You Are the Cause of Your Problems and That’s Good with Jeremy Grater | 95

Send us Fan MailWhat if the worst thing that ever happened to you… was actually the beginning of everything good?The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 95Guesting Jeremy GraterIn this powerful episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Jeremy Grater—longtime podcaster, father, and co-founder of the newly rebranded BroBots, a podcast on AI and mental health. Jeremy shares how a random knee injury transformed his life, how biking taught him presence, and how purpose is not a job title but a way of being.They dive into: • Why you are the cause AND the solution to your problems • The surprising rise of AI as a therapist substitute • The truth about purpose, ambition, and family • How gratitude can drive ambition, not diminish it • Why Jeremy left status and comfort behind to chase real peace • The link between meditation, neuroscience, and emotional resilience • The cost of chasing the wrong definition of success • The hidden loneliness of growth and how to combat itChapters:00:00 Embracing Radical Responsibility03:06 Finding Peace Through Cycling and Mindfulness06:22 The Journey of Incremental Change09:17 The Importance of Discipline and Consistency12:23 Exploring Purpose and Personal Growth15:23 The Role of Community and Connection18:43 Navigating the Divide in Society21:34 Choosing Presence Over Material Success30:08 Cherishing Simple Moments32:09 The Power of Memory and Reflection34:26 Building Self-Worth in Children36:41 Navigating Confidence and External Validation40:25 The Anticipation of Pain and Joy42:12 Media's Influence on Fear and Anxiety44:42 The Role of AI in Mental Health52:23 Balancing Ambition and GratitudeThis is one of those conversations that makes you stop and re-evaluate everything.🔗 Check out Jeremy’s new project: https://brobots.meFind it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brobots-health-wellness-and-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai/id1439629193Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.