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Gratitude Blooming PodcastFrom Fire to Soil: Navigating Turbulence with ForgivenessSend us a textHow might letting go open space for something new (and even different) to grow in your life?In this episode, co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson, joined by season 4 guest, Dr. Paul Wang, explore how we move from the heat of transformation into grounded stillness — from fire to soil. Through their personal stories from Hawai‘i, Los Angeles, and the Galápagos, they reflect on navigating rapid change, embracing uncertainty, and trusting the slow process of adaptation.Dr. Paul shares Daoist wisdom on late summer’s elemental shift, r...2025-07-1936 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWayfinding in Summer: The Power of Aliveness, Destiny, and the Dance of Yin & YangSend us a textIn this episode, hosts Omar and Belinda, joined by Dr. Paul Wang, explore the intense transition from spring to summer—a time of rapid blooming and expansive energy. Omar shares a profound moment of wayfinding amidst a board meeting, guided by nature’s messages of patience, kindness, and the unexpected wisdom of a slithering snake.Dr. Paul offers insights from Daoist wisdom and Chinese medicine, emphasizing the power of aligning with the season’s fire energy while honoring the balancing yin. As they draw the 14th Gratitude Blooming card, the pasque flower...2025-06-1027 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastTo Bloom Is to Remember: On Simplicity, Awe, and the HeartSend us a textWhat if awe begins with remembering? In this episode, co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson are joined by Dr. Paul Wang to explore the seasonal shift from budding to blooming—and how the heart holds the wisdom to navigate both. Rooted in Daoist philosophy, plant medicine, and the Gratitude Blooming card of Simplicity, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to slow down, feel more, and choose what truly matters.Don't miss the guided somatic practice at the end of this episode to support your emotional resilience and heart-centered mindfulness thi...2025-05-1428 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastLook for buds: Transitions, Friendship, and Ancestral WisdomSend us a textHow might simplifying your focus create space for what truly matters to flourish in your life this spring? A delightful spring energy infuses this conversation as co-host Omar Brownson shares his transformative experience with the Ubuntu Climate Initiative in South Carolina's Gullah Geechee lowcountry. His beautiful poem "Purple Sarongs" captures the essence of gathering on historically significant land where Dr. King dreamed his "I Have a Dream" speech—a powerful setting for visioning 150 years into our collective future.The synchronicity of simplicity emerges as an unexpected through-line when co-host Bel...2025-04-0829 min
Seeking Center: The PodcastGratitude: The Secret Ingredient to Getting What You Want - Episode 140Let’s start out by saying thank you for listening or watching this episode. We are grateful to have you in our Seeking Center world. Now why is having an attitude of gratitude important?!! Well, that is what we’re talking all about with Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson, the visionary creators and co-hosts of The Gratitude Blooming Podcast and movement.Belinda is a coach, non-profit education leader, and entrepreneur who brings her gift of nurturing personal strengths and creates life-changing tools and experiences for deep growth. Omar is a storyteller inspired by land and social impact and...2024-11-2653 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastFrom Chaos to Cosmic Choices to Loving Corrections with adrienne maree brownSend us a textThis week, we are joined by beloved movement creatrix adrienne maree brown in a conversation about talking with trees, finding your murmuration, and holding complexity (and each other). With wisdom from Gratitude Blooming’s rose card representing choice, the celebrated author of Emergent Strategy joins co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson for an insightful conversation on building right relationships, the power of proximity and her new book Loving Corrections. We unravel the threads of how capitalism and colonization pull us away from our local communities and the urgent need for spiritual te...2024-08-2037 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastUnearthing Timeless Insights Through a Zen PerspectiveSend us a textEmbark on a reflective journey with us, as we begin to weave together the wisdom of over 100 episodes, creating a tapestry of insights that transcend time. Imagine uncovering forgotten treasures and gaining new perspectives through the essence of sound, a medium as eternal as the themes we explore. This special installment brings a spotlight to our collaboration with Zen master Norma Wong, who extends her profound influence beyond a mere interview to ongoing projects like 'Kinship with Water'. Revel in the transformative idea of honoring water as a wise elder, capable of teaching...2024-05-1613 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastAn artist, a poet and a land steward: Our practice of remembranceSend us a textAs we meander through the intricate pathways of artistry, poetry, and land stewardship, Arlene Kim Suda, Belinda Liu, and Omar Brownson uncover the profound synergy these realms share in steering life's grandest inquiries. Our conversation, rich with personal experiences like a recent trip to a sanctuary in Tijuana, spotlights the vitality of communal ties and the bravery entailed in embracing change. Reminisce with us as we delve into heartfelt discourses about the indispensable roles of co-creation, the transformative power of saying "yes," and the journey toward aligning with our internal compasses.2024-01-0530 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastKindling Hope and Gratitude with a CandlemakerSend us a textYou ever find yourself searching for an antidote to the chaos of the world? Let's journey together into the warm, comforting embrace of hope, gratitude, and the soothing scent of candles. Special guest Kate De Palma, former teacher turned candle artisan and founder of Scented Designs, illuminates us with her story of transformation. She shares her leap from the classroom to the candle workshop, and how her newfound passion became a beacon of joy and community.Our intimate conversation continues under the soft glow of intention setting and candle rituals. We...2023-11-2938 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSilence, Intent, and WholenessSend us a textJoin us in this captivating episode of Gratitude Blooming as we delve into the theme of Wholeness with the remarkable Lorrie Adams. In this conversation grounded by the vibrant Forsythia, Lorrie takes us on a journey of self-discovery and healing, sharing her profound insights and experiences. Her Shamans Cave Maker community also crafted the Gratitude Blooming wooden card deck holders! From a young age, Lorrie felt a profound connection to nature and the world around her. A transformative moment playing outside in the wintry landscapes of New England sparked a sense o...2023-05-2737 min
SolFul ConnectionsBlooming Gratitude with OmarIn this episode of SolFul Connections, Omar Brownson shares how the practice of gratitude serves to elevate and enhance our lives. Omar believes this so much that he has left the so-called "corporate world" behind and is dedicating himself to create a revolutionary industry - products and programs designed to bring gratitude to the masses. He has served as the founding executive director of RiverLA and has held leadership positions across finance, land use, and social impact. Listen to him on the Gratitude Blooming Podcast; check out the artful and mystical Gratitude Blooming Reflection Card Deck or simply find out...2023-02-1439 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastDestiny, like the ocean, you contain multitudesSend us a textIn this podcast episode, Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson sit down with the multi-talented Kameron Green to talk about her relationship to time and how she uses this time of year to reflect on her accomplishments, set intentions, and create an ongoing practice for the new year. Kameron shares how the pandemic has changed her, both personally and professionally, and how she has shifted her focus on self care, reprioritized her values, and let go of things that no longer serve her. She also talks about finding joy in the work t...2023-01-2142 minGratitude Blooming PodcastRevisiting Tenacity from Season 1: Reframing Negative ThoughtsSend us a textAs we transition to a new year, we revisit the concept of tenacity and how it is represented by the dandelion.The dandelion is a symbol of transformation, going from a yellow flower to a white puff ball to seeds. Similarly, we can transform our minds by practicing gratitude and shifting our focus from negative thoughts to positive ones. This helps us to cultivate a growth mindset and become more resilient.As we enter the new year, it's a good time to reflect on this theme of tenacity and...2022-12-2832 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWhy Nature? Set your intention into the wildSend us a textIn this intimate conversation, we look back and look forward on the year and the lessons our team has learned from being in close connection to nature. Belinda talks about how nature has been a profound and lifelong learning experience for her and how it is accessible and universal to everyone. Omar shares about the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in allowing us to adapt to change and be present in the moment. Arlene reminds us of the eternal and our shared humanity through nature.Nat...2022-12-2235 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastExploring Presence and Permission to Grow with author and therapist Jor-El CaraballoSend us a textIn this podcast episode, author and therapist Jor-El Caraballo talks about the importance of presence, permission to grow, sensitivity, memory, security vs. safety, and belonging. He compares himself to an orchid, a plant that needs very little water, and encourages listeners to focus less on creation and more on spontaneity. He also mentions the importance of consent, disclosure, and reflection in order to save us from the shadow, which is more than the addict of our psyche.We hope you'll join us on this journey of connecting w...2022-12-1637 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastThe Art of GratitudeSend us a textAt the heart of Gratitude Blooming is art. All the art is an attempt to bring some kind of healing into the world. According to the artist and co-founder Arlene Kim Suda, even if the expression of a work reaches just one person at a time, it feels like the slow work needed to build the momentum to create the world we hope and dream to live in.This week we talk more about the power of art - both creating and interpreting it. Inspired by Oren Slozberg, the Ex...2022-12-0831 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWhat can bloom from your vulnerability? Conversation with Angela Oh, Civil Rights Lawyer and MediatorSend us a textWhat can bloom from your vulnerability?This week, we explore the theme of vulnerability represented by the winter rose with zazen practitioner Angela Oh. She invites us to imagine vulnerability as choosing the unknown, even if it’s scary. Being vulnerable means walking hand-in-hand with courage. Angela Oh is a renowned civil rights lawyer (though she would never say that of herself) turned Zen priest turned mediator. She shares how to listen to nature and to be in “right relationship”. More and more her practice is trusting the silence. 2022-12-0238 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWhy Gratitude? Explore & Practice with the Gratitude Blooming TeamSend us a textWe're taking a step back this week to explore the question of "Why gratitude?". One answer is self-care. The brain has a biological bias to focus on the negative and gratitude disrupts this bias. This negative instinct sits in our amygdala, which while only the size of an almond is nearly as old as the dinosaurs. The other "why gratitude", and the one that is truer to our hearts, is because we are human beings and yearn for a deeper connection to each other and the world around us.2022-11-2333 minGratitude Blooming PodcastOur Full Length Conversation with VC Tang on Self Care inspired by the Allium Triquetrum/3-Cornered Leek (Card #10)Send us a textOur Full Length Conversation with VC Tang on Self Care inspired by the Allium Triquetrum/3-Cornered Leek (Card #10) We're cooking up some gratitude this week with this long-form interview with VC Tang on the theme of self care as it relates to community care. We hope this conversation inspires you to nourish yourself by cooking and eating with others!VC is an author, cook, and martial artist who happens to have an MBA and an entrepreneurial spirit. She just released her first cookbook and it’s got...2022-11-1545 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastOur full-length conversation with Pastor Keith PK Jenkins on Growth and the Grapevine (Card #33)Send us a textOur full-length conversation with Pastor Keith PK Jenkins on Growth and the Grapevine (Card #33)This week, we’re excited to preview an upcoming episode on the theme of Growth and the grapevine by sharing our long-form interview with Pastor Keith PK Jenkins.Keith is a strong leader who through humility and compassion gains access to the hearts of other leaders. His honesty and integrity creates opportunities for him to be a bridge builder. He effectively communicates cross-culturally and bridges the generations. He’s a seasoned leader and fathe...2022-11-1147 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastCollective Acceleration with Zen Master Norma WongSend us a textTeacher and thought partner Norma Wong (Norma Ryuko Kawelokū Wong Roshi) joins us to reflect on everything from ancestry to neuroscience to her own childhood influences. Abbot of Anko-in, an independent branch temple of Chozen-ji, Norma articulates the Collective Acceleration of this moment, which also serves as the title and inspiration for the second season of our podcast. Inspired by the Gratitude Blooming theme of remembrance and the poppy, Norma challenges us to exercise more choice. She asks, do we choose to bloom or stay in the ground? Pl...2022-11-011h 01
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWere it not for shadows, there would be no beautySend us a textThis week’s theme of Wholeness embraces both the light and shadow. Artist Arlene Kim Suda shares this inspiration from Jun'ichirō Tanizaki — 'Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty.’We are encouraged to remember the beautiful grays and that our wholeness will never destroy us. Joined by the intuitive and thoughtful strategic advisor and executive coach Stephanie Ervin, she reminds us that “We are more than our jobs that we show up to do.” Her company is named Feathership and is a reimagining...2022-10-2548 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastEverything is alive and everything is listening to youSend us a textLife is not a script. It is a conversation. Life is going to life. How are you connected to it? Cultural anthropologist and culture keeper Dr. Erika Powell shares when she learned to pray from a Lakota elder. In a meadow in South Dakota, the elder shared: everything is alive and everything is listening to you. Before this moment, she asked whose inbox was getting my prayers. When she connected to the life all around her, everything changed. She says, you...2022-10-1847 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastGentleness: Pouring with heartSend us a textBeing there for each other. That’s the core inspiration for bar owner and author Cedd Moses. He says, “It’s not worth growing unless we can be there for each other.” He is on the path to redefine the hospitality industry with his bars and company Pouring with Heart, which is also the title of his new book: Pouring with Heart: The Essential Magic Behind the Bartenders We Love.This week we explore active listening, moving from technical skills to human skills and with Cedd Moses we are remi...2022-10-1149 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastFrom genes to memes, give yourself a (re)treatSend us a textThis week we invite you to alchemize your belly breath. To transform pixels to atoms. To go from digital to analog. With guest Dr. Paul Chengpo Wang (aka Sifu Paul), we invite you to retreat into your well-being and wholeness. The Gratitude Blooming theme is patience, represented by the chamomile. Our artist Arlene Kim creates her first animated gif, a fun and delightful homage to Takashi Murakami. Her chamomile flowers light up as guides to joy and restfulness. When Dr. Wang is not traveling around the world to t...2022-10-0459 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWant more abundance? Be kind and pay attentionSend us a textThere is a myth about scarcity. When we connect to each other the separation and supremacy that rely on the idea of scarcity fall away. Inspired by the rose of sharon, this week we talk abundance with poet, strategist, designer and philanthropic and capital advisor Taj James of Full Spectrum Labs. His father from Alabama and his mother with Scandinavian roots via the midwest, for Taj the spiritual and political were connected like the front and back of his hand. Since the age of six, he was focusing o...2022-09-2750 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastDance with the sublimeSend us a textPlay with this moment. It may give you an opportunity to dance with the sublime. This week we talk with community leader and environmentalist Effie Turnbull Sanders and explore the theme of Reverence inspired by the Gratitude Blooming sunflower. Last year, Effie brought the Gratitude Blooming Circle practice to her team at the University of Southern California where she is the VP of civic engagement and economic partnerships. The weekly practice has helped her team become both more vulnerable and playful, which has been important with more remote w...2022-09-2042 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSurvival of the kindestSend us a textExplore the Gratitude Blooming theme of Perspective through the agapanthus flower and a conversation with author and co-founder of the Center for Wild Spirituality Victoria Loorz. She reminds us, as does the art, that what is unnamed is forgotten. We are invited to listen to the wilderness, which can be translated as the voice that speaks. When we listen first, then we can be in a healthier conversation. And it is important to know that this doesn’t have to be all serious. In fact, the more we pla...2022-09-1350 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWhen the universe slaps you, pay attentionSend us a textThis week we explore the theme of tenacity, represented by the dandelion, with artist and musician Radhika Vekaria. Even after a big life challenge, Radhika shares that the heart doesn’t need protecting. It’s protecting us. Hearts don’t break, only our expectations. She found we can always recharge the heart with love and breath. The digital artwork of the dandelion is juxtaposed against selected words from Charles Darwin, reflecting the unique relationship between nature and culture. Radhika is an artist delivering ancient eastern...2022-09-0647 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastThe opposite of violence isn’t peace. It’s community.Send us a textThis week’s podcast theme of discovery is expansive from the deeply personal to the full human experience. The digital artwork takes us beyond the day and into the night. The agave flower opens up to the cool light of the moon and pollinating bats. Balancing being a social entrepreneur and parent, Kabira Stokes joins us to share her unique story. She can trace her Quaker roots to the 1600s in Pennsylvania and Jewish immigrants from Poland, but also grew up in a Sufi Muslim community as a blo...2022-08-2951 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastBlood Memory: Without healing, we repeat the brokenness of the pastSend us a textFlower: RedwoodBlood memory can be described by your ancestral and genetic connection to language, songs, spirituality, and teachings. Your ancestors are in you all the time and everything they experienced is in you. And you have an opportunity to heal and grow in each moment. This week we are joined by Arella Trustman M.A, a member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe of Nevada who shares how we can move from victim to survivor to hero. It’s not always linear, but it is possible. 2022-08-2344 minGratitude Blooming PodcastOur full-length conversation with @Zeneca_33Send us a textAfter receiving several requests to feature more from our conversation with Zeneca - Enjoy this episode featuring our full length conversation with @Zeneca33! Check out our recent episode on Friendship and our highlights from this conversation here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1795496/10943052-want-emotional-freedom-the-stoic-secret-is-in-your-reactions-according-to-zeneca_33.mp3?download=trueCollect the Nasturtium NFT with its two pollinating bees and the theme of friendship as a reminder of who you appreciate in your life. It’s also a great way to support us sharing more gratitude in th...2022-08-161h 06
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSometimes life happens to you, but it doesn’t have to crush you.Send us a textThis week’s Gratitude Blooming theme is trust represented by the Wildflower. When times are tough, how do we trust enough to remain unmoving until the water clears itself? Mario Jefferson’s story inspires us to create new personal narratives around trusting ourselves, each other, and the systems we exist in.As a black youth raised in the foster care system of the south, Mario witnessed life through failed family, community, religious and legal systems. Rather than being crushed by the violence and disillusionment of his...2022-08-0944 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastUnleashing your voiceSend us a textThis week’s Gratitude Blooming theme is Sing represented by the Foxglove NFT. We hear a powerful story of what finding your voice truly sounds like from Melissa Lau, principal of Seachange Coaching. Through the power of singing in a foreign language, she unlocks her unique voice, her heritage and her purpose, including the science behind the transformation. Not only does Melissa focus on Mindful Leadership, but she has over a dozen years of business experience in the trenches — including consulting for Fortune 500 C-suite teams...2022-08-0245 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastFinding your way back to authentic selfSend us a textThis week’s Gratitude Blooming podcast theme is Joy & Presence, represented by the Indian Paintbrush NFT. We hear from the artists about the inspiration for the flowing relationship between the hummingbird and the flower.We then talk with energetic therapist Kitty Folmer (MSc) who studied Clinical Psychology at the University of Amsterdam. She wanted an alternative to medications for the depression she had experienced in her youth. After graduating, Kitty immersed herself in healing and regression therapy in her search for truth and the me...2022-07-2636 min
Better Place Project with Steve NorrisOmar Brownson: How to be Happier by Rewiring Your Brain with Fearless GratitudeDid you know that a gratitude practice can actually rewire your brain, helping you to live a happier, more purposeful life? Do you know the difference between gratitude and fearless gratitude, and why the latter is so much more powerful?Check out my conversation with Omar Brownson to find out. After listening, I’m quite confident that you will never look at gratitude the same way again!Entrepreneur and public speaker, Omar Brownson inspires Fearless Gratitude, leadership and large-scale culture building.Omar is a frequent guest speaker and storyteller, teaches Gratitude At Work on S...2022-07-191h 07
Gratitude Blooming PodcastAddiction: Everyday is a crossroads to hopeSend us a textThis week’s theme is HOPE represented by the Azalea flower NFT. With recovery advocate Aaron Marks, we explore the biological and emotional impact of substance use. This knowledge comes from his own 17 years in recovery. He asks a very simple question to make addiction clear: If you were very thirsty or hungry, what would you do to fix that? He is a leader in the space as the Co-founder of Misfit Robots, an NFT project building out Mental Health as a Service in Web3, President of the Boa...2022-07-1936 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWant emotional freedom? The stoic secret is in your reactions according to @Zeneca_33Send us a textEmotional freedom is learning you can’t control the world, but you can control how you react to it. We explore in this wide-ranging conversation with stoic-inspired NFT leader @Zeneca_33 how he overcame his depression, his relationship to alcohol, dropping out of law school to become one the driving forces in the world of NFTs and web3. One key inspiration (and namesake for his online handle) is from Seneca, a stoic philosopher from 2000 years ago, who said, “Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” Another k...2022-07-1139 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastBeyond mindfulness with UK psychotherapist and Misfit Robots co-founder Marianne Le Coyte GrinneySend us a textWe are part of something bigger than ourselves. This week, we are joined from the UK by psychotherapist and co-founder of Misfit Robots Marianne Le Coyte Grinney. Together, we explore the systems of care that are essential to our mental health and the Gratitude Blooming theme of Sorrow, represented by the flower the Touch-me-not. Marianne reminds us that mental health at its most basic level is a simple way to talk about the health of our brain. Some simple practices int...2022-07-0445 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastAtomic Interactions with blogger Livia Chan, M.EdSend us a textEvery moment matters. Teacher and blogger Livia Chan learned early in life that you don’t know when it will be the last time you get to say goodbye to the ones you love. In her 20s, Livia lost her best friend and grandmother. Since then, Livia has made it a point to make sure to count her blessings by making every moment count. She calls these everyday moments Atomic Interactions.Valuing these small moments is a practice of healing or feeling into our wholeness. This conversation leans in...2022-06-2840 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWe are emotional beings with somatic coach Steve SetoSend us a textEmbodiment practices are reminders that we are emotional beings before we are physical beings, according to somatic coach Steve Seto. He shares how your emotions are not something you watch like a television show, but something you experience directly. In mindfulness practices, there are times when it is good to be like a sky and watch the cloud of your emotions. Sometimes, however, we feel sadness or grief and all we can do is be the rain and let the water flow. Collect the ...2022-06-2149 min
The Leadership MindBuilding the World that You Want to Live in through Culture Change with Omar BrownsonIn today’s episode, Massimo is joined by Entrepreneur and Co-host of the Gratitude Blooming Podcast, Omar. Omar is inspired by nature, gratitude, and web3. He co-founded the gratitude app gthx (as in “gee thanks”), facilitates Gratitude Circles for leaders across sectors, and recently launched Long Horizon to advise on and invest in web3 projects.
Previously, Omar was the founding executive director of RiverLA where he collaborated with architect Frank Gehry and local leaders to reimagine the 51-mile Los Angeles River. He has held leadership positions across the areas of finance, land use, and social impact. Wherever he is...2022-06-2049 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSpiritual Protocols with Michael PrestonSend us a textProtocols are the basic set of rules that define how information can be exchanged whether it is a biological cell or the transfer of data between computers, even cryptocurrency. This week we explore the theme of Infinite Possibility, represented by the delphinium, and learn about spiritual protocols from Michael Pom Preston from the Winnemem Wintu tribe of Mt. Shasta in Northern California. He claims spiritual responsibility to the winnemem wywakit (McCloud River) and this is the spiritual background that he speaks from. He is also an enrolled member o...2022-06-1454 minGratitude Blooming PodcastIntroducing Season 2 : Collective AccelerationSend us a textThis theme for the second season of our podcast is Collective Acceleration.We believe stories are maps. These words are a technology to help us navigate life. The 39 plants in the Gratitude Blooming card deck are wayfinding points to our Collective Acceleration. Each week we share stories from the frontlines of this new landscape. We will have teachers, healers, leaders and many other changemakers join us to share their emergent practices. The stories become the map we create together across our lives and even into the m...2022-06-0701 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastThe Art of Heartfulness with Dr. Sofia CostaSend us a textDr. Sofia Costa is an author and artist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She connects to the art of alchemical medicine through sacred words, sound, energy healing, and custom handcrafted creations. Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Sofia was born into a family line of healers, shamans, and medicine men and women, allowing her to gain access to ancient wisdom and Spiritual practices that amplify Heart-Earth connection. Dr. Sofia guides people on a heart-centered journey to alchemize fears, integrate a new way of Being, an...2022-05-3129 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastThe Sacred Feminine with Liz Childs KellySend us a textSometimes life makes you pause in profound ways. This is what happened to Liz Childs Kelly, a writer, host of the Home to Her podcast, Sacred Feminine researcher and educator.At a business conference, Liz stopped in her tracks and made a profound pivot in her life. She left the corporate world of marketing in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to be closer to the land in rural Virginia. Learn how Liz came to create Home to Her, which is part remembrance, part movement to reclaim the a...2022-05-2440 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastThe path of humanization, not dehumanizationSend us a textThis week we explore different paths to social emotional learning, somatic healing and emergence. How do we stay open to change and adapt to it? Find encouragement to practice with the Gratitude Blooming cards in our metagarden community on discord: https://discord.gg/MeRrhxKax4We appreciate your support and help so we can bloom! Please take a moment to give us 5-stars and share a review. You can always email us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to he...2022-05-1636 min
Rethinking CommunicationEp 79: Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson | Creating a gratitude practice that serves more than yourselfI've always had a tricky relationship with the practice of gratitude. It often felt forced, inauthentic, and at times, unhelpful or even unhealthy. But my guests this week, Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson, provide a new perspective on practicing everyday gratitude in such a way that places the focus on self-reflection, connection with nature, and collaboration with other people. Belinda is the Co-Founder of an organization called Gratitude Blooming (https://www.gratitudeblooming.com) and Omar is the host of the Gratitude Blooming Podcast. Together, Belinda and Omar off...2022-05-1647 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastThe future of learning comes from our pastSend us a textWe go to schools to train our brains. We go to gyms to train our bodies. Where do we go to train our emotions? The reality is that we train our emotions on each other. This, however, is changing with a new generation of teachers who integrate social emotional learning and somatic practices into their curriculum. In this episode, we hear from four teachers who are on the leading edge of education. Their inspirations are both ancestral and science-based. Future generations will have whole new vocabularies and practices to integrate their mi...2022-05-1053 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSimplicity - The Art of Living and Dying Well with Hospice Nurse Linda OngSend us a textWhat does it mean to live and die well? Death is a topic we don't often talk about, but it's something we all must face. We decided to ask our friend Linda Ong to share her perspective and experience as a hospice nurse, death doula and sound healer who had to navigate the loss of both her parents. More about Linda: Linda Ong is a holistic registered nurse working in Hospice since 2011 and becoming a Death Doula in 2018. She specializes in the Art of Living and Dying Well...2022-05-0346 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastCelebrating all mothers and mother-like figures with healer Raj EscondoSend us a textHow do we appreciate the important maternal figures in our lives? We are joined by Raj Escondo (she/her or they/them) a healing justice practitioner who hosts mother-daughter retreats and supports the integration of body and land for people and organizations. As we celebrate Mother’s Day in its many forms, we also recognize relationships are not easy. The challenge can allow us to grow like what writer Anais Nin says: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the ri...2022-04-2655 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastHonoring Earth Day w/ Artist Arlene Kim SudaSend us a textWhat would it look like to honor Earth Day everyday? It starts with pausing to see and relate to nature in new ways. Join us for our first ever live podcast session with artist, Arlene Kim Suda, as she looks back on the stories of the plants of Gratitude Blooming and shares her insights on how to be a friend to the earth! Get your own Gratitude Blooming card deck with special 15% off code (not case sensitive): EarthDay15 at www.gratitudeblooming.comPlease join o...2022-04-1951 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastGrace: There’s nothing like the originalSend us a textThis week’s theme of Grace is represented by the blooming summer rose. The rose is one of the most popular flowers in the world, known for its beauty, fragrance and sacredness. Grace in Latin means “thankful”. It’s a reminder to pause and notice the sweet moments of your life. What does grace feel like to you? Please join our community garden: https://discord.gg/MeRrhxKax4We appreciate your support and help so we can bloom! Please take a moment to give us 5-stars and s...2022-04-1235 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSorrow - Breathe with your heartSend us a textThis week’s theme of Sorrow is represented by the touch-me-not flower. The flower is also known as impatiens, which in Latin means to suffer. Why explore sorrow? It’s so easy to resist this emotion, but it’s a powerful reminder of the courage to love. Please join our community garden: https://discord.gg/MeRrhxKax4We appreciate your support and help so we can bloom! Please take a moment to give us 5-stars and share a review. You can always e...2022-04-0545 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWholeness - Be carried by loveSend us a textWhat does wholeness feel like to you? This week’s theme of Wholeness is represented by the forsythia flower. The flowers are produced in the early spring before the leaves, bright yellow with a deeply four-lobed flower, the petals joined only at the base.Please join our community garden: https://discord.gg/MeRrhxKax4We appreciate your support and help so we can bloom! Please take a moment to give us 5-stars and share a review. 2022-03-2938 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastHumility - A strong foundationSend us a textThis week’s theme is Humility represented by Card 17 violets. The root word in Latin for humility is humus, which means soil or ground. Humility is about creating a healthy foundation. Violet flowers symbolize delicate love, affection, modesty, faith, nobility, intuition and dignity. One quirk of some Violets is the elusive scent of their flowers; along with terpenes, a major component of the scent is a ketone compound called ionone, which temporarily desensitizes the receptors of the nose. It’s almost like a way to cl...2022-03-2139 min
Systematic LeaderBeing More Present in Your Life with Omar BrownsonOmar Brownson is an entrepreneur, podcaster, former city planner and gratitude fanatic. In this interview you’ll learn about how you can be more present and show up as your authentic self in your career and life the way that makes you happy.
Highlights from the interview:
Why he paused to go inward to help him understand the direction of a big city project.How he changed his career direction with a silent retreat.How can you do great things in the world, but not be attached to the outcome.Why meditation didn’t work well for...2022-03-1552 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastPrayer - Plant your valuesSend us a textThis week’s theme is Prayer represented by Card 19 rhododendron. Prayer can mean a lot of different things and can often elicit strong reactions.However, it can be as simple as setting an intention or the act of giving thanks. We invite you to pause and imagine what you want for yourself and those around you. Make this your prayer. Our community is growing in discord. Please join our community garden: https://discord.gg/MeRrhxKax4...2022-03-1533 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastChoice - Choose to pauseSend us a textThis week’s theme is Choice represented by Card 3 rose. This week’s illustration of the rose shows many branches. Life can feel like there are many paths and that can create uncertainty. Which path to take? We invite you to pause. To appreciate this moment and to reflect on what you value. Listen to what your heart wants to choose. Renew your gratitude practice with us and our new gratitude bot in discord at https://discord.gg/nWe7SA...2022-03-0735 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastTenacity - Reframing negative thoughtsSend us a textThis week’s theme is Tenacity represented by Card 6 dandelion. Negative thoughts come, but we can choose which thoughts we want to focus on. Pausing and focusing on what you can be grateful for in the moment helps to create a growth mindset and be more resilient.The dandelion is all about transformation from yellow flower to white puff ball to seeds. How can your mind transform like the dandelion? Practicing gratitude helps the mind transform negative thoughts into positive ones. 2022-02-2833 min
The Rich EquationEp.53 | Omar Brownson - Building a Gratitude EcosystemToday I have a special, unique guest, Omar Brownson. Omar is an entrepreneur and the co-host of the gratitude blooming podcast. He is inspired by nature, gratitude and web 3.0. He also co-founded the gratitude app gthx (as in “gee thanks”). which facilitates Gratitude Circles for leaders across various sectors, and recently launched Long Horizon to advise on and invest in web 3 projects. Wherever he is, Omar makes sure to take a beat to notice the beauty and share his joy.In this episode, we get into the details of gratitude practice. It is something that Omar...2022-02-2445 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSimplicity - The original plant medicine, seriouslySend us a textThis week’s theme is Simplicity represented by Card 18 daisy. The word ‘simple’ is from Latin simplus which originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant. Amazing! Spark your joy by choosing simplicity. Have you liked or reviewed our podcast? We’d appreciate your support. Find us on all social media including discord (updated link) at https://discord.gg/nWe7SA48jq Leave us a message on our Gratitude Hotline at 510-866-9648 or at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to he...2022-02-2237 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastImpermanence - Look at the moonSend us a textThis week's theme is Impermanence represented by the Iris and card 07. In Latin, iris means rainbow. The rainbow's ephemeral nature is what gives it beauty. We are invited this week to look at what is impermanent with fresh eyes. Please like or review our podcast. We appreciate your support. Find us on all social media including discord at https://discord.gg/XxZj4k3T Leave us a message on our Gratitude Hotline at 510-866-9648 or at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to h...2022-02-1537 min
That's So DeepE. 12 - Our Complicated Relationship To Our Stuff - Part 3: Core Values and GratitudeHello So Deep Peeps! Welcome to That’s So Deep. This is the podcast where we try to root out loneliness one conversation at a time. This is the third episode in a series where we explore Our Complicated Relationship To Our Stuff. Today we are closing out our series with Core Values and Gratitude.Some deep things we cover and some take-aways:Values Lists: Find a list of values and journal about which ones resonate with you.Highlights and Lowlights: Think about...2022-02-1145 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastBeautiful Sadness - Goodbye is a hello to something newSend us a textThis week’s theme is Beautiful Sadness (yes, sadness) and is represented by the daffodil in Card 21. We explore Beautiful Sadness and appreciate the fragility that is necessary to grow and change. It’s also a reminder that saying goodbye is an invitation to say hello to something new. We can honor both what is gone while we welcome what is now. Please like or review our podcast. We appreciate your support. Find us on all social media including discord at https://discord.gg/XxZj4k3T2022-02-0838 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastCourage - What fires you up?Send us a textThe protea represents this week’s theme of Courage. Card 38 is a reminder that there is no courage without fear. This week the co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson also explore their Asian and Asian American heritage. Please like or review our podcast. It makes a difference! Find us on all social media including discord at https://discord.gg/XxZj4k3T Leave us a message on our Gratitude Hotline at 510-866-9648 or at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to hear from you...2022-02-0137 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastWild card - Welcoming winter and letting goSend us a textThe theme of the Wild card is represented by a lilac in winter. With all its leaves shed, it’s a reminder to let go without any need to hurry up the growth of spring. Rest is essential. And there is a sacredness to waiting. Thank you for your support. We are experimenting with new ways to engage with our listeners. Find us on all social media including discord at https://discord.gg/XxZj4k3T Leave us a message on our Grat...2022-01-2531 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastSing - Time for a new song for a new daySend us a textThe theme of Sing this week is represented by the foxglove. What makes your heart sing? We are experimenting with new ways to engage with our listeners. Find us on discord at https://discord.gg/XxZj4k3T or leave us a message on our Gratitude Hotline at 510-866-9648 or at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to hear from you! --- Create an intentional practice with your own Gratitude Blooming card deck...2022-01-1833 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastCuriosity - Free yourself from fearSend us a textThe dogtooth violet represents Card #11 and the theme of Curiosity. To be curious literally means to care. Caring means to be alive. How can curiosity help you face your fears? We are experimenting with new ways to engage with our listeners. Find us on discord at https://discord.gg/XxZj4k3T or leave us a message on our Gratitude Hotline at 510-866-9648 or at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to hear from you!...2022-01-1140 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastHarmony & Balance - Better togetherSend us a textThe geranium represents this week’s theme Harmony & Balance. Card #30 is a reminder of the peace you can choose to create in your life. Also, how do you want to find balance between your mind and heart? For 2022, we are experimenting with new ways to engage with each try. Find us on discord at https://discord.gg/XxZj4k3T or leave us a message on our Gratitude Hotline at 510-866-9648 or at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to hear from you!2022-01-0356 min
A Bit of OptimismGratitude with Omar BrownsonStressed from work? Stressed from life? For all the talk of mindfulness and meditation, a lot of us still struggle to find that calm we want. Omar Brownson tapped into an entirely new way to find peace that may surprise you: gratitude. It was so powerful, he left his high visibility, high stress job to share the power of being grateful with as many people as possible. This…is A Bit of Optimism.If you want to know more about Omar and his work, check out:https://simonsinek.com/product/the-gratitude-classhttps://www.gr...2021-12-2831 minGratitude Blooming PodcastRevisiting : Forgiveness - The Greatest Gift to Give or ReceiveSend us a textOur most popular podcast of 2020 - Forgiveness--- Create an intentional practice with your own Gratitude Blooming card deck, notecards, candle and much much more at our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com. Learn more about our co-hosts and special guest for Season 4: Co-host Belinda Liu | Hestia Retreat Centers Co-host Omar Brownson | Trickster's Guide to Immortality on Substack Special Guest Dr. Paul Wang | The Dao CenterIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to...2021-12-2754 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastDestiny - What makes you come alive?Send us a textThis week’s theme is Destiny represented by card #14 the pasqueflower. With destiny, how do you balance fate and choice? Maybe the better question is what makes you come alive? --- Create an intentional practice with your own Gratitude Blooming card deck, notecards, candle and much much more at our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com. Learn more about our co-hosts and special guest for Season 4: Co-host Belinda Liu | Hestia Retreat Centers Co-host Omar Brownson | Trickster's Guide to...2021-12-2137 min
Gratitude Blooming PodcastFriendship - The threads that matter, no matter whatSend us a textThis week’s theme is Friendship and is represented by card #32 and the nasturtium. The root word for friendship is related to love, the kind that takes you on an adventure. We never know which card will be drawn.But over the years of practicing with the Gratitude Blooming card deck, we’ve learned one thing: there is no random. The card finds you.In one of our gratitude circles, a woman in hospice in Texas joined us — as she often did — to pull a card. This time, the card...2021-12-1441 min