Host J.R. welcomes his mother, Marie Potts, for a heartfelt conversation exploring her life experiences, parenting philosophy, and the values that shaped their family.

• Growing up in Northern California as the oldest of five siblings and becoming a mother at a young age
• The importance of unconditional love in parenting
• Why generosity of spirit matters even when you don't have much materially
• Animal advocacy work and the ethical problems with breeding versus adoption
• The connection between gratitude and quality of life
• How focusing on what you're grateful for changes your perspective
• The importance of addressing root causes rather than just complaining about problems
• Teaching others as a way to create lasting positive change

Guest bio:
A Bay Area native, Marie grew up in Vallejo, is the oldest of 5, and a mother of three. She later moved to the East Bay where her three children grew up through junior high and high school. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 20+ years.

Fun fact: She is the mother of the host of this show!

• IG: @nwta3 / https://www.instagram.com/nwta3/

Links/resources:

• Food, Inc. (movie on food production - Wikipedia)
• Crossbody Messenger Bag (Amazon affiliate link)
• Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder (audiobook - Amazon affiliate link)
• I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi (audiobook - Amazon affiliate link)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.

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