What if the peace you’re chasing isn’t in the next goal, achievement, or upgrade—but already here? In this episode, Todd & Travis unpack how intentional gratitude and simple breath practices can radically shift your perspective, energy, and the atmosphere you bring into every room. This is a grounded, practical conversation about enoughness, presence, and why chasing “more” often leaves us emptier than when we started.

If you’ve been working hard and still feeling unsatisfied, this episode invites you to pause… and breathe.

Scannable Highlights

• [00:00–02:00] Why a simple “three good things” gratitude practice can change your entire day
• [02:45–04:00] The difference between shallow gratitude and gratitude that actually reshapes your perspective
• [03:05] “What if what you have is already enough?” — the question that disrupts hustle and comparison
• [04:30–05:30] Why chasing the next goal rarely satisfies—and how gratitude flips the script
• [06:30–08:15] “Sternum up”: a posture + breath reset you can use anywhere, anytime
• [09:30–11:00] How slowing your breath can calm an entire room—and even your whole household

Action Steps

• Subscribe & follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations on clarity, calm, and real-life practices that actually work.
• Try this today: Write down three good things from yesterday and take three slow, deep breaths before walking into your home or workplace. Notice what shifts.

If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt unqualified for the thing your heart keeps pulling you toward, this episode is your reminder that calling doesn’t care about credentials. Todd shares a wild story from a hospital visit that reveals how clarity shows up, how guidance flows when you allow it, and why one encouraging word can change everything. This conversation is an invitation to notice the rooms you’re being asked to walk into—and trust the reason you’re there.

[00:01:00] A Simple Question That Opened a Door
Todd asks a stranger how her day is going—and instantly realizes some people are just waiting for someone safe to talk to.

[00:02:45] The Interview That Became a Calling
A meeting meant to last five minutes turns into an hour-long, spirit-led conversation that changes everything.

[00:04:20] When Answers Flow From Somewhere Higher
The chaplain is stunned by Todd’s responses—and Todd realizes he’s not speaking alone.

[00:08:00] Words That Lift vs. Words That Shame
A powerful breakdown of how encouragement shapes posture, energy, and confidence.

[00:12:00] The Hardest Practice: Receiving
Why compliments and blessings are tough to accept—and how to build the muscle of worthiness.

[00:13:35] The Exercise That Rewires How You See Yourself
A simple journaling prompt that shifts your internal narrative from criticism to gratitude.

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• Reflect on the “three things” exercise—write down three good things someone has said or done for you. Let your brain learn to receive.

If your mind feels noisy or you’re glued to your phone more than you’d like to admit, this episode is your reminder to slow down and reconnect with what actually matters. Travis and I break down the surprising clarity, calm, and emotional reset that comes from stepping into the woods, turning the phone off, and letting silence do its work.

You’ll walk away with simple, practical ways to clear your head — plus a challenge that might just shift the way you move through the world.

00:00 — Why the woods feel like a “soul car wash.”
Discover why nature strips away mental clutter in a way nothing else can.

00:01:15 — The reflex to check your phone… and what happens when you stop
A candid look at how much time we waste scrolling without realizing it.

00:02:30 — Screen-time reality checks and the peace in unplugging
How turning off notifications exposes what’s been distracting you.

00:03:45 — The life-changing clarity of a 12-hour walk
What happens when you give yourself uninterrupted time to think, pray, and reset.

00:06:45 — The real power of a 20-minute walk
Why even a short, intentional walk can transform your mood, marriage, and mental state.

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• Take the 20-Minute Walk Challenge: Phone off. No music. Just you. Notice what comes up.

• Book mentioned: The 12-Hour Walk by Colin O’Brady