about getting crystal clear on your identity across the four pillars of life: Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness. You'll learn the PEACE framework (Purpose, Education, Associations, Courage, Example) that transforms confusion into confidence and overwhelm into ownership.Whether you're struggling with direction, feeling pulled in too many directions, or wondering why success doesn't feel fulfilling, this conversation will give you the tools to align your daily actions with your deepest values and finally find the peace you've been searching for.0:00 Introduction2:30 Phil's Story of Anxiety and Identity Crisis at 305:45 Who Am I and Where Do I Come From?8:15 The Four Life Buckets12:20 Why Balance Is Wrong and Alignment Is Everything15:30 The Calendar Test18:45 The Purpose Matrix Framework Explained22:15 The PEACE Acronym Breakdown26:40 Associations Accelerate Growth and Accountability30:20 You Are What You Do, Not What You Say33:15 The Enemy of Peace is Distraction, not Failure35:50 Taking Ownership of Actions, Not Results38:25 Balancing Contentment With Courage40:30 Where To Start When You Feel OverwhelmedResources Mentioned:🌐 Phil Moeller's website: https://www.moellere.com🌐 Phil Moeller's Podcast The Puprose Matrix: youtube.com/@philonpurpose🌐 Gobundance: https://gobundance.com📧Contact Phil: info@moellere.comAbout the Guest:Phil Moeller is an entrepreneur, man of faith, husband, and father of five who created the Purpose Matrix after struggling with anxiety and identity confusion in his thirties. Through years of trial and refinement, Phil developed a systematic approach to aligning life's key areas—Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness—using the PEACE framework. His work focuses on helping high-achievers find clarity and contentment by understanding what they own (their actions) versus what they don't (the results). Phil is currently writing a book on the Purpose Matrix and developing interactive tools to help others implement this life-changing framework.

Happiness Is Failure, Boredom, and Death?! with Eric Weiner

What if the things we avoid the most—like messing up, slowing down, being bored, or even facing our own death—are actually the gateways to lasting joy?Join Matt O'Neill and award-winning journalist Eric Weiner as they shatter everything you thought you knew about happiness. Eric, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Geography of Bliss" (now a Peacock docu-series), has mapped happiness across the globe from Bhutan to Iceland, uncovering the counterintuitive secrets that separate the world's happiest cultures from America's convenience-obsessed society.This isn't your typical happiness advice. You'll discover why failure is celebrated in Iceland, how boredom becomes bliss in Switzerland, why silence is sacred in Thailand, and the profound truth that happiness isn't personal—it's relational. Eric reveals why America, the wealthiest nation on Earth, doesn't even crack the top 20 in happiness rankings, and what we can learn from cultures that prioritize relationships over results.Whether you're caught in the convenience trap, struggling with the paradox of choice, or wondering why all your achievements haven't made you happier, this conversation will revolutionize your understanding of what true contentment looks like.0:00 Introduction1:06 What sent Eric on his global happiness quest2:56 Failure, silence, boredom, death6:02 Why happiness is relational, not personal8:58 The Thai teacher's wisdom12:18 How envy destroys happiness and why the Swiss hide wealth15:24 Why Iceland celebrates heroic failure19:46 The surprising statistics about happiness23:02 The experience machine thought experiment25:04 Why thinking about happiness makes you unhappy27:33 America's convenience trap destroys connection32:45 The power of putting effort without attachment to resultsResources Mentioned:Eric Weiner's books:📚 "The Geography of Bliss"📚 "Man Seeks God"📚 "The Geography of Genius"📚 "The Socrates Express"📚 "Ben and Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life"🌐 Eric Weiner's website: https://ericweinerbooks.com📚 "Stumbling on Happiness" by Dan Gilbert🌐 "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss " https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/rainn-wilson-and-the-geography-of-bliss🌐 Bhutan writing workshops with Eric Weiner: https://www.himalayanwritersworkshop.com/discovering-a-sense-of-place🌐 World Database of Happiness: https://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.nl/About the Guest:Eric Weiner is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades exploring the intersection of place, culture, and human happiness. His book "The Geography of Bliss" has been adapted into a Peacock docu-series and continues to influence how we think about joy across cultures. A former NPR correspondent, Eric has traveled to some of the world's happiest—and unhappiest—places to uncover what truly makes life worth living. He leads writing workshops in Bhutan and brings both journalistic rigor and philosophical depth to his exploration of human flourishing.

Happiness Falls: How Adversity Can Increase Joy with Angie Kim

What if the darkest moments of your life aren't sent to make you miserable, but to show you how to experience more joy in the face of tragedy?Join Matt O'Neill and New York Times bestselling author Angie Kim as they explore the revolutionary concept that suffering can actually enhance your capacity for happiness. Through her gripping novel "Happiness Falls," Angie reveals how tragedy, uncertainty, and even crisis can become unexpected pathways to deeper joy and meaning.This isn't your typical happiness advice. This is about understanding the relativity of happiness—why lottery winners and accident victims end up at the same happiness level, and how your baseline expectations shape everything you experience. You'll discover why comfort might be killing your joy, how adversity builds resilience, and the counterintuitive truth that wanting what you already have is the secret to lasting happiness.Whether you're facing your own crisis or simply wondering why all your comforts haven't made you happier, this conversation will transform how you think about joy, suffering, and what it really means to live a fulfilled life.0:00 Introduction1:43 How tragedy inspired a happiness story5:49 The mystery of always appearing happy8:04 What people get wrong about happiness11:21 The backpacking happiness experiment14:15 The lottery winner vs. paralysis study17:59 Why tragedy can make you more grateful20:04 How early adversity builds resilience21:05 Learning to live with uncertainty25:07 When characters take on a life of their own27:46 Protecting vs. building resilience in children28:39 Finding joy in the midst of despair30:48 The secret to lasting happinessResources Mentioned:🌐 Angie Kim's website: https://angiekimbooks.com/🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angie.kim.va🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiekimask/🌐 X: https://x.com/AngieKimWriter🌐 Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121959-miracle-creek📚 Angie Kim's book: "Happiness Falls": https://a.co/d/5oWDDPI📚 "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: https://a.co/d/daKQjTN📖 The lottery winner vs. accident victim happiness study: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0022-3514.36.8.917About the Guest:Angie Kim is a New York Times bestselling author whose novel "Happiness Falls" was named one of the best books of the year by Goodreads and has been featured in Time magazine. A former patent litigator turned novelist, Kim explores complex themes of identity, communication, and happiness through her compelling storytelling. Her work delves into the Korean-American experience and challenges conventional wisdom about what makes us truly happy. She brings both personal experience as a Korean immigrant and deep philosophical insight to her exploration of joy, suffering, and the human condition.

Self-Care Isn’t Optional—It’s Survival with Dr. Zoe Shaw

Do you ever feel like burning your whole life down just to escape the overwhelm?You're not alone.Join Matt O'Neill and Dr. Zoe Shaw as they shatter the myths around self-care and reveal the revolutionary 360-degree approach that will transform your life from the inside out. Dr. Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and busy mom of five, shares how one commitment—practicing self-care every single day for an entire year—completely changed everything.This isn't about bubble baths and spa days. This is about survival. You'll discover why self-care is as essential as brushing your teeth, why discipline is actually self-care, and how small daily habits create massive life transformations.Whether you're drowning in responsibilities, struggling with burnout, or simply feeling like you've lost yourself in the chaos of life, this episode offers the practical tools and mindset shifts you need to reclaim your energy, time, sanity, and life.0:00 Introduction1:27 The "I Got It" Syndrome That's Destroying Women3:06 What Self-Care Really Is (and what it isn't)5:13 Why You Can't Binge Self-care6:50 The Powerful Declaration: "I Am Worthy to be Cared For"8:24 Why Women Feel Pressured to Sacrifice Everything12:06 How Men Can Better Support Their Partners15:14 The Four Wheels of Self-care: Body, Mind, Soul, Emotions19:02 Why Self-Care is Not Optional—It's Survival21:21 How to Handle Days When You Don't Feel Like It24:08 The Power of Brain Dumps and Mind Clearing25:31 Overcoming Guilt about Self-care27:16 Sometimes Being the Best Parent Means Saying NoResources Mentioned: 📚 Dr. Zoe Shaw's book: "Stronger in the Difficult Places"📚 "Get Over I Got It" by Elaine Fluker🌐 Dr. Zoe Shaw's website: https://drzoeshaw.com  🌐 "Stronger in the Difficult Places" podcast by Dr. Zoe ShawAbout the Guest:Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, bestselling author, and mother of five who specializes in helping overwhelmed individuals reclaim their lives through intentional self-care. After experiencing severe burnout herself, she embarked on a year-long journey of daily self-care that completely transformed her life. She's the author of "Stronger in the Difficult Places" and hosts a podcast by the same name, helping people understand that self-care isn't selfish—it's essential for survival and thriving.

From Depression to Peace: 7 Thoughts That Saved Issac Robledo

Your mind isn't broken–it's just been hijacked. And while you can't always control the depression, anxiety, or mental chaos that crashes into your life, you can choose to fight back with weapons that actually work. The truth is, your brain will betray you. The real power comes from learning how to reclaim control and rebuild your mental fortress from the ground up.Join Matt O'Neill as he sits down with author Issac Robledo to unpack the seven powerful thoughts that can rewire your mindset and help you live with greater intention. From focusing on the positive to embracing the present moment, you’ll walk away with practical strategies for cultivating lasting happiness and fulfillment.Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your outlook on life. Tune in to learn how small shifts in perspective can lead to profound changes in your well-being and relationships. Get ready to unlock the clarity you've been searching for and embark on your own Good Mood Revolution!0:00 Intro8:18 Surrounding Yourself With Uplifting People10:42 Controlling What You Can, Not What You Can't18:32 Practicing Gratitude For What You Have22:35 Living In The Present Moment27:34 Prioritizing Needs Over Wants33:25 Final Thoughts On Overcoming StrugglesResources Mentioned:📚 "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle🌐 Issac Robledo's website: https://www.robledothoughts.com/🌐 Amazon Store I.C. Robledo About the GuestIssac Robledo is an internationally bestselling author and writing coach known for blending psychology, spirituality, and self-growth into powerful, accessible insights. With over 15 books and 250,000+ readers, his work draws from personal experience with depression and anxiety, helping others break through mental barriers and live more consciously.