YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude
Welcome to the YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude podcast, hosted by Yogesh Patel. Inspired by his personal journey, including his youngest child’s experience with severe bullying due to Tourette’s, Yogesh brings an authentic and relatable perspective on life’s challenges, the power of resilience, and overcoming adversity. Each week, you’ll hear from a diverse mix of high-profile guests from different ages, backgrounds, professions, and cultures, who open up about topics like gratitude, bullying, self-awareness, resilience, and tuning into that quiet inner voice we often ignore. This podcast is all about honest conversations that make you pause, reflect, and maybe even see yourself a little more clearly. Whether you're looking for inspiration, real talk, or just a fresh perspective, YoggNation is here to provide nuggets of wisdom to help remind you of your inner strength. Because when we lead with gratitude, we don’t just grow, we lift each other up.
Episodes
What does it look like to bring your whole self to work?
Can self-awareness and even astrology help bridge communication gaps?
Business coach and author Stephany Poe shares how to create healthier, more human workplaces in 2025.
💡 What you may learn:
- How outdated workplace structures clash with modern employee needs
- Ways astrology can reveal communication styles and improve collaboration
- Why generational shifts ...
How did a bullied kid grow up to lead one of California’s most visionary architecture firms?
What if the way we design our homes, offices even our cities could reflect our deepest truths? Gary Nichols doesn’t just build buildings; he builds meaning. In this powerful episode, the founder of Revel Architecture and Design shares how surviving childhood bullying and depression pushed him toward self-awareness, self-love, and a radical n...
How can leadership in the boardroom teach us the true power of gratitude and family care?
Host Yogesh Patel engages with Nancy May, CEO of BoardBench Companies, LLC, on the intersection of corporate governance and family dynamics. Nancy, a seasoned governance expert, delves into the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving for aging parents while exploring leadership, integrity, and the importance of gratitude in both the co...
After 45 episodes of spotlighting remarkable guests, YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude flips the script. For the first time, host Yogesh Patel shares his story, taking center stage to share the story behind the podcast.
In this deeply personal solo episode, Yogesh reflects on the journey that led him to create a platform rooted in gratitude, self-awareness, and resilience—and why these themes matter more now than ever.
He opens up abo...
In an era where Gen Z is often misunderstood or written off, Tanish Doshi is the quiet counter-narrative. As a high school graduate headed to Yale University, Tanish brings a level of depth, gratitude, and inner clarity rarely seen at his age.
In this episode of YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude, he opens up about his upbringing as the child of Indian immigrants, how he found a sense of purpose early in life, and why his generati...
What if the key to rising above bullying and bias isn’t just toughness but empathy, community, and a fire lit from within?
Host Yogesh Patel sits down with Gilbert Martin—Latino tech entrepreneur, executive, and mentor—to explore how adversity, identity, and inner spirit fuel true personal growth.
Gilbert opens up about the emotional scars of his stepfather throwing him out of the house at age 15 and the pivotal role that empathy, ed...
What happens when high-level corporate storytelling collides with deep inner clarity?
In this episode of YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude, host Yogesh Patel welcomes Steve Multer—Fortune 500 brand storyteller, keynote speaker, and author—to explore how powerful communication isn’t about performance… it’s about purpose.
Steve breaks down the three pillars of storytelling—Value, Passion, and Connection—and shares how the most effec...
What do you do when life takes a turn you never asked for?
In this moving episode of YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude, retired law enforcement officer and Podcaster Michael Herst shares the raw truth behind the pain, trauma, and unexpected moments that shaped his life.
From losing both parents without a chance to say goodbye, to having his law enforcement career upended just as he was about to rise to the next...
How do you go from fighting to survive each day… to inspiring others with your voice?
Jen Hardy, YouTuber, Podcaster, and CEO of Hardy House Media, opens up about her journey from a turbulent childhood marked by bullying, trauma, and chronic illness to becoming a powerful advocate for emotional intelligence, resilience, and intentional parenting. Raised by alcoholic and narcissistic parents, Jen shares how her inner spirit, faith, a...
What does it take to truly know yourself and lead with heart?
In Part II of this Best of Reels episode from the YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude Podcast, host Yogesh Patel revisits more powerful guest moments that dive deep into self-awareness, leadership, mental health, and personal growth. This collection features heartfelt insights on identity, parenting, empathy, and emotional resilience, with Yogi adding thoughtful commentary th...
In this special, two-part Best of Reels episode of YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude, host Yogesh Patel revisits the most powerful moments from past guests, offering new reflections, behind-the-scenes commentary, and a deeper look into the wisdom they shared.
Through the lens of self-awareness, resilience, and overcoming adversity, this episode captures the raw emotion and inspiration that define the podcast.
From stories of bull...
How adversity and sister Katherine shaped the Wright brothers and the stories we’ve never been told.
USA Today and International Bestselling author Tracey Enerson Wood uncovers the hidden narratives that shaped our world from the overlooked brilliance of Katherine Wright (sister of the Wright Brothers) to the personal battles that fuel great writing.
Host Yogesh Patel explores Tracey’s evolution from cookbook creator to historical fi...
What if the challenges you face as a young adult weren’t setbacks but stepping stones? What if the pressure from social media, your family background, and daily doubts were actually forging your inner spirit instead of breaking it?
In this powerful episode of YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude, host Yogesh Patel sits down with David Farias, a graduating senior from Nogales High School with Air Force ambitions, to explore the mindset th...
What if your greatest setback was actually your superpower in disguise?
Former CNN, CBS & ABC journalist Seema Mathur joins YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude to share a deeply personal and transformative journey—one that began in newsrooms and unfolded across operating rooms, war zones, and spiritual awakenings. Host Yogesh Patel guides this raw, unfiltered conversation on the power of gratitude, emotional honesty, and embracing o...
Mateo Askaripour — New York Times bestselling author of Black Buck — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a bold, no-holds-barred conversation about breaking free from society’s boxes, reclaiming your story, and refusing to settle for crumbs when you deserve the full meal.
In this episode, Mateo gets candid about his journey from tech sales to bestselling author, the toxic ways gratitude can be used to silence ambition, and why stepping aw...
Tobin Smith — CEO of Transformity Research and former Fox Business Network "Bulls and Bears" panelist — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a raw, no-fluff conversation about transformation, resilience, and owning your truth.
He breaks down how real success isn’t about chasing validation or fixing yourself — it’s about knowing your wiring, accepting it, and building a life where you thrive.
At the heart of it all is gratitude — n...
What happens when gratitude meets grit — and transforms an entire life?
Roberto Hernandez — high school teacher, father, and Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a powerful conversation on self-awareness, bullying, and reclaiming your inner spirit in an era of distraction and digital pressure. With heartfelt honesty, Roberto shares how his upbringing, faith, and his father’s unwavering values s...
What if the very things that made you feel small as a child became your greatest sources of power?
Jenny Poon — entrepreneur, public speaker, and CEO — joins Spirit of Gratitude to share her transformative journey from shy, bullied child to bold founder and community builder. Born to Vietnamese refugees, Jenny opens up about how her mother’s quiet strength and her immigrant upbringing shaped her inner spirit, ignited her self-awaren...
What if one phone call could change the entire trajectory of a young person’s life?
Oscar Gonzalez — U.S. Army Veteran and National Hotline Director at Boys Town — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a heart-centered conversation on bullying, crisis response, and the transformative power of community. From his military service to leading one of the most trusted youth hotlines in the country, Oscar shares how gratitude, self-awareness, and...
What if the secret to career success wasn’t ambition, but emotional intelligence and gratitude?
Justin Wright — viral influencer, executive coach, and leadership strategist — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a transformative conversation on how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the practice of gratitude helped him rise above toxic workplaces and build a purpose-driven career.
From mindset shifts to mentorship, Justin shares pr...
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