Episode 11

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13th Feb 2026

S3 E11 - From Overwhelm to Action

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“It Matters How We Treat One Another” is the social science show - now in its third season! Here, host Matthew David Vasko discusses all the various ways that we can improve our relationships with others - partners, children, parents, extended family, friends, coworkers, and all the different types of people with whom we share our beautiful and diverse world. Features include Inspiring News and The Quote of the Week. Find our premium content on our Patreon, including The Takeaway.

Season 3, Episode 11, Topic: From Overwhelm to Action. Moving ourselves from a sense of overwhelm with all that is happening in the world to taking action to create positive change where we can.

Cited Resources:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey — Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence

https://www.idealist.org/ — Find local volunteer opportunities near you

Your local city council, school board, and neighborhood council websites

https://5calls.org/ — Find your representatives, get scripts, and make your five calls this week

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About the Podcast

It Matters How We Treat One Another
The Social Science Show
Our name says it all; it matters how we treat one another. Our show is set in the realm of social science, but that simply means that we utilize science to better help you understand how people interact with one another. At its heart, this show is about improving our relationships on interpersonal, societal, and global levels. Segments include Inspiring News, Interviews, and The Takeaway.
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Matthew Vasko

Matthew David Vasko has a degree in communications and psychology and works professionally as a writer, speaker, and educator. He is a Credentialed Religious Educator, Advanced Level, in the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition. Matt has a passion for the social sciences and positive psychology and has worked professionally as an actor, comedian, and host.