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How Gratitude Impacts Your Brain, Body, & Success

How Gratitude Impacts Your Brain, Body, & Success

Update: 2025-11-26
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A growing body of evidence has shown that having a simple gratitude practice has the potential to improve everything from your sleep to your immune health. On today’s show, you’re going to learn the science behind gratitude, plus tangible tips and strategies you can use to cultivate more gratitude in your life. 


On this compilation episode, you’re going to learn about the transformative power of gratitude and how to implement gratitude strategies to improve your life. You’re going to learn from some of the most influential neuroscientists, learning experts, and psychologists, including Dr. Daniel Amen, Jim Kwik, Dr. Elissa Epel, and more.  


Gratitude is a powerful muscle you can build, and I hope these insights help you live a more grateful and fulfilled life. I’m grateful to you for tuning in to this special episode of The Model Health Show. Enjoy! 


In this episode you’ll discover:



  • How gratitude can help you reach your goals. (1:01

  • Why gratitude is grounding for your nervous system. (4:25 )

  • A simple exercise you can use to cultivate more gratitude. (5:17 )

  • How gratitude can activate your reticular activating system. (7:24 )

  • The importance of celebrating your successes, even the small ones. (16:30 )

  • Why thankfulness is one of the key parts of manifestation. (17:47 )

  • How gratitude can improve immune function. (21:17 )

  • Why seeking happiness doesn’t work. (25:57 )

  • The importance of bookending your day with joy and happiness. (26:23 )

  • A daily exercise you can use to practice gratitude. (32:55 )

  • How to set up your environment for more happiness. (34:55 )

  • The difference between information that informs and transforms. (37:43 )

  • How changing your perception can change your life. (42:25 )


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How Gratitude Impacts Your Brain, Body, & Success

How Gratitude Impacts Your Brain, Body, & Success

Shawn Stevenson