

Evolving with Gratitude
Lainie Rowell
#EvolvingWithGratitude explores how Bold Gratitude can optimize happiness, relationships, and performance. Listen as Lainie Rowell and guests share evidence-based strategies and heartfelt stories that spread joy and empower us to flourish.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 30min
Episode 86 - A Brain Health Revolution with Dr. Daniel Amen
We Zoom in Dr. Daniel Amen for this thought-provoking episode. Dr. Amen takes us on a journey through his groundbreaking approach to mental health. Discover how his unique focus on brain health is challenging and transforming traditional psychiatry. From personal stories that sparked his passion to innovative techniques reshaping mental wellness, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the powerful link between our brain's health and our overall well-being. Tune in for an episode that promises to change the way you think about mental health.
Transcript available at LainieRowell.com.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Daniel Amen’s mission is end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He is dedicated to providing the education, products, and services to accomplish this goal. Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed.
Dr. Amen is one of the most visible and influential experts on brain health and mental health with millions of followers on social media. In 2020 Dr. Amen launched his digital series Scan My Brain featuring high-profile actors, musical artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers that airs on YouTube and Instagram. Over 90 episodes have aired, turning it into viral social media content with collectively millions of views. He has also produced 17 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos on brain and mental health have been viewed over 300 million times. Dr. Amen is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD, and many more. His highly anticipated new book is Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships was released March 23rd, 2023.
Thrive Global Article:
A Brain Health Revolution: Dr. Daniel Amen's Mission to End Mental Illness
Connect with and learn from Dr. Amen:
Websites – DanielAmenMD.com & AmenClinics.comInstagram – @doc_amenTikTok – @docamenX/Twitter – @DocAmenLinkedIn – @DrDanielAmenFacebook – @DrDanielAmenYouTube – AmenClinics
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Jan 16, 2024 • 23min
Episode 85 - Inside The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Step into "The Happiness Lab" with Dr. Laurie Santos in this engaging episode. Join us as Dr. Santos helps us overcome the ways our minds lie to us about happiness!🤔 Beloved for making complex science relatable, Laurie shares eye-opening insights that challenge conventional wisdom. From the power of social connections to embracing all your emotions, this episode will change the way you think about happiness. Get ready to unlock the transformative potential of well-being. Tune in now and embark on a journey to a happier you!
Transcript available at LainieRowell.com.
Thrive Global Article:
Inside The Happiness Lab: Dr. Laurie Santos on the Science of Well-Being
About Our Guest:
Teacher of the most popular class in Yale’s history, host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast, and creator of The Science of Well-Being on Coursera. Laurie’s goal is to help teach others to live happier lives through science-backed techniques.
More about Dr. Santos:In addition to her work on the evolutionary origins of human cognition, Laurie is an expert on the science of happiness and the ways in which our minds lie to us about what makes us happy. Her Yale course, Psychology and the Good Life, teaches students how the science of psychology can provide important hints about how to make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. The class became Yale’s most popular course in over 300 years, with almost one out of four students enrolled. Her course has been featured in the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, GQ Magazine, Slate and O! Magazine. The online version of the class—The Science of Well-Being on Coursera.org—has attracted more than 4 million learners from around the world. A winner of numerous awards both for her science and teaching, she was recently voted as one of Popular Science Magazine’s “Brilliant 10” young minds, and was named in Time Magazine as a “Leading Campus Celebrity.” Her podcast, The Happiness Lab, is a top-3 Apple podcast which has attracted 85+ million downloads since its launch.
Thrive Global Article:
Inside The Happiness Lab: Dr. Laurie Santos on the Science of Well-Being
Connect with and learn from Dr. Santos:
The Happiness Lab Podcast
The Science of Well-Being for Teens
The Science of Well-Being for Everyone
Website – DrLaurieSantos.comInstagram – @LaurieSantosOfficialX/Twitter – @LaurieSantosPinterest – @DrLaurieSantosFacebook – @happinesslabYouTube – @DrLaurieSantos
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Jan 9, 2024 • 20min
Episode 84 - Building an Abundant Mindset with David Meltzer
In this transformative episode of the pod, David shares his journey and explores the profound impact of gratitude on life and success. Get ready for an inspiring discussion that will challenge you to rethink the power of a simple 'thank you' and how it can reshape your path to abundance. Don't miss these invaluable insights – tune in and discover the blueprint for success with gratitude!
Thrive Global Article:
Building an Abundant Mindset with Gratitude: David Meltzer’s Blueprint for Success
Transcript Available at LainieRowell.com.
About Our Guest:
David Meltzer is a legendary sports executive and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.He is one of the world's top Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business coaches. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World’s Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing… VALUE. In all his content, and communication, that’s exactly what you’ll receive.
Connect with and learn from David:
Complimentary Signed Book:David invites us to connect with him via email at david@dmeltzer.com and you can even request a copy of his book, which he generously offers to send for free, covering the cost of the book and shipping.
Free Weekly Training:Discover David’s 24-year tradition of impactful Friday trainings by contacting him for virtual attendance information.
Explore More Resources:Visit David’s website at dmeltzer.com to delve into more of his wisdom and offerings.
FOLLOW David:
Website – dmeltzer.com Instagram – bit.ly/2lfirlyX/Twitter – bit.ly/2kzwo1bFacebook – bit.ly/2jthvkmLinkedIn – bit.ly/2uuthdoYouTube – bit.ly/2lqr8ob
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Jan 7, 2024 • 8min
10 Simple But Profound Mindsets, Life Hacks, and Rituals to Thrive in the New Year
Hello, friends! Welcome to the podcast episode I wasn't planning to record. But I've had so much learning over the past year, and I really couldn't wait to get this out. So I wanted to share something as we start a new year. (Don't worry, everything I'm going to share is applicable all year long.)
10 Simple But Profound Lifehacks and Rituals to Thrive in the New Year (Full article here)
Focus on Internal Shifts Over External ChangesRead More: Inside The Happiness Lab: Dr. Laurie Santos on the Science of Well-Being
Overwhelmingly Share the Good and Spread Positive EmotionsRead More: Unlocking the Power of Heartfelt Praise & Emotional Contagion: Catching Feelings That Improve Well-Being
Practice Self-Compassion and Positive Self-TalkRead More: Inside The Happiness Lab: Dr. Laurie Santos on the Science of Well-Being
Adopt a Strategic Approach to Bold Gratitude and JournalingRead More: Building an Abundant Mindset with Gratitude: David Meltzer’s Blueprint for Success & Crafting Your Path to Journaling with Bold Gratitude
Use Temptation Bundling and Create a Savoring RitualRead More: Finding Our Happy Hours: Time-Management Secrets (Part 2) & Finding Our Happy Hours: Time-Management Secrets (Part 3)
Cultivate Digital Wellness – Manage Notifications and Become a Source of Positivity OnlineRead More: Digital Harmony: Navigating, Coping, and Thriving Online (Part 1) & Digital Harmony: Navigating, Coping, and Thriving Online (Part 3)
Establish Consistent Health and Fitness RoutinesRead More: George Couros on Optimizing Health and Life
Prioritize Social Connection and Commit to Intentional Acts of KindnessRead More: Unlocking the Power of Heartfelt Praise & Emotional Contagion: Catching Feelings That Improve Well-Being
Embrace Mental Subtraction for GratitudeRead More: The Surprising Way Sliding Door Moments Can Lead to Profound Gratitude
Manage Attention and Time MindfullyRead More: Finding Our Happy Hours: Time-Management Secrets (Part 1)
In gratitude,
Lainie
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Dec 19, 2023 • 7min
First Listen: A Sneak Peek at the Extraordinary Voices That Kick Off Season 3
Hello, friends! I'm thrilled to announce we have another season of Evolving with Gratitude headed your way in January!
And now, to give you a taste of the excitement and inspiration awaiting you in Season 3 of Evolving with Gratitude, I'm excited to share exclusive sneak peeks from our upcoming episodes.
These handpicked moments are just a glimpse of the profound conversations and transformative insights that our remarkable guests bring to the table.
From exploring the depths of gratitude and happiness to revolutionizing the way we think about mental health, each clip is a window into the journey we're about to embark on together.
So, lean in, listen closely, and let's get a first-hand feel of the incredible stories and wisdom that Season 3 has in store for us…
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Dec 12, 2023 • 28min
Season 2 #EvolvingWithGratitude Podcast Highlights (July-December)
Get ready to be filled with joy, hope, and inspiration as you listen to the highlights from the second half of Season 2 of the pod! There are so many takeaways from these #EvolvingWithGratitude guests! The hardest part of producing this episode was picking just one highlight per episode! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed putting this together.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 19min
Episode 83 - Crafting Your Path to Journaling with Bold Gratitude
I'm thrilled to share something close to my heart—a recent series of articles I wrote for Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global called "Crafting Your Path to Journaling with Bold Gratitude."
Join me in this fun solo episode as I share what I wrote for Thrive and if you want to read the articles, check em out: Part 1: Science & Significance of JournalingPart 2: Building a RitualPart 3: Positive Ripple Effect
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Nov 28, 2023 • 32min
Episode 82 - Promoting Agency and Achievement with Guest Starr Sackstein
It’s an enthralling convo with Starr Sackstein, where we unravel the transformative power of innovative education and learner empowerment. We explore her new book, "Student-Led Assessment," discussing how empowering students in their learning journey can transform the classroom. Starr's insights on gratitude, the power of acknowledgment, and striking a balance between hard work and personal fulfillment are not only enlightening but also incredibly inspiring. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or just someone passionate about personal growth, this conversation offers a treasure trove of wisdom! 🌟📚💡
Transcript available at LainieRowell.com.
About Our Guest:
Starr Sackstein is an educator, author, and advocate dedicated to transforming education through innovative practices. With a background in secondary education, she has championed learner-centered experiences, assessment reform, and technology integration. Her insights, shared through speaking engagements, workshops, and online platforms, inspire educators to reimagine traditional teaching paradigms. Starr's commitment to fostering critical thinking, growth, and equity underscores her role as a thought leader shaping the future of education.
Websites: mssackstein.com and masteryportfolio.com
X/Twitter: @mssackstein Instagram: @starr53177/
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Nov 21, 2023 • 38min
Episode 81 - Starfish Moments with Guest Shannon Meyer
Join the fun as I team up with Shannon Meyer, an inspiring educator and consultant, for a playful dive into brain-friendly teaching techniques in this heartwarming episode! We also reminisce about an unforgettable Airbnb experience that was anything but ordinary! Get ready to be moved by our discussions of personal struggles, triumphs, and those "starfish moments" that remind us of the profound impact of kindness and connection. Whether it's exploring the depths of neuroscience in the classroom or finding gratitude amidst life's challenges, this episode is a testament to the resilience and joy found in learning and growing together. 🌟🧠✨
Transcript available LainieRowell.com/podcasts.
About Our Guest:
Shannon Meyer is a dynamic trainer, speaker, and teacher, bringing over a decade of experience in coaching educators. She specializes in providing inspiring professional development sessions, filled with meaningful strategies and powerful perspectives, aimed at rekindling educators' passion for their work in the classroom. Shannon leads engaging sessions on a range of crucial topics facing today's educators, including trauma-informed teaching, adapting to COVID-impacted learning environments, mental health awareness, classroom management support, social-emotional learning, student safety and abuse prevention, as well as student engagement and differentiation. Her expertise and enthusiasm make her a sought-after voice in the educational community. She is dedicated to empowering teachers and enhancing student experiences.
Website: learningconsidered.com
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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Nov 14, 2023 • 33min
Episode 80 - Leading Educational Excellence with Guest Todd Whitaker
Get ready to turn the volume up as Todd Whitaker delves into the heart of what transforms good into great, in classrooms and beyond! In this episode, I'm taking you on a behind-the-scenes tour of personal growth where the power of positivity meets practical wisdom. Expect to come away with a fresh perspective on how gratitude shapes our journey and why every step we take towards betterment is a reason to be thankful. This is your invitation to be inspired, to reflect, and to embrace the joy of making a difference. Let's get started!
Transcript available at LainieRowell.com.
About Our Guest:
Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. Todd is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri.
Prior to moving into higher education, he was a math teacher and basketball coach in Missouri. Todd then served as a principal at the middle school, junior high, and high school levels. One of the world's leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd has written more than 60 books.
Website: toddwhitaker.com
X/Twitter: @ToddWhitakerInstagram: @toddwhitaker1
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Website - LainieRowell.com
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
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