You have two options in life: Let it harden you. Or let it free you. In this raw and reflective episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I explore the truth that life isn’t here to be controlled—it’s here to be lived. Fully. Honestly. Bravely. You’ll learn how to use life’s most uncomfortable moments to soften the ego, dissolve the need for control, and come back to the only true source of security: your inner world. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why everything external i...

You don’t exist outside of relationship. Whether it’s romantic, platonic, familial, or even your relationship with time, money, or your own body—every relationship reflects something back to you. And that reflection? It’s your greatest opportunity for growth. In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I explore why relationships are the greatest spiritual mirror—and how the way we respond to others reveals who we truly are. If you’ve ever felt reactive, triggered, or stuck in ...

Think complaining is harmless? Think again. In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, we explore what really happens when we complain—from how it rewires our brain and nervous system to how it shapes the energy we send into the world. Rooted in neuroscience, energy work, and presence-based mindset tools, this episode unpacks how chronic complaining becomes a loop—one that blocks our growth, fuels stress, and subtly pulls us out of gratitude. 🎙 You’ll learn: &...

Most people think success comes from motivation. But what if it actually comes from your will? In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, we explore the power of your will—not just to take action, but to rest, to pause, to keep going when comfort calls your name. Rooted in yoga and inspired by teachings from Yogananda, this episode dives into how will is the bridge between who you’ve been and who you want to be. 🎙 You’ll learn: • Why willpower matters mo...

We hear it all the time: “Mind-body-soul balance.” But what does that actually mean—and more importantly, how do we live it? In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how I spent years jumping from one modality to the next—mindset work, spiritual practice, somatic healing—before realizing that true transformation doesn’t come from picking a lane. It comes from integration. You’ll learn: • Why growth isn’t just mindset, body work, or spirituality—it’s all thr...

You can read every book, attend every workshop, and follow every wellness guru—and still feel stuck. That’s because transformation doesn’t come from knowing more. It comes from integration. In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how learning to actually live the work—not just study it—completely changed my healing journey. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by personal growth, stuck in awareness, or like you’re “doing all the right things” but nothing’s shif...

You can’t heal what you don’t see. You can’t shift what you’re not aware of. And you can’t become the person you want to be without first becoming aware of who you are right now. In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how awareness was the catalyst for my biggest personal transformation—and why it’s the foundation of any real change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, reactive, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will show you how building self-awareness is the ...

Discomfort might not be glamorous—but it’s one of the most powerful tools for personal growth. In this episode, I share why I intentionally seek discomfort through cold plunges, hot/cold therapy, meditation, and workouts—and how gratitude helps me move through it all with more clarity, inner strength, and presence. You’ll hear: • Why discomfort is a gateway to growth, self-trust, and resilience • How I use gratitude to shift my mindset in difficult moments • My...

How do you know when you're becoming the person you want to be? In this episode, I share something deeply personal—the four commandments I live by. These aren’t rules I found in a book. They’re truths I’ve discovered over years of self-inquiry, spiritual practice, and lived experience. These four behaviors—Be Grateful. Be Humble. Be Kind. And Live.—are how I measure alignment in my life. When I’m embodying these, I know I’m not performing or chasing. I’m grounded. Present. Me. &...

This phrase—“Curiosity Over Expectation”—has quietly but profoundly reshaped my life, and I’m kicking off Season 3 of the Gratitude & Growth podcast by diving deep into it. In this episode, I share how this mindset has become my personal motto, and how choosing curiosity instead of clinging to expectations has transformed my mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual life. You’ll hear: How expectations limit our joy, creativity, and connectionWhy curiosity has been my greatest teac...

In this special season two finale, we’re diving into the importance of honoring the cycles and phases of life. Just like nature, with its seasons—spring, summer, fall, winter—we as human beings also go through our own cycles. Whether it’s the 28-day hormonal cycle, the ebb and flow of creativity, or the push and pull between masculine and feminine energies, everything in life has a rhythm. In this episode, I open up about my own journey of learning to honor the season I’m in, especially when ...

In this special episode of the Gratitude & Growth Podcast, recorded live from Creation Entertainment’s “Trek to Vegas” in Las Vegas, I sit down and interview the legendary actor and one of my cast mates on Star Trek: Discovery, Doug Jones. Known for his iconic roles in Star Trek: Discovery, Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Hocus Pocus, and more, Doug shares deeply personal insights about the origins of his kindness and empathy. We discuss how his upbringing influenced ...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into the transformative effects of the month-long gratitude challenge I led on social media back in May. I share the key takeaways from participants, including immediate mindset shifts, the empowerment of realizing perspective as a choice, and the peace found through specific gratitude exercises. I also reflect on my own insights and personal growth experienced during the challenge the struggles I faced, the mental rewiring I...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast we dive into the Power of Silence, and I share my insights from spending 11 days at the Bali Silent Retreat. I detail my honest and personal journey of where I was before I went to the retreat, how the time in silence affected me, the lessons learned, and my conversations with Patricia, one of the co-founders of the Bali Silent Retreat. The episode dives into themes such as the importance of listening, the impact of removing distractions,...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast we explore the essential roles of self-care and rest, two practices that are vital for maintaining balance and avoiding burnout. There’s a difference between self-care, which involves activities that nurture and rejuvenate, and rest, which is about shutting down stimulation to find mental clarity and peace. We live in a world that moves very fast, if we don’t take time to prioritize ourselves and our rest, we can get stuck on a mental ham...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Ian Tyson (@Iantyson) and talk about finding gratitude in grief. We have a very open and vulnerable conversation about the loss we have experienced in our lives (Ian losing his mom when he was very young and me losing my dad in my early 20s) and how gratitude has shown us a way of accepting and navigating it. Ian is a motivational speaker for 30+ years, the author of “Hooray for Everything! The Optimist Manifesto” and, my...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into our Level of Tolerance: what it is, how to set it, and how to maintain it while still offering others Unconditional Love. This was something I struggled with for a long time – I always lowered my level of tolerance when I was put in situations with people that did not match it. My people-pleaser tendencies would come out and I would end up letting myself down (and lowering my level of Tolerance) because I thought that is...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Michelle Argyris and we dive into everything Breathwork. Michelle is the founder of Windtuition Wellness. She is a Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Practitioner, Energetic Intuitive, and above all, a dear friend of mine that has been on a similar journey as I these last few years. Breathwork is a modality that has changed both our lives and healed us immensely. Michelle and I dive into our personal stories ar...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Dr. Natasha Kovacevic and we dive into Neuroplasticity, Emotional Regulation, the Subconscious Mind, Mental Hygiene, the (scientifically proved) importance of nature on the brain and SO much more! This was a mind blowing (ha ha) interview for me. Dr. Natasha Kovacevic is a computational neuroscientist and serves as the founder of xSensa Labs and holds the position of Senior Director of Precision Psychiatry at Advanced Bra...

This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into Presence, Awareness & The Seat of the Observer. All these words and concepts we hear across the Mind, Body, Soul spectrum, the personal development world, the spiritual community -- that sound different, but I think are actually talking about the same thing! I talk about what Presence is for me, exercises I use to build my presence (or rather, just turn my mind off and enter the present moment), and my overall, never-ending, jour...