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Grant Smith talks to people from all walks of life on their happiness, and where it comes from.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4741742/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Mental Health</category><copyright>Copyright Grant Smith</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg</url><title>Taking it for Granted</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/taking-it-for-granted--4741742</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:03:30 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Grant Smith</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Happiness...What is it and how do you find it? How can you find happiness through the tougher times in your life? Grant Smith talks to people from all walks of life on their happiness, and where it comes from.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happiness...What is it and how do you find it? How can you find happiness through the tougher times in your life? Grant Smith talks to people from all walks of life on their happiness, and where it comes from.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 182 - Lessons Learned</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-182-lessons-learned--65828392</link><description><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith takes you through excerpts from previous episodes of the podcast, and lessons learned along the way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65828392</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:02:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65828392/taking_it_for_granted_ep_182_lessons_learned.mp3" length="77825894" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Grant Smith takes you through excerpts from previous episodes of the podcast, and lessons learned along the way.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith takes you through excerpts from previous episodes of the podcast, and lessons learned along the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3248</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,angels,baddays,birdwatching,comedy,community,dadlife,football,gooddays,grateful,gratitude,habits,happiness,happinesspodcast,kids,marriage,mexico,music,playoffs,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 181 - Tano Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-181-tano-jones--65619728</link><description><![CDATA[Tano Jones is a proud born and raised Detroit singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and namesake of The Tano Jones Revelry. His music is for anybody who can’t contain their lust for life and dreams for a better tomorrow. His upbringing influences the way he views life, and he carries lessons learned along the way to continually evolve into a better version of himself.<br />The Tano Jones Revelry was formed during the pandemic, after some personal struggles Tano had, and they just released their debut album "Spinning North." <br />Tano believes in leaving every place he goes a little better than he found it, and is always looking for the bright spots when life gets tough. <br />To learn more about Tano and his music, check out his website https://www.tanojonesrevelry.com/ or follow him on Instagram @thetanojones. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65619728</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:31:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65619728/taking_it_for_granted_ep_181_tano_jones.mp3" length="110460526" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tano Jones is a proud born and raised Detroit singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and namesake of The Tano Jones Revelry. His music is for anybody who can’t contain their lust for life and dreams for a better tomorrow. His upbringing influences...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tano Jones is a proud born and raised Detroit singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and namesake of The Tano Jones Revelry. His music is for anybody who can’t contain their lust for life and dreams for a better tomorrow. His upbringing influences the way he views life, and he carries lessons learned along the way to continually evolve into a better version of himself.<br />The Tano Jones Revelry was formed during the pandemic, after some personal struggles Tano had, and they just released their debut album "Spinning North." <br />Tano believes in leaving every place he goes a little better than he found it, and is always looking for the bright spots when life gets tough. <br />To learn more about Tano and his music, check out his website https://www.tanojonesrevelry.com/ or follow him on Instagram @thetanojones. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4610</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,detroit,family,food,foodinsecurity,garden,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,jamesbay,kids,livemusic,mushrooms,music,podcast,radio,religion,spirituality,substanceabuse,tanojonesrevelry</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 180 - Evelyn Leite</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-180-evelyn-leite--65323909</link><description><![CDATA[Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC, is an Author, Counselor, and Speaker who shares her heart-wrenching, real-life experiences with humor. She loves to relate funny stories, paired with memories about family addictions and mental health. She is highly regarded for her expert knowledge in healing trauma, understanding relationship dynamics, improving communication, and overcoming addictions. She uses her more than 35 years of professional experience as a relationships and addiction therapist to bring truth, redemption, love, acceptance, and hope to any story. Evelyn has written 18 books, including her most recent venture "A Search for Sanity: One Step at a Time." She also specializes in family counseling, helping everyone understand the disease of addiction, and how each member of the family can do their part in helping their loved ones. To learn more about Evelyn, check out her webiste https://evelynleite.com/.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65323909</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65323909/taking_it_for_granted_ep_180_evelyn_leite.mp3" length="70605610" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC, is an Author, Counselor, and Speaker who shares her heart-wrenching, real-life experiences with humor. She loves to relate funny stories, paired with memories about family addictions and mental health. She is highly regarded...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC, is an Author, Counselor, and Speaker who shares her heart-wrenching, real-life experiences with humor. She loves to relate funny stories, paired with memories about family addictions and mental health. She is highly regarded for her expert knowledge in healing trauma, understanding relationship dynamics, improving communication, and overcoming addictions. She uses her more than 35 years of professional experience as a relationships and addiction therapist to bring truth, redemption, love, acceptance, and hope to any story. Evelyn has written 18 books, including her most recent venture "A Search for Sanity: One Step at a Time." She also specializes in family counseling, helping everyone understand the disease of addiction, and how each member of the family can do their part in helping their loved ones. To learn more about Evelyn, check out her webiste https://evelynleite.com/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2947</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuse,addiction,addicts,alcohol,alcoholism,change,college,counseler,counseling,dollyparton,family,grateful,gratitude,happiness,help,journey,joy,kids,music,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 179 - Brandon BK Krisztal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-179-brandon-bk-krisztal--65007185</link><description><![CDATA[Brandon Krisztal, better known as BK in the Denver sports world, has literally done it all. He has covered double digit Super Bowls and Final Fours, World Series and Hall of Fame inductions. After spending many years at the radio station KOA, he has started a new venture. <br />As a Cofounder of Guerilla Sports, BK is now covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies with a new team of his own. Bringing a fresh take to the Denver market, Guerilla Sports is creating their own fan base in Colorado. <br />As much as Brandon loves sports, and especially his Kansas Jayhawks, he has come to realize that family trumps everything. <br />To learn more about BK and his new venture Guerilla Sports, give him a follow on all social media platforms @bkdenversports and @guerilla.sports.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65007185</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:54:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65007185/taking_it_for_granted_ep_179_brandon_bk_krisztal.mp3" length="97867284" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brandon Krisztal, better known as BK in the Denver sports world, has literally done it all. He has covered double digit Super Bowls and Final Fours, World Series and Hall of Fame inductions. After spending many years at the radio station KOA, he has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brandon Krisztal, better known as BK in the Denver sports world, has literally done it all. He has covered double digit Super Bowls and Final Fours, World Series and Hall of Fame inductions. After spending many years at the radio station KOA, he has started a new venture. <br />As a Cofounder of Guerilla Sports, BK is now covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies with a new team of his own. Bringing a fresh take to the Denver market, Guerilla Sports is creating their own fan base in Colorado. <br />As much as Brandon loves sports, and especially his Kansas Jayhawks, he has come to realize that family trumps everything. <br />To learn more about BK and his new venture Guerilla Sports, give him a follow on all social media platforms @bkdenversports and @guerilla.sports.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4084</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avalanche,bonix,broncos,dadlife,family,grateful,gratitude,happiness,kansas,kansasjayhawks,kids,marchmadness,mentor,nuggets,podcast,radio,rockies,skicolorado,skiing,sportsradio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 178 - Father Mike Tess Part 7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-178-father-mike-tess-part-7--64723660</link><description><![CDATA[Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith to discuss legacy, greatness, and give us an update on his life. To learn more about Father Mike, check out his six previous appearances on the podcast, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64723660</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:35:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64723660/taking_it_for_granted_ep_178_father_mike_tess_part_7.mp3" length="88680108" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith to discuss legacy, greatness, and give us an update on his life. To learn more about Father Mike, check out his six previous appearances on the podcast, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith to discuss legacy, greatness, and give us an update on his life. To learn more about Father Mike, check out his six previous appearances on the podcast, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3701</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bonix,broncos,broncoscountry,death,faith,family,grateful,gratitude,guardianangels,happiness,joy,kbco,kids,legacy,music,nfl,radio,relationships,religion,rugby</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 177 - Susie Wargin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-177-susie-wargin--64332979</link><description><![CDATA[Susie Wargin wears many hats. She is the Broncos Sideline Reporter, Host of middays on 103.5 The Fox, a Realtor, and most importantly to her, a mother and wife. She hosts the tremendous podcast "Cut, Traded, Fired, Retired," where she talks to former athletes and coaches. Susie is a fourth generation Coloradan, and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. She loves going for a run or riding her bike through the mountains, but her family is what means the most to her. To learn more about Susie, give her a follow on all social media platforms @susiewargin or check out her podcast here https://ctfrpodcast.com/.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64332979</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64332979/taking_it_for_granted_ep_177_susie_wargin.mp3" length="93197324" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Susie Wargin wears many hats. She is the Broncos Sideline Reporter, Host of middays on 103.5 The Fox, a Realtor, and most importantly to her, a mother and wife. She hosts the tremendous podcast "Cut, Traded, Fired, Retired," where she talks to former...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Susie Wargin wears many hats. She is the Broncos Sideline Reporter, Host of middays on 103.5 The Fox, a Realtor, and most importantly to her, a mother and wife. She hosts the tremendous podcast "Cut, Traded, Fired, Retired," where she talks to former athletes and coaches. Susie is a fourth generation Coloradan, and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. She loves going for a run or riding her bike through the mountains, but her family is what means the most to her. To learn more about Susie, give her a follow on all social media platforms @susiewargin or check out her podcast here https://ctfrpodcast.com/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3889</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>airforce,athlete,bonix,braintumor,broncos,classicrock,colorado,coloradostate,family,football,grateful,gratitude,happiness,military,momlife,nfl,podcast,reporter,superbowl,womenempowerment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 176 - Kenn Solomon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-176-kenn-solomon--64014789</link><description><![CDATA[Kenn Solomon was the Nuggets Supermascot Rocky from 1990-2023, and what stories he has to tell! Kenn has battled Charles Barkley on the court, and his own personal demons off the court.<br />He credits his kids for helping him find purpose outside of Rocky, and his religious beliefs for helping him through his battles with mental health. To learn more about Kenn, give him a follow on Instagram @superkenn1 and check out his podcast "Between The Fur."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64014789</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:46:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64014789/taking_it_for_granted_ep_176_kenn_solomon.mp3" length="83695270" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kenn Solomon was the Nuggets Supermascot Rocky from 1990-2023, and what stories he has to tell! Kenn has battled Charles Barkley on the court, and his own personal demons off the court.
He credits his kids for helping him find purpose outside of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kenn Solomon was the Nuggets Supermascot Rocky from 1990-2023, and what stories he has to tell! Kenn has battled Charles Barkley on the court, and his own personal demons off the court.<br />He credits his kids for helping him find purpose outside of Rocky, and his religious beliefs for helping him through his battles with mental health. To learn more about Kenn, give him a follow on Instagram @superkenn1 and check out his podcast "Between The Fur."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3493</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>charlesbarkley,dad,denvernuggets,dikembemutombo,family,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,kids,mascot,mentalhealth,music,nba,nuggets,parent,prosports,religion,sports,supermascot</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 175 - AJ Smith Part 5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-175-aj-smith-part-5--63670479</link><description><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith is joined by his brother AJ Smith to kick off the fifth year of the podcast. If you want to learn more about AJ and his story, check out his four previous episodes. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63670479</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63670479/taking_it_for_granted_ep_175_aj_smith_part_5.mp3" length="88939892" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Grant Smith is joined by his brother AJ Smith to kick off the fifth year of the podcast. If you want to learn more about AJ and his story, check out his four previous episodes. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith is joined by his brother AJ Smith to kick off the fifth year of the podcast. If you want to learn more about AJ and his story, check out his four previous episodes. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3712</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>broncos,concerts,family,flood,football,gratitude,happiness,homeless,homeowner,losangeles,music,northcarolina,rapmusic,redclaystrays,redrocks,sober,soberlife,sobriety,sportsradio,wildfire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 174- Alfred Williams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-174-alfred-williams--62108029</link><description><![CDATA[Alfred Williams, affectionately known as Big Al, comes from modest beginnings. Growing up in Texas, Big Al loved playing music and even joined the marching band. However, after a bet with a lifelong friend, he tried out for the football team. After a few setbacks, the rest is history. Big Al left Texas to play college football at the University of Colorado. He had unmatched success on the field winning numerous awards such as the Butkus award and a national championship, but it is the life lessons he learned in Boulder that have stuck with him most. <br />After his college days, Big Al was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, then left to play for the 49ers, and ultimately ended up back in Colorado, playing for the Broncos. He once again reached the pinnacle of his profession, winning two Super Bowls. <br />After his playing days, Big Al ventured into the tech world, his true passion from an early age.<br />You can now hear Big Al on KOA Sports weekdays from 3-6 pm MT with Dave Logan and Ryan Edwards.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62108029</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62108029/taking_it_for_granted_ep_174_alfred_williams.mp3" length="102875284" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alfred Williams, affectionately known as Big Al, comes from modest beginnings. Growing up in Texas, Big Al loved playing music and even joined the marching band. However, after a bet with a lifelong friend, he tried out for the football team. After a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alfred Williams, affectionately known as Big Al, comes from modest beginnings. Growing up in Texas, Big Al loved playing music and even joined the marching band. However, after a bet with a lifelong friend, he tried out for the football team. After a few setbacks, the rest is history. Big Al left Texas to play college football at the University of Colorado. He had unmatched success on the field winning numerous awards such as the Butkus award and a national championship, but it is the life lessons he learned in Boulder that have stuck with him most. <br />After his college days, Big Al was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, then left to play for the 49ers, and ultimately ended up back in Colorado, playing for the Broncos. He once again reached the pinnacle of his profession, winning two Super Bowls. <br />After his playing days, Big Al ventured into the tech world, his true passion from an early age.<br />You can now hear Big Al on KOA Sports weekdays from 3-6 pm MT with Dave Logan and Ryan Edwards.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4293</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boulder,broncos,broncoscountry,coachprime,college,coloradobuffs,coloradofootball,computers,family,football,grateful,gratitude,happiness,kids,nfl,podcast,skobuffs,superbowl,tech,texas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 173 - Kat O'Sullivan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-173-kat-o-sullivan--61352203</link><description><![CDATA[ Kat O'Sullivan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and lifelong changemaker. She believes when "shift happens," it's time to "make magic happen." Kat leverages her 25 years of experience and expertise to help individuals and organizations achieve the seemingly impossible. She challenges assumptions, brings a fresh perspective, and creates a sense of curiosity about what else is possible. Kat has a long history of reinvention under fire, with immediate and long-lasting results. Kat works to provide clear strategies, plans, and practical tools to help everyone on their transformational journeys from "impossible" to "possible.” To learn more about Kat, visit her website https://katosullivan.com/.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61352203</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:23:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61352203/taking_it_for_granted_ep_173_kat_o_sullivan.mp3" length="99146202" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> Kat O'Sullivan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and lifelong changemaker. She believes when "shift happens," it's time to "make magic happen." Kat leverages her 25 years of experience and expertise to help individuals and organizations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Kat O'Sullivan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and lifelong changemaker. She believes when "shift happens," it's time to "make magic happen." Kat leverages her 25 years of experience and expertise to help individuals and organizations achieve the seemingly impossible. She challenges assumptions, brings a fresh perspective, and creates a sense of curiosity about what else is possible. Kat has a long history of reinvention under fire, with immediate and long-lasting results. Kat works to provide clear strategies, plans, and practical tools to help everyone on their transformational journeys from "impossible" to "possible.” To learn more about Kat, visit her website https://katosullivan.com/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4137</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,bobhope,california,change,changemaker,family,fosterkids,fosterparent,fromdoubttodo,grateful,gratitude,impossible,marriage,meditation,mexico,perspective,positivity,radio,speaker,upwithpeople</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 172 - Back From Hiatus!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-172-back-from-hiatus--61266115</link><description><![CDATA[Back from a month off, Host Grant Smith reflects on some lessons learned during his time away.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61266115</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:45:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61266115/taking_it_for_granted_ep_172_back_from_hiatus.mp3" length="15127273" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Back from a month off, Host Grant Smith reflects on some lessons learned during his time away.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Back from a month off, Host Grant Smith reflects on some lessons learned during his time away.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>630</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>checklist,children,family,friends,ghandi,grateful,gratitude,happiness,headsup,inspiration,inspirationalquotes,kids,lifestyle,music,radio,seneca,spotify,walking,work,worklifebalance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 171 - Father Mike Tess Part 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-171-father-mike-tess-part-6--60805631</link><description><![CDATA[Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith for his sixth appearance on the podcast! Father Mike and Grant talk about numerous topics, ranging from family trips, dealing with death, and rap music. To learn more about Father Mike, give him a follow on Instagram @FatherMikeTess, or go back and listen to his previous five appearanced on the pod.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60805631</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:43:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60805631/taking_it_for_granted_ep_171_father_mike_tess_part_6.mp3" length="83776024" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith for his sixth appearance on the podcast! Father Mike and Grant talk about numerous topics, ranging from family trips, dealing with death, and rap music. To learn more about Father Mike, give him a follow on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith for his sixth appearance on the podcast! Father Mike and Grant talk about numerous topics, ranging from family trips, dealing with death, and rap music. To learn more about Father Mike, give him a follow on Instagram @FatherMikeTess, or go back and listen to his previous five appearanced on the pod.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3496</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blessing,burden,family,funerals,garthbrooks,god,gratitude,happiness,hope,olympics,podcast,prayer,preacher,religion,spain,time,unansweredprayers,vacation,weddings,work</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 170 - Alan Questel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-170-alan-questel--60659208</link><description><![CDATA[Alan Questel is the Author of two terrific books "Creating Creativity: Embodying the Creative Process" and "Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness: ... and Like Yourself More". He is also an expert in the Feldenkrais Method, after training with Dr. Feldenkrais himself. He makes the complex simple, teaching others the benefits of the method, and helping them unlock their potential and like themselves more. Alan is on a mission to cultivate kindness and help individuals discover how acts of kindness can lead to greater satisfaction and happiness. To learn more about Alan and his work, check out his websites https://www.uncommonsensing.com/ and https://www.practicing-kindness.com/.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60659208</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:44:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60659208/taking_it_for_granted_ep_170_alan_questel.mp3" length="96089444" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alan Questel is the Author of two terrific books "Creating Creativity: Embodying the Creative Process" and "Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness: ... and Like Yourself More". He is also an expert in the Feldenkrais Method, after training with Dr....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alan Questel is the Author of two terrific books "Creating Creativity: Embodying the Creative Process" and "Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness: ... and Like Yourself More". He is also an expert in the Feldenkrais Method, after training with Dr. Feldenkrais himself. He makes the complex simple, teaching others the benefits of the method, and helping them unlock their potential and like themselves more. Alan is on a mission to cultivate kindness and help individuals discover how acts of kindness can lead to greater satisfaction and happiness. To learn more about Alan and his work, check out his websites https://www.uncommonsensing.com/ and https://www.practicing-kindness.com/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4010</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>australia,author,creativeprocess,creativity,education,feldenkraismethod,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,internationaltravel,kindness,leonardcohen,meditation,music,newyork,podcast,teachers,travel,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 169 - 4th of July Special</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-169-4th-of-july-special--60595677</link><description><![CDATA[A special tribute to the Veterans that have joined Host Grant Smith in previous episodes of the podcast in honor of the 4th of July.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60595677</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60595677/taking_it_for_granted_ep_169_4th_of_july_special.mp3" length="58963264" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A special tribute to the Veterans that have joined Host Grant Smith in previous episodes of the podcast in honor of the 4th of July.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A special tribute to the Veterans that have joined Host Grant Smith in previous episodes of the podcast in honor of the 4th of July.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2461</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>4thofjuly,airforce,america,army,bbq,beer,brotherhood,family,fireworks,grateful,happiness,happinesspodcast,independenceday,joy,marines,military,unitedstates,veterans,wine,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 168 - Canada Recap</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-168-canada-recap--60511358</link><description><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith recaps his first trip north of the border to Bob's Lake in Canada, and reflects on some life lessons learned along the way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60511358</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:48:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60511358/taking_it_for_granted_ep_168_canada_recap.mp3" length="18944334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Grant Smith recaps his first trip north of the border to Bob's Lake in Canada, and reflects on some life lessons learned along the way.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith recaps his first trip north of the border to Bob's Lake in Canada, and reflects on some life lessons learned along the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>791</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>baseball,beach,boating,boats,canada,fish,fishing,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,international,kennychesney,kids,lakelife,ottawa,podcast,sandcastle,thelake,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 167 - Adam Cayton-Holland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-167-adam-cayton-holland--60288887</link><description><![CDATA[Adam Cayton-Holland has been a Comedian for nearly half his life. Celebrating twenty years in comedy with a headlining show at Comedy Works in Denver, he is thankful to be living this life. Adam is an avid birder, and while stand-up is still his passion, it has taken a backseat to his family. He has a special out now called "Wallpaper" and continues to do The Grawlix Comedy Show and The Grawlix podcast with his good friends and fellow Comedians Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl. To learn more about Adam, where you can catch his shows, and watch his specials, check out his website adamcaytonholland.com or give him a follow on social media @caytonholland. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60288887</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:13:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60288887/taking_it_for_granted_ep_167_adam_cayton_holland.mp3" length="74138739" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adam Cayton-Holland has been a Comedian for nearly half his life. Celebrating twenty years in comedy with a headlining show at Comedy Works in Denver, he is thankful to be living this life. Adam is an avid birder, and while stand-up is still his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adam Cayton-Holland has been a Comedian for nearly half his life. Celebrating twenty years in comedy with a headlining show at Comedy Works in Denver, he is thankful to be living this life. Adam is an avid birder, and while stand-up is still his passion, it has taken a backseat to his family. He has a special out now called "Wallpaper" and continues to do The Grawlix Comedy Show and The Grawlix podcast with his good friends and fellow Comedians Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl. To learn more about Adam, where you can catch his shows, and watch his specials, check out his website adamcaytonholland.com or give him a follow on social media @caytonholland. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3094</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birding,birdwatching,comedy,comedypodcast,comedyworks,dadlife,family,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,kids,livemusic,nba,nuggets,podcast,sports,standup,television,tv,walks</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 166 - Tanner Ballengee</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-166-tanner-ballengee--60223236</link><description><![CDATA[Tanner Ballengee's day job is a Mailman, and if that's all you knew about him, you'd be missing one heck of a life lived. Tanner is an Author of two books "Sixty Tattoos I Secretly Gave Myself At Work" and "Tourorist" and is working on his third. He also skateboards as much as he can, and he is now putting out skateboarding films with one already released and a second in the works. To learn more about Tanner and his work, check out his website tannerballengee.com or give him a follow on Instagram @66tb99. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60223236</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 17:24:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60223236/taking_it_for_granted_ep_166_tanner_ballengee.mp3" length="123231552" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tanner Ballengee's day job is a Mailman, and if that's all you knew about him, you'd be missing one heck of a life lived. Tanner is an Author of two books "Sixty Tattoos I Secretly Gave Myself At Work" and "Tourorist" and is working on his third. He...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tanner Ballengee's day job is a Mailman, and if that's all you knew about him, you'd be missing one heck of a life lived. Tanner is an Author of two books "Sixty Tattoos I Secretly Gave Myself At Work" and "Tourorist" and is working on his third. He also skateboards as much as he can, and he is now putting out skateboarding films with one already released and a second in the works. To learn more about Tanner and his work, check out his website tannerballengee.com or give him a follow on Instagram @66tb99. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5143</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,baseball,books,family,films,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,memorialday,playoffs,podcast,skateboard,skateboarding,skiing,sports,travel,usps,vacation,zines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 165 - Keys to Happiness and Joy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-165-keys-to-happiness-and-joy--60061079</link><description><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith takes a look back at keys to happiness and joy from former guests.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60061079</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 16:30:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60061079/taking_it_for_granted_ep_165_keys_to_happiness_and_joy.mp3" length="69871312" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Grant Smith takes a look back at keys to happiness and joy from former guests.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith takes a look back at keys to happiness and joy from former guests.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2916</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>army,athlete,author,creative,doctor,family,football,friends,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,joy,kids,marines,mentalhealth,music,musician,podcast,radio</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 164 - Rob Drabkin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-164-rob-drabkin--59952559</link><description><![CDATA[Rob Drabkin is a Musician from Denver, CO, spreading positivity through his songs. <br />He was born and raised in Colorado, but decided to go to college in Texas to become a doctor. After graduating, Rob made the decision to pursue music full time, and moved back to his home state to get his start. <br />After many open mics and lessons, Rob got one of his first big breaks playing the Fox Theater in Boulder, and has been a touring musician ever since. <br />Having opened for the likes of Michael Franti, Trevor Hall, and Mat Kearney, he has built a devoted fan base in Colorado and throughout the country. After his song "It's a Beautiful Day" was featured in a belVita commercial, his international presence has grown as well. <br />Rob's latest album "Spring in December" continues his mission of finding joy in the little moments, and putting a positive spin on tough situations. He also has a new project in the works that he will be announcing this summer. <br />To learn more about Rob, give him a follow on Instagram @robdrabkin, find his music wherever you listen, or check out his website https://www.robdrabkin.com/.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59952559</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 21:19:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59952559/taking_it_for_granted_ep_164_rob_drabkin.mp3" length="98926476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rob Drabkin is a Musician from Denver, CO, spreading positivity through his songs. 
He was born and raised in Colorado, but decided to go to college in Texas to become a doctor. After graduating, Rob made the decision to pursue music full time, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rob Drabkin is a Musician from Denver, CO, spreading positivity through his songs. <br />He was born and raised in Colorado, but decided to go to college in Texas to become a doctor. After graduating, Rob made the decision to pursue music full time, and moved back to his home state to get his start. <br />After many open mics and lessons, Rob got one of his first big breaks playing the Fox Theater in Boulder, and has been a touring musician ever since. <br />Having opened for the likes of Michael Franti, Trevor Hall, and Mat Kearney, he has built a devoted fan base in Colorado and throughout the country. After his song "It's a Beautiful Day" was featured in a belVita commercial, his international presence has grown as well. <br />Rob's latest album "Spring in December" continues his mission of finding joy in the little moments, and putting a positive spin on tough situations. He also has a new project in the works that he will be announcing this summer. <br />To learn more about Rob, give him a follow on Instagram @robdrabkin, find his music wherever you listen, or check out his website https://www.robdrabkin.com/.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4128</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afro,bobross,colorado,denvermusic,family,grateful,gratitude,guitar,happiness,happinesspodcast,international,kbco,livemusic,michaelfranti,mountains,music,musician,piano,proposal,trevorhall</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 163 - Scott DeHuff</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-163-scott-dehuff--59757784</link><description><![CDATA[Scott DeHuff is the Host of the "DeHuff Uncensored" podcast, which was voted the number one comedy podcast in Colorado. Scott covers funny and crazy news from around the world, and talks sports from time to time with some Denver legends. <br />Scott spent nearly twenty years behind the scenes in radio, and now has his own platform that he is making the most of. After working with Mark Schlereth, Alfred Williams, Joel Klatt, Mike Evans, and many more, he has found his calling with his podcast. <br />To learn more about Scott, subscribe to "DeHuff Uncensored" wherever you listen to podcasts, and give him a follow across all social media platforms @dehuffuncensored. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59757784</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 22:24:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59757784/taking_it_for_granted_ep_163_scott_dehuff.mp3" length="152863262" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Scott DeHuff is the Host of the "DeHuff Uncensored" podcast, which was voted the number one comedy podcast in Colorado. Scott covers funny and crazy news from around the world, and talks sports from time to time with some Denver legends. 
Scott spent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scott DeHuff is the Host of the "DeHuff Uncensored" podcast, which was voted the number one comedy podcast in Colorado. Scott covers funny and crazy news from around the world, and talks sports from time to time with some Denver legends. <br />Scott spent nearly twenty years behind the scenes in radio, and now has his own platform that he is making the most of. After working with Mark Schlereth, Alfred Williams, Joel Klatt, Mike Evans, and many more, he has found his calling with his podcast. <br />To learn more about Scott, subscribe to "DeHuff Uncensored" wherever you listen to podcasts, and give him a follow across all social media platforms @dehuffuncensored. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6379</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adoption,avalanche,broncos,colorado,comedy,failure,family,grateful,gratitude,happiness,music,news,nuggets,playoffs,podcast,radio,sports,sportsicons,success,weirdnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 162 - Dave Logan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-162-dave-logan--59517729</link><description><![CDATA[Dave Logan is the Voice of the Broncos for KOA, an 11-time state champion as a high school football coach, a former NFL wide receiver with the Browns and Broncos, , Host of KOA Sports, and Founder of Team Dave Logan. <br />Growing up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Dave excelled a baseball, basketball, and football, getting drafted in the MLB out of high school, but instead he chose to go play basketball and football for his hometown Buffs at the University of Colorado. After his playing days at CU, Dave was drafted in the NFL and NBA, becoming one of only four people ever to be drafted in all three sports. <br />Dave chose to take his talents to the NFL, playing wide receiver for the Browns during their "Kardiac Kids" era, becoming a fan favorite for his toughness. <br />After his playing days, Dave got his start in radio, and in 1997 became the "Voice of the Broncos" for KOA in addition to coaching HS football, where he has won 11 state championships including three in a row at Cherry Creek High School from 2020-2022.<br />To learn more about Dave, check out the "Dave Logan Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59517729</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:30:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59517729/taking_it_for_granted_ep_162_dave_logan.mp3" length="114447520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dave Logan is the Voice of the Broncos for KOA, an 11-time state champion as a high school football coach, a former NFL wide receiver with the Browns and Broncos, , Host of KOA Sports, and Founder of Team Dave Logan. 
Growing up in Wheat Ridge,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave Logan is the Voice of the Broncos for KOA, an 11-time state champion as a high school football coach, a former NFL wide receiver with the Browns and Broncos, , Host of KOA Sports, and Founder of Team Dave Logan. <br />Growing up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Dave excelled a baseball, basketball, and football, getting drafted in the MLB out of high school, but instead he chose to go play basketball and football for his hometown Buffs at the University of Colorado. After his playing days at CU, Dave was drafted in the NFL and NBA, becoming one of only four people ever to be drafted in all three sports. <br />Dave chose to take his talents to the NFL, playing wide receiver for the Browns during their "Kardiac Kids" era, becoming a fan favorite for his toughness. <br />After his playing days, Dave got his start in radio, and in 1997 became the "Voice of the Broncos" for KOA in addition to coaching HS football, where he has won 11 state championships including three in a row at Cherry Creek High School from 2020-2022.<br />To learn more about Dave, check out the "Dave Logan Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4776</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>baseball,basketball,broadcaster,browns,champion,clevelandbrowns,denverbroncos,family,football,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,highschool,hsfootball,kardiackids,playbyplay,professionalathlete,radio,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 161 - Joanna Raimo and Patrick Catezone of Indie Postcard</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-161-joanna-raimo-and-patrick-catezone-of-indie-postcard--59421995</link><description><![CDATA[Joanna Raimo and Patrick Catezone are the Hosts of the Indie Postcard podcast. Both of them grew up with music playing a big part in their lives, and after meeting at the University of Illinois, they knew they were meant to be friends. <br />After graduating, they started the podcast to “deliver” audiences the best emerging indie and alternative music acts. First published in 2023, Indie Postcard began as a way for two former college radio hosts to continue introducing music to new audiences. <br />Indie Postcard delivers you new episodes every week. Listen to it exclusively on Spotify every Wednesday at Indie Postcard. Coming soon to Apple Music and other platforms. Visit their Instagram page, TikTok, and YouTube channel @indiepostcardpodcast to stay up to date on all things indie music. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59421995</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:03:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59421995/taking_it_for_granted_ep_161_joanna_raimo_and_patrick_catezone_of_indie_postcard.mp3" length="117316472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joanna Raimo and Patrick Catezone are the Hosts of the Indie Postcard podcast. Both of them grew up with music playing a big part in their lives, and after meeting at the University of Illinois, they knew they were meant to be friends. 
After...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joanna Raimo and Patrick Catezone are the Hosts of the Indie Postcard podcast. Both of them grew up with music playing a big part in their lives, and after meeting at the University of Illinois, they knew they were meant to be friends. <br />After graduating, they started the podcast to “deliver” audiences the best emerging indie and alternative music acts. First published in 2023, Indie Postcard began as a way for two former college radio hosts to continue introducing music to new audiences. <br />Indie Postcard delivers you new episodes every week. Listen to it exclusively on Spotify every Wednesday at Indie Postcard. Coming soon to Apple Music and other platforms. Visit their Instagram page, TikTok, and YouTube channel @indiepostcardpodcast to stay up to date on all things indie music. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4896</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adhd,childhood,college,deadandco,family,friends,grateful,gratefuldead,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,indiemusic,mentalhealth,mtjoy,music,musicfestivals,musicpodcast,podcast,radio,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 160 - Thoughts from the Mountain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-160-thoughts-from-the-mountain--59292520</link><description><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith shares some revelations from the mountain, and discusses the importance of trying to be in the present moment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59292520</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:25:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59292520/taking_it_for_granted_ep_160_thoughts_from_the_mountain.mp3" length="14209270" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Grant Smith shares some revelations from the mountain, and discusses the importance of trying to be in the present moment.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith shares some revelations from the mountain, and discusses the importance of trying to be in the present moment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>592</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>baseball,bingewatch,djburns,gilmoregirls,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,kentucky,littlemoments,marchmadness,mountains,music,ncstate,podcast,presentmoment,rockies,skiing,steamboat,work</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 159 - Kathy Lee White</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-159-kathy-lee-white--59204023</link><description><![CDATA[Kathy Lee brings a smile to everyone's face she meets. 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To learn more about Cortney and her work, give her a follow on Instagram @cortneymcdermott or check out her website https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4744</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ancientwisdom,author,body,google,gratitude,happiness,italy,mind,mindbodyexpert,nike,podcast,potential,questions,speaker,tedx,travels,trust,trusteverything,virgin,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 157 - Carina Marshall</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-157-carina-marshall--59034456</link><description><![CDATA[Carina Marshall is a Certified Master Life Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Author of "Discover &amp; Use Your Greatest Superpower: Metaphysics, Spirituality, and Bubble Gum". 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After using music as an outlet for most of his childhood, Eric decided to give it a go at making it, and released his debut album "Sounds Like This". He is wrapping up the 15th anniversary tour of that album, and it was a great time to get nostalgic and reminisce about where his music and life have taken him. He is now a proud father and husband, and always tries to spread positivity through his music. To learn more about Eric and his work, check out his website https://www.erichutchinson.com/ or give him a follow on Instagram @erichutchinson.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58604651</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:02:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58604651/taking_it_for_granted_ep_154_eric_hutchinson.mp3" length="86814628" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eric Hutchinson has been a Musician for the majority of his adult life. It's always been his passion, but he turned that passion into a prestigious career. After using music as an outlet for most of his childhood, Eric decided to give it a go at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eric Hutchinson has been a Musician for the majority of his adult life. It's always been his passion, but he turned that passion into a prestigious career. After using music as an outlet for most of his childhood, Eric decided to give it a go at making it, and released his debut album "Sounds Like This". He is wrapping up the 15th anniversary tour of that album, and it was a great time to get nostalgic and reminisce about where his music and life have taken him. He is now a proud father and husband, and always tries to spread positivity through his music. To learn more about Eric and his work, check out his website https://www.erichutchinson.com/ or give him a follow on Instagram @erichutchinson.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3623</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afterlife,daughters,erichutchinson,family,foodie,grateful,gratitude,husbandandwife,itsalrightwithme,meateater,music,newyork,pilates,podcast,restaurant,rocknroll,soundslikethis,therapy,tour,vegan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 153 - Kristal Alfonso The Wine Yogi Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-153-kristal-alfonso-the-wine-yogi-part-2--58525963</link><description><![CDATA[Kristal Alfonso, The Wine Yogi, returns to the podcast to discuss her journey through the Hard 75 program, what her frequent beach trips do for her mental state, and transitioning into a new chapter of motherhood. 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Her insights and teachings open new pathways for change, helping individuals tap into their spiritual potential and fostering greater unity on Earth. Whether trying to advance your career, enrich your relationships, or boost business morale and productivity, Daniela empowers you with mindfulness and performance habits, allowing you to break free from challenges and truly embrace a life that's liberated, boldly real, and authentically yours. 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After plenty of success on the field, Jake found himself looking for the next chapter of his life, and through friends and business partners, founded UMBO Mushrooms with Rashad Evans. They also host the podcast "Suga Snake Takes" together. After growing up in a small town, reaching the pinnacle of sports, and being a fan favorite wherever he went, Jake now likes to get out of the limelight and spend time with his family. He believes you get back what you put out, and is always searching for ways to help others. 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They reminisce on Grant's wedding, revisit blessing vs. a burden, and discuss how to keep your power. To learn more about Father Mike, go back and listen to the previous four episodes, you won't regret it! You can also follow FM on Instagram @fathermiketess.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57566445</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:40:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57566445/taking_it_for_granted_ep_143_father_mike_tess_part_5.mp3" length="77588014" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Father Mike Tess returns for another conversation with Host Grant Smith talking all things life. They reminisce on Grant's wedding, revisit blessing vs. a burden, and discuss how to keep your power. 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You can also follow FM on Instagram @fathermiketess.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3238</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blessed,blessingvsaburden,celebration,church,concert,family,happiness,joy,livemusic,noahkahan,podcast,preacher,relationship,religion,spiritual,spirituality,theuniverse,time,timewellspent,wedding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 142 - Big Moments and Key Takeaways</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-142-big-moments-and-key-takeaways--57476303</link><description><![CDATA[A mashup episode of big moments and key takeaways that stuck with Host Grant Smith from his conversations with previous guests.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57476303</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:29:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57476303/taking_it_for_granted_ep_142_big_moments_and_key_takeaways.mp3" length="70940520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A mashup episode of big moments and key takeaways that stuck with Host Grant Smith from his conversations with previous guests.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A mashup episode of big moments and key takeaways that stuck with Host Grant Smith from his conversations with previous guests.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2960</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>animalshelter,caseyadams,comedian,comedy,dogs,grateful,gratitude,happiness,kids,lifecoach,marines,military,music,podcast,producer,radio,religion,service,teacher,therapy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 141 - Mike Roach</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-141-mike-roach--57386564</link><description><![CDATA[Mike Roach is the Experience Officer and one of the Founders of Taysia Blue Rescue. After wearing many hats in life, from architect to mailman, Mike has found his passion helping dogs find their forever homes, alongside his wife Jackie. After quite the origin story, Taysia Blue has helped over 2300 Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes stay out of the shelter. To learn more about Mike and the Taysia Blue Rescue, check out their website https://www.taysiablue.com/ or give them a follow on social media @taysiablue.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57386564</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:11:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57386564/taking_it_for_granted_ep_141_mike_roach.mp3" length="107938998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mike Roach is the Experience Officer and one of the Founders of Taysia Blue Rescue. After wearing many hats in life, from architect to mailman, Mike has found his passion helping dogs find their forever homes, alongside his wife Jackie. After quite...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike Roach is the Experience Officer and one of the Founders of Taysia Blue Rescue. After wearing many hats in life, from architect to mailman, Mike has found his passion helping dogs find their forever homes, alongside his wife Jackie. After quite the origin story, Taysia Blue has helped over 2300 Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes stay out of the shelter. To learn more about Mike and the Taysia Blue Rescue, check out their website https://www.taysiablue.com/ or give them a follow on social media @taysiablue.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4504</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>70'srock,adoption,architecture,bepresent,cats,dogs,eagles,family,grateful,gratitude,happiness,humanesociety,huskies,mailman,malumutes,podcast,radio,rescue,rescueanimals,shelter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 140 - Matthew Bradford</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-140-matthew-bradford--57295373</link><description><![CDATA[Matthew Bradford is a Marine and Motivational Speaker who inspires countless people through his story of overcoming injuries sustained during his time in Iraq after stepping on an IED, and not letting that define him. He founded No Legs, No Vision, No Problem, and helps others bounce back after life has knocked them down. He is an avid hunter, fisher, and Kentucky Wildcat fan, and finds his purpose in life through his family. To learn more about Matthew and his work, or book him to speak at an event, visit his website https://www.matthew-bradford.com/. You can also follow Matthew on Instagram @m_bradford_usmc.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57295373</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:45:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57295373/taking_it_for_granted_ep_140_matthew_bradford.mp3" length="97102312" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matthew Bradford is a Marine and Motivational Speaker who inspires countless people through his story of overcoming injuries sustained during his time in Iraq after stepping on an IED, and not letting that define him. He founded No Legs, No Vision, No...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matthew Bradford is a Marine and Motivational Speaker who inspires countless people through his story of overcoming injuries sustained during his time in Iraq after stepping on an IED, and not letting that define him. He founded No Legs, No Vision, No Problem, and helps others bounce back after life has knocked them down. He is an avid hunter, fisher, and Kentucky Wildcat fan, and finds his purpose in life through his family. To learn more about Matthew and his work, or book him to speak at an event, visit his website https://www.matthew-bradford.com/. You can also follow Matthew on Instagram @m_bradford_usmc.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4052</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amputee,blind,coachprime,deionsanders,deirksbentley,doubleamputee,family,happiness,iraq,kentucky,kentuckywildcats,marines,military,motivationalspeaker,podcast,tobykeith,tylerchilders,veteran,war,warinjuries</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 139 - Dr. Dravon James</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-139-dr-dravon-james--56965677</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness.  Dr. Dravon is a Transformation Specialist using her Every Day Peace philosophy to coach people how to master goal attainment. She is the author of Freedom is Your Birthright. As a leader in the healthcare industry for more than three decades she is the recipient of the Secretary McDonough Coin of Recognition for her leadership efforts to combat the COVID pandemic, Radio Host of the “Dr. Dravon James Every Day Peace” live, weekly show on Unity Online Radio, coach on the SiriusXM “Road Dog Trucking” show, and an actress whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO’s acclaimed “The Wire.” <br />Dr. Dravon uses this training and experience to lead women to their victory using the power of Every Day Peace to achieve their Next Level of Greatness in life and business. Dr. Dravon’s journey began in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Though she had always dreamt of a career on the stage, Dravon went on to earn a doctorate in pharmacy from Creighton University and has worked as a pharmacist all of her adult life. Along with her medical career and theatrical aspirations, Dr. Dravon has also always had a keen interest in personal development. <br />To learn more about Dr. Dravon and her work, visit her website https://drdravonjames.com/ or give her a follow on social media @drdravonjames.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56965677</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:17:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56965677/taking_it_for_granted_ep_139_dr_dravon_james.mp3" length="86643730" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness.  Dr. Dravon is a Transformation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness.  Dr. Dravon is a Transformation Specialist using her Every Day Peace philosophy to coach people how to master goal attainment. She is the author of Freedom is Your Birthright. As a leader in the healthcare industry for more than three decades she is the recipient of the Secretary McDonough Coin of Recognition for her leadership efforts to combat the COVID pandemic, Radio Host of the “Dr. Dravon James Every Day Peace” live, weekly show on Unity Online Radio, coach on the SiriusXM “Road Dog Trucking” show, and an actress whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO’s acclaimed “The Wire.” <br />Dr. Dravon uses this training and experience to lead women to their victory using the power of Every Day Peace to achieve their Next Level of Greatness in life and business. Dr. Dravon’s journey began in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Though she had always dreamt of a career on the stage, Dravon went on to earn a doctorate in pharmacy from Creighton University and has worked as a pharmacist all of her adult life. Along with her medical career and theatrical aspirations, Dr. Dravon has also always had a keen interest in personal development. <br />To learn more about Dr. Dravon and her work, visit her website https://drdravonjames.com/ or give her a follow on social media @drdravonjames.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3616</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>actor,author,bepresent,bridgerton,everydaypeace,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,healthcare,hospitals,lifecoach,meditation,mentor,mentorship,motherhood,motivation,motivationalspeaker,podcast,selfawareness,thewire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 138 - Casey Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-138-casey-adams--56873582</link><description><![CDATA[Casey Adams is a young entrepreneur who recently started Listener.fm and hosts the "Casey Adams Show" where he talks with tremendous guests such as Robert Greene, Mike Stud, and James Lawrence. After a difficult injury when he was 16, Casey devoted his life to learning from others on how to succeed at whatever he put his mind to, and has continued to build a brand that is wholly his own. To learn more about Casey, give him a follow on Instagram @caseyadamsshow, check out his latest creation <a href="https://www.listener.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listener.fm https://app.listener.fm/register?</a>or listen to his conversation with Andy Frisella of 75 Hard https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast/529-75hard-vs-casey-adams.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56873582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:37:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56873582/taking_it_for_granted_ep_138_casey_adams.mp3" length="86295048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Casey Adams is a young entrepreneur who recently started Listener.fm and hosts the "Casey Adams Show" where he talks with tremendous guests such as Robert Greene, Mike Stud, and James Lawrence. After a difficult injury when he was 16, Casey devoted...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Casey Adams is a young entrepreneur who recently started Listener.fm and hosts the "Casey Adams Show" where he talks with tremendous guests such as Robert Greene, Mike Stud, and James Lawrence. After a difficult injury when he was 16, Casey devoted his life to learning from others on how to succeed at whatever he put his mind to, and has continued to build a brand that is wholly his own. To learn more about Casey, give him a follow on Instagram @caseyadamsshow, check out his latest creation <a href="https://www.listener.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listener.fm https://app.listener.fm/register?</a>or listen to his conversation with Andy Frisella of 75 Hard https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast/529-75hard-vs-casey-adams.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3601</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>75hard,andyfrisella,entrepreneur,fitness,happiness,happinesspodcast,iheartradio,joy,larryking,lensofgratitude,listen,listenerfm,love,marriage,mikestud,mindset,podcast,robertgreene,showingup,tough</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 137 - Keyanna Blass</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-137-keyanna-blass--56789050</link><description><![CDATA[Keyanna Blass is the host of "Dark Sugar Podcast" where she discusses race, gender, mental health, and self-care. She says the podcast is all about motivation, affirmation, and relationships, and Keyanna does a great job broaching topics that are sometimes difficult to talk about. Keyanna also teaches middle school Social Studies, and tries to help kids understand both sides of history. To learn more about Keyanna and her work, check out the "Dark Sugar Podcast" https://open.spotify.com/show/2guup5OPX3o225P8Io8n41 or give her a follow on Instagram @darksugarpodcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56789050</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:54:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56789050/taking_it_for_granted_ep_137_keyanna_blass.mp3" length="81791601" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Keyanna Blass is the host of "Dark Sugar Podcast" where she discusses race, gender, mental health, and self-care. She says the podcast is all about motivation, affirmation, and relationships, and Keyanna does a great job broaching topics that are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keyanna Blass is the host of "Dark Sugar Podcast" where she discusses race, gender, mental health, and self-care. She says the podcast is all about motivation, affirmation, and relationships, and Keyanna does a great job broaching topics that are sometimes difficult to talk about. Keyanna also teaches middle school Social Studies, and tries to help kids understand both sides of history. To learn more about Keyanna and her work, check out the "Dark Sugar Podcast" https://open.spotify.com/show/2guup5OPX3o225P8Io8n41 or give her a follow on Instagram @darksugarpodcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3413</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>911,affirmations,blackcommunity,darksugar,empathy,gender,grateful,grattitude,happiness,history,kids,mentalhealth,middleschool,podcast,race,relationships,selfcare,socialstudies,spotify,teacher</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 136 - Tom McGowan Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-136-tom-mcgowan-part-2--56717256</link><description><![CDATA[Tom McGowan returns for another free-flowing conversation with Host Grant Smith. Tom is a young entrepreneur who is the CEO and Founder of All Things Good. ATG is a news outlet that is turning into a digital empire that provides only good news stories and content. Through the struggles of starting a company, moving from city to city to find work, and overcoming the naysayers who didn't believe in the power of positive news, Tom is on his way to changing how the world of media works! To learn more about Tom and his work, give him a follow on Instagram @tommcgowancreative and @allthingsgood.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56717256</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:52:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56717256/taking_it_for_granted_ep_136_tom_mcgowan_part_2.mp3" length="111812688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tom McGowan returns for another free-flowing conversation with Host Grant Smith. 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To learn more about Tom and his work, give him a follow on Instagram @tommcgowancreative and @allthingsgood.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4666</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>allthingsgood,ardenjones,badhabits,entrepreneur,goodhabits,goodnews,grateful,gratittude,greenlights,media,news,podcast,positivity,postmalone,reading,redrocks,sports,thejourney,tylerchilders,young</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 135 - Anthony Rodriguez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-135-anthony-rodriguez--56650835</link><description><![CDATA[Anthony Rodriguez is a Multimedia Professional at iHeartRadio and KOA and the "swiss army knife" that can do whatever is needed to help the radio stations run at peak efficiency. After stints at ESPN and in television news, Anthony is now doing all things social media, and even produces the "Mandy Connell Show" on KOA. Throughout his life, one thing that has always remained a constant for him is the importance of family. After living all over the country, he knew he wanted to be close to his parents, brother, and now wife, and he couldn't be happier with his decision. An avid lover of movies, music, and sports, Anthony has found his place in life and work, and continues to excel at whatever he puts his mind to. To learn more about Anthony, his weight loss journey, or just to be entertained, give him a follow on Twitter (X) @AnthonyRod33 or Instagram @thelifeofarod.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56650835</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:29:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56650835/taking_it_for_granted_ep_135_anthony_rodriguez.mp3" length="145845176" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Anthony Rodriguez is a Multimedia Professional at iHeartRadio and KOA and the "swiss army knife" that can do whatever is needed to help the radio stations run at peak efficiency. After stints at ESPN and in television news, Anthony is now doing all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anthony Rodriguez is a Multimedia Professional at iHeartRadio and KOA and the "swiss army knife" that can do whatever is needed to help the radio stations run at peak efficiency. After stints at ESPN and in television news, Anthony is now doing all things social media, and even produces the "Mandy Connell Show" on KOA. Throughout his life, one thing that has always remained a constant for him is the importance of family. After living all over the country, he knew he wanted to be close to his parents, brother, and now wife, and he couldn't be happier with his decision. An avid lover of movies, music, and sports, Anthony has found his place in life and work, and continues to excel at whatever he puts his mind to. To learn more about Anthony, his weight loss journey, or just to be entertained, give him a follow on Twitter (X) @AnthonyRod33 or Instagram @thelifeofarod.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6086</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>broncos,colorado,espn,family,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,iheartradio,marvel,media,movies,music,news,podcast,positivity,radio,rockies,sports,starwars,tv</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 134 - Nic Dean</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-134-nic-dean--56570083</link><description><![CDATA[Nic Dean is a Comedian based out of Denver, CO, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. Through his 10 years in comedy, Nic has started to find his voice and presence on stage, and the stories of his upbringing in his set, make him relatable to so many fans. Nic spends his free time in the mountains or on the golf course, and cherishes his relationship with his wife, who is a fellow comic. To learn more about Nic, and where you can catch one of his shows, give him a follow on Instagram @dr.nicdean.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56570083</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:28:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56570083/taking_it_for_granted_ep_134_nic_dean.mp3" length="104377684" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nic Dean is a Comedian based out of Denver, CO, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. Through his 10 years in comedy, Nic has started to find his voice and presence on stage, and the stories of his upbringing in his set, make him relatable to so many fans....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nic Dean is a Comedian based out of Denver, CO, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. Through his 10 years in comedy, Nic has started to find his voice and presence on stage, and the stories of his upbringing in his set, make him relatable to so many fans. Nic spends his free time in the mountains or on the golf course, and cherishes his relationship with his wife, who is a fellow comic. To learn more about Nic, and where you can catch one of his shows, give him a follow on Instagram @dr.nicdean.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4356</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuse,breweries,brewery,comedy,comedyscene,comedyworks,drinking,family,funny,golf,grateful,happiness,happinesspodcast,joerogan,livemusic,midwest,musicfestivals,plants,podcast,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 133 - Peter Canova</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-133-peter-canova--56482841</link><description><![CDATA[Peter Canova is a Spiritual Philosopher, Linguist, International Businessman, Historian, and Author of the award-winning "First Souls" trilogy, and new book "Quantum Spirituality. After a series of life-changing events, Peter began writing on spirituality and consciousness, and now hopes to help others reach their full potential in the spiritual realm. His new book "Quantum Spirituality" unravels the nature of reality through quantum physics and ancient spiritual wisdom. To learn more about Peter and his work, check out his website https://www.petercanova.com/.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56482841</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:35:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56482841/taking_it_for_granted_ep_133_peter_canova.mp3" length="86574870" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Peter Canova is a Spiritual Philosopher, Linguist, International Businessman, Historian, and Author of the award-winning "First Souls" trilogy, and new book "Quantum Spirituality. After a series of life-changing events, Peter began writing on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Peter Canova is a Spiritual Philosopher, Linguist, International Businessman, Historian, and Author of the award-winning "First Souls" trilogy, and new book "Quantum Spirituality. After a series of life-changing events, Peter began writing on spirituality and consciousness, and now hopes to help others reach their full potential in the spiritual realm. His new book "Quantum Spirituality" unravels the nature of reality through quantum physics and ancient spiritual wisdom. To learn more about Peter and his work, check out his website https://www.petercanova.com/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3613</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aliens,ancientwisdom,author,blackholes,books,doctor,firstsouls,gnostics,gratitude,happinesspodcast,multiverse,physicdoctor,physics,podcast,quantumphysics,religion,science,spirituality,thematrix,themultiverse</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 132 - Delroy Gill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-132-delroy-gill--56417120</link><description><![CDATA[Delroy Gill is a Luxury Real Estate Advisor for Liv Sotheby's International Realty. 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He was just named the number one black real estate agent in the country, and continues to set higher goals for himself and succeeded at them. Coming to Colorado from London as a teenager, Delroy found his way in a foreign place, and began the path to where he is today. Delroy knows he wouldn't be where he is without the help of his mentors, and that is why he is so passionate about helping mentor others now. He is the founder of the Denver Gents group, helps with the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy, and spends as much time as he can with his family. To learn more about Delroy check out his website https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-870-98409878/delroy-gill or give him a follow on Instagram @delroygill.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3385</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>coloradorealestate,family,foreigner,givingback,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,iheartradio,leadership,livsothebys,london,luxurycars,luxuryrealestate,mentors,mentorship,peace,podcast,podcasts,porterbillups,realestate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 131 - Bri Maestas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-131-bri-maestas--56358858</link><description><![CDATA[Bri Maestas does it all covering Denver sports. 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To learn more about Bri and her work, follow her on Instagram and Twitter @BriMaestas303.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5129</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>broncoscountry,eatingdisorders,family,fancave,grateful,gratitude,happiness,koa,milehighsports,opportunity,piercings,podcast,radio,retail,sports,sportstalk,tattoos,volleyball,work,zoo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 130 - Minisode - Who We Are</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-130-minisode-who-we-are--56235151</link><description><![CDATA[A look back at some previous episodes that show what our mission is here at TIFG. 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Talking with people from all walks of life, and finding ways to make sense of this world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1422</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 129 - Chuck Ley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-129-chuck-ley--56079006</link><description><![CDATA[Chuck Ley is a U.S. Army Veteran, spending 10 years in active duty and being deployed multiple times. After leaving the Army due to injuries sustained while serving, Chuck spent decades working in radio all across the United States from Florida to Colorado. He now spends his time as a substitute teacher in his daughter's classroom, and being a part-time tour guide traveling the world. 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To learn more about Michael and his work, check out his show weekdays, or give him a follow on social media @michaeldbrown, @MichaelBrownUSA, or check out his website https://khow.iheart.com/featured/the-michael-brown-show/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3757</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>9/11,family,fema,goobers,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,homelandsecurity,hurricanekatrina,khow,lawyers,listeners,podcast,politics,presidentbush,reflection,relationships,religion,talkradio,thesituation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 127 - Meghan Buchanan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-127-meghan-buchanan--55426393</link><description><![CDATA[Meghan Buchanan is an Aerospace Engineer who has climbed the highest seven summits in the world, and is now working on completing the Explorer's Grandslam. 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After overcoming dyslexia as a child and accompishing feats no one thought possible, Meghan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meghan Buchanan is an Aerospace Engineer who has climbed the highest seven summits in the world, and is now working on completing the Explorer's Grandslam. After overcoming dyslexia as a child and accompishing feats no one thought possible, Meghan developed the GGRIT method to help others achieve their goals. She now works with the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) and countless others to spread her GGRIT, and continues to overcome and succeed in all life throws her way. 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To learn more about Father Mike and his work, check out his three previous episodes of the pod, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4344</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>church,death,family,fathers,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,moms,mothers,music,nbafinals,podcast,politics,preacher,priest,relationships,religion,sports,time,valueoftime</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 123 - Ross Kaminsky</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-123-ross-kaminsky--54057086</link><description><![CDATA[Ross Kaminsky is a former Financial Trader and is now Host of the "Ross Kaminsky Show" on KOA 850 AM 94.1 FM. 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This field of study hits home for Erin as she is a recovering addict of four years. After battling substance abuse for most of her life, specifically heroin and meth, Erin is turning her tragedy into triumph, helping others in their recovery journey, and getting rid of the stigma that surrounds addiction. To learn more about Erin and her story, give her a follow on Instagram @ruby_clarity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53988589</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 20:04:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53988589/taking_it_for_granted_ep_122_erin_resnick.mp3" length="112962022" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Erin Resnick is a Clinician Intern at Rocky Mountain Detox and a third year Masters' student at MSU Denver focusing on substance abuse and mental health. This field of study hits home for Erin as she is a recovering addict of four years. 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Benjamin made his way into the world of sports media through building relationships with players, coaches, and agents, and building a huge Twitter following breaking stories around the NFL. He also served 15 years in the Army Reserves with multiple tours in Iraq and other countries, and built and sold a tech company in his early thirties. Through all of his life experiences, the good and the bad, Ben has learned that life is about continuing to grow and evolve into the person you want to be. To learn more about Benjamin and his work, check out https://koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/broncos-country-tonight/ or give him a follow on Instagram and Twitter @AllbrightNFL.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53911229</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 21:20:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53911229/taking_it_for_granted_ep_121_benjamin_allbright.mp3" length="124808446" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Benjamin Allbright is the Host of Broncos Country Tonight, and an NFL Insider, even though he hates the term. Benjamin made his way into the world of sports media through building relationships with players, coaches, and agents, and building a huge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Benjamin Allbright is the Host of Broncos Country Tonight, and an NFL Insider, even though he hates the term. Benjamin made his way into the world of sports media through building relationships with players, coaches, and agents, and building a huge Twitter following breaking stories around the NFL. He also served 15 years in the Army Reserves with multiple tours in Iraq and other countries, and built and sold a tech company in his early thirties. Through all of his life experiences, the good and the bad, Ben has learned that life is about continuing to grow and evolve into the person you want to be. To learn more about Benjamin and his work, check out https://koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/broncos-country-tonight/ or give him a follow on Instagram and Twitter @AllbrightNFL.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5208</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>army,athletes,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,iheart,love,military,nfl,podcast,relationships,reserves,socialmedia,sports,sportsradio,tech,therapy,twitter,twitterbeef</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 120 - Cous</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-120-cous--53821134</link><description><![CDATA[Cassie WIlson, better known as Cous in the music industry, is a singer/songwriter from Colorado, and one of the kindest souls around. After finding her love of music as a child, mostly from singing show tunes to her family, Cous has been chasing the dream of making music her full time career ever since. Evolving as an artist, and getting opportunties like opening for Caamp at Red Rocks, has her well on her way to making that dream come true. With songs like "Salt and Shine" and "Lavender Champagne", she has found a sound that connects with fans, and can hit notes that will leave you with goosebumps. To learn more about Cous, and to see when she will be playing near you, check out her website https://www.cousmusic.com/ or give her a follow on Instagram @cousmusic.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53821134</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 12:13:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53821134/taking_it_for_granted_ep_120_cous.mp3" length="79738318" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cassie WIlson, better known as Cous in the music industry, is a singer/songwriter from Colorado, and one of the kindest souls around. After finding her love of music as a child, mostly from singing show tunes to her family, Cous has been chasing the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cassie WIlson, better known as Cous in the music industry, is a singer/songwriter from Colorado, and one of the kindest souls around. After finding her love of music as a child, mostly from singing show tunes to her family, Cous has been chasing the dream of making music her full time career ever since. Evolving as an artist, and getting opportunties like opening for Caamp at Red Rocks, has her well on her way to making that dream come true. With songs like "Salt and Shine" and "Lavender Champagne", she has found a sound that connects with fans, and can hit notes that will leave you with goosebumps. 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To learn more about Andy, and see when he will be playing near you, check out his website https://www.andyfrasco.com/ or give him a follow on Instagram @andyfrasco.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4819</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>andyfrasco,andyfrascoandtheun,celebrities,colorado,denver,drinking,famous,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,iheartradio,mentalhealth,music,musicians,podcast,radio,rockmusic,rocknroll,somedays</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 118 - Jason J.M. DeBord Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-118-jason-j-m-debord-part-2--53657704</link><description><![CDATA[Jason J.M. 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DeBord is an Author, Dream Interpreter, and Co-hosts an amazing podcast called "The Dreams That Shape Us". His path to becoming an expert in dream interpretation was unusual, but I'm not sure there is a usual path into this field. While attending college, a mentor attracted Jason to finding the meaning of dreams, and that has now become his life's work. Having already written many books on the subject, J.M. has three more in the works, and continues to find meaning in his everyday life that keeps him on this journey. To learn more about Jason and his work, search him out on Reddit @RadOwl, or check out his website https://www.dreams123.com/.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53587228</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:35:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53587228/taking_it_for_granted_ep_117_jason_jm_debord_part_1.mp3" length="83393538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jason J.M. DeBord is an Author, Dream Interpreter, and Co-hosts an amazing podcast called "The Dreams That Shape Us". His path to becoming an expert in dream interpretation was unusual, but I'm not sure there is a usual path into this field. While...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason J.M. DeBord is an Author, Dream Interpreter, and Co-hosts an amazing podcast called "The Dreams That Shape Us". 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After moving from Ohio a few years ago, Nick is regularly getting gigs around the state, and even hosting a show...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nick Ellis is an up and coming Comedian based out of Denver, CO, trying to leave his mark on a crowded and talented Colorado comedy scene. After moving from Ohio a few years ago, Nick is regularly getting gigs around the state, and even hosting a show at Oasis Brewing. Through ups and downs, and some battles with mental health, he is finding the life he wants to live out west through skiing, hiking, and seeing his favorite bands at places like Red Rocks. 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Eli served in as an Army Paratrooper until he was honorably discharged at 20 years old, and began his journey to figure out some...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eli Coberly is a Yoga Therapist, Veteran, and Author of "White Road" and the newly released "War in the Hearts of Men." Eli served in as an Army Paratrooper until he was honorably discharged at 20 years old, and began his journey to figure out some universal truths of life. Studying yoga and traveling the world, Eli has started to find common threads throughout history and in our modern society and culture. To learn more about Eli and his work check him out on Instagram at @eli_coberly or visit his website https://www.elicoberly.com/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4998</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,culture,dreams,happinesspodcast,history,iheartradio,mayan,mayanculture,microdosing,podcast,ptsd,simplethings,society,spiritual,spiritualjourney,travel,veteran,worldtraveler,yoga,yogatherapist</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 112 - Minisode - Thoughts on Life Lately</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-112-minisode-thoughts-on-life-lately--53213821</link><description><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith reflects on lessons learned through life experiences and former guests of the podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53213821</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:24:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53213821/taking_it_for_granted_ep_112_minisode_thoughts_on_life_lately.mp3" length="39040186" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Grant Smith reflects on lessons learned through life experiences and former guests of the podcast.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Grant Smith reflects on lessons learned through life experiences and former guests of the podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1629</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxiety,bachelorparty,benevolentindifference,birthday,blessings,blessingvsaburden,depression,getouside,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,hiking,iheartradio,life,marathons,motorcycles,skiing,steamboat,superhero,vail</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 111 - Brad Williams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-111-brad-williams--53144166</link><description><![CDATA[Brad Williams is a Gym Owner, Fitness Coach, and Founder of Over 40 Fitness Hacks. 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To learn more about Yuri and his work check out the website https://afuturesuperhero.com/ or give him a follow on Instagram @afuturesuperhero.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52607457</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:17:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52607457/taking_it_for_granted_ep_107_yuri_williams_a_future_superhero.mp3" length="70887310" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Yuri Williams is the Founder of A Future Superhero and Friends, and is on a mission to spread good throughout the country, and one day, hopefully the world. Starting with an idea while sitting in his car after his mother's passing, to appearing on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yuri Williams is the Founder of A Future Superhero and Friends, and is on a mission to spread good throughout the country, and one day, hopefully the world. 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To learn more about Paul, Step Denver, and the countless men they have helped, visit their website https://stepdenver.org/.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3353</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>accountability,addiction,community,drugadddict,drugaddiction,drugs,family,finances,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,help,podcast,recovery,sober,soberliving,sobriety,stepdenver,stigma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 101 Greg Hammer, MD</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-101-greg-hammer-md--52249244</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Greg Hammer is a Stanford University professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert. <br />Greg shares his practices to not only live a successful life, but more importantly, a happy one. 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Greg shares his practices to not only live a successful life, but more importantly, a happy one. He has learned through mentors, his studies,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Greg Hammer is a Stanford University professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert. <br />Greg shares his practices to not only live a successful life, but more importantly, a happy one. He has learned through mentors, his studies, and life lessons along the way to create four pillars of happiness through his GAIN method. <br />To learn more about Greg and his work, check out his website https://greghammermd.com/!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4331</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christmas,doctor,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,happy,holidays,meditation,mindfulness,physician,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 100 Father Mike Tess Part 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-100-father-mike-tess-part-3--52185085</link><description><![CDATA[Taking it for Granted's favorite priest Father Mike Tess returns for his third appearance on episode 100! With host Grant Smith, he discusses not giving your power away, valuing the time and relationships in your life, and the three enough's. To learn more about Father Mike and his work, check out his previous two episodes of TIFG, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52185085</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:35:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52185085/taking_it_for_granted_ep_100_fether_mike_part_3.mp3" length="89661050" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taking it for Granted's favorite priest Father Mike Tess returns for his third appearance on episode 100! With host Grant Smith, he discusses not giving your power away, valuing the time and relationships in your life, and the three enough's. To learn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taking it for Granted's favorite priest Father Mike Tess returns for his third appearance on episode 100! With host Grant Smith, he discusses not giving your power away, valuing the time and relationships in your life, and the three enough's. To learn more about Father Mike and his work, check out his previous two episodes of TIFG, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3742</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chirstmas,darkness,family,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,holidays,iheartradio,jesus,koa,light,negativity,organizedreligion,podcast,positivity,power,priest,relationships,religion,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 99 Courtney Greth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-99-courtney-greth--52121459</link><description><![CDATA[Courtney Greth is the Owner and Operator of Recenter Therapeutic Massage, a Reiki Practitioner, Yomassage Therapist, and Birth Doula, but more importantly, she is a person you hope to call a friend. Courtney is a positive force in every life she touches, and is constantly lifting those up around her through her work, and her personality. Through ups and downs with health, relationships, and just everyday life, Courtney is honing in on exactly what she wants from her career and her personal life. To learn more about Courtney, check out her website <a href="https://www.recentertherapeuticmassage.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.recentertherapeuticmassage.com/</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52121459</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:55:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52121459/taking_it_for_granted_ep_99_courtney_greth.mp3" length="133146140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Courtney Greth is the Owner and Operator of Recenter Therapeutic Massage, a Reiki Practitioner, Yomassage Therapist, and Birth Doula, but more importantly, she is a person you hope to call a friend. Courtney is a positive force in every life she...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Courtney Greth is the Owner and Operator of Recenter Therapeutic Massage, a Reiki Practitioner, Yomassage Therapist, and Birth Doula, but more importantly, she is a person you hope to call a friend. Courtney is a positive force in every life she touches, and is constantly lifting those up around her through her work, and her personality. Through ups and downs with health, relationships, and just everyday life, Courtney is honing in on exactly what she wants from her career and her personal life. To learn more about Courtney, check out her website <a href="https://www.recentertherapeuticmassage.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.recentertherapeuticmassage.com/</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5556</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>andyfrasco,ashiatsu,birthdoula,concerts,happiness,happinesspodcast,ledzeppelin,livemusic,massage,medicine,medicineforthepeople,mushrooms,music,podcast,psychedelics,reiki,relationships,selfcare,skiing,therapy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 98 Voices of iHeartRadio Denver</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-98-voices-of-iheartradio-denver--52057813</link><description><![CDATA[The Voices of iHeart Denver is a special holiday edition of the TIFG podcast. You'll hear from the likes of Dave Logan, Big Al, Ross Kaminsky, Mandy Connell, Leland Conway, Ryan Edwards, Benjamin Allbright, Michael Brown, and many more on what brings them joy and happiness in their life. They'll also share some keys to being grateful around the holiday season, and some family traditions that they love.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52057813</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:04:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52057813/taking_it_for_granted_ep_98_voices_of_iheart_denver.mp3" length="71928974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Voices of iHeart Denver is a special holiday edition of the TIFG podcast. You'll hear from the likes of Dave Logan, Big Al, Ross Kaminsky, Mandy Connell, Leland Conway, Ryan Edwards, Benjamin Allbright, Michael Brown, and many more on what brings...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Voices of iHeart Denver is a special holiday edition of the TIFG podcast. You'll hear from the likes of Dave Logan, Big Al, Ross Kaminsky, Mandy Connell, Leland Conway, Ryan Edwards, Benjamin Allbright, Michael Brown, and many more on what brings them joy and happiness in their life. They'll also share some keys to being grateful around the holiday season, and some family traditions that they love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3002</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christmas,family,friends,grateful,gratitude,hanukkah,happiness,happinesspodcast,holidays,iheart,khow,koa,koacolorado,love,podcast,politics,radio,sports,thanksgiving,work</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 97 Jack Corrigan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-97-jack-corrigan--51990645</link><description><![CDATA[Jack Corrigan is the Voice of the Colorado Rockies on 850 KOA and iHeartRadio, and has experienced more in his life than most dare to dream of. From growing up in a large Irish-Catholic family in Ohio, blocking for a Heisman hopeful and going to class with Superman at Cornell, to calling MLB games for over 40 years, Jack has lived his best life, being grateful for each day he gets! While calling baseball takes up most of his time, Jack cherishes the moments he gets to spend painting, writing, and most importantly, with his family. To learn more about Jack and his work, give him a follow on Instagram @jcr0x.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51990645</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:12:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51990645/taking_it_for_granted_ep_97_jack_corrigan.mp3" length="99077342" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jack Corrigan is the Voice of the Colorado Rockies on 850 KOA and iHeartRadio, and has experienced more in his life than most dare to dream of. From growing up in a large Irish-Catholic family in Ohio, blocking for a Heisman hopeful and going to class...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jack Corrigan is the Voice of the Colorado Rockies on 850 KOA and iHeartRadio, and has experienced more in his life than most dare to dream of. From growing up in a large Irish-Catholic family in Ohio, blocking for a Heisman hopeful and going to class with Superman at Cornell, to calling MLB games for over 40 years, Jack has lived his best life, being grateful for each day he gets! While calling baseball takes up most of his time, Jack cherishes the moments he gets to spend painting, writing, and most importantly, with his family. To learn more about Jack and his work, give him a follow on Instagram @jcr0x.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4135</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>baseball,broadcaster,cornell,family,grateful,gratitude,gurdians,happiness,happinesspodcast,heisman,highschoolfootball,hssports,indians,mlb,ohio,ohiofootball,podcast,rockies,sports,sportsbroadcaster</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 96 Andy Juett Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-96-andy-juett-part-2--51920831</link><description><![CDATA[Jack of all trades media related Andy Juett joined host Grant Smith for part 2 of their conversation, covering everything from comedy to kids, and making the best of his time whether it be producing movies and shows in LA, or selling radio ads in Denver. 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To learn more about Andy and his work, follow him on Instagram @justjuett or on Twitter @andyjuett.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5545</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bestlife,comedy,comedyfestival,festivals,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happy,kids,la,losangeles,movies,music,podcast,producer,radio,radiosales,sales,standup,supertroopers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 95 Leilani Bush Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-95-leilani-bush-part-2--51844248</link><description><![CDATA[Leilani Bush, The Joyful Medium, returns for another conversation with host Grant Smith that covers everything from intergalactic life, handling grief and the loss of loved ones, and the power of music. 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Leilani uses her work to help others find their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leilani Bush, The Joyful Medium, returns for another conversation with host Grant Smith that covers everything from intergalactic life, handling grief and the loss of loved ones, and the power of music. Leilani uses her work to help others find their positive frame of mind. She  left the corporate world (see episode one) for the spiritual one, and as a medium, reiki practitioner, and tarot reader, she helps her clients find peace and understanding in their lives. To learn more about Leilani and her work check out her website <a href="https://leilanibush.com/" rel="noopener">https://leilanibush.com/</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6670</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>afterlife,aliens,deadandco,death,ghosts,gratefuldead,grief,happiness,happinesspodcast,heaven,medium,music,podcast,radio,reiki,religion,space,spirits,spiritual,tarot</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 94 Eliana Gilad</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-94-eliana-gilad--51765594</link><description><![CDATA[Eliana Gilad is an Author, Healing Voice Mentor, and Founder of Voices of Eden, a therapeutic singing system. 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Having lived so much life from broadcasting at the Olympics to living through bombs dropping around her during a war in the Middle East, she...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eliana Gilad is an Author, Healing Voice Mentor, and Founder of Voices of Eden, a therapeutic singing system. Having lived so much life from broadcasting at the Olympics to living through bombs dropping around her during a war in the Middle East, she found her authentic voice through the practices she is now teaching to thousands around the world. To learn more about Eliana and her work, visit <a href="https://www.voicesofeden.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.voicesofeden.com/</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4497</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authenticvoice,author,bombs,broadcast,emergingtriumphant,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,healingvoicementor,innervoice,lifecoach,middleeast,olympics,podcast,radio,therapeuticsinging,therapy,voicesofeden,war,yourvoice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 93 Minisode - Life Lessons</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-93-minisode-life-lessons--51625800</link><description><![CDATA[Getting to know host Grant Smith through quotes of previous guests of the podcast, anecdotes from life, and lessons learned from them.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51625800</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:14:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51625800/taking_it_for_granted_ep_93_minisode_life_lessons.mp3" length="49659009" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Getting to know host Grant Smith through quotes of previous guests of the podcast, anecdotes from life, and lessons learned from them.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting to know host Grant Smith through quotes of previous guests of the podcast, anecdotes from life, and lessons learned from them.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2072</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,chef,coffee,comedian,getoutside,grateful,gratitude,happiness,holistichealer,lessons,life,lifecoach,lifelessons,music,musician,parksandrec,podcast,preacher,radio,ronswanson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 92 Matt Burke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-92-matt-burke--51556114</link><description><![CDATA[Matt Burke is a musician based out of Nashville, Tennessee, and is finding his way in the music scene after putting in years of work. Through his early days in Chicago and Florida with the Matt Burke Band, he found some success, but sometimes the universe pushes you in a different direction. After a few years of tough hands dealt out by life, Matt moved to Nashville with his guitar and a handful of songs, hoping to make it on his own. He is truly finding his voice and songwriting style, evident in his latest songs such as "Coffee, Whiskey, & Weed," and combined with his work ethic, the sky is the limit for Matt and his music! To Learn more, check out his website <a href="https://mattburkemusic.com/" rel="noopener">https://mattburkemusic.com/</a> or give him a follow on Instagram @mattburkemusic.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51556114</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:19:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51556114/taking_it_for_granted_ep_92_matt_burke.mp3" length="97812196" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matt Burke is a musician based out of Nashville, Tennessee, and is finding his way in the music scene after putting in years of work. Through his early days in Chicago and Florida with the Matt Burke Band, he found some success, but sometimes the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matt Burke is a musician based out of Nashville, Tennessee, and is finding his way in the music scene after putting in years of work. Through his early days in Chicago and Florida with the Matt Burke Band, he found some success, but sometimes the universe pushes you in a different direction. After a few years of tough hands dealt out by life, Matt moved to Nashville with his guitar and a handful of songs, hoping to make it on his own. He is truly finding his voice and songwriting style, evident in his latest songs such as "Coffee, Whiskey, & Weed," and combined with his work ethic, the sky is the limit for Matt and his music! To Learn more, check out his website <a href="https://mattburkemusic.com/" rel="noopener">https://mattburkemusic.com/</a> or give him a follow on Instagram @mattburkemusic.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4082</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>altcountry,americana,beer,chicago,coffee,concerts,country,florida,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,music,nashville,outlaw,outlawcountry,podcast,radio,weed,whiskey</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 91 Chef Troy Guard</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-91-chef-troy-guard--51480826</link><description><![CDATA[Chef Troy Guard is the Owner and Executive Chef of TAG Restaurant Group and a staple in the Colorado food scene and beyond. He has created establishments such as Guard and Grace, TAG, FNG, bubu, and many more. He has spanned the globe from Hawaii, to New York, to Asia to hone his craft in the kitchen, and through mentorship from great chefs along the way, Troy found his calling in life, and is thriving in it. He's received countless accolades from numerous associations, the likes of the James Beard Foundation, but what is most important to Troy is giving back as much as he can, and bringing the "Aloha" lifestyle to wherever he is! 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He has created establishments such as Guard and Grace, TAG, FNG, bubu, and many more. He has spanned the globe from Hawaii, to New York, to Asia to hone his craft in the kitchen, and through mentorship from great chefs along the way, Troy found his calling in life, and is thriving in it. He's received countless accolades from numerous associations, the likes of the James Beard Foundation, but what is most important to Troy is giving back as much as he can, and bringing the "Aloha" lifestyle to wherever he is! 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Maura George is as strong a person as you'll find, that won't back down from a challenge, and always keeps an eye out for the next opportunity to progress. Whether it be flying helicopters in the Army, teaching her kids at home, or flying commercially now, she is always giving maximum effort, and pushing herself to be the best she can. Life knocks everyone down, but people like Maura get back up and become better for it! To learn more about Maura, give her a follow on Instagram @maura.george.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51409347</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:27:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51409347/taking_it_for_granted_ep_90_maura_george.mp3" length="106895456" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>United States Air Force Lt. Col. 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The members, Emma Cole, Joshua Hester, and Caleb Thoemke continue to rise up through the music scene with songs like their latest single W.I.F.I., and they have a new album coming out soon. After coming together in school, Wildermiss found a large following in Denver playing the Underground Music Showcase, and selling out shows at the Bluebird Theatre. Now they have moved across the country to continue their growth as a band, and no matter what life throws at them, they know their relationships with one another will keep them strong and on the right path. 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Now he is that connection, helping others bloom into the best versions of themselves.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3930</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,communityrelations,elevatedseltzer,events,family,fiestabowl,grandcanyonuniversity,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,hardseltzer,marketing,mentor,phoenixsuns,podcast,radio,relationships,seltzer,sports,sportslife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 78 Minisode - A Recent Trip to Ohio and Thoughts on Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-78-minisode-a-recent-trip-to-ohio-and-thoughts-on-life--50487514</link><description><![CDATA[A look back at some lessons learned on my recent trip to Ohio, and some thoughts on life after almost two years of the podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50487514</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:38:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50487514/taking_it_for_granted_ep_78_minisode_a_recent_trip_to_ohio_and_thoughts_on_life.mp3" length="46015078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A look back at some lessons learned on my recent trip to Ohio, and some thoughts on life after almost two years of the podcast.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A look back at some lessons learned on my recent trip to Ohio, and some thoughts on life after almost two years of the podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1920</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aliens,avalanche,family,friends,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,iheartradio,life,mentor,money,mushrooms,music,podcast,politics,radio,religion,stanleycup,strangerthings,weddings</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 77 Lance Schneider</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-77-lance-schneider--50405417</link><description><![CDATA[Lance Schneider is a Fire Captain and EMT in Colorado, and a giver at heart. 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To learn more about Lance, give him a follow on Instagram @cofiremedic88.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3850</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>4thofjuly,beyourself,colorado,emt,equality,expressyourself,firefighter,firesafety,freedom,grateful,gratitude,happinesspodcast,independenceday,lgbtq,loveislove,lovewins,medic,podcast,pridemonth,wildfires</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 76 Nicolette Richardson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-76-nicolette-richardson--50294564</link><description><![CDATA[Nicolette Richardson is the Founder and chief conversation starter of The Grown Up Millennial, a space that provides personal development resources for adults. 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She has built a following being her authentic self, giving people an inside look as to what they may experience frequenting the same restaurant or using the same product. While this takes up a large amount of her time, Kimberly does have a day job, formerly in healthcare, but now at a PR firm. 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Surviving suicide, battling drug use, and overcoming loss of sight and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Furniss, better known as The Blind Woodsman on TikTok and Instagram, has inspired countless people through his work, but it hasn't been an easy road to get where he is now. Surviving suicide, battling drug use, and overcoming loss of sight and smell are all hurdles John has overcome in his life. While he doesn't wish to relive those experiences, they taught him many valuable lessons that have made him into the man he is today. 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With a deep thirst of knowledge on all things life, Aawaz is constantly searching for answers, but is also very mindful of being present. Whether it be playing guitar, listening to John Prine, or cooking dinner for his friends, he enjoys the little moments of happiness in his life. It's safe to say that after immigrating from Nepal, Aawaz has certainly found a new home, and a new place to thrive.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48758609</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:12:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48758609/taking_it_for_granted_ep_59_aawaz_pokhrel.mp3" length="107234122" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Aawaz Pokhrel is a PhD student in Physics at Georgia Tech, and quite the philosopher. With a deep thirst of knowledge on all things life, Aawaz is constantly searching for answers, but is also very mindful of being present. 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It's safe to say that after immigrating from Nepal, Aawaz has certainly found a new home, and a new place to thrive.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4475</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>allthingsgood,goodnews,grateful,gratitude,guitar,happiness,happinesspodcast,immigrant,instruments,johnprine,media,music,nepal,news,podcast,religion,thebiglebowski,thedude,thegoodplace</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 58 Warren Wood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-58-warren-wood--48659436</link><description><![CDATA[Warren Wood is the Co-Founder of Elevated Seltzer, the nation's first independent seltzery, located in Olde Town Arvada. While he has found success, and his business ventures continue to grow, the most important parts of life for Warren continue to be his friends and family. Experiences from traveling to a state a month, skiing the Dolomites, and hiking to hidden gems, he certainly knows how to live life elevated, but his passion for his work certainly shines through. To learn more about Warren and his work, visit <a href="https://www.elvtdseltzer.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.elvtdseltzer.com/</a> or follow him on Instagram @warren.wood and @elvtdsltzr.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48659436</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:57:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48659436/taking_it_for_granted_ep_58_warren_wood.mp3" length="85153224" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Warren Wood is the Co-Founder of Elevated Seltzer, the nation's first independent seltzery, located in Olde Town Arvada. While he has found success, and his business ventures continue to grow, the most important parts of life for Warren continue to be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Warren Wood is the Co-Founder of Elevated Seltzer, the nation's first independent seltzery, located in Olde Town Arvada. While he has found success, and his business ventures continue to grow, the most important parts of life for Warren continue to be his friends and family. Experiences from traveling to a state a month, skiing the Dolomites, and hiking to hidden gems, he certainly knows how to live life elevated, but his passion for his work certainly shines through. To learn more about Warren and his work, visit <a href="https://www.elvtdseltzer.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.elvtdseltzer.com/</a> or follow him on Instagram @warren.wood and @elvtdsltzr.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3554</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brewery,craft,craftbeer,dirtydill,elevatedseltzer,foodandbeverage,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,hardseltzer,iheartradio,music,podcast,rap,seltzer,skiing,smallbusiness,smallbusinessowner,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 57 Lillian So</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-57-lillian-so--48549812</link><description><![CDATA[Lillian So is a Life Coach, Holistic Healer, Fitness Instructor, and Author of "So Empowered." She has turned her passion into her career, and as her passions in life have changed, her career has pivoted as well. Lillian started very successfully in the fitness world at a young age, but learned that she wasn't happy in a lot of other aspects of her life; so that became her mission. Now through her work with she is able to help countless clients find their own path to a happy and fulfilling life. 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She has turned her passion into her career, and as her passions in life have changed, her career has pivoted as well. Lillian started very successfully in the fitness world at a young age, but learned that she wasn't happy in a lot of other aspects of her life; so that became her mission. Now through her work with she is able to help countless clients find their own path to a happy and fulfilling life. To learn more about Lillian, visit her website <a href="https://meetlillianso.com/" rel="noopener">https://meetlillianso.com/</a>, or follow her on Instagram @meetlillianso.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4154</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,empowerment,evolution,fitness,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,holistic,immigrants,koreanamerican,lifecoach,poc,podcast,relationships,soempowered</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 56 Matthew Birch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-56-matthew-birch--48446531</link><description><![CDATA[Matthew Birch is a musician and the founder of the band Our Violet Room. The band was recently a finalist in Hometown for the Holidays, a local music competition hosted by radio station KTCL, 93.3 in Denver. Even though a "long haul" battle with COVID slowed Matthew down recently, he is skyrocketing through the music industry. His music has been used in multiple tv shows, and Our Violet Room has a new album coming out this spring. To learn more about Matthew and the band, follow them on Spotify and Instagram @ourvioletroom.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48446531</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48446531/taking_it_for_granted_ep_56_matthew_birch.mp3" length="100223548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Matthew Birch is a musician and the founder of the band Our Violet Room. 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To learn more about Matthew and the band, follow them on Spotify and Instagram @ourvioletroom.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4182</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>93.3,alternative,artist,cats,covid,dogs,grateful,happiness,happinesspodcast,ktcl,longhaul,longhaulcovid,movies,music,podcast,sports,television,trailers,vaccine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 55 Therese Rocca</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-55-therese-rocca--48365923</link><description><![CDATA[Therese Rocca is a Senior Account Executive at iHeartMedia, but lives such an interesting life outside of her 9-5. She is an expert travel hacker who has been to 27 countries and counting. 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Therese has found out what is important to her in life, and a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Therese Rocca is a Senior Account Executive at iHeartMedia, but lives such an interesting life outside of her 9-5. She is an expert travel hacker who has been to 27 countries and counting. Therese has found out what is important to her in life, and a big part of that is seeing amazing places with amazing people. Now she is helping others live out their travel dreams too. 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When he isn't looking for his someone special, Colin produces many events from concerts to film festivals, puts together extravagant Christmas parties, or decides to run a marathon. While he is trying to navigate finding love in this new world of dating apps, Colin decided to set himself apart, and man did it work. He has been featured on many radio and television stations, and even though he hasn't found the love of his life yet, he knows it has been a great learning experience, and that it is all about the journey. To learn more about Colin, and possibly go on a date with him, visit <a href="https://www.datecolinobrien.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.datecolinobrien.com/</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48267324</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:04:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48267324/taking_it_for_granted_ep_54_colin_o_brien.mp3" length="62200308" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Colin O'Brien went viral this past year for his website datecolinobrien.com, but that is just part of who he is.  When he isn't looking for his someone special, Colin produces many events from concerts to film festivals, puts together extravagant...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Colin O'Brien went viral this past year for his website datecolinobrien.com, but that is just part of who he is.  When he isn't looking for his someone special, Colin produces many events from concerts to film festivals, puts together extravagant Christmas parties, or decides to run a marathon. While he is trying to navigate finding love in this new world of dating apps, Colin decided to set himself apart, and man did it work. He has been featured on many radio and television stations, and even though he hasn't found the love of his life yet, he knows it has been a great learning experience, and that it is all about the journey. 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He is a former Marine, a recovering drug addict nearing five years of sobriety, and the Safety Coordinator for Thompson Construction Group. AJ gives us an update on the past year of his life, and his mindset heading into a new year.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4263</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addict,cancer,death,drugs,family,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,new,podcast,recovery,rehab,relationships,travel,trips,year</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 52 Wic Whitney Redux</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-52-wic-whitney-redux--48097981</link><description><![CDATA[I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes of the past year, because I think everyone needs to hear it, and if you already have, you should hear it twice. Wic Whitney is a musician and LGBTQ+ Advocate, and his music took over my ears in 2021. He is the definition of being your true self, and that's something everyone can learn from. Check out his genre-blending music by following him @wicmakesmusic, and listen to his episode for the first, or hopefully, second time!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48097981</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:38:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48097981/taking_it_for_granted_ep_52_wic_whitney_redux.mp3" length="84055846" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes of the past year, because I think everyone needs to hear it, and if you already have, you should hear it twice. Wic Whitney is a musician and LGBTQ+ Advocate, and his music took over my ears in 2021. 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Check out his genre-blending music by following him @wicmakesmusic, and listen to his episode for the first, or hopefully, second time!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3508</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beyourself,funk,grateful,gratitude,happiness,holidays,music,newyear,outkast,podcast,rap,rock,soul</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 51 Compilation of Keys to Happiness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-51-compilation-of-keys-to-happiness--48028835</link><description><![CDATA[A special compilation episode of the year's guests and what brings them the most happiness and joy in their lives.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48028835</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:13:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48028835/taking_it_for_granted_ep_51_mashup.mp3" length="47193210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A special compilation episode of the year's guests and what brings them the most happiness and joy in their lives.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A special compilation episode of the year's guests and what brings them the most happiness and joy in their lives.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1970</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 50 Charity Freeland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-50-charity-freeland--47934324</link><description><![CDATA[Charity Freeland is an author, motivational speaker, and burn victim survivor who just wrote "Life Beyond the Scars." In her book, she details the life lessons learned through tragedy, and tells readers how she has continued to find hope and joy in her life. Through family, faith, and her own courage, Charity is helping countless people find their own hope and motivation. To learn more about Charity, visit her website charityfreeland.com or lifebeyondthescars.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47934324</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:22:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47934324/taking_it_for_granted_ep_50_charity_freeland.mp3" length="97444108" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Charity Freeland is an author, motivational speaker, and burn victim survivor who just wrote "Life Beyond the Scars." 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Through shifting his mindset and focusing on getting one percent better everyday, Sam has been able to create the life he wants to live. He has told numerous inspirational stories through his work, and has been able to learn some life lessons along the way too. To learn more about Sam, check out his website <a href="https://www.samuelriverafilms.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.samuelriverafilms.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47839074</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:04:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47839074/taking_it_for_granted_ep_49_sam_rivera.mp3" length="88350832" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Grant Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sam Rivera is the founder of Samuel Rivera Films, but he took quite the path to get to where he is today. Through shifting his mindset and focusing on getting one percent better everyday, Sam has been able to create the life he wants to live. He has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sam Rivera is the founder of Samuel Rivera Films, but he took quite the path to get to where he is today. Through shifting his mindset and focusing on getting one percent better everyday, Sam has been able to create the life he wants to live. He has told numerous inspirational stories through his work, and has been able to learn some life lessons along the way too. 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To learn more about Mandy, check her out on Instagram and Twitter or go to koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/mandy-connell!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3684</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adversity,amradio,family,grateful,gratitude,happiness,podcast,politics,powerfulwomen,radio,relationships,religion,sports,womeninpower</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 47 Romi Bean</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-47-romi-bean--47639754</link><description><![CDATA[Romi Bean is a sports reporter and anchor at CBS4 in Denver, Colorado. While she may have had an unusual path to where she is now, through hard work and perseverance, Romi has open doors she never thought she would. 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Letting people in and putting a smile on people's faces is what brings Romi true joy, and she is doing a great job at that!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4172</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beyourself,broncos,cheerleader,getoutside,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,koa,podcast,radio,sports,television</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 46 Stu Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-46-stu-adams--47524040</link><description><![CDATA[Stu Adams is the Caucus Director for the Iowa House Democrats, and one of the nicest people you'll ever hope to meet. 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While his work is very rewarding, Stu takes time to notice the little moments that make his life complete!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3439</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>democrats,family,football,friends,government,grateful,gratitude,happiness,podcast,politics,reachingacrosstheaisle,relationships,republicans,thanksgiving</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 45 Paul Moak</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-45-paul-moak--47410912</link><description><![CDATA[Paul Moak is a Grammy nominated producer and musician who has worked with countless artists, and recently got off tour with Ann Wilson of Heart. 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To learn more about Paul and his work, check out his website at paulmoakmusic.com.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3230</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annwilson,carolinastory,classiccountry,classicrock,fathers,grateful,gratitude,happiness,heart,kidcudi,mentalhealth,music,nashville,performing,podcast,producer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking it for Granted Ep 44 Michael Poore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-it-for-granted-ep-44-michael-poore--47293778</link><description><![CDATA[Michael Poore is a middle school teacher, and an author of books such as "Up Jumps the Devil," "Two Girls, A Clock, and A Crooked House," and my personal favorite "Reincarnation Blues." 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Mark has overcome...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Dean is a former collegiate hockey player, a 20 year veteran of the military, and a storyteller. He writes children books, poems, and music, and finds the most joy in his life from watching his two kids serve their communities. Mark has overcome many things in his life that have shaped him into the human he is today, but has always had one constant, and that is his deep love and appreciation for his family. 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Learn more about Empowering Cuts, and how to donate to his cause at <a href="http://www.empoweringcuts.org" rel="noopener">www.empoweringcuts.org</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3181</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>barber,donations,empoweringcuts,givingback,grateful,gratitude,haircuts,happiness,happinesspodcast,helpinghand,homeless,homelesscommunity,hope,kindness,nonprofit,podcast,randomactsofkindness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becky Morrison, Happiness and Leadership Coach</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becky-morrison-happiness-and-leadership-coach--46427955</link><description><![CDATA[Becky Morrison had done it all in her career. 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So She went on a mission to find her "Happiness Recipe," the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Becky Morrison had done it all in her career. She was a well respected lawyer turned COO, but no matter how much success she found at work, the one thing she couldn't find was her happiness. So She went on a mission to find her "Happiness Recipe," the name of her book, and is now helping others find success not only in their career, but on the happiness front as well. Find out more about Becky's story, clientele feedback, and a link to her book at untanglehappiness.com.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4432</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>author,book,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesscoach,happinesspodcast,helpful,leadershipcoach,lifecoach,lists,politics,religion,selfhelp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ben Glover, Grammy Award Winning Songwriter and Producer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-glover-grammy-award-winning-songwriter-and-producer--46329823</link><description><![CDATA[Ben Glover is a Grammy award winning songwriter and producer, and has known he'd be a part of the music industry from a young age. 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There was no plan b for Ben, and when his career as a singer flamed out, he had to find another way to work in music. He...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ben Glover is a Grammy award winning songwriter and producer, and has known he'd be a part of the music industry from a young age. There was no plan b for Ben, and when his career as a singer flamed out, he had to find another way to work in music. He found songwriting and producing, and maybe his calling. After working with country superstars like Lee Brice and just getting his 40th number one hit, he is humbled by his success, but knows his hard work had a big part in it. Ben is adamant about his love of sports, God, and his family, and couldn't be more pleased with how his life has worked out so far, but can't wait to see what comes next!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4029</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>broncos,christianmusic,country,countrymusic,family,god,grammys,grateful,gratitude,happiness,happinesspodcast,leebrice,music,podcast,religion,sports</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jerry Schemmel, Sports Broadcaster, Plane Crash Survivor, Philanthropist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerry-schemmel-sports-broadcaster-plane-crash-survivor-philanthropist--46232898</link><description><![CDATA[Jerry Schemmel was a broadcaster for the NBA and MLB for 30 years, hosts the podcast Amazing Americans, and is the author of "Chosen to Live," which details the plane crash he survived. 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Religion, faith, family, and love are the driving forces behind Father Mike's life, and the connections he makes with others is what keeps him positive through all the adversity thrown his way!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4107</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Musician Luigi Casaretto AKA Weege</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/musician-luigi-casaretto-aka-weege--45966268</link><description><![CDATA[Luigi Casaretto AKA Weege is a musician who describes his sound as "reggaeish," but what's most important to him is being a great role model for his daughters and the best husband to his wife. After a long hiatus from music, he's hitting the road with a 10 piece band and couldn't be more excited about it. 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He has a passion for the outdoors, and loves his small town life, but has lived all over...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. John Howell is a retired professor at Ohio University, an active member of his Quaker community, and dabbles in many fields such as religion and economics. He has a passion for the outdoors, and loves his small town life, but has lived all over the United States. 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To learn more about Tom and his work, give him a follow on Instagram @tommcgowancreative and @allthingsgood.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4027</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adversity,allthingsgood,badnews,business,entrepreneur,goodnews,grateful,happiness,happinesspodcast,media,news,podcast,positivity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Musicians Ben and Emily Roberts of Carolina Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/musicians-ben-and-emily-roberts-of-carolina-story--45324247</link><description><![CDATA[Ben and Emily Roberts have been hitting the road together in their band Carolina Story for a decade, and being a married couple touring together definitely presents its own challenges. 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This is especially evident in their latest album "Dandelion" available for purchase on their website <a href="http://www.carolinastory.com" rel="noopener">www.carolinastory.com</a> or check out their latest tour dates to catch them when they're in your neck of the woods!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3187</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bobdylan,family,festival,grateful,happiness,helpingothers,johnprine,music,musicfestivals,nirvana,pandemic,responsibilites,songwriters,spanishpipedream,tylerchilders</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dean R. 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Take a listen to learn more about as well rounded an individual as you'd ever hope to know!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2971</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>grateful,happiness,military,ptsd,purpose,radio,veteran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Keys to Happiness with Friends, Family, and Strangers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/keys-to-happiness-with-friends-family-and-strangers--44910423</link><description><![CDATA[A minisode with friends, family, and a few strangers. I truly appreciate how open and vulnerable these conversations were, and I think it shows you that everyone has their own path to what makes them happy in life. 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You have to figure that out for yourself, but it sure helps to have a great group of humans around you!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3642</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>circleoflife,family,friends,grateful,happiness,religion</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tom Manoogian, AKA Lou From Littleton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-manoogian-aka-lou-from-littleton--44770744</link><description><![CDATA[Tom is one of the most genuine and friendly people you will ever meet. He's a Colorado radio personality whose love of sports is contagious. 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He is always looking for the next story to tell and living his life to the fullest along the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4304</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ac92234f0398ae72bc6082d19960dea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lauren Fullerman, Founder of Wake Up Brain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lauren-fullerman-founder-of-wake-up-brain--44233499</link><description><![CDATA[Lauren is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury who is now acting as a resource guide to others in similar situations. She is transparent about her struggles to find proper care, rehabbing through the ups and downs, and getting back to the things she loves like power lifting. 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