Hope to Recharge
Episodes
Moving Forward From Crisis With Goal Setting (Natalie Bacon)
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our continuing series of mental health in the workplace / entrepreneurship, we meet Natalie Bacon, who pivoted from being a practicing business Att...
Staying MENTALLY STRONG During a Personal Crisis (Marley Jaxx)
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All this month, we will be digging into the topic of mental health in the workplace. I get asked all the time about how we can deal with the ups and d...
The Aftermath of Suicide Pursuit - Aliza Bulow (PART 2)
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the second part of our episode with Aliza Bulow, whose son Dani, died by suicide. Due to his diagnosed extreme depression and bipolar, Dan...
The Aftermath of Suicide Pursuit - Aliza Bulow (PART 1)
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined in this first of two episodes, with Aliza Bulow to talk about suicide awareness. Aliza shares the story of her young son, Doni, who was ...
Losing a Son to Suicide and Choosing Hope After Grief (Anne Moss)
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are revisiting an old episode from last year because I find this interview to be so powerful that I wanted to bring it back to all of you...
Understanding the Power of Words, Thoughts and Selfbeliefs (Adam Moen)
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the Power of Words, Thoughts, and Selfbeliefs (Adam Moen) We are halfway through September, and continue to contribute to suicide awaren...
Sharing your Emotions and Secrets to Heal your Mind (Tali Wallin)
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our focus during suicide awareness month with this fantastic interview. There are so many people holding back their emotions, thoughts, an...
Don’t Fear Talking About Suicide, Break the Stigma (Marni Ratner)
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t believe another month has gone, and I am so grateful for all the stories shared the last two months, where we learned so much about managing...
Walking Through Transitions
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grief does not always have to be about death. Sometimes you grieve during transitions. Saying goodbye no matter if it is the passing of a person you l...
Hope After Grief (Matana Jacobs)
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The past two months exploring the topic of grief has been incredibly eye-opening to me. What started as a journey to understand the process of losing ...
Walking Through the Practicalities of Grief (Avrom Jacobs)
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Avrom Jacobs only had a few short months to prepare for the passing of his wife. Today my uncle joins us to s...
Discovering Hope After the Loss of a Husband (Malkie Gordon Hirsch) PART 2
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we continue our powerful conversation with Malkie Gordon Hirsch about her journey walking through the grief of losing her husban...
Post-Traumatic GROWTH After GRIEF (Krista St. Germain)
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After experiencing the devastating loss of her husband in an accident that she personally witnessed, our guest this week went on a journey to not only...
Discovering Hope After the Loss of a Husband (Malkie Gordon Hirsch) PART 1
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One day, Malkie Gordon Hirsch received a phone call that would forever change her life. She was told that her husband had collapsed at work and had pa...
Grieving the Loss of a Husband (Maria Quiban)
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After losing her husband, Maria Quiban decided to offer her story through her powerful book, You Can’t Do It Alone, where she shares insights on ho...
Processing Through the Grief of Death by Suicide (Anne Moss Rogers)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is incredibly difficult to process through and understand. Navigating through the grief of losing a child is something that could potentially de...
Navigating the Grief of Losing a Mother (Rachel and Sarina Rofe)
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off our month discussing the topic of grief I have two incredibly special guests that are dear to my heart to discuss this topic from the pers...
Exploring the Topic of GRIEF (Matana Jacobs)
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We hope that you enjoyed last month’s conversations centered around self-love! This year is FLYING by and as we enter into the last half of 2020 I w...
Why Self-Love is the Path to Healing (Fally Klein)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love yourself enough to take three deep breaths, three times a day? We are wrapping up our series on Self-Love with a life-changing conversatio...
Emotional Detox for Mental Health (Sherianna Boyle)
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel as though you need an EMOTIONAL detox? Often we are carrying so many unprocessed emotions that we walk around feeling overwhelmed and...
How to Deeply Love and Accept Yourself (Solo Episode)
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people come to me looking for a quick fix to resolve some of their mental health struggles. The first thing I always ask them, regardless of thei...
Self-Acceptance and Learning to Love Yourself (Dr. Jane Tornatore)
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are talking about the practice of self-love. In theory you may be drawn to the idea of implementing self-care routines and learning to l...
Self-Love for Mothers (Dr. Claire Nicogossian)
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As mothers we are always putting others before ourselves and serving our families in ways that often go unseen. We are also wearing many other hats an...
Breaking the Stigma around Self-Love (1 Year Celebration)
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are celebrating one full YEAR of Hope to Recharge and I have learned so much over the past hundred episodes! Before embarking on this journey, I th...
Breaking the Stigma of Suicidal Ideation (Christian Hampshire)
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes life hits you with events that will literally bring you to your knees. Even if you have never struggled with mental health issues before, yo...
The Upside of Being Down in Mental Health (Jen Gotch)
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you need to change who you are in order to fit into the rest of the world? Have you ever dealt with feeling “unseen” by thos...
Breaking the STIGMA around Bipolar (Sara Benbassat)
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to live with Bipolar? If you are struggling with a mental illness it can feel incredibly isolating because of the stigma attached to y...
The Art and Practice of Gratitude (Dr. Robert Emmons)
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a milestone episode that is being celebrated in a very special way. We have been discussing gratitude extensively on the podcast for one year...
The Path to Healing (Matana Jacobs)
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today as we are celebrating ONE HUNDRED episodes of our show! This journey has been incredible and the way my own mindset around mental health...
Educating Your Children at Home During a Crisis (Elisheva Liss)
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our daily lives have been drastically interrupted due to the pandemic that we are facing. If you are like our family, you are trying to balance your p...
Raising Children with GRATITUDE (Attitude with Gratitude)
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach our 100th episode I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate our milestone Attitude of Gratitude by interviewing someone who I cred...
Self-COMPASSION and Healing (J.S. Park)
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What voices do you listen to? There are voices we carry with us as a result of trauma or heartache that can be difficult to silence. Sometimes these v...
Identifying and Finding Gratitude for Support (Attitude of Gratitude)
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This past week has been especially difficult. We have been navigating a hectic schedule coming out of Passover and adjusting to life at home during Co...
Understanding and Healing TRAUMA (Dr. Pelcovitz)
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What IS trauma? How can we better understand it in order to heal and move forward in our lives? Today we have a timely episode with an incredible gues...
Practicing Gratitude in the Midst of Grief (Attitude of Gratitude)
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we released an episode with Dr. Frier on the topic of grief. I decided to release the episode a little earlier than we had planned because ...
Navigating Through and Finding Purpose in Grief (Dr. Fier)
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Losing someone you love can feel unbearable. Walking through grief and navigating the emotions that come up even years after your loss is a journey un...
Gratitude for Passover (Attitude of Gratitude)
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special week as we enter into Passover. It is allowing me to reflect deeply on the meaning of the holiday and all the little things that I h...
The Power of Hypnotherapy and Breathwork (Fally Klein)
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the trauma that we carry is completely unconscious. At times this trauma can affect not only our mental health but also our physical health....
Goodbye Sadness (Attitude of Gratitude)
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After dealing with my own sickness this week, I was reminded of the power of gratitude. Today I share with you about my own journey of “saying goodb...
How RUNNING Helped My Depression (Mark West)
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week, Mark West says he believes that we “all have a runner in us”. Mark is a long distance runner and mental health advocate who ...
Amping Up Gratitude (Attitude of Gratitude)
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why am I talking about gratitude? Why is my tone so upbeat? When there is so much uncertainty in the world, when so many people are afraid, I truly be...
How to Hack Your Thoughts and Improve Your Mood (Elisheva Liss)
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are digging into how we can better understand our emotions, improve our mood, and gain control of our thoughts! We have the perfect person to...
GRATITUDE During the Coronavirus Crisis (Attitude of Gratitude)
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, I wanted to come to you today and talk about the role of gratitude during this stressful time. Like you, I am ...
Balancing Life and Mental Health (Jennifer Reed)
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are trying to balance being a mom, a wife, working, and trying to have somewhat of a social life, it can be overwhelming. It may even be tempti...
Anxiety and the Coronavirus (Bonus Episode)
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are coming to you with a bonus episode to address the anxiety you may be feeling over the Coronavirus. We are going through a difficult tim...
The RIPPLE Effect of Kindness (Attitude of Gratitude)
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Attitude of Gratitude I want to share a story with you about an incredible act of kindness that I received last week and the r...
How FOOD Affects Your Mental Health with Dr. Selena Bartlett
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can what we eat have a drastic effect on our mental health? Is it possible to heal our brains and be able to rewire years of conditioning through thin...
Practicing Gratitude (Attitude of Gratitude)
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Brene Brown says, “There is never joy without gratitude, they are both connected!” I have been experiencing that a lot lately. So I decided on ...
Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence with Angeline Mitchell
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel trapped? Like there is no way out of the difficult situation you are in? This week we are talking about the power of choice, the impo...
Experiencing Gratitude After Challenges (Attitude of Gratitude)
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was an incredibly difficult week. My youngest child was very sick and there were several things going on in my personal life that made the w...
Happiness’ Role in Mental Health with Dr. Tal Ben Shahar
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is happiness? Is it something that we earn? Something that is dependent on outside circumstances? Is it something that we can experience even in ...
Gratitude In the Midst of Disappointment (Attitude of Gratitude)
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to talk about being grateful in the midst of disappointment. In the past, when I was expecting something, or excited about an upcom...
Holistic Approach to Our Emotions with Zahraa Surtee
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are there “good” emotions and “bad” emotions? Should we push away feelings of sadness or anger and seek to immediately replace them with more ...
Choosing Higher Vibrations (Attitude of Gratitude)
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I wanted to share something with you that I have noticed about myself. In the past, I used to ask my extremely positive husband and father to “...
Finding Support In Your Mental Health Journey (Solo: Part 3)
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you are struggling with your mental health and you are not feeling supported by your family and friends the way you wish? This is ...
Making Miracles: A Book Review (Attitude of Gratitude)
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Attitude of Gratitude I wanted to follow up on the book that I have been reading, Making Miracles in 40 Days. I mentioned tha...
How to “Squish” Mental Health Stigma with John Lang and Max Fritzhand
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel truly supported in your mental health journey? Do you wish that there were more people for you to talk to and lean on when you are going t...
Gratitude During Tragedy: The Loss of Kobe (Attitude of Gratitude)
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We lost a giant this week. The loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the other passengers was a trauma that we collectively experienced. Many of us d...
Nature’s Role in Mental Health with Celina Celeste
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we just need a break. We need to step away, perhaps even go outside, and give ourselves permission to simply BE. This week I had the honor o...
Thanking Ourselves (Attitude of Gratitude)
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I wanted to speak about self gratitude and why we should say “thank you” to ourselves. Now when you first hear that, you may be thinking tha...
Highly Sensitive People with Patricia Young
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is being sensitive a bad thing? From an early age we are told to “suck it up” and to “stop crying” and are not given permission to lean into t...
Gratitude is a Choice (Attitude of Gratitude)
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a strong expectation that something was going to turn out a certain way only to be disappointed that it went in a completely differe...
Rewiring Your Brain for Mental Health with Dr. Rick Hanson
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you teach yourself to heal? How much power do we really have over our brains and can we truly experience long lasting change? This week I had the ...
One Moment of Gratitude Leads to the Next (Attitude of Gratitude)
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the past several months we have been producing Attitude of Gratitude on Thursdays to encourage you to invite gratitude into your life as a daily p...
Religion and Mental Health with Calvin Wayman
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He is the author of Fish Our of Water, a mastermind facilitator, podcast host, and successful entrepreneur, but Calvin Wayman openly admits that it ha...
How to Level UP Your Mental Health in 2020 (Attitude of Gratitude)
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are! The first Attitude of Gratitude for the New Year! Let’s start this year with an abundance of gratitude for all that we went through in ...
Finding the RIGHT Therapy (Solo: Part 2)
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As 2019 is coming to a close I wanted to share with you more about my mental health journey. The intention of this episode is to provide you with acti...
The Gratitude Podcast with Gorgian Benta
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to introduce you to someone who has been instrumental in my own gratitude practice. Gorgian Benta host of The Gratitude Podcast joins ...
The Gift of Depression With Regena Rosa
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Often we do what we feel like we “should do” instead of leaning into what feels truly right for us. Perhaps we do not fully trust what we tell our...
Holiday Gratitude Even in Blues (Attitude Gratitude)
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with the “Holiday Blues”? A lot of people struggle during the holidays and it can be especially difficult because most people are ...
Embracing Your Uniqueness with Cameron Herold
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What if the thing that you think is a weakness is actually a strength? What if many of the “disorders” that we place on people are actually just t...
Don’t Stop the Practice (Attitude of Gratitude)
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot on the show about practicing gratitude through the difficult times. However when gratitude WORKS (which it does!) What do we do then? To...
Raw and Vulnerable (Solo: Part 1) - Everest 5X
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am bringing you one of three solo episodes where I will dive in deeper to my own mental health story and share with you the tools that I u...
Intentional Gratitude with Heather Vickery (Attitude of Gratitude)
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After experiencing a major transition in her personal life, our guest this week success coach and author Heather Vickery says that she discovered the ...
Relieving Depression through Fiction with Xandra Robinson-Burns
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways to find relief from depression. There are creative ways to cope with anxiety. As humans there is not a “one size fits all” app...
Thanksgiving Gratitude (Attitude of Gratitude)
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks six full months of podcasting! How appropriate that this special day falls not only on our Attitude of Gratitude segment but also on Thank...
Coffee Over Suicide with Christopher Parker Howard
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
*Warning* This episode contains very sensitive topics including conversations about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal th...
Inspired by Gratitude (Attitude of Gratitude)
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am back in Jerusalem coming to you full of gratitude! I just attended a conference led by my eldest sister and the CEO of Temech, a powerf...
Navigating Postpartum Depression with Samantha Sutherland
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No one can fully prepare you to be a mother. You not only have to navigate the logistics of taking care of another human but you may also experience a...
Be Happy First with Lauren Foster (Attitude of Gratitude)
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can we find happiness when we are told “no”? Maybe a client has turned down our service or perhaps we have been asking God for something speci...
Mental Health for Entrepreneurs with Angela Henderson
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you or someone you know runs their own business you know how stressful and demanding it can be. Many entrepreneurs work excessive hours, do not get...
AOG Vitamin (Attitude of Gratitude)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take vitamins? It may even be a part of your daily routine and few of us would argue on their benefits. What does this have to do with gratitud...
A Live Energy Healing Session with Brian Weiss
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is unlike any we have done up to this point. You will experience a live energy healing session between me and my energy coach, Brian...
Ep 45 - Showing Gratitude for our Support (Attitude with Gratitude)
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thursdays are special days. I use it to prepare for Shabbat which I love celebrating and getting to spend time with my family. I also get to connect w...
Ep 44 - How to Transform Your Relationships with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you are going through your own healing process and unintentionally neglect the relationships in your personal life? What implication...
Ep 43 - The Power to CHOOSE Gratitude (Attitude with Gratitude)
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am coming back to you from Jerusalem. We are ending our fabulous trip and heading back to the States in the morning, but I wanted to wrap up t...
Ep 42 - Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Substance Abuse Eli Brown
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Brown was on his way to a promising career as a professional tennis player. Growing up in Canada, he fell in love with the sport and dedicated him...
Ep 41 - Attitude with Gratitude from Jerusalem
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am coming to you from Jerusalem, Israel. I am spending the holidays with my family which I am so grateful for. We are participating in a few f...
Ep 40 - Breaking Free from Addiction and Learning the Power of Forgiveness with Tony Grebmeier
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008, Tony Grebmeier says that he almost lost everything. He had been struggling for years with addiction, was in severe debt, separated from his w...
Ep 39 - "Mr. Thank You" John Israel (Attitude with Gratitude)
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I first heard today’s guest on one of my favorite podcasts, The One Thing. They were interviewing a man named John Israel (AKA “Mr. Thank You”) ...
Ep 38 - Educating Young People About Mental Illness with Tammy Ozolins
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After years of struggling with depression and manic episodes, Tammy Ozolins finally received the diagnosis of Bipolar Two with Rapid Cycling. As an ed...
Ep 37 - Jump Start Your Year with Gratitude (Attitude with Gratitude)
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a special week in the Jewish community. We are celebrating our New Year and for me that means a time of intentional reflection. I like to...
Ep 36 - Relationship Magic: The Art of Creating a Magical Relationship with Guy Finley
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I recently read a book, Relationship Magic, which was monumental in how I now view my personal relationships. It was an honor to be able to connect w...
Ep 35 - The Secret of AOG (Attitude with Gratitude)
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I wanted to discuss the term “Attitude of Gratitude”. What does that really mean? I am sure that you have heard it being said and it’s tem...
Ep 34 - Hug Therapy: A 21-Day Journey to Embracing Yourself, Your Life, and Everyone Around You with Dr. Stone Kraushaar
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can a hug make a difference in our mental health? What are “self-hugs”? What is it about physical touch that is so healing? Dr. Stone Kraushaar, a...
Ep 33 - Gratitude on a New Voltage (Attitude with Gratitude)
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is ‘Post Pain Gratitude’? Are there benefits to gratitude beyond coping with the present moment and experiencing its’ immediate benefits? L...
Ep 32 - Prepping the Body and Mind for Crisis with Jen Esquer
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the honor of connecting with mobility expert Dr. Jen Esquer about how we can use mobility and fitness to prevent and treat mental heal...
Ep 31 - Practicing Gratitude During Pain (Attitude with Gratitude)
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today my energy is a little low but I wanted to share with you something that I am currently going through. As you know I love the topic of gratitude ...
Ep 30 - Energy Healing with Brian Weiss
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sat down with another individual who has played a huge role in my life and in my journey towards overcoming the mental health struggles t...
Ep 29 - Thank & Grow Rich (Attitude with Gratitude)
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Matthew recently suggested this incredible book to me by Pam Grout called Thank and Grow Rich. You may be familiar with the book Think and ...