In Episode 68, Matt and Paul talk books.

Matt shares how he has been thrift shopping for books and building his reading stack in a more intentional way. From there, the conversation moves through favorite reads, reading habits, and the kinds of books that tend to stick with us over time.

Paul then leads Matt into a more imaginative question. If you could interview fictional characters, who would you choose and why?

What follows is a thoughtful and fun conversation that blends literature, curiosity, and reflection. It’s less about rankings or recommendations and more about why stories matter and how characters can shape the way we think.

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In this episode of Downright Mindful, Matt and Paul talk journaling.

Paul is a daily writer, which makes him the right person to have this conversation with. Writing has long been one of the ways he processes ideas, reflects, and thinks clearly. Matt catches Paul up on how his own journaling has changed in 2026.

Instead of scattered notes and half-filled notebooks, Matt now follows daily routines using a few simple journaling strategies across dedicated notebooks. This is not about productivity hacks or aesthetic journals. It is about consistency, clarity, and building habits that last.

If you have tried journaling before and struggled to stick with it, or if you are looking for a realistic daily writing routine, this conversation is for you.

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In Episode 66, Paul and Matt slow things down and take a wide look at time.

Paul walks Matt through three simple questions. What was life like a year ago? What does the present look like right now? And what might January of 2027 hold?

The conversation is reflective without being heavy and honest without trying to solve anything. It’s about noticing growth, naming change, and admitting what still feels unfinished.

This episode also sets the stage for next week’s conversation, where Matt catches listeners up on journaling and the inner work it creates.

A quiet episode. A thoughtful one. And a reminder that reflection does not require answers to be valuable.

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