The Gratitude Spark Podcast

Have you done it?  I bet you have.  What is your immediate reaction when someone says "How are you doing?".  Your answer is "I'm fine" ... or something pretty close to it.  But are you really?  Fine?

On today's episode we're chatting with Lori Sites who is the CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” Lori is an award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster...o...

So, I have a question for you. 

How would you handle it?

When Isabelle Mosca learned that one of her twins was on the Autism Spectrum, she went searching for resources.  She scoured for information and support, but hit a wall that changed her life. 

In an attempt to carve out her path, she spoke with a man from an organization in Northern NJ who said, "well, we don't have enough people in your area to support an o...

Ever wonder how you might teach a child about gratitude?  Yeah?  Well, listen in!

Welcome to our last conversation for  Women's History Month where we celebrate the incredible and often-overlooked contributions of women to our countrys history.  Just like every episode this month, it's an opportunity for us to choose  to honor strong and grateful women that have been part of The Gratitude Spark Podcast.

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How would YOU whip this world into SHAPE?

Today we're talking with Amanda Lindsey.  She's been a long time and highly engaged member of the Gratitude Spark  and you may be remember her from a podcast episode she did with us about a year ago.  Amanda has dealt with chronic illness for the past 25 years, and we just wanted to chat with her to find out how she keeps such a positive vibe and grateful attitude while h...

Welcome to our next conversation for Women's History Month where we celebrate the incredible and often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history.  Just like last week, it's an opportunity for us to choose to honor strong and grateful women that have been part of The Gratitude Spark Podcast.

Today we are jumping back an earlier conversation with Julie Cara Hoffenberg who showed us all what it means to go fr...

Have you ever felt defeated?

It's Women's History Month and we couldn't think of a better way to do this than to devote the entire month of March to women and their incredible journeys of gratitude. 

To that end, we are jumping all the way back to Episode 2 which was recorded in February of 2021. It was an amazing conversation with Amy Christiansen who showed us all what it means to be strong, power...

Can you remember a time you thought you were fully committed to an idea or the meaning behind a quote, and then something quickly swept the rug out from underneath you?  

In this episode, Gina and I are talking about just that.  Some time ago, we created an Alexa routine called "Sparks of Gratitude" which provides you with a different gratitude quote every day (if you don't know about it, definitely check it...

Educators - the impact they have on the children who are our future can't be overstated.

• Have you wondered why people choose to become an educator?
• Have you wondered  how educators can learn from the children they teach?
• Have you wondered how gratitude shows up for those who teach our children?

On today's episode we're chatting with June Johnson - a lifelong educator who started out her career as a Special Educa...

"A Better Society" - the adventure created through an epiphany, a set of connections, and a small step in bravery.

Question for you - have you had that amazing idea - you know, the one that will completely change the world?  The only problem - you really have no idea how to make it a reality?

Heather Tran did just that.  She's the Executive Directory of a non-profit called ... you guessed it..."A Better ...

What can trees teach us about gratitude?  In this episode, we're going to find out! 

We're going to be chatting about....trees...yup - trees and one man's journey to give every child the priceless joy of planting and watching a tree grow.  We'll learn about how a simple tree can help instill in us  a sense of magic, wonder, gratitude and love for our planet.

Vikas Narula has always had a love for trees a...

How GRATITUDE in the hardest work at the most remote locations left this award-winning expeditionist feeling more connected to the world than ever.

In this episode, Polar Expeditionist Ann Bancroft explains just that.  In 1986, she became the first woman ever to reach the North Pole on ice. It didn’t end with that adventure.  Couple her many incredible polar expeditions with her founding of the Ann Bancroft Foundation - a...

It's a walk down memory lane!!!  In this episode, Mike and Gina will be doing a recap of the incredible journeys of gratitude that was Season 1!!!  Listen in and learn from some amazing people as we talk about the themes that we touched on over the course of our first season like mental health, entrepreneurship and the workplace, parenting, job transitions, resiliency and life-changing traumatic events.  The Gratitude Spark Po...

Want to be a more effective Leader?

In this episode, you’ll learn strategies on becoming a better and more effective leader.  We will focus on how an intentional practice of gratitude and a focus on empathy and compassion can change the way you lead within your organization.  You’ll hear the story of Carolyn Mozell and how those three things have led her on her journey from being an organizational leader, to coaching organ...

How can you create a stronger future generation simply by showing grace and gratitude to the children of today?  On today’s episode, you’ll learn strategies that we can all apply to how we interact with the children in our lives to empower and encourage them to a path of greatness. 

Today we're chatting with Dwayne Reed - or "Mr. Reed" as he is known to his scholars. He is the teacher you always wished you had. 

Back i...

What drives an 8-year old boy to forego a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World and instead, donate all of the money that would have gone to the trip to an all-inclusive, wheelchair accessible park in his hometown?  Well, that's the story of Vinny Skaro and his family.

On today's episode, join us to learn about grit and determination and how we can all weave a grateful mindset into all that we do - even if you’re 8 years old!!!...

Changing career paths is a scary thing! Changing career paths at age 57 is REALLY scary!!!  Join us to learn about techniques and strategies, all based on a grateful mindset, that can be life transforming and empowering in your pursuit for a joyful life.  

On today's episode we're chatting with Pamela Chester.  Pamela is an independent woman, a Life Coach extraordinaire and a guru of empowered adventure.

Pamela's journ...

On today's episode we're chatting with Debbie Matull.  Debbie is a wife of a Vet, and mother of active duty service members, so she's all too familiar with the separation of military life. 

When she was looking for a way to get a surprise to her kid far away, she stumbled upon a facebook group called "Birthday Wishes", and in doing so, stepped into her "retired-life" purpose!

Listen in as ...

On today's episode, we are chatting with Matt Udermann. Matt is the County Commissioner for Carver County - a community that lies just outside Minneapolis, MN.

Matt lives his life based on gratitude, compassion and connection. His campaign slogan of  “YOU MATTer” didn't just apply to his public service aspirations. In fact, it's not just a slogan - it's the way in which Matt lives his life. His focus is on the pe...

On today's episode, we are chatting with Tara Gettles, and we couldn't be more excited to share the project she's been working on.

Tara and her French Bulldog "Awesome Butch" have teamed up to end bullying and bring a practice of gratitude to children in their developmental years.

She decided to use the mindfulness practices that work for her colleagues in their professional life and simplify the process to g...