In this episode, Dr. Twitchell discusses a powerful tool for managing anxiety in both the short and long term—gratitude. Sharing personal experiences of long COVID, Dr. Twitchell explains how a daily gratitude practice helped alleviate anxiety and improve overall well-being. Drawing from scientific research and personal anecdotes, the episode highlights the broad-ranging benefits of gratitude, including reduced inflammation, better sleep, and enhanced emotional resilience. Dr. Twitchell offers practical tips for starting a gratitude practice. The episode concludes with a listener-contributed story, a “Kindness Narrative,” that will aid all listeners in starting a painless weekly gratitude practice.

[00:00:00] - Introduction and Overview
[00:00:34] - Personal Journey with Long COVID
[00:04:19] - Discovering the Power of Gratitude
[00:07:19] - Gratitude Journal Entries
[00:10:58] - Scientific Benefits of Gratitude
[00:19:29] - Impact on Performance Anxiety
[00:23:35] - How to Start Your Own Gratitude Practice
[00:25:37] - Kindness Narrative and Conclusion
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