If you’ve ever wondered how to get out of negative thinking, felt like nothing is ever enough, or struggled to notice the good in your life, this Thanksgiving -ish episode is your cozy reality check.

We’re skipping the social media-perfect gratitude picture and getting into the real, tiny, everyday gratitudes that actually help you break negative patterns, quiet the spiral, and retrain your brain to see the good — even when life feels messy.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What gratitude really is (beyond the quotes on Instagram)
• Why we get stuck in negative thinking and negativity loops
• How gratitude literally rewires your brain and shifts your emotional “default setting”
• How to practice gratitude in small, doable ways — no journaling perfection required
• Why gratitude helps you stop overthinking, stop comparing, and stop telling yourself life isn’t enough
• How simple mindset shifts can make your day — and yes, even your mashed potatoes — taste better

You’ll hear real examples of how focusing on gratitude can transform everything: dating disasters, negative reviews, career setbacks, body criticism, gym guilt, and everyday “why me?!” moments.

If you’re ready to feel lighter, calmer, happier, and more grounded, this episode will show you exactly how to practice gratitude in a way that fits your real life — even if you're currently stuck in negativity or feel like you’ve tried everything.

By the end, you'll learn how gratitude helps you respond instead of react, notice the tiny wins, and unlock the life you're trying to build.

Grab a snack (or thank your airfryer) and dive in.

✨ Share your tiny gratitudes with me — DM or tag @Dare2BHerPodcast on Instagram or TikTok. Let’s spread the joy, one potato at a time.