It's OK If You're Struggling - Sarah Stites (ep. 904)

Kushal Choksi is an investment analyst-turned-entrepreneur, 9/11 survivor, and author.His book chronicles his narrow escape from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and the emotional journey towards redemption that followed.Managing to narrowly escape, he witnessed the magnitude of death and destruction up close and was plunged into lengthy depression where he found himself believing life was meaningless.Today, Kushal and his wife run Elements Truffles, a New York-based artisanal chocolate company built on values of Ayurveda, sustainability, giving back and ethical trade.Resources:The book: https://www.amazon.com/Wing-Prayer-Spirituality-reluctant-curious/dp/0143451677/Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/Twitter: http://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: http://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/What's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this anniversary interview, Dr. John DeMartini shared:1.How his mom’s love and appreciation helped him finish his education & fulfil his dream of becoming a global teacher2.The difference between deeply, meaningful grace vs. superficial gratitude3.About expanding your awareness and potential through gratitude4.How gratitude is the ultimate form of healing: scientific explanation5.How to apply true gratitude in a challenging relationshipResources:Dr. John DeMartini's website: https://drdemartini.comStay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/What's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle is a teen mental health advocate, podcast host, upcoming TEDx speaker, and, most importantly, severe social anxiety survivor and overcomer.Gratitude has been a large part of Kyle's mental health journey and he passionately shared his perspective on gratitude. You'll love it as much as I did, I'm sure.Resources:Kyle's website: https://www.socialanxietykyle.com/Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Doug Cartwright is an author and the CEO and Founder of The Daily Shifts, an app designed to help people build healthy habits and find inner peace, featured on ABC News.We talked about the fact that gratitude is actually natural once we get things out of the way that might keep us away from it.Resources:Doug's book: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sh-Were-Alive-What/dp/1544521200/Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During her twenty years as a lawyer, Heather Hansen combined her psychology degree with tools of persuasion and influence to advocate for her clients. She is now on a mission to teach women these tools, understand what it really means to advocate for themselves, and apply these techniques to all areas of their lives. Resources:The Elegant Warrior bookAdvocate to WinStay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tim runs Small Farm Nation, where he helps farmers with their marketing and he’s written books for Emergency Preparedness so people can Survive Any Disaster, but his passion is living gratefully.We talked among others, about why he think it’s so difficult for people in western countries to be grateful.Gratitude Garb, Tim, Liz, and their our daughter Maisy's apparel shop is on a mission of spreading gratitude by wearing gratitude.Resources:Gratitude Apparel by Tim Young: https://georgianbenta.com/garb or use promo code: georgian for 10% off :) (affiliate link)Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For a long period of time, she thought her struggle with dieting was all her fault. She felt so ashamed that she didn’t talk to anyone about what she was going through — not even when she was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and PCOS, or had major weight loss surgery (and gained the weight back). Taking back her power started with a deeper, kinder understanding of herself. With the help of her mom, Dr. Martha Katz, PhD, MS, she finally learned to work with her body and mind, let go of the shame, and meet her goals in an enjoyable way.In this interview, you'll find answers to these questions:What is a gratitude practice and how can it help with self-esteem?How can I start healing my relationship with food and body image?What role does self-compassion play in overcoming body shame?Can gratitude coexist with feelings of shame, and how can I navigate this?Why do I revert to unhealthy eating habits when stressed and how can I change this?How can underlying emotional or psychological issues contribute to overeating or food addiction?What are common barriers to maintaining a healthy eating habit?Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thomas Anderson is a Swedish entrepreneur, change manager, inspirational speaker, and life coach. As a HSP himself, Anderson tells the story of his own struggle with burnout to ensure that others might learn or re-learn how to listen to their inner voice and how to handle their emotions in an overwhelming world.Here are some of the questions, you'll find answers to in this episode:What role does gratitude play in Thomas’s life and work as an author?How did Thomas incorporate gratitude into his recovery from burnout?How do we practice gratitude as Highly Sensitive People (HSP)?What are the benefits of incorporating gratitude into daily life?How can practicing gratitude help in managing overwhelming emotions for highly sensitive individuals?What are some effective methods for practicing gratitude on a daily basis?What did Thomas learn about gratitude during his Camino pilgrimage in Spain?Resources:His website: https://thomasanderson.se/eng/The book: The Vulnerable Man: Break your patterns. Master your emotions. Reclaim your life.Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us in this powerful episode of the Gratitude Podcast as we welcome Janice Singer Applefield, a Holocaust survivor who shares her moving journey of survival, loss, and resilience. Hear how Janice turned her harrowing childhood experiences into a lifelong mission to educate others about the dangers of prejudice and the power of kindness. Tap into the essence of gratitude, resilience, and the human spirit with her incredible story.Resources:Her website: https://www.janetapplefield.com/The book: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Janet-Finding-Myself-Holocaust/dp/B0CQPRRDLG/Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code GRATITUDE and depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO39% off or UP TO $300 off! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview?Please rate and review us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Discover how leading with graciousness and gratitude can transform not just your professional life, but your personal relationships as well.Dr. Davidds shares some compelling stories from her own journey and offers practical tips for implementing gratitude in everyday interactions.Tune in to learn how gratitude can empower you and those around you!Resources:Her website: https://dryasmininstitute.com/Dr. Davidds' book: https://www.amazon.com/Graciously-Assertive-Becoming-Better-Leader-ebook/dp/B0CFZTTSN5Get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com - and enter code “GRATITUDE“ at checkout. Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegratitudepodcastWhat's your #1 takeaway from this interview?Please rate and review us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy