The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
You can be grateful for what you have and still strive for more. The duality of gratitude and success is a difficult concept to grasp, but understanding it is invaluable in both your success and well-being. On the Grateful Podcast, Jack and his guests explain how everyone has opportunities and choices to go after the life they want, and they owe it to themselves to do just that. You must recognize and be grateful for what you have in order to get the best out of yourself moving forward. There are conversations ranging from business to mental health and everything in between as well.
Episodes
At 31, David Meltzer had everything people chase. Money. Fame. The dream wife. And still, he was empty. In this episode we dig into how losing it all led him to gratitude, and why gratitude is way more than just saying āthanks.ā If youāve ever wondered why success can feel hollow, or how to actually build a life that feels full, this oneās for you.
Key Discussion Points
ā¢ Why $100M still felt empty
ā¢ ...
Did you know that 60% of young adults say their lives feel purposelessāand half say itās harming their mental health?
Thatās from Harvardās On Edge report. But purpose isnāt just some fluffy ideaāitās essential. Without it, rates of anxiety and depression nearly double.
In this episode, I share 7 psychology-backed ways to create more meaning in your lifeāstarting today.
These are not hacks or qui...
Most people think getting healthy means training harder, eating cleaner, and pushing further. Jim Laird disagrees.
After 25+ years coaching everyone from NFL pros to everyday people, Jimās learned that chasing extreme performance often destroys long-term health. In this episode, he shares the 5 fundamentals that can completely reset your energy, sleep, and mood ā without the burnout cycle.
We cover:
- Why most fitness ...
Most people think joy is something that happens to you when life is perfect. They wait for the āahaā moment, the dream job, the perfect relationship ā and then wonder why they still feel empty when it arrives. In this solo episode, 96, of The Grateful Podcast, Jack shares why joy isnāt a lucky accident, but a skill you can train ā just like learning an instrument or building muscle.
Backed by science and real...
What if the worst thing that ever happened to youā¦ was actually the beginning of everything good?
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 95
Guesting Jeremy Grater
In this powerful episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Jeremy Graterālongtime podcaster, father, and co-founder of the newly rebranded BroBots, a podcast on AI and mental health. Jeremy shares how a ra...
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Youāve been taught your whole life that joy comes after success.
Get the job ā feel proud.
Hit six figures ā feel fulfilled.
Hit the goal ā finally feel enough.
But what if that formula is broken?
In this solo episode, 18-year-old podcast host Jack Wagoner breaks down the real reason so many people feel...
James Brackin started coaching people twice his age at 17. At 21, heās hosted over 300 episodes of the You Can Too Podcast and built a life completely on his own terms ā without college, without a corporate job, and without waiting for permission.
In episode 93 of The Grateful Podcast, we go deep on what it really takes to live with intention in your early 20s ā from investing in yourself with money you donāt...
Why Trying Harder Isnāt Always the Answer
In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner flips the hustle narrative on its head.
Youāre doing everything right. You care more than most. You push harder than anyone you know. Soā¦ why isnāt it working?
Enter: The Backwards Law.
Jack dives deep into the paradox that the more we chase success, happiness, peace, or achievementā...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 91
Guesting Trey Tucker
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Why are so many young people, especially men, feeling lost, anxious, and disconnected?
In this powerful episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with therapist Trey Tucker (aka @ruggedcounseling) to unpack the quiet crisis in masculinity a...
What if your 20s werenāt for burning outā¦ but for biohacking your way to 120?
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In this mind-expanding episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Matt Eybs, founder of Zenith Health, Dartmouth-trained biomedical engineer, and longevity strategist, to explore how young people can optimize for a longer, more fulfilling life ā ...
Youāve hit your goalsābut why does it still feel like somethingās missing?
In this solo episode, Jack Wagoner flips the script on traditional goal setting and reveals why chasing external achievements will never bring the fulfillment youāre looking for. From his own story of getting into Northeastern to reaching 10K podcast downloads, Jack shares the harsh truth: our goals arenāt brokenāour relationship with ...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 88
Guesting Jess Prudhomme
At 35, Jess Prudhomme had checked every box: corporate success, a polished identity, a picture-perfect marriage. But beneath the surface was a quiet ache ā the haunting question, āIs this really me?ā
In this raw and powerful conversation, Jess shares how her greatest detours ā divorce, quitting her job, walking away from security ā were no...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 87
Guesting Joshua Dean Church
Born with a collapsed lung and told heād never be an athlete, Joshua Dean Church defied the oddsācompleting an Ironman and sending the finish line photo to the doctor who once doubted him. A Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Josh built a $20M company in three years, only to shut it down when it no longer aligned with his purp...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 86
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In this solo episode, I open up about what itās really like to choose the long game at 18 years oldāpursuing my podcast, building a climbing clothing brand, and saying no to a typical summer job.
I talk about comparison traps, jealousy, creative isolation, and how Iāve found freedom by bu...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 85
Guesting Carmen Turner Schott
In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Carmen Turner Schott, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and professional astrologer who has worked for over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force. Together, we explore the intersection of astrology and psychology, challenging assumptions and expanding per...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 84
Guesting Lachie Colledge
What if the key to living a truly grateful life was hidden in a foreign languageāor in a 7-year-old street kidās smile?
Todayās guest is Lachie Colledge, a medical student who left behind textbooks to travel the world in search of something deeper. From monasteries in Myanmar to roadside reflections in Norway, Lachieās...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 83
Solo Episode
In this episode, Jack Wagoner explores the concept of sacrifice and its relationship to fulfillment and success. He reflects on the inherent struggle between ambition and gratitude, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from successful figures like Alex Hormozi. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing personal desires wi...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 82
Solo Episode
In this episode, Jack Wagoner shares his experiences on his trip out west, reflecting on the beauty of nature and the expectations we set for personal growth during such journeys. He emphasizes the importance of soaking in experiences without the pressure of achieving inner peace or change, advocating for patience and the understanding tha...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 81
Guest: Jon Bassford
What if your greatest leadership strength wasnāt authority, experience, or intelligenceābut curiosity?
In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Jon Bassfordāentrepreneur, operations strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Curious Leaderāto explore how asking better questions can unlock innova...
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 80
In this solo episode, Jack Wagoner reflects on his recent experiences while traveling in Boulder, Colorado. He discusses the importance of embracing the journey, being present in the moment, and learning through observation. Jack contrasts the pleasure of expectation with the reality of experiences, emphasizing the need to adapt and find joy in the present...
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