Send us a textThe Power of Audacity and Resilience with Erika RothenbergerIn this empowering episode of The Motion of Gratitude, host Shannon Missimer sits down with the incredible Erika Rothenberger to explore the transformative power of resilience, grace, and intentional living.Erika Rothenberger, a corporate professional turned wellness leader, podcaster, and author, shares her remarkable journey from surviving a traumatic assault to thriving through audacity and self-belief. She opens up ...
Send us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the The Motion of Gratitude Podcast! In this exciting premiere, hosts Shannon Missimer brings back her husband Matthew Missimer.The two delve into profound personal transformations and the pursuit of genuine happiness. Matthew shares his enlightening journey of moving away from materialism and discovering deeper fulfillment, starting with his transformative experiences in Costa Rica. The couple reflects on their major life changes, including selling their ...
Send us a textJoel Zuckerman shares his journey of writing over 250 letters of appreciation and the impact it has had on his life. He discusses the seven pillars of expressive gratitude, including how it makes the writer and recipient feel good, fosters a positive ripple effect, and leaves a lasting legacy. Joel also introduces his upcoming book, 'Gratitude Tiger,' which emphasizes the importance of proactively experiencing gratitude. In this conversation, Joel Zuckerman and Shannon Missimer ...
Send us a textDr. Amit Kakar, owner of Avalon Pharmacy, shares his journey of prioritizing family over business and the importance of being present and connected with his wife and children. He shares his personal family tools to foster open communication and understanding. Dr. Kakar also highlights the significance of vulnerability as a parent, and how it creates a safe space for children to open up and seek guidance. He discusses the challenges men face and the importance of finding like-min...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Motion of Gratitude podcast, Shannon Missimer interviews Ellen Bradley, an entrepreneur, yogi, and global citizen. They discuss Ellen's journey of world schooling her three daughters for the past eight years. Ellen shares that her decision to world school was driven by a desire to expose her children to the beauty and diversity of the world and to break free from societal conditioning. She emphasizes the importance of trusting one's intuition and making sm...
Send us a textIn this episode, Shannon Missimer interviews Emily Montgomery, the founder of HiLU, a pro-social app dedicated to spreading words of affirmation and fostering a community of gratitude. Emily shares her personal journey of transformation, from being a lawyer and prosecutor to following her passion for gratitude and kindness. The idea for HiLU came to Emily during her pilgrimage on the Camino del Santiago, where she received voice recordings of affirmations from her mentors. She r...
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode, Shannon Missimer interviews Ben Newman, a renowned speaker, entrepreneur, and performance coach. They discuss the importance of your burn and purpose, setting standards over feelings, the power of authenticity and connection, and the Coach to Coaches program. Ben shares personal stories and insights that highlight the significance of living life fully and making every day count.TakeawaysFocus on your burn and purpose to stay motivated and overcome challen...
Send us a textIn this episode, Shannon Missimer interviews Josh Kosnick, a leadership coach, about his journey from the financial industry to coaching. Josh shares his experience of facing betrayal and loss of identity, and how he found purpose and built his coaching practice. They discuss the concept of alpha vulnerability and redefining masculinity, emphasizing the importance of emotional expression and vulnerability for men. Josh also highlights the significance of unlearning old patterns ...
Send us a textIn this episode, Shannon interviews Kortney Murray, the owner of Coastal Kapital, about the importance of business finance and the challenges faced by women in accessing funding. Courtney shares her personal journey and how her own experience with business failure led her to become an advocate for entrepreneurs seeking financing options. She emphasizes the need for knowledge and understanding of business credit and financing, and encourages entrepreneurs to apply for funding and...
Send us a textIn this episode of The Motion of Gratitude podcast, we embark on a profound exploration of emotional well-being with the insightful therapist, Tara Thackeray. Join us as we delve into the transformative realm of somatics and emotional regulation, uncovering the power of mindfulness in healing.Tara shares her own personal story of how working in hospice for most of her career has shaped her journey as a therapist. She shares her expertise on understanding and navigating emotions,...
Send us a textJoin Shannon for a special episode as she takes a heartfelt journey back in time, revisiting five years of her gratitude practice. In this introspective and enlightening conversation, Shannon explores the profound impact that intentional gratitude has had on her life. She’ll share the highs and lows, the moments of transformation, and the evolution of her perspective on gratitude. Discover the power of looking back and how practicing gratitude has shaped her path. Whether you’re...
Send us a textIn this episode of “The Motion of Gratitude,” we dive deep into the healing and transformative power of nature and all of the FREE things that benefit our wellbeing. Join us as we sit down with Aubrey Taylor, a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and Functional Nutritionist, to explore how reconnecting with the natural world can significantly enhance our well-being. Discover the profound effects of nature on our physical and mental health as we discuss the science behind it and...
Send us a textThis April 2023 we had the opportunity to spend the entire month in Costa Rica as our family of five. It was our first opportunity to travel outside of the country together as a family and truly dive into a new culture. In this episode we share insights in - where we traveled- how it isn't always perfect traveling with little kids - why we continue to travel even after things are "returning to normal"- Finding Dandelion Wild Schooling in Nosara, Costa Rica (short ...
Send us a textBrooke and I got a chance to sit down and talk about transitioning from a career that feels like a forever, starting a new business from a passion project, and choosing to live life as a family in a different lane (In an RV!). If you are a mother who is feeling a pull to do something differently but not seeing how you can make it work, take a listen. Brooke is a beautiful example of trusting her intuition and bringing dreams to live while living in the moment.In 2015, Brooke Hap...
Send us a textWelcome to the second recording that Matthew and I have done together. We decided that in this episode we wanted to talk about what happens when your foundation gets rocked. So many times we are able to talk about what we were able to do AFTER we go through an intense phase of life, but we don't always let people see the messier, confusing part. Although we are looking back on our experiences, we wanted to share the not so pretty side of change and questioning that has happened ...
Send us a textA life lived in Pursuit of Gratosis is a life fully felt and lived consciously. It is through the experience of life that we can find Gratitude and appreciation for life in a way that we might otherwise miss. Today's episode I am so excited to introduce you to my husband Matthew. Our journeys to live life consciously and to be present in our lives have been unique in our approach, yet both have gotten us to the same outcome. In this episode we dive deep into the approaches that ...
Send us a textFor everyone out there looking to learn more about the beautiful voice behind the meditations for The Experience, I am overjoyed to introduce you to Jaki Reynolds! Jaki has been a yoga and meditation student and teacher for over 15 years and brings a beautiful perspective of what meditation truly is. In this conversation Jaki shares her story of how she got into yoga and meditation and the impact it has had in her life. We took time to discuss the individual meditations tha...
Send us a textI had the honor and opportunity to sit down and interview Genevieve King, the Founder and CEO of Origins Curriculum. Origins Curriculum is the homeschool curriculum that we are using for our family and is rooted in an understanding of mindfulness and ecoliteracy in early education. Geneveve has over 25 years experience in early childhood education and an extensive background in sustainability. Genevieve decided to combine her passion for teaching children with her expertis...
Send us a textIn this Episode I interview Katie Kershner, she is an RN, Wellness Coach and owner of Scrub with Purpose. Her goal is to help busy, drained, and stressed-out women become the best healthy version of themselves. Katie and I share a deep belief in the impact of Gratitude and how powerful it is as a tool, ESPECIALLY as a mother with kids and we wanted to dive into it in a real way and share our stories. In this Episode Katie opens up and shares her story of how Gratitude was t...
Send us a textAs a small business owner, who is looking to build a business that is sustainable, both in product and in brand, marketing has always been an interesting spot for me. I get the importance of the bottom line, and selling your products, but the traditional way of selling doesn't resonate with me. I had the opportunity to meet Audrey about a year ago and we just connected on our values. Since we met, she has started her own marketing agency with a focus entirely on ethical marketin...