S9 EP25: Not Just Some Hippie Shit: The SCIENCE Behind Gratitude

The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Constantly Varied Gear

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Do you hyper-focus on things that go wrong? Are you waiting for something to happen that will finally make you happy? Are you someone who sweats the small stuff or gets stuck when things go bad?

Never fear! Gratitude is here. How can being thankful help you with these very real problems? First, you should know that gratitude is a practice. And we are not talking about mantras here, we are talking about NEUROSCIENCE.

Take a deep dive into your inner self and learn how to rewire your brain to practice a pro-social mindset. What does that mean? Have a listen and level up your resiliency. Kelsea and Rachael discuss how to be the kind of person who can bounce back from hardship and still be able to appreciate the world around you. Tune in to learn 3 steps to practice gratitude TODAY.

(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:05:28) Inspiration for an episode about gratitude
(0:07:19) Debunking the myth that gratitude is an innate trait, highlighting it as a skill that can be developed
(0:18:02) Rachael notes defensive brain circuits are easier/more comfortable; we must actively build gratitude pathways
(0:19:17) Discussing the impact of a gratitude mindset on lighting up pro-social neural pathways and increasing resilience
(0:25:27) Kelsea shares research on Holocaust survivors expressing gratitude and lighting up pro-social circuits in listeners' brains through storytelling
(0:29:56) Exploring how gratitude can be transformative even during difficult times, and the importance of content and company
(0:36:15) Examining the role of digital algorithms and online content consumption on mental health and well-being
(0:38:35) Rachael emphasizes controlling your algorithm and media inputs to avoid negativity bias
(0:47:26) Delving into the connection between gratitude, mental health, and physical well-being, including reducing inflammation
(0:58:25) Stressing the significance of self-reflection and expressing gratitude to improve mental well-being

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0:00.0	One of the main indicators that someone is in a major depressive episode is that they just,
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0:53.0	Welcome to the Thick Thighs Save Lives podcast.
0:58.4	Hello everyone and welcome back to the Thick Thigh Save Lives podcast.
1:01.8	I'm Kelsey.
1:02.7	Hi guys, I'm Rachel.
1:03.8	And welcome back.
1:04.5	Happy 2024.
1:06.1	I didn't get to say it like in person.
1:08.7	So I'm saying it now.
1:11.7	You sharing it with everyone or just me?
1:14.5	No.
1:15.5	Didn't I say how much time to try to order to you?
1:17.6	No, I don't think so.
1:18.8	Do I see you next year joke?
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