Gratitude 2025

Gratitude - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. 

Welcome to our final episode of Season 4 and of 2025. Brandt and I have started a little tradition here at I’m Listening headquarters. We are bringing Gratitude back to the forefront. But isn’t your podcast about listening? Yes. And gratitude is listening’s not too distant cousin. So here we go!

Surprises, acts of kindness, generosity, and yes, listening, are all ways that create opportunities for moments of gratitude. Yet, the holidays can be so stressful, and even sometimes sad. Is this the great paradox of this time of the season? We believe that you have the power to fill the holiday season with gratitude… and right now!

Thank you to all who answered our call and sent us recordings of what they are grateful and thankful for this holiday season: Jon, Anna, Matt, Elizabeth, Kris, and Erin!

Until next time and with gratitude, 

Brandt and Drew

Sources: 

https://www.earthsattractions.com/your-brain-is-wired-to-remember-the-worst-moments-and-the-reason-is-wilder/

https://harbormentalhealth.com/2022/11/26/how-to-overcome-negativity-bias/

https://medium.com/@rlmartin078/the-problem-with-being-grateful-for-your-hardship-e70392b9d96c

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