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Yogesh Patel Creator and Host - YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude Podcast

I've spent over 28 years in Technology sales, working with companies like Dell and Apple. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area tech scene, I had the incredible experience of meeting visionaries like Steve Jobs and Michael Dell—moments I'll never forget.

A few years ago, I moved to Arizona to improve my allergies after undergoing eye surgery at the Mayo Clinic. I've been married for 27 years and have two amazing daughters, now 24 and 20.

Outside of work, I Love playing tennis, practicing martial arts (I was just six months shy of earning my black belt!), and surrounding myself with good people. I'm also deeply proud of my Indian heritage. Back in California, I served as President of our local Indian Association, where I worked to pass down our culture, values, and traditions for others to experience.

Loyalty is everything to me—I stand by my friends no matter what. Whether in business or life, I believe in the power of strong Relationships and always showing up for those who matter

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Hollywood Promises Success — What Does It Really Cost? &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
Hollywood Promises Success — What Does It Really Cost?

What if letting go of a dream is not failure, but the first step toward something more aligned?Yessi Sanchez shares her journey through the realities of pursuing a creative career, navigating rejectio…

What if letting go o…

What if letting go of a dream is not failure, but the first step toward something more aligned?Yessi Sanchez shares her journey through the realities of pursuing a creative career, navigating rejection, uncertainty, and the pressure to keep chasing success. From performing as a child to building a life in Los Angeles, Yessi offers an honest look at what happens when the path you planned no longer feels right.🧠 What you will learn: How to navigate career uncertainty and creative Burnout  Why fulfillment matters more than chasing constant happiness  The difference between toxic positivit…

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How To Take Control Of Your Money Starting Now &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
How To Take Control Of Your Money Starting Now

Money Stress doesn’t just hit your wallet. It hits your confidence, your choices, and how you see your future.We open with the reality many people avoid: living paycheck to paycheck, missed bills, a…

Money stress doesn�…

Money stress doesn’t just hit your wallet. It hits your confidence, your choices, and how you see your future.We open with the reality many people avoid: living paycheck to paycheck, missed bills, and the quiet pressure of feeling stuck. From there, we shift into practical steps that actually move things forward, starting with small decisions that rebuild control instead of waiting for a perfect reset.🧠 What you will learn: Why financial stress is often driven by mindset, not just numbers  How social comparison leads to overspending and poor financial decisions  Why Clarity on person…

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The Power Of Gratitude: How It Protects You From Burnout &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
The Power of Gratitude: How It Protects You From Burnout

What if success is not the finish line, but the thing keeping you from finding real joy?Dr. Tiffany Moon shares how growing up in an immigrant Family shaped her drive for achievement, and why she even…

What if success is n…

What if success is not the finish line, but the thing keeping you from finding real joy?Dr. Tiffany Moon shares how growing up in an immigrant family shaped her drive for achievement, and why she eventually realized that performance, perfectionism, and external validation could not deliver lasting happiness. Her story offers a powerful perspective on burnout, resilience, Parenting, and the pursuit of joy.🧠 What you will learn: How perfectionism and high achievement can lead to burnout  Why gratitude helps break the "I'll be happy when..." mindset  Parenting strategies that build r…

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Gratitude Starts Small — Here’s Why One Note Matters! &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
Gratitude Starts Small — Here’s Why One Note Matters!

What if music is not just something you learn, but the first place you learn who you are?Stacy Ryan shares how band-based music Education helps kids and adults rebuild confidence, find belonging, and …

What if music is not…

What if music is not just something you learn, but the first place you learn who you are?Stacy Ryan shares how band-based music education helps kids and adults rebuild confidence, find belonging, and develop a voice that fear, bullying, and self-doubt often silence. Through her work at School of Rock, she has seen shy students transform into performers who lead, collaborate, and step into their own identity.🧠 What you will learn: How learning music in a band builds confidence and communication  Why responsibility in group performance strengthens leadership skills  What research and imp…

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What Helped Ryan Thompson Reach The Champions League? &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
What Helped Ryan Thompson Reach the Champions League?

What if the people laughing at your first tryout have no idea who you’re about to become?Ryan Thompson walked into a soccer tryout wearing church shoes, got laughed at, and still kept showing up. He…

What if the people l…

What if the people laughing at your first tryout have no idea who you’re about to become?Ryan Thompson walked into a soccer tryout wearing church shoes, got laughed at, and still kept showing up. He went on to become the first Jamaican to play in the UEFA Champions League, Jamaica’s number one goalkeeper, and founder of RTG Academy. His story is a powerful look at resilience, belief, and what it takes to keep going when others doubt you.🧠 What you will learn: How athletes build confidence after failure and public mistakes  Why mental toughness matters more in pressure moments than ta…

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Why Libraries Matter For Education, Mental Health, And Community Support &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
Why Libraries Matter for Education, Mental Health, and Community Support

What if one library card could change the direction of a life?Mychal Threets, known online as one of the internet’s most beloved librarians, shares how public libraries create more than readers. The…

What if one library …

What if one library card could change the direction of a life?Mychal Threets, known online as one of the internet’s most beloved librarians, shares how public libraries create more than readers. They create safety, belonging, learning, and connection for people who need it most. From growing up as a “library kid” to becoming an advocate for literacy and Mental Health, Mychal explains why libraries still matter deeply in the digital age.🧠 What you will learn: How libraries support mental Health, community, and lifelong learning  Why libraries remain essential for closing the digital…

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The Power Of Perspective: How One Minute Can Change Everything &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
The Power of Perspective: How One Minute Can Change Everything

What if gratitude is not a soft emotion, but a tool you can use when life gets hard?Yogesh Patel, host of YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast, shares the story behind the mission and how gratit…

What if gratitude is…

What if gratitude is not a soft emotion, but a tool you can use when life gets hard?Yogesh Patel, host of YoggNation’s Spirit of Gratitude podcast, shares the story behind the mission and how gratitude became a daily practice shaped by personal challenges, family, and purpose. From growing up between cultures to raising a neurodivergent child and facing health struggles, he explains why turning stress into strength is not theory, it is lived experience.🧠 What you will learn: How gratitude can shift your mindset during stress and adversity  What it takes to build a consistent podcast ac…

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Ai Is Changing Everything — Here’s What It Can’t Change &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
AI Is Changing Everything — Here’s What It Can’t Change

What if the fear of AI replacing your job is actually a signal to evolve, not retreat?Dave Melillo, a former touring musician turned data professional, shares how he rebuilt his career from the ground…

What if the fear of …

What if the fear of AI replacing your job is actually a signal to evolve, not retreat?Dave Melillo, a former touring musician turned data professional, shares how he rebuilt his career from the ground up and what it really takes to pivot when passion and income no longer align. From scanning invoices to working in high-performance data environments, his story shows how small steps and consistent learning create real momentum.🧠 What you will learn: How to transition careers by starting small and stacking skills  Why tools like Python, Tableau, Snowflake, dbt, and Power BI only matter when…

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The Unexpected Way David Leaf Built Trust In The Music Industry &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
The Unexpected Way David Leaf Built Trust in the Music Industry

What if greatness is not what you see on stage, but what happens in the unseen moments that make it possible?David Leaf, writer, filmmaker, historian, and UCLA professor, has spent his career document…

What if greatness is…

What if greatness is not what you see on stage, but what happens in the unseen moments that make it possible?David Leaf, writer, filmmaker, historian, and UCLA professor, has spent his career documenting and working closely with icons like Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, and Barry Gibb. He shares what really shapes artistic Legacy beyond the headlines: trust, discipline, and the emotional reality behind creative work.🧠 What you will learn: How storytelling shapes how we understand artists and their legacy  Why trust and emotional safety are critical for creative breakthroughs…

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How Pga Tour Winner Ted Purdy Trains His Mind For Focus Under Pressure &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
How PGA Tour Winner Ted Purdy Trains His Mind for Focus Under Pressure

What if the real difference between good and elite is not your skill, but your mindset after things go wrong?Ted Purdy, PGA Tour winner and 2005 Byron Nelson Champion, shares what he learned competing…

What if the real dif…

What if the real difference between good and elite is not your skill, but your mindset after things go wrong?Ted Purdy, PGA Tour winner and 2005 Byron Nelson Champion, shares what he learned competing alongside Tiger Woods and how elite players manage pressure, silence doubt, and stay locked in when it matters most. From Meditation to mindset, Ted breaks down the mental game behind high-level performance.🧠 What you will learn: How elite athletes control their thoughts after mistakes  Why gratitude and positive self-talk improve performance  The think box vs play box routine used in pro…

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Do We Need &Quot;Fear Of Hell&Quot; To Do The Right Thing? &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
Do We Need "Fear of Hell" to Do The Right Thing?

What if doing the right thing didn’t have to come from fear, but from the strength of your own character?This episode features Judge Lynn Toler, who grew up navigating a home with an unmedicated bip…

What if doing the ri…

What if doing the right thing didn’t have to come from fear, but from the strength of your own character?This episode features Judge Lynn Toler, who grew up navigating a home with an unmedicated bipolar parent, learning early how survival, resilience, and moral choices intersect. The conversation explores how childhood challenges shaped their understanding of integrity, faith, and personal responsibility. It asks a central question: do people need the fear of hell to act rightly, or can character guide us on its own?🧠 What you will learn: How childhood adversity shapes resilience and dec…

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Focus Or Fail: The One Habit That Protects Your Mental Edge &Raquo; Aeytwef54Nvf1U1Are9Mixwx4Bet
Focus or Fail: The One Habit That Protects Your Mental Edge

What separates success from failure when the pressure is at its peak?NFL placekicker Nick Lowery opens up about the mental side of performance and why true toughness comes from controlling your mind u…

What separates succe…

What separates success from failure when the pressure is at its peak?NFL placekicker Nick Lowery opens up about the mental side of performance and why true toughness comes from controlling your mind under pressure. From mentorship and humility to gratitude and earned Wisdom, Nick shares how character and resilience shape clutch performance.🧠 What you will learn:How a “do your job” mindset keeps you focused on controllablesWhy mentorship and humility accelerate growthHow gratitude interrupts self-doubt and ego spiralsPractical mental tools for training cues, rehearsal, and conditioned re…

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