Your Daily Chocolate

Patty Deutsche
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Tired of all the negativity and bad news in the world? This brief weekly podcast will boost your mood. With funny stories, clean jokes and interviews with people who will inspire you — it’s like a bite of chocolate… feels good and it's good for you!

  1. Aug 3

    Hope Filled Cafe: Inclusive Employment for Young Adults with Autism with Andrea Ratfield

    Today on Your Daily Chocolate, Patty interviews Andrea Ratfield, a Delta pilot, single mom, and founder/executive director of Hope Filled Cafe, a biblically rooted nonprofit in Minneapolis creating meaningful, sensory-friendly employment for young adults with autism and cognitive disabilities. Andrea shares how her son’s diagnosis and a Delta airport tour program for families and adults with special needs revealed the “falling off the cliff” gap after age 22 and the 80–85% unemployment/underemployment rate for this population.  She explains launching the nonprofit in late 2023, raising over $75,000, and operating a colorful, non-motorized mobile cafe serving organic smoothies, cold brew lattes, and simple treats staffed by team members with autism, cognitive disabilities, Down syndrome. Andrea discusses hands-on training, the biggest need being fundraising, hopes for a future brick-and-mortar cafe, and how faith, determination, and Lean Startup principles guide her work. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Meet Andrea Ratfield 02:07 Hope Filled Cafe Mission 02:53 Airport Tours to Advocacy 04:14 The 22 Cliff and Jobs Gap 06:28 Calling and Launch Story 08:13 Mobile Venue Menu 09:53 Hiring Training Funding 12:05 Heartwarming Impact Stories 16:16 Faith and Resilience Roots 19:06 From Government to Skies 19:49 Post 9/11 Pilot Push 20:35 Faith Driven Balance 21:22 Co Parenting Logistics 22:35 No Regrets FBI CIA 23:01 Dark Times Stronger Faith 24:18 Scaling the Cafe Mission 26:05 Rapid Fire Favorites 29:10 Chocolate Talk and Farewell 31:16 Host Wrap Up

    Hope Filled Cafe: Inclusive Employment for Young Adults with Autism with Andrea Ratfield

  2. Jul 13

    NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore on Faith and Perseverance

    Today Patty interviews NASA astronaut and retired US Navy Captain Butch Wilmore about his book ‘Stuck in Space’ and the Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight that became a 10-month stay on the International Space Station instead of 9–10 days. Butch describes facing closed doors in football and naval aviation, relying on determination, prayer, and scripture, and how being assigned the A-7 Corsair—despite not wanting it—led to Desert Storm, test pilot school selection, and a NASA application that stood out.  He recounts a spacewalk moment seeing his reflection and the awe of Earth from orbit. Wilmore explains Starliner thruster failures near docking, the risk of not docking, intensive simulator training, and how his faith removed fear and provided contentment.  Website: https://www.butchwilmore.com  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Meet Butch Wilmore 01:17 Determination and Faith 04:08 Football Setbacks 04:34 Navy Training Curveball 06:22 A-7 Lesson in Trust 08:05 Steady Emotions and Purpose 09:57 Becoming an Astronaut 13:02 NASA Interviews and Selection 14:46 Spacewalk Mirror Moment 18:32 Stuck in Space Book 20:51 Starliner Thruster Crisis 23:28 Thrusters Failing Fast 24:45 Backup Mode Decision 25:12 Faith Under Pressure 28:06 Truth Over Feelings 30:52 Leadership for Crew 31:32 Leaving NASA Next Steps 35:36 Why He Published Book 36:38 Where to Get Book 37:29 Rapid Fire Fun 40:49 Host Wrap Up

    NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore on Faith and Perseverance

  3. Jun 8

    Life-Saving Sea Search and Rescue With Dr. Dr. Rob Yonover

    Today Patty welcomes Dr. Rob Yonover, a Hawaii-based PhD geochemist and volcanologist, big-wave surfer, and inventor of the See Rescue Streamer, a long, segmented orange visual marker designed to make people easier to spot during ocean and wilderness search and rescue. Rob explains the 1985 origin of the idea after a tense flight over open water, his biomimicry-inspired design, and why the streamer is battery-free, continuous, and redeployable compared with flares, smoke, or dye.  He discusses military approvals and real-world rescues in Afghanistan and a local diving incident, plus features like reflectors, chem lights, and FLIR visibility for night and covert use. He shares lessons from Shark Tank, media outreach, consumer pricing, and mentions other survival inventions, volcanology interests, books, and caregiving experience. Connect with Rob: Web: www.SeeRescueStreamer.com X: https://x.com/seerescue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeeRescueStreamer IG: @SeeRescueStreamer Email: military@SeeRescueStreamer.com Email: info@SeeRescueStreamer.com Episode Highlights: 00:00 Survival Stories Setup 00:27 Meet Dr Rob Yonover 01:36 Origin of the Streamer 02:43 Biomimicry Design Breakthrough 04:27 Military Testing and Approval 07:34 Shark Tank Reality Check 09:52 Media Hustle and Outreach 13:24 Consumer Market and Pricing 15:26 Covert Tech FLIR and SpaceX 18:52 Auto Deploy and Mandates 21:48 Volcano Passion and Adventures 23:41 Explosive Volcanoes and Caldera Facts 24:33 Survival Inventions Rundown 24:59 Gore-Tex Desalinator Explained 26:08 Surface Area Breakthrough 27:21 Weird Everyday Fixes 28:41 Chocolate Coconut Oil Hack 32:00 Books Caregiving and Health 34:01 Inventor Advice and Mindset 36:14 Rapid Fire Surfing Stories 38:21 Fishing Ethics and Big Catches

    Life-Saving Sea Search and Rescue With Dr. Dr. Rob Yonover

  4. May 11

    Bringing Positivity via Chart-Topping Music with Christian Rapper David Paul Brooks

    Today on Your Daily Chocolate, Patty interviews Christian rapper and motivational speaker David Paul Brooks, whose single “Undefeated 3.0” hit #1 on the National Radio Hits AC40 chart. Brooks shares his mission to give youth positive, faith-based alternatives to negative music, shaped by raising two sons and by his mother’s church foundation.  He discusses his Grammy- and Dove-winning group DOC splitting due to life changes, rebuilding as an independent artist, and collaborating with Bootsy Collins’ circle. Brooks explains his singles-first strategy leading to multiple #1 songs and the Undefeated album tied to a book and upcoming three-song mini-movie addressing child trafficking, the Me Too movement, and peer pressure. He describes the animated film “Power in the Name Of,”  Party in the Park outreach honoring first responders with giveaways, and his “No Bad Days” book and TikTok show. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Meet David Paul Brooks 01:29 Mission for Youth 02:57 Role Models and Roots 04:07 From Group to Solo 05:30 Starting Over Indie 07:27 Chart Topping Breakthrough 09:37 Why Release an Album 10:32 Undefeated Book and Movie 12:07 Power in the Name Of 16:57 Faith in Music Today 19:07 Accountability Matters 20:12 Party In The Park 22:42 Giveaways That Change Lives 24:00 Concert Ministry Impact 26:10 Leading With Love 28:18 No Bad Days Mindset 30:54 Rapid Fire Questions 34:04 Closing And Next Episode

    Bringing Positivity via Chart-Topping Music with Christian Rapper David Paul Brooks

  5. Apr 27

    Mark Steven Porro on Caregiving Humor and His Memoir “A Cup of Tea on the Commode”

    Today Patty welcomes Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native who spent 28 years in Hollywood, to discuss his bestselling, award-winning debut memoir, A Cup of Tea on the Commode, The book is about caring for his mother during the final three and a half years of her life after a near-death experience in 2011.  He explains the title’s origin from a daily bedside commode routine that included his mother’s favorite tea, and shares how hospice taught him hands-on caregiving tasks such as treating bed sores, changing diapers, sponge bathing, and managing stress. Porro describes using humor to handle difficult moments, recounts stories about both parents, and notes a caregiver health crisis that led to emergency surgeries. He also talks about creating the organic snack brand Grandpa Po’s Originals, life in the south of France, and an upcoming second book focused on his father. Find out more about Mark below: Choose your favorite bookstore to order Our website Our Facebook page Instagram TikTok Our YouTube channel Episode Highlights: 00:00 Meet Mark Porro 01:04 Title Meaning Explained 01:54 From Notes to Memoir 02:38 Hospice Care Lessons 04:46 Not a How To Book 06:32 Humor as Medicine 09:14 Dad Stories and Dignity 12:58 Why Mark Became Caregiver 16:47 Caregiver Burnout Warning 18:37 Third Emergency Recovery 18:58 Wild Hospital Meds 20:16 Accidental Nonprofits Story 21:11 Grandpa Poes Origins 23:11 Flavors And Factory 25:03 Mantras And Burnout 25:35 Screenplay And Next Book 27:08 Awards And Reader Letters 28:24 Life In France 30:15 Wine Actor Chocolate Picks 32:56 Wrap Up And Next Guest

    Mark Steven Porro on Caregiving Humor and His Memoir “A Cup of Tea on the Commode”

  6. Apr 13

    Tenacity, Fear of Failure, and His New Book Tenacious with Scott Scovill

    Today Patty welcomes Nashville-based country singer, award-winning videographer, and video director Scott Scovill to talk about his new book, Tenacious, which features Scovill’s stories and insights from 17 notable collaborators including country artists, an astronaut, and an Olympian. Scott defines tenacity as the inner fortitude to keep going despite obstacles in front of and inside you, emphasizing overcoming fear of failure by taking the first step toward a dream.  He discusses mentorship, surrounding yourself with supportive people (including authors through books), and lessons like “there’s more than one way around the barn,” illustrated by a detour job that led to touring opportunities. Scott also shares surprising contributor moments, his late-start singing career that led to opening for Brad Paisley internationally, and his early involvement helping Paisley and Kim Williams-Paisley launch The Store, a dignity-centered free grocery store model in Nashville. Find out more and connect with Scott below: www.tenaciousbook.comwww.scottscovill.comwww.mootv.comwww.thesteelmill.comwww.moocreativemedia.comwww.centerstaging.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.scovill/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scottscovill X: https://x.com/scottscovill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottscovillcreativeEpisode Highlights: 00:00 Meet Scott Scovill 01:15 Defining Tenacity 02:28 Fear of Failure 04:09 Why Write Tenacious 06:22 Mentors and Your Team 09:31 U2 Tour Hustle 12:23 More Than One Way 13:14 Detours to Success 17:09 Quotes From Contributors 19:17 Astronauts and Awe 23:18 Finding Your Voice 25:43 Touring With Brad 28:26 The Store Charity 34:14 Rolling Off the Board 35:17 New Songs and Dark Times 37:57 Rapid Fire Round

    Tenacity, Fear of Failure, and His New Book Tenacious with Scott Scovill

  7. Mar 30

    Escaping a Family Cult and Reclaiming Faith, Fatherhood, and Freedom with Peter Young

    Today Patty interviews author and former sports broadcaster Peter Young about his memoir, Stop the Tall Man, Save the Tiger, detailing how he married into a small, hidden cult led by “Uncle Robert” (Robert Booty). Over two decades, Robert used secrecy, isolation, and spiritual manipulation—claiming to be a gatekeeper to salvation—to control Paige, her parents, and eventually Peter, fueling parental alienation and a divorce in which Peter was portrayed as “the devil.”  Peter describes how family support, faith, and a court-appointed guardian's report identifying severe parental alienation and cult influence helped expose the abuse, leading to the three youngest children returning to live with him. He shares key lessons: keep Christ at the center of marriage, maintain strong fellowship and communication, and remember salvation precedes sanctification, plus warning signs of cult leaders. Peter also talks about his basketball-themed novels The Blue Team and Wardrobe of the Wolf, with East of Ashton forthcoming. website: www.authorpeteryoung.com Facebook page: Author Peter Young Instagram: peterbyoung Episode Highlights: 00:00 Meet Peter Young 02:21 How He Married In 04:53 Red Flags After 9 11 06:37 Gatekeeper To Salvation 09:19 Isolation And Secrecy 11:31 What The Cult Leader Wanted 13:56 Legacy And Surrogacy 15:20 Divorce And Rock Bottom 17:09 First Steps Toward Clarity 18:18 Breaking Free and Reaching Out 18:56 Robert Rewrites the Marriage 20:24 Kids Turned Against Dad 21:27 Guardian Ad Litem Turning Point 23:30 Shunning Rebecca the Warning Sign 24:41 Single Dad and Hope for Healing 26:51 Book Lessons and Cult Red Flags 30:23 Other Books and Where to Buy 31:46 Rapid Fire Q and Closing 34:51 Host Wrap Up and Next Season

    Escaping a Family Cult and Reclaiming Faith, Fatherhood, and Freedom with Peter Young

  8. Mar 16

    Packets of Hope: Turning Bullying into a Global Life Skills Curriculum with Jill Chalsty

    On today's show, Patty welcomes Jill Chalsty and talks about how being bullied in middle school led her to help create Overcoming Obstacles, a free K–12 life skills curriculum now used in nearly 200 countries and reaching about 180 million children. Jill explains the program’s focus on skills like asking for help, communication, conflict resolution, goal setting, problem solving, and especially decision making, and notes updates to address cyberbullying.  She and Patty discuss her free book, Packets of Hope, and how, after losing her husband and facing cancer, she took a five-month world cruise delivering letters and materials to Ministries of Education to drive schools to the Overcoming Obstacles website, leading to responses including a planned Tagalog translation. She shares favorite cruising moments, challenges onboard, and her plans for more books and travel. Find out more and connect with Jill at the links below: Packets of Hope |  Overcoming Obstacles Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedIn Episode highlights: 00:00 Meet Jill Chaste 01:01 Bullying to Purpose 03:27 Life Skills Toolkit 05:29 Students Changed Forever 06:58 Full Circle Hospital Story 09:19 Cyberbullying Today 10:15 World Cruise With Purpose 13:35 Packets Not Envelopes 15:20 Resilience Through Setbacks 16:46 Breakthroughs and Translations 18:26 Travel Log With Purpose 19:16 Free Book Big Impact 20:07 Most Vital Life Skill 21:31 Cancer Joy And Service 23:17 Next Journeys And Routes 24:18 Cruise Rapid Fire 25:53 Quotes Love And Smiles 28:28 Chocolate Stories And Cadbury 30:13 Final Thanks And Wrap

    Packets of Hope: Turning Bullying into a Global Life Skills Curriculum with Jill Chalsty
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Tired of all the negativity and bad news in the world? This brief weekly podcast will boost your mood. With funny stories, clean jokes and interviews with people who will inspire you — it’s like a bite of chocolate… feels good and it's good for you!

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  • Creator
    Patty Deutsche
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Patty Deutsche
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    Your Daily Chocolate