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  • 33: Hope Grows in Gratitude - Kevin Monroe

    33: Hope Grows in Gratitude - Kevin Monroe
    2024/09/09

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    Kevin's journey with gratitude began in childhood with simple lessons in politeness, but it wasn’t until later in life, during a battle with depression, that he truly discovered its transformative power. In 2019, he launched a 10-Day Gratitude Challenge, which quickly grew to thousands of participants worldwide. This success led him to create more opportunities for others to explore gratitude, including The Gratitude Challenge Card Deck and a 30-day app-based journey. As a speaker, coach, and host of The Extraordinary Life Podcast, Kevin continues to inspire others to embrace gratitude as a way of life.

    In this episode, we explore how "Hope Grows in Gratitude" by delving into the transformative power of gratitude and hope. He discuss how hope is not just a strategy, but a skill, and how optimism differs from true hope. The conversation touches on the impact of expectations, the beauty in small moments, and the power of changing our perspective. We also reflect on the significance of expressing simple, sincere, and specific gratitude. Join us to discover how gratitude can brighten your day and deepen your sense of hope.

    Chapter:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:44 - Kevin's Journey to Becoming the "Gratitude Guy"
    05:53 - Launching the 13-Week, 90-Day Journey: The Extraordinary Experiment
    15:36 - Key Lessons and Impactful Moments in Kevin's Gratitude Journey
    19:47 - Using Mentimeter: A Powerful Tool for Engagement
    25:16 - Gratitude from Friends: Kevin's Reflections
    29:00 - “Hope is Cultivated in the Soil of Gratitude” - Danielle Strickland
    30:48 - The Power of Invitation in Fostering Gratitude
    33:22 - Exploring the Difference Between Hope and Expectation
    36:07 - A Personal Story of Disappointment and Resilience
    39:34 - Distinguishing Between Hope and Optimism
    42:05 - Finding Gratitude Through Grief: Kevin's Experience
    43:21 - Insights from "Human Kind" by Brad Aronson
    48:40 - “Life’s Not All Strawberries and Cream, But There Are Wonderful Moments” - Pat Blackstaffe
    49:20 - Perspectives: “We Don’t See the World as It Is, We See It as We Are” - Anaïs Nin
    50:28 - An Invitation: How to Increase Gratitude and Hope Today
    51:45 - The Power of Significant Gratitude

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    54 分
  • 32: Your Voice Holds The Key To Emotional Intelligence - Kristi Holt

    32: Your Voice Holds The Key To Emotional Intelligence - Kristi Holt
    2024/08/26

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    Your Voice Holds The Key To Emotional Intelligence - Kristi Holt

    Kristi Holt is the founder and CEO of Vibeonix, quantifying wellness using voice analysis AI to observe, predict, and influence behavior.

    In this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, Kristi shares how our emotions and emotional intelligence shape the outcomes in our lives—from the choices we make to the way we think and feel. By understanding the underlying drivers of our emotions, we can consciously create the results we desire. Her Vibeonix aims to increase self-awareness of the emotional energy we carry, emphasizing that emotions are messengers meant to guide us, not be suppressed. She discusses the importance of letting emotions flow, recognizing their intensity, and how gratitude can shift and alchemize emotional patterns, aligning us with our core values.

    Learn more about Kristi Holt and Vibeonix:
    https://vibeonix.com/index.html

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-holt-%F0%9F%92%A1-a91158121?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

    Chapter:
    00:00 - Intro
    03:57 - Introducing Vibeonix: The Power of Voice Analysis AI
    08:31 - Embracing Emotions: A Path to Guidance and Awareness
    09:58 - Understanding, Not Suppressing, Our Emotions
    16:38 - Kristi’s Awakening: Mastering AI with Vibeonix
    26:12 - How Vibeonix helps people
    35:28 - The Life-Altering Event: Went from Suppressed to Empowered
    40:32 - Kristi Holt on Gratitude: Her Practices and Insights

    Also Mentioned in this Episode:

    Curtis Morley: https://youtu.be/1IxLw__ReKI

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    49 分
  • 31: Science and Spirituality: Acceptance, Integration, and Wholeness - Devin Rappleye

    31: Science and Spirituality: Acceptance, Integration, and Wholeness - Devin Rappleye
    2024/08/12

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    With more than 12 years of experience, Dr. Devin Rappleye is an expert in pyrochemical research and operations. He is currently in charge of BYU's PyRO lab.

    Dr. Rappleye conducted and developed pyrochemical operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) for four years prior to joining BYU. His doctorate and post-doctoral work before coming to LLNL was devoted to creating electroanalytical methods and analyses for complicated molten salt combinations with several analyses.

    In this episode of the Gratitude Podcast, Devin shares the intricate relationship between faith, doubt, and the evolving models we create of ourselves, others, and our understanding of God. How doubt is not the opposite of faith, but rather its predecessor—a necessary step toward growth and learning. He discusses the stages of faith development, the role of gratitude in achieving wholeness, and the importance of embracing all aspects of our lived experience. Through this lens, we examine how the acceptance of our imperfections and the challenges we face—whether through addiction, loss, or internal struggle—can lead to a deeper understanding of our values and ultimately, a more profound connection with ourselves and the divine.

    Chapter:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:24 - Who is Devin Rappleye?
    04:03 - Devin Rappleye's Objective as Scientist
    12:03 - How Science Affects Relationships with Others and God
    19:42 - Stages of Faith
    24:31 - The Impact of Community on Faith: Insights from Tony Overbay
    26:09 - About Expansion and Wholeness
    28:56 - What does Wholeness mean to Devin Rappleye?
    32:23 - A Journey Through Addiction: Rediscovering What I Truly Value
    41:54 - Expanding to Accept One Self | Dark Cloud by Devin Rappleye

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    45 分
  • 30. The Problem isn't the Problem: 3 Gold nuggets to solve any problem - Jeff Griffin

    30. The Problem isn't the Problem: 3 Gold nuggets to solve any problem - Jeff Griffin
    2024/08/05

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    Our guest Jeff Griffin (Griff) holds two Guinness Book of World Records, is a four-time All-Star MVP, a National Champion in the Wheelchair NBA, and is the author of two critically acclaimed “I'M-POSSIBLE” and “Endless Possibilities”

    Jeff Griffin is the man behind the 90-day formula for setting world records. Additionally, He developed a global peer-to-peer leadership initiative that was acknowledged by the UN.

    In this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, Jeff shares that the problem isnt the problem, you are the problem and you are the solution. He shares the idea that 'Different isn’t always better, but better is always different,' emphasizing the unique paths to success and fulfillment. Discover the Three Gold Nuggets—Desire, Dream, and Do—that form the foundation of overcoming challenges. He shares how confronting the Three Biggest Dragons that paralyze most of us—Doubt, Fear, and Complacency—can unlock potential.

    With stories of hope, gratitude, and the relentless pursuit of purpose, this podcast inspires you to change your mindset, see possibilities, and live your passion. Whether it's through Keystone Habits or finding gratitude in life's hardest moments, we believe in making the impossible possible.

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    Chapter:

    00:00 - Intro
    02:20 - About Jeff Griffin
    05:25 - Marriage is the Greatest Achievement
    06:47 - Jeff Griffin - Paralympic Mens Team | Accomplishments & Awards
    08:40 - The problem isnt the problem, the problem is YOU.
    12:00 - Problems are like Manure
    16:20 - Eliminate “I Can’t” from your vocabulary
    18:37 - Paralyzed in accident - Shattered dreams
    20:27 - How One Prisoner Changed His Life
    25:22 - Pathological Positivity By Dr. Paul Jenkins
    30:53 - Three Biggest Dragons: Doubt, Fear and Complacency
    31:41 - Three Gold Nuggets/Three D’s: Desire, Dream, and Do
    36:35 - Daily Dime: Master the Process, Not the Promise, for True Progress
    37:13 - Book: Grit by Angela Duckworth
    42:01 - Empowering Young Minds with the Three D's
    44:58 - As a speaker in YPO’s Global Leadership
    47:02 - Keystone Habits: What’s make the impossible possible
    47:55 - How Griff wants to be remembered

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    49 分
  • 29. How Leaders Can Create a Happier World - Garry Ridge

    29. How Leaders Can Create a Happier World - Garry Ridge
    2024/07/29

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    Garry Ridge was CEO of the WD-40 company for 25 years His mission is to make the world a happier place by fostering happy workplaces and communities, one organization and leader at a time. Garry is an author, coach, speaker, professor, and doesnt believe in mistakes but in learning moments.

    In this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, Gary's purpose is to help leaders build cultures of belonging where love, forgiveness, and learning inspire a happier, more connected world. The goal is to create workplaces where people contribute to something bigger than themselves, learn new things, and are guided by meaningful values, leading to happiness at work and beyond. Gary emphasizes that leadership should nurture the organizational environment like a supportive tribe, viewing failures as learning opportunities to foster growth and resilience. His vision aims to redefine work culture by emphasizing emotional engagement and personal fulfillment, aligning with the idea that leadership should touch the heart, not just the head.

    Get access to Garry Ridge's website:
    https://thelearningmoment.net/

    Pre-order Garry’s New Book:
    Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company https://a.co/d/0sEmaiu

    Chapter:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:08 - Garry Ridge’s Purpose in Life: to Inspire Leaders
    05:46 - Creating Pleasure and Purpose at Work
    06:53 - Servant Leadership: Dalai Lama, Aristotle, and Ken Blanchard
    08:37 - “If work is not a pleasure, then what pleasure has the working man” - Ole Olsen
    09:36 - Three Things That People Want In A Work-Relationship
    11:24 - Values that Define Us: The WD40 Company Way
    15:16 - Incredienrsfora succesful culture
    16:50 - The value of a “Tribe”
    17:42 - Responsibility Of A Tribal Leader: To Be A Learner and A Teacher
    19:39 - The Maniac Pledge: Empowering Responsibility in the Workplace
    22:15 - Counterfeit Emotions by Curtis Morley
    25:30 - Not mistakes: Insights on Learning Moments
    28:59 - Two types of Learning Moments
    31:15 - Embracing Balanced Leadership
    33:31 - Counting Hearts, Not Heads
    35:14 - Mantras for Success: An I being the person i want to be?
    37:11 - Gratitude is life
    41:03 - Gary’s Upcoming Book: “Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It”

    Also Mentioned in this Episode:
    Curtis Morley Episode: https://youtu.be/1IxLw__ReKI

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    42 分
  • 28. Always Winning! Finding Flecks of Gold - Bronson Kaufusi

    28. Always Winning! Finding Flecks of Gold - Bronson Kaufusi
    2024/07/22

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    Our guest today is former NFL tight end Bronson Kaufusi. He was a star football amd basketball player in college at Brigham Young University.

    In this episode of the Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, we explore the transformative power of mindset and mental strength training. Bronson talks about everyone’s capacity to change and become better in every aspect of life. He talks about how sports and life humble us, and we can be grateful for it. We discuss resilience, and the importance of mindset in shaping who we are. Bronson also shares how devastating moments can become great experiences, the significance of finding gratitude in tough times, and the value of celebrating small victories.

    Remember, sports are what you do, not who you are. Surround yourself with positivity and build a life full of gratitude and growth.

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    Young Athlete Society link:
    https://youngathletesociety.com/

    Chapter:

    00:00 - Intro
    04:02 - Mindset: Everyone can change
    05:30 - Importance of Mental Performance Training
    09:11 - Sports and life humbles you, be grateful for it
    12:45 - Fearless Mind, Mental grooving, Craig Manning
    18:47 - Habits for success: Remove friction to make it easier
    20:59 - People who impacted Bronson Kaufusi
    25:30 - Sports is what I do, not who I am - Overcoming challenges
    32:38 - Finding Flecks of Gold: Gratitude for the smallest things
    34:50 - Balance: Go all in where you are
    40:11 - Young Athlete Society: Inspiring youth
    45:00 - Always Winning! Finding Flecks of Gold in Life


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    48 分
  • 27. My Life is My Biggest Design Project: “Design the Life You Love” - Ayse Birsel

    27. My Life is My Biggest Design Project: “Design the Life You Love” - Ayse Birsel
    2024/07/15

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    Industrial designer Ayse Birsel is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People and is on the Thinkers50 Radar List of the 30 management thinkers most likely to shape the future of organizations. She is the author of Design the Life You Love. She believes our life is our biggest design project and gives lectures and workshops to help individuals and companies to design the life they love and live it.

    In this episode of the Sparks Gratitude Podcast, Ayse explains how life is the biggest design project we have ever undertaken, full of possibilities and obstacles. Learn how the design process can be appliedto our own life. She talks about the value deconstruction, reconstruction, and point of view. We talk about giving ourselves permission to be playful to find creativity and a willingness to experiment with ideas. We discuss the significance of values, which serve as the cornerstone of our way of living.

    Ayse Birsel's website:
    https://www.aysebirsel.com/

    Chapter:

    00:00 - Intro
    02:06 - About life in Paris and New York
    04:22 - From Pessimism to Optimism
    06:15 - Ayse Birsel: Creating “Design the Life You Love”
    10:34 - Design Process: Deconstruction and Reconstruction
    13:42 - How our life is our biggest design project
    18:03 - Explained the Point of view
    21:17 - Tools in Permission to be playful
    25:05 - Importance of having and discovering what those values are in building our life
    30:09 - Life lessons from Karate
    34:26- Marshall Goldsmith: Expressing gratitude for younger self and future self
    37:17 - Astronauts of long life | The four pillars of life - Love, Purpose, Well-Being and Friendship
    40:40 - Design the Long Life You Love | became a best seller in the love category

    Also Mentioned in this Episode:
    Chester Elton Episode: https://youtu.be/qryGI0zS0mg

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    45 分
  • 26. Surprising Way Your Brain is Wired to SAVE YOU - Doug Richins

    26. Surprising Way Your Brain is Wired to SAVE YOU - Doug Richins
    2024/07/08

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    Our guest today is a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the realm of executive leadership, business and personal coaching, and aiding individuals in overcoming mental and emotional adversity, he is Doug Richens.

    Doug shares in this episode of the Sparks Gratitude Podcast, the importance of how our brain is wired for compassion to save us. Kindness and compassion flood our brains with healing chemicals, the function of the medial prefrontal cortex in mindfulness, and how appreciation enhances our memory and helps us deal with difficult situations. Finally, he discusses how finding humor in the most difficult times may improve our well-being and teach us how to face life's obstacles head-on with grace and resiliency.

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    Doug Richens website:
    https://grayspaceexperts.com/

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    🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ddtJyRwhdAxj2Eh2oj4NA

    Chapter:

    00:00 - Intro
    02:15 - Doug Richens’ Background
    03:48 - Be compassionate with other cultures
    05:40 - About Gray Space Experts
    07:15 - AI’s emotional impact
    10:35 - Our brain is wired for kindness and compassion and it saves us
    17:30 - Stanford study: Compassion and kindness heals our brain
    23:50 - How gratitude affects your brain
    29:25 - Gratitude has a big impact on memory
    33:13 - Compassion and gratitude after loss by suicide
    39:41 - Ruggedization: Changing habits
    43:12 - What gratitude means to Doug Richens
    46:00 - How Humor transforms our health and healing

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    50 分