Gratitude & Growth
Welcome to the Gratitude & Growth Podcast—a space for honest conversations about personal growth, mindset, emotional healing, and becoming who you want to be.
I’m Sara Mitich—an actor ( Star Trek: Discovery, The Expanse, or Murdoch Mysteries), yogi, and life coach—here to share the real-life tools and reflections that help us navigate this beautifully messy human experience.
Each episode is here to help you:
🌱 Build emotional resilience
🌿 Align with your true self
🧠 Shift your mindset with grounded insights
💚 Cultivate more presence, peace, and gratitude
Whether we’re exploring self-discovery, somatic work, neuroscience, or spiritual growth, this podcast is all about the "how" of transformation—through grounding reflections, practical tools, and soulful stories you can apply to real life.
So grab your coffee, head out for a walk, or settle in—let’s grow together. 🎧
💌 Explore more at www.gratitudegrowth.com
Episodes
34 episodes
Gratitude & Discomfort: How Embracing What’s Hard Builds Strength, Presence & Growth
Discomfort might not be glamorous—but it’s one of the most powerful tools for personal growth. In this episode, I share why I intentionally seek discomfort through cold plunges, hot/cold therapy, meditation, and workouts—and how gratitude helps...
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13:35
My 4 Commandments: How I Know I’m Being Who I Want to Be
How do you know when you're becoming the person you want to be? In this episode, I share something deeply personal—the four commandments I live by. These aren’t rules I found in a book. They’re truths I’ve discovered...
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16:30
Curiosity Over Expectation
This phrase—“Curiosity Over Expectation”—has quietly but profoundly reshaped my life, and I’m kicking off Season 3 of the Gratitude & Growth podcast by diving deep into it.In this episode, I share how this mindset has become m...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:53
Honoring the Cycles & Seasons of Life
In this special season two finale, we’re diving into the importance of honoring the cycles and phases of life. Just like nature, with its seasons—spring, summer, fall, winter—we as human beings also go through our own cycles. Whether it’s the 2...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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26:17
Doug Jones: Embracing Kindness & Empathy
In this special episode of the Gratitude & Growth Podcast, recorded live from Creation Entertainment’s “Trek to Vegas” in Las Vegas, I sit down and interview the legendary actor and one of my cast mates on Star Trek: Discovery, Doug Jones.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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36:52
The G&G Gratitude Challenge Highlights
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into the transformative effects of the month-long gratitude challenge I led on social media back in May. I share the key takeaways from participants, including immediate mindset shifts, the...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:29
The Power of Silence: Insights from 11 Days at Bali Silent Retreat (with Co-Founder Patricia)
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast we dive into the Power of Silence, and I share my insights from spending 11 days at the Bali Silent Retreat. I detail my honest and personal journey of where I was before I went...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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44:38
The Importance of Self-Care & Rest
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast we explore the essential roles of self-care and rest, two practices that are vital for maintaining balance and avoiding burnout. There’s a difference between self-care, which involve...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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23:23
Ian Tyson: Finding Gratitude in Grief
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Ian Tyson (@Iantyson) and talk about finding gratitude in grief. We have a very open and vulnerable conversation about the loss we have experienced in our lives (Ian losing his mom when...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:04:31
Setting Your Level of Tolerance & Still Practicing Unconditional Love
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into our Level of Tolerance: what it is, how to set it, and how to maintain it while still offering others Unconditional Love. This was something I struggled with f...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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33:01
Michelle Argyris: The Power of Breathwork
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Michelle Argyris and we dive into everything Breathwork. Michelle is the founder of Windtuition Wellness. She is a Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Practitioner, Energetic ...
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58:35
Dr. Natasha Kovacevic: Neuroplasticity, The Subconscious Mind & Mental Hygiene
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Dr. Natasha Kovacevic and we dive into Neuroplasticity, Emotional Regulation, the Subconscious Mind, Mental Hygiene, the (scientifically proved) importance of nature on the brain and SO...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:11:14
Presence, Awareness & The Seat of the Observer
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into Presence, Awareness & The Seat of the Observer. All these words and concepts we hear across the Mind, Body, Soul spectrum, the personal development world, the spiritual community -...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:20
Blythe Hubbard: The Nervous System, Stress, & Somatic Healing
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Blythe Hubbard and we dive into everything Nervous System, Stress, our Fight/Flight/Freeze response, Burnout, and so much more! Blythe is a Certified Life Coach &...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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58:48
Reflection & Intention
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I dive into Reflection & Intention. Two powerful concepts and tools that allow you to step into the version of yourself that you want to be. I take time to reflect and set intentions every day...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:36
Brant Menswar: Your Black Sheep & Living with Deliberate Intention
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Brant Menswar and we dive into his book “Black Sheep.” Brant stands at the forefront of corporate transformation, masterfully equipping both organizations and individual trailblazers to...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:05:39
Keeping a Positive/Grateful/Abundant Mindset Amongst Negativity
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I answer Kearsten’s question. I asked on Instagram what you wanted to hear more about and she asked to hear “more on how to keep a positive, abundant mindset among negative people and the news.”
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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27:07
Ian Tyson: Gratitude, GrateFuel, & Silver Linings
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Ian Tyson and we geek out about our favorite topic ever - Gratitude. Ian is a motivational speaker for 30+ years, the author of “Hooray for Everything! The Optimist Manifesto” and, my f...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:03:10
Resistance & Practicing Defenselessness
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I chat about Resistance and Practicing Defenselessness. This is a big one for me, especially lately. Even editing this episode reminded me of all the things I needed to hear as I hunker down and t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:21
Mckenzie Small: Self Improvement, Authenticity & Presence
Today on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Actor and Artist, Mckenzie Small.Mckenzie and I have known each other for a few years but have never had the opportunity to actually sit and discuss in depth our fascination ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:05:38
Topher Kearby: Perfectionism, Reflection & Acceptance
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Artist and Writer, Topher Kearby.This was a really special interview for me. I’ve been following Topher on social media for a few years and have always felt so seen in an...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:06:18
Sarah Fisher: Being Kind, Feeling Your Feelings & Giving Yourself a Seat at the Table
This week I have actress Sarah Fisher joining me to talk about Kindness, Feeling Your Feelings, Giving Yourself a Seat at the Table and so much more. Sarah is known for her roles on Degrassi, Kiss & Cry, Full Out (just to name a few). ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:18
Ronnie Rowe Jr.: The Power of the Mind & Turning Pain into Progression
This week the Gratitude & Growth Podcast is officially back for Season 2 with an interview with the incredibly inspiring Ronnie Rowe Jr. Ronnie is an actor known for several Film and TV Projects (The Porter, Star Trek Disco...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:46
Meditation
Meditation is such an incredible tool, and with practice, commitment and awareness, it actually can become a way of life. Meditation is an avenue to go within. It relieves anxiety, calms the mind and nervous system, and allows you to explore yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:55
What Jelly Roll taught me about Judgement, Authenticity, Unity and Service
This week we are back with JELLY ROLL. I saw Jelly Roll perform last weekend and it blew me away, and it was SO unexpected. I am humbled, I am inspired, and I am driven in purpose more than I have been, and it’s thanks to him. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:08