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For Mark White, gratitude is more than just a word. It’s a daily practice that helped him rebuild his life - from rehab for drug addiction to creating a movement that encourages others to live with more intention, connection, and perspective.Now celebrating 23 years of sobriety, Mark has built gratitude into his daily life. He is the founder of Run Grateful, Your Town CIC, and the Daily Five app - a platform designed to promote wellbeing in simple, five-minute daily practices.In this conversation, we explore how gratitude became the one thing that stuck when nothing else did. Mark opens up about not being ready to change, how addiction can feel like a solution rather than a problem, and why gratitude isn’t about ignoring difficult thoughts and feelings. We also talk about the reality of showing up when you don’t want to, the importance of building evidence over time, and how small, consistent actions can begin to shift the direction of your life.Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markwhite_120602/Support the podcast: Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653Mentioned in the Podcast:Run Grateful: https://www.rungrateful.com/The Daily Five App: https://www.dailyfiveofficial.com/Join the mailing list:https://substack.com/@tombryanyeah?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageGet in contact:https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeahCHAPTERS00:00 Intro02:49: What Mark is grateful for today05:20 Why practising gratefulness is important to Mark12:15: Taking stock of the here and now16:19 Mark's journey into gratefulness20:08 Finding acceptance to begin change28:17 It starts with a pen and paper35:04 Mark's role models39:31 The ripple effect of addiction44:32 Tom's journey into sobriety56:56 Inspiring others into gratefulness01:03:56 The Grateful Mile01:13:13 Tom's journey to gratefulness01:20:16 Spirit before purpose01:29:02 Daily Five01:35:42 Prison rehabilitation01:39:40 It only takes a moment01:44:16 Grateful mile at Love Trails01:46:55 For those who feel they have nothing to be grateful for01:51:05 Mark's tally tattoo