Did you know it’s possible to experience gratitude no matter what your circumstances look like? In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed shares three powerful stories of people in his life who embodied gratitude in the middle of unimaginable challenges. He explains what each of these people taught him about living a life full of gratitude and offers hope to anyone who finds themself struggling to feel grateful right now.

Episode Recap:

• Contrast is the essence of vision (1:45)
• Today we’ll talk about 3 people who’ve learned to embrace gratitude (4:24)
• Gratitude starts with accepting life as it comes (4:52)
• Gratitude is knowing that living life the best you can is enough (13:19)
• Gratitude is doing everything we can to make people feel appreciated (30:39)
• We can each choose gratitude, no matter our circumstances (36:06)

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When you learn to live with gratitude, it will overflow into every area of your life and the lives of those around you. In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed explains why gratitude is so much more than being thankful. He shares words of encouragement for those who are struggling to experience gratitude because of their current circumstances, and he reminds us all that our identity is in who we are, not the things that have happened to us.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re headed in a new direction, toward the idea of living life with gratitude (1:28)
• Gratitude is more than a “thank you,” it’s a state of being (5:09)
• John O’Donohue “For Your Birthday” (7:51)
• Plenty of people haven’t learned to live with gratitude (12:39)
• Gratitude comes when you learn how to surrender (16:29)
• You’re not defined by the things that are happening to you (19:01)
• Take care of yourself, and good things will overflow to those around you (21:32)
• I am a gift, and so are you (28:38)

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Life begins when you start digging deep. In this episode, Kevin "Duke" Reed explores the themes of self-image, limiting beliefs, and the journey of personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's true self, the impact of societal expectations, and the courage required to confront and unpack deep-seated fears and beliefs. The Duke encourages listeners to dig deep into their hearts and recognize their inherent worth.

Episode Recap:

• How can we identify limiting beliefs? (03:17)
• You are a person in an environment, but the environment is not you (7:21)
• Courageously examining the uncomfortable areas of life (11:17)
• Success is defined by learning who we really are (18:31)
• The difficult but necessary work of digging deep (22:52)
• How to temper ambition and drive (29:34)
• The Duke's experience of embracing vulnerability (35:42)
• A Blessing of Solitude by John O'Donohue

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Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O'Donohue

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Where do you find your purpose? That purpose is your heartfelt intention, and if you learn to trust it, it can guide every decision you make. In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed explains how setting a heartfelt intention can lead to intuitive action and a satisfying result when making difficult decisions. He shares a real-life example of making decisions based on his heartfelt intentions, so you can start to understand what this process looks like. He also offers encouragement to listeners who are feeling blocked or who find themselves struggling to trust their own decisions.

Episode Recap:

• If you’re a person who struggles with decision making, this episode is for you (1:29)
• Each of us has the power and ability to handle life as it comes (3:01)
• Do you feel like your life has a purpose? If not, it’s time for a change (5:57)
• A real-life example of heartfelt decision making (6:52)
• Know when you know enough, then take the action (16:02)
• When you set a heartfelt intention, you’ll find the people who align with it (18:21)
• No one will set your path for you, only you can find it (24:15)
• Start small and learn to trust your heartfelt intentions to guide you (31:46)

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Wise counsel from mentors and leaders is always important, but especially when navigating periods of transition. In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed shares how wise counsel helped him find a new love for the work he was doing and reframe his perspective about the journey he was on. He also discusses the importance of setting heartfelt intentions and explains why excellence and care for people work best when combined together.

Episode Recap:

• Every leader can benefit from seeking out wise counsel (1:28)
• If you want to care for people, you need to also excel at your craft (6:42)
• Find a way to love what you’re doing (10:51)
• Fighting the current won’t get you where you want to go, so you might as well enjoy going with the flow (18:10)
• Reframing your perspective can completely change your experience (24:14)
• Wise counsel can bring awareness to limiting beliefs we didn’t know we had (33:14)
• Some closing words from John O’Donohue (36:45)

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Life is full of transitions from beginning to end, so why are we so afraid of them? In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed shares his process for overcoming fear of transition, from accepting what is to letting go of resistance. He explains why we need to take losses in stride and shares a story from his own life that highlights the role transitions can play in our growth.

Episode Recap:

• From the moment we’re conceived, life is full of transitions (1:25)
• Why do we fear transition? (5:44)
• We have to accept what is and drop all resistance (9:40)
• Intention gives us a path forward to move beyond anxiety (14:23)
• There’s freedom in learning to take a loss (27:40)
• How have you learned to move forward without regrets? (31:40)

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“The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck

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What does it take to live a more meaningful, full, and expansive life? Kevin “Duke” Reed has learned some powerful lessons in his years of business ownership, community engagement, and leadership, and he started this podcast as a way to share them. In this first episode, host Sam Coates interviews Kevin about his background and the insights he hopes people will gain from listening to the show. Make sure to follow the podcast to come along for the ride and catch all our future episodes!

Episode Recap:

• Meet Kevin “Duke” Reed, host of “Riding with the Duke” (0:28)
• Why did you want to start this podcast? (1:21)
• Can you tell us about yourself and the dental practice you started? (2:50)
• How do you know you’re building a business that stands apart from the rest? (10:43)
• Can you tell us about your involvement with your community? (12:25)
• How have you learned to get comfortable with taking risks? (17:38)
• What do you hope people gain from listening to this podcast? (22:24)

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“Walking in Wonder” by John O’Donohue

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