Your Daily Chocolate

Today Patty welcomes Dr. Rob Yonover, a Hawaii-based PhD geochemist and volcanologist, big-wave surfer, and inventor of the See Rescue Streamer, a long, segmented orange visual marker designed to make people easier to spot during ocean and wilderness search and rescue. Rob explains the 1985 origin of the idea after a tense flight over open water, his biomimicry-inspired design, and why the streame...

Today on Your Daily Chocolate, Patty interviews Christian rapper and motivational speaker David Paul Brooks, whose single “Undefeated 3.0” hit #1 on the National Radio Hits AC40 chart. Brooks shares his mission to give youth positive, faith-based alternatives to negative music, shaped by raising two sons and by his mother’s church foundation.  He discusses his Grammy- and Dove-winning group DOC sp...

Today Patty welcomes Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native who spent 28 years in Hollywood, to discuss his bestselling, award-winning debut memoir, A Cup of Tea on the Commode, The book is about caring for his mother during the final three and a half years of her life after a near-death experience in 2011.  He explains the title’s origin from a daily bedside commode routine that included his moth...

Today Patty welcomes Nashville-based country singer, award-winning videographer, and video director Scott Scovill to talk about his new book, Tenacious, which features Scovill’s stories and insights from 17 notable collaborators including country artists, an astronaut, and an Olympian. Scott defines tenacity as the inner fortitude to keep going despite obstacles in front of and inside you, emphasi...

Today Patty interviews author and former sports broadcaster Peter Young about his memoir, Stop the Tall Man, Save the Tiger, detailing how he married into a small, hidden cult led by “Uncle Robert” (Robert Booty). Over two decades, Robert used secrecy, isolation, and spiritual manipulation—claiming to be a gatekeeper to salvation—to control Paige, her parents, and eventually Peter, fueling parenta...

On today's show, Patty welcomes Jill Chalsty and talks about how being bullied in middle school led her to help create Overcoming Obstacles, a free K–12 life skills curriculum now used in nearly 200 countries and reaching about 180 million children. Jill explains the program’s focus on skills like asking for help, communication, conflict resolution, goal setting, problem solving, and especiall...

Every once in a while, you see something on TV that just makes you smile — and this was one of those moments. After spotting a heart-melting segment (yes, the one with the dogs riding a bus with assigned seats!) on Good Morning America, I knew I had to meet the woman behind it. In this joyful and inspiring episode, I sit down with Morgan Thompson, founder of Mo Mountain Mutts in Skagway, to hear h...

Looking for a little lavish getaway? Today Patty interviews Brent and Daniela Phillips about Milk and Honey Ranch, a luxury farm resort between Houston and Austin near Brenham, Round Top, and Blue Bell Ice Cream. Brent left a tech career after COVID, selling his company, and a Texas freeze exposed how unprepared he felt without power. He bought the land unexpectedly, first for family life and lear...

In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, Patty welcomes Les Suhayda, author of '12 Bells to Freedom.' He recounts his childhood memories of escaping communist Hungary during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Les explains how his family navigated through forests and evaded Russian troops to reach Austria. He discusses the historical context of post-World War II Hungary, his family's experi...

In this episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate,' John David Graham discusses his extraordinary life. After founding Good Samaritan Home, a program for helping former inmates reintegrate into society, John reflects on his diverse career history and life challenges. He shares how his upbringing in the 50s and 60s and various job experiences, from truck driver to firefighter, shaped him. At 53, he...

In this uplifting episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate, Patty talks to Jeramy Gordon, author of 'The Power of 10.' Gordon shares his insights on how dedicating just 10 minutes a day can lead to significant transformations in faith, family, finances, and fitness. He discusses his method's practicality and its balance between setting achievable goals and maintaining consistency. The conv...

In this episode, the host engages with Toni Will, the groundbreaking General Manager and first female governor in ECHL history, overseeing the Kalamazoo Wings. Toni shares her unique path from banking to sports management, emphasizing her commitment to leadership, innovation, and personal reinvention. With a TEDx talk, a podcast, and an upcoming book, Toni discusses her six leadership pillars: con...

In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, we chat with David Beker, founder and president of A Better Design Company. As the Christmas season approaches, David shares insights from being a social worker to a successful toy inventor. Known for creating products like the Cornhole Shootout, a finalist for Toy of the Year in 2025, David discusses how his company focuses on reimagining and enhancing tra...

In this episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate,' Patty welcomes neighbor and guest Bjarne Borresen. Bjarne is not only an accomplished nurse anesthetist but also a prolific children's book author, having published six books with three more in the works. He shares how his family vacations inspired his 'Hansen Clan' series and delves into the creative process behind his children's...

In this episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate,' Patty welcomes Terry Healey, a cancer survivor, author, keynote speaker, and business strategist. Terry shares his compelling story of overcoming life-threatening cancer at a young age, which left him with a permanent facial difference. Despite the challenges, he turned his experiences into gifts, developing his Rebar Resilience Framework to help...

In this episode, Patty welcomes Anna Laura Edwards, the first executive director of Hope Scarves, to highlight the meaningful work they do in supporting people facing all types of cancer. Hope Scarves, an international nonprofit based in Louisville, Kentucky, aims to provide hope and connection through the donation of scarves and sharing personal stories. The conversation covers the organization&#...

In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, Patty welcomes Mike Sealy, an experienced leader turned author and coach who specializes in helping others overcome imposter syndrome. Mike explains that  imposter syndrome stems from an overprotective unconscious mind. The discussion covers its prevalence in both personal and professional settings, its heightened impact during COVID-19, and differences bet...

In this episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate,' Patty welcomes Brian and Sally Krichbaum, owners of Gilbert Chocolates, a 125-year-old chocolate manufacturing and retailing establishment in Michigan. Brian, an engineer with a background in the automotive industry, and Sally, a published writer with a love for chocolate, share their journey of taking over Gilbert Chocolates and tripling its size...

In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, we talk with Aidan Reilly, co-founder of The FarmLink Project, a U.S. nonprofit combating hunger and food waste. Aidan shares how the project began during the COVID-19 pandemic when he and his college friends identified a need for food distribution.  Since then, FarmLink has rescued nearly 500 million pounds of food and provided it to families in need acros...

Natural disasters are never a fun topic. But from hardship and tragedy, can come strength, tenacity, community, and compassion. In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, Patty welcomes Larry Agee, co-founder and executive director of Disaster Aid USA. Larry shares his background as a US Army veteran and a financial planner, and discusses his inspiring work in disaster aid.  With more than 70 disast...

In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, Patty interviews Shari Rash, a nationally recognized financial advisor and money mindset expert. Shari shares insights on making finance enjoyable, understanding money personalities, and the importance of setting guardrails instead of rigid budgets. She also highlights the differences between men and women in financial planning and offers valuable tips for...

In this powerful episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate,' Patty welcomes Robert Paylor, author of 'Paralyzed to Powerful.' Robert shares his harrowing experience of being paralyzed during a college rugby game and his incredible recovery against all odds. Through relentless determination and a positive mindset, Robert defied medical predictions and now walks and inspires millions. The epi...

Time for your dose of daily chocolate as Patty welcomes Peter Moore, a former magazine editor turned columnist, cartoonist, commentator, and animator. Peter recounts stories about discovering his passion for drawing, his travels, and his experiences with family adventures and professional encounters, including a memorable trip to India with Matt Damon. Learn about his virtuous neighborhood acts an...

In this episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate, Patty welcomes David Lutes, who shares his fascinating transition from an angry skeptic to a passionate organizational development coach and leadership mentor. David details his early resistance to Christianity, his profound spiritual awakening in South Africa, and his eventual dedication to servant leadership in the corporate world. The conversation c...

Bryan Nichols, owner of multiple businesses in Macon, GA, discusses his efforts in creating the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza. Starting in 2017, what began as a small-scale project to revitalize downtown Macon has grown into a massive, free light show spanning five blocks, attracting over 850,000 visitors annually. Brian shares his journey, partnerships, and the economic impact on the communi...