With Gratitude, Matt

It is the setbacks that often set us forward. The evidence of this is embedded in the story of Kristi Laun. As a teenager, Kristi started as a competitive gymnast and transitioned to competitive diving where she was a member of the Junior Olympic Team and competed at the University of Pittsburgh. This all came to a halt after being diagnosed with a severe and debilitating form of Lyme disease. It...

Author and motivational speaker Kevin Brown is an extraordinary person who chose not to be ordinary. His life got sidetracked in his teenage years and he ended up living in his car in his early 20s. On his path he found David, a mentor who helped him step into franchise development and counseled him to let go of his past. From there he built enormous success in business and started a family but th...

In 2004, Dick Lyles lapsed in a coma and his last rites were administered. But it wasn’t his time and while surrounded in prayer, a miraculous recovery followed. The event inspired a more purposeful mission and gratefulness with this 2nd chance. Listen in as Dick shares his journey from the Naval Academy to Vietnam to CEO of Origin Entertainment. Along the way, he authored 9 books including, Answe...

Jenny Severson shares her story from teacher to principal to traveling the world as a professional speaker and author and the lessons she has learned from life’s many curve balls. Facing her own health crisis and a loss in the family, Jenny talks with Matt in this episode about how she stepped forward through this time and how she now structures her days and prioritizes her time. You can also lear...

Being a world record mountain climber and an internationally known inspirational speaker who has touched countless lives is an amazing achievement. But what really makes Todd Huston special is that he accomplished this after losing his leg in a boating accident at age 14 and was born with a speech impediment. Listen in as Todd shares his journey and insights on how to fight fears and use love, hum...

If you do enough research on happiness, a common message will eventually surface - give and be there for others and your path will be better. Many learn this message early, but it might not take its true form until later in life. For John Ravenna, he embodies the phrase, “a man for others.” This wisdom came from some bumps and hits early on, but he has since been striving to continue to learn and...

Erik Zimmerman was born with cerebral palsy, but since then, it is rarely brought up as a way to define him. He has never thought himself as a victim but instead has lived his life as one full of opportunity. Hear how Erik pushes himself mentally and physically as an active real estate manager and coach using gratitude, laughter and positive mental habit to drive his days. His one-of-a kind smile...

With Gratitude, Matt host Matt Moran is interviewed by show producer Mike Nead and shares some thoughts on why he started the show, a typical guest profile, what listeners can expect to hear, and then plays a few sound bites from the first 5 shows. Listen in to preview what’s ahead and learn more about the show With Gratitude, Matt in this behind the scenes interview.

Dr. Roy Vongtama is an actor, author, physician (Board certified Radiation oncologist) who shares his journey, life lessons and the obstacles along the way to finding his path and many careers. Tune in to learn about how the Four Houses of Health: Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual; are all so very connected and how he has helped so many.