The Gratitude Podcast

Yesterday at age 40 Sean passed on, leaving a beautiful legacy and reminding us of the fragility of life and the beauty of gratitude. Some of his last words as he was dying were: "this is happening for me not to me."What an amazing soul! Sean, you will not be forgotten. Thank you for all that you did for us!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Ellie Katz is our guest today. After decades of working in the field of addiction, Dr. Ellie Katz has concluded that self-sabotage is part of the human condition; we all have attachments we’d be better off without. In the end, it doesn’t really matter if it’s food, the lottery, or a cult. In her writing, Dr. Katz sets out to tackle the everyday face of addiction, exploring root causes, personal struggles and the gift of recovery. Her entertaining humor and timely wisdom shine in our conversation about choosing a good mood and using gratitude to get into that mood.Here's her website: https://www.elliekatz.comExperience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the best and most entertaining interviews on The Gratitude Podcast. JP Sears is an American life coach and internet comedian. He is known for his satirical parodying of veganism, gluten-free fads, new age beliefs, social justice warriors and other "modern hippy" topics with his video series Ultra Spiritual. He is the author of the satirical book How to Be Ultra Spiritual: 12-1/2 Steps to Spiritual Superiority.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Asked AJ to create something special for you, my dear Gratitude Seekers and the result exceded my every expectation, I did the meditation and it feels amazing, can't wait to hear your feedback on it. :)Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sybrand Van Kwawegen from South Africa is the new winner of the Circle of Joy Award and he was so generous as to share with great vulnerability what he went through in his life, not from a place of self pity, but from a place of power, love and gratitude. I'm sure you'll find him and his story as inspiring as I did.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John A. Chuback, M.D., is Board Certified in General Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery. He received his MD from Rutgers University and has been in private practice in Paramus, New Jersey, for 16 years. Dr. Chuback is also a successful entrepreneur: he is the founder and Chief Medical Officer at Chuback Medical Group, founder and managing member of Elant Hill, LLC, and the nutraceutical company BiosupportMD. He is the recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition amongst many other honors. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at Phillip’s Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ, an exceptional school where underprivileged children receive an outstanding education. Dr. Chuback founded Chuback Education, LLC, which offers audio programs on subjects like weight management, smoking cessation, personal development, and academic achievement. He’s also the author of Make Your Own Damn Cheese, which you can find at: http://chubackeducation.comExperience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Herman Williams, at age 31, was about to achieve his dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon to elite athletes. He then experienced a life-changing event that left him depressed and disabled. With the love and support of family, friends and mentors, Williams reinvented himself – and created a deeply fulfilling life and career that helps more people than he ever could have imagined in his original dream.“CLEAR!” Living the Life You Didn’t Dream Of is both a memoir and a “how-to” guide – with exercises and action steps – designed to help the reader create their own best life possible. The book includes The Kindness Scale, a system Dr. Williams created that urges readers to do activities from a simple (“Smile”) to major (“Perform CPR”) activities that will make a positive impact on other people’s lives – and an impact on the giver, as well.Dr. Williams said that “CLEAR!” recounts “my 25 year journey to find my way back to a new dream. A journey that embraced my illness, and allowed me to find joy in life. A journey that lead me to my true mission in life today.”You can find out more about the book and Dr. Herman, here: http://clearlivingthelife.comExperience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ash El Difrawi, Psy.D., our guest today has built a reputation as a thought leader in clinical, social, and consumer psychology. He recently published his book, The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness, which he and his co-author spent over two decades researching the answer to this question: what is happiness? After transitioning to a career in marketing, he has held senior positions at companies including: Google, McKinsey, Wrigley, Gogo, and currently Redbox. He’s been featured in The Economist, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fast Money, WSJ, New York Times, CNBC, Mashable and many others. Dr. ElDifrawi also co-wrote a television pilot called Sessions that was optioned by DreamWorks Television. Dr. EI Difrawi lives in Hinsdale, Illinois, with his wife and two children.Take the quiz at http://www.thetenworlds.comExperience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We sometimes receive recognition and appreciation from other people, and that feels amazing, but what if we could give that to ourselves more often? What would happen?This is the idea that we explore today.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do the blessings in your life make you feel guilty? Here's a perspective that enriches everyone.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy