Gratitude & Growth
Welcome to the Gratitude & Growth Podcast—a space for honest conversations about personal growth, mindset, emotional healing, and becoming who you want to be.
I’m Sara Mitich—an actor ( Star Trek: Discovery, The Expanse, or Murdoch Mysteries), yogi, and life coach—here to share the real-life tools and reflections that help us navigate this beautifully messy human experience.
Each episode is here to help you:
🌱 Build emotional resilience
🌿 Align with your true self
🧠 Shift your mindset with grounded insights
💚 Cultivate more presence, peace, and gratitude
Whether we’re exploring self-discovery, somatic work, neuroscience, or spiritual growth, this podcast is all about the "how" of transformation—through grounding reflections, practical tools, and soulful stories you can apply to real life.
So grab your coffee, head out for a walk, or settle in—let’s grow together. 🎧
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Gratitude & Growth
Dr. Natasha Kovacevic: Neuroplasticity, The Subconscious Mind & Mental Hygiene
This week on the Gratitude & Growth Podcast I sit with Dr. Natasha Kovacevic and we dive into Neuroplasticity, Emotional Regulation, the Subconscious Mind, Mental Hygiene, the (scientifically proved) importance of nature on the brain and SO much more! This was a mind blowing (ha ha) interview for me.
Dr. Natasha Kovacevic is a computational neuroscientist and serves as the founder of xSensa Labs and holds the position of Senior Director of Precision Psychiatry at Advanced Brain Monitoring. Her research is centered on leveraging contemporary brain imaging and computational methodologies to propel advancements in psychiatry. Through her work, Dr. Kovacevic aims to develop an objective, quantifiable approach to diagnosis and to empower individuals to take control of their mental well-being and unlock their full cognitive potential.
This episode was fascinating for me because I got to finally dive into the science behind positive thinking, gratitude, and our brain’s incredible ability to adapt and change. The science behind what happens to our brains when we think and focus on mainly negative thoughts and patterns vs. when we focus and think on positive mental patterns. We talk about how to keep your brain healthy, how to prevent certain illnesses, and sneaky things our brains are addicted to (like STIMULATION).
You can find more information about xSensa Labs and the incredible work they are doing here: https://xsensalabs.com/
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And if you’re looking for a practical way to add more positivity, peace, and kindness to your own life, my eBook “21 Days of Gratitude: Simple Exercises for a More Positive Life” is now available on Amazon. It’s designed to easily help integrate gratitude practices into your daily life. You can read it on any device and have it with you when you’re on the go!
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Much love,
Sara Mitich 💚
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