YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude
Welcome to the YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude podcast, hosted by Yogesh Patel
Each week, you’ll hear from a diverse mix of high-profile guests from different ages, backgrounds, professions, and cultures, who open up about topics like gratitude, bullying, self-awareness, resilience, and tuning into that quiet inner voice we often ignore.
This podcast is all about honest conversations that make you pause, reflect, and maybe even see yourself a little more clearly.
Recent Episodes
How Bullying Sparked a Drive to Lead and Inspire
What if one teacher’s belief could change your entire story? Assistant principal and 2020 Teacher of the Year Santosh Kumar shares how empathy, courage, and gratitude shaped his journey from bullied student to educator and co...
Guided by Faith: Sydney Justin’s Story of Two Dreams
What happens when one man lives out two dreams, one in the NFL and one on the Motown stage? Sydney Justin, former defensive back and lead singer of The Miracles, shares a life shaped by perseverance, prophecy, and love. 💡 Wha...
What Happens to Humanity When Tech Evolves Too Fast?
When technology transforms overnight, how do you stay human while keeping up? Michael Earls reveals how gratitude, grit, and growth helped him guide companies from traditional data centers to cloud computing and now AI-powere...
Can Martial Arts Really Bring Inner Peace?
What does it take to rise from a struggling student who flunked first and second grade to a 10th-degree black belt martial arts master? Great Grandmaster Ernie Reyes Sr . reveals the story behind his legendary journey and the...
From Villains to Heroes: Alaina Huffman's Journey Through Character
What happens when embodying characters becomes a path to self-discovery? Actress Alaina Huffman shares how her roles, from Black Canary to Abaddon, have shaped her perspective on strength, vulnerability, and gratitude. 💡What ...
Transforming Life Through the Practice of Gratitude
Gratitude has the power to turn challenges into strength. Last Saturday, August 9, 2025, host Yogesh Patel held his first annual Spirit of Gratitude Gala, inviting all previous guests (14 attended) in celebration of the podca...