Today Patty welcomes the inspiring Dr. Luissa Kiprono, a successful obstetrician specializing in high-risk pregnancies, who escaped communist Romania and overcame personal and professional obstacles to achieve her dreams in the U.S. She gives us a glimpse into her past, from enduring an abusive relationship with her father to achieving her dream of becoming a doctor, and how she now aims to inspire and empower other women to overcome their hardships. Dr.Kiprono also discusses her book, 'Push, th...
May 06, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 17
One of our greatest natural treasures are our own people. People we know and love. Some of those people have lived extraordinary lives and done heroic things to ensure the freedoms we and others have now. Today Patty welcomes an amazing young person, Tyler Boland to the show, who started a project called 'Keeping History Alive' aiming to interview World War II veterans to preserve their stories. His interest was sparked by his great grandfather's WWII memorabilia and has since grown into a missi...
Apr 29, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 16
As we get older and kids fly the nest to live on their own, downsizing is a common choice. Today Patty is joined by Amanda Giustiniani, a third-generation auctioneer with extensive experience in estate liquidation. She shares insights on the process of downsizing, the importance of professional assistance during estate liquidation, and the shift towards online auctions due to the pandemic. Amanda also discusses the common mistakes families make during the liquidation process and introduces 'My F...
Apr 22, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Everyone confronts failure at some point in their lives. Then we confront it more as we grow older. Sometimes these failures overwhelm people. Sometimes they help people learn and grow stronger. Today Patty welcomes author Andrew Thorp King to discuss the concept of failure as an essential ingredient for growth and success. His book, 'Failure Rules!' highlights the significance of embracing failure for entrepreneurs, creatives, and authentics, offering personal anecdotes and case studies from we...
Apr 14, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Today Patty has an amazing guest. Saba Moor-Doucette, an 81-year-old who early in her life had a varied career in show business and later, at the age of 68, embarked on bikini competitions. Yes you heard right! She discusses her background, inspiration behind competing, the development of her fitness regimen, and the positive impact on her life. She also shares insights from her book 'Fit for Life: Think it, Do it, Be it', offering advice on achieving health and fitness at any age. Find more abo...
Apr 08, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Dominique Brightmon, a certified Maxwell leadership trainer, best-selling author, and host of the Going North podcast, discusses the power of positive thinking, his journey from envisioning to publishing a book, and his framework for transforming from 'crappy to happy' through reading, audio immersion, reducing media consumption, and self-encouragement. He also emphasizes the importance of libraries, networking, and effective communication for millennials. Connect with Dom below: Dom’s Site: htt...
Apr 01, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Today's episode is both heavy and inspirational. Patty welcomes Zach Tidwell, a blind Marine Corps veteran and suicide survivor, who shares his inspiring journey from attempting to take his own life, to finding a new purpose. Zach discusses his struggles with depression, alcoholism, and adjusting to blindness, as well as his achievements in creating accessible software and participating in sports. His story emphasizes the importance of seeking help, embracing vulnerability, and turning personal ...
Mar 25, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Traveling is one of the most enriching and memorable parts of our lives. Today Patty welcomes Monica Irauzqui, co-founder of Yampu Tours, discussing the joy of travel and providing expert tips on planning unforgettable journeys. Monica specializes in creating custom travel packages to over 70 countries, focusing on unique and authentic experiences off the beaten path. She offers advice on how to pick destinations, the best times to travel, and how to find great deals. She has all the info on cho...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Today Patty welcomes an extraordinary pair, Alastair Henry and Candas Whitlock, a couple who chose to live adventurously beyond their 60s. After retiring, they embarked on extensive volunteering and budget backpacking trips instead of settling down. They discuss their motivations for writing books to share their experiences and encourage others to volunteer and explore the world, regardless of age. Their adventures took them to remote communities in Canada, international volunteering in places l...
Mar 11, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Today Patty welcomes Jo Giese, author of 'Keep Chasing Waterfalls,' She shares her story of a freak accident that left her questioning if she'd ever walk again, let alone hike. Despite a botched surgery leading to her losing her Achilles, Jo's determination and extensive rehabilitation allowed her to defy the odds and return to hiking. Jo reflects on her active life before the accident, including childhood adventures and her love for the outdoors, which eventually led to her fascination with wat...
Mar 04, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Time management has been around for a long time. But after Covid and remote work, that has been turned on its head. How do you successfully balance work, family, marriage, kids, and time for yourself? Patty's guest today, Andrew Hartman, the founder of Time Boss, shares his personal experience of high stress and burnout to leading to him creating revolutionized solutions for time management. The discussion covers the reasons for time struggles in our current information era and the need for unde...
Feb 26, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today Patty welcomes Michael Stein, a successful entrepreneur who went from near homelessness to starting a company that became the leading supplier of tarps in the United States, grossing over a hundred million dollars. Michael discusses his journey from struggling actor and filmmaker to successful business owner, his personal mantra of investing in oneself, and his belief in the power of personal development. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and taking immediate action towards achieving...
Feb 19, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Leave it to Patty to bring yet another big name on the show for a fascinating discussion about one of the most popular Food Network shows of all time. Broadcast news veteran and food journalist David Page shares his career journey from investigating journalism to food journalism. He talks about his experiences developing and producing the show 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' and explains how the show came into existence. It would seem that the recipe included 2 parts Real World Experience and 1 pa...
Feb 12, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
A lot of people make resolutions to get fit in the new year, but most give up shortly thereafter. What if you were different? What if you had the knowledge, tools, and flexibility to continue on a wellness path that fit your life? On today's show, fitness expert and author Chad Austin joins Patty to discuss the importance of consistency in achieving fitness goals. He shares his insights on how to adapt one's fitness routine to their current lifestyle and motivations, highlighting the role of acc...
Feb 05, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode leading up to Valentine's Day, Patty is joined by nationally renowned relationship coach Eli Schostak, who is renowned for his program - 'Find the Right 1.' Schostak discusses his journey from struggling in relationships to finding true love, highlighting that the key to a successful relationship is learning to love oneself. He stresses that an individual should prioritize understanding and accepting themselves before venturing into another relationship. Shifting away from conven...
Jan 29, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Do you ever feel frustrated and discouraged when even the little things don't go your way? What if you could reframe that and use it to bring some joy and resilience to your life? Patty's guest today, is here to guide you in that direction. She welcomes author and humorist, Gina Ramsey, renowned for finding humor in life's ongoing crazy mishaps and blunders. She shares personal stories and discusses how laughter is indeed the best, and free, medicine and teaches how to use humor and laughter to ...
Jan 22, 2024•28 min
Welcome to Season 3 or Your Daily Chocolate! Because of YOU, the show is now in the top 10% of all podcasts worldwide! So keep sharing and telling your friends about the good news that Patty brings each week. Today's guest is Michelle Kuei, author, coach, speaker and founder of Elevate LifeCoaching. Michelle shares her inspiring life story as an immigrant who withstood a tragedy at a young age that left her permanently disabled. Born and raised in a military family in Taiwan, she moved to the Un...
Jan 15, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Christmas is just a week away, and Patty has landed the biggest interview of the year. Santa took time out during this busy time to answer all the questions that you've always wanted to ask him. He also shares heartwarming stories and sings his favorite Christmas song. So gather your little ones and listen to this amazing episode! PLUS!! Patty has pledged to donate $10 for every listen to Sleep in Heavenly Peace between now and Dec. 26th. So share this widely, tell your friends and family, and l...
Dec 18, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 51
This is an episode not to be missed. Whether you are a believer or not, Patty's guest today, Pastor Allan Dayhoff, is a fascinating, wise, open, and unconventional minister. He operates from a blues bar and is also a spiritual anthropologist studying tattoos. In their conversation, Pastor Dayhoff shares his personal journey from leading a traditional church to ministering in a blues bar, discusses the spiritual significance of tattoos, and explains how he sees tattoos as the new form of confessi...
Dec 12, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 50
On today's episode, Patty speaks with Beth Warford, a former children's ICU and sedation nurse turned personal safety expert and founder of Pretty Loaded. Beth shares her personal experience with a potential predator and how it inspired her to start her company, offering tips on how to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of opportunistic crime, particularly during the high-crime month of December. She emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, strong body language, and using author...
Dec 04, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 49
In this heartwarming interview, Patty welcomes Luke Mickelson, the founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit, volunteer powered organization dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Luke and Patty dive into the issue of child bedlessness in the United States, an issue that often goes unnoticed, and discuss how the organization started out as a small family project for Christmas in 2012, and now has grown into something much lar...
Nov 27, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Today Patty welcomes yet another world-renowned guest to the progam, christmas ornament maker, Christopher Radko. Christopher, known for his artisanal hand-blown and hand-painted holiday ornaments, shares his journey from starting to create heirloom ornaments almost 40 years ago to becoming an internationally loved brand with high profile collectors like John Travolta, Barbra Streisand, and Elton John. He also reveals that his new brand, Heartfully Yours, continues the tradition of exquisite orn...
Nov 20, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In celebration of World Kindness Day, Patty invites best-selling horror writer, Michaelbrent Collings, to the show. Huh, that sounds a little contradictory. But despite being known for his scary narratives, Collings lives by kindness in his personal life and strives to teach authors how to write, market, and publish books through his platform, The Bestseller Life. He shares his journey of switching from a law career to writing, highlights the importance of storytelling, and how it affects commun...
Nov 13, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 46
As always, Patty brings the big name guests and peels back the layers to hear captivating stories and lessons from them. Today she welcomes DC Glenn, one half of the hip hop duo, Tag Team, known for their hit single "Whoomp! (There It Is"). Patty and DC discuss his career spanning from the 90s till the present day, including the recent popularity of "Whoomp! (There It Is") through a Geico commercial. DC shares his journey, challenges, the importance of owning one’s rights in the music industry, ...
Nov 06, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Grab your popcorn and favorite chocolate, because Patty's guest today has a life story that would put put a lot of scripted movies to shame. Juliette Watt, speaker, author, and coach talks about her various careers, including being a Playboy bunny, a soap opera writer, an actress, and her current work with the Best Friends Animal Society. She also discusses her love of flying, her experiences in war-torn Beirut, being trafficked, and taking down a rapist in Belgium. Get ready for an inspiring an...
Oct 30, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Have you ever had a life threatening emergency and had to dial 911? Whether you have or haven't, today's guest Ricardo Martinez, a former 911 dispatcher, shares his experience in this role, the unique challenges it poses. He recounts his unexpected entry into the field shortly after 9/11, describing the rigorous interview process and his first shift. He highlights the high-pressure environment and the need for dispatchers to remain calm under stress. Ricardo also shares personal stories, includi...
Oct 23, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 43
It's National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Patty has invited an amazing guest, Liz Benditt, five-time cancer survivor, to discusses her experiences and insights. Liz emphasizes the importance of self-examinations and mammograms, sharing her personal journey and experiences with different types of cancer, including melanoma, thyroid cancer, and breast cancer. She talks about the significance of early detection and treatment and how her experience as a patient has shaped her perspective on h...
Oct 16, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Did you ever want to drop the day job and dive into a passion? Or maybe just pack your bags and travel for a while? Patty's guest today did both of those things and found success in what she loved. Jen Ruiz joins Patty today and shares her unexpected career shift from law to travel expertise. Moving from private law to nonprofit work provided her with more free time, allowing her to prioritize travel despite not having much experience. Her journey began with a bold decision to break away from a ...
Oct 09, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Today Patty has an electrifying guest in more than one way! Patty welcomes Ann Goody who runs the Three Ring Ranch, a unique animal sanctuary located near Kona, Hawaii. Ann shares her fascinating journey, beginning as an emergency room nurse who met her husband, who was a doctor, in Kona. They decided to build a life together and started the ranch after a lightning strike dramatically changed her life, rewiring her brain to be more in tune with animals. The Three Ring Ranch is entirely volunteer...
Oct 02, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Today's episode comes straight from the heart... literally. Patty welcomes Danny Covey, who shares his incredible story of enduring eight heart surgeries and battling near-death experiences on the operating table. From a young age, he faced the terror of a congenital heart defect, resulting in frequent hospitalizations. Despite numerous surgeries, it wasn't until age 14, that his health stabilized. Danny's childhood was devoid of physical activity, replaced by a love for drawing and martial arts...
Sep 25, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 39
