Hope to Recharge

Today marks six full months of podcasting! How appropriate that this special day falls not only on our Attitude of Gratitude segment but also on Thanksgiving Day. Today I am joined with our show’s producer, Heather Parady to talk about gratitude in podcasting, business, and in life. In this episode we talk more in depth about the power of gratitude and how important it is to not only name things t...

*Warning* This episode contains very sensitive topics including conversations about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts please reach out to the hotlines listed below. ***   Suicide is a very heavy topic. It is one that we often avoid because it is dark and can leave many of us in fear and confusion on how to respond when a loved one is struggling or if we have...

This week I am back in Jerusalem coming to you full of gratitude! I just attended a conference led by my eldest sister and the CEO of Temech , a powerful organization which supports female entrepreneurs. This week I was once again reminded of all that I have to be grateful for.  While I was sitting in the conference listening to all of these accomplished women, I noticed a trend. Every one of them...

No one can fully prepare you to be a mother. You not only have to navigate the logistics of taking care of another human but you may also experience an array of emotions and internal battles that new mothers face. Postpartum depression is often experienced but not spoken about ...until now. This week I had the honor of connecting with Samantha Sutherland   host of the Women at Work Podcast and a s...

How can we find happiness when we are told “no”? Maybe a client has turned down our service or perhaps we have been asking God for something specific and haven't received it. How can we be grateful during times like this and find joy even in the midst of disappointment? This week I had the JOY of connecting with the happiness coach herself, Lauren Foster , as she explains to us why we should n...

If you or someone you know runs their own business you know how stressful and demanding it can be. Many entrepreneurs work excessive hours, do not get enough sleep, and suffer from high levels of stress. Since they are so invested in their business, it may be difficult for them to recognize the mental health issues that they may be facing. This week, I had the honor of connecting with mental healt...

Do you take vitamins? It may even be a part of your daily routine and few of us would argue on their benefits. What does this have to do with gratitude? In today’s episode I share with you why practicing daily gratitude is like a vitamin that can not only improve your day but also set you up for a longer and happier life.  We talk a lot on this show about the benefits of practicing gratitude daily...

Today’s episode is unlike any we have done up to this point. You will experience a live energy healing session between me and my energy coach, Brian Weiss. You may remember Brian from episode 30 where we explored what energy healing is (and what it is not). I encourage you to check out that interview before listening to this one to give context on the session you are about to hear. I gave Brian pe...

Thursdays are special days. I use it to prepare for Shabbat which I love celebrating and getting to spend time with my family. I also get to connect with you and share with you things that I am learning and contemplating about gratitude. I was recently talking to someone who was going through a really difficult time with their partner who is struggling with mental health. One of the things that I...

What happens when you are going through your own healing process and unintentionally neglect the relationships in your personal life? What implications does your mental health journey have on the well-being of those that you love the most? Or maybe you are the loved one that is trying to support someone who is struggling and you are at a loss for what to do… This week I had the extreme honor of co...

Today I am coming back to you from Jerusalem. We are ending our fabulous trip and heading back to the States in the morning, but I wanted to wrap up this journey with another lesson about gratitude that I have learned over the past couple of weeks. A few months ago, our family vacation to Florida was cut short due to a hurricane. It was tempting to be frustrated about ending our trip early but we...

Eli Brown was on his way to a promising career as a professional tennis player. Growing up in Canada, he fell in love with the sport and dedicated himself to strenuous practice and dedication to the game. However, at the age of fourteen, he began to experience sexual abuse which would result in a turn of events that changed his life. This week, I had the honor of sitting down with Eli who is the f...

Today I am coming to you from Jerusalem, Israel. I am spending the holidays with my family which I am so grateful for. We are participating in a few fasts and I wanted to share with you the gratitude that I have found THROUGH the process of fasting.  I am not naturally someone who loves to fast. However, when I was walking through my darkest points in my mental health journey I literally could NOT...

In 2008, Tony Grebmeier says that he almost lost everything. He had been struggling for years with addiction, was in severe debt, separated from his wife, and was considering taking his own life. One day a friend knocked on his door and spoke the words that he desperately needed to hear. Now years later, Tony has dedicated his life to helping others overcome their own internal struggles and step i...

I first heard today’s guest on one of my favorite podcasts, The One Thing . They were interviewing a man named John Israel (AKA “Mr. Thank You”) and I loved the conversation so much I listened THREE times. John later became my own business and life coach and today he joins us to talk about the power of gratitude. John shares with us about how he used to be a “gratitude salesman” however he was str...

After years of struggling with depression and manic episodes, Tammy Ozolins finally received the diagnosis of Bipolar Two with Rapid Cycling. As an educator, she has made the brave decision to talk publicly about her mental health journey in order to end the stigma and educate young people on the realities of mental health. It was an honor to connect with Tammy (also known as “Ms. Oz”) and learn n...

This week is a special week in the Jewish community. We are celebrating our New Year and for me that means a time of intentional reflection. I like to take a moment this time of year to reflect on all the things I have to be grateful for. We continually discuss on the show why it is important  to practice gratitude daily, however there is something extra special on reflecting back on a FULL year o...

I recently read a book, Relationship Magic , which was monumental in how I now view my personal relationships. It was an honor to be able to connect with the author of that book, Guy Finley on today’s episode of Hope to Recharge. Guy is the founder and director of Life of Learning, a non-profit organization for spiritual leaders as well as an author of over forty-five books which have sold over 2-...

Today I wanted to discuss the term “Attitude of Gratitude”. What does that really mean? I am sure that you have heard it being said and it’s tempting to think that it is just a cute little saying. I believe that an attitude of gratitude is something that we have to develop. Most of us are not born with it. I have personally learned a lot about gratitude by watching my husband and how he has enhanc...

Can a hug make a difference in our mental health? What are “self-hugs”? What is it about physical touch that is so healing? Dr. Stone Kraushaar, also known as the “ Hug Doctor ” says that hugs can be a game-changer for our mental wellbeing and shares with us why we underestimate the power of a hug. Dr. Kraushaar is a clinical psychologist who was originally practicing therapy at college campuses....

What is ‘Post Pain Gratitude’? Are there benefits to gratitude beyond coping with the present moment and experiencing its’ immediate benefits? Last week I discovered something powerful about gratitude that I did not know before and I am excited to share it with you in this week’s segment of Attitude of Gratitude. If you remember in last week’s episode ( https://hopetorecharge.com/episode/practicin...

This week I had the honor of connecting with mobility expert Dr. Jen Esquer about how we can use mobility and fitness to prevent and treat mental health issues. Dr. Jen shares with us about a recent trauma that she endured and how she walked through the pain, allowed space for healing, and ultimately found her truest self through the process. In this episode, Dr. Jen walks us through her journey o...

Today my energy is a little low but I wanted to share with you something that I am currently going through. As you know I love the topic of gratitude but I am still learning how to implement it into my life especially during painful times. On this week’s attitude with gratitude, I wanted to share with you about a difficult time we have been having with my sweet little boy and his first few days of...

This week, I sat down with another individual who has played a huge role in my life and in my journey towards overcoming the mental health struggles that I have dealt with. I have the extreme honor of introducing you to my intuitive coach and mentor Brian W  I met Brian five or six years ago when I was experiencing deep depression. Since then, he has guided me towards healing by helping me to unco...

My friend Matthew recently suggested this incredible book to me by Pam Grout called Thank and Grow Rich . You may be familiar with the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill who talks about the power of our thoughts in fulfilling our dreams. This book presents the idea that GRATITUDE plays just as an important role in us seeing miracles and having success. Pam says that gratitude and joy are bo...