Dr. Brian Keating is a professor of physics and astronomy at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences in the Department of Physics at University of California, San Diego.

Keating's research area is the study of the origin and evolution of the universe.

We talked about the fascinating world of the Universe from a scientific perspective and how this relates to gratitude.

Here are 5 specific things you'll find out:

1. What does the prefix "cosmos" mean, and how does it relate to the gratitude?
2. How does Dr. Brian Keating's work as a cosmologist contribute to our understanding of the universe's origin and evolution?
3. In what ways does the speed of light limit our exploration and understanding of the cosmos?
4. How does the interconnectedness of the universe inspire gratitude and a sense of wonder in human beings?
5. What insights does Dr. Keating offer about the significance of striving for goals, such as winning a Nobel Prize, and the value of the journey itself?

Resources:

Brian's website: https://briankeating.com/

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Timestamps:

• 02:17 - Introduction of Dr. Brian Keating and his work as a cosmologist.
• 03:49 - The role of curiosity in exploring the universe.
• 04:23 - The limitations of light speed and its implications for understanding the universe.
• 06:59 - The interconnectedness of the universe and the joy of studying it.
• 10:05 - The non-political nature of astronomy and its role as a refuge.
• 11:48 - The uniqueness of human curiosity compared to other forms of curiosity.
• 13:01 - The interconnectedness of life and the universe.
• 19:12 - The significance of air quality and the introduction of an air purifier.
• 21:55 - Discussion on synchronicity and its relation to scientific events.
• 24:46 - The evolution of the universe and its future trajectory.
• 30:16 - The importance of appreciating life and the universe.
• 33:19 - The joy of new life and its connection to the universe.
• 37:25 - The message for those who have lost their own "Nobel Prize."
• 40:22 - Information on where to find Dr. Keating's book and podcast.

Steve Foran walked away from a career as an electrical engineer after having an “ah-ha” moment.

He now works with a happiness company called Gratitude at Work and has spoken throughout Canada and the United States sharing his simple Gratitude at Work philosophy.

Here are some of the things you'll find out:

1. How can gratitude practices improve our mindset and overall happiness?
2. In what ways does gratitude influence leadership?
3. What is the difference between trait gratitude and state gratitude?
4. How can individuals start cultivating gratitude in their lives?
5. What role does community play in fostering gratitude?

Resources:

Steve's website: https://www.gratitudeatwork.ca

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Timestamps:

00:45 - Introduction of Steve Foran

02:37 - Thanking Georgian

03:38 - Everyone is a Leader

05:22 - Gratitude and Leadership

09:10 - Gratitude as a Tool

10:32 - Personal Story of Gratitude

12:58 - Influencing Family through Leadership

15:21 - Thermostat vs. Thermometer

17:44 - Doing it for Others

20:26 - Genuine Gratitude

22:19 - Transformational Gratitude

24:51 - Hierarchy from Surviving to Thriving

30:15 - Book Cover Description

35:28 - Trait vs. State Gratitude

39:24 - Favorite Law of Grateful Leadership

43:14 - Where to Find the Book

44:44 - Closing Remarks

Denise Walsh is a proud wife and mother, former clinical psychologist, motivational speaker, and multi-million-dollar-earning entrepreneur.

Denise started her career by working with families at a local mental health agency as a clinical psychologist but left the practice to pursue a successful career in the direct sales industry.

Questions you'll find answers to:

1. How does practicing gratitude impact our emotional state and the experiences we attract in our daily lives?
2. What specific habits or routines can individuals incorporate into their lives to cultivate a sense of gratitude?
3. In what ways can gratitude help individuals overcome feelings of guilt associated with personal growth and ambition?
4. How does gratitude influence our perception and awareness of the positive aspects of our lives?
5. What role do relationships and community play in fostering a sense of gratitude and support in our lives?

Resources:

Denise's action planner: http://denisewalsh.com/action

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/GeorgianBenta

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Timestamps:

00:35 - 01:48: Introduction of Denise Walsh and her journey balancing career and family.

01:48 - 04:01: Importance of gratitude in navigating personal and professional challenges.

04:01 - 05:51: Overview of the "Dream Life Daily Journal" and its gratitude practices.

05:51 - 07:46: Introduction of the "gratitude game" for a positive start to the day.

07:46 - 11:00: Denise's personal journey of discovering gratitude during tough times.

11:00 - 15:15: Overcoming guilt associated with personal growth through gratitude.

15:15 - 18:50: The natural desire for growth and its relationship with gratitude.

18:50 - 22:16: How gratitude raises emotional states and activates the brain's focus.

22:16 - 24:20: Reflection on self-acceptance versus seeking external validation.

24:20 - 27:36: Importance of self-awareness to reduce comparison and insecurity.

27:36 - 31:43: Gratitude for supportive relationships and community impact.

31:43 - 34:02: Information on Denise's online presence and free resources for listeners.

Jim Stavis was the first person to ever survive a triple organ transplant. 

When he was 17, he was told he'd be lucky to live past his 50th birthday. At that time, he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Doctors expected him to be plagued by kidney and heart disease, blindness and amputation before succumbing to diabetes at a young age.

In spite of all of that, he was with us on this interview in his 60+ years of life.

He answered these questions (and many more):

1. How can experiencing life-threatening situations enhance our appreciation for nature and life itself?
2. In what ways does gratitude influence our perspective on adversity and the natural world?
3. How does connecting with nature contribute to feelings of gratitude?
4. What role does community and shared experiences in nature play in fostering gratitude?
5. How can we cultivate gratitude in our daily lives through our interactions with nature?

Resources:

Jim's website: https://www.jimstavis.com/

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Timestamps:

00:57 - 03:04

• Introduction of guest Jim Stavis, highlighting his remarkable survival of a triple organ transplant.

03:04 - 05:00

• Jim discusses how he transformed his diabetes diagnosis into motivation for a successful life.

05:00 - 09:34

• Reflection on his teenage years and the gradual effects of diabetes, including a near-death experience.

09:34 - 13:52

• Description of the near-death experience and the role of his friend in saving his life.

13:52 - 20:49

• Jim shares his decision to undergo a triple organ transplant and the confidence he had in being the first recipient.

20:49 - 27:14

• Emotional connection with his donor family and the unique experience of meeting them.

27:14 - 29:38

• Discussion on the broader impact of his survival story and the importance of gratitude.

29:38 - 33:44

• Jim expresses gratitude for key people in his life and emphasizes the importance of appreciating the present.

33:44 - 39:17

• A poignant story about his father-in-law's survival during the Holocaust and the concept of luck in life.

39:17 - 41:57

• Information on Jim's book and his online presence, along with his commitment to promoting organ donation.

At 25, Wayne’s path changed forever when a split-second decision on the rugby field left him with a dislocated neck. Fading in and out of consciousness, Wayne was rushed to the hospital and woke up five days later paralyzed from the neck down (C4-5 tetraplegic).

Despite his paralysis, Wayne displayed incredible strength and determination. With expert guidance, he regained mobility in his arms. He rebuilt his future, ran his family farm, raised a loving family, and became a sought-after speaker and coach.

He answered these questions (and many more):

1. How does gratitude change your perspective?

2. How can nature help you find gratitude?

3. What is the nature of gratitude?

4. How can men find gratitude?

5. What are some simple ways to connect to gratitude? 

Resources:

45 minutes with Wayne: https://www.wayneforrest.com/your-inner-warrior-strategy-call

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Our guest today is a certified business coach, trainer, and facilitator in systems theory, NLP, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

What questions you will find answers to:

1. How can gratitude be defined as more than just a feeling?
2. How does our focus affect our reality and well-being?
3. How can we reprogram our brain to notice positive things using the reticular activating system?
4. What are some practical ways to cultivate gratitude and mindfulness in our daily lives?
5. How can we find balance and filter out the overwhelming amount of information we're exposed to?

Resources:

The meditation: https://coachsteff.live/gratitude

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Our guest is also one of you, a Gratitude Seeker. She shared how much the podcast has impacted her life, but also some amazing gratitude stories.

Find out what amazing things she's been doing and what a wonderful legacy she's leaving the world, through the magic of music.

Resources:

Karen's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/musicstars4u

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Ian dedicates himself to humanitarian and environmental endeavors to generate systemic change for the common good and in today's episode we talk about the simple thing we can do individually (and as a whole) to become aware and care more for the environment.

These are some of the questions you'll find answers to:

1. How does connecting with nature enhance our sense of gratitude?
2. In what ways can gratitude and happiness be viewed as choices?
3. What practical steps can individuals take to incorporate nature into their daily lives?
4. How can nature-based therapeutics contribute to our overall well-being?
5. What responsibility do we have towards nature, and how can we honor that responsibility?

Resources:

Ian's book: Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature’s Insight & the Deep Work of Transformational Change

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Timestamps:

00:00 - 00:59 - Introduction to Gratitude and Nature

01:19 - 02:06 - Guest Introduction

02:10 - 02:45 - Discussion on Nature and Gratitude

02:47 - 03:55 - Ian's Professional Background

04:37 - 06:06 - Ian's Personal Journey

06:06 - 07:34 - Nature as a Healing Space

10:33 - 12:08 - Gratitude as a Choice

14:51 - 16:23 - Therapy and Self-Awareness

16:23 - 17:06 - Responsibility Towards Nature

20:09 - 22:03 - Individual Actions for Nature

23:37 - 24:58 - Key Areas for Environmental Impact

29:10 - 31:03 - Making Nature Part of Daily Life

32:00 - 33:37 - The Importance of Deliberate Choices

35:11 - 36:36 - Nature-Based Therapeutics

39:34 - 40:45 - The Role of Individuals in Change

50:08 - 51:23 - Book and Contact Information

51:30 - 51:58 - Closing Remarks

Our guest for this episode is the co-founder of WeShape and she's fierce advocate for bringing awareness to women's health and fitness. She's breaking toxic weight-loss culture through empowering people to connect with and care for their body.

Find out answers to questions like:

1. How can we shift our focus from weight loss and body image to feeling good in our bodies?
2. What role does community support play in changing our beliefs about body image and self-worth?
3. How can practicing self-compliments and gratitude impact our self-perception?
4. What are the dangers of subscribing to societal expectations regarding body types and beauty standards?
5. How can we set meaningful intentions for our health and wellness that align with our true selves?

Resources:

Get in touch with Katie: https://www.weshape.com/

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Timestamps:

00:01 - 01:08

Introduction of Katie Bremlett and podcast theme.

01:09 - 02:26

Katie's background and shift in focus from weight loss.

02:26 - 03:40

Anecdote on body image perceptions.

03:40 - 04:54

Challenging the ideal body type concept.

04:54 - 06:23

Importance of community support and body appreciation.

06:24 - 08:12

Focusing on strengths and capabilities.

08:13 - 09:01

Setting goals from fulfillment, not validation.

09:01 - 10:06

Personal experience with weight and self-worth.

10:06 - 11:17

Practicing self-compliments in the mirror.

11:19 - 12:24

Katie shares her self-appreciations.

12:25 - 14:25

Challenging societal beauty standards.

14:26 - 15:30

Encouragement to set self-connection intentions.

15:31 - 17:55

True happiness comes from within.

17:56 - 19:24

Katie's personal growth journey.

19:24 - 20:28

Authentic power through self-connection.

20:29 - 21:07

Where to find WeShape.

21:21 - 22:30

Gratitude for deconstructing beliefs.

22:31 - 23:00

Closing remarks and encouragement to share.

Keeping the traditional year in review, we'll go through an exercise that will help you identify your own personal 36 reasons to feel grateful about 2024.

Resources:

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Bestselling author Byron Morrison worked with CEOs and business leaders in 15 countries and we got to explore the topic of distractions and what keeps us from being present and becoming the person we want to become.

In this podcast you'll find out:

1. How can I become a more grateful person in 90 days?
2. What actions can I take daily to cultivate gratitude?
3. What mental barriers prevent us from appreciating our progress and happiness?
4. How does reflecting on our experiences contribute to our sense of gratitude?
5. What should we give up to become more free and grateful in our lives?

Resources:

Byron's website: https://www.byronmorrison.com/

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Gratitude for Life's Moments

00:01:48 - Introduction to Byron Morrison and His Journey

00:05:25 - Taking Control of Your Life and Overcoming Self-Sabotage

00:07:11 - Shifting Your Mindset for Gratitude

00:13:25 - The Impact of Modern Distractions and Living in the Present

00:18:18 - The Role of Journaling in Gratitude and Health Awareness

00:25:12 - Giving Up for Greater Freedom and Balancing Goals with Happiness

00:29:57 - Breaking the Cycle of Self-Criticism and Comparison Dangers

00:36:02 - Defining Personal Success and the Reality of Success

00:42:17 - Compassion, Empathy, and Prioritizing Happiness

00:46:17 - Book and Closing Thoughts