Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast

What makes a good decision? Often it's not the decision itself but how it's assessed, communicated, and executed. In this episode of the Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast, Kris and Rachel have a candid conversation about decision-making, emotional maturity, communication, and how we treat people when hard choices have to be made. Whether it's ending a marriage, leaving a business partnership, making a...

Gratitude and Homeownership: Finding Joy in the Journey Your home is your sanctuary, until the painting estimate arrives. In this episode of the Grateful Not Greedy™ podcast, Kris and Rachel get real about the emotional rollercoaster of owning a home: the pride, the comfort, and the "wait, how much?" moments that come with keeping it all standing. Rachel shares why her house is her favorite place...

What can IKEA furniture, a double kayak, a delayed flight, and building a sauna teach you about your relationships? A lot more than you might think. The moments that test our relationships usually aren't the big dramatic ones. They're the everyday situations when we're hungry, tired, frustrated, overwhelmed, traveling, building something, or simply trying to get two people moving in the same direc...

What if the thing you’re most afraid to do is actually the thing that proves how capable you are? In this episode of  Grateful Not Greedy™ , we dive into the mindset shift that happens when fear stops running the show—and confidence starts taking its place. Real estate investing and rental properties may be part of the story, but the bigger lesson is about  you : what happens when you step into so...

The Hill You’ll Die On | Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast What’s the hill you’ll die on? We all have them—the opinions, principles, habits, boundaries, and little things we’re absolutely convinced are worth standing our ground over. But how do we know when something really matters…and when we’re simply being stubborn? In this episode of the Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast , we’re talking about perspectiv...

Mind Tricks, Withholding & the Relationships We Say We Want What happens when you feel slighted by someone you love? Instead of pausing, getting curious, and honestly expressing what you’re feeling, you shut down. You withhold affection, attention, communication, or connection. Maybe you blame, pull away, become cold, or shift into negative energy—all in the hope that the other person will notice...

Life doesn’t always hand us lemons—sometimes they’re moldy, rotten, and dropped right in the middle of a storm. In this reflective episode, we explore what happens when life, travel, weather, and our best-laid plans don’t go quite the way we imagined. The conversation begins with the expectations we place on summer, travel, and adventure—and the realization that meaningful experiences don’t always...

Embracing Endings and New Beginnings | Season Two, Episode One Season Two of the Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast begins with a powerful reflection on growth, gratitude, change, and the endings that make space for new beginnings. In this episode, Kris and Rachel look back on their journey through Season One and openly share how they’ve grown, what they’ve learned, and what they’re carrying forward int...

Harmony, Disharmony & Repair in Relationships Relationships are rarely a straight line of perfect harmony. They move through seasons of closeness and distance, understanding and misunderstanding, ease and tension. And while we often celebrate connection when everything feels good, the deeper work of relationships happens when things don’t. In this re-released episode of Grateful Not Greedy™ ,...

Grateful Not Greedy™ Re-Released Episode: The Grateful Not Greedy Side of Life Regret Some conversations are simply timeless. As we looked back on Season 1, this stood out as one of our most memorable episodes—one that sparked meaningful reflection and continues to resonate today. We thought it was worth bringing back because the topic of life regret is something we all face, no matter where we ar...

When life changes in unexpected ways, the first instinct is often to stay busy, surround yourself with people, or distract yourself from the discomfort. But what if the very feeling you're trying to escape is actually pointing you toward your greatest season of growth? In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™, we explore the powerful difference between loneliness and solitude—and why learning to em...

What if the biggest transformation in your fitness journey isn't your body—it's your identity? In this episode of the  Grateful Not Greedy™️ podcast , we explore how lasting change happens when you stop chasing outcomes and start becoming someone who consistently shows up. Fitness isn't about being perfect. It's about building the identity of an athlete—someone who honors their bod...

New Year's Resolution Recap (In July!) | Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast We’re halfway through the year, making this the perfect time for an honest check-in. Remember those goals, resolutions, or intentions you set back in January? Rachel and Kris each took Rachel's advice to chose one word as a theme for the year and now we need to see how it's going. In this episode of the Grateful Not...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering, Why did I react so strongly to that? Or maybe you've felt guilty for saying or doing something that seemed to trigger someone else. The truth is, emotional triggers are a part of being human—and they can actually become some of our greatest teachers. In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™ , we're having an honest conversation about...

Bad days are inevitable—but they don't have to define your life. In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™️, we're exploring the powerful idea of creating an emotional "buffer"—the intentional practice of surrounding life's difficult moments with meaningful, positive experiences that help us stay grounded, hopeful, and resilient. You'll discover our brains naturally focus on the negative, how gratit...

Fake It Till You Make It? The Hidden Cost of Asking Too Soon We've all heard the advice:  fake it till you make it.  But what happens when you're still building the expertise, the credibility, and the confidence—and you need a reference, an introduction, or a leg up before you've fully earned it? In this episode of  Grateful Not Greedy™ , we explore the uncomfortable gap between where...

Double Dates, Group Vacations & the Secret to Stronger Relationships | Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast What if the key to deeper connections, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling life isn't spending more time alone together—but sharing experiences with others? In this episode of the  Grateful Not Greedy™ Podcast , we dive into the transformative power of double dates, group vacations...

The 4 Pillars of Self-Care: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing What if self-care isn't something you earn after burnout—but the very thing that helps you avoid it in the first place? In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™ , Rachel and Kris take on the honest conversation about redefining self-care as a daily practice rather than an occasional indulgence. Together, they explore the four essentia...

In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™ , we dive into one of the most important ingredients for meaningful relationships: being all in. Whether it's a romantic partnership, a lifelong friendship, or a family connection, genuine relationships require more than partial effort. They demand vulnerability, authenticity, and a willingness to show up fully—even when you're not at your best. Our...

In this powerful episode of Grateful Not Greedy™, Kris and Rachel share the commencement speech they would give to today’s graduates—filled with hard-earned wisdom, hope, and practical life lessons. From using gratitude as a true competitive advantage to embracing service, resilience, and the unpredictable nature of success, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink what it means to build...

In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™️, we’re talking about the kind of confidence that doesn’t come from hype — it comes from keeping promises to yourself. From making your bed to chasing life-changing goals, every small win builds evidence that you can trust yourself to grow, lead, and handle responsibility like an adult. We break down how setting achievable goals creates momentum, why discipl...

What if your next great adventure was just down the road? In this reflective solo episode, we explore why travel doesn't have to mean a plane ticket — and how shifting your mindset can turn your own backyard into something worth savoring. From the psychology of why leaving routine does something powerful for the soul, to practical ways to craft a meaningful staycation, this episode is your per...

In a world of highlight reels and constant scrolling, it’s never been easier to fall into the comparison trap. In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™ , we explore how social media and everyday life can quietly shape the way we measure our success, our worth, and our happiness. Sparked by reflections from a college reunion, Kris and rachel take this conversation into the emotional weight of compar...

Ever feel like every time you start to level up, something—or someone—pulls you back down? In this episode of Grateful Not Greedy™ , we unpack the “crab mentality”—that all-too-common dynamic where insecurity, competition, and scarcity thinking keep people stuck and disconnected. We explore why this mindset shows up in friendships, workplaces, and even families, and how it quietly sabotages growth...

Grateful Not Greedy™ Is there actually a difference between venting and complaining? We get into it on this episode. Real talk, messy stories, and zero perfect answers — just an honest conversation about how we express our emotions, why it matters more than we think, and what gratitude actually looks like when life gets loud. Pull up a chair. 🎙️🧡 In this episode Kris and Rachel chat about: The bl...