Your Daily Chocolate

Grab your popcorn and favorite chocolate, because Patty's guest today has a life story that would put put a lot of scripted movies to shame. Juliette Watt, speaker, author, and coach talks about her various careers, including being a Playboy bunny, a soap opera writer, an actress, and her current work with the Best Friends Animal Society. She also discusses her love of flying, her experiences...

Have you ever had a life threatening emergency and had to dial 911? Whether you have or haven't, today's guest Ricardo Martinez, a former 911 dispatcher, shares his experience in this role, the unique challenges it poses. He recounts his unexpected entry into the field shortly after 9/11, describing the rigorous interview process and his first shift. He highlights the high-pressure environ...

It's National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Patty has invited an amazing guest, Liz Benditt, five-time cancer survivor, to discusses her experiences and insights. Liz emphasizes the importance of self-examinations and mammograms, sharing her personal journey and experiences with different types of cancer, including melanoma, thyroid cancer, and breast cancer. She talks about the significa...

Did you ever want to drop the day job and dive into a passion? Or maybe just pack your bags and travel for a while? Patty's guest today did both of those things and found success in what she loved. Jen Ruiz joins Patty today and shares her unexpected career shift from law to travel expertise. Moving from private law to nonprofit work provided her with more free time, allowing her to prioritize...

Today Patty has an electrifying guest in more than one way! Patty welcomes Ann Goody who runs the Three Ring Ranch, a unique animal sanctuary located near Kona, Hawaii. Ann shares her fascinating journey, beginning as an emergency room nurse who met her husband, who was a doctor, in Kona. They decided to build a life together and started the ranch after a lightning strike dramatically changed her...

Today's episode comes straight from the heart... literally. Patty welcomes Danny Covey, who shares his incredible story of enduring eight heart surgeries and battling near-death experiences on the operating table. From a young age, he faced the terror of a congenital heart defect, resulting in frequent hospitalizations. Despite numerous surgeries, it wasn't until age 14, that his health st...

Today Patty brings you yet another big name guest, celebrity Chef Joe Gatto. The focus is on his unique approach to cooking from scratch. Chef Gatto emphasizes that his culinary journey truly begins at the foundation, where he passionately crafts every element of his dishes. This includes making his own charcoal, sourcing water from the Atlantic, creating homemade salts, milking cows for butter an...

Are you ready to get creative?! Today Patty welcomes Shannon Bennett, the founder of Creative Crayons Workshop. Shannon's journey into the business world began unexpectedly when she and her children repurposed broken crayons into toy-shaped crayons during a homeschooling project. Their excitement led to the birth of Creative Crayons Workshop, which now sells custom design products worldwide. S...

In today's heartwarming episode, Patty welcomes Craig Colby, an award-winning executive producer with a fascinating story to share. Craig's journey takes us from his impressive career producing content for networks like Discovery Channel, ESPN Plus, BBC Earth, and the Smithsonian Channel to a surprising pandemic-induced obsession with hats. This newfound passion led to an extraordinary bon...

Today's guest has an amazing story to tell. A story about saving himself. Patty welcomes Chris Romulo, a retired pro Muay Thai champion. He's also a former gym owner, author, and speaker. His message is that even in the face of setbacks and losses, it's crucial to remember one's purpose and continue the fight with heart and determination. And now as a youth empowerment specialist,...

Today Patty welcomes Kevin Hoover, a businessman and stress reduction expert, who embarked on an extraordinary journey with his family. From stress reduction to productivity enhancement, personal development, and a heartwarming story of resilience, Kevin's experiences offer incredible insights. Kevin and his family, facing unimaginable circumstances in 2019 when their son was diagnosed with st...

Today's episode, is a little different, but one that could change your life in a big way. Patty welcomes the engaging Josef Stetter, aka "the resume whisperer." He shares his expertise on crafting standout resumes that truly get noticed by employers. Josef has had an eventful career journey, switching paths nine times and experiencing over 18 job changes. With almost two decades of r...

Well you knew this day would come. Your Daily Chocolate is actually doing an entire episode about chocolate! Patty welcomes Glenn Gardone, the mastermind behind Red Chocolate who shares his unique journey to becoming a chocolate expert after a successful career in consumer packaged goods. So what makes Red Chocolate so special? Well maybe you love chocolate but want to watch your sugar intake, or...

August is National Fishing Month, and today Patty has the guest to cast off into the world of fishing - Bob Gonzalez, a seasoned angler and the author of 'A Flicker in the Water.' In this episode, Patty and Bob dive deep into the joys of fishing and the lessons it brings beyond catching fish. Bob shares fascinating insights he gained while writing his best-selling book, from ocean currents...

Today, Patty welcomes a wonderful and talented author Mary K. Savarese, the mastermind behind the book "Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (Who Knew?)". Well, Mary K. reveals the secret on what inspired it and how it became a metaphor in her wonderful mystery novel. She and Patty also discuss her writing process, character development, and the fascinating twists and turns i...

Today on Wheel of For... oh wait. On Your Daily Chocolate, Patty welcomes speaker, podcaster, and game show host, Mike Montague. Mike delves into the world of playfulness in the workplace. He shares his own experiences as a game show host and explores how playfulness can significantly impact productivity and creativity. From virtual game shows to physical game rooms, Mike discusses how companies l...

On today's show Patty welcomes Rick DellaRatta, considered by many to be one of the finest singer pianists performing today. He's one of only a handful of jazz artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of jazz. After 9/11, he created the Jazz for Peace World Tour. His effort is to spread peace worldwide. In additi...

I hope you’re hungry!... Well if not, you will be after listening to today’s episode, where Patty welcomes Chef Matthew Gray. Like so many of Patty’s guests, Matthew has an incredible and fascinating journey, from developing his appreciation and passion for food by watching his mom in the kitchen as a young boy, to dropping everything at the age of 17 to go on the road with The Eagles, and again w...

Today’s episode is one that so many people can feel a passion for - the love of animals. Patty welcomes Peter Knights, a former economist turned wildlife conservationist. Peter's journey from economics to conservation started when he realized he wanted to make a positive impact on the world. He joined a team of undercover investigators working to expose illegal wildlife trafficking, which init...

Today , we have the pleasure of diving into the extraordinary life of Miss Peggy, a crossing guard who has touched the lives of countless children and drivers in her community. Known for her vibrant outfits and infectious smile, Miss Peggy's dedication to ensuring the safety of children has turned a simple duty into a daily celebration of joy. Join us as we explore her journey, from how she go...

Welcome to "Your Daily Chocolate" podcast! In this episode, Patty welcomes Carisa Montooth, a love coach and energy healer who helps women build successful relationships. While her focus is primarily on women, Cara emphasizes the importance of understanding both men and women's perspectives in relationships. The conversation kicks off with Carisa highlighting that men can benefit fro...

Today Patty welcomes Sean BW Parker, a British writer, artist and lecturer in art, cultural theory and justice reform. Sean also happens to stutter, or stammer as it is referred to in Britain. He and Patty discuss the relationship between genetic disposition and environmental factors in the development of stuttering and what situations may exacerbate it. Sean explains that society places importanc...

You may remember one of Patty’s very early guests, the crime and mystery novelist Joe LeValley. His story is extraordinary, having taken 33 years to finish his first book and 33 days to finish his second, and doing it all at what many people consider retirement age. Well Joe has returned to the show with book number five just being released this year, and it’s already receiving awards. Today Patty...

Today's guest has a fascinating career story. Dr. Brian Hite is a stuntman and stunt coordinator on more than 150 shows and movies. He's an adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University, Master Resilience Trainer and Performance Psychology Consultant for the US Army, an author, and host of a brand new podcast called Poking Holes in Blinders. Brian begins by sharing some of his most memorable stunts,...

The world and our everyday lives are a mix of beauty, love, tragedy, trials, hope, and uncertainty. Patty’s guests today tap into this in their stunning music. The October Project is a New York based award-winning, genre defying band. Marina Belica, Julie Flanders, and Emil Adler have been making music since 1991 and talk to Patty about how they began, their inspirations and philosophy of creating...