Life falling apart? Perfect time for gratitude! In this special Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Deitra C. Payne gets real about practicing gratitude when everything feels like a dumpster fire. Sharing her own story of loss and hospitalization during the holidays, Dr. Payne reveals why gratitude isn't toxic positivity—it's a science-backed practice that literally rewires your brain for resilience and happiness. Discover the G.R.A.T.E. Framework, learn why your brain fights gratitude (and how to win), and get a practical action plan to build your gratitude muscle in just one week. With humor, heart, and fascinating research from UCLA, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, this episode proves that gratitude isn't about having a perfect life—it's about finding light even in the darkness. Because being grateful when everything's great is easy. Being grateful when life is chaos? That's where the magic happens!

In this episode, Dr. Deitra C. Payne tackles the all-too-common habit of dimming our own light. Through relatable stories and her signature blend of humor and practical wisdom, she introduces the S.H.I.N.E. Method—a five-step framework for owning your brilliance without apology. Packed with actionable exercises including the Qualifier Detox Challenge, creating your Sparkle Statement, and the 60-Second Confidence Boost, this episode gives you the tools to stop playing small and start showing up fully. If you've ever downplayed your ideas, apologized for taking up space, or waited for permission to be brilliant, this episode is your wake-up call to stop dimming and start shining!

Ready to kick out the worst roommate you never invited? In this episode of Fabulous Fun Fridays, Dr. Deitra C. Payne tackles that mean little voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough—your inner critic.

Discover why your brain is hardwired to be kind of a jerk sometimes (spoiler: it's ancient survival mechanisms gone rogue!), learn the scientific difference between helpful feedback and toxic self-talk, and get actionable strategies to finally evict that judgy goblin living rent-free in your mind.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why your inner critic is actually sabotaging your success (backed by science!)
• The surprising truth about self-compassion and performance
• The Q.U.I.E.T. Framework: Five powerful strategies to silence your inner critic
• Why being mean to yourself makes you perform WORSE, not better
• How successful people like Oprah and Brené Brown handle their inner critics
• A week-long action plan to reclaim your peace and become your own best friend

Perfect For:

Anyone who struggles with perfectionism, negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, or that nagging feeling that they're never quite "enough."

Stop treating yourself like a problem to be fixed and start treating yourself like a person to be loved. Your inner critic's eviction notice starts now!