The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 75
Guesting Steve Gamlin
Most people build their dreams based on someone else’s definition of success.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with speaker, author, and visualization coach Steve Gamlin—a man who rebuilt his life from rock bottom and now teaches others how to see and live a life that aligns with their values.
Steve shares how he went from debt, divorce, and depression to joy, gratitude, and purpose—and how you can do it too. Whether you’ve made a vision board or feel stuck between who you are and who you want to be, this episode offers practical wisdom, deep stories, and a whole lot of humanity.
🎯 What We Cover:
•Why most people’s goals are built on ego, not alignment
•The 8 areas of life you should visualize (not just money)
•How to make vision boards that actually work
•Balancing ambition with gratitude
•How to keep going after grief and loss
•The ripple effect of small acts of kindness
•How to reframe negative thoughts with humor and humanity
•Why you’re planting either seeds or weeds every day
🔗 Connect with Steve Gamlin:
Website: https://stevegamlin.com/about/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegamlin/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Vision and Values
02:21 Steve's Life-Altering Moment
06:21 The Journey of Transformation
10:26 The Power of Visualization
14:41 Balancing Visualization and Action
20:44 The Illusion of Success
22:35 Fostering an Abundance Mindset
28:53 Finding Gratitude in Tough Times
31:26 Navigating Grief with Gratitude
34:09 Finding Light in Dark Times
36:00 The Language of Love and Remembrance
38:13 Managing Negative Emotions
42:27 The Ripple Effect of Kindness
45:18 Acts of Kindness: The Joy of Giving
52:28 Aligning Goals with Core Values
57:20 Planting Seeds for the Future
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Spotify/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061
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🧠 More from Jack:
Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7D
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/
1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: jackcwagoner@gmail.com
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🎙️ About Jack:
I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.
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