Evolving with Gratitude

Talented and delightful, Dr. Sarah Thomas will inspires us to collaborate with others and bring celebrations into our learning communities. Plus a boatload of shoutouts! So much gratitude for Mandy Froehlich, Tara Linney, Jaime Donally, Nicol Howard, Regina Schaffer, and her mom, Marie-Thérèse Labossière Thomas. Referenced in the show: Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein   Transcript avail...

Friends, things are about to get magical! Tisha Richmond joins the pod to tell us about spark moments, marigolds, appreciation circles, and much more! Including how her mom, Susan Mills, and Mr. Rogers helped her develop a joyful and grateful disposition. Tons of strategies and resources shared!  Plus even more to explore after the episode:   Fred Rogers Acceptance Speech - 1997  &n...

With his signature brand of empathy, passion, and creativity, Josh Stamper joins us to share what he has learned about showing others appreciation. He shares key strategies to being intentional and making sure everyone feels seen, heard, known, and valued.  This week's shoutout goes to someone who has had a profound impact on Josh's leadership journey, Sonja Pegram. Referenced in the show: Th...

Steph Rothstein may very well be one of the best public displayers of gratitude in the world! She is also someone who is always focused on collaboration over competition. Listen as Steph shares how she makes this work in her role and discover what she means by ""alone together". Shoutouts to Neal Rothstein and Bonnie Chelette plus some love to George Couros, Sean Gaillard, Livia Chan, and Julie Ha...

With optimism, empathy, and respect, Lis Bostwick joins us to share her passion for gratitude. She also reveals how looking for the good, the interesting, and the wondrous helped her through difficult times. Plus LaVonna Roth gets another #EvolvingWithGratitude podcast shout out!  Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Elisabeth Bostwick is a multi-award winning educator who works alongs...

How do we practice gratitude when we have disappointment and unpleasantness renting space in our heads? How can we rethink our morning routine to start with the positive? How can mentoring lead to gratitude? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode with the always-delightful, Lauren Kaufman.  And a shoutout to Chris Hartigan, a dynamic, knowledgeable, and authentic leader!...

Tom Schimmer and I have been connected on social media for years and in this episode, we finally get to have our very first synchronous conversation! No hashtags, no @-ing, just two new friends discussing Tom's ideas on virtue signaling, lifting others up, assessment, and more. Plus a lovely tribute to Phil Langley, Tom's high school counselor, high school basketball coach, and the reason Tom went...

With vulnerability and granularity, Dwight Carter gifts us stories and lessons learned that empower us to be purpose-driven both personally and professionally. Dwight shares the attitudes and actions that nurture relationships and cultivate a positive culture with appreciation, awareness, clarity, and intention. Plus a shoutout to a man with an amazing legacy, Dr. Keith Bell. Referenced in the epi...

A behind the scenes about something I really struggled with this past week. You can call it champagne problems and I know I have so much to be grateful for, but I was a hot mess.  In this episode, I share, with full transparency, how I used gratitude to go from disappointment and despair to feeling more balanced and content.  Mentioned in the episode:  How We Feel App Go to the Beac...

If you came for some Katie Novak beats, you won't be disappointed! Come for the music, stay for the wisdom! Katie delivers her joyful and thoughtful take on gratitude and learning in this must-listen episode. Plus a shoutout to a very special speech and language pathologist, Caitlin Murphy! Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Katie Novak is an internationally recognized expert in universal...

What does the saying, "A tiger doesn't change its stripes." have to do with gratitude? Listen as Bobby Pollicino explains this while also sharing how he has evolved over the years to bring gratitude into all facets of his life. Packed with practical tips, you don't want to miss this episode. Be sure to stay tuned till the end to hear a shoutout to someone very special to me and a previous guest on...

In this wholehearted episode, Stacey Roshan shares her story with vulnerability and grace. Not someone who just shares the highlight reel, she shares her real challenges and how she uses gratitude to cope. Warning: Stacey's incredibly moving dedication at the end might have you reaching for the tissue so grab the Kleenex and be ready to be inspired. Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Stac...

In this personal and professional convo, Katie Martin shares how gratitude is both simple and complex. We dive into how asset-based framing relates to gratitude and Katie reveals her strategies for finding the "Bright Spots" in learning and in life.  With a shoutout to Katie's husband, Matt Martin, who is her amazing partner in life and in raising two middle-schoolers. Transcript available he...

Many are celebrating "Appreciation Week" in May, but how do we go beyond the lollipop in the mailbox with the carbon copy note? My friend and "bandmate", Sean Gaillard, shares how he and his team create a culture and legacy of gratitude in their schoolhouse. Plus shout-outs to LaVonna Roth, Todd Whitaker, Julie Hasson, Mandy Froehlich, John Sills, Dr. Andrea Hussong, and Steve...

Before we focus on ways to make our learners grateful, how can we be grateful for our learners? This is something that Livia Chan prioritizes in her classroom. In this heartfelt episode, Liv paints the picture of gratitude in her learning community as well as the benefits of social contagion.   Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Livia Chan is a Head Teacher, presenter, and a member o...

In this unscripted, solo episode, I share and reflect on social and emotional learning strategies that don’t take a lot of time, but can have a big impact!  Transcript available here. Resources:  Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) - SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook  3 SEL Practices Teachers Can Use Every Day   3 SEL Practices That Ear...

Gratitude isn't about "skipping through the fields of flowers and chasing bunnies." With authenticity and honesty, Mandy shares what gratitude means to her and she gifts us a gratitude practice that empowers kids and adults to truly sit in gratitude and savor all the feels.  With shout-outs to Jennifer Casa-Todd, Tisha Richmond, Sarah Thomas, Bri Henneke Hodges, and Melody McAllister. Transcr...

How do we find gratitude for the process and all the messiness along the way rather than focusing entirely on the end result?  In this very first episode of the #EvolvingWithGratitude Podcast, THE George Couros joins me to share his thoughts on gratitude for learning, physical health, mental health, and much more.  Transcript available here. About Our Guest:  George Couros is an Inn...

Hi everyone, I'm so grateful you are here! I'm Lainie Rowell and welcome to my podcast. Researching for my book Evolving with Gratitude, I learned that gratitude can nurture relationships, improve well-being, & activate learning.  This podcast will be a mix of solo episodes and conversations. We will talk about practices that can be implemented immediately and hear stories from educators...