Your Daily Chocolate

When podcaster Patty Deutsche reached out to me with an invitation to be a guest on her podcast, Your Daily Chocolate, I didn’t hesitate. I said “yes” right away. A daily chocolate had become one of John’s and my favorite rituals. After breakfast each morning, we’d each have a Dove Promises chocolate and share the message written inside the wrapper. John would smooth the foil and we’d hold onto the messages as our own promises to each other. Years later, I still have our favorites: “Thinking of you!”, “If you are reading this, you are beautiful and worth it!”, and “Hands are meant to be held.” Simple positive messages to begin our day.

Patty’s podcast is promoted as “Bite-sized stories that make people feel good—funny stories, clean jokes and interviews with people who inspire.” She explained to me that she started her podcast in 2021 to be a counter to all the negativity that bombards us. “I focus on people who can make us smile, laugh or simply be inspired. I was also involved with an organization in California that tried to get life skills into the schools ... with little success. I know how important this is.” Patty added, “In addition, I'm intrigued with what you learned in your around-the-world adventure.”

I loved my time with Patty and felt myself uplifted by her positivity. I hope you’ll take 30 minutes to listen to our conversation and share the link with friends if you enjoy the episode.