"Spirit of Gratitude" Podcast hosted by YoggNation

Yogesh Patel
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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.

  1. Can Mastering Your Emotions and Words Truly Change Your Life?

    1D AGO

    Can Mastering Your Emotions and Words Truly Change Your Life?

    What if being stuck isn’t about answers but about having a safe place to ask better questions?  Amber and Austin, founders of Suivera, share how their global community helps people explore self-awareness, healing, and growth. Their story begins with real challenges; a back injury that changed career plans, navigating cancer during pregnancy, and learning that inner alignment often comes before lasting change. 🧠 What you will learn: How words shape reality and energyWhy gratitude works best as a daily practicePractical ways to quiet your inner criticHow “heartstorm before brainstorm” fuels better decisions🔑 Key takeaways: Mastery is about how quickly you can shift, not perfectionPresence and awareness turn anxiety into actionGratitude and love as first questions create momentum from the inside outListen now to Amber and Austin’s insights on alignment, focus, and meaningful action. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for practical tools to lead with clarity and heart.

    36 min
  2. What Can a Former Police Officer Teach Schools About Safety and Gifted Education?

    MAR 3

    What Can a Former Police Officer Teach Schools About Safety and Gifted Education?

    What if the same skills used to calm a tense moment on a city street could reshape how students learn and grow in school? Dr. Michael D. Butts, former Cincinnati police officer, educator, and Arizona school board member, shares how service, gratitude, and fairness can help unlock potential in every classroom.  Influenced by a family legacy connected to civil rights leader Ralph David Abernathy, Dr. Butts explains how values rooted in dignity and opportunity continue to guide his work in education today. 🧠 What you will learn: How service-based leadership from policing can strengthen school cultureWhy gifted and talented students still need challenge, mentorship, and supportHow universal screening in early grades helps identify potential across all communitiesPractical approaches schools use to address bullying, cyberbullying, and student well being🔑 Key takeaways: One caring advocate can change the direction of a student’s lifeClear communication and empathy build trust between schools and familiesHigh expectations work best when paired with strong support systemsGratitude and teamwork between parents and educators strengthen entire communitiesListen now to Dr. Michael D. Butts perspective on leadership, education, and opportunity. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations that turn life lessons into tools you can use today.

    39 min
  3. How Did a 14-Year-Old Build a Movement of Gratitude and Service?

    FEB 24

    How Did a 14-Year-Old Build a Movement of Gratitude and Service?

    If a five-year-old can start a movement, what’s stopping the rest of us?  Trent, 14, founder of TrentCares, and his mom, Melissa, share how a simple birthday wish to help people experiencing homelessness became a thriving nonprofit feeding hundreds in Phoenix. What you will learn: How gratitude and courage turn small acts into real changeWays to lead and organize a team at any ageStrategies for keeping service projects sustainable and meaningfulParenting approaches that nurture responsibility, resilience, and heartKey takeaways: Taking the first step matters more than waiting for perfect timingConsistent action builds lasting impactEncouragement fuels growth more than criticismLeadership is about serving others, not titlesListen now to Trent and Melissa’s story of everyday courage and impact.  Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for practical lessons you can apply today.

    34 min
  4. Why Values Based Strategy Drives Long Term Success

    FEB 17

    Why Values Based Strategy Drives Long Term Success

    What if long-term success is less about visibility and more about values done consistently well? Patricia, a leader at the Anthem Awards, breaks down how purpose driven strategy helps organizations grow trust, attract support, and scale meaningful work over time. 🧠 What you will learn: How values based strategy strengthens credibility and decision-makingWhat judges actually look for when evaluating impact and outcomesWhy clear intent and measurable results matter more than hypeHow recognition helps nonprofits, brands, and creators unlock momentum🔑Key takeaways: Values guide better strategy under pressureRecognition works when impact is real and provableTrust compounds faster than attentionGratitude and appreciation sustain long-term missionsListen now for practical insight on building success that lasts. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YogNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for conversations focused on purpose, leadership, and impact.

    32 min
  5. What Happens When You Strip the Noise From Drama?

    FEB 10

    What Happens When You Strip the Noise From Drama?

    What happens when a conflict-averse novelist realizes their stories are too peaceful to move anyone?  This episode traces a creative turning point, where avoiding tension on the page mirrors avoiding tension in life, and shows how meaningful conflict can deepen both storytelling and self-understanding. What you will learn: Why inner conflict matters more than loud arguments in fictionHow personal habits quietly shape creative workA practical way to add tension without losing a gentle voiceHow desire, belief, and obstacle drive scenes forwardWhy writing from inside the character changes everythingKey takeaways: Conflict does not mean chaos. It means choiceSilence can hold as much power as confrontationStories grow stronger when comfort steps asideTradeoffs reveal values in fiction and in lifeListen now for a thoughtful conversation on creativity, conflict, and the courage to let stories and people struggle honestly.  Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more episodes that turn insight into practice.

    8 min
  6. You Have Three Minutes to Live – What Do You Do?

    FEB 3

    You Have Three Minutes to Live – What Do You Do?

    What does resilience look like when the future shrinks to three minutes?  A witness to the siege of Sarajevo shares how survival became a daily decision shaped by loss, instinct, and human connection under constant threat. 🧠 What you will learn: How extreme loss can create calm in moments of dangerWhy survival depends on community, not isolationHow art, humor, and culture regulate fear during crisisWhat real resilience looks like when choice and time disappear🗝️ Key takeaways: Fear lives in the body, but meaning steadies the mindBelonging turns survival into purposeCulture is not a luxury in crisis; it is oxygenListen now to this powerful conversation on resilience, war, and the bonds that keep people alive.  Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for stories that show how humanity endures when everything else falls away.

    7 min

  7. JAN 27

    How to Find New Opportunities After a “No”

    What if the “wrong” path is the one that builds your strength?  This episode follows a future NFL player who was told to quit football, nearly joined The Miracles, and still found his way to the league by choosing momentum over waiting for permission. 🧠 What you will learn: Why talent is not the same as opportunityHow gymnastics builds NFL-level balance and explosivenessWhy reps matter more than being “ready”How to keep pushing when systems don’t see you🔑 Key takeaways: Momentum beats waiting for the perfect momentSkills transfer across sports when you stay disciplinedThe right coach can change your trajectoryListen now to this story of grit, nontraditional routes, and refusing to quit. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more conversations that prove the path matters as much as the destination.

    6 min
  8. Gratitude Feels Impossible When You’re Hurting, Why Is That?

    JAN 20

    Gratitude Feels Impossible When You’re Hurting, Why Is That?

    What if gratitude is not just a feeling, but the strategy that keeps you moving when everything else feels loud and unstable?  In this episode, we share the real story behind the show’s reset and how gratitude became the guiding principle when growth felt messy and motivation wavered. 🧠 What you will learn: How gratitude helps you stay steady when metrics don’t match the effortWhy gratitude is a clear message that attracts the right audienceHow gratitude reshapes your mindset from chasing to servingWhy showing up with authenticity builds trust faster than content volume🔑 Key takeaways: Gratitude turns pressure into progressClarity grows when you commit to one central messageConsistency matters more than a perfect performanceCommunity forms when you invite people in with honestyWatch on YouTube or subscribe to YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast for more stories that prove gratitude is a practice, not a mood.

    24 min
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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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