The Gratitude Podcast

From Heartbreak to Gratitude & Kindness - Boomer Perrault (ep. 962)


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Boomer’s journey began after a painful breakup left him searching for purpose. He discovered that helping strangers—whether it’s a smile, a “hello,” or a small deed—could lift his own spirits and even save lives.

During our conversation Boomer drills down into the habits that transformed his mindset:

  • Continuous Repetition – swapping negative thoughts for positive ones, dozens of times a day, until the new wiring feels natural.
  • Gratitude Journaling – writing down five things he’s thankful for each night to reinforce a grateful outlook.
  • Turning Adversity into Growth – seeing every setback as a “blessing in disguise” that fuels personal development and a stronger work ethic.


Whether you’re looking to reboot your mindset, add a weekly kindness habit, or simply feel inspired by a story of turning pain into purpose, this episode is packed with actionable insights and a call to action you won’t want to miss.

Stay tuned, press play, and let’s keep seeking—and spreading—gratitude together. 🎧✨

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What's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!

Timestamps:

02:10 – Boomer’s breakup as the catalyst that pushed him toward helping others.

02:51 – Reference to a study: a stranger’s smile can deter a suicide attempt.

03:19 – Motivation to use good deeds to potentially save lives; acknowledging his privileged background.

04:03 – The idea for One A Week formed in summer 2017.

04:24 – Launch with a friend on Jan 1 2018; 13 months of activity.

04:42 – Impact: over 3,500 social‑media posts, building a kindness community.

05:37 – The importance of feeling appreciated for acts of kindness.

06:07 – Analogy to reward loops in school; discussion about motives behind sharing deeds.

06:59 – Sharing acts inspires others; real‑world feedback from participants.

07:24 – Even if motives aren’t pure, the outcome (kindness) still matters and creates habit.

08:13 – Repeating kindness weekly turns it into a natural habit.

08:46 – Even when kindness isn’t visible around us, we can be the change.

09:30 – Boomer’s definition of gratitude: appreciating basic things many take for granted.

10:38 – Using contrast (others’ hardships) to deepen personal gratitude.

11:27 – The breakup as the moment Boomer truly “discovered” gratitude.

12:44 – Three pillars of his mental shift: good acts, positive reframing, gratitude journaling.

13:12 – The intense repetition required to move from negative to positive thinking.

13:32 – Continuous cycle of doing good, thinking good, being good.

14:14 – Mental fatigue and setbacks, but gradual improvement over months.

15:17 – Two‑year transformation: more confidence, selflessness, positivity.

15:43 – Viewing painful experiences as blessings in disguise.

16:07 – Negative events can become catalysts for personal growth.

16:51 – Choice matters: we can decide to let adversity make us stronger.

18:02 – Balancing personal control with belief in a larger, comforting picture.

19:15 – Encouragement for listeners facing tough times to seek the hidden light.

20:07 – How the One A Week project reshaped Boomer’s work ethic and selflessness.

21:19 – Unexpected benefits: increased efficiency in fitness and other areas.

22:25 – Karma perspective: giving kindness brings it back to you.

22:53 – No specific gratitude quote, but wisdom distilled from the conversation.

24:00 – Advice to his younger self: consciously appreciate what you have.

26:09 – Influence of Gary Vaynerchuk on his mindset and gratitude.



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