

Evolving with Gratitude
Lainie Rowell
Evolving with Gratitude examines the science and stories that optimize happiness, relationships, and performance in work and life. Host Lainie Rowell sits down with leading thinkers, researchers, authors, and practitioners to explore evidence-based insights on gratitude, well-being, resilience, leadership, and human connection. Each episode offers practical ideas we can apply immediately to thrive personally and professionally.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 36min
#121 - Sahil Bloom on The 5 Types of Wealth
Sahil Bloom takes us on a journey to redefine wealth in ways that go far beyond financial success. With insights from his new book, Five Types of Wealth, Sahil shares powerful stories, science-backed strategies, and actionable tools to help us embrace balance and act with purpose. From discovering the beauty of enough to narrowing the gap between learning and action, Sahil's wisdom offers a transformative approach to designing a life of true fulfillment. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will leave you rethinking how you measure success.
Thrive Global Article:
Sahil Bloom on The 5 Types of Wealth: Redefining Success and Finding the Beauty of Enough
About Our Guest:
Sahil Bloomis an inspirational writer and content creator, captivating millions of people everyweek through his insights and biweekly newsletter,The Curiosity Chronicle. Bloom is a successfulentrepreneur, owner of SRB Holdings, and the managing partner of SRB Ventures, an early-stageinvestment fund. Bloom graduated from Stanford University with an MA in public policy and a BA ineconomics and sociology. He was a four-year member of the Stanford baseball team.
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Jan 28, 2025 • 8min
#120 - Overriding Our Factory Settings: From Survival Mode to Thriving
In this episode, we dig into how our brains are wired for survival—not happiness—and why that’s holding us back. I’ll walk you through how to override these outdated factory settings, embrace your emotions, and start taking control. We’ll cover simple strategies like grounding techniques and powerful gratitude practices that help you shift your mindset and thrive. If you’re ready to break out of autopilot and make changes that actually stick, you don’t want to miss this.
BTW—You can choose your adventure with this one—read the article, listen to the episode, or explore both.
And you can find the article on Thrive Global!
Overriding Our Factory Settings: From Survival Mode to Thriving
I hope you enjoy whatever adventure you choose!
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Jan 21, 2025 • 50min
#119 - Catherine Price on How to Break Up With Your Phone
Are you ready to rethink your relationship with your phone? In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Price, bestselling author of How to Break Up With Your Phone, to explore how we can transform our phones from overwhelming temptations into practical tools—like a Swiss army knife for modern life. Catherine sheds light on the subconscious brain-hacking tactics that keep us glued to our screens and shares why it’s not your fault if you’re struggling with phone habits. Together, we dive into strategies for reclaiming your time and attention without beating yourself up. Listen in for empowering insights that will inspire you to take back control.
Thrive Global Article:
Reclaiming Our Time and Attention: Catherine Price on How to Break Up With Your Phone
About Our Guest:
Catherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, speaker, and founder of Screen/Life Balance. She is the bestselling author of several books, including How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life, The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, and Vitamania: How Vitamins Revolutionized the Way We Think About Food. Her journalistic work has been featured in publications such as The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Slate, and Popular Science. Catherine’s TED talk on fun has been viewed more than 5 million times.
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available here! And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!
Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌
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Jan 14, 2025 • 7min
#118 - Curiosity Over Judgment: A Simple Way to Deepen Connections
Shownotes:
You can choose your adventure with this one - read the article, listen to the episode, or explore both.
And you can find the article on Thrive Global!
Curiosity Over Judgment: A Simple Way to Deepen Connections
I hope you enjoy whatever adventure you choose!
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available here! And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!
Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌
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Jan 7, 2025 • 34min
#117 - Angela Duckworth on the Power of Situation[Ally]
After a year in the making, this convo with Angela Duckworth was well worth the wait. We dive deep into the nuances of achievement, discussing why grit alone doesn’t always guarantee success and how our situations can profoundly shape our resilience. Angela shares surprising insights, practical strategies, and stories that will make you rethink the power of your environment. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion full of wisdom and actionable takeaways.
Thrive Global Article:
Situation[Ally]: Angela Duckworth on Turning Grit and Circumstance into Success
Referenced in the Episode:
The Third Teacher
About Our Guest:
Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative. Her TED Talk is among the most viewed of all time, and her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, is a #1 New York Times bestseller.
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available here! And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!
Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌
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Dec 10, 2024 • 9min
10 Simple But Profound Mindsets, Life Hacks, and Rituals to Thrive in 2025
Hello, friends! Welcome to the podcast episode where I share my favorite learnings and re-learnings of 2024 that will take us to greatness in 2025. (Don't worry, everything I'm going to share is applicable all year long, any year.)10 Simple But Profound Lifehacks and Rituals to Thrive in the New Year (Full article here)
1. Embrace Unseen Challenges for Profound Growth
Read More: Anthony Trucks on Mastering Dark Work and Identity Shift to Achieve Excellence | Does Flourishing Mean We Are Constantly in Bloom?
2. Harness the Power of Awe to Enhance Well-Being
Read More: The Power of Awe with Dacher Keltner
3. Overcome Challenges with Smart Behavioral Strategies
Read More: Katy Milkman on Overcoming the Challenges of Change
4. Practice Self-Reliance and Adaptability
Read More: 7 Rules of Self-Reliance with Maha Abouelenein
5. Find Joy and Meaning in Small, Intentional Moments
Read More: Joyful Cooking, Eating, and Living with Radhi Devlukia | The Art of Noticing
6. Tap into Your Superpower with Mental Agility
Read More: Your Brain is Your Superpower: Jim Kwik’s Guide to a Limitless Mind | Junk Dopamine vs. Healthy Dopamine
7. Cultivate Deep Connections for a Fulfilled Life
Read More: Beyond Happiness: Dr. Robert Waldinger’s Guide to the Good Life | Celebrating Quiet Strengths: Thoughtful Praise for Introverts and Reflective Souls | Decoding Bids for Attention
8. Dealing with Feelings: From Awareness to Action
Read More: From Theory to Practice: Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feelings | Emotional Contagion: Catching Feelings that Improve Well-Being
9. Discover Gratitude in Sliding Door Moments
Read More: The Surprising Way Sliding Door Moments Lead to Profound Gratitude
10. Find Balance by Overcoming Overfunctioning
Read More: The Art of Doing Less and Overcoming Overfunctioning

Oct 8, 2024 • 33min
#116 - 7 Rules of Self-Reliance with Maha Abouelenein (Bonus Episode)
In this episode, I sit down with communications expert and global strategist, Maha Abouelenein, to dive into her fascinating journey of resilience, adaptability, and self-reliance. From navigating major life transitions to working with global tech giants, Maha shares how the power of storytelling, relationships, and taking initiative can shape both personal and professional success. Listen in to hear her invaluable insights and discover which of her seven rules you’ll focus on first.
Book:
7 Rules of Self-Reliance
Thrive Global Article:
7 Rules of Self-Reliance with Maha Abouelenein
About Our Guest:
Maha Abouelenein is a strategic communication expert and entrepreneur with more than three decades of experience. As the CEO and Founder of Digital and Savvy, a global communications consulting firm with offices in the United States and United Arab Emirates, Maha has been instrumental in orchestrating transformations in communication strategies for clients that includes global corporate giants, high-growth startups, sports organizations, top governments, CEOs and high-net-worth individuals.
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available here! And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!
Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌
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Aug 20, 2024 • 29min
#115: Shout It From the Rooftops (Encore Series Finale)
Join us for the grand finale of our "Encore Series!"At the end of each episode, I ask guests to share a piece of wisdom they can't share enough or haven't had a chance to share before—essentially, something they want to scream from the rooftops. They want everyone to hear it.In this special episode, I bring you those words of wisdom that I have been saving up for this very moment. These highlights feature moments not included in any previous "Encore Series" episodes.So join us for this best-of-the-best episode, with highlights from thought leaders who provide the wisdom and tools to optimize happiness, relationships, and performance.In this episode, you'll hear from:
Episode 95: Jim Kwik on the importance of curiosity and self-awareness.
Episode 107: Katy Milkman sharing insights on the power of giving advice.
Episode 89: Robert Waldinger discussing the reality of happiness and life's ups and downs.
Episode 104: Anthony Trucks inspiring us to set our own scales and balance priorities.
Episode 84: David Meltzer on his mission to empower a billion people to be happy.
Episode 85: Laurie Santos with research-based insights on well-being and happiness.
Episode 86: Daniel Amen explaining how to improve brain health.
Episode 97: Marc Brackett emphasizing emotional intelligence in communities.
Episode 87: Mandy Froehlich on finding positive emotional engagement in our personal and professional lives.
Episode 100: George Couros focusing on setting others up for success.
Episode 91: Radhi Devlukia Shetty connecting us to vibrant, healthy living through food.
Episode 93: Todd Rose calling for honesty and civic courage in society.
Episode 99: Charle Peck on the readiness and willingness to change.
Episode 102: John Miles sharing a powerful story of resilience and perspective.
Episode 106: Dacher Keltner concluding with the importance of awe and meaning in life.
Trust me, these episodes will inspire and empower you to live your best life. Tune in and enjoy the best moments of Season 3 as we wrap up the "Encore Series" with a powerful compilation of insights and inspiration!
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About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available here! And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!
Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌
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Aug 13, 2024 • 48min
#114: Dacher Keltner & Katy Milkman (Encore Series)
This episode is a two-for-one! I've curated the best of the best, serving up highlights from thought leaders who give us the wisdom and tools to optimize happiness, relationships, and performance. Trust me, these episodes will inspire and empower you to live your best life. Links to their full-episodes and articles are in the shownotes.
Episode 106 - The Transformative Power of Awe with Dacher KeltnerEpisode 107 - Overcoming the Challenges of Change with Guest Katy Milkman

Aug 6, 2024 • 49min
Episode 113: Anthony Trucks & George Couros (Encore Series)
This episode is a two-for-one! I've curated the best of the best, serving up highlights from thought leaders who give us the wisdom and tools to optimize happiness, relationships, and performance. Trust me, these episodes will inspire and empower you to live your best life. Links to their full-episodes and articles are in the shownotes.
Episode 104 - Dark Work And Identity Shifts With Anthony Trucks
Episode 100 - What Makes A Great Principal With George Couros


