EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 41 MIN
039 The Gratitude Deficit: How One Grandmother’s Love Rewired a Family Tree with Bracha Goetz
from The Grandpa Channel: What Life Taught The Hard Way · host with Steve Harris – Real Talk, Real Laughs & the Real Grandparent Life
In this special episode of The Grandpa Channel, Rivers (Steve Harris) is joined by bestselling author and grandmother of 39 (!) Bracha Goetz to talk about a topic that changes everything: gratitude. You’ll hear stories about: How Rivers’ own mom instilled an “attitude of gratitude” Bracha’s teenage search for meaning and how gratitude saved her from addiction The surprising Jewish root of the word “gratitude” Easy ways grandparents can nurture thankful, joyful kids (without preaching) Plus: 📚 The children’s book that helps eliminate entitlement — without a single “lesson.” 🧠 Why rewiring gratitude can start with one sticky-note, bedtime ritual, or Friday night question. This one’s tender, timeless, and full of ideas you’ll want to steal. Bracha's website: https://www.growingimpactpublications.com/ Books Mentioned: The Mother Who Always Said Yes & The Happiness Box
What this episode covers
Can kids really learn gratitude? Bracha Goetz says yes — and shows how. This heart-filled episode unpacks how gratitude rewires identity, joy, and even addiction.
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