In this episode, we explore how small, everyday moments of gratitude can offer powerful healing for those living with CPTSD. Gregory gently guides listeners through the realities of practicing gratitude—not as toxic positivity, but as a quiet, grounded way to reclaim agency, calm the nervous system, and rediscover hope alongside pain. With listener stories, research-backed insights, and practical tools, you’ll learn how gratitude can become part of your daily healing, no matter how difficult things feel. 

Key Takeaways
• Gratitude is not about denying pain but noticing moments of light alongside it
• Research shows gratitude reduces stress and supports nervous system regulation
• Even micro-moments of thankfulness can shift mood and support healing
• Gentle, consistent gratitude practices widen your window of tolerance
• Gratitude helps build resilience without bypassing difficult emotions 

What You’ll Discover
• How trauma can make gratitude feel impossible and how to start anyway
• Tiny gratitude practices for tough days and how to make them stick
• Listener stories of healing through real, imperfect gratitude
• Ways to use gratitude to support relationships and connection
• How gratitude can help you honor both pain and hope at once 

Resources Mentioned
• “The Gratitude Project” by Greater Good Science Center
• “Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier” by Robert Emmons
• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
• “Gratitude and Well-Being: A Review and Theoretical Integration” (Wood et al., 2010) 

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Next week, we’ll talk about setting realistic expectations in CPTSD recovery—how to honor your progress without falling into perfectionism. You’ll get practical tips for embracing your journey with more self-kindness. 

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