EP 12. Gratitude: A Love-Hate Relationship and Reframing It as Rebellion

In this solo episode, Kate gets real about her complicated relationship with gratitude. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t always her favorite concept. She dives into why the typical “gratitude fixes everything” mantras used to make her roll her eyes and how she found a way to embrace gratitude without spiritually bypassing the real pain that life throws at us.Kate unpacks how gratitude, when done authentically, is less about ignoring pain and more about reframing it as an act of rebellion against a world that constantly tells us we’re not enough, don’t have enough, or need more.Key topics in this episode:Why Gratitude Annoyed Her: A candid look at Kate’s resistance to cheesy gratitude sayings and toxic positivity.Reframing Gratitude as Rebellion: How gratitude can be a bold, intentional stand against a culture of scarcity and dissatisfaction.Happiness Feedback Loops and Neuroplasticity: The science behind how practicing gratitude rewires the brain, creating new patterns of happiness and contentment.Embodying the Infinite Game: Kate shares why she got a tattoo that says “Embody the Infinite Game” and how it reminds her to play for growth, connection, and meaning rather than winning or achieving in life.This episode is full of humor, honesty, and practical insights, as Kate explores how gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine—it’s about embracing the messy, painful, and beautiful reality of life with open arms.Why Listen?If you’ve ever felt like gratitude is just another thing you “should” do, this episode will change your perspective. Kate’s take is raw, relatable, and grounded in both personal experience and brain science.Join Kate as she flips the script on gratitude and shows how it can be a rebellious, transformative tool for healing and growth. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a refreshing dose of realness.Connect with Kate Work with Kate: https://linktr.ee/KateVitelahttps://www.instagram.com/katevitela/https://www.katevitela.com Mentioned in this episode:Rewired Sober Group Coaching Programhttps://kate-vitela.mykajabi.com/rewired-sober-coaching-program

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