Getting Real About Gratitude: More Than Just Thank You Notes

The Nourished Nervous System

This episode uncovers the transformative power of gratitude far beyond clichés. Diving into personal reflections and scientific research, I reveal how gratitude positively affects mental and physical health, counteracts societal pressures of 'not enoughness,' and serves as an unexpected resistance to consumerism.
I explore practical gratitude practices, from traditional journaling to acknowledging the natural world and creating moments of thankfulness in everyday life. Whether you're looking to improve your wellbeing or find a deeper connection with the world around you, this episode offers insights and inspiration to truly embrace the essence of gratitude.
In this Episode:

• Gratitude and Its Importance
• Exploring the Power of Gratitude
• Personal Journey with Gratitude Practices
• Gratitude as a Form of Reciprocity and Connection
• Scientific Insights on Gratitude's Impact
• Gratitude as an Antidote to Capitalism and Not Enoughness
• Practical Steps to Cultivate Gratitude

Related Episodes:
Episode 36 - Weaving a Net of Resource

Episode 41 - Perfectionism is a Form of Chronic Stress
Resources:
Embodying Gratitude Meditation
References:
Tung, L. (n.d.). Your brain on gratitude: How a neuroscientist used his research to heal from grief. WHYY. https://whyy.org/segments/your-brain-on-gratitude-how-a-neuroscientist-used-his-research-to-heal-from-grief/
Fox, G. R., Kaplan, J., Damasio, H., & Damasio, J. (2015). Neural correlates of gratitude. Frontiers in Psychology, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01491
Wong, Y. J., Owen, J., Gabana, N. T., Brown, J. W., McInnis, S., Toth, P., & Gilman, L. (2018). Does gratitude writing improve the mental health of psychotherapy clients? Evidence from a randomized controlled trial. Psychotherapy Research, 28(2), 192–202. https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2016.1169332
Kimmerer, R. W. (2015). Braiding sweetgrass. Milkweed Editions.
My resources:
Deep Rest Meditation
Nourished For Resilience Workbook
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