Pain has a way of clipping our wings and keeping us from being able to fly, and if left unresolved you can almost forget that you were ever created to fly in the first place.
Other People's Shoes

Other People's Shoes

On my show, I aim to create a space that allows us all to hear each other's points of view. Constructive dialog helps us all realize that truly hearing another person's story can enrich our lives. After all, when you walk in Other People's Shoes, you really do get a different perspective on life.



Recent Episodes

March 13, 2024

Free To Fly

What is the hardest thing you have ever done? How far down your list of hardest things is forgiving someone? I have heard it said, “Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” My gue…
March 6, 2024

Baggage

Have you ever seen this person? They were just out of line suitcases opened wide and trying to decide what to take out of their bag to make it make the weight limit. Usually, there is anger, frustration, and maybe even tears…
Feb. 28, 2024

Redirected

Imagine for a moment you're on an airline and you're just about to take that nap you've been wanting to all day long. That sound comes over the intercom stating that this flight will be redirected. What are you do? My guest …
Feb. 21, 2024

Empty Seat

Losing a child is an unimaginable tragedy that leaves an indelible mark on a parent's heart. The grief that follows is a heavy burden, one that seems impossible to bear. Each day becomes a struggle, filled with moments of ov…
Feb. 14, 2024

Traffic Control

In aviation, a traffic controller holds a position of immense responsibility, serving as the critical link between aircraft and ground operations. With precision and expertise, they manage the movement of airplanes on the gr…
Feb. 7, 2024

My Call Sign?

“It’s the way he flies, ice cold, no mistakes. He just wears you down. You get bored, frustrated, do something stupid, and he’s gotcha.” The quote from "Top Gun" and "Goose" Portrayed by Anthony Edwards is about Val Kilmer'…
Jan. 31, 2024

Flat Spin

What is your least favorite scene from Top Gun? Mine is when Maverick and Goose are in the flat spin. Spoiler alert! Goose dies as a result of the flat spin. My guest Zack Blakeney talks today about the most dangerous type o…
Jan. 24, 2024

Intentional Flight Plan

Intentional flight planHaving a flight plan is invaluable in the realm of aviation, serving as a comprehensive roadmap for pilots to navigate from departure to destination. This strategic document outlines the intended route…

Recent Blog Posts

What Does A Footprint Tell About Me?

A footprint can reveal certain physical characteristics about a person, such as: Foot size: Foot size can indicate overall body size and weight, which can be useful for fitting shoes. Arch type: The shape of the arch of a footprint can ind…

Happy Birthday Other People's Shoes

Happy Birthday... Marking time: A birthday marks the passage of time and the progress of a person's life. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come and how much we have changed and grown. Celebrating life: Birthdays are a time to cel…

Footprints

Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the Moon, famously said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," as he stepped off the lunar module and onto the surface of the Moon on July 20, 1969. This statement is one of the most …

About the Host

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Neil Matthews

Host/Producer

Neil has always wanted to know the Why? Whenever he is speaking with anyone he wants to know what is behind their action and to know their heart. He has always wanted to be in Other People's Shoes to be able to understand where they come from, and maybe be able to help them out. Being raised in the Rogue Valley there are plenty of opportunities to touch people in his community, but Neil wanted a way to touch the world. That is when Elizabeth Neil's wife mentioned he should start a podcast, and Other People's Shoes was born.