Dr. Gordon Flett
Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows
A professor emeritus in psychology at York University Toronto, Dr. Flett is a leading researcher and world authority on the concept of "mattering" — the psychological foundation of human significance. He coined the term "anti-mattering" and has conducted research linking the sense of mattering to health outcomes, longevity, and hope. Podcasts feature him to explore why a significant portion of the population, including children, struggles with feeling they matter.
Episode Appearances
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 27, 2026
Does Your Life Matter? Reclaiming Worth With Thoreau | Ken Lizotte - EP 735
“Psychologist interviewed earlier in the week about children's sense of mattering; identified 1 in 4 children feel they don't matter”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 26, 2026
Liturgies of the Wild and the Ancient Art of Finding Meaning | Dr. Martin Shaw - EP 734
“Leading researcher on psychology of mattering; explored in preceding episode of 'You Matter' series on foundation of human significance”
The Oprah Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
How Mattering to Yourself & Others Can Change Your Life with Oprah, Jennifer Wallace & Ina Garten
“Professor emeritus in psychology at York University Toronto; world-leading authority on mattering; coined term 'anti-mattering'; links mattering to health, longevity, and hope.”