Think complaining is harmless? Think again.

In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, we explore what really happens when we complain—from how it rewires our brain and nervous system to how it shapes the energy we send into the world.

Rooted in neuroscience, energy work, and presence-based mindset tools, this episode unpacks how chronic complaining becomes a loop—one that blocks our growth, fuels stress, and subtly pulls us out of gratitude.

🎙 You’ll learn:
 • What complaining does to your brain and body
 • How confirmation bias reinforces what you don’t want
 • The energetic ripple effect of spoken complaints
 • A 3-day challenge to catch and shift the complaint loop
 • Why gratitude is your most powerful rewire tool

✨ This episode isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect—it’s about becoming aware of what you’re reinforcing... and gently choosing again.

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Most people think success comes from motivation. But what if it actually comes from your will?

In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, we explore the power of your will—not just to take action, but to rest, to pause, to keep going when comfort calls your name.

Rooted in yoga and inspired by teachings from Yogananda, this episode dives into how will is the bridge between who you’ve been and who you want to be.

🎙 You’ll learn:
 • Why willpower matters more than motivation
 • How your mind, body, and senses can betray your growth
 • Three powerful practices to strengthen your will—starting today
 • Why rest requires just as much will as hustle
 • How gratitude keeps your will from becoming punishment

✨ If you're tired of waiting to "feel like it"—this episode is for you.

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We hear it all the time: “Mind-body-soul balance.”

But what does that actually mean—and more importantly, how do we live it?

In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how I spent years jumping from one modality to the next—mindset work, spiritual practice, somatic healing—before realizing that true transformation doesn’t come from picking a lane. It comes from integration.

You’ll learn:

• Why growth isn’t just mindset, body work, or spirituality—it’s all three
 • What balance feels like in real life (and what it doesn’t)
• How to recognize the signs of imbalance in your body, mind, and emotions
• Simple practices to begin living in harmony with your whole self
• How 5–10 minutes a day of integrated practice can shift your entire energy

🎧 Plus, I’ll share a powerful check-in practice to help you return to balance—starting today.

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At your own pace. In your own way.
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You can read every book, attend every workshop, and follow every wellness guru—and still feel stuck.

That’s because transformation doesn’t come from knowing more. It comes from integration.

In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how learning to actually live the work—not just study it—completely changed my healing journey. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by personal growth, stuck in awareness, or like you’re “doing all the right things” but nothing’s shifting… this one’s for you.

You’ll learn: 

• The difference between knowing and integrating (and why it matters)
• How to know when you’re in a season of integration
• What integration looks like on a mind-body-soul level
• Practical ways to bring your growth into your real life
• A powerful mindset shift to move from perfection to presence

🎧 Plus, I’ll share one simple challenge to help you live what you’ve learned—starting now.

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Join the Gratitude & Growth Studio — where mindset work, breathwork, movement, meditations, and community come together all in one place. At your own pace. In your own way. 

Everything you need to heal, feel better, and remember who you are. 

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 #InnerWorkWorks #SelfAwarenessJourney #MindBodySoulBalance #HealingFromWithin
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You can’t heal what you don’t see.
You can’t shift what you’re not aware of.
And you can’t become the person you want to be without first becoming aware of who you are right now.

In this episode of the Gratitude & Growth podcast, I share how awareness was the catalyst for my biggest personal transformation—and why it’s the foundation of any real change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, reactive, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will show you how building self-awareness is the first courageous step toward the life you actually want.

You’ll learn:

• Why awareness interrupts autopilot patterns
• How to build awareness on a mind, body, and soul level
• Why your thoughts aren’t you (but they shape your reality)
• How to start observing without judgment
• A simple practice to cultivate awareness in your everyday life

🎧 Plus, I’ll leave you with a mini-challenge to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself—starting today.

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Discomfort might not be glamorous—but it’s one of the most powerful tools for personal growth. In this episode, I share why I intentionally seek discomfort through cold plunges, hot/cold therapy, meditation, and workouts—and how gratitude helps me move through it all with more clarity, inner strength, and presence.

You’ll hear: 

• Why discomfort is a gateway to growth, self-trust, and resilience
 • How I use gratitude to shift my mindset in difficult moments
 • My personal process with cold plunges—and what they’ve taught me about presence
 • How to stop resisting discomfort and start learning from it
 • A mindset reframe that helps you feel grounded and strong, even in the hard stuff

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How do you know when you're becoming the person you want to be?

In this episode, I share something deeply personal—the four commandments I live by. These aren’t rules I found in a book. They’re truths I’ve discovered over years of self-inquiry, spiritual practice, and lived experience.

These four behaviors—Be Grateful. Be Humble. Be Kind. And Live.—are how I measure alignment in my life. When I’m embodying these, I know I’m not performing or chasing. I’m grounded. Present. Me.

Inside this episode, I talk about:
 ▪️ The power of gratitude to bring you into presence
 ▪️ How humility isn’t about shrinking—it’s about seeing the whole picture
 ▪️ Why kindness is one of the strongest spiritual tools we have
 ▪️ What it really means to LIVE—and why it takes courage
 ▪️ The mindset shift that changed how I show up for my life

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This phrase—“Curiosity Over Expectation”—has quietly but profoundly reshaped my life, and I’m kicking off Season 3 of the Gratitude & Growth podcast by diving deep into it.

In this episode, I share how this mindset has become my personal motto, and how choosing curiosity instead of clinging to expectations has transformed my mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual life.

You’ll hear:

• How expectations limit our joy, creativity, and connection
• Why curiosity has been my greatest teacher (and superpower)
• How it’s changed my relationships, my nervous system, and my creativity
• The link between curiosity, presence, and possibility
• A gentle mindset shift to help you try without fear or perfection

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In this special season two finale, we’re diving into the importance of honoring the cycles and phases of life. Just like nature, with its seasons—spring, summer, fall, winter—we as human beings also go through our own cycles. Whether it’s the 28-day hormonal cycle, the ebb and flow of creativity, or the push and pull between masculine and feminine energies, everything in life has a rhythm. In this episode, I open up about my own journey of learning to honor the season I’m in, especially when it comes to slowing down and allowing myself time to rest.

I share insights on how we often resist change because we’re clinging to control, ignoring our bodies and spirits, which are telling us to shift gears. I also talk about the balance between masculine and feminine energies—the doing versus the being—and how I’m learning to embrace the feminine energy of receiving and resting.

I’ll be real with you: I’ve been denying myself a season of rest, even though my body has been asking for it. But now, I’m taking a step back to allow myself to slow down, to just be, and to trust that the creative sparks will still be there when the time is right.

Thank you so much for joining me on this incredible season two journey. Although we’re wrapping up, the episodes from seasons one and two will still be available for you to listen to. And even though the podcast is taking a short break, our community is still very much alive and growing! Be sure to join the email list at www.gratitudegrowth.com for updates on free virtual and in-person meetups, a newsletter, and more.

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 available on Amazon (link in bio). 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!

You can get the eBook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBR3W2RV

Until next time, stay grateful and keep growing! 💚

Sara Mitich 

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In this special episode of the Gratitude & Growth Podcast, recorded live from Creation Entertainment’s “Trek to Vegas” in Las Vegas, I sit down and interview the legendary actor and one of my cast mates on Star Trek: Discovery, Doug Jones.

Known for his iconic roles in Star Trek: Discovery, Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Hocus Pocus, and more, Doug shares deeply personal insights about the origins of his kindness and empathy. We discuss how his upbringing influenced his compassionate nature, the impact of losing his father, and navigating his renowned Hollywood career. Doug also shares stories from the set, including the physical and emotional challenges of his roles, and addresses themes such as emotional resilience, the five love languages, imposter syndrome, and the importance of self-care and prayer.

A big thank you to Creation and their Trek Tours for giving me this opportunity, and a big thank you to everyone who attended the live recording! Your energy, enthusiasm, and reception filled our hearts. To find out more about the Trek Tours, head to Creation’s website! https://www.creationent.com/

I’d so appreciate it if you would take a moment and leave a rating, a review and subscribe to the podcast. It helps this inspiring content reach even more people! 

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!

You can get the eBook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBR3W2RV

For more on everything Gratitude & Growth and Sara Mitich visit www.gratitudegrowth.com

As always, stay grateful and keep growing💚

Sara Mitich 

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