Gratitude & Growth

You have two options in life: Let it harden you. Or let it free you. In this raw and reflective episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I explore the truth that life isn’t here to be controlled—it’s here to be lived. Fully. Honestly. Bravely. You’ll learn how to use life’s most uncomfortable moments to soften the ego, dissolve the need for control, and come back to the only true source of s...

You don’t exist outside of relationship. Whether it’s romantic, platonic, familial, or even your relationship with time, money, or your own body—every relationship reflects something back to you. And that reflection? It’s your greatest opportunity for growth. In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I explore why relationships are the greatest spiritual mirror —and how the way we res...

Think complaining is harmless? Think again.   In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, we explore what really happens when we complain—from how it rewires our brain and nervous system to how it shapes the energy we send into the world.   Rooted in neuroscience, energy work, and presence-based mindset tools, this episode unpacks how chronic complaining becomes a loop—one that blocks o...

Most people think success comes from motivation. But what if it actually comes from your will ?   In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, we explore the power of your will—not just to take action, but to rest , to pause , to keep going when comfort calls your name.   Rooted in yoga and inspired by teachings from Yogananda, this episode dives into how will is the bridge between who y...

We hear it all the time: “Mind-body-soul balance.” But what does that actually mean —and more importantly, how do we live it?   In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how I spent years jumping from one modality to the next—mindset work, spiritual practice, somatic healing—before realizing that true transformation doesn’t come from picking a lane. It comes from integration....

You can read every book, attend every workshop, and follow every wellness guru—and still feel stuck.   That’s because transformation doesn’t come from knowing more . It comes from integration .   In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how learning to actually live the work—not just study it—completely changed my healing journey. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by personal g...

You can’t heal what you don’t see. You can’t shift what you’re not aware of. And you can’t become the person you want to be without first becoming aware of who you are right now.   In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how awareness was the catalyst for my biggest personal transformation—and why it’s the foundation of any real change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, reactive, o...

Discomfort might not be glamorous—but it’s one of the most powerful tools for personal growth. In this episode, I share why I intentionally seek discomfort through cold plunges, hot/cold therapy, meditation, and workouts—and how gratitude helps me move through it all with more clarity, inner strength, and presence.   You’ll hear:    • Why discomfort is a gateway to growth, self-trust, and resilien...

How do you know when you're becoming the person you want to be?   In this episode, I share something deeply personal—the four commandments I live by. These aren’t rules I found in a book. They’re truths I’ve discovered over years of self-inquiry, spiritual practice, and lived experience.   These four behaviors— Be Grateful. Be Humble. Be Kind. And Live. —are how I measure alignment in my life...

This phrase— “Curiosity Over Expectation” —has quietly but profoundly reshaped my life, and I’m kicking off Season 3 of the Gratitude & Growth podcast by diving deep into it. In this episode, I share how this mindset has become my personal motto, and how choosing curiosity instead of clinging to expectations has transformed my mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual life.   You’ll hear: How...

In this special season two finale, we’re diving into the importance of honoring the cycles and phases of life. Just like nature, with its seasons—spring, summer, fall, winter—we as human beings also go through our own cycles. Whether it’s the 28-day hormonal cycle, the ebb and flow of creativity, or the push and pull between masculine and feminine energies, everything in life has a rhythm. In this...

In this special episode of the Gratitude & Growth Podcast, recorded live from Creation Entertainment’s “Trek to Vegas” in Las Vegas, I sit down and interview the legendary actor and one of my cast mates on Star Trek: Discovery, Doug Jones.   Known for his iconic roles in Star Trek: Discovery, Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Hocus Pocus, and more, Doug shares deeply personal...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into the transformative effects of the month-long gratitude challenge I led on social media back in May. I share the key takeaways from participants, including immediate mindset shifts, the empowerment of realizing perspective as a choice, and the peace found through specific gratitude exercises.    I also reflect on my own insights and person...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast we dive into the Power of Silence, and I share my insights from spending 11 days at the Bali Silent Retreat.   I detail my honest and personal journey of where I was before I went to the retreat, how the time in silence affected me, the lessons learned, and my conversations with Patricia, one of the co-founders of the Bali Silent Retreat. The episode...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast we explore the essential roles of self-care and rest , two practices that are vital for maintaining balance and avoiding burnout. There’s a difference between self-care, which involves activities that nurture and rejuvenate, and rest, which is about shutting down stimulation to find mental clarity and peace.   We live in a world that moves very fast,...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Ian Tyson (@Iantyson) and talk about finding gratitude in grief. We have a very open and vulnerable conversation about the loss we have experienced in our lives (Ian losing his mom when he was very young and me losing my dad in my early 20s) and how gratitude has shown us a way of accepting and navigating it.    Ian is a motivational speak...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into our Level of Tolerance: what it is, how to set it, and how to maintain it while still offering others Unconditional Love.    This was something I struggled with for a long time – I always lowered my level of tolerance when I was put in situations with people that did not match it. My people-pleaser tendencies would come out and I would en...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Michelle Argyris and we dive into everything Breathwork. Michelle is the founder of Windtuition Wellness. She is a Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Practitioner, Energetic Intuitive, and above all, a dear friend of mine that has been on a similar journey as I these last few years.    Breathwork is a modality that has changed b...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Dr. Natasha Kovacevic and we dive into Neuroplasticity, Emotional Regulation, the Subconscious Mind, Mental Hygiene, the (scientifically proved) importance of nature on the brain and SO much more! This was a mind blowing (ha ha) interview for me.    Dr. Natasha Kovacevic is a computational neuroscientist and serves as the founder of xSensa...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into Presence, Awareness & The Seat of the Observer. All these words and concepts we hear across the Mind, Body, Soul spectrum, the personal development world, the spiritual community -- that sound different, but I think are actually talking about the same thing! I talk about what Presence is for me, exercises I use to build my presence (o...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Blythe Hubbard and we dive into everything Nervous System, Stress, our Fight/Flight/Freeze response, Burnout, and so much more!   Blythe is a Certified Life Coach & Breathwork Facilitator. She supports entrepreneurs and creatives who want to build their business without the burnout. Blythe is a nervous system expert and stress resilien...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into Reflection & Intention. Two powerful concepts and tools that allow you to step into the version of yourself that you want to be. I take time to reflect and set intentions every day, and it has changed my life and the way my life unfolds. Most days, many of us spend more time scrolling than we do actually sitting with ourselves and che...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Brant Menswar and we dive into his book “Black Sheep.” Brant stands at the forefront of corporate transformation, masterfully equipping both organizations and individual trailblazers to navigate the current work landscape and ascend to new heights of performance. He is a best-selling author, certified in the Psychology of Leadership from C...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I answer Kearsten’s question. I asked on Instagram what you wanted to hear more about and she asked to hear “more on how to keep a positive, abundant mindset among negative people and the news.”   This is a great one and super important in today’s world. It takes an awareness of your subconscious, what you’re filling it with, how you start and end yo...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Ian Tyson and we geek out about our favorite topic ever - Gratitude. Ian is a motivational speaker for 30+ years, the author of “Hooray for Everything! The Optimist Manifesto” and, my favorite title, a Silver Lining Prospector.  I’ve never sat with someone who understood Gratitude the way I do, so this was such a delight. We chat about Ian...