This is episode 1,106 of the Arete Coach Podcast with Severin Sorensen with an episode that explores the "Science of Happiness" and the research behind the principle: 'a grateful heart doeth good like a medicine.'

There is evidence to suggest that having a grateful heart can have positive effects on an individual's personal and mental health. Several studies have found that gratitude can improve mental health and well-being, and that it is associated with a number of benefits, including:

1. Reduced stress and anxiety: Research has found that gratitude can help to reduce stress and anxiety by increasing positive emotions and reducing negative emotions (Emmons & McCullough, 2003).
2. Improved self-esteem: Gratitude has been found to be associated with higher levels of self-esteem, as it helps individuals to recognize and appreciate their own worth and value (McCullough, Emmons, & Tsang, 2002).
3. Enhanced well-being: Gratitude has been linked to increased well-being, as it helps individuals to focus on the positive aspects of their lives and to feel more satisfied with their lives overall (Seligman, Steen, Park, & Peterson, 2005).
4. Improved physical health: Some research has found that gratitude is associated with better physical health, including lower blood pressure and a stronger immune system (Kozasa, Mummidisetty, Yamauchi, & Kato, 2017).
5. Increased social connections: Gratitude has been linked to increased social connections, as it helps individuals to feel more connected to others and to be more giving and helpful towards others (Froh, Sefick, & Emmons, 2008).

So if gratitude is so important? How can we grow it? This and other questions surrounding the power of gratitude are explored in this issue. Further, for a full review of research, sources, and notes, please go to aretecoach.io, insights section.

The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.

This episode was recorded on December 26, 2022 via Zoom Video.

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