When Chris Schembra visited Italy and feasted on its food and love of life he realized he "was lonely, unfulfilled, ... (and) overwhelmed." After despair led him to self-harm, he discovered that embracing gratitude in the face of adversity is good for the soul and the bottom line. Today he is a successful consultant and author, having just released "Gratitude Through Hard Times," a follow-up to 2020's "Gratitude and Pasta." He says too many of us suffer from "the plague of the ungrateful man, when you think that you've done everything yourself." His remedy: Appreciate the contributions of others.

Hear Chris open John's mind about how his recently deceased father helped - and continues to help - shape him as a parent, husband, and person.