{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Practicing Gratitude Inside and Outside ATA with Ryan Cartlidge, Shelly Wood & Belinda Young [Episode 66]","description":"In this reflective and values-driven episode of the Making Ripples podcast, host Shelly Wood is joined by Animal Training Academy founder Ryan Cartlidge and companion animal trainer Belinda Young for a rich conversation about gratitude - one of ATA\u2019s core values - and the powerful role it plays in learning, community, and wellbeing. Together, Shelly, Ryan, and Belinda share personal stories, professional insights, and candid reflections on how intentional gratitude shapes the culture of Animal Training Academy and creates safer, more supportive spaces for human learners. From early morning thought loops and professional challenges to gratitude journals, team rituals, and community moderation, this conversation explores gratitude not as \u201ctoxic positivity,\u201d but as a genuine, practiced skill. Throughout the episode, we explore: \u2705 Why gratitude was intentionally chosen as a core value of Animal Training Academy \u2705 Gratitude as a learnable skill that strengthens resilience and self-compassion \u2705 Parallels between effective animal training and supporting human learners \u2705 How gratitude reinforces bravery, vulnerability, and risk-taking in learning spaces \u2705 The ripple effects of modeling gratitude within and beyond ATA \u2705 Why safe communities matter for growth, feedback, and lifelong learning This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to practice gratitude with authenticity, and how doing so can transform not only how we train animals, but how we support people, build communities, and show up for one another. It\u2019s a reminder that when we intentionally reinforce courage, curiosity, and kindness, the ripples extend far beyond the moment. ","author_name":"Animal Training Academy: Making Ripples","author_url":"http:\/\/ata-ripple-makers.libsyn.com\/website","html":"