In the heaviest seasons of life, gratitude can feel out of reach — yet it’s often what anchors us most. In this episode, Jeremy explores how small moments of appreciation can transform the atmosphere during the grind. Through story, research, and a reflection on the film Chef, he reminds us that gratitude isn’t found after the work is done… it grows right inside it.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

In this bonus episode, Jeremy shares the story behind The Ordinary Impact—two songs, two questions, and the tension between who we’re becoming and who others experience us to be.
A quiet reflection on personal honesty, communal responsibility, and why ordinary moments matter more than we think.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

In a world that praises performance, this episode explores something deeper — the quiet power of being truly seen.Jeremy shares a story of how one small moment of noticing changed a life, weaving in research from Charles Cooley and Dr. Stephen Porges to show that our nervous system doesn’t relax because of achievement — it relaxes through connection.With a nod to the film About Time, this reflection reminds us that presence slows the world down just enough to notice what — and who — really matters.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

In a world chasing quick wins, patience feels like a lost art. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero reflects on the unseen work of waiting — through a story of a maple tree, new research on resilience and empathy, and a reminder that growth often happens underground. Slow down, stay steady, and rediscover the strength that comes from walking the long road of patience.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

Halloween isn’t just about costumes — it’s about the masks we wear every day. In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores the tension between hiding and being seen, blending story, research, and reflection to uncover what real authenticity looks like. Discover how taking off your mask might just be the most freeing thing you do this season.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

We all carry something — invisible burdens that shape how we show up in the world. In this episode, Jeremy explores what it means to carry those weights well: how naming them, sharing them, and finding moments of awe can lighten what feels uncarryable. Featuring insights from psychologists James Pennebaker and Dacher Keltner and a powerful lesson from Good Will Hunting, this reflection invites you to breathe, release, and remember — you were never meant to carry it all alone.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

We often postpone joy, convincing ourselves it will come once life finally slows down. But what if joy isn’t waiting for perfect timing — what if it’s already here, hidden in the small, ordinary moments we overlook every day?In this episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores how attention shapes experience, drawing on research from psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky and the Harvard Study of Adult Development to reveal why joy isn’t about circumstances, but about what we choose to notice.A reflection on presence, perspective, and the simple truth that people find what they’re looking for — especially when they start looking for joy.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

Forgiveness isn’t forgetting—it’s remembering differently. In this reflective episode, Jeremy Ferrero explores how to heal emotional wounds without erasing the past, drawing on powerful research about post-traumatic growth and the science of forgiveness and emotional healing. Through story, psychology, and practical reflection, you’ll learn how to reframe pain, release resentment, and find peace with your own story. Because true healing begins when our memories stop holding us hostage — and start helping us grow.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

We’ve all heard apologies that sound empty—words that smooth things over but never really repair the damage. What does it take to move beyond hollow phrases into something deeper?In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy reflects on the difference between saying sorry and doing the work to make things right—and why the distinction matters for every relationship we value.Show NotesEpisode Transcript

What if the words you speak and the choices you make don’t end with you? In this episode of The Ordinary Impact, Jeremy Ferrero unpacks The Law of Entanglement—a principle from quantum physics that reveals how deeply our lives are connected. Discover how encouragement, criticism, love, and even small everyday choices ripple far beyond what you see, shaping lives in ways you’ll never fully know.Show NotesEpisode Transcript