The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 88 Guesting Jess Prudhomme At 35, Jess Prudhomme had checked every box: corporate success, a polished identity, a picture-perfect marriage. But beneath the surface was a quiet ache — the haunting question, “Is this really me?” In this raw and powerful conversation, Jess shares how her greatest detours — divorce, quitting her job, walk...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 87 Guesting Joshua Dean Church Born with a collapsed lung and told he’d never be an athlete, Joshua Dean Church defied the odds—completing an Ironman and sending the finish line photo to the doctor who once doubted him. A Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Josh built a $20M company in three years, only to shut it down when it no longer...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 86 Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support In this solo episode, I open up about what it’s really like to choose the long game at 18 years old—pursuing my podcast, building a climbing clothing brand, and saying no to a typical summer job. I talk about comparison traps, jealousy, creative isolation, and how I’ve fo...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 85 Guesting Carmen Turner Schott In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Carmen Turner Schott, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and professional astrologer who has worked for over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force. Together, we explore the intersection of astrology and psychology, challenging assumpti...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 84 Guesting Lachie Colledge What if the key to living a truly grateful life was hidden in a foreign language—or in a 7-year-old street kid’s smile? Today’s guest is Lachie Colledge, a medical student who left behind textbooks to travel the world in search of something deeper. From monasteries in Myanmar to roadside reflections in Norw...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 83 Solo Episode In this episode, Jack Wagoner explores the concept of sacrifice and its relationship to fulfillment and success. He reflects on the inherent struggle between ambition and gratitude, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from successful figures like Alex Hormozi. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancin...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 82 Solo Episode In this episode, Jack Wagoner shares his experiences on his trip out west, reflecting on the beauty of nature and the expectations we set for personal growth during such journeys. He emphasizes the importance of soaking in experiences without the pressure of achieving inner peace or change, advocating for patience and...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 81 Guest: Jon Bassford What if your greatest leadership strength wasn’t authority, experience, or intelligence—but curiosity? In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Jon Bassford—entrepreneur, operations strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Curious Leader—to explore how asking better questions can u...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 80 In this solo episode, Jack Wagoner reflects on his recent experiences while traveling in Boulder, Colorado. He discusses the importance of embracing the journey, being present in the moment, and learning through observation. Jack contrasts the pleasure of expectation with the reality of experiences, emphasizing the need to adapt an...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 79 Guesting Stephen Schrembeck What if the next frontier of human connection isn’t less tech—but better tech? In this mind-opening episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Stephen Schrembeck, founder of Impossible Labs, to explore how we can redesign technology to deepen presence, amplify our humanity, and support...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 78 In this raw and reflective solo episode, Jack Wagoner records a late-night message just hours before leaving on a cross-country road trip—and only days after graduating high school. It’s a moment suspended in time: everything feels the same, and yet everything is about to change. From letting go of childhood and buzzing off his bel...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 77 Guesting Professor Justin Smith Ruiu In this mind-expanding episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with philosopher and historian of ideas Justin E.H. Smith—author of The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is and creator of The Hinternet Substack. Together, they dive into:  • Why philosophy has been exiled from ever...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 76 Monday Solo Episode In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner shares a raw, late-night reflection on graduating high school and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it. From saying goodbye to lifelong friends to realizing that some relationships are meant to last—and some aren’t—Jack opens up about what it mean...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 75 Guesting Steve Gamlin Most people build their dreams based on someone else’s definition of success. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with speaker, author, and visualization coach Steve Gamlin—a man who rebuilt his life from rock bottom and now teaches others how to see and live...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 74  Guesting Dr. Wendy O'Connor In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with licensed therapist and life strategist Dr. Wendy O’Connor to talk about default settings, rewiring your mind, and reclaiming your future. If you feel like you’re just checking boxes, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from yo...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 73 In this deeply personal solo episode, I reflect on the whirlwind of my final week of high school—and the mindset shift that’s changing my life. From quitting a new job after one sale, to letting go of external pressure and choosing alignment, this is an unfiltered look at what it means to live from the inside out. I share how I&apo...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 72 Guesting Talia Bombola We’re told to love ourselves and set boundaries—but how do you actually do that? In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with therapist and confidence specialist Talia Bombola, LMFT to break down what real self-worth looks like, how to build lasting confidence, and what actually define...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 71 Guesting Jitesh Vaswani There’s a quiet war happening inside all of us. Anxiety, overstimulation, endless comparison—especially among Gen Z. In this powerful conversation, Jack Wagoner speaks with Jitesh Vaswani—spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and Director of Partnerships & Breathwork Coach at Art of Living with Gurudev Sri Sr...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 70 Solo episode In this episode, I explore the complexities of pain and emotional distress, emphasizing the importance of embracing emotions rather than suppressing them. I reflect on my journey towards being present, the significance of cultivating a relationship with oneself, and the balance between pursuing future goals and living...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 69 Guesting Daniel Smith In this absolutely fantastic conversation with my good friend, poet, and podcaster Daniel Smith, we discussed many things, including: - The magic of life and how to cultivate it - How to live your life like a myth and its benefits - Why explicit personal development content is less effective than fiction - The...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 68 Guesting Beejal Bilimoria What if everything you’re chasing is already inside of you? In this deep and inspiring episode of The Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner is joined by Beejal Bilimoria—a leadership and identity coach for purpose-driven visionaries. Together, they explore what it really means to lead yourself, heal the nerv...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 67 In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner dives deep into why we make the decisions we make, challenging the common belief in human rationality. Drawing from insights in The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis and the groundbreaking research of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, Jack questions whether logic and re...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 66 Guest: Tristan Gregoire What if you could enjoy the present moment and chase your highest potential? In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Tristan Gregoire, the 23-year-old creator of The Best Self Protocol. We dive deep into the mindset that separates stagnant ambition from sustainable growth. From detaching you...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 65 Guesting Susan Piver What if meditation wasn’t about fixing yourself—but about discovering who you truly are? In this soul-expanding episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Susan Piver, bestselling author, longtime Buddhist practitioner, and founder of the Open Heart Project, the world’s largest virtual mindful...

Send us Fan Mail The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 64 In this episode, I reflect on my upcoming graduation from high school and the changes it will bring to my self-image and identity. I discuss the pressures of perfectionism and achievement that have shaped my life, as well as the duality of comparison in the age of social media. I emphasize the importance of finding balance between...