The Gratitude Podcast

Sybrand Van Kwawegen from South Africa is the new winner of the Circle of Joy Award and he was so generous as to share with great vulnerability what he went through in his life, not from a place of self pity, but from a place of power, love and gratitude. I'm sure you'll find him and his story as inspiring as I did.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John A. Chuback, M.D., is Board Certified in General Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery. He received his MD from Rutgers University and has been in private practice in Paramus, New Jersey, for 16 years. Dr. Chuback is also a successful entrepreneur: he is the founder and Chief Medical Officer at Chuback Medical Group, founder and managing member of Elant Hill, LLC, and the nutraceutical company BiosupportMD. He is the recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition amongst many other honors. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at Phillip’s Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ, an exceptional school where underprivileged children receive an outstanding education. Dr. Chuback founded Chuback Education, LLC, which offers audio programs on subjects like weight management, smoking cessation, personal development, and academic achievement. He’s also the author of Make Your Own Damn Cheese, which you can find at: http://chubackeducation.comExperience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Herman Williams, at age 31, was about to achieve his dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon to elite athletes. He then experienced a life-changing event that left him depressed and disabled. With the love and support of family, friends and mentors, Williams reinvented himself – and created a deeply fulfilling life and career that helps more people than he ever could have imagined in his original dream.“CLEAR!” Living the Life You Didn’t Dream Of is both a memoir and a “how-to” guide – with exercises and action steps – designed to help the reader create their own best life possible. The book includes The Kindness Scale, a system Dr. Williams created that urges readers to do activities from a simple (“Smile”) to major (“Perform CPR”) activities that will make a positive impact on other people’s lives – and an impact on the giver, as well.Dr. Williams said that “CLEAR!” recounts “my 25 year journey to find my way back to a new dream. A journey that embraced my illness, and allowed me to find joy in life. A journey that lead me to my true mission in life today.”You can find out more about the book and Dr. Herman, here: http://clearlivingthelife.comExperience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ash El Difrawi, Psy.D., our guest today has built a reputation as a thought leader in clinical, social, and consumer psychology. He recently published his book, The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness, which he and his co-author spent over two decades researching the answer to this question: what is happiness? After transitioning to a career in marketing, he has held senior positions at companies including: Google, McKinsey, Wrigley, Gogo, and currently Redbox. He’s been featured in The Economist, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fast Money, WSJ, New York Times, CNBC, Mashable and many others. Dr. ElDifrawi also co-wrote a television pilot called Sessions that was optioned by DreamWorks Television. Dr. EI Difrawi lives in Hinsdale, Illinois, with his wife and two children.Take the quiz at http://www.thetenworlds.comExperience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We sometimes receive recognition and appreciation from other people, and that feels amazing, but what if we could give that to ourselves more often? What would happen?This is the idea that we explore today.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do the blessings in your life make you feel guilty? Here's a perspective that enriches everyone.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Manwell Reyes was born in Germany, and is a singer, rapper and songwriter, best known for being the lead singer of the hip-hop group called the Group 1 Crew. He is also known for being the husband of comedian and actress Anielah Johnson, who found success in stand-up comedy.But what matters most for us in this conversation, is that he’s a big believer in the power of gratitude alongside his wife.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is a short excerpt from a recent interview that will go live in a few weeks about appreciating life as a person living in the USA. I think it's a great little reminder for the 4th of July. :)Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This 10 minute gratitude meditation is a great way of reconnecting to gratitude for those who don't have much time. Enjoy!Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here are the 3 tips that help me release anxiety about money.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy