Gratitude

Paul Cope used to be a corporate lawyer but found himself depressed and suicidal, despite having achieved everything society tells us we need to be happy. He took the brave decision to start again, and began work to discover the root cause of his feelings of unfulfillment and dissatisfaction.

Here's some of the questions you'll find answered in the podcast:

1. How can adversity and hardship contribute to personal growth and understanding?
2. What is the true definition of gratitude, and how can it be applied in everyday life?
3. How can one shift their perspective on negative experiences to find hidden benefits?
4. What are the key elements in solving life's problems and understanding one's true self?
5. How can empathy play a role in helping others through their struggles?

Resources:

Paul's book: https://www.paul7cope.com/freechapters

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Experience with the idea of Mortality and Introduction to Paul Cope

Paul reflects on a past health scare that prompted a reevaluation of life, followed by sharing his journey of overcoming depression and seeking fulfillment.

00:03:01 - Paul's Aspirations and The Illusion of Success

Paul recounts his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and reveals his struggles with depression despite achieving societal success.

00:14:26 - Defining Gratitude and Health Transformation

Paul discusses his understanding of gratitude and shares his journey towards better health and well-being, highlighting significant lifestyle changes.

00:19:14 - Childhood Trauma and Understanding Negative Emotions

Paul explains how childhood experiences shape adult self-worth and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging negative emotions before practicing gratitude.

00:25:05 - Current Gratitude Focus and The Role of Gratitude in Life

Paul expresses gratitude for the pain and challenges he has faced, discussing how gratitude is impacted by difficult experiences and its role in helping others.

00:30:43 - Introduction to the Book and Understanding Root Causes of Problems

Introduction to the author's book 'How to Solve Any Problem in Life' and the concept that all problems stem from the same root causes.

00:32:58 - Simplifying Complex Information and Phases of Transformation

Describes the author's ability to simplify complex topics for better understanding and outlines the three phases in the book: understanding oneself, transformation, and tackling big life issues.

00:35:22 - Where to Find the Book and Closing Thoughts

Provides information on where to purchase the book and concludes the interview with expressions of gratitude and encouragement to share the insights gained.

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After battling severe post-traumatic stress, isolation, and addiction, he discovered Buddhist practice and began intensive training and study. In 1995 he was fully ordained as a Zen Buddhist monk in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition.

Since then, Claude AnShin has dedicated his life to addressing the causes and consequences of violence, war, and suffering in and among individuals, families, and societies.

Resources:

Claude's website: http://zaltho.org

European: http://Zaltho.de

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Thank you so much for listening to The Gratitude Podcast!

Chapters:

00:00:01 - Teaser From Our Guest and Introduction

I'm very thankful and grateful that I know this, that I have this information.

00:02:37 - Guest Introduction and Military Experiences

Introduction of the guest, a Vietnam War veteran and Zen Buddhist monk, sharing his enlistment experience and military culture influence.

00:11:26 - Volunteering for Vietnam and Post-War Challenges

The guest reflects on his decision to volunteer for Vietnam and discusses the challenges faced by veterans upon returning from combat.

00:19:14 - Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress and Healing

Insights on post-traumatic stress, moral injury, and the role of gratitude in healing from trauma and PTSD.

00:23:11 - Defining Gratitude and Letting Go of Attachments

The guest offers a personal definition of gratitude through Buddhist practice and discusses the complexity of letting go of attachments.

00:27:10 - Personal Experiences and Moments of Gratitude

The guest recounts life-changing experiences that led to gratitude and reflects on transformative moments and their impact.

00:33:25 - The Challenge of Staying Stopped and Understanding Peace

Discussing the difficulty of maintaining sobriety and exploring the concept of peace as active nonviolence and acceptance of conflict.

00:39:44 - Interconnectedness, Personal Responsibility, and Change

Emphasizing the importance of interconnectedness and personal transformation to address violence, war, and the potential for peace.

00:47:28 - Sharing Resources and Publications

Providing information about the speaker's work and published books related to the discussed themes.

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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/

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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 teacher

2.The difference between deeply, meaningful grace vs. superficial gratitude

3.About expanding your awareness and potential through gratitude

4.How gratitude is the ultimate form of healing: scientific explanation

5.How to apply true gratitude in a challenging relationship

Resources:

Dr. John DeMartini's website: https://drdemartini.com

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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/

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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/

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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 book

Advocate to Win

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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)

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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:

1. What is a gratitude practice and how can it help with self-esteem?
2. How can I start healing my relationship with food and body image?
3. What role does self-compassion play in overcoming body shame?
4. Can gratitude coexist with feelings of shame, and how can I navigate this?
5. Why do I revert to unhealthy eating habits when stressed and how can I change this?
6. How can underlying emotional or psychological issues contribute to overeating or food addiction?
7. What are common barriers to maintaining a healthy eating habit?

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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:

1. What role does gratitude play in Thomas’s life and work as an author?
2. How did Thomas incorporate gratitude into his recovery from burnout?
3. How do we practice gratitude as Highly Sensitive People (HSP)?
4. What are the benefits of incorporating gratitude into daily life?
5. How can practicing gratitude help in managing overwhelming emotions for highly sensitive individuals?
6. What are some effective methods for practicing gratitude on a daily basis?
7. 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.

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