In this episode, I sit down with Carrie for a raw and refreshing conversation about 'The Gratitude Myth' and how we can practice real, grounded gratitude without falling into the trap of toxic positivity.
Together, we unpack: - What it truly means to be authentic during the holiday season - The difference between genuine gratitude and forced positivity - Why trying to “stay positive” all the time can actually block emotional movement - The power of asking better questions like: “What’s going well right now?” or “What are you enjoying in your life?” - Letting go of attachment to the outcome and focusing on what we can actually control: our actions -How to approach seeing family from a place of gratitude if it feels aligned (and how to honor your boundaries while doing so) - Recognizing your own value system and what truly matters to you without letting other people’s beliefs or expectations override who you know yourself to be - How important it is to get into your body. Presence, movement, and embodiment help anchor gratitude and emotional honesty in real time
This conversation is a reminder that emotions are meant to move, not masked. When we stop pretending everything’s fine and start being honest about where we are, we make more space to see the good that’s already here.
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