Ep 3: How Lucky Am I? Rewiring Your Brain for Gratitude
Welcome to this week's soulful episode, where we explore a deceptively simple yet life-changing topic—gratitude. But this isn’t your typical ‘write-three-things-you’re-grateful-for’ kind of chat. Holly invites you to go deeper, uncovering why our brains are wired to resist gratitude and how we can consciously rewire ourselves for more joy, balance, and everyday magic. 💫 This episode is both contemplative and practical—perfect for lighting a candle, making a cuppa, and dropping into your heart space. 🌿 What You’ll Hear: Why gratitude can feel hard (and what trauma has to do with it) The brain's natural negativity bias and how to work with it Introducing the concept of “glimmers” – those tiny moments of joy that shift everything A powerful embodied gratitude practice that rewires your emotional state How to anchor gratitude through touch (you’ll want to try this thumb + finger technique!) The sneaky ways we dismiss joy—and how to change that A few deep self-inquiry questions to reflect on: Where in my life am I not seeing a balanced view? What parts of my life bring me genuine joy, even if I’ve stopped noticing them? 🧘♀️ Highlights & Moments to Revisit: [02:00] – The truth about the brain’s survival instincts and negativity [07:00] – Holly’s real-life ‘glimmers’ (hello baby swifts + homemade garden sofa!) [10:00] – Guided practice to drop into your body and amplify gratitude [13:00] – A simple anchoring tool you can use anywhere (yes, even in the car!) [19:00] – Why your childhood beliefs shape how much joy you allow in [21:00] – Reframing challenges: How to spot beauty in hard places 🌸 Perfect For You If: You’ve tried gratitude practices but they haven’t really shifted your energy You’re stuck in a funk and want a gentle way to reset your mood You’re healing from past wounds and want to learn how to let in more goodness You’re curious about how to feel truly present and joyful—even in the chaos ✨ Take It Deeper: Bring a journal and answer the reflection prompts at the end. Or better yet, sit with a trusted friend and explore these questions together—it’s a beautiful way to be witnessed in your growth. 💌 Stay Connected: Loved this episode? Holly would love to hear what this brought up for you. Share your reflections or tag her in your gratitude moments. [email protected] Follow along on Instagram @takingtimetohealpodcast Join the Medicine Woman Collective to explore more practices like this every month here https://www.hollyboulle.com/themedicinewomancollective
