"Spirit of Gratitude" Podcast hosted by YoggNation

What does gratitude feel like when every decision carries real consequences?   Former Marine JTAC Justin Cramer shares how calm, clarity, and appreciation guide life and death choices, and how those same skills translate to everyday leadership. 🧠 What you will learn: How controlled breathing restores focus under pressure Why confidence is a decision, even when fear is present How cultural respect...

What if forgiveness, not time, became the tool that reshapes your life? Our guest’s law enforcement career ended at seventeen after a routine backup call went catastrophically wrong, leaving him with shattered bones, chronic pain, and a long struggle with anger. 🧠 What you will learn: Why forgiveness is a process, not a single moment How leaning on family, friends, and colleagues supports letting...

What if the true engine for success isn’t talent, but gratitude, focus, and emotional intelligence?   Dr. Nido Qubein shares how these qualities transformed his journey from immigrant beginnings to leading High Point University, showing why wisdom—not just knowledge—builds trust, guides decisions, and sustains growth under pressure. 🧠 What you will learn: How awareness and judgment create relevan...

What if the habit that helped you survive childhood could shape how you show up as an adult? Artist and UX designer Adam Saunders joins the show to talk about creativity as a lifeline, faith as a foundation, and gratitude as a daily discipline. Raised by a single mother after being abandoned by his father, Adam found stability in sculpting clay.  That quiet focus grew into a craft, a career, and a...

What do corporate jets and championship Sundays have in common? Alex Shube , a veteran private jet pilot by PGA Tour professionals, breaks down how calm leadership, disciplined preparation, and honest self-review turn high pressure environments into places where performance improves instead of collapses. 📝 What you will learn: How mentors and debriefs accelerate growth and prevent burnout What pr...

What if the quietest creature in your home could teach you how to heal and create? Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff , two-time survivor, host of Real Talk Real Women , and co-author of Practical Overview of the Twelve Universal Laws as Taught by Your Cat , shares how small, honest choices can transform a life. 🧠 What you will learn: How manifestation works in everyday life—intent, action, energy, and bou...

What if your space could actually lift your mood and change your day? Dala Al-Fuwaires of House of Form shows how design, big or small, can make people feel seen, energized, and at home in their own lives. 🤯 What you will learn: How color, light, and story make a space feel like you Tips for turning even tiny areas into memorable, functional spots Why designing for people beats following trends e...

What happens when one sentence changes a family’s trajectory?  Kushy Singh, social worker and founder of COMMS (Color of My Skin), shares how her grandfather’s experience with racism in 1970s Britain sparked a mission rooted in courage, clarity, and community. What you will learn: How racism moves from institutions into everyday interactions Why COMMS launched as a wearable message to spark conver...

A doctor can predict a prognosis, but only you decide your story. Sascha Gorokhoff, born with the most severe form of spina bifida and told he’d never walk, shares how he turned adversity into leadership, resilience, and purpose. 🧠What you will learn: How to reframe bullying and low expectations into actionable growth Practical tactics for parents guiding children through challenges Ways to use A...

What if the fastest way to grow stronger is to lead with your heart? This best-of episode of Spirit of Gratitude brings together lessons from past guests, including a martial arts grandmaster, a Hollywood actor, a tech leader, a Motown frontman, an educator, a veteran radio host, a master restorer, and a pro coach, offering actionable insights for turning adversity into momentum. 🔍 What you will...

What if the toughest moments: bullying, illness, isolation, hold the key to your most resilient self?  In this special episode, we highlight standout insights from EP 41 through 50 of the podcast, featuring past guests who turned adversity into strength and gratitude into impact. 🧠 What you will learn: How past guests turned online hate into audience growth Why gratitude expands through service a...

What does it take to build champions without breaking people?   Coach Malek Ben-Musa shares a leadership philosophy forged through immigration, adversity, and decades on the field from Europe to Austin and into the world of MLS NEXT. What you will learn: Why gratitude and faith drive consistent performance How to lead with safety, character, and ownership under pressure The real meaning of passion...

How does a small show with a big heart grow into a movement?   Host Yogesh Patel takes you behind the scenes of Spirit of Gratitude’s first year, from an Anthem Awards finalist nod to a packed gratitude gala celebrating real community and connection. 🧠 What You Will Learn: How clarity, consistency, and empathy shaped the show’s rebrand Why serving one core message beats chasing every algorithm tr...

What can a 120-year-old car teach about passion, perseverance, and giving back? Master restorer Alan Travis shows how restoring history is about more than cars, it’s about inspiring others, sharing knowledge, and living with gratitude. 🧠 What You Will learn: How mentoring students and sharing restoration knowledge keeps history alive Why true passion is measured by hands-on engagement, not just a...

What makes sports more than a game? Damon Bruce, a voice woven into two decades of Bay Area sports talk, shares how a broadcast can become a bond connecting families, generations, and communities. 💡 What you will learn: How sports reveal character, humility, and gratitude Lessons in leadership from Steve Kerr and championship culture Why real connection matters more than social media noise 🗝️ Key...

What if one teacher’s belief could change your entire story?   Assistant principal and 2020 Teacher of the Year Santosh Kumar shares how empathy, courage, and gratitude shaped his journey from bullied student to educator and coach. 💡 What you will learn: How systems, not slogans, build fearless students Tools to help teens manage the inner critic Why schools and parents must team up in the digita...

What happens when one man lives out two dreams, one in the NFL and one on the Motown stage?   Sydney Justin, former defensive back and lead singer of The Miracles, shares a life shaped by perseverance, prophecy, and love. 💡 What you will learn: How rejection and resilience fueled Sydney’s rise from sandlot football to the Super Bowl The incredible story of Ray Charles predicting his future as Smo...

When technology transforms overnight, how do you stay human while keeping up? Michael Earls reveals how gratitude, grit, and growth helped him guide companies from traditional data centers to cloud computing and now AI-powered infrastructure. 🧠 What you’ll learn: How a terrifying police stop reshaped Michael’s view of resilience and gratitude Why today’s AI disruption mirrors the arrival of elect...

What does it take to rise from a struggling student who flunked first and second grade to a 10th-degree black belt martial arts master? Great Grandmaster Ernie Reyes Sr . reveals the story behind his legendary journey and the life lessons that shaped him into one of the world’s most respected martial artists. 💡What you will learn: How martial arts transforms fear, doubt, and struggle into strengt...

What happens when embodying characters becomes a path to self-discovery? Actress Alaina Huffman shares how her roles, from Black Canary to Abaddon, have shaped her perspective on strength, vulnerability, and gratitude. 💡What you will learn: Lessons from her new film, Waltzing with Brando, and the power of simply existing How auditioning dozens of times a year built resilience and purpose Why fand...

Gratitude has the power to turn challenges into strength. Last Saturday, August 9, 2025, host Yogesh Patel held his first annual Spirit of Gratitude Gala, inviting all previous guests (14 attended) in celebration of the podcast's one-year anniversary launch.   In this episode, sponsors of the said event shares how authenticity, resilience, and appreciation shape leadership and life. 💡What Yo...

What happens when you leave decades of corporate success to follow a mission that moves your soul? Top YouTuber Jen Hardy from the "Fabulous Over 50" podcast interviews the host, Yogesh "Yogi" Patel, on his own podcast, sharing more of his journey from tech sales at Apple and Dell to creating YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude podcast. 💡What you will Learn How personal challe...

What does it look like to bring your whole self to work? Can self-awareness and even astrology help bridge communication gaps? Business coach and author Stephany Poe shares how to create healthier, more human workplaces in 2025. 💡 What you may learn: How outdated workplace structures clash with modern employee needs Ways astrology can reveal communication styles and improve collaboration Why gene...

How did a bullied kid grow up to lead one of California’s most visionary architecture firms? What if the way we design our homes, offices even our cities could reflect our deepest truths? Gary Nichols doesn’t just build buildings; he builds meaning. In this powerful episode, the founder of Revel Architecture and Design shares how surviving childhood bullying and depression pushed him toward self-a...

How can leadership in the boardroom teach us the true power of gratitude and family care? Host Yogesh Patel engages with Nancy May, CEO of BoardBench Companies, LLC, on the intersection of corporate governance and family dynamics. Nancy, a seasoned governance expert, delves into the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving for aging parents while exploring leadership, integrity, and the im...