The Mitten Dad Show

Nov 06 2024 61 ep. 7 mins 60

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mittendad/subscribe The Mitten Dad Show is a podcast about bringing you some of the best headlines in finance, tech and more - with a Midwest touch. Along with both personal and stories from others about being a Dad in our current times.

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How To Spark Creativity When You're Running on Empty

Nov 06 2024 4 mins

Episode Summary:Ever had those nights when you finally sit down to work on your passion project, only to feel completely drained? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Mitten Dad Show, host Matt Tilmann dives into the realities of creativity when exhaustion takes over. From the late-night battles with your inner critic to finding small sparks that keep you going, Matt shares h

Celebrating 40 Years With 40 Quotes...With a Touch of AI (Video)

Sep 12 2024 13 mins

Welcome back to another episode of The Mitten Dad Show! Imagine taking the words you write and transforming them into auditory learning experiences—seamlessly. That’s exactly what Google’s ⁠NotebookLM⁠ is doing, and it’s rapidly changing how we consume and interact with written content. For my birthday, I recently shared 40 quotes that I found inspirational to ⁠celeb

Celebrating 40 Years With 40 Quotes...With a Touch of AI

Sep 12 2024 13 mins

Welcome back to another episode of The Mitten Dad Show! Imagine taking the words you write and transforming them into auditory learning experiences—seamlessly. That’s exactly what Google’s NotebookLM is doing, and it’s rapidly changing how we consume and interact with written content. For my birthday, I recently shared 40 quotes that I found inspirational to celebrate my 4

Why Missing Days Can Make You a Better Creator: Insights from Bullet Journaling

Aug 21 2024 4 mins

In this episode of The Mitten Dad Show, Matt Tilmann explores the often-overlooked phenomenon of “Missing Days” in content creation. Inspired by Ryder Carroll, the creator of the Bullet Journal method, Matt shares how shifting your perspective on those days away from your creative work can enhance your process and reduce stress. Whether you’ve missed a day, a week, or longer,

Unload to Unwind: Mastering Mind Clutter with a Simple Brain Dump

Apr 26 2024 14 mins

Feeling overwhelmed by mental clutter? Tune into this week’s episode of "The Mitten Dad Show," where Matt Tilmann shares the powerful technique of a brain dump to clear your mind and enhance focus. Discover how unloading your thoughts can lead to increased productivity, reduced stress, and a surge in creativity. Perfect for parents and anyone juggling the demands of bu

Achieve Work-Life Balance: 5 Strategies for Busy Parents

Apr 14 2024 6 mins

Ever feel like you're juggling too many balls, and you're just one slip away from dropping them all?It's 5 PM—you've missed another workout, dinner isn't thought of yet, and your inbox is overflowing. As days roll into weeks, the stress builds, perhaps turning into sleepless nights and missed moments with family.What if you could rearrange things to close each

Eyes To The Skies: Parenting Tips for Shared Experiences

Mar 02 2024 3 mins

Welcome back Mitten Dad Show listeners! For this episode's topic, I share a recent shared experience I've had with my oldest daughter while waiting for her school bus. I think you'll appreciate it and if you have kids, I encourage you to do the same and stay curious! And even if you don't have kids, I would equally encourage you always to be open to the world around

The Impact of Experiences

Aug 13 2023 5 mins

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." - Eleanor Roosevelt We just wrapped up our family summer vacation, and while it was still fresh, I wanted to do a quick episode talking about the power of gifting experiences for our children, and the impact it not only has on them bu

From Center Stage to Finance: Unraveling Unexpected Career Pivots

Jul 17 2023 4 mins

In this episode, we dive into the world of unexpected career transitions. Matt shares his own journey, from obtaining a degree in theatre to working in finance, and invites listeners to share their unique career paths. Key Topics: Unexpected Career Transitions: A personal account of our Matt's journey from theatre to finance, and an open invitation for listeners to share thei

Master the Art of Decluttering

Mar 23 2023 5 mins

Tired of living in a cluttered space? In this episode of The Mitten Dad Show, host Matt Tilmann shares seven essential steps to help you master the art of decluttering. Based on our popular article at mittendad.com, we'll walk you through the entire decluttering process, from setting goals to making decluttering a habit. Matt also discusses the benefits of decluttering, and ove