Taking it for Granted
Happiness...What is it and how do you find it? How can you find happiness through the tougher times in your life? Grant Smith talks to people from all walks of life on their happiness, and where it comes from.
Episodes
March 22, 2023 • 83 min
Eli Coberly is a Yoga Therapist, Veteran, and Author of "White Road" and the newly released "War in the Hearts of Men." Eli served in as an Army Paratrooper until he was honorably discharged at 20 years old, and began his journey to figure out some universal truths of life. Studying yoga and traveling the world, Eli has started to find common threads throughout history and in our modern society and culture. To learn more about Eli ...
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March 15, 2023 • 27 min
Host Grant Smith reflects on lessons learned through life experiences and former guests of the podcast.
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March 9, 2023 • 80 min
Brad Williams is a Gym Owner, Fitness Coach, and Founder of Over 40 Fitness Hacks. Brad has dedicated his life to being the best version of himself, even if it means changing his beliefs, and is helping others become better as well. He owns a gym in Orange County, California, but after a serious back injury, started to pursue other ways to help people age gracefully, and continue to put their physical and mental health first. Throu...
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February 22, 2023 • 63 min
Florence Ann Romano is a personal growth strategist, businesswoman, philanthropist, and author. After 15 years as the Windy City Nanny, Florence Ann just released a book, "Build Your Village" that helps you identify the villagers needed in your life to help you and your children succeed. She was born and raised in Chicago in a mulit-generational household, and took lessons learned there, and throughout the rest of her life, to put ...
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February 16, 2023 • 58 min
Kate Hiller is a marketing manager for TechDivision GmbH, and is an avid lover of traveling, any activities outside, and of course her dog Lola. Kate was raised in Columbus, Ohio, but moved permanently to Leipzig, Germany five years ago. Kate has seen many parts of the world, mostly through her time in the Scripps' School of Journalism at Ohio University, and has completely immersed herself in the culture and lifestyle of her new h...
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February 8, 2023 • 94 min
Nick Ferguson is a former NFL player and coach, who is now focusing on all things media. After spending time with the Broncos, Jets, Texans, and 49ers, Nick has found a new purpose in life, and that is his family. His wife and kids mean everything to him, and he does his best everyday to let them know that. Nick has hosted radio shows, worked in television, and interacted with names you wouldn't believe, but his ability to stay hum...
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February 1, 2023 • 49 min
Yuri Williams is the Founder of A Future Superhero and Friends, and is on a mission to spread good throughout the country, and one day, hopefully the world. Starting with an idea while sitting in his car after his mother's passing, to appearing on "Good Morning America" with The Rock and Michael Strahan, his mission is starting to gain some momentum. Dressing up in superhero costumes and surprising children with their most cherishe...
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January 25, 2023 • 68 min
Hank Shaw is an outdoorsman, author, and chef that founded the online resource guide Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. After spending many years as a political reporter, Hank made his passion his job, leaving politics behind for a simpler life. Hank finds real joy in the visceral connection with nature he achieves through hunting, fishing, and foraging. To learn more about Hank, his books, podcasts, or recipes, check out his website htt...
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January 18, 2023 • 69 min
Host Grant Smith is joined by his brother AJ Smith for their annual discussion as TIFG enters year 3 of the podcast. AJ discusses his continued journey of sobriety, reaching new phases in life, and being happy where you are. To learn more about AJ and his story, check out his previous two episodes!
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January 11, 2023 • 80 min
We take a look back on two years of the TIFG podcast. The first half of the episode is a compilation that was put together for an award show, displaying what the podcast is all about. The second half of the episode we look back at some conversations that really left an impact on us in the past two years, and gain some perspective heading into year three!
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January 4, 2023 • 84 min
Voices of iHeartRadio Denver share their thoughts on the past year, lessons they learned, their plans for the next year, and what they are hoping to achieve and learn going forward. This episode originally aired on KOA, and is set up for radio segments, so I hope you enjoy the different format of the episode. To learn more about any of the voices you hear on this episode, check out https://koacolorado.iheart.com/ or https://khow.ih...
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December 28, 2022 • 55 min
Paul Scudo is the Executive Director of Step Denver, a sober living and residential recovery program, helping men overcome their battle with addiction. Paul is a recovering addict himself, and shares his story of how he ended up where he is today, and the story of Step Denver, breaking down the pillars of the program and how each step works. To learn more about Paul, Step Denver, and the countless men they have helped, visit their ...
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December 21, 2022 • 72 min
Dr. Greg Hammer is a Stanford University professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert.
Greg shares his practices to not only live a successful life, but more importantly, a happy one. He has learned through mentors, his studies, and life lessons along the way to create four pillars of happiness through his GAIN method.
To learn more about Greg and his work, check out his website https://greghammermd.com/!
Greg shares his practices to not only live a successful life, but more importantly, a happy one. He has learned through mentors, his studies, and life lessons along the way to create four pillars of happiness through his GAIN method.
To learn more about Greg and his work, check out his website https://greghammermd.com/!
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December 14, 2022 • 62 min
Taking it for Granted's favorite priest Father Mike Tess returns for his third appearance on episode 100! With host Grant Smith, he discusses not giving your power away, valuing the time and relationships in your life, and the three enough's. To learn more about Father Mike and his work, check out his previous two episodes of TIFG, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.
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December 7, 2022 • 92 min
Courtney Greth is the Owner and Operator of Recenter Therapeutic Massage, a Reiki Practitioner, Yomassage Therapist, and Birth Doula, but more importantly, she is a person you hope to call a friend. Courtney is a positive force in every life she touches, and is constantly lifting those up around her through her work, and her personality. Through ups and downs with health, relationships, and just everyday life, Courtney is honing in...
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November 30, 2022 • 50 min
The Voices of iHeart Denver is a special holiday edition of the TIFG podcast. You'll hear from the likes of Dave Logan, Big Al, Ross Kaminsky, Mandy Connell, Leland Conway, Ryan Edwards, Benjamin Allbright, Michael Brown, and many more on what brings them joy and happiness in their life. They'll also share some keys to being grateful around the holiday season, and some family traditions that they love.
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November 23, 2022 • 68 min
Jack Corrigan is the Voice of the Colorado Rockies on 850 KOA and iHeartRadio, and has experienced more in his life than most dare to dream of. From growing up in a large Irish-Catholic family in Ohio, blocking for a Heisman hopeful and going to class with Superman at Cornell, to calling MLB games for over 40 years, Jack has lived his best life, being grateful for each day he gets! While calling baseball takes up most of his time, ...
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November 16, 2022 • 92 min
Jack of all trades media related Andy Juett joined host Grant Smith for part 2 of their conversation, covering everything from comedy to kids, and making the best of his time whether it be producing movies and shows in LA, or selling radio ads in Denver. To learn more about Andy and his work, follow him on Instagram @justjuett or on Twitter @andyjuett.
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November 9, 2022 • 111 min
Leilani Bush, The Joyful Medium, returns for another conversation with host Grant Smith that covers everything from intergalactic life, handling grief and the loss of loved ones, and the power of music. Leilani uses her work to help others find their positive frame of mind. She left the corporate world (see episode one) for the spiritual one, and as a medium, reiki practitioner, and tarot reader, she helps her clients find peace a...
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November 2, 2022 • 74 min
Eliana Gilad is an Author, Healing Voice Mentor, and Founder of Voices of Eden, a therapeutic singing system. Having lived so much life from broadcasting at the Olympics to living through bombs dropping around her during a war in the Middle East, she found her authentic voice through the practices she is now teaching to thousands around the world. To learn more about Eliana and her work, visit https://www.voicesofeden.com/.
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