Bert Brodsky on Gratitude, Giving & the Power of Making a Difference

What does it really mean to make a difference — not just with money, but with your life? In this powerful episode of The Joy of Living, Barry Shore sits down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader Bert Brodsky for a deeply human conversation about gratitude, education, family, Alzheimer’s, and the responsibility to help others. Bert shares his story of growing up in the Bronx, sleeping in the kitchen, and still remembering his childhood with joy, love, and gratitude. He reflects on how education shaped his life, how giving became part of his identity, and how his painful experience caring for his mother with Alzheimer’s inspired him to help millions of families through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Together, Barry and Bert explore why doing the right thing gives you the strength to “take the heat,” how gratitude becomes the foundation of service, and why real success is measured by how many people you help along the way. This episode is a moving reminder that pain can become purpose, gratitude can become action, and every person has the power to go M.A.D. — Make A Difference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.