The Intentional Life Podcast

The Power of Gratitude: It Starts With You

Jeff & Kim Van Dam Season 2 Episode 2

Gratitude isn’t just about thanking others or appreciating the good moments—it’s about recognizing our own resilience, growth, and worth. But what happens when gratitude feels hard?

In this deeply emotional episode, we dive into the real and raw side of gratitude, especially when it doesn’t come easily. Kim opens up about why she struggled with gratitude on her recent birthday and how she finally allowed herself to receive it. We explore the importance of self-gratitude, why we often resist it, and how learning to thank ourselves can transform our mindset, relationships, and overall well-being.

We also share powerful tools to help cultivate gratitude in a meaningful way, including:

- Using mala beads and mantras to anchor gratitude

- Breath work techniques to bring presence and appreciation

- Journaling prompts to shift your perspective

- The role of pride in self-growth and why it’s not a bad thing

This episode is raw, personal, and packed with practical ways to make gratitude a daily habit—starting with you.

Listen now and join us in the journey of practicing deeper, more intentional gratitude.

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