You can be grateful for what you have and still strive for more. The duality of gratitude and success is a difficult concept to grasp, but understanding it is invaluable in both your success and well-being. On the Grateful Podcast, Jack and his guests explain how everyone has opportunities and choices to go after the life they want, and they owe it to themselves to do just that. You must recognize and be grateful for what you have in order to get the best out of yourself moving forward. Ther ...
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To Dare, Together: Truth Seeking in the Depths for Healing, Transformation, & Collective Liberation
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Hello friend! I’m so grateful you’re here. I created this space for you and I to spend some time together. To Dare, Together. To seek the truth in the depths. To Dare to tune into the wisdom and pleasure of our bodies. To honor the places that hold pain and renewal. To Dare to descend and arise, transformed in the never ending cycle of death and regeneration. To reenchant the world around us from a more embodied and integrated place. To Dare to join in honest connection where liberation, lov ...
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The Hard Truth About Betting On Myself at 18 | 86
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13:10Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 86 Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support In this solo episode, I open up about what it’s really like to choose the long game at 18 years old—pursuing my podcast, building a climbing clothing brand, and saying no to a typical summer job. I talk about comparison trap…
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The Psychology Behind Astrology with Carmen Turner Schott | 85
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54:28Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 85 Guesting Carmen Turner Schott In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Carmen Turner Schott, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and professional astrologer who has worked for over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force. Together, we explore the intersection o…
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Full Moon Healing Ritual + Invitation To Join My Coven's Healing List
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41:37Send us a text In today’s episode, the Capricorn Full Moon offers us a powerful opportunity to examine the structures we've built and whether they truly serve our highest purpose. With the sun in Cancer, this exploration of the Cancer-Capricorn axis reveals how these seemingly opposite energies are actually complementary parts of a whole. Cancer re…
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How Travel and Language Rewired His Brain for Gratitude with Lachie Colledge | 84
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59:53Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 84 Guesting Lachie Colledge What if the key to living a truly grateful life was hidden in a foreign language—or in a 7-year-old street kid’s smile? Today’s guest is Lachie Colledge, a medical student who left behind textbooks to travel the world in search of something deeper. From monast…
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Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 83 Solo Episode In this episode, Jack Wagoner explores the concept of sacrifice and its relationship to fulfillment and success. He reflects on the inherent struggle between ambition and gratitude, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from successful figures like Alex Hormozi. The con…
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Quarter Moon Revelations: Your Story Part Two
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48:30Send us a text Today's episode offers Part Two of a guided self-reflection process and explores the cosmic dance between shadow and light as the first quarter moon moves through Libra—the sign of balance, harmony, and justice—we find ourselves standing at the threshold of transformation. This moment invites us to examine what we need to express and…
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New Moon Reflection: Your Story Part One
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1:05:24Send us a text What happens when we dare to slow down and truly look within? In today’s episode, we move through a guided introspection journey that takes you through a comprehensive self-reflection process that mirrors what I offer in my healing work. We'll explore your social identities, family history, attachment patterns, and relationship to yo…
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Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 82 Solo Episode In this episode, Jack Wagoner shares his experiences on his trip out west, reflecting on the beauty of nature and the expectations we set for personal growth during such journeys. He emphasizes the importance of soaking in experiences without the pressure of achieving inn…
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Curiosity Is Your Superpower — Jon Bassford on Purpose, Innovation & Inner Peace | 81
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52:38Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 81 Guest: Jon Bassford What if your greatest leadership strength wasn’t authority, experience, or intelligence—but curiosity? In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Jon Bassford—entrepreneur, operations strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Curious Lea…
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Finding Opportunity Between Expectation and Reality | 80
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16:39Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 80 In this solo episode, Jack Wagoner reflects on his recent experiences while traveling in Boulder, Colorado. He discusses the importance of embracing the journey, being present in the moment, and learning through observation. Jack contrasts the pleasure of expectation with the reality …
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Send us a text I hope you find this blooper collection silly and fun! It's short, so enjoy a break from my long-winded self.By Erin O'Brien, LPC, LLC
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Daring to Tell My Story of Healing, Transformation, and Personal Liberation
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1:08:31Send us a text What happens when we dare to speak our deepest truths? When we step into the fullness of who we are, without editing out the uncomfortable parts? This episode marks a turning point in our journey together as I reveal the intersections of my social identities as a licensed psychotherapist, a queer woman, a mother, and—perhaps most vul…
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The Technology That Centers You with Steven Schrembeck | 79
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53:00Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 79 Guesting Stephen Schrembeck What if the next frontier of human connection isn’t less tech—but better tech? In this mind-opening episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Stephen Schrembeck, founder of Impossible Labs, to explore how we can redesign technology to dee…
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Send us a text The journey toward transformation requires truth-telling— and I will go there with you, because our stories contain powerful magick and sharing them honestly creates pathways for healing and authentic connection. Join me in daring to face what is hidden, what is vulnerable, knowing that when we keep the truth about our experience hid…
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Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 78 In this raw and reflective solo episode, Jack Wagoner records a late-night message just hours before leaving on a cross-country road trip—and only days after graduating high school. It’s a moment suspended in time: everything feels the same, and yet everything is about to change. From…
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Philosophy in the Age of Algorithms – Justin Smith Ruiu on Truth, Tech & the Self | 77
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1:08:56Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 77 Guesting Professor Justin Smith Ruiu In this mind-expanding episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with philosopher and historian of ideas Justin E.H. Smith—author of The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is and creator of The Hinternet Substack. Together, they dive i…
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Graduation, Stoicism & the Power of Chosen Struggle | 76
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9:05Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 76 Monday Solo Episode In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner shares a raw, late-night reflection on graduating high school and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it. From saying goodbye to lifelong friends to realizing that some relationships are meant to last—…
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Rebuild Your Life From The Inside Out with Steve Gamlin | 75
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1:02:02Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 75 Guesting Steve Gamlin Most people build their dreams based on someone else’s definition of success. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with speaker, author, and visualization coach Steve Gamlin—a man who rebuilt his life from rock bo…
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Escaping Default: How to Live a Life You Love with Dr. Wendy O’Connor | 74
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51:41Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 74 Guesting Dr. Wendy O'Connor In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with licensed therapist and life strategist Dr. Wendy O’Connor to talk about default settings, rewiring your mind, and reclaiming your future. If you feel like you’re just checking boxes, stuck…
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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode where we will be exploring the powerful energies of the dark moon, a liminal time that encompasses both life and death, opening up possibilities for our regeneration journey. Let's dare together to breathe into the darkness, slow down, and go deep into our experience across the dimensions of intergenerati…
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Living Inside Out: How I am Finding Peace | 73
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16:57Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 73 In this deeply personal solo episode, I reflect on the whirlwind of my final week of high school—and the mindset shift that’s changing my life. From quitting a new job after one sale, to letting go of external pressure and choosing alignment, this is an unfiltered look at what it mean…
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Send us a text Welcome to this brief introduction to my new podcast, To Dare, Together ~ Truth Seeking in the Depths for Healing, Transformation, and Collective Liberation. Full episodes to be released on the Dark Moon, Monday May 26, 2025! I hope you dare to join me then. Bye for now! Recorded 5/23/25…
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The Hidden Cost of Ambition in Love with Talia Bombola | 72
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52:46Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 72 Guesting Talia Bombola We’re told to love ourselves and set boundaries—but how do you actually do that? In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with therapist and confidence specialist Talia Bombola, LMFT to break down what real self-worth looks like, how to bu…
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The Secret Breathwork That Unlocks Peace with Jitesh Vaswani | 71
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59:45Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 71 Guesting Jitesh Vaswani There’s a quiet war happening inside all of us. Anxiety, overstimulation, endless comparison—especially among Gen Z. In this powerful conversation, Jack Wagoner speaks with Jitesh Vaswani—spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and Director of Partnerships & Breathwor…
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Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Pain | 70
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17:08Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 70 Solo episode In this episode, I explore the complexities of pain and emotional distress, emphasizing the importance of embracing emotions rather than suppressing them. I reflect on my journey towards being present, the significance of cultivating a relationship with oneself, and the b…
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The Art of Living a Magical Life with Daniel Smith | 69
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1:26:03Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 69 Guesting Daniel Smith In this absolutely fantastic conversation with my good friend, poet, and podcaster Daniel Smith, we discussed many things, including: - The magic of life and how to cultivate it - How to live your life like a myth and its benefits - Why explicit personal developm…
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How To Lead Yourself to Freedom with Beejal Bilimoria | 68
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51:37Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 68 Guesting Beejal Bilimoria What if everything you’re chasing is already inside of you? In this deep and inspiring episode of The Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner is joined by Beejal Bilimoria—a leadership and identity coach for purpose-driven visionaries. Together, they explore what…
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Your Brain Is Lying to You: Why You Don’t Understand Your Decisions | 67
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18:32Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 67 In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner dives deep into why we make the decisions we make, challenging the common belief in human rationality. Drawing from insights in The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis and the groundbreaking research of Daniel Kahneman and A…
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How to Be Ambitious Without Losing Yourself with Tristan Gregoire | 66
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1:08:42Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 66 Guest: Tristan Gregoire What if you could enjoy the present moment and chase your highest potential? In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Tristan Gregoire, the 23-year-old creator of The Best Self Protocol. We dive deep into the mindset that separates stagnant ambi…
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I Finally Understand The Magic of Meditation — Susan Piver | 65
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37:26Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 65 Guesting Susan Piver What if meditation wasn’t about fixing yourself—but about discovering who you truly are? In this soul-expanding episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Susan Piver, bestselling author, longtime Buddhist practitioner, and founder of the Open He…
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My Drive Causes My Dissatisfaction— Will College Change It? | 64
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12:39Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 64 In this episode, I reflect on my upcoming graduation from high school and the changes it will bring to my self-image and identity. I discuss the pressures of perfectionism and achievement that have shaped my life, as well as the duality of comparison in the age of social media. I emph…
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He Read 1,000 Books So You Don’t Have To – Nicholas Hutchison | 63
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48:52Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 63 Nicholas Hutchison (@nicklovesbooks) has read over 500 personal development books—and built an entire business teaching people how to implement what they read. In this conversation, we dive into how reading changed his life, why most people never apply what they learn, and how to use …
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The Psychology Behind Your Spirituality with Katie Turner | 62
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59:11Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 62 Guesting Katie Turner What if your gut feelings were more than just feelings? 🎧 In this mind-opening episode of The Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner sits down with psychologist and intuitive guide Katie Turner to explore the science and spirituality behind intuition, fulfillment, b…
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Inside The Mind of True Happiness— Gratitude | 61
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16:04Send us a text Inside the Grateful Mind | Jack Wagoner The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 61 In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I dive deep into the science of gratitude — and how it can literally rewire your brain for greater happiness, emotional resilience, and life satisfaction. I blend cutting-edge research from neuroscience a…
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This Is Why You’re Burnt Out: Fitness, Overthinking & Mental Health with Noah Tanner (Big Fella) | 60
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1:07:43Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 60 Guesting Noah Tanner @biggfellabrand In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, Noah Tanner, aka The Big Fella, and I discussed the importance of simplicity in fitness, the challenges of overthinking, and the need for mental health awareness in the fitness journey. We explored the duali…
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Why Faith Is Making a Comeback (Especially for Gen Z) – with Ben Hancock | 59
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1:07:59Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 59 Guesting Ben Hancock In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a deep conversation with Ben Hancock, host of the podcast 'For All The Saints.' We explored various themes surrounding faith, spirituality, and the role of community in religious practices.…
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Answering The World's Hardest Questions At 18 | 58
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15:51Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 58 At 18, I don’t have all the answers — but I’m asking the questions most people are afraid of. Who am I really? What’s “good” or “bad”? Why does love matter? What’s the meaning of life? And how the hell do we live it right? This episode is a dive into the big stuff — the deep, un-Googl…
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The Science of Effective Leadership with Dr. Kevin Gazzara | 57
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50:01Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 57 Guesting Dr. Kevin Gazzara Free assessment giveaway: magnaleader.co/GIFT In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, a leadership expert and educator, about the essential qualities of effective leadership. We discussed the importance…
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Mastering Time: Carl Pullein on Productivity and Purpose | 56
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56:26Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 56 Guesting Carl Pullein Productivity isn't just getting more done in less time, it is about "majoring in major things" and creating something tangible. In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, I speak with time management expert Carl Pullein about the intricacies of productivity, creati…
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Empower Yourself: The Journey to Personal Responsibility | 55
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16:04Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 55 In this episode, I discussed the importance of personal responsibility and the power individuals have in shaping their lives. He emphasizes the need to love the journey of self-improvement, overcome internal barriers, and prioritize true rest over distractions. I also highlight the si…
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Why External Success Will Never Satisfy You with John R Miles | 54
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56:40Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 54 Guesting John R. Miles I had the pleasure of speaking with John R. Miles, host of the top 0.01% podcast Passion Struck and author of the #1 bestselling book of the same name. John's story is fascinating and I was so interested in interviewing him because many of his ideas are counter …
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Break Free From Limiting Beliefs with Jason Smith | 53
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56:06Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 53 Guesting Jason Smith In this enlightening conversation, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Smith, a fellow podcaster and coach, about the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. We explored the challenges of navigating social media, the importance of self-awareness, and t…
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Send us a text The Grateful Podcast Episode 52 Are you trapped in miserable righteousness and chasing empty success? The more I learn about humans, the more I realize just how egotistical we’re wired to be. I don’t mean that as an insult — ego clearly has some evolutionary perks — but if you want to succeed in life (especially in situations you did…
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The Importance of Processing Your Emotions with Sherianna Boyle | 51
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37:12Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 51 Guesting Sherianna Boyle In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner speaks with Sherrianna Boyle, an expert in emotional detox coaching. They explore the concept of emotional detox, its importance in processing emotions, and how it can lead to personal growth and a hig…
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The Art of Optimizing for What Matters with Jonathan Cohen | 50
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1:00:23Send us a text The Grateful Podcast Episode 50 Guesting Jonathan Cohen In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner interviews Jonathan Cohen, an attorney, athlete, and podcaster. They discuss the balance between ambition and gratitude, the importance of mental toughness, and the journey of self-optimization. Jonathan shares insights …
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Navigating Life's Paradox: Presence vs. Progress | 49
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20:58Send us a text The Grateful Podcast Episode 49 In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner explores the delicate balance between being present in the moment and striving for future goals. He discusses the paradox of wanting to achieve ambitious dreams while also appreciating the current life we have. Jack shares personal experiences and i…
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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Today's World with Brianne Rush | 48
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57:20Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 48 Guesting Brianne Rush In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner speaks with Brianne Rush, founder of the Independence Lab, about the importance of independence, emotional intelligence, and financial literacy. They discuss how emotional intelligence can be more valuabl…
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How To Become Truly Fulfilled with Raghunath Cappo | 47
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47:21Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 47 Guesting Raghunath Ray Cappo In this conversation, I interview Raghunath Ray Cappo, exploring his transformative journey from punk rock musician to monk and spiritual teacher. We discuss the challenges of material success, the importance of self-discovery, and the practice of Bhakti y…
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Make Positivity Go Viral: Abolish Negative Internet Culture | 46
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19:15Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 46 In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner explores the human tendency to gravitate towards negativity, especially in the context of social media. He reflects on the recent success of his podcast episode with Rabbi Manus Friedman, which garnered significant views but also a…
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Beyond the Plate: Food, Nature, and Meaning with Chef Evan Hennessey | 45
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1:00:12Send us a text The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 45 Guesting Evan Hennessey In this engaging conversation, Evan Hennessey and I explore the journey of culinary passion, the importance of curiosity, and the connections we build in life. We discuss the role of nature in personal well-being, the disconnection prevalent in modern society, …
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