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The Power of Gratitude, Growth, Goals, and Grace with Danelle Delgado
In this episode of The Joy of Living Podcast, host Barry Shore sits down with the incredible Danelle Delgado, a powerhouse of positivity and transformation. Danelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming immense challenges, from battling cancer to co-parenting and creating a thriving life despite the odds.
Through her four guiding principles—gratitude, Growth, Goals, and Grace—Danelle reveals how she turned hardship into triumph and how these simple yet powerful practices can lead anyone to a life of purpose, joy, and unstoppable success. Whether you’re navigating personal struggles, seeking growth, or striving to achieve your goals, Danelle’s wisdom offers practical tools for transforming your mindset and unlocking the greatness within you.
Join Barry and Danelle for a heartwarming conversation that will leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to take action. Tune in and discover how you can live with joy and make a lasting difference in the world.
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Show Notes:
[10.02] The Power of Gratitude
- At my lowest point, I faced a moment where everything seemed to be against me—my health, my family, and even the people who once believed in me.
- I remember looking in the mirror, overwhelmed by fear and doubt, unsure of what to do next.
- Despite everything crumbling around me, I realized I had two choices: to give up or to fight back with everything I had.
- When I was diagnosed with cancer, it shook me to my core, but I couldn’t let fear control me. I had to make a plan for survival.
- I started researching and planning, focusing on what I could do rather than what I couldn’t.
- The journey became about transforming my mindset—from feeling helpless to taking action, which allowed me to heal both physically and financially.
[21.41] The Unstoppable Power of Joy
- True joy comes from within, and no one can take it away from you once you have it.
- Happiness, excitement, and hope are yours to keep if you can cultivate gratitude in your life.
- Gratitude is a powerful tool because it can’t be stolen or diminished by external forces.
- When you choose joy, you’re choosing a mindset that allows you to rise above life’s challenges.
- The ability to focus on gratitude each day helps you maintain positivity, regardless of circumstances.
- When you cultivate a gratitude practice, it becomes impossible for negativity or hardships to define you.
- Every day, I choose joy by actively practicing gratitude, and it changes the trajectory of my life.
[33.00] The Four G’s: A Path to Unstoppable Transformation
- To make a real difference in life, you must first focus on winning the day, with a purpose that drives you.
- Life demands that you stay focused on your goals, with unwavering dedication, or you will be distracted by external forces.
- Gratitude is the foundation for all other growth; it’s the starting point that helps you shape a life of joy and success.
- Growth is essential; every day must be a day of learning, and this continuous learning fuels your personal and professional development.
- Setting and pursuing meaningful goals keeps you on track and propels you toward success, no matter how small the steps.
- The greatest lesson learned is the power of forgiveness and grace. By letting go of resentment and accepting grace, you free yourself from what holds you back.
- Living with grace means forgiving others and yourself, allowing you to move forward without carrying unnecessary emotional weight.
[39.51] The Path to Unshakable Joy
- Gratitude is the starting point, a daily practice that sets the foundation for everything else in life.
- Writing down what you’re grateful for each day, even if it starts with just ten things, builds momentum for a positive mindset.
- The practice of daily gratitude not only shifts your focus but strengthens your ability to see the good in all situations.
- Growth is a daily commitment to learning and improving yourself, never taking a break from life’s lessons.
- Setting and accomplishing goals, no matter how small, leads to bigger goals, which then become tangible and achievable.
- The bigger the goal, the more real it becomes, and this realization fuels further progress and success.
- It’s not about taking breaks from life—every day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and move closer to your purpose.
- As goals expand, the transformation you undergo shifts from simply surviving to thriving, and joy becomes a natural outcome.
- The key to sustained joy is embracing daily practices that align you with your highest self and push you to your limits.
[41.00] Grace and the Power of Letting Go
- Grace comes into play when you learn to forgive and let go of frustration, especially when co-parenting or dealing with difficult relationships.
- Holding onto resentment or negativity eats away at your energy and blocks your growth and joy.
- The practice of letting go quickly—whether in a few minutes, seconds, or even instantly—sets you free to live with peace and purpose.
- Self-control is the foundation of grace, especially when interacting with people who may frustrate or hurt you.
- Living in grace doesn’t mean tolerating bad behavior; it means freeing yourself from the emotional weight it carries.
- Once you let go of negative emotions, you open the door to kindness, understanding, and real love for yourself and others.
- By letting go of frustration and embracing grace, you create a life that’s not burdened by others’ actions or words.
- This freedom is liberating, allowing you to be the best version of yourself without being held back by past hurts.
- Grace is a practice that transforms how you relate to others, turning every challenge into an opportunity for personal growth and connection.
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Nicole Iny is the Executive Director of Grants and Consumer Education at FAIR Health, a national, independent nonprofit organization that qualifies as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. FAIR Health possesses the nation’s largest collection of private healthcare claims data, which includes over 47 billion claim records. It is dedicated to bringing transparency and integrity to healthcare costs and health insurance information through data products, consumer resources and health systems research support.
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- What is FAIR Health?
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- What obstacles do older adults and family caregivers face when navigating the healthcare system, and what strategies can they use to find the services and support they need?
- Have you received any feedback from patients and/or their caregivers about the shared decision-making resources available on the FAIR Health consumer website?
- Where can patients, family caregivers and healthcare providers find more information?
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About Danelle Delgado
Forbes, Entrepreneur and Success Magazines leading lady, Danelle Delgado, known as the “millionaire maker” is one the most sought after speakers & corporate trainers on sales, business strategy, marketing, communication and human development in the world. She builds superhuman teams and keeps her companies in the headlines with innovative strategies to help companies scale their people and their profitability.