Is public speaking a natural high? How about a traveling around and being paid to speak? This episode's guest is a longtime professional speaker and friend, Ty Sells. After decades on the stage, Ty knows as well as anyone the highs and lows of public speaking. The episode takes place during Matt and Ty's training for prevention specialists in Columbus, Ohio. Ty brings energy, genuine humor and heart to everything he does. He's been working with young people and adults for over thirty years. He believes change comes through connection and connecting with audiences is his specialty. If you like what you hear, check out more of Ty's work at Youth-Led Drug Prevention and Leadership - Youth to Youth International.

In this episode, Matt bikes alongside Shahram Hejazi, Princeton professor, entrepreneur and investor. Shahram reflects on his first few years in America and what it's like to live alone at 15 years old! We learn about his philosophy of "things could always be worse" and how that helps in him today. In addition, Matt sums up his packed week of natural highs and lows traveling throughout New Jersey and to Chicago. Editor's Note: To jump right to the interview, go to 9:51.

Performing stand-up comedy can be a powerful natural high. Join Dr. Matt as he interviews veteran comedian Joe Matarese (Last Comic Standing, Late Show with David Letterman), exploring when stand-up comedy delivers a natural high for him. For Joe, delivering self-deprecating humor keeps him in the moment and makes it easier to "try not to try." Also, find out about Dr. Matt's gigs this week and where he ate the best risotto of his life. Editor's Note: To jump to the interview, go to 6:17 on the recording.