logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2021
50m 32s

Listen Again: The Gratitude Chain: A.J. ...

NPR
About this episode
Original broadcast date: February 19, 2021. When A.J. Jacobs set out to thank everyone who made his morning cup of coffee, he realized the chain of thank-yous was endless. This hour, Jacobs shares ideas on gratitude—and how to make it count.

See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.

NPR Privacy Policy
Up next
Oct 30
Can curiosity save the wild?
How do we inspire people to care about wild animals without disrupting their lives? This hour, two surprising approaches to getting to know wildlife — and rethinking what it means to protect it.Guests include conservationist Maya Higa and computational linguist Jeffery Reed.Suppo ... Show More
49m 39s
Oct 23
How we experience time
Why does one hour drag by, but a year can pass in a flash? And how does our relationship with time influence our behavior? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on making the most of the time we have. Guests include artist Katie Paterson, cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova, t ... Show More
49m 41s
Oct 16
Have we forgotten how to play?
Play is how we evolved to learn, solve problems, and navigate the world. So why do we treat it as optional? This hour, the science of play — and what happens when we don’t get enough of it.Guests include psychology researcher Peter Gray, sailor and social activist Tracy Edwards a ... Show More
49m 39s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2025
My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee | A.J. Jacobs (re-release)
Author A.J. Jacobs embarked on a quest with a deceptively simple idea at its heart: to personally thank every person who helped make his morning cup of coffee. More than one thousand "thank yous" later, Jacobs reflects on the globe-trotting journey that ensued -- and shares the l ... Show More
16m 47s
Nov 2025
My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee | A.J. Jacobs (re-release)
Author A.J. Jacobs embarked on a quest with a deceptively simple idea at its heart: to personally thank every person who helped make his morning cup of coffee. More than one thousand "thank yous" later, Jacobs reflects on the globe-trotting journey that ensued -- and shares the l ... Show More
16m 47s
Feb 2022
The Transformative Power Of Gratitude
In this episode, in our Mindful Monday segment, Jay Shetty talks with us about the transformative power of gratitude. Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/transformative-power-of-gratitude for full show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend or two! ... Show More
7m 10s
Dec 2024
Spending The Day In Masjid Nabawi | #58
Reflection and gratitude is what this podcast is about! 
22m 32s
Nov 2020
The Gift Of Thankfulness
Happy Thanksgiving! Ray Lewis & John Brenkus explore the true gift of thankfulness! Ray & John challenge the audience to get creative this Thanksgiving by reaching out to others in a new way. A kind gesture, a loving word, or even simple acknowledgement can change lives! Be the e ... Show More
24m 4s
Dec 2021
Happy Hour #48: What SMNTY's Thankful For
tail spinning
17m 10s
Nov 2021
8: Moments in Gratitude
In today's episode, we touch on gratitude. Sometimes the little changes we make, can change a lot. Not just for you, but the people around you. Appreciate yourself & all the simple beauty surrounding you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
36m 35s