In this episode, Pinder Singh interviews Bracha Goetz, a wellness expert and author of children's books. They discuss Bracha's journey to Harvard and her realization that fame and fortune do not bring lasting happiness. Bracha emphasizes the importance of gratitude in filling our lives with joy and shares how she incorporates this concept into her books for children. They also touch on topics such as overcoming addiction, the pleasure ladder, and the role of Jewish tradition in Bracha's work. Bracha encourages young individuals to identify what brings them pleasure and to create neural pathways of gratitude.

Connect with Bracha Goetz: 
Website: https://goetzbookshop.com/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoetzbookshop
The Pleasure Ladder: https://goetzbookshop.com/pages/the-pleasure-ladder
Books: https://goetzbookshop.com/collections/all-products

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-expression/id1708236788
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02T3T49eCRVV3bac4f9sQd

Key Moments:
(00:00) - Introduction to Bracha Goetz
(00:57) - Searching for Wisdom at Harvard
(02:21) - Realizing the Illusion of Fame and Fortune
(04:14) - Living with Gratitude
(06:36) - Overcoming Addiction and Becoming a Wellness Expert
(08:23) - Teaching Happiness Skills to Children
(12:43) - Helping Children Overcome Trauma and Nourish Their Souls
(13:12) - The Book 'Don't Read This Book' and Outsmarting the Inner Critic
(18:26) - The Pleasure Ladder: Bringing More Pleasure into Life
(25:08 - Transcendence and Recognizing Our Connection to the Universe
(28:31) - Jewish Tradition and the Power of Gratitude
(36:11) - Addressing Anti-Semitism in Bracha's Books
(39:07) - Advice for Young Individuals Interested in Similar Work
(40:31) - Connecting with Bracha Gatz Online