This is the unfiltered, unscripted podcast where Nancy and Matthew’s real life gets the spotlight—messy, hilarious, and unexpectedly meaningful. From navigating family drama and awkward money talks to wild stories and ones we’ll definitely regret later, hot takes, and questionable life advice, we dive in headfirst—no edits, no scripts, no pretending we’ve got it all figured out. We laugh, we overshare, we occasionally make sense. Think of it as your weekly dose of real talk, relatable moment ...
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Matthew Greger Podcasts
Welcome to Discover Your Brilliance, the podcast that helps you unlock your creative potential and ignite the spark that leads to innovation, fulfillment, and impact. Hosted by visionary coach and best-selling author Matthew Greger, this show dives deep into the transformative power of curiosity, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a professional, creative, entrepreneur, leader, or just someone with big dreams, you’ll find inspiration, actionable insights, and real-world strategies to ...
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The Christmas Shift: Grandkids, Gratitude & Letting Go
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Christmas used to mean sleepless nights, toy assembly, and mall chaos. Now it looks quieter — and surprisingly clearer. In Episode 29, Matthew and Nancy reflect on how the holidays have changed as parents become grandparents, kids grow up, and priorities shift. They talk about selling a home, purging decades of belongings, digitizing memories, and …
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Snow Shovels, Downsize Piles & Everyone’s Opinions
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Matthew and Nancy are back from “sunny Florida” to a not-so-sunny welcome home: snow glare, shovel workouts, and the reality of getting their house ready to list. After sharing their decision to sell, they’re met with reactions ranging from supportive to wildly dramatic—like selling your house means you’re broke, confused, or about to become a roam…
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When the Holidays Get Messy: Chaos, Kids & Christmas Expectations
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Chaos, coffee, barking dogs, grandkids, paint fumes, and Christmas expectations—this episode has it all. Fresh off Thanksgiving, Nancy and Matthew dive into holiday stress, big decisions, emotional overload, and what happens when life gets messy and loud. From managing expectations to navigating kids, dogs, decorating (or NOT decorating), and every…
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Thankful, Tired & Navigating Life’s Feelings and Big Decisions
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It’s Thanksgiving week, and Matthew & Nancy get real about gratitude, exhaustion, big life decisions, downsizing, money mistakes, emotional overwhelm, and navigating it all together. From parenting reflections to Facebook Marketplace chaos to processing selling their home, this episode is honest, messy, and full of heart. Takeaways: Embracing vulne…
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Whether it’s a fishing trip, a facial, or just locking the bathroom door for five uninterrupted minutes—this episode is all about the vital (and often funny) truth that healthy relationships need personal space. Nancy and Matthew reflect on their early parenting years, share their current routines for alone time, and talk openly about guilt, bounda…
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Retirement Redefined: Freedom, Purpose, and the 9-Year Plan
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In this candid conversation, Matt and Nancy Greger unpack what retirement really means after 37 years of marriage, raising kids, and now grandparenting. They challenge the traditional idea of retirement as “doing nothing” and instead explore how freedom, purpose, and planning shape their vision for the next chapter. From financial goals to staying …
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Wrinkles, Wisdom & Why We Still Laugh About Getting Older
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In Episode 23 of We Should Probably Edit This – But We Won’t, Nancy and Matthew dive deep into the realities (and ridiculousness) of getting older. They cover: Wrinkles, naps, and the mysterious disappearance of metabolism Why laughter really is the best facelift The balance between aging parents and grown kids Financial lessons, personal growth, a…
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The Joys of Grandparenting: Reflections from G-Ma and G-Pa
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In Episode 22 of We Should Probably Edit This – But We Won’t, Nancy and Matthew get real about grandparenting—from the silly to the sacred. As G-Ma and G-Pa to four grandkids, they reflect on: The hilarious moments (gingerbread mayhem, mismatched socks, basketball drills) Their unique grandparent names and how they came to be The differences in eac…
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Grand Canyon Wisdom & Why Laughing Matters
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In Episode 21 of We Should Probably Edit This – But We Won’t, Nancy and Matthew record from the rim of the Grand Canyon and dive into a wide-ranging, often hilarious conversation about marriage, memories, and making fun a priority. They talk about: Why humor is essential in relationships Inside jokes that keep families connected The surprising less…
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From Toddlers to Tuition: The Parenting Rollercoaster
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Parenting isn’t just a phase—it’s a full-blown adventure. In Episode 20, Nancy and Matthew open up about what it was really like to raise three kids: from newborns in strollers to sweaty teens dodging showers, from stacking firewood to crashing college budgets. They talk through the parenting stages—infants, toddlers, middle school, teenage rebelli…
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Road Trips, Chaos, and Disney Hacks: Our Family Vacation Playbook
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When you’re raising kids, vacations are less about perfection and more about presence. We talk through our most memorable trips—from 22-hour drives to Florida (hello, Disney employee pass) to Maine island cottages with pets in tow—and the systems that helped us survive: packing snacks, bringing backup water/towels, rigging a portable TV/VCR, and bu…
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Buzz Cuts & Facials: The Truth About Marriage Maintenance
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Maintenance means very different things depending on who you ask. For Matthew, it’s shaving his head, trimming a beard, and avoiding anything that involves flip-flops or pedicures. For Nancy, it’s a lifelong relationship with her hairdresser, regular manicures, facials, and even eyebrow tattoos. Together, they reveal the realities of self-care in m…
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Morning Routines: Why Small Habits Shape Big Days
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In this episode, Matthew and Nancy get real about morning routines—the good, the messy, and the downright funny. From making the bed and tackling workouts to green smoothies, ironing, and finding ways to avoid morning chaos, they share how little habits set the tone for the whole day. Along the way, they unpack how Covid changed their rhythms, why …
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In this transformative episode of Discover Your Brilliance, Matthew Greger dives deep into the heart of creative expression—not as a talent reserved for a select few, but as a skill that everyone can grow. Through his teenage journey of learning to weld without guidance, Matthew reveals how failure is not the end but the birthplace of creativity. D…
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Scheduling vs. Spontaneity: How We Actually Make Decisions
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Making decisions as a couple isn’t always easy—especially when one’s a planner and the other’s spontaneous. This episode dives into how Matthew and Nancy navigate choices in marriage: from dinner disasters to travel plans, cleaning styles, and date nights at Home Depot. Relatable, funny, and filled with real talk about compromise, communication, an…
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Getting to Know Each Other: The Real Story Starting with Door-to-Door Art Sales
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Getting to know someone sounds simple — until you’re actually doing it while planning a wedding, moving between states, and figuring out who’s walking the dog at 2 a.m. In this week’s episode, Nancy and Matthew revisit their early days: the unexpected way they met, the two-year break, the long-distance phone calls, and the decision that brought the…
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The Secret to a Long-Lasting Marriage (No, It’s Not Just Love)
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After 37 years married, Nancy and Matthew finally unpack what keeps their relationship thriving. Spoiler: It’s not just loyalty. It’s laughter, communication, respect, shared goals, and a strict $500 spending rule. Expect raw real talk, stories about dog walks in Manhattan, unplanned computer purchases, and still finding ways to appreciate each oth…
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Not My Monkey, But Definitely Health, Hope, and Honor
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In this episode, Nancy and Matthew recap their GrowthDay Ultra event in Napa, where the focus was on health and wellness. They share their key takeaways from Brendon Burchard and other speakers, including the “Four E’s” of High Performance: Energize, Engage, Excellence, and Expand. Highlights include: Why energizing your mornings matters (even when…
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Bucket Lists & Big Dreams: What We Really Want
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This week on We Should Probably Edit This – But We Won’t, Nancy and Matthew dive deep (and occasionally off the rails) into their ultimate bucket list dreams. From solo trips with each of their kids to epic adventures with their grandkids, a month in Europe, building a backyard guest house, and the eternal dream of finally owning a convertible—no g…
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Dad Jokes, Deep Roots & The Things We Inherit
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From hot dogs on the streets of NYC to clamming in Bodega Bay, today’s Father's Day special is packed with stories, laughter, and the unexpected lessons we carry forward. Matthew and Nancy open up about their dads—flawed, funny, and formative—and reflect on the legacy of parenting, from tool tips to horse misadventures to the power of being present…
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Communication Breakdown: 21 Signs and Still Lost
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What do 21 signs, a tag sale, and two “big guys” at Rockefeller Center have in common? Miscommunication. In this hilarious and totally relatable episode, Nancy and Matthew dive into the small misunderstandings that turn into big stories—from botched meeting spots to tag sale logistics gone sideways. They explore the humor in “he said, she heard,” a…
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In Episode 9 of We Should Probably Edit This – But We Won’t, Nancy and Matthew open up about the pressures of parenting, finances, emotional overwhelm, and that sneaky habit of absorbing other people’s stress. From budgeting breakthroughs to mindset shifts, they unpack the real-life challenges we all face—and how to keep your peace when the world f…
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In this episode of We Should Probably Edit This, But We Won't, Nancy and Matthew take a heartfelt and humorous look at aging—the milestones, the reflections, and the realities of turning 60. From aging and friendships to faith, volunteering, and the “Let Them Theory” from Mel Robbins, it’s a candid take on embracing life’s next chapter with purpose…
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What Our Moms Taught Us: The Values That Shaped Us
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What do you value—really value—as you grow older? Nancy and Matthew tackle that question by looking back on what their moms taught them, what they learned raising three kids, and how their outlook has changed now that the house is (mostly) quiet. Expect stories about Italian grandmas, car seats on school buses, parenting wins (and fails), and how g…
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Things That Drive Us Crazy (And Why We Should Just Let It Go, Or Not)
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After 37 years of marriage, you learn to let some things go… and passive-aggressively bring up the rest on a podcast. In this episode, Nancy and Matthew take a hilarious tour through the land of pet peeves, exploring everyday irritations with humor, love, and just the right amount of sarcasm. Whether it’s red lights that refuse to sync, the mysteri…
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Weight Loss, Health Fads, and Why It's Not a Diet
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In this unfiltered episode, Nancy and Matthew dive deep into their messy, funny, and sometimes frustrating journey to better health. They share lessons from blood tests, body scans, fad diets, and functional medicine—and reveal what actually worked (and what absolutely didn’t). Along the way, they talk about the emotional side of health, how to sta…
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In-Laws: Love, Tension, and Too Many Opinions
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In this unfiltered episode, Nancy and Matthew dive into the complex world of in-laws—where respect meets resentment, and personal choices collide with family expectations. They unpack decades of family dynamics, cultural differences, and advice passed down from parents (“Don’t complain to the in-laws!”). With personal stories, generational truths, …
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The Spark Inside You – Welcome to the Journey
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Have you ever felt like there’s something more inside you—just waiting to ignite? In this premiere episode, host Matthew Greger shares the personal story that sparked his lifelong journey of curiosity, creativity, and connection. Dive into the transformative power of the Think Brilliance Framework, a five-part approach to unlocking your potential a…
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Finding Your People — Friendship, Furballs & Getting Social
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Nancy and Matthew return from GrowthDay in Austin with fresh insights on connection, personal development, and the power of finding your "growth friends." Between deep talk about adult friendships and a wildly untrained puppy named Celia, they explore how our circles evolve, why making friends later in life is harder (but worth it), and how the mes…
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Is Marriage Really 50/50? The Truth About Roles, Resentment, and Sandwiches
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Nancy and Matthew are back—hot flashes, party-crashing, church-hopping and all. In this unfiltered episode, they unpack one of the most misunderstood myths in relationships: that marriage is supposed to be 50/50. From raising kids and managing a home to who really scrubs the bathroom and how to survive grocery shopping together, they dive into the …
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Who’s Right, When Family Asks for Money and the Fine Art of Disagreeing
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Matthew thinks he’s got it all figured out, but Nancy has a different take. In this unfiltered debut, we tackle family, finances, and the fine art of disagreeing—because sometimes, the right answer isn’t so clear. Takeaways: Our podcast is entitled 'We Should Probably Edit This', reflecting our unfiltered discussions. In relationships, effective co…
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