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The Gratitude Podcast

We Don't Live In The Moment Anymore - Dominique Dehaene (ep. 936)

Mar 24, 2025
42:10

Dominique is an avid sportsman, strongly socially committed and closely involved with the challenges and opportunities of inclusion of persons with disabilities as the National Director of the Special Olympics Belgium.

In spite of a cold, he showed up and we had a great conversation on gratitude.

Here are 5 specific things we talk about:

  1. What does gratitude mean for you personally?
  2. Why is gratitude less important in the Western world?
  3. What could we do when it's hard to feel grateful?
  4. Have you always been a grateful person, or was it something that helped you become more grateful?
  5. How are you experiencing gratitude in your work today?


Resources:

Dominique's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ddehaene/

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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:

  • 00:01:18 Dominique's background.
  • 00:02:25 Career switch motivation.
  • 00:03:44 Personal connection to Special Olympics.
  • 00:05:05 Meaning of gratitude.
  • 00:06:25 Gratitude is rewarding.
  • 00:07:46 Appreciation creates bonds.
  • 00:09:05 Promoting gratitude.
  • 00:11:06 Social media's impact.
  • 00:12:07 Living in the moment.
  • 00:13:14 Social media highlights.
  • 00:14:54 Capturing vs. living moments.
  • 00:16:18 Cherishing memories.
  • 00:17:43 Sharing life's realities.
  • 00:19:01 Social media as connection.
  • 00:20:31 Being happy for others.
  • 00:21:54 Gratitude exercise.
  • 00:23:03 Favorite quote.
  • 00:24:19 Attitude is key.
  • 00:25:35 Dealing with lack of gratitude.
  • 00:26:59 Finding small joys.
  • 00:28:09 Focusing on positives.
  • 00:29:49 Always been grateful.
  • 00:31:07 Giving back to society.
  • 00:32:23 Gratitude in Special Olympics.
  • 00:33:49 Experiencing gratitude at work.
  • 00:35:02 Athlete's appreciation.
  • 00:36:41 Fuel for good work.
  • 00:37:48 Authenticity of athletes.
  • 00:39:05 People to be grateful for.




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