Is walking a natural high? We'll answer the question while out for a vigorous walk with a climate scientist affiliated with Princeton University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Bill Hurlin. Walking tends to be a default natural high after an injury, but it might be the most convenience and low cost natural high in the world. In this interview, Matt and Bill chat about the benefits of nature, coping during the pandemic and earning your daily ice cream. In addition, Matt talks about an adorable painted turtle that walked up to his garage door this week and much more.

This episode explores the natural high of traveling with Matt's first cousin, John Bellace. He's a physical therapist for Penn Medicine in South Jersey and has traveled the world. John reflects on big moments during trips to Sicily, the Vatican, the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador. Matt also talks about recent speaking gigs and escaping the kids for a night to be with his wife at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.

Phil Januszewski is a dynamic keynote speaker dedicated to spreading positivity and well-being. Many years ago, he worked as a line cook and decided he loved food too much to make a meal for people and not see them enjoy it. He brought his passion for food into the high school physics classroom, where he taught for over a decade. Now, Phil is embarking on a career as a professional speaker. He's already been on the circuit for many years, part of the duo M&P Presentations, with fellow educator Matt Matkovich. I caught up with Phil at his home outside of Chicago to chat and break bread. We talked about our mutual love of cooking and how it creates community and links us to our past. Also on this episode, Matt also complains about his sore legs after one game of softball and the natural high of springtime!