Rise & Thrive
"Rise and Thrive" is a commentary podcast exploring the multifaceted world of the wellness industry. From academic topics and specific practices to influential teachers, the show cuts through information overload to offer practical, evidence-based guidance for real life. It aims to be an "informed friend" – conversational yet credible, respectfully inclusive, digestible, and optimistically realistic.
Rise & Thrive
Gratitude: Humanity's Oldest Tradition
What if humans are essentially walking thank you cards, hardwired for gratitude since the dawn of civilization? This episode unearths humanity's oldest tradition, revealing how we've been expressing thanks to a "Something Else" for over five thousand years – from Stonehenge to ancient harvest festivals. You'll discover why our modern understanding of gratitude often misses the profound spiritual core that connects us to something bigger, offering powerful benefits for well-being. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about giving thanks.