Can gratitude really make a difference when you’re hurting—or is it just feel-good fluff?

In this episode, Michael shares how gratitude—once dismissed as "too soft"—became the foundation of his recovery journey after trauma. Whether you're struggling to find hope or just overwhelmed by everything that feels broken, this mindset shift can help you see what’s still good, still true, and still yours.

Takeaways:

• Discover how gratitude interrupts survival mode and opens the door to healing.
• Learn why gratitude isn’t about ignoring pain—but sitting beside it.
• Explore how to practice gratitude without journals, apps, or pressure—just presence.

Take a deep breath and learn how the simple act of noticing what’s still standing can move you one step closer to feeling whole again.

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