Noticing The Constant Good - Matana Jacobs (ep. 920)
She used gratitude to heal her depression after a really challenging situation that she shares with us on the podcast and managed to turn her life around becoming one of the most passionate advocates of gratitude I know. What we talked about:How has gratitude played a role in your recovery from mental illness?What practices or beliefs about gratitude did you grow up with, and how have they influenced your life?How do you perceive the differences in expressing gratitude across different cultures?In what ways can individuals focus on the positive aspects of their lives to combat anxiety and depression?How can incorporating gratitude into daily routines impact overall well-being and mental health?Resources:Hope To Recharge with Matana: https://hopetorecharge.com Get 40% off with your subscription at earthbreeze.com/GRATITUDEGet 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code GRAT at checkout.Stay in touch on social:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/Twitter: http://twitter.com/GeorgianBentaFacebook: http://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/What's your #1 takeaway from this interview? Would love to hear from you in the comments section on Spotify & Youtube!Chapters:00:00:00 - The Power of GratitudeExploring the transformative power of gratitude in life, even amidst pain, and its role in Matana's journey through mental illness.00:02:25 - Introduction to Matana JacobsWelcoming guest Matana Jacobs and discussing her background, mental illness journey, and the impact of gratitude on her healing process.00:11:09 - Commitment to Recovery and Daily GratitudeMatana discusses her commitment to overcoming mental illness and how practicing gratitude daily became integral to her family's life.00:20:06 - Gratitude and Emotional BalanceDiscussing the coexistence of positive and negative emotions through gratitude, and the significance of mindfulness in recognizing and shifting focus to gratitude.00:26:00 - The Journey and Practices of GratitudeReflecting on personal growth through gratitude practices, including morning gratitude prayers and learning from diverse cultural expressions of gratitude.00:31:01 - Gratitude Across CulturesExploring how different cultures and religions express gratitude, emphasizing its universal significance and the connection between gratitude and joy.00:44:01 - The Gratitude EffectDiscussing the personal transformations, healing effects of practicing gratitude, and encouraging audience engagement with the message.Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundanceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy