"Spirit of Gratitude" Podcast hosted by YoggNation

Yogesh Patel
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Mental Health
  • Weekly

What if how you see adversity is what holds you back?Welcome to The Spirit of Gratitude, where we explore how to turn stress into strength and pain into purpose. Every week, you’ll hear real stories of resilience — from people who’ve faced the hard stuff and found a way through it.Because resilience isn’t about avoiding pain. It’s about reframing it.Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s grit. It’s survival.Yeah, life sucks sometimes. No filters, no fake positivity. But that’s where gratitude shows up; not to fix everything, but to help you see it differently. It’s how the heavy stuff turns into fuel, and stress turns into strength. This is where our dialogue sparks in this podcast.Watch or listen on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn — all @YoggNation.Subscribe now and start seeing adversity differently.

  1. 1d ago

    What Skills Will Keep You Relevant in an AI World?

    AI is changing the future of work, but how do you stay ahead without getting caught up in the fear? Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist Rob Meinhardt joins us to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping careers, education, and opportunity. He shares his perspective on the coming changes in higher education, the skills worth developing, and why adaptability matters more than ever. We also get into gratitude, meditation, parenting, and how small daily habits can strengthen your mindset when the future feels uncertain. 🧠 What you will learn: How AI could reshape jobs and higher educationWhy adaptability and human skills will matterHow meditation and gratitude build resilienceHow to protect your focus in a world full of distractions 🔑 Key takeaways: Don't let fear dictate your next moveStay curious and keep building new skillsGratitude can change how you handle pressureUse technology wisely without losing your humanity Listen now to Rob Meinhardt on AI, the future of work, gratitude, and staying adaptable through change. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations that turn uncertainty into opportunities for growth.

    What Skills Will Keep You Relevant in an AI World?

  2. Oct 27

    Want Young Men to Succeed? Start With Vision and Values

    Why do some boys thrive while others struggle to find their way? Troy Kemp, CEO of Prep Public Schools, shares how his journey from migrant worker to education leader shaped his approach to raising resilient young men. He explains why trust, accountability, and belonging matter more than simply telling boys what to do, and what parents and educators often overlook. From mentorship and faith to social media and the power of second chances, Troy challenges us to rethink how we help boys grow into confident leaders. 🧠 What you will learn: How mentorship shapes young menWhy belonging builds trust and accountabilityHow to help boys navigate distractions and failureWhy purpose matters more than motivation alone🔑 Key takeaways: Strong relationships create lasting changeBoys need clear standards and people who believe in themFailure can become a turning pointSometimes, one second chance changes everythingListen now to Troy Kemp on leadership, mentorship, and raising resilient young men. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations about growth, character, and resilience.

    Want Young Men to Succeed? Start With Vision and Values

  3. Oct 20

    A Cancer Survivor Explains How Faith And Community Make Resilience Possible

    How do you find strength when life takes a turn you never expected? Austin-based philanthropist Fayruz Benyousef shares her journey through Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 16 and a later breast cancer diagnosis. She opens up about the realities of survivorship, the pressure to stay positive, and how faith, supportive communities, and taking life one day at a time helped her navigate uncertainty. Her experiences also shaped her commitment to service, showing how compassion and small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. 🧠 What you will learn: How to build resilience through illness and uncertaintyWhy cancer survivorship involves more than physical recoveryHow faith, community, and support help during difficult seasonsHow everyday acts of service can create lasting impact 🔑 Key takeaways: You can keep moving forward without feeling positive every dayYour body deserves care, attention, and compassionAccepting support is a strength, not a weaknessGiving back can start with a simple act of kindness Listen now to Fayruz Benyousef’s story of cancer, resilience, gratitude, and the power of service. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations about finding strength and purpose through life’s hardest moments.

    A Cancer Survivor Explains How Faith And Community Make Resilience Possible

  4. Oct 13

    Hard Times Change You. What Happens When Gratitude Leads the Way?

    A strong team isn’t built by having the best people. It’s built by making better decisions together. Professor Ricardo Valerdi, engineer, sports scientist, and University of Arizona professor, shares how leadership, trust, and team culture shape decision making. Drawing from his book, The Five Tool Team, he explains why complementary strengths matter, how data and intuition work together, and what separates a group of people from a team that delivers results. We also explore his FLASH method for better decisions and how his nonprofit, Science of Sport, uses baseball to teach STEM skills and numeracy to students. 🧠 What you will learn: How to build teams with complementary strengthsWhy participation creates buy-in and accountabilityHow to use the FLASH method for better decisionsWhy data needs human judgment to guide the future🔑 Key takeaways: Trust grows through follow-through and honest communicationAccountability means owning your decisions, even when outcomes are uncertainLearning from setbacks helps teams improve fasterBetter teamwork starts with understanding what each person bringsListen now to Professor Ricardo Valerdi on leadership, teamwork, trust, and decision-making. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations that turn real-world challenges into practical lessons for growth.

    Hard Times Change You. What Happens When Gratitude Leads the Way?

  5. Sep 29

    Can Gratitude Really Help You Turn Adversity Into Success?

    Sometimes the hardest seasons of life become the moments that shape us most. In this personal episode, we explore why Spirit of Gratitude was created and how adversity, resilience, and gratitude became the heart of YoggNation. From a daughter navigating Tourette syndrome and severe bullying to finding comfort through writing, these experiences show how strength can grow in the moments no one sees. We also talk about gratitude through health challenges, family, faith, and the support systems that carry us forward. Plus, we share the new YoggNation rebrand and the five pillars behind it: courage, resilience, appreciation, awareness, and humility. 🧠 What you will learn: How adversity can shape resilience and personal growthWhy gratitude can become a powerful mindset during difficult seasonsHow kindness and awareness can change the way we see othersThe meaning behind Yog Nation’s new five pillars 🔑 Key takeaways: Resilience is often built quietly, long before anyone sees itGratitude can help us move forward through uncertaintyYou never know what someone else may be carryingGrowth does not require perfection, just the willingness to keep moving Listen now for a personal look at gratitude, resilience, family, faith, and the experiences that shaped Spirit of Gratitude. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations about finding strength, purpose, and growth through adversity.

  6. Sep 22

    The Secret to Performing When the Pressure Is On

    Pressure often shows up when something really matters to you. Elite performance coach Seth Pepper joins us to break down what happens in the mind and body when the stakes get high. We explore the difference between pressure and stress, why discomfort can fuel growth, and how Seth’s own journey toward the Olympics shaped his approach to resilience and mental toughness. The conversation gets practical with tools for managing nervousness, reducing resistance, staying present, and performing without being consumed by the outcome. 🧠 What you will learn: The difference between pressure and stressHow resistance can impact performanceWhy reframing nervousness can change your mindsetPractical tools to stay calm and focused under pressure🔑 Key takeaways: Pressure often means something meaningful is at stakeDiscomfort can be part of growthFocus on the process instead of the outcomeSmall shifts in posture, gratitude, and perspective can change your state Listen now to Seth Pepper on performance psychology, resilience, mental toughness, and handling pressure. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations that turn pressure into opportunities for growth.

    The Secret to Performing When the Pressure Is On

  7. Sep 15

    Winning Isn’t the Goal — Here’s What Great Coaches Teach

    Championship teams are built long before they ever step onto the field. Coach Mike Candrea, one of the most accomplished leaders in Division I sports and a longtime force behind University of Arizona softball and Team USA, shares what it really takes to build a championship culture. From an elbow injury that changed his career to growing softball into a nationally recognized sport, Coach Candrea explains why relationships, trust, character, and consistency matter most. He also opens up about mental health in youth sports, social media pressure, failure, grief, faith, and finding balance beyond winning. 🧠 What you will learn: How trust and relationships build stronger teamsWhy culture starts with character and accountabilityHow to handle pressure and control the controllablesWhy failing forward builds resilience🔑 Key takeaways: Coach the person first, then the athleteFocus on what you can controlStrong cultures make tough conversations easierSuccess is about growth, balance, and impactListen now to Coach Mike Candrea on leadership, coaching, resilience, and building championship teams. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations that turn real experiences into practical lessons for growth.

    Winning Isn’t the Goal — Here’s What Great Coaches Teach

  8. Sep 8

    What Do Difficult Times Teach Us About Leadership?

    What happens when a company goes from rapid growth to survival mode, and how do leaders keep people together when everything is uncertain? Tom shares lessons from navigating a major dot-com era collapse, including difficult decisions around layoffs, crisis communication, company culture, and rebuilding trust. He explains why honest leadership matters most when the news is difficult, and how the same principles of resilience and accountability apply to your career, team, and everyday life. 🧠 What you will learn: How leaders can communicate clearly during layoffs and major business challengesWhy transparency, respect, and strong support can protect company cultureHow 90-day goals and consistent habits build confidence and momentumWhich skills will matter most as AI continues changing the workplace 🔑 Key takeaways: Hard decisions become easier to navigate when leaders communicate with honesty and empathyCareer resilience comes from building skills before you need themAI may change jobs, but reasoning, creativity, ethics, and people skills remain valuableTrust is built through consistent actions, especially during difficult moments Listen now to Tom’s perspective on crisis management, leadership, company culture, career resilience, and the future of work. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations that turn real-world challenges into practical lessons for growth.

    What Do Difficult Times Teach Us About Leadership?
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What if how you see adversity is what holds you back?Welcome to The Spirit of Gratitude, where we explore how to turn stress into strength and pain into purpose. Every week, you’ll hear real stories of resilience — from people who’ve faced the hard stuff and found a way through it.Because resilience isn’t about avoiding pain. It’s about reframing it.Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s grit. It’s survival.Yeah, life sucks sometimes. No filters, no fake positivity. But that’s where gratitude shows up; not to fix everything, but to help you see it differently. It’s how the heavy stuff turns into fuel, and stress turns into strength. This is where our dialogue sparks in this podcast.Watch or listen on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn — all @YoggNation.Subscribe now and start seeing adversity differently.

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