Wake Up With Gratitude

#145 - How Does Gratitude Help When We Hit Rock Bottom? (Lauren Blanchard Zalewski)

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After being diagnosed with a chronic illness, Lauren took care of everyone else – except herself. After a while, she started using alcohol to deal w...

#144 – Can Our Healthy Habits Turn Into An Addiction? (Samantha Waagenaar)

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes our healthy habits can turn into an addiction. Samantha Waagenaar loves to work-out and move her body. Years ago, her passion turned into an...

#143 - World Gratitude Day - 21 Ways to Practice Gratitude

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're celebrating World Gratitude Day! I dream of a world where we all choose to wake up with gratitude. Let's start with one day a year where w...

#142 – How to Wake Up Grateful with Kristi Nelson (rebroadcast)

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last December, Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of a Network For Grateful Living released her book, Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of ...

#141 - What if Your Childhood Challenges Fueled Your Success as an Adult? (Martika Shanel)

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Martika Shanel believes that success is in everyone! As a bootstrap founder, author, speaker, and active community member who believes in giving back,...

Where is Our Gratitude Now? Bonus Episode in Response to Protests Outside of Canadian Hospitals

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Where is Our Gratitude Now? It's time that I shared what is my truth about the pandemic and vaccines. I wrote a poem expressing my thoughts as I've be...

#139 - What Would It Look Like to Live Gratitude as a Lifestyle? (Chelsea Luther)

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would it look like to live Gratitude as a lifestyle? Chelsea Luther, the founder of thank you, Gratitude, is living her life rooted in gratitude ...

#138 - Could You Be Missing Out on a Critical Modality for Healing? (Federico Vallin)

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you used clinical hypnotherapy before? Federico Vallin is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Spiritual Care Professional and has specialized training in ...

#137 - How a Lack of Self-Worth Can Lead to Financial Disaster (Lisa Liimatta)

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Liimatta was running a successful day spa when the financial crisis hit. Her commitment to creating a VIP customer experience and treating her st...

#136 - What if Love is the Only Choice You Can Make? Alana Fulvio - rebroadcast

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

*Originally Shared Nov 2020* Alana Fulvio is a multi-passionate serial entrepreneur, Executive Advisor and Female Coach who loves to play in the 'spac...

#135 - The One Thing I Learned from A Near Death Experience (Jane Stark)

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a conversational style episode, Jane Stark and I share our unique near-death experiences (NDE) and what we've learned from them. Our experiences we...

#134 - Gratitude is the Spark the Opens the Door to Well-Being (Evans Putman)

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Evans Putman has been a pioneer in business for over two decades. He was one of the first people to teach entrepreneurs with podcasts how to create va...

#133 - How Important is Mindset Training During Cancer Treatment? (Jill Levine)

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Levine was diagnosed with cancer only a few days after she'd started a brand-new job. Jill chose to learn non-traditional healing techniques and ...

#132 - How Does Decluttering Lead to a More Grateful Life? (Robyn Buchanan)

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn Buchanan became a minimalist out of necessity, when she decided to go to nursing school with 3 young children at home. Realizing the positive im...

#131- Can You Find More Time for Joy When You're an Entrepreneur & Parent? (Amanda Da Silva)

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Da Silva knows how to leverage her time. She's an author, personal development coach & growth mindset mentor, as well as the Co-found and Chief...

#130 - Can We Teach Our Kids to be Grateful Entrepreneurs? (Tim Young)

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a way to infuse gratitude into all aspects of your life? Tim Young and his family are doing just that. Tim is a successful entrepren...

#129 - Do You Have the Courage to be a Pioneer in Your Industry? (Kimilu)

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It takes courage to listen to your heart and follow your dreams halfway around the world. Kimilu was seeking support from a life coach in the Philippi...

#128 - On the Other Side of Healing is Freedom and Liberation (Julie Reyes)

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if we stop letting shame run the show? Julie Reyes shows up for us in a big way during our interview. She bravely shares her story of childhood t...

#127 - How to Train Yourself to See More Things to Be Grateful For (Nancy Davis Kho)

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of my conversation with Nancy Davis Kho, we dive into the science of gratitude. Nancy shares with us the why behind her letter writing proje...

#126 - Do We Need a Plan on How to Re-Enter the World Post-Pandemic? (Nancy Davis Kho)

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our two-part podcast: Nancy Davis Kho and I share a humor filled conversation on what it's like to be in mid-life, how to deal with di...

#125 - Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude Throughout Your Day

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 125 – Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude Throughout Your Day This special bonus episode is a recording from the live Spring Into G.A.S. event on A...

#124 - What If You Could Trust the Feeling That It's All Going to Work Out? (Ashley Vincent)

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if you had total conviction that you could manifest anything you choose? Ashley Vincent shares how her clear vision of what she wanted (to live i...

#123 – What is Total Sexy Health? – Udo Erasmus Part 2

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Udo is a pioneer in the health & wellness space and the founder of Udo's Choice. His products are carried in Whole Foods & health food stores worldwid...

#122 - Gratitude is Second Nature – Udo Erasmus Part 1

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Udo Erasmus, gratitude is second nature. When he was less than 3 years old, he was a refugee during WWII. His story takes us from those early days...

#121 - Do You Believe That Our Lives are Full of Crazy Coincidences? (Alysha Myronuk)

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alysha Myronuk is the creator of Myrony (my + irony) – the crazy coincidences in life that we can't explain. Alysha navigated several difficult life...

#120 - What Happens When We Decide to Trust Our Intuition? (Cheryl Brewster)

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you trust your intuition? Cheryl Brewster is a Professional Intuitive and Mindset Coach & Speaker. She's learned to tap into the gifts of intuition...

#119 - One Man's Search for the Underlying Truth of the Universe (Damian Nordmann)

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Damian Nordmann has been seeking the underlying truth of the Universe since he was a teenager. He started his career at the School of Metaphysics and ...

#118 - You Won't Believe What I Manifested in Less Than a Month!

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe that within a month we put our house on the market, sold it and found a new home to move into. This is a personal story of what I...

#117 - What's The Missing Key to Solving Your Health Challenges? (Stephanie Bell)

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Bell struggled with health challenges and body images issues from when she was a young child. Stephanie shares how after having her third ch...

#116 - How Do You Move From Burnout to Leading with Love? (Star Ladin)

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Star Ladin was successful by all traditional ways we count; but she was miserable. Trained as a teacher, she chose to build a career in sales & market...

#115 - What is the Key to Unlocking Happiness and Joy? (Rnold Smith)

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rnold Smith seeks to answer the question: What makes people happier? In our interview, Rnold courageously shares the difficult story of his childhood ...

#114 - Let's Raise the Level of Gratitude & Appreciation in the World

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeanette Y. Martin & Kathy Fester co-founded the Gratitude & Appreciation Summit when they realized they had a common goal: To raise the level of grat...

#113 - Would You Like to Cast a Spell With Your Words? (Steph Jagger)

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Jagger is a modern day spell-caster with her words. When Steph sends an email love letter, I savour every word she shares. She's a writer, speak...

#112 - Are You An Entrepreneur With a Big Positive Message? (Michelle Abraham)

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Abraham stumbled across podcasts for the first time while she was on maternity leave and fell in love with the format. A lifelong connector, ...

#111- Turn Your Ordinary Life into An Extraordinary One With Gratitude (Simone Knego)

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simone Knego leads an ordinary life filled with extraordinary moments. In our interview, she shares some of these moments with us, including why she c...

#110 - What if We Didn't Rush Through the Uncomfortable Bits? (James Gardiner)

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if instead of rushing through the uncomfortable parts of our lives, we chose to live through our 'jungle event' and move from selfish to selfless...

#109 - Do You Remember the Last Thing You Did Before Lockdown?

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week has been a challenging one. My Facebook feed is full of memories from a year ago and it's the last time I got to enjoy so many things we con...

#108 - Having the Courage to Come Out of the Spiritual Closet (Stacey Nealon)

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you come out of the spiritual closet yet? Stacey Nealon had the courage to do that years ago, before it was mainstream. She's been in business fo...

#107 - What If Success Was No Longer Optional? (Natalie Dion)

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Dion is a woman with the conviction to go after her biggest dreams! A former Costco executive, Natalie was experiencing burnout in her career ...

#106 - Is It Possible to Life An Abundant Life Filled With Joy? (Ami Park)

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ami Park is an Actor and Abundance coach fulfilling her life's dream of guiding others back to their true self love. Ami became an Abundance coach whe...

#105 - When Was the Last Time You Had a Creative Download?

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Maria Locker, her creative download came to her while she was at dinner with a friend - and she snuck into the ladies room to follow her intuition...

#104 - Can We Find Gratitude Even During The Most Difficult Times?

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joree Rose and I enjoy a deep conversation about gratitude and explore ways to integrate gratitude into our lives in ways that I'd never thought of be...

#103 - What Would it Feel Like to Live Authentically as Yourself?

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marissa Hamon is a Self-Love and Life Coach, who navigated a journey from being raised in a tight-knit religious family to figuring out who she is as ...

#102 - How Do You Bring Your Future Self Into the Present?

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you bring your future self into the present? By acting as if you're already there! I know, it sounds a bit confusing and on this Mindset Monday...

#101 - Are You Daring Enough to Dream Your Biggest Dreams in 2021?

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Wong is your growth & courage catalyst and the host of the Sacred Emergence Podcast. In this first interview of 2021, we talk about how she o...

#100 - 10 Things I'm Grateful For In 2020

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm celebrating the 100th episode of the Wake Up With Gratitude podcast! And I'm sharing 10 things I'm grateful for in 2020, including creating ...

#99 - Wake Up Grateful with Kristi Nelson of Gratefulness.org

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When I opened my most recent email from A Network For Grateful Living, my jaw dropped when I saw that Kristi Nelson, the Executive Director, had relea...

#98 - What If You Believe You're Meant For Something Big?

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christa Realba has a little voice inside that keeps reminding her that she's meant for BIG things! She's the host of the Ambitious Mama podcast and so...

#97 - Join My Hubby and I As We Review 2020 and Create 2021 Goals Together!

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Friends, my hubby and I decided to do our review of 2020 and set our goals for 2021 together this year. And he agreed to record our conversation to sh...

#96 - Could You Give Away a 6-Figure Business For Free?

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Could you give away a 6-figure business for free? DeeAnne Riendeau is doing just that, and she shares the how and the WHY in our conversation.  Years...

#95 - Are You Familiar With Creative Journaling?

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolle Nattrass shares with us how she's continued to evolve over the years as a multi-passionate artist and creative soul. A professional actor, dir...

#94 - Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety By Saying Yes to Doing the Work

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kady Romagnuolo didn't realize that her challenging high school experiences were the source of her anxiety until she found herself in tears at a confe...

#93 - How to Overcome Burn-Out With Grace and Resilience

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Theresa Lambert made the decision to leap without a net and move to Canada over a decade ago, to follow her heart and her passion. She created an incr...

#92 - Where In Your Life Do You Need Better Boundaries?

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Englemark and I chat about the importance of recognizing and setting clear boundaries without feeling guilty. She shares helpful strategies to fee...

#91- Six Years Ago, I Almost Lost My Life After a Miscarriage

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share the story of my second miscarriage (the story of the first one is shared in episode 18). Not only did I lose the baby; I end...

#90 - How Gratitude and Her Passion for Health Has Transformed Her Life

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Krista Fernandez and I met through my Wake Up With Gratitude podcast! This is the first time I've had a long time listener as a guest on the podcast. ...

#89 - Practicing Gratitude Isn't the Only Way To Thrive This Season

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I share how I'm choosing to thrive and not just survive the holidays this year. We are living through difficult times and our ho...

#88 - When You Bring Love First, Magic Happens

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alana Fulvio and I get together for the first time on this episode of the podcast and create magic together. She is a multi-passionate serial entrepre...

#87 - How Does Gratitude Help Us Deal With Trauma?

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Hewitt is the founder of Visualise You and the host of the Visualise You Podcast. Beth shares a very powerful story about how she used gratitude ...

#86 - 20 Years From Now, Will You Be Happy With The Work You Did?

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you asked yourself today, "would I be happy doing what I'm doing right now for the next 20 years", what would your answer be? Dr. Ken Keis knew fro...

#85 - Have You Done a #30DaysofGratitude Challenge?

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've completed the #30DaysofGratitudeChallenge and in this episode I'm sharing how it's had a positive impact on my own life and the lives of other p...

#84 - How to Live a Healthy Pandemic Life with Gratitude

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Deally is an Integrative Health Practioner and Registered Health Coach, living in Whistler, BC. She has a passion for gratitude as a foundatio...

#83 - How to Surrender and Trust Your Intuition

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Lyall is an Intuitive Business Mentor for Established Female Entrepreneurs, and an expert on using your intuition to make decisions. She teac...

#82 - A Near Death Experience After a Small Plane Crash

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adele Anderson survived as a passenger on a small plane that crashed a river when she was only 27 years old. This near death experience had a profound...

#81 - What If You Started Your Day With Love and Intention?

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had the feeling you're spiritually connected to someone you've just met? Sylvia Aguilar and I met through our daily business Power Hour and I kne...

#80 - Are You Ready to Make a Quantum Leap?

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberley Day is a woman who chose to fight for what she wanted in her life, instead of letting herself be beaten by a cancer diagnosis. While being t...

#79 - What's So Special About How You Start Your Day?

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our very personal and timely interview, Blair Kaplan Venables shares how she's created a morning routine that allows her to ease into her day. She ...

#78 - What if I Told You it Was All About Your Mindset?

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Crebs started as a broke guitar teacher with a side hustle and a dream. Over the past 15 years, he has created an amazing multiple six-figure bu...

#77- We Are Made of Magic and Resilience

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I share how I've been feeling over the last few weeks. Like many of you, I've struggled with my mental well-being. I was inspire...

#76 - Have You Tried Not Complaining?

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Cole continues to stay positive and find solutions even during the most challenging times. Her secret? Don't waste time complaining or wallowing...

#75 - When Is It Most Important to Trust Our Intuition?

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we dive back into the archives to share an interview I did during my Self-Love series. This was recorded in December 2019. Tracy Mak...

#74 - What Can You Do When Faced With a Difficult Diagnosis?

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cynthia Brace was diagnosed with hypoglycemia and told by her doctor that there was nothing she could do to help her symptoms. She felt extremely unwe...

#73 - How Important Is Your Morning Routine?

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friends! I'm back with a solo episode. There was a lot on my mind when I recorded this. First, I get into what's been working for me as my morning...

#72 - Are Your Excuses Holding You Back From Success?

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christian is trained as a family medicine doctor, who gave up clinical practice after 4 years of working in the field. He shares how his determination...

#71 - What If Gratitude Was a Part of Your Cancer Treatment?

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Anita Papp and her family immigrated to Canada 17 years ago, she didn't speak English. She overcame that first hurdle successfully and then was h...

#70 - I've Had Enough of Unhealthy Diet Culture!

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gillian Goerzen and I have a very uncomfortable conversation about how diet culture has infiltrated our minds and what we can do to change that. If yo...

#69 - What Does It Look Like To Live In Your JOY?

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another great episode with my husband Dan aka Psychotic Wolf! We have a great conversation about how he's created success on Twitch by h...

#68 - Do You Have a Stress Management Routine?

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of functional medicine before? Ever wondered if it might be able to help you? Julie Michelson is a National Board-Certified Functional ...

#67 - Why Do We Need to Spend More Time in the Forest?

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Meranti is the founder of One Tree Love, yoga instructor, environmental educator, and retreat leader. We talk about our relationship with trees a...

#66 - Using Gratitude Practices in Our Most Difficult Times

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Ritter Nydick is the founder of Blue Barn Kitchen and the author of Clean Cocktails Cookbook. Her own journey to heal the symptoms of IBS lead he...

#65 - Finding a Way to Give Back During COVID-19

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julie LeJeune has always had a passion for giving back and being of service to others. Her background in nutrition and the science of malnutrition lea...

#64 - Super Exciting BIG News!

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello podcast family! I am very excited to share some BIG NEWS with you! Listen in to find out more about why I'm celebrating this week.  I'm officia...

#63 - Meet the Most Resilient Woman I Know

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Martel is the most resilient person I know. She has overcome so many struggles and challenges over the past few years and she still finds a way...

#62 - I've Struggled with My Mental Health For Years

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've had struggles with my mental health since I was a child. As an adult, I've experiences mental health challenges for years. I share some of my mor...

#61 - What If You Had a System to Make Better Decisions?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dana Peever knows all about making difficult decisions. And her life's work has been focused on helping others to make better decisions more easily. S...

#60 - Celebrating the Impact of 10,000 Downloads

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating a podcast milestone! Thank you for the 10,000 unique downloads since Dec 2019! I am truly grateful that you are choosing to Wake Up With G...

#59 - How Does Gratitude Help When Life is Difficult? (Abena Perryman)

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Abena Perryman started a daily gratitude practice on Facebook a few months ago. In our interview, she shares the heart-wrenching story about why she s...

#58 - Teaching Our Kids to Be More Grateful

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can we teach our kids to be more grateful? My nine-year old daughter Céline joins me for the second half of this podcast and shares how she pract...

#57 - Do You Want To Be a Rocking Great-Granny?

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Ballantyne has a vision to be a rocking great-granny and that drives her daily decisions. She chooses to lead with her passion for health and we...

#56 - Do You Know the Difference Between Conflict and Drama?

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought of the difference between conflict and drama? Jonathan Miller is a Conflict Transformation Coach and Podcast Host. We talk about...

#55 - It's Been One Hell of a Week - Can Gratitude Help Us?

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe all that's happened since I posted my last podcast a week ago. Our world is in turmoil and it feel so HEAVY right now. This episo...

#54 - I Can't Stay Silent Any Longer

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This special bonus episode is unlike the other episodes you'll find on this podcast. Another black man was murdered by a police officer. George Floyd ...

#53 - Why Facing the Darkness is Essential for Growth

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kavita Maharaj and I for a self-love interview that explores a number of relevant topics including how her yoga studio has navigated the COVID-19...

#52 - How to Be Friends When You've Got Different Opinions

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hardest things during the pandemic is dealing with friends and family who have different opinions. It's never easy when you find yourself c...

#51 - When Should We Follow Our Intuitive Nudges?

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should we be listening to our intuitive nudges? I believe that there has never been a better time to listen carefully to what our soul is craving. Pau...

#50 - Celebrating a Podcast Milestone!

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating 50 podcast episodes in less than 6 months! I am incredibly proud of the amazing people who have shared their heart with us on the podcast....

#49 - Can We Find Joy During a Pandemic?

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are more than two months into the global pandemic and we've all seen our lives change in many difficult ways. I'm tired of hearing about the 'new n...

#48 - Transforming Your Life After Surviving Childhood Trauma

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ayódele O Kolade is a Transformation Specialist and a certified NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer. She transformed her own life after having grown up...

#47 - Growing Your Online Community Using Gratitude

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to my very special guest, Dan Lawrence (my hubby!). Dan has been streaming on Twitch TV for over three months and he has seen his online ...

#46 - Are You Finding it Hard to Sit Still Right Now?

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Fraser has been through challenging times before, and he shares how some of the lessons he learned after dealing with major trauma as a teen. A...