YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude
Welcome to the YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude podcast, hosted by Yogesh Patel
Each week, you’ll hear from a diverse mix of high-profile guests from different ages, backgrounds, professions, and cultures, who open up about topics like gratitude, bullying, self-awareness, resilience, and tuning into that quiet inner voice we often ignore.
This podcast is all about honest conversations that make you pause, reflect, and maybe even see yourself a little more clearly.
Recent Episodes
What If Success Starts with Integrity?
What does it take to build champions without breaking people? Coach Malek Ben-Musa shares a leadership philosophy forged through immigration, adversity, and decades on the field from Europe to Austin and into the world of MLS...
Building Strength Through Rebranding and Self-Discovery
How does a small show with a big heart grow into a movement? Host Yogesh Patel takes you behind the scenes of Spirit of Gratitude’s first year, from an Anthem Awards finalist nod to a packed gratitude gala celebrating real co...
Beyond the Workshop: What True Craftsmanship Teaches About Life and Legacy
What can a 120-year-old car teach about passion, perseverance, and giving back? Master restorer Alan Travis shows how restoring history is about more than cars, it’s about inspiring others, sharing knowledge, and living with gratitude. 🧠 What You Will learn: How mentoring students and sharing restoration knowledge keeps history aliveWhy true passion is measured by hands-on engagement, not just admirationA Jay Leno story that shows the joy, respect, and camaraderie in craftsmanship🗝️ Key take…
Lessons on Fatherhood from Behind the Mic
What makes sports more than a game? Damon Bruce, a voice woven into two decades of Bay Area sports talk, shares how a broadcast can become a bond connecting families, generations, and communities. 💡 What you will learn: How s...
How Bullying Sparked a Drive to Lead and Inspire
What if one teacher’s belief could change your entire story? Assistant principal and 2020 Teacher of the Year Santosh Kumar shares how empathy, courage, and gratitude shaped his journey from bullied student to educator and co...
Guided by Faith: Sydney Justin’s Story of Two Dreams
What happens when one man lives out two dreams, one in the NFL and one on the Motown stage? Sydney Justin, former defensive back and lead singer of The Miracles, shares a life shaped by perseverance, prophecy, and love. 💡 Wha...